IMPRINT CANADA SHOW RETURNS TO WELCOME NEARLY 2,400 ATTENDEES!

The National imprint Canada Show made its long-awaited return to Toronto April 22 & 23, welcoming 2,380 trade buyers!

While so much has changed in the previous two years, the enthusiasm and excitement from attendees and exhibitors alike remained as strong and optimistic as ever.

“I always look forward to The Toronto Imprint Show. It’s a great chance to see new suppliers,” said Beverly Way of The Promotional Way.

“It was awesome seeing reps and suppliers,” said Seb Gravelle of Artext. “I brought all the staff to the Show and they loved it.”

David Phillipo of Promotional Elements was happy to be back to live events: “After a couple of years not being to attend the Show, it was great to finally go again and reconnect with familiar faces in the industry and learn about what’s new.”

Right from the show’s opening Friday at 10am, there was an unmistakeable energy for the industry to come together once again.

“The Imprint Shows are a must-attend event for anyone in the industry, said Trevor Walsh of Kenora Management Group. “It is the one place in Canada where you can speak face-to-face with reps and see the next innovations in equipment, products, software, and supplies.”

“Great show and turn out!” added Brian Bettencourt, Talbot Marketing. “It was nice seeing and chatting with suppliers face to face once again.  Nothing replaces the in-person conversations that the Show garners.”

New attendees were equally excited: “This was my first Imprint Canada Show and I really enjoyed it.  I really liked seeing the decoration methods and companies that make those machines.  It helps me share those details with my client,” explained Darryl Andree of BAMKO.

“This was my first time attending the show and I was blown away!” added Sally of The Promo Guyz. “I found so many new suppliers and was able to find solutions for issues I’ve had.”

Exhibitors were thrilled to be back as well.

“Wow, what a great two days!” exclaimed Leslie Ashby of Strategic Sales Team/Your Promo Reps. “Great Show, good attendance – doesn’t get much better than that!”

“It was definitely great to finally be back after such a long shutdown and to see everyone again,” said Elena Lombardi of Martini-Vispak. “It was a great turn out.”

S&S Activewear was voted Best Sales Environment at the Show, while Les Industries HW Canada took home the Best Booth Design honours.

Paul Bami of DezineCorp was announced as recipient of the Robert L. Scott Award for his contributions to the industry from the supplier level.

Congratulations to Elaine Rumanek of Customized Medical, winner of $1,000 courtesy of Twiga Industries and ZSK!

The Imprint Canada Show’s next stop is Le Salon National « Imprint Canada », returning to Montréal, Québec for the first time since 2001. Following that is the return of the Western Imprint Canada Show in Calgary, last held in September 2019.

The National Imprint Canada Show will return to Toronto January 6 & 7, 2023.