Last spring we (Canadian Printer) conducted our annual survey of commercial printing companies across Canada, and when it came to sharing investment intentions for the year, the product category that stood out and registered the most dramatic bump was digital wide format inkjet printing.

Recognizing the heightened interest in this relatively new and evolving segment of the industry, Canadian Printer is making an effort to assist companies in broadening their education of this market. To that end, we are pleased to be associated with an exclusive networking event arranged for Canadian-based companies during SGIA ’08, being held in Atlanta beginning in two weeks, October 15–18.

By the end of September over 400 Canadians had already registered for SGIA ’08. If you still need to make arrangements, when you register use Canadian Printer’s promo code 60015 at http://www.SGIA.org/VIPpass. (You’ll receive a free VIP Pass, a US$35 value, and an invitation to the Canadian networking reception).

The Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (formerly the screen printing association) has become a leading source of information and education in the burgeoning digital wide format business. The one-hour informal meet-and-mingle networking event for Canadians will fall on Thursday, October 16th directly after the show, 5 pm to 6 pm in Room C-308. The event is co-sponsored by Canadian Printer and Sign Media Canada.

If you're researching and considering investing in digital wide format printing, take advantage of SGIA's conference and trade show, along with the opportunity to network with colleagues that share your interest. By every indication that we're seeing, you're not alone, and this event will prove it.