Strong start for drupa 2028 as exhibitors from 38 countries sign up

Gary Pageau

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About 18 months ahead of drupa 2028, May 9-17, 2028, in Düsseldorf, the trade fair company has announced companies from 38 countries have already registered  Exhibitor registration remains open until Oct. 31, 2026.

From established global players to emerging newcomers, the exhibitor list includes Comexi, Esko, Fujifilm, HEIDELBERG, Horizon, Konica Minolta, KYOCERA Document Solutions, LEONHARD KURZ, Line O Matic, UPG and Windmöller & Hölscher, among many others. Alongside Germany, a substantial number of companies from major print and packaging markets, including China, Italy, India, Spain and Japan, will be represented.

“The current booking figures, particularly the high level of international participation, send a strong signal from the market,” says Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf. “The profiles of exhibitors registered so far reflect the full breadth of the industry – from established technology leaders and highly specialised solution providers to companies operating in emerging technology fields. This is precisely where drupa’s strength lies. It brings together the international print and packaging industry across the entire value chain and highlights the technologies, perspectives and partnerships that will shape its future.”

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.