As we march along into this new year, we are preparing for a busy one - All American Print Supply is hitting the road and coming to a city near you! There is no better way to experience direct-to-film and direct-to-garment printing the way it was meant to be done than at one of our events. Having all the equipment out and running really gives you a clear picture of how the machines work and what they are capable of. This year will feature a variety of different events, and we are breaking down what's coming up next, so get ready to cash in those frequent flyer miles.

Last month, we covered the upcoming DAX event in Kansas City, MO, which is the first of 2 stops on the DAX train where we will be exhibiting. One of the parts I really enjoy about the DAX shows is the mixer after day 1: right after the exhibition hall closes, right on-site, and there’s food. Being able to unwind with a good meal after a long day on the tradeshow floor is even better when you don’t have to round up a group of people and wait for a large party to be seated once we all agree on a place and get there. This connection is great as it is meant to serve as a bridgeway for exhibitors and attendees to discuss really anything. Since our last posting, seminar details have been confirmed, and I am proud to announce that on the morning of Day 1 at DAX KC, Adam and I will be putting on a seminar focused on building a business with direct to film and what you need to know. 8:30 am is the kickoff time, and we are expecting a full house as usual, so be sure to be on time so you don’t miss out!

Picking back up to April, we are looking forward to the last stop on the DAX tour in the Chicago area. This was my first DAX stop last year and is part of the reason we had to come back! The plan is to give another class, but you can count on the screen print, embroidery, DTG, and DTF communities to unite under one roof for education, killer equipment deals, and a whole lot of fun. It has been great to see this show grow to the heights it has, and it is an honor to be a part of this production.

Fast forward to summertime madness and the Graphics Pro Expo circuit. We will be jumping on the two dates in Long Beach and Philadelphia. I knew these would land on our calendar as our two main branches are local to these areas, so expect a little extra sizzle to the steak that is GPX. As of now, no scheduled seminars are on the docket, but you never know! Local shows usually mean more equipment, more demonstrations, and more support in the booth, so these are extra special to us being in our backyards. Stay tuned for free registration information and booth numbers to follow. Long Beach GPX is June 13-15 and Philly is July 10-12.

Which brings us to the biggest print event on earth: Printing United. Making its return to Sin City, this is the perfect way to cap off the season. This epic event will be sure to draw crowds as the industry’s best and brightest will be on full display, and you never know what sort of surprises will be in store. New equipment, sneak previews, and an all-star lineup of attendees and exhibitors are all part of the deal September 10-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As always, you can count on us to make sure your admission fees are covered and the booth will be brimming with everything you need to get your custom apparel business off the ground. Rub shoulders with the industry and take in the full print world in the largest exhibition for printing here in the US. Actually... the WORLD.