DS Printech China exhibitors contribute to fight Covid-19

25 May '20

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The organisers of DS Printech China have announced that a number of digital and screen printers and equipment suppliers who have confirmed their participation in the debut edition of DS Printech China are assisting during the Covid-19 pandemic by contributing resources and skills to ease the pressure on face mask and other PPE supply chains.

Some are also providing online and other special customer services to help the industry navigate this uncertain time.

“In the global fight against the pandemic, every effort in preventing the spread of the virus counts. We are glad to see that digital and screen printers in the textile industry have played an important role in assisting the frontline pandemic response,” Wendy Wen, senior general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, said in a press release.

The kind and meaningful gestures of our exhibitors have demonstrated their dedication to social responsibility and commitment to the community.”

Gildan, an apparel manufacturer, has leveraged its manufacturing facilities to produce non-medical face masks and isolation gowns. Cooperating with various business partners, the company are helping to lessen the current shortage of these much-needed items in the healthcare community.

Brother International Corporation (USA) will be donating up to 100 industrial sewing machines to support the manufacturing of personal protective equipment.

Beijing JHF Technology Co Ltd, a leading manufacturer in the global inkjet printing industry,

from China, donated RMB 1.2 million ($169,000) to support the efforts in containing the spread of the virus in Shandong province.

ATMA, a Taiwan-based supplier which will exhibit at DS Printech, has developed a contingency plan to ensure smooth operation and maintain customer relations while minimising physical contact. They are providing online customer service, and video demos for equipment installation and more.

DS Printech China, an influential platform dedicated to the screen and digital printing industry, is a rebranded fair of two pre-existing events: CSGIA and the concurrent Textile Digital Printing China. The new fair will take place at the brand-new Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Centre from October 28-30, 2020.

The fair is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, China Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association (CSGIA) and Guangzhou Teyin Exhibition Service.

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