SGIA Reports Numbers for "Monster" Expo

For Immediate Release October 25, 2013 Contact: Cass Johnson, SGIA 703.359.1301  cass@sgia.org Fairfax, Virginia — The 2013 SGIA Expo (Orlando, October 23-25) showcased the most innovative technologies in the specialty imaging marketplace. The following results came from the Expo this week at the Orange County Convention Center. For more details, look for the complete Expo recap online next week. Total Registrants: 22,400 as of 12 pm, October 25, 2013 Total Number of Exhibitors: 534 (Expo floor 100 percent sold out) Percentage increase in sign maker attendees: 45 percent Percentage increase in lithographer attendees: 13 percent  Total Size of the 2013 SGIA Expo Floor: Approximately 212, 600 square feet. Registrants from Top Five US States:

1. Florida
2. California
3. Georgia
4. Illinois
5. Texas

Registrants from Top Five Countries (excluding the US):

1. Canada
2. Mexico
3. China
4. Colombia
5. Brazil

2012-2013 SGIA Chairman of the Board: Lynn Krinsky, Stella Color  2012-2013 SGIA Chairman of the Board: Pete Gallo, Vista Color Imaging, Inc. 2013 SGIA Expo Platinum Sponsors: Agfa Graphics, Durst Image Technology US LLC (Durst US), EFI, FUJIFILM North America Corporation Graphic Systems Division, Hewlett Packard and Seiko Instruments USA Inc. 2013 SGIA Gold Sponsors: INX Digital International Co, Roland DGA Corporation and STAHLS'. The 2014 SGIA Expo will be held in Las Vegas, October 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  2013 SGIA Expo high-resolution images will be available on the SGIA Press Support Page.