This industry was globally valued at $85.2 billion in 2010 and has the potential to reach 23% growth by 2015

Dubai, UAE, October 3rd, 2011: International Expo Consults (IEC), a division of UAE's multi-faceted business conglomerate - Falak Holding stated that the digital printing industry in the Middle East is set to experience a phenomenal growth with the advent of new digital printing technologies. According to a recent study by UK based PIRA International (Printing Industry Research Association) - globally the big winner in the industry has been digital printing, which has grown significantly from just 2% in 2000 to over 12% in 2009 and is expected to reach 23% by 2015. In 2010 digital print markets were valued at $85.2 billion globally; the equivalent of over 225 billion A4 prints.

IEC reported that it has seen a dramatic increase in the number of exhibitors from across the globe and the Middle East region for 'Sign and Graphic Imaging Middle East' (SGI) show. This exhibition will be held from January 31- February 2, 2012 at Dubai World Trade Centre. SGI is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the region for exhibitors and visitors in the signage, outdoor media, screen and digital printing industries. Over 296 exhibitors from 23 countries had participated in the 2011 edition of SGI and the numbers are set to grow further next year. 

"The rapid development in the digital print market continues to accelerate and its growth is unrelenting. Over the next few years digital print industry volumes will grow as more traditional processes decline and it will become the dominant printing process across the globe and also in the Middle East. The new technologies have allowed it to evolve capabilities geared towards more customization, better document management, and environmentally conscious materials and methods. We have received a tremendous response for our show from exhibitors from across the globe and this goes to show that there are several active participants who are going to further grow the digital printing industry in the coming years," said Mr. Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of IEC.

On the event front Mr.Falaknaz concluded by saying that, "The quality of visitors who attended the last edition of SGI Middle East were amongst the best we have ever seen and we expect the trend to continue into 2012. We had a strong turnout from across the GCC as well as East Africa, the Sub Continent, Europe, Asia among other geographies. SGI Middle East is the only show to receive visitors of such high calibre and as a result we continue to see year-on-year growth in both visitor and exhibitor numbers."

Sign and Graphic Imaging Middle East (SGI) is an established 14 year old business forum that has generated sales amounting to billions of dollars for exhibitors serving the digital printing, signage and outdoor advertising industries. The exhibitors and visitors can interact with sign makers, print and production manufacturers, architects, media agencies, real-estate developers, brand and image consultants among others. This forum will also include seminars and workshops conducted by industry experts. 

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About International Expo-Consults (IEC):
International Expo-Consults (IEC) is an internationally recognized trade show management company with an impressive track record of 16 years of operations in the Middle East and Asia Pacific region. The Exhibition arm of the Dubai-based conglomerate, the Falak Holding; IEC is the organiser of key exhibitions including Chemical Process Plant and Machinery (CPPM), Sign and Graphics Imaging (SGI), Franchising Middle East (FME) and the Dubai, Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure (DEAL). A multi-billion dollar Dubai-based conglomerate, Falak Holding has been an industry pioneer for the last 30 years having diversified business interests including real estate development; retail - sports, fashion, home furnishings; exhibitions, medical diagnostics, trading and many more as part of its portfolio. Falak Holding is also a key stakeholder and investor in the prestigious Dubai Sports City project. Kindly log on to www.signmiddleeast.com for more information on the show.

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