GPP 2025: Strong Attendance Highlights Industry Growth
The inaugural Saudi edition of Gulf Print & Pack 2025, the leading commercial print and packaging trade show in the Middle East, held recently at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), marked a significant milestone for the Kingdom’s printing and packaging industry, bringing together more than 5,052 visitors from 54 countries.
The exhibition featured over 150 leading exhibitors and thousands of industry professionals from Bahrain, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, besides host nation Saudi Arabia. Gulf Print & Pack 2025 provided a tailored platform for the latest advancements in printing and packaging technologies.
From high-speed digital presses and advanced packaging solutions to AI-powered workflow streamlining tools, the event provided a comprehensive overview of the industry’s future direction. Major industry players, including Alkhorayef Printing Solutions, BOBST, Canon, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, NDigitec, and Ricoh participated in the event, highlighting their commitment to the Saudi Arabian market and the region’s growing print and packaging sector.
Canon, the headline sponsor of the event, showcased a suite of cutting-edge digital printing solutions aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Key launches included the Arizona series for rigid media, the Colorado M-series for high-volume roll-to-roll production, and the VP 6330 TITAN for superior book printing.
Saudi-based Alkhorayef Printing Solutions (APS), in collaboration with MTEX NS, showcased cutting-edge digital printing and packaging solutions including machines such as NS MULTI 1300, NS MULTI 800, NS AQUAFLEX S. APS brought advanced, sustainable technology directly to Saudi industries, empowering businesses with precision, efficiency, and innovative solutions for flexible and rigid packaging, commercial printing, and labels.
Ahmed Samy El Tantawy, Senior Sales Director – Digital Printing Department at APS, says, “It was an exciting event for us to attend, providing us with a great platform to showcase our latest technologies to serve the regional sector.”
Fujifilm, a key exhibitor and industry leader, chose Gulf Print & Pack 2025 to launch two new mid-range printers. The company introduced the Revoria Press SC285S, a fifth colour option to their entry-level printer, and unveiled the Revoria Press EC2100S, a mid-range workhorse printer featuring an entirely new platform and technology, promising significant technical advantages to customers.
“We are overwhelmed by the response to the inaugural edition of Gulf Print & Pack in Saudi Arabia. The attendance and participation from leading industry players is a testament to the potential of, and confidence in, the Saudi Arabian printing and packaging sector. There are encouraging signs for this platform in the Kingdom for major brands to showcase cutting-edge technologies, foster valuable connections, and drive the industry forward,” says Barry Killengrey, Event Director, Gulf Print & Pack.
