Event Coverage
drupa 2024
drupa is the leading trade fair for the printing and graphics industry. It takes place every four years in Düsseldorf and is a must-attend event for everyone involved in the printing, packaging and graphics industry.
Commentary & Analysis
The Road to drupa: Deluxe Corporation
Kevin Abergel talks to Kurt Cron, Director of Digital Technology for Deluxe Corporation, about what he looking forward to seeing at next month's drupa 24. Watch Video
Road to drupa: Standard Finishing's Katelyn Pinch
Nick Gawreluk talks with Standard Finishing's Katelyn Pinch about her expectations for drupa 24—both personally and in terms of what Standard will be demonstrating at the show. Watch Video
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like drupa
Frank has been to every drupa event since 1972. A visit to drupa is an investment in the future of your company. It is a peek into the future of the printing industry. Some introductions will not be ready for prime time, but they will eventually make a difference. It is worth the trip. Watch Video
Koenig & Bauer Is Ready for drupa!
Koenig & Bauer is a familiar name to printers and converters, but their involvement in drupa extends beyond just manufacturing equipment. In this video, sponsored by Koenig & Bauer, David Zwang talks with Sr. VP Marketing Eric Frank. Watch Video
Nick Gawreluk’s Personal Road to drupa
Nick Gawreluk, Special Content Programs Manager for WhatTheyThink, shares his own personal “Road to drupa” journey. Watch Video
The Road to drupa: HEIDELBERG CEO Dr. Ludwin Monz on drupa 2024
Dr. Ludwin Monz, CEO of HEIDELBERG, shares with WhatTheyThink the company's business and its focus areas. Dr. Monz also offers a preview of HEIDELBERG at drupa 2024. Watch Video
Road to drupa: Messe Düsseldorf's Sabine Geldermann Previews the Upcoming Event
Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa for Messe Düsseldorf, speaks with WhatTheyThink's Eric Vessels for the Road to drupa series and gives a great overview of where things are at and what to expect when we arrived at the messe in just over two months. Watch Video
The Road to drupa: PGCA
The PGCA is a collaborative effort between the PIA Alliance and the Graphic Arts Association, representing the print and graphic communications industry in the New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania areas. The mission of PGCA is to help printing businesses become and stay profitable, offering services such as lobbying, environmental health and safety work, training, and HR support. PGCA has organized trips to drupa in the past, providing group appointments with vendors and facilitating networking opportunities.The trip to drupa aims to foster community interaction and collaboration among competitors in the printing industry. The attendees of the trip to drupa are a mix of veterans and first-timers, providing a learning experience for all. Watch Video
Road to drupa: HP Indigo Continues Breaking Boundaries Between Digital and Offset
In anticipation of drupa, HP Indigo has announced new and upgraded products that focus on productivity, uptime, reliability, and cost of operation. David Zwang talks to Keren Yakolev, Head of Product and Strategy for HP Indigo. Watch Video
The Road to drupa: Pat McGrew Identifies Automation as the Hot Topic
Pat McGrew joins us on The Road to drupa with insight on why workflow automation is well positioned to take center stage at Düsseldorf. Watch Video
The Road to drupa: Cary Sherburne Highlights the Opportunity
Cary Sherburne shares her perspective of why attending the drupa trade fair in late May/early June is so important—and what to look out for. Watch Video
David Zwang On the Road to drupa
David Zwang joins us on the road to drupa with insight for both first-time attendees and trade show veterans. This is an event you do not want to miss! Watch Video
WhatTheyThink's Nick Gawreluk and Eric Vessels Preview Road to drupa Video Series
WhatTheyThink's Nick Gawreluk and Eric Vessels join forces to preview an exciting video series that will build up to drupa and feature several thought leaders, analysts, subject matter experts, printers, exhibitors, all who will talk about what to expect at the drupa trade fair in late May/early June. Watch Video
WhatTheyThink and Cal Poly Team Up to Plan a Meaningful Visit to drupa 2024 for Cal Poly Graphic Communication Students
Colleen Twomey, Professor and Graphic Communication Department Chair, Cal Poly, provides some background on the graphic communication program, how it has evolved over the years, and also talks about the WhatTheyThink/Cal Poly project to send six students to drupa 2024, giving them the opportunity to work in a publishing environment and also experience the world's largest printing trade show. Watch Video
drupa 2024: A Preview
In anticipation of the upcoming drupa show, there is usually a “pre-drupa” media event. This has been the place for a sampling of the exhibitors to lay out what they see as their future direction and even pre-announce some of their latest technologies. Read More
The Road to drupa: ESG is Dead—Long Live Sustainability!
As part of our Road to drupa coverage, Marco Boer of IT Strategies looks at the possible implications of recent EU regulatory sustainability mandates on the printing industry. Read More
HP Indigo’s drupa Announcements Aim to “Break the Analog to Digital Boundaries”
HP Indigo has not slowed down in their mission to drive the digital transition of print and packaging production. For drupa 2024, they have lots of new product announcements, all of them targeted at “Breaking the Analog to Digital Boundaries.” Read More
Road to drupa: Digital Packaging Printing Trends 2024
As part of our “Road to drupa” coverage, Marco Boer of IT Strategies looks at the current status of digital printing of packaging, the benefits it can provide for converters, and what to look for in Düsseldorf. Read More
Road to drupa Production Continuous Feed Inkjet Trends 2024
As part of our “Road to drupa” coverage, Marco Boer of IT Strategies looks at current trends impacting the continuous-feed production inkjet market, and what to look for in Düsseldorf. Read More
Road to drupa: Cut-Sheet Production Inkjet Trends 2024
As part of our “Road to drupa” coverage, Marco Boer of IT Strategies looks at current trends impacting the cut-sheet production inkjet market, and what to look for in Düsseldorf at drupa 2024. Read More
drupa 2024: Can You Really Afford to Miss It?
When many in print and converting production and technologies around the globe get together, one of the discussions usually goes something like this: “How many drupa events have you been to?” or, “what was your first drupa?” There must be a good reason for that! David Zwang talks with Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies, Messe Düsseldorf, to discuss the upcoming drupa 2024 itself and the various regional events leading up to it. Read More
drupa News
Hunkeler Starbook Sheetfolder World Premiere at drupa 2024
Koenig & Bauer Durst Unveils drupa Line-Ups with VariJET 106 a central focus
Fogra and DFTA Join Forces at drupa 2024
drupa Imaging Summit: Importance of Artificial Intelligence for Printing and Imaging Industry
Xitron Announces Navigator RIP Version 14 Release; Prepares for Drupa Demonstration Schedule
H&B Recommending drupa 24 Booth & Demo Reservations—Demos and Reservations Filling Up Fast!
EMT International Builds Customized Punch and Perfing Finishing Solution for Heeter
Komori Lithrone GX/G Advance EX Edition: New benchmarks for Productivity and Sustainability
OneVision Software at drupa 2024
Komori's drupa 2024 Exhibit Information
Scodix Leads Embellishments into the Future with New Product Lineup at Drupa 2024
OnPrintShop Announces New Upgrades for Diverse Print Segments at drupa 2024
Agergaard Group drupa 2024 Preview
Enfocus Showcasing the Future of Affordable, Flexible Automation Software at drupa 2024
Re S.p.A. Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation at Drupa
IST METZ at drupa 2024 – More than UV Innovative Thinking and Modern Aesthetics
DesignnBuy Gears Up to Reimagine Web-to-Print at Drupa 2024
H&B Will Be at Drupa 2024 With Revolutionary Digital Embellishment!
artience group to Feature Inkjet Technology at drupa 2024
Digital Imaging Association (DIA) to Present Your Personal Guide to drupa 2024 April 17
Katun Expands Digital Printing Team
BW Converting Unlocks Next-Gen Printing, Packaging and Mail Solutions at DRUPA 2024
Komori to Unveil the J-throne 29 Next Generation Digital Press at drupa 2024
Kongsberg PCS to Debut Advanced New Robotics and Next Generation Digital Cutting Technology at drupa
Miraclon Announces drupa Line-Up That Guarantees Packaging Printers a Path to Modern Flexo
EyeC Presents Innovative Solutions to Support Sustainability in the Printing Industry at drupa 2024
Step into Ricoh’s HENKAKUVERSE at drupa 2024
INX to Highlight Sustainability and Customer Collaboration at drupa 2024
Landa Launches New Press Models – S11 and S11P - Offering Faster and Smarter Performance
Epson's Duncan Ferguson Presents in Advance of drupa 2024
GEW’s Diverse Product Range Strengthened By New Launch at drupa
Canon Announces the ProStream 3160 as Flagship Model of the ProStream 3000 Series
Canon Announces Digitally Printed Labels and Packaging Market Product Strategy
Canon Announces the Expansion of its Label Printing Portfolio with New LabelStream LS2000
BOBST unveils labels and packaging innovations on the road to drupa 2024
Transforming Flexo Printing: Cutting-Edge Sustainable Solutions to Take Center Stage at drupa 2024
Transforming Flexo Printing: Cutting-Edge Sustainable Solutions to Take Center Stage at drupa 2024
Kodak at drupa 2024: Groundbreaking Solutions for Inkjet and Traditional Offset
Tomorrow’s Finishing, Today. Tecnau Previews drupa Theme and Plans
Baumer hhs Once Again Demonstrates Its Innovation Capabilities at drupa
swissQprint to Exhibit a Full Product Line-Up
Pioneering Sustainability: technotrans Unveils Enhanced Portfolio at drupa
Kyocera to Exhibit the Small Footprint, Big Potential of its Inkjet Portfolio at drupa 2024
Komori to Exhibit at drupa 2024
Redefining Packaging: Touchpoint Packaging at drupa 2024
Successful Digital & Webfed Technology Days at Koenig & Bauer
Müller Martini Makes Production More Sustainable with OnDemand Production
drupa 2024: Prime-Time Event for Global Printing Industry from May 28 – June 7, 2024
BOBST Industry Vision Becomes Reality By Addressing Customer Needs
Impressive Line-Up for drupa Cube
Kodak Will Present Powerful Solutions for Digital and Traditional Print at drupa 2024
palamides GmbH and Popp Maschinenbau GmbH to Showcase CTB Solution in Joint Stand at drupa 2024
FTA Europe Reveals the Full Lineup of Diamond Awards 2024 Gold Sponsors
Are Technology Providers Doing Enough to Reduce Packaging’s Environmental Footprint?
Successful Start of drupa World Tour
Create the Future with Xeikon at drupa 2024
Latest drupa Essentials Article Tackles Challenge of Attracting Talent to the Printing Industry
More drupa Essentials Articles Feature Expert Opinions in the Run-Up to drupa 2024
Touchpoint Sustainability: Shaping the Change Towards Sustainability at drupa 2024
drupa Essentials Articles Feature Expert Opinions in the Run-Up to drupa 2024
WhatTheyThink Informational Webinar for drupa Exhibitors Drew Significant Interest
dna x Imaging: New Convention All About Imaging and Printing at drupa 2024
drupa 2024 Ticket Shop Open Online
Nick Gawreluk Joins WhatTheyThink as Special Content Programs Manager
drupa Next Age: Platform for Networking and New Business
WhatTheyThink is the official show daily media partner of drupa 2024. More info about drupa daily media programs
drupa 2024 Event Details
May 28-June 7, 2024
Düsseldorf, Germany
WhatTheyThink is the official show daily media partner of drupa 2024. More info about drupa programs
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