Printing United 2024 illuminated the Las Vegas landscape with three days of innovation, collaboration, and valuable insights into the printing industry. Hosted in the vibrant city known for its entertainment and excitement, this year’s event brought together exhibitors and attendees from across the globe to explore the latest advancements in signage, printing, and garment decoration.
Grimco’s Grand Heist
The Grimco Grand Heist was a major hit at Printing United 2024, with attendees enjoying the thrill of participating! They were able to use playing cards with unique codes to see if they could unlock the vault and win prizes like vacations, tumblers, Starbucks gift cards, and Grimco credit. The excitement peaked when David from Fong Brothers in California won a $5,000 vacation prize. The real vault added an extra layer of excitement and authenticity to the event. The entire Grimco team celebrated with all the winners, making it a truly memorable occasion for everyone involved.
Direct to Film: A Game-Changing Hit
At our booth, Direct to Film technology stole the spotlight. We demonstrated essential tools including the STS 69” x 35”, 24” Shaker Pro, and a heat press live, illustrating their efficiency and versatility in real-time applications. Visitors were impressed by the seamless integration of these tools into their workflow, highlighting the potential for enhanced productivity and quality in printing operations.
ROQ & Avient Ink Collaboration
While ROQ had their own booth showcasing their latest technology, presses, and equipment, we highlighted the ROQ E in our booth. This full-electric screen printing machine operates without an air compressor, saving money while transforming printing operations. The ROQ E boasts quiet operation, high efficiency, and speeds of up to 1,050 pieces per hour, making it perfect for companies aiming to boost productivity and reduce costs while maintaining a smaller ecological footprint.
Using the ROQ E, we printed Grimco’s Grand Heist t-shirts with Avient Ink, showcasing the vibrant results made possible by Avient Specialty Inks. The Rutland M3 series enabled Pantone matching and wet-on-wet printing, delivering granular gold tones that resembled gold bars.
The NEW Epson V1070: Flatbed Printing, now Compact
Grimco was the only distributor to feature the Epson V1070 at Printing United. Launched in late September, this Epson’s first UV desktop printer. The V1070 is perfect for entry-level, at-home users, and e-commerce businesses to name a few. This desktop UV printer is able to print on a variety of substrates, including acrylic, wood, and a large range of promotion materials. Grimco got into the Las Vegas spirit and printed on poker chips!
Nutec Inks Stretching Boundaries
A highlight of our interactive sessions involved Nutec Inks on Briteline WrapCAST and overlaminate. Attendees participated in a fun competition testing the ink’s stretchability with a heat gun, aiming to achieve advanced levels in record time. This engaging activity not only showcased the durability of Nutec Inks but also provided valuable insights into their application across various substrates. Not to mention a few competitive faces “gunning” to win the prize!
3M ™ DI-NOC ™ Vinyl: Transformative Finishes
Live demonstrations with 3M ™ DI-NOC ™ vinyl captivated audiences with its transformative finishes, closely resembling wood, marble, and other sophisticated textures. Their eyes widened when they were able to experience firsthand how conformable this material is, and how easy it was to install with its air-release features. Attendees experienced firsthand the aesthetic possibilities enabled by this advanced material, sparking creativity and inspiration.
Looking Forward to Printing United 2025!
Above all, Printing United 2024 was a celebration of connections. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting and interacting with customers, industry peers, and enthusiasts who share our passion for pushing the boundaries of printing technology. As we eagerly anticipate Printing United 2025, we remain committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering exceptional value to our community. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we’ll see you next year as we celebrate our 150 anniversary!