Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 10th July 2025: 
The Chennai Trade Centre today opened its doors to a significant exhibition featuring a broad range of print and digital solutions tailored to meet the growing demands of the OOH advertising, signage and branding industry. With 185 exhibitors, PrintExpo Chennai co-located with MediaExpo Chennai serves as a crucial business and networking platform, bringing together printers, printing equipment machinery manufacturers, advertising agencies and marketers, brand managers and more to explore the advancements.
As the India’s printing and advertising industry continues to evolve and expand, South India remains a vital business hub. With a focus on editorial billboard printing, interactive signage, label printing, kiosk designs and other diverse applications, PrintExpo Chennai with collocated show MediaExpo Chennai represents a dynamic intersection of technology and creativity designed to meet the needs of modern advertising.
The expo was inaugurated today by the esteemed dignitaries at the show, including:
Mr D Kumaravel, President, Coimbatore Master Printers Association & Former General Secretary, AIFMP (All India Federation of Master Printers).
Mr Jun Sudo, President, Komori India
Mr. Manish Gupta, Head of Product Planning and Management, Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Mr T P Jain, Managing Director, Monotech Systems Limited
Mr Kensuke Okumura, Sr Manager, Device Technology Division, Fujifilm India Private Limited
Mr Ram Prasad, Director Sales and Marketing, Epson India Pvt Ltd
Mr C Sukumaran, Senior Director- Product Communication Centre, Canon India Private Limited
Mr Arjun Khosla, Associate Director – Head Production System Group, Xerox India Limited
Mr Kulakkada Pradeep, Founder & CEO, Future Schoolz
Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd
Mr Ashok Neelkant, Managing Director of Showcase Trade Fairs and Business Media Private Limited
Mr Winston Pereira, Executive Director, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd
Mr Ashok Neelkant, Managing Director, Showcase Trade Fairs and Business Media Pvt Ltd, said: “The opening of this event brings together 185 exhibitors showcasing the latest in print and outdoor advertising innovations through their machinery, equipment and a diverse range of products. As South India and the broader market emerge as key hubs for business, this expo offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and growth.”
“By bringing together printers suppliers, agencies and other key players, the expo is a critical platform for networking, sourcing and discovering cutting-edge technologies that will define the next phase of India’s advertising market. With the tremendous potential of India’s advertising and printing sectors, this expo is not only a showcase of innovations but also a powerful platform to forge connections and drive business growth across South,” said Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd.
As urbanisation and consumer engagement through OOH advertising gain unprecedented traction, the need for advanced print technologies becomes critical. The synergy of these two trade fairs highlights the immense support of 185 exhibitors, supporting associations and esteemed partners. The shows feature advanced solutions in digital-flex printing, offset, binding, converting and packaging to digital signage and outdoor advertising solutions, wide format printing equipment, 3D laser equipment, digital LED displays, LED signage, kiosk materials and display solutions and a variety of machinery, equipment and tools for branding and advertising.
Day 2 will present a series of engaging knowledge sessions in association with Future Schoolz – Knowledge Partner for the expo. Associate Partner for the show, Girls Who Print celebrates women in the printing industry globally. PrintExpo enters its 15th edition today, and it is jointly organised by Showcase Trade Fairs, Business Media and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd. MediaExpo is organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd. The Chennai edition is the debut of Media Expo, while it has completed 54 successful editions across Mumbai and New Delhi.
This year, the supporting associations bring immense strength and credibility to the event, serving as the backbone of regional and national printing communities. The associations lending their support to this year’s edition include the Tamil Nadu Master Printers Federation, Kerala Master Printers Association, Andhra Pradesh Rashtra Offset Printers Association, Coimbatore Master Printer Association, Madurai District Offset Printers Association, Sivakasi Masters Printers Association, Salem District Offset Printers Association, Trichy District Integrated Printers Association, Karnataka Offset Printers Association, Delhi Printers Association, Chhattisgarh Printers Association, Karur Offset Printing Press Welfare Association, and the Sri Lanka Association of Printers.
Explore the interactive sessions, networking meets, business matchmaking opportunities and many more. Print Expo 2025 and Media Expo 2025 will run until 12th July 2025, providing ample opportunities for business growth and knowledge exchange.
