2,622 VISIT NATIONAL IMPRINT CANADA SHOW OVER TWO DAYS, CONTINUING UPWARD TRAJECTORY

January 17, 2024 – The 2024 National Imprint Canada Show welcomed 2,622 trade buyers January 12 & 13, an increase of 3.56% from 2023 and 10.17% increase since 2022!

Nearly 110 leading suppliers showcased their newest products to attendees who were eager to kick off their year with newfound knowledge and contacts that can only be gained at Canada’s largest promotional marketing event.

Attendees were effusive in their praise. Post-Show surveys reveal 53.3% rated the Show as Excellent; 34.4% as Very Good and 10.1% as Good

“Attending the National Imprint Canada Show in Toronto was an absolute game-changer! exclaimed Jona Pallasigue of The Intercorp Group. “The event showcased a diverse range of innovative, quality products and services, providing us with invaluable insights and connections. Highly recommended for professionals seeking inspiration, networking, and staying at the forefront of the imprint industry!”

“One of the best shows that I have ever attended!” stated Blair Tremble of Select Apparel, who praised the many new product offerings at the Show.

Tom Armbruster of Unique Embroidery Promotions & Awards said he hasn’t missed a Show in 15 years and added, “This is The Show where we can source everything for our industry. I deal with at least 70 per cent of the suppliers exhibiting there.”

“The Show was full of suppliers who will help move our business to the next level!” said Leslee White-Eye of Antler River Trading Co.

Scott Howard of DORSCOH Creative Designs called the Show: “One centralized opportunity to connect and reconnect with suppliers, and (provide) an ability to enhance our business going forward.”

“This show is a must see!” added Mellia Bloomer of Marchant’s School Sports. “I love seeing everything new that is coming to the industry and being able to get our hands on it first!”

Exhibitors were thrilled as well. “What a great way to kick off 2024! We were really happy with show traffic and quality of conversation on the floor,” said Michelle Merrifield of ASI Canada.

The Robert L. Scott Memorial Award was presented to Sergio Munoz, while Augusta Sportswear Brands was voted as Best Sales Environment and Kailani Sports took Best Booth Design honours.

The biggest winner of all was Merchco Inc.‘s, taking the title as Canada’s Greatest Screen Printer in the RB Digital competition! Everything about the winning design made it a worthy and runaway winner, that attendees at the Imprint Canada Show crowned. The design featured numerous special effects such as suede base, puff base, silver, gold glitter, fluorescent ink and even glow-in-the-dark! The design also had embroidery over some of the screen printed elements, pointing to an impressive attention to detail that Toronto-based Merchco was able to achieve both in the design, execution and packaging, setting an extremely high bar for future competitions.

The Imprint Canada Show will next take place in Montreal and Calgary in September, before returning to Toronto for January 2025. Registration will open in April.