Indian companies Tarun Printing Works and Sri Lakshmi Fashions also made the shortlist for the special effects printing on garments and another textile category while Matoshri Graphics won both the nominations for direct printing on three-dimensional products.

The entries, which are displayed online now, will be showcased at Fespa Global Print Expo 2018, which takes place from 15 to 18 May 2018 in Berlin, Germany.

“This year’s award entries were, as always, wide-ranging and innovative. From industrial graphics to textiles and stadium branding, the judging remains challenging as it spans an ever-widening array of print technologies. Some categories were particularly full and kept us up until 2 am deliberating on the results,” said Graeme Richardson-Locke, Fespa Awards judge and head of technical support at Fespa.

Talking about the awards, Duncan MacOwan, head of events at Fespa said, “The aim of the FespaAwards is to showcase excellence and inspire print service providers (PSPs) and sign-makers. Inspiration is also one of our key motives for Fespa 2018 to highlight to visitors how they can expand their business beyond their existing offering. To bring this to life at Fespa Global Print Expo, we will be locating all Fespa Awards entries in the atrium of Berlin Messe, so all visitors to Fespa and European Sign Expo will be able to see the creative potential of print. Visitors can then talk to exhibitors on the show floor about how to transform their ideas into reality.”

The winners will be announced at the Fespa Gala Dinner, which will take place during the Global Print Expo 2018 on Wednesday 16 May at the Classic Remise Berlin.