With around 65 member companies, ESMA offers a uniquely close and active network. Communication lines are short, decisions are fast, and members who choose to engage can directly shape ESMA activities, industry standards and future developments in printing. Every voice is heard – and can make an impact.
Our pillars: Technology • Knowledge • Networking • Standards • Market Access
Discover all ESMA membership benefits by expanding the points below.
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ESMA CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS
ESMA organises leading technical conferences featuring renowned speakers, tabletop exhibitions and insights into all aspects of screen, inkjet and emerging processes. Each event attracts hundreds of professionals including OEMs, printers, engineers, chemists, researchers and brand owners.
Current conferences & exhibitions:
- Industrial Print Integration (IPI)
- Textile Printing & Sustainability (TPS)
- GlassPrint
- Screen Print Innovations (SPI)
- Inkjet Print Innovations (IPI-X)
Member Benefits
- Reduced fees for speakers, exhibitors and delegates
- Priority stand choice and speaker consideration
- Direct input into programme development
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunities
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ESMA PAVILIONS
ESMA hosts collective pavilions at major global tradeshows, showcasing the latest printing technologies across multiple market sectors.
Current pavilions:
Member Benefits
- Reduced exhibiting costs and flexible formats
- Pavilion services including hospitality
- Guided access to new and niche markets
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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
ESMA cooperates with leading academic, industrial and event organisations including DITF, Euratex, Fraunhofer institutes, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Stuttgart Media University, University of Cambridge, University of Hasselt/IMEC and more.
Member Benefits
- Reduced entry fees to partner events
- Access to meeting spaces
- Participation in collaborative research and projects
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ESMA COMMITTEES
Health, Safety & Environmental Protection (HSEP)
Updates and guidance on REACH, GHS, CLP, DPP, sustainability, recycling and nanotechnology legislation.
Technology, Applications & Marketing Activities (TAMA)
Development of conferences, trainings, partnerships and quality/certification workgroups.
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ESMA ACADEMY
Certified, hands-on courses developed with leading universities and institutes, as well ESMA members. Topics include:
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ESMA EXPERT TEAM
A network of specialists from ESMA member companies offering technical support to the printing community. Industry questions routed through ESMA generate visibility and new business opportunities for participating experts.
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COMMUNICATION REACH
ESMA reaches over 60,000 industry contacts with its newsletters and mailings. Members receive visibility in print editions and can leverage additional advertising options. Through our media partner Specialist Printing Worldwide, members can publish articles, case studies and press releases when using partner marketing services.
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EUROPEAN PROJECTS
ESMA participates in EU-funded initiatives such as CLIP, POLEOT, PAPERONICS and ACT-3D, and plans brokerage events to connect members with new funding and collaboration opportunities. Members are invited to join or propose new project ideas.
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ESMA members are manufacturers and technology partners within the industry based on screen, digital, pad or any close related printing technology. All potential members are evaluated and accepted by the Board.
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MEMBERSHIP FOR MANUFACTURERS
Small members are companies with a turnover of less than 5 million euros. Their membership fee is 2,000 euros per year.
Large members are companies with a turnover starting from 5 million euros. Their membership fee is 3,900 euros per year.
When joining during a calendar year, the membership is calculated pro rata, see below:When joining in… The yearly fee for a small member The yearly fee for a large member January 2,000 3,900 February 2,000 3,900 March 2,000 3,900 April 2,000 3,900 May 1,333 2,600 June 1,333 2,600 July 1,333 2,600 August 1,333 2,600 September 667 1,300 October 667 1,300 November 667 1,300 December 667 1,300 -
MEMBERSHIP FOR TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
A Technology Partner is a company or an individual involved in using, promoting, supporting screen or digital inkjet printing in the general purpose.Excluded are all suppliers or OEM partners because these qualify as full members. Included are resellers, distributors, consultants, printers, developers… using or supporting in a professional way the technology described before.
Membership fee for technology partners is 500 euros per year (250 euros for registrations between July and December).
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