Fairfax, Virginia - SGIA confirmed today that all 2010 Expo sponsors will return next year as partners of the 2011 SGIA Expo (New Orleans, October 19-21). The SGIA Expo is the premier exposition in North America, showcasing the broadest range of innovative specialty imaging equipment from the industry's top suppliers and manufacturers.

Through continued sponsorship of the SGIA Expo and the greater SGIA community, the following sponsors are committed to strengthening and expanding the imaging marketplace and the industry's leading exposition.

Platinum Sponsors: AGFA Graphics, Durst Image Technology US LLC, EFI and Hewlett Packard.
Gold Sponsors: INX Digital International Co. and Roland DGA Corporation.

"SGIA does a great deal of beneficial work for the industry as a whole," said Chris Howard, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Durst Image Technology. "This extends far beyond the Expo and presents itself in many other areas that the Association works on for its members. SGIA is very focused on innovation within the industry."

"With the continued year-round support of industry-leading companies, SGIA consistently offers access to the widest range of imaging technologies, educational programs and networking opportunities to an ever-expanding specialty imaging marketplace," said Michael Robertson, SGIA's President and CEO. "The SGIA Expo - the community's exposition - is the strongest North American trade show serving the global imaging marketplace."

Currently, SGIA is gearing up for a highly anticipated 2010 Expo. This year's anticipation of a great show is already carrying over to 2011 with record-setting booth-sale-reservation appointments, early sponsorship commitments and industry partnerships.