The Sign and Graphic Imaging Middle East (SGI) exhibition, is all set to open tomorrow at Dubai Airport Expo.

The event will showcase the very latest product innovations in the signage, digital imaging, and screen, digital and offset print sectors. Exhibitors from across the GCC, Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, India, Pakistan, East Africa, Europe and USA, have spent the past few days setting up large-scale print equipment and interactive exhibition stands at the airport-based exhibition halls.

“SGI’s location at Dubai Airport Expo enables companies to bring even their largest format printers for exhibiting, with live demonstrations of large-scale industrial print technology available on the show floor. There is no other exhibition like it in the region,” said Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, chairman of International Expo-Consults (IEC), organiser of SGI Middle East.

This week’s exhibition will showcase the latest products and emerging technologies from the industries of advertising, architectural hardware, banners & posters, digital imaging, electronic message centres, electronic signage, graphic imaging, graphic services, large format printing and signage.

The list of exhibitors for SGI 2011 includes global brands such as Epson, Hewlett Packard, AGFA and EFI, in addition to regional print industry leaders such as Digimatrix, Gandy Digital, GSS, Giffin Graphics, Flex Europa and Colorbyte.

Highlights of the 2011 show will include the production and distribution of a Show Daily newspaper, produced by ME Printer and Intec Printing Solutions represented by Altech International.

Further valuable market insights will be provided through seminars and workshops, providing visitors and exhibitors with the chance to learn about emerging trends across the industry.-TradeArabia News Service