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FESPA has announced that Xaar, the world-leading independent supplier of state-of-the-art industrial inkjet printheads, inks and peripheral equipment, is to become the organisation’s first ever Global Technology Partner.  Xaar will play a vital role in supporting FESPA’s forthcoming global events, including the Director’s Forum in Budapest (28th – 29th February 2008), FESPA Digital Printing Europe 2008 in Geneva (1st – 3rd April) and FESPA World Expo Asia Pacific 2008 in Bangkok (28th - 30th November).

The partnership aligns two powerful brands, further reinforcing their positions as innovators in the digital marketplace.  As Global Technology Partner, Xaar will have the opportunity to be involved in FESPA-organised digital debates and networking opportunities, present and participate in technology and business seminars, and will be referenced in FESPA promotional materials.

Marcus Timson, FESPA’s Corporate Communications Director, comments: “FESPA has a strong commitment to educate and inform, promoting best practice and bringing together stakeholders in the screen and digital printing community.  As such, it is vital that we have the strongest possible links with leading edge technology developers and acknowledged market experts.  Partnering with Xaar in this way will help FESPA to provide our national associations and their members with access to new ideas, guidance and deep inkjet market knowledge.”

Elena Knight, Marketing Communications Manager of Xaar comments: “Xaar is very excited about becoming FESPA’s first Global Technology Partner. It is a demonstration of Xaar’s committed and integrated approach to engaging with our key markets across Europe, India and Asia Pacific.  Aligning with another key brand in the imaging industry, such as FESPA, provides us with a high profile and focused approach to our communication strategy.  Xaar is looking forward to playing a key part in FESPA events across Europe and Asia and providing access to both our innovative technology and insights into the future of the industry.”

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About FESPA

Founded in 1962, FESPA is a not-for-profit federation of trade associations and an organiser of exhibitions and conferences for the screen and digital printing industries.  FESPA’s dual aim is to promote screen printing and digital imaging and to share knowledge about screen and digital printing with its members across the world, helping them to grow their businesses and learn about the latest developments in their fast growing industries.

FESPA member organisations include 28 separate National Associations in Europe, and 6 Associate Member Associations in Australia, China, Thailand, India, Japan and Korea. 

Forthcoming FESPA events include:

FESPA World Expo India
7th – 9th December 2007, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India

FESPA Director’s Forum
28th – 29th February 2008, Budapest, Hungary

FESPA Digital Printing Europe 2008
1st – 3rd April 2008, Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland

FESPA World Expo Asia-Pacific
28th – 30th November 2008, BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand

FESPA 2010
8th -12th June 2010, Munich, Germany

About Xaar
Xaar is the world’s leading supplier of industrial inkjet printheads, inks and peripheral equipment to commercial printing and industrial manufacturing markets.  Xaar’s innovative technology offers OEM customers and licensees commercial advantage through product differentiation, productivity, and faster time-to-market.  Additional information about Xaar is available at www.xaar.com

For further information, please contact:

Lillian Lazarevski / Clare Knight / Shireen Shurmer                     Marcus Timson
AD Communications                                                                     FESPA
Tel: +44 (0)1372 464470                                                             Tel: +44 (0)1737 240788
Fax: +44 (0)1372 468626                                                            Fax: +44 (0)1737 240770
Email:llazarevski@adcomms.co.uk                                      Email:marcus.timson@fespa.com
www.adcomms.co.uk                                                            www.fespa.com

Elena Knight, Marketing Communications Manager                     Ruth Clark
Xaar plc                                                                                       Splash! PR
Tel: +44 (0)1223 423663                                                             Tel: +44 (0)1580 241177
Email: elena.knight@xaar.com                                                Email: ruth@splashpr.co.uk