SGIA Reports Numbers for 'Monster' Expo

FAIRFAX, VA—October 25, 2013—Last week, at the 2013 SGIA Expo held in Orlando, FL, SGIA showcased some of the most innovative technologies in the specialty imaging marketplace. The following results came from the Expo this week at the Orange County Convention Center.

For more details, look for the complete Expo recap online next week.

Total Registrants: 22,400 as of 12 pm, October 25, 2013

Total Number of Exhibitors: 534 (Expo floor 100 percent sold out)

Percentage increase in sign maker attendees: 45 percent

Percentage increase in lithographer attendees: 13 percent 


Total Size of the 2013 SGIA Expo Floor: Approximately 212,600 square feet.

Registrants from Top Five U.S. States:

1. Florida
2. California
3. Georgia
4. Illinois
5. Texas

Registrants from Top Five Countries (excluding the United States):

1. Canada
2. Mexico
3. China
4. Colombia
5. Brazil

2012-2013 SGIA Chairman of the Board: Lynn Krinsky, Stella Color.

2012-2013 SGIA Chairman of the Board: Pete Gallo, Vista Color Imaging.

2013 SGIA Expo Platinum Sponsors: Agfa Graphics, Durst Image Technology US LLC (Durst US), EFI, FUJIFILM North America Corp. Graphic Systems Division, Hewlett Packard and Seiko Instruments USA.

2013 SGIA Gold Sponsors: INX Digital International, Roland DGA and STAHLS'.

The 2014 SGIA Expo will be held in Las Vegas, October 22-24, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SGIA—Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community
"Specialty imaging" comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they'll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, printed electronics, membrane switches, signs, advertisements, garments, containers and vehicles. Make the most of your specialty imaging business.

Source: SGIA.