Attending a big trade show like Printing United 2025 can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of booths and live demos happening at once, how do you know where to spend your time?
As a print or packaging business owner, you’re not just browsing; you’re looking for technologies and partners that can help you cut costs and stay competitive in a fast-changing market.
This year’s expo floor will be packed with everything from high-speed digital presses to sustainable packaging innovations and powerful web-to-print platforms. But not every booth will be worth your time.
That’s why we’ve put together this guide. Inside, you’ll find the must-visit booths and breakthrough technologies that are shaping the future of print, packaging, and how they can make a real difference to your business in 2025 and beyond.
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Why Attend Printing United 2025?
For anyone in commercial printing, wide-format, packaging, photo products, booklet, labels, textiles, or promotional products, Printing United 2025 is more than just an expo; it’s the central hub of the print industry.
Here’s why this year’s event matters:
The largest showcase of print technology in North America, spanning every segment of the industry
Access to 800+ exhibitors unveiling new products, services, and solutions
Hands-on equipment trials and live demos of full production systems
Educational sessions led by industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders
Unmatched networking opportunities with peers, suppliers, and potential clients
In today’s fast-changing marketplace, PRINTING United 2025 is more than a preview of products; it’s a roadmap to the future of print and packaging.
Top Booths to Visit at Printing United 2025
With hundreds of exhibitors, planning is essential. Think of it as your roadmap to PRINTING United, showing you exactly where to focus so you can leave the show with ideas and tools that matter to your business.
1. High-Volume Digital Printing
These booths are where you’ll see the latest digital presses designed for speed, accuracy, and scalability. Modern inkjet and toner systems can handle everything from short, personalized runs to massive commercial jobs; all with stunning image quality.
If you want to cut turnaround times, take on bigger jobs, or add personalization at scale, high-volume digital printing is a must-see.
2. Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Sustainability is not optional, it’s what customers expect. Booths in this category highlight recyclable materials, eco-friendly inks, and efficient packaging equipment for cartons, corrugated, and flexible packaging.
Offering sustainable options not only wins your customers but also positions your business as a responsible industry leader.
3. Wide-Format & Signage Innovation
Wide-format booths showcase printers for signage, decor, banners, and more. Expect hybrid systems, advanced inks, and demonstrations of machines handling multiple substrates with ease.
Wide-format printing is one of the most profitable areas to expand into, giving you new revenue streams and high-margin products.
4. Textile & Apparel Printing
Textile booths bring apparel, decor, and soft signage to life. You’ll see dye-sublimation, direct-to-garment, and direct-to-fabric technologies designed for speed, durability, and customization.
The demand for personalized apparel and décor is booming. These solutions let you tap into markets where customers are willing to pay premium prices.
5. Workflow & Automation Tools
This is where you’ll find software and AI solutions that make your operation smarter. From color management and scheduling to predictive maintenance, workflow tools are about doing more with less.
Automation reduces errors, lowers costs, and makes your entire operation more efficient, while also giving you an edge in a competitive market.
6. Finishing & Converting Equipment
Finishing booths focus on cutting, folding, laminating, binding, and packaging shaping. Live demos show how these machines deliver polished results faster and with less manual labor.
Finishing is what makes your final product stand out. Better finishing equals happier clients and more repeat business.
7. Label & Specialty Printing
Labels and specialty applications are increasingly in demand. These booths highlight presses that can handle variable data, custom labels, and short runs with precision.
Specialty printing allows you to serve growing markets like food, beverage, and consumer goods, while also commanding higher margins.
8. Substrates & Materials
Substrate booths showcase everything from sustainable papers to specialty films and fabrics. The right material can transform a project from average to premium.
Using innovative materials helps you stand out, reduce costs, and meet customer expectations for sustainable options.
9. Software & Color Management
These booths focus on tools that ensure consistent results every time. Think RIP software, prepress systems, and advanced color calibration.
Consistency builds trust. Investing in color management reduces waste, eliminates reprints, and keeps customers satisfied.
10. Emerging Technologies & AI Pavilion
New for 2025, this area highlights the future of print. From AI-driven scheduling to robotics and integrated ecosystems, these booths show what’s next for the industry.
Early adopters of emerging technologies gain a competitive edge, ensuring your business is ready for the next wave of innovation.
Smart tips: While DesignNBuy won’t have a booth at Printing United 2025, our web-to-print software is built on the same trends shaping the show, from personalized photo products to packaging, apparel, labels, and more.
Emerging Technologies to Watch in Printing United Expo 2025
Every year, Printing United serves as a crystal ball for where the print and packaging industry is heading. The Printing United Expo 2025 show floor is set to spotlight technologies that aren’t just upgrades, they’re redefining what’s possible.
Here are the trends worth paying attention to:
Next-Level AI Integration
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond simple prepress fixes. At this year’s expo, you’ll see AI tools that can analyze customer data, generate design variations, and optimize production schedules in real time. This isn’t about replacing people, it’s about giving teams a competitive edge.
Circular Economy Materials
Sustainability has matured into something bigger: the circular economy. Exhibitors are expected to highlight substrates and inks designed not just for recyclability, but for reuse and closed-loop production models that reduce waste across the entire lifecycle.
Next-Gen Web To Print
Web-to-print has grown far beyond simple file uploads. At Printing United 2025, expect to see platforms that bridge the gap between online design, personalization, and automated production. The focus is on creating a connected customer journey; from the moment a shopper customizes a product online to instant proofing, order routing, and integrated shipping.
For print providers, this means fewer bottlenecks, faster turnaround times, and new revenue opportunities in packaging, apparel, booklet, labels, and promotional products. As web-to-print continues to evolve, it’s becoming the backbone of how print & packaging businesses meet customer expectations for speed, flexibility, and personalization.
Robotics on the Production Floor
Beyond automation, robotics are stepping into live production. From robotic arms handling finishing to automated material loading systems, these solutions are tackling labor shortages and helping print shops scale faster with fewer manual touchpoints.
Textile and Industrial Expansion
Wide-format is evolving into new verticals like textiles, décor, and industrial applications. Expect to see advances in direct-to-fabric, specialty inks, and rigid material printing that open fresh revenue streams for print businesses.
Data-Driven Print Experiences
Imagine a press that doesn’t just print but also collects performance and customer behavior data to inform your next campaign. Smart print systems are enabling businesses to offer more personalized, measurable, and impactful products.
These emerging technologies aren’t just impressive; they’re an invitation to explore, experiment, and imagine what’s possible. Walking the expo floor with these trends in mind helps you identify opportunities that could transform your business in 2025 and beyond.
Final Thoughts
Printing United 2025 is more than just an event, it’s a roadmap for the future of print and packaging. From game-changing hardware and software to sustainable solutions and personalization tools, the expo will highlight the technologies that matter most in today’s competitive marketplace.
Even though DesignNBuy won’t be exhibiting in 2025, we’ll continue to provide insights into the trends shaping the industry. Whether you’re in commercial printing, packaging, or photo product personalization, this event is worth exploring to stay ahead of the curve.
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