Infrastructure, retail, tourism and amusement industry sectors will propel the growth of the printing and signage industry in the GCC, said the organisers of the upcoming at SGI Dubai 2017, the largest show for print and signage industries.

“Every industry today needs to communicate with their target audience and printing and signage industry plays a significant role in this whole process,” said Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, chairman of International Expo Consults (IEC), organiser SGI Dubai.

“The growth witnessed in other sectors will definitely support the printing and signage industry as well in 2017. Due to this factor, we have seen a growing level of interest from international exhibitors this time. In addition, leading names from across the region have signed up for the exhibition and will showcase the industry’s best kept secrets during the show.”

Major brands including Signtrade, Agfa Graphics, Canon Middle East, Flex-Europa among several local, regional and global brands have signed up for SGI Dubai 2017. Exhibitors at SGI Dubai in the previous editions have also witnessed a rapid growth surge in ‘Sign and Graphic’ industry sector in the region and have continued their patronage with the show.

Ayman Aly, Professional Solutions marketing manager, Canon Middle East & Canon Central and North Africa, said: “Canon as always endeavours to exhibit different kind of wide format technology from inkjet, memjet, crystal point, UV amongst others.

“Canon is very concerned more about the signage and printing applications, new ideas, and complete workflow and these applications include elevated printing, wall paper, interior design, different signage applications, posters, fine art, and photo printing. Like all others we are awaiting to experience a whole new level of product display at the SGI Dubai show.”

SGI Dubai is an ideal converging point where visitors and exhibitors can reach out to architects, sign makers, print and production manufacturers, media agencies, real-estate developers, brand and image consultants among others. The event is a well-established business forum, which is recognised globally and constitutes workshops and seminars held by industry experts.

The 20th edition of SGI Dubai is expected to receive thousands of visitors from different countries and they are set to witness the industry’s latest products and trends. The SGI Dubai 2017 show runs from January 15 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

“Industry experts in signage would share insights through seminars and presentations to encourage those taking a plunge into the print and signage hub. To meet the needs of the visitors and exhibitors this show is a one-stop shop, which will provide an efficient and dynamic environment. One gets to meet the most important and eminent decision makers apart from networking with the key local and international industry professionals,” added Sharif Rahman, CEO, International Expo Consults. – TradeArabia News Service