Graphics of the Americas to Mark 40th Year with Strong Exhibitor and Attendee Registration
ORLANDO, FL—December 18, 2014—Graphics of the Americas Expo and Conference (GOA) announced a strong exhibitor and attendee registration for its 40th annual show, with some of the foremost names in the industry signing up to take part in the milestone celebration. Produced annually by the Printing Association of Florida, GOA will be held Feb. 26-28, 2015, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami. Exhibitors are lining up to congratulate the GOA team in this special anniversary year.
"Year after year, we are humbled by, and thankful for, our many show exhibitors, speakers, sponsors and media partners who make GOA the highly anticipated and successful conference and expo that it has become," said George Ryan, GOA president. "The show continues to grow and move with the ever evolving industry, and all are doing the market a wonderful service by educating attendees about the technology available right at their fingertips that will help them thrive both now, and in the future. A special thank you to all, especially those who have become a real part of our GOA family, who return annually to be a part of the action."
What the Exhibitors are Saying
"OKI Data Americas looks forward to participating in Graphics of the Americas each year. The show provides a forum for us to engage with thousands of attendees, as we have always enjoyed a steady stream of foot traffic within the exhibit hall, and the OKI Data booth, in particular. We secured several strong leads at last year's show, and we anticipate that this year's will be just as productive.
"OKI Data continues to increase its footprint and stake its claim in the commercial digital printing space. Our development of innovative digital printing solutions, and investment in the Graphics of the Americas show as a Platinum Sponsor, underscores our long-term commitment to the evolving graphic arts market."
-Rich Egert, general manager of the Strategic Technology Provider Business Group, OKI Data Americas
"Graphics of the Americas provides Printware an opportunity to help print shop owners ready to invest in the latest inkjet technology to improve the productivity and profitability of their businesses. The Printware team is pleased to participate in the 40th annual Graphics of the Americas and congratulates the Printing Association of Florida for managing one of the premier events in our industry."
-Tim Murphy, president, Printware LLC
"Rollem is proud of our 25+ years of exhibiting at the Graphics of the America event. With each show, we meet printers from both the Southeast region as well as Latin America. Year after year the GOA shows proves to be a successful event for Rollem International."
-Susan Corwin, marketing manager, Rollem
GOA 2015 Highlights
Just announced, GOA will host the exhilarating Wrap Cup Americas event, a vehicle wrap competition where the "wrap stars" of the Americas are pitted against each other to wrap a line of exotic Maseratis to win the Wrap Cup Americas competition. The winner will take home a prize package valued at $25,000, and the total of all prizes for the competition is over $150,000. For more details, or to sign up for a chance at the title, visit: www.goaexpo.com/wrap-cup-americas.html.
From the show floor to the classroom, GOA is home to over 50 educational seminars in both English and Spanish, presented by the foremost experts in the industry. GOA seminars span a variety of tracks, including Prepress and Production; Management; Design and Creative; Sales and Marketing; Photoshop: InDesign and Publishing; Wide-format; and a variety of free bonus sessions. For the complete schedule, visit: www.goaexpo.com/seminar-tracks.html.
GOA 2015 Exhibitor and Attendee Registration
To register as an attendee or exhibitor for GOA 2015, or for more information, please visit: http://www.goaexpo.com, or call: 1-800-331-0461.
About Printing Association of Florida (PAF)
The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, with headquarters in Orlando, FL. More than 300 Florida-based graphic arts companies consider PAF their ultimate business partner. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by its membership, PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the world's largest graphic arts trade association, making PAF members a part of the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts advocacy organization in the world. PAF is located at 6250 Hazeltine National Drive, Suite 114, Orlando, FL 32822.
About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)
Now in its 40th year, Graphics of the Americas, produced annually by the Printing Association of Florida, takes place on February 26-28 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry's largest, annual, combined expositions and conferences. GOA is a unique event attracting over 8,300 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and all corners of the world.
Source: Graphics of the Americas.
