The European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association (ESMA) successfully concluded its annual General Assembly in Milan, bringing together industry leaders for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the election of a new Board of Directors. This year’s assembly marked the appointment of Tracey Brown from Meteor Inkjet as the new Chair of ESMA.
The event commenced on the evening of 20 March with two keynote presentations: Enrico Barboglio from Stratego Group who outlined the current landscape of the Italian printing sector, was followed by Stefania Bolla from IXLA, who showcased cutting-edge technologies for security document printing.
Elaine Campling receives ESMA Honourable Award from Peter ButtiensA highlight of the assembly was the presentation of the ESMA Honourable Ambassador Award to Elaine Campling, a dedicated contributor and long-time Chair of ESMA’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection Committee. In her acceptance speech, Elaine expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am privileged to have been part of the committee for over twenty years. It is difficult to put into words how proud I am to have been named the ESMA Honourable Ambassador. This award means a lot to me, coming from an organisation with great standing, that continues to evolve and remains strongly focused on providing value to the membership.”
As part of its biennial governance cycle, ESMA elected a new Board of Directors. Tracey Brown will lead the Board as Chair, supported by Vice-Chair Steve Wakefield (Fujifilm) and Treasurer Holly Steedman (IST INTECH). Additional Board members include Aliasgar Eranpurwala (Seiko Instruments), Pietro Giuliani (Saati), Friedrich Goldner (Marabu), Robin McMillan (Sun Chemical), Marion Niland (Lotus Holland), Jason Remnant (Ricoh), Debbie Thorp (Inkjet Connect), Jan van Schaik (SPS TechnoScreen), Samuel Wagner (Sefar), and Manuel Zuckerman (Fimor).
Tracey Brown Meteor Inkjet ESMA Chair 2025 27Speaking on her new role, Tracey Brown commented, “I have been an enthusiastic supporter of ESMA since 2018 and it has been a privilege to work with such a pivotal organisation. I am incredibly proud of what we offer our members—from expert technical guidance to invaluable networking opportunities. With the launch of the new Screen Print Innovations (SPI) exhibition and the undeniable impact of the Industrial Print Integration (IPI) conference, the only event of its kind in the world, ESMA continues to thrive. I look forward to working closely with the Board, the Management Team and the wider ESMA community to build on our successes and continue delivering tangible value to our members”
For the latest updates on the SPI exhibition, the IPI conference, and other exciting developments in specialist, functional, and industrial printing, please visit www.esma.com.
