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Partner Associations

Thank you to our partners across the world

Ipex 2010 has a commitment to attract as many individuals from the international print community as possible.  To achieve this objective it is partnering with many of the key trade associations around the globe:

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Asian Flexographic Technical Association


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As a respected voice and influencer in the Asian Flexographic industry, the Asian Flexographic Technical Association (AFTA) understands the latest packaging developments and issues faced in Asia.  Witnessing the exponential growth of the Asian packaging industry, the AFTA and AGA - Asian Gravure Association recognise the complexity and evolving needs of the Asian packagers. Thus, AFTA and AGA invite ALA - Asian Labelling Association, boosting the Asia packaging forum; bringing a more comprehensive overview into the concerns of packaging in Asia today.

 

Belgian Federation for the Printing & Communication Industry




The Printing Industry Pension Scheme

The Printing Industry Pension Scheme (PIPS)





The 2008 Pensions Bill sets down new responsibilities for all employers to automatically enrol all employees into a workplace pension scheme from October 2012.  Representatives from The Printing Industry Pension Scheme (PIPS) will be at Ipex 2010 to provide the relevant information and options to help employers comply with this new legislation.

Malaysian Printers Association

Malaysia Printers Association

The Malaysia Printers Association was established on 3rd September, 1986. It has a membership of approximately 500 members from various states of Malaysia. The Association had its own premise building at No. 42-1, Jalan Metro Perdana Timur 9 (Jalan l l/34A), Kepong Entrepreneurs Park, Batu 7,  Jalan  Kepong 52100 Kuala Lumpur, Tel. No. 603-62512187, 62512189, Fax No. 603-62518702, and  e-mail address – msiapa@tm.net.my.

 




British Association for Print & Communication


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The British Association for Print and Communication (BAPC) is the leading trade association for the creative industry which includes the graphic arts, print and communications sectors. 
The BAPC is run for those within the industry by those within the industry. In these changing times members know how important it is to be part of an organisation that helps them develop new value propositions, opportunities and ideas.

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British Printing Industries Federation


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The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) is the principal business support organisation representing the UK print, printed packaging and graphic communication industry and is one of the country's leading trade associations.

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Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong


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The Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong (GAAHK) was registered as a Non-Profit Organization in accordance to Hong Kong law in September 1983, and as a limited company under the Companies Ordinance.  As we all know, printing means the reproduction of graphic arts and wordings, so the founders of the association use this name which was a very pioneering move in the printing industry at that time.

Graphic Arts Services Association of Australia

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The The Graphic Arts Services Association of Australia (GASAA) is an established business association for companies providing creative, multimedia, digital pre-press, data and print management services. In 1923 the association was Federally registered and it has changed its name and focus over the years to keep pace with the fast moving world of graphic communications.  Its mission statement is: “To provide excellence in service to members and representation of the graphic communications industry.”




Italian Printing & Paper Converting Industries Association



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The Italian Printing and Paper Converting Industries Association (ASSOGRAFICI) was set up in 1946 by entrepreneurs of the printing, paper and board converting industries. Today Assografici has more than 1.000 printing and paper-converting member companies, with 1.300 production units, employing more than 50.000 employees and producing a turnover of around €8 millions.

According to its by-laws, Assografici’s main aims are  to provide member printing companies assistance, information and consultancy on a wide range of issues and aspects such as environment, economics, labour, tax etc. Assografici carries out its activities both on a national and international level.

North India Printers Association


NIPA logoNorth India Printers Association (NIPA)
  is the group of Printers' Association from the Northern part of India i.e. Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh). NIPA is known to be the most active printers body in India. At NIPA our mission is to work as a bridge between the manufacturers/suppliers and the actual user industry. Punjab Print is the official journal of NIPA, Published six time in a year Punjab Print is the highest circulated printing journal  in the northern states of India. For one stop information about the Indian Printing and Packaging industry NIPA Directory is the one and only source. NIPA Directory is also known as the encyclopedia of Indian Printing industry.
 



Pakistan Association of Printing & Graphic Arts Industry



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Since 1959 the Pakistan Association of Printing and Graphic Arts Industry (PAPGAI) was recognised by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan.  PAPGAI has played a leading role for the betterment of the printing and graphic arts industry. Organizing seminars, workshops and exhibitions are some of the examples of PAPGAI's endeavor for providing training opportunities throughout the industry.

Printing Industries Association of Australia


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The Printing Industries Association of Australia (PIAA) is the advocate and support organisation for businesses in the Print, Packaging and Visual Communication industry in Australia.The Association is an independent, member-based organisation, representing large, medium and small businesses.  Membership covers all imaging and communication sectors. These include print, prepress and design, publishing, distribution, software and hardware, paper and paper board, print consumables, packaging and flexible packaging, paper converting, binding and finishing, communication and media services.  The mission of Printing Industries is "to be the catalyst for the prosperity of the print, packaging and  visual communication industry in Australia".




Printing Industries Federation of South Africa

PIFSA logoThe vision of the Printing Industries Federation of South Africa (PIFSA) is to assist the sector (printing, paper/flexible packaging and newspaper industries) to be globally competitive and socially responsible.  Its mission is to represent and protect the sector's interests with government, sectoral bodies and any other relevant entity, in policy matters that affect the profitability of our member organisation.
 


PEIAC

PEIAC logoPrinting And Printing Equipment Industries Association Of China (PEIAC)














ANIDIGRAF

Anidigraf

Anidigraf
The National Association of Manufacturers and Distributors for the Graphic Arts Industry

Association that brings together the main graphic arts manufacturers and suppliers in Mexico who represent and distribute everything for the printing industry, from machinery and equipment, to consumables, paper and various services. ANIDIGRAF, A.C. is the organizer of Expográfica® 2011 , (May 17-20, Banamex Exhibition Center, Mexico City), largest Spanish speaking graphic arts trade show in Mexico and Latinamerica.


KTT

KTT

Xplor UK & Ireland

Xplor logoFrom its origins, Xplor has broadened it perspective of digital documents to include the entire document lifecycle, from concept and design through to archiving and destruction, embracing: commerical printing and print on demand digital colour printing graphic arts internet / intranet / extranet / the web / information capture / imaging / archiving / retrieval.


iPPSA

 iPPSA   iPPSA has created a new collaborative environment for the printing and graphics industry where the whole supply chain can work together seamlessly in harmony. Buyers, marketeers, creative agencies, printers, brand owners, manufactures and material suppliers all working together to create a more sustainable future.

An environment where buyers can save money, printers can make a profit and brands are protected with higher quality, more consistent print. Where environmental solutions cost less, training has become a top priority and transparency is guaranteed. A culture where people and knowledge are now a companies most valuable assets.

 


The Direct Marketing Association

 DMA  The DMA is Europe’s largest and most influential professional body to serve the multi-billion pound direct marketing industry. All of the DMA’s activities are directed at empowering and protecting the businesses of its corporate members.  

Becoming a DMA member means your business will benefit from a range of unique business services, including: networking and knowledge-sharing events; cutting-edge industry studies and research; updates and analysis on the latest political and legal developments; business support tools; and specialised legal advice.  

For more information please visit www.dma.org.uk


European Diemakers Association

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About some 160 diemakers and suppliers are joining the European Diemakers Association.
The association has its seat in Nuremberg and several branch associations in Europe.

Targets are:

• Joint protection of Association member interests vis-a-vis legislators,
   agencies, other organisations and third parties
• Creation of technical norms
• Mutual exchange of experience

Ipex Find out more at www.esuinfo.org


FOGRA

FOGRA

The objective of Fogra Graphic Technology Research Association is to undertake research into, to develop and to apply printing technology and to help the printing industry to use the results obtained. To this end the Association maintains its own institute, with a staff of 52 that includes engineers, chemists and physicists.

Fogra’s principal tasks concern research, development, transfer of know-how, development of standards and consultancy. Fogra’s departments include pre-press, printing processes, post-press including ID cards, materials, environment/chemistry and quality management.

 


ACIMGA

ACIMGAACIMGA, the Association representing the Italian Manufacturers of Machinery for the graphic, paper processing and converting industry, has been since 1947 the reference point for the sector in Italy and abroad. 

Besides being a member of Confindustria (Confederation of Italian Industry), ACIMGA plays an active part in a network aimed at providing support to the sector with a number of different goals.

  • Federmacchine, one of the main federations of the machinery sector in Europe concerned with issues related to the production of machine.
  • Federgrafica the first market-oriented sector federation
  • Eumaprint European body representing trade associations of this sector.
  • GlobalPrint world body representing trade associations of this sector.


Sri Lanka Association of Printers

SLAP

Apigraf

apigraf 



Association of Latvian Printing Companies (LPUA)

LPUA

The Association of Latvian Printing Companies (LPUA) was officialy registred in 1997. Curently there are 49 members – printing houses, graphic art suppliers, paper merchants and graphic art school.

Since 1998 LPUA published in latvian Graphic Arts Magazine „IESPIEDGRAFIKA”. In 4 issues annually „Iespiedgrafika” covers art and industry, people and machines, events and Technologies.

The Madras Printers and Lithographers Association (MPLA)

 MPLA   The Madras Printers and Lithographers Association (MPLA) is one of the oldest Printing Associations in India. Established in 1952, we take active interest in the well being of the Printers in the region. We organise seminars, symposiums and technical training sessions either alone or by tying up with other allied organisations. We also deal with the government policies that are of interest to the Printing Industry and hold exhibitions once in four years.
We also release a monthly journal called Coramandal Printer for the benefit of the Printing Industry with all the latest trends in technology and the information needed for the units in the industry.



Xplor Italia

Xplor Italia

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The Ipex team looks forward to working with you to make the event a great success for your association and its members.

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