Northprint 2007 celebrates its 40th birthday and visitors will be suitably rewarded with the chance to see significantly more kit and exhibitors at what is being described as the only exhibition in the UK dedicated to mainstream graphic arts in 2007.

To help print buyers and printers get more out of the show, PrintBuyer is chairing a series of workshops on the first two days of the show (details below), Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 April.

The workshops will run for 30 minutes from mid-morning through to 4pm and consist of a 20-minute presentation and a 10-minute session for questions. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, go to the Northprint website at www.northprintexpo.co.uk.

Canon UK will also be running a seminar programme at the show, inviting customers to “See Digital Differently,” explaining how technologies can support the print industry. Ben Milford, head of professional marketing, Canon UK, said the programme has been designed to help customers reach profitability with digital and will provide attendees with realistic advice. For more details, visit www.canon.co.uk/northprint.

Canon is also sponsoring PrintBuyer’s inaugural Northprint podcast. This short introduction to the show also features details of the workshops and informative interviews from industry experts. To listen to the podcast, click here.



Products trails designed as a quick reference guide will highlight must-see products in the pre-press, press and finishing areas.

NORTHPRINT 2007
Where Harrogate International Centre
When April 24-26, 2007
Opening times
24 April 10:00-17:00
25 April 10:00-18:00
26 April 10:00-16:00
Registration and more information www.northprintexpo.co.uk
Be sure to visit Betty’s Tea Rooms, Valley gardens – 17 acres of floral displays – and the Turkish baths and health spa

PRINTBUYER WORKSHOPS
Peter Lancaster
The Power of Digital
With 30 years’ experience in graphic arts, digital print management, and workflow solutions, Peter Lancaster from W2P is well placed to explain how buyers can use the benefits of digital print in marketing campaigns, when to choose digital, web to print and how to increase the effectiveness of DM by up to 20%.

Matt Stevens
Protecting your brand
Matt Stevens from print management company Charterhouse will talk about brand protection, managing all the elements of a corporate ID within a global environment (image, colour and style across signage, ads, brochures, etc) and the importance and challenges of retaining consistent colour.

Gary Lasham
Creative print opportunities
PrintWeek’s printing company of the year Multigraphics’ managing director will give an overview of the latest creative and versatile print applications (marketing, large format, packaging etc) and share his knowledge of the myriad of formats and finishes available.

Claire Taylor
Environment update
Clare Taylor is well known as an independent consultant for the printing and publishing industry. She has previously worked as a print buyer and will give an update on how the sector can be environmentally responsible. She will look at the latest regulations and developments, including carbon neutral initiatives, and their effect on the role of a print buyer.