Graph Expo Integration

This wasn't the only reference to future results at this year's show. Though plenty of new products were on display, some vendors simply hinted of great products to come at next year's Drupa trade show, in Germany.

Despite this, more than 38,000 industry professionals came to Chicago to visit the 580 companies exhibiting their wares. According to show organizers, this year's event marked "the long awaited rebound in sales, profits and investment in the graphic communications industry." And indeed a number of pieces of equipment on display were proudly marked with "Sold" signs.