Moscow’s Premier Exhibition for Printing Equipment and Technologies
Printing and packaging are the invisible engines of modern communication and commerce. In Russia, the most important platform for this dynamic industry is Printech. The International Exhibition of Printing Equipment, Technologies, and Consumables is held annually at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center in Moscow, bringing together all stakeholders in the printing industry under one roof.
Exhibition Overview
Printech is one of the largest printing equipment exhibitions in Russia and Eastern Europe. The exhibition covers the full spectrum of the industry, from offset and digital printing to packaging printing, post-press processing, printing consumables, and industrial printing solutions.
A distinctive feature of Printech is its co-location with RosUpack, the international packaging industry exhibition. This simultaneous scheduling allows visitors to explore both packaging production and printing technologies in a single venue, leveraging the natural synergy between the two sectors.
Venue and Layout
Printech is held in Pavilion 2 of Crocus Expo, located in the western part of Moscow. Crocus Expo is one of Russia’s largest and most modern exhibition complexes, offering convenient access via its direct connection to the Myakinino metro station.
The exhibition floor is organised by technology category:
- Digital printing systems
- Offset printing presses
- Flexographic and gravure printing equipment
- Post-press processing machinery (cutting, folding, binding)
- Printing consumables and chemicals
- Packaging printing solutions
- Industrial and textile printing technologies
History and Development
Printech was established in the early 2000s, a period of rapid modernisation in Russia’s printing industry. Since its founding, the exhibition has become a major business platform for both domestic and international participants.
At its peak, Printech welcomed hundreds of exhibitors from more than 20 countries and attracted tens of thousands of professional visitors. The exhibition received official support from international organisations such as the German Association for Printing and Paper Technology, confirming its status as a key event on the global printing industry calendar.
Product and Service Categories
Printech hosts a comprehensive range of products covering all stages of printing technology:
Digital Printing Systems: Toner-based digital printing presses, inkjet systems, large-format printers, high-speed production printing systems, and print servers.
Conventional Printing Technologies: Sheet-fed and web offset printing presses, flexographic printing units, gravure printing presses, and letterpress systems.
Post-Press Processing: Cutting machines, folding units, binding machines, wire stitching machines, laminating devices, and embossing and punching equipment.
Packaging Printing: Corrugated board printing systems, label printing presses, flexible packaging printing solutions, and box gluing and folding machines.
Printing Consumables: Printing inks and varnishes, auxiliary chemicals, printing plates and clichés, printing blankets, cleaning materials, and spare parts.
Industrial Printing: Ceramic, glass, metal, and textile printing systems, decorative printing solutions, and industrial labelling systems.
The Synergy with RosUpack
One of Printech’s most significant advantages is its co-location with RosUpack, the international exhibition for packaging. Together, the two events cover the entire packaging production chain:
- RosUpack: Packaging materials, containers, packaging production machinery, and logistics solutions
- Printech: Printing technologies for packaging, labelling systems, and decoration solutions
This combination allows packaging manufacturers to evaluate both packaging materials and printing technologies in a single visit. For companies active in label printing, flexible packaging printing, and corrugated board printing, this simultaneous arrangement provides substantial time and cost savings.
Visitor Profile
Printech appeals primarily to a professional audience. The majority of visitors are printing business owners, production managers, technical specialists, and procurement professionals. In addition, packaging manufacturers, publishing houses, advertising agencies, label producers, and converting companies form a significant portion of attendees.
The main industries represented among visitors include:
- Printing and printing services
- Packaging production
- Publishing and media
- Label production
- Advertising and promotional products
- Textiles and decoration
- Logistics and retail
Business Programme and Events
Printech is more than a static exhibition. The event features a rich programme of conferences, seminars, and master classes, offering industry professionals opportunities to follow current developments and acquire new skills.
Topics frequently addressed in the programme include:
- Advantages and integration of digital printing versus offset printing
- Sustainable printing technologies and environmentally friendly materials
- Innovative solutions in packaging printing
- Automation in post-press processing
- Strategies for increasing efficiency in printing houses
- Import substitution in the printing industry
Recent Editions and Current Status
Despite geopolitical changes in recent years, Printech remains an important meeting point for the Russian printing industry. The exhibition continues to host participants from Russia, China, India, Iran, Turkey, and CIS countries alongside domestic manufacturers.
Russian companies active in label and packaging printing particularly value the exhibition as a platform for market assessment and technology comparison before making new equipment investments. Participation by software and automation solution providers has also increased year by year.
Focus on Labelling and Packaging
One of Printech’s strongest sections is labelling and packaging printing. This area of the exhibition has grown significantly as demand for high-quality labels, flexible packaging, and corrugated printing has increased across Russian industry. Manufacturers of self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, in-mould labels, and RFID-enabled packaging find specialised suppliers and technologies at Printech that are difficult to encounter elsewhere in the Russian market.
The exhibition also showcases narrow-web printing presses, rotary screen printing units, hot foil stamping machines, and digital label presses capable of producing short runs with variable data.
Import Substitution and Domestic Solutions
In common with other Russian industrial exhibitions, import substitution has become a recurring theme at Printech. Russian manufacturers of printing consumables, including inks, fountain solutions, and cleaning chemicals, have expanded their presence at the exhibition. Domestic producers of post-press equipment and finishing machinery have also gained visibility, offering alternatives to previously imported European and American products.
The exhibition provides a forum for discussing how Russian printing houses can maintain production quality while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. Technical sessions dedicated to sourcing domestic replacements for specialised consumables draw engaged audiences of production managers and technical directors.
Looking Ahead
Future editions of Printech are expected to place greater emphasis on digital printing technologies and Industry 4.0 applications. Digital printing systems, which offer cost advantages for short runs, personalisation capabilities, and faster delivery times, will continue to play a key role in the transformation of the printing industry.
Sustainability and environmentally friendly printing solutions are also becoming an increasingly important theme. Recyclable materials, vegetable-based inks, and energy-efficient printing systems are gaining importance for both producers and customers. The exhibition has responded by dedicating more floor space and programme time to green technologies.
Integration of artificial intelligence and automated workflow systems is another emerging trend visible at Printech. Software solutions for prepress automation, colour management, and production tracking are being demonstrated alongside hardware, reflecting the industry’s move toward fully digitalised print production.
Practical Information for Visitors
- Dates: June 16 – 19, 2026
- Venue: Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Pavilion 2
- Address: 16 Mezhdunarodnaya Street, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast
- Metro Station: Myakinino (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line)
Printech is the most important event for monitoring the pulse of Russia’s printing and printing equipment industry. At the exhibition, visitors can see the latest printing presses in operation, compare different technologies, hold discussions with leading suppliers, and share experiences with colleagues.
Whether you are the owner of a large printing business, a technician from a small print shop, or a procurement specialist from a packaging manufacturing company, Printech offers the opportunity to stay ahead of industry developments. Held annually at Crocus Expo in Moscow, this major gathering is where the ideas, technologies, and collaborations that shape the future of the printing world come to life.
