The 'United for Growth' event in Manchester, which finished yesterday, featured a number of seminars and workshops designed to demonstrate ways in which businesses can grow and diversify, such as 'Technology for the Future', 'How Technology is helping Business Success' and 'Making your CRD Cost Effective'.
Speakers included Neil Long, managing director of Longridge Print, ICSM managing director Ian Carrotte and technical expert Sean Smyth.
Canon also took the opportunity to showcase the latest mono additions to its imagePress range of production printers at the three-day event.
In addition to the mono imagePress machines, Canon showcased its C1+ with clear toner, colour imagePress C7000VP and the Helix Production Workflow.
Other companies attending the event included NT Ware, EFI, Agfa and Objectif Lune.
Wayne Barlow, professional print channel director at Canon UK, said: "During challenging times, United for Growth's core focus is all about the real issues we face today."
He added: "Canon has always taken a partnership approach with its customers and United for Growth is further evidence of our commitment to the industry."