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FESPA Awards programme Print4All
Conference

2025 open for entries The Print4All Conference

2024, one of the most impor-
tant events in the roadmap to
FESPA’s long standing printing and design. To Print4All 2025 – the exhibi-
Awards programme returns enter, applicants can submit tion dedicated to the world of
in preparation to recognise their work in any print
industry leaders at the co- related category. printing – was successfully
located FESPA Global Print Regarding the Young Star held on 11 July, 2024, at the
Expo, European Sign Expo Award, Richardson-Locke elegant Villa Quaranta. The
and Personalisation states: “We are always picturesque winemaking
Experience in Berlin, taking thrilled to review the entries region attracted hundreds of
place in May 2025. for the Young Star category delegates, including mem-
The competition is now and impressed by the stand- bers of supply chain associa-
open for submissions from ard of work submitted. We tions, from around the world.
speciality print providers and The conference provided
sign-makers to showcase The competition is now open for submissions from print providers see creative thinking and the perfect platform for
technical delivery to a stand-
their most outstanding pro- Lead and one of the 2025 For entries this year, we’re industry stakeholders to hear
jects. This global awards pro- Awards judges, Graeme interested in seeing the use of ard which demonstrates that views of market experts and
gramme encourages Richardson-Locke, com- appropriate and sustainable we have new talent coming share the vision of manufac-
innovation and excellence, ments: “Speaking on behalf materials, reflecting the up within the industry, a turers and brand owners
providing a platform for print of the judges, we all hope to wider industry’s goal of topic which is really impor- through an open exchange of
and sign-makers to highlight be surprised by new levels of reducing its environmental tant to FESPA and its associa-
their latest and most signifi- technical excellence and impact.” tions. It’s hard having to ideas and sharing the best
cant achievements, forging a clear evidence that the entry The final category, the choose but for the winner, practices, new trends, and
path to set new standards for has been created with the Young Star Award, is open to the accolade marks a signifi- emerging technologies. The
the industry. greatest care, reflecting the individuals aged 16-25 who cant achievement. We hold Print4All Conference is
FESPA’s Head of professional standards that are vocational trainees or stu- them to a high standard and aimed at the entire printing
Association and Technical we’ve seen over many years. dents in digital or screen don’t make it easy to win!” and converting industry.
Propak West Africa 2024 Saudi Paper inks deal

registration is open now with Emirates NBD

In line with the company’s
Visitor registration for the strategy and future plans, the
upcoming Propak West Saudi Paper Manufacturing
Africa 2024 is now live. This Company (SPMC) has
was announced by Afrocet announced the signing of a
Montgomery, the organizer Sharia-compliant facility
of the event.The 11th edition agreement with Emirates
of West Africa’s largest pack- NBD to the tune of 150 mil- SPMC signs $39M facility deal
aging, plastics, labelling, lion Saudi riyals (approx
and print exhibition will $39.9 million). agreement is secured by a
take place at the spectacular The Dammam-based tis- promissory note for the full
beachfront Landmark Immersive three-day event packed with opportunities in Nigeria sue-paper manufacturer value of the loan.
Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from around the world will experience live demos of revealed that the loan will be Saudi Paper was estab-
from 10-12 September, be showcasing their product cutting-edge technologies used to back its cash liquidity lished in the year 1989 as a
2024. “We’ll open our doors innovations and services to from some of the world’s required to cover working small individual firm. It
to an immersive three-day an audience of over 5,500 leading brands. “This year capital for day-to-day opera- started manufacturing large
event packed with opportu- highly-engaged profession- tions. Through the facility, paper rolls in 1991.
nities to explore, learn, and als from across the packag- promises to be our biggest Saudi Paper also aims to Emirates NBD Bank PJSC
network with industry lead- ing supply chain, providing and best exhibition yet!” expand its purchase of raw
ers and innovators,” says opportunities to connect comments Pearson, as the materials for starting opera- is Dubai’s government-
Jamie Pearson, Marketing & and network, and gain new organizers have added a tions of new production owned bank and is one of the
Operations Director, business connections. fourth hall of exhibition lines, including its fifth pro- largest banking groups in the
Afrocet Montgomery. Propak West Africa also pro- space in anticipation of a duction line, and its subsidi- Middle East in terms of
Nearly 250 companies vides the ideal platform to record-breaking attendance. aries. The one-year assets.
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