FESPA Middle East 2026 to Welcome Biggest Wrap Stars
FESPA Middle East 2026, the region’s dedicated platform for the global digital printing, textile, signage, and screen printing industries, is set to welcome the biggest names in vehicle wrapping, printed vinyl application, colour change wraps, paint production film (PPF), and window tint, as part of the third edition of the World Wrap Masters Middle East.
The highly anticipated competition will bring together the region’s most skilled and up-and-coming vehicle wrapping professionals to compete across a series of technical and creative challenges. This year’s participants will be tested on their knife skills, application techniques, speed, precision, and overall creativity as they progress through multiple competitive rounds.
Tasks include full and partial vehicle wraps, printed vinyl applications, colour-change wraps, and PPF applications across a range of objects and surfaces. Supported by sponsors AGMC, Hexis, and WrapStock, the competition will be judged by an elite panel of globally recognised wrap experts who will assess technique, execution, accuracy, and finishing across each challenge.
In addition to the competition, visitors will benefit from immersive training workshops and live demonstrations delivered by six industry experts in the wrapping field. The world-renowned wrap instructors, who will also form part of the judging panel, include Ole Solskin, Kiss ‘Luigi’ Lajos, Penélope Garrido Milla, Ivan Tenchev, Carlos Ruiz Fort, and Paige Walton. They will cover wrapping basics, PPF application, window tint, wrapping details and finishing, advanced wrapping techniques, detailing masterclass, and efficiency and workflow cutting.
Ole Solskin from Denmark is a tinting and wrapping expert who has wrapped and tinted more than 20,000 cars during his time in the sign business. He has travelled all over the world to see different techniques, and has given many training sessions in window tinting and car wrapping. Solskin is the owner of Sunstint A/S, which he founded more than 20 years ago, and is now involved in the development of installation techniques.
Kiss ‘Luigi’ Lajos is an experienced Hungarian wrapper, running his own company Fixfolia. He has been wrapping all over the world since 2000 and was World Wrap Master 2014 and 2015.
Based in Madrid, Penélope Garrido Milla is a trailblazer in the wrapping industry. She was also the first Spanish woman to earn the Avery Dennison Specialist Installer and Specialist Trainer certifications, marking her as a pioneer for women in the wrapping world. Together with Carlos Ruiz Fort, she co-owns Alta Wrapping Academy.
Ivan Tenchev, founder of Astro Folio, joined the league of World Wrap Masters Judges in 2023. The Bulgarian has won an astonishing 5 World Wrap Masters Eurasia titles, and the World Wrap Masters twice, in 2018 and 2022.
Carlos Ruiz Fort, also based in Madrid, is an Avery Dennison Specialist Trainer with over 27 years of industry experience. The Spaniard is known for his precision, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. Together with Penélope Garrido Milla, he is the co-owner of Alta Wrapping Academy.
British-born Paige Walton is a leading expert with over 11 years of experience in vinyl, vehicle wrapping, and PPF installation. Founder of The Vehicle Wrapping Academy, Paige is known for her hands-on teaching style, combining technical precision with encouragement and mentorship.
The sessions form an integral part of the World Wrap Masters experience, offering practical insights and expert guidance designed to inspire and upskill professionals from across the graphics, signage, and wrapping industries.
The winner of the World Wrap Masters Middle East will earn a coveted place in the World Wrap Masters Final, taking place in May in Barcelona, where they will compete against top wrap artists from around the world.
Bazil Cassim, FESPA Middle East Regional Manager, says, “The World Wrap Masters Middle East has become one of the most exciting and dynamic features of our event, showcasing the extraordinary talent and technical innovation within the regional wrapping community. Each year, the competition raises the bar by pushing creativity, precision, and professionalism to new heights. We are proud to provide a platform where wrappers can learn, compete, and connect, and we look forward to seeing who will represent the Middle East on the global stage in Barcelona next year.”
Entrants for the World Wrap Masters Middle East can get more information at www.fespamiddleeast.com and enter with promo code WWM403.
