Nowadays, DPGshow 2004 was held in Atlantic Hall, COEX, Seoul during 27th ~ 30th, May 2004. The show was evaluated successful as the first-ever event related with digital printing technology in East Asia. Here∽
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The Review of DPGshow 2004

Digital Printing & Graphic Design Show 2004 DPGshow 2004 was held in Atlantic Hall, COEX, Seoul during 27th ~ 30th, May 2004. The show was evaluated successful as the first-ever event related with digital printing technology in East Asia. Here's something special about the DPGshow 2004. And DPGshow 2005 will open during 23th~26th, June 2005 in Atlantic Hall. COEX, Seoul. Enhancing a New Value of Digital Printing and Graphic World Held under the co-sponsorship of SM Media Group Inc., & Cosmopex Co., DPGshow 2004 was based on the slogan of enhancing a new value of digital printing and graphic world, thereat the show was supposed to inform people of the values of technology, design, creativity and industry. As the world is entering the age of information, all industries are being rapidly digitalized. And digital printing technology has played an important role in a graphic industry. Digital printing has also revolved in the graphic design field. In this reason, DPGshow 2004 was rated as the opportunity of providing those who are involved in digital printing and graphic areas with a new value. Sixty-two exhibitors attended the show, occupying 296 booths and 12,577 visitors were recorded for four days. Considering the DPGshow 2004 was the first event, the show attracted more foreign visitors and buyers from Southeast Asia, U.S.A, Europe, and Middle East etc., than we thought. Arnold Mekenkamp, oversea sale manger of Neschen, mentions, "We thought Korean market would have a high demand for our products. We received the catalogue of DPGshow 2004 at Viscom 2003 in German, and decided to attend the show." and "We are completely satisfied with the show and we expect to get good results after the show" he added. UV-Curable Flatbed Printers Increasing a Market Share Fire-Resistant Materials with a Big Sales Potential Digital printing materials are classified by their end applications. In the past time, the materials would be divided into only two categories according to whether the materials incorporate into illumination or not. However, as digital printing has been applied into a variety of areas, specific materials are used for the designated application. SION Korea Inc., revealed a flexible-faced material with high-density, which is made from highly dense polyesters. The material is suitable for high-resolution graphics on solvent-based printers. The company also discloses Truck Cover Material on which graphics can be printed. And much attention is paid on adsorptive digital printing materials from Arumdauntex Inc. The material can be used for several times and any residue does not leave on the surface applied by it. The material is proper for exhibition graphics and interior displays. In addition, there is an obvious trend that the market for fire-resistant materials would grow in outdoor advertising industry. A fire-resistant material manufacturer releases "In advanced countries, sign shops should use fire-resistant material for their jobs, so the company which try to export digital printing materials to those countries has to produce high-quality materials like the fire-resistant material." And "as the sign code for fire-resistant material become more strict in Korea, the demand for the material would be increasing." the company added. In addition to digital printer, system and ink & media, lots of P.O.P, and display items were announced at DPGshow 2004. The visitors were able to find out the recent trends of banner stands, which were far superior to the existing banner stands. The exhibitors, which produce a banner stand, are BANNERPIA, E2 Communication, OIO, WORLD INDUSTRY, INNO Promotion and E&G. These companies announcs various and unique banner stand like a wide banner system, moving rolling banner and X, Y-shaped systems. Three Events Unlike the Existing Tradeshows In Korea Not to mention exhibition booths, DPGshow 2004 provides both exhibitors and visitors with a new opportunity of experiencing digital printing technology. First one is Launching Room where exhibitors can intensively promote their new product or own technology to visitors. Through Launching Room (115 sqm, 18×21m), exhibitors could increase the possible promotion effect at DPGshow 2004. Ajoofocus Inc., announced the state-of-the art printer that OKI company of Japan developed and also Tech unveiled a laser engraving system that makes 3-D crystal products. And the second event is digital printing application showcase (Alias., Education Room). The showcase is based on the aim of informing people of all examples of digital printing application. The showcase comprises of a variety of application including banners, building wrapping, vehicle wrapping, backdrops, displays, garments, neckties, shoes, umbrellas and digital photo etc., from digital printing technology. The event helped visitors to thoroughly understand what is digital printing. The third event is DPG seminars. Under the title: "what is the digital printing?", the seminars delivered the meaning of digital printing from basic knowledge to business know-how, holding six seminars during four days. Foreign specialists as well as Korean experts were invited as a presenter for the seminars.