FESPA Organization

The History of FESPA and its development throughout the years It was during the formative General Assembly in 1962 that the French Printers Association decided to create FESPA with seven European Associations. Since its inception over 50 years ago, FESPA has continued to grow and expand by: Holding...

Debbie Thorp

Debbie Thorp is Business Development Director at Global Inkjet Systems Ltd (GIS), a leading developer of RIP software, drivers, electronics and ink system components for industrial inkjet printheads. Thorp has a BA degree in Modern Languages from Manchester University and an MBA from Durham University...

Bernie Banks

Bernie Banks, Technical Expert in Industrial Screenprinting, United Kingdom. With over 40 years of rich experience in industrial & various other screen printing applications such as Electronics, Automotive, IMD, PCB, Graphics, Ceramic Decals & Tiles. Closely worked with Motorola’s design team...

Dr. Andy Hancock

Dr. Andy Hancock is the Technical Director and co-founder of Mexar Ltd based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Dr. Hancock’s role involves the research, development and manufacture of inkjet inks for a variety of industrial applications. Dr. Hancock gained a BSc in Colour and Polymer Chemistry from the University...

Sophie Matthews-Paul

Sophie Matthews-Paul (1949-2017) was an independent international consultant, concentrating on the wide-format digital print market, its technologies, and its use in industry today and in the future. After attending RGS Worcester & Alice Ottley School, she graduated from Dartington College of Arts, near...