Ricoh, a provider of document management solutions, IT services, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras, and industrial systems, and Bianchi, a leading bicycle manufacturing company based in Italy, are set to participate in FESPA 2018, the global print expo, which will be held from May 15 to 18, 2018, in hall 3.1 A50, in Messe Berlin, Germany.
The power and performance of print, from visually stunning banners and posters to personalised t-shirts and bags, will be showcased through an exciting partnership between Ricoh and Bianchi at FESPA 2018.
Ricoh will highlight how print and communications businesses can open new worlds of opportunity in the vibrant sign and display sector with real-life applications that also answer clients’ industrial print production needs. Possibilities showcased will range from catalogues, banners, and flags to wall graphics, T-shirts, and bags.
Graham Kennedy, head of commercial inkjet business, commercial and industrial printing group, Ricoh Europe said, “Technology and design excellence are core to the ethos of both Ricoh and Bianchi. That is why this partnership is perfect. At the show, we are simulating a typical Bianchi retail outlet and calling it Bianchi Corner. It will enable visitors to see many of the applications and solutions that Ricoh systems make possible. Inspiring real-life applications will encourage them to consider what they can offer and investigate new markets they can address.â€Â
Applications featured in Bianchi Corner will include flags, banners, and wall graphics completed on the Ricoh Pro Pro L4160 wide format latex printer; rigid display panels created by the Ricoh Pro T7210 UV flatbed printer; polo shirts, T-shirts, caps, and bags printed on the Ri 100, Ri 3000 and Ri 6000 direct to garment systems; and catalogues, brochures, posters, and cards produced on the new Ricoh Pro C7200x digital sheet fed colour series.