The organiser of the German Viscom events has revealed that a number of high-profile manufacturers from the printing, digital signage and display sectors have signed up to participate in this year's event in Düsseldorf, on November 7th to 9th.

Amongst the 200 exhibitors to have confirmed so far are Agfa, Canon, Epson, Fujifilm, HP, Mimaki, Mutoh, Seiko and Spandex from the print sector, while LG Electronics and NEC Display will be amongst the digital signage vendors. Narrow-format printer manufacturer OKI will also take a stand for the first time.

"As in the previous years, we focus on two aspects," comments event director Petra Lassahn. "On the one hand, to bring together the right companies and target groups, [and] on the other to offer a high-calibre supporting programme with examples of best practice to demonstrate the capabilities of visual communication." Reed Exhibitions Deutschland has confirmed that the World of Inspiration area, lecture program and the Digital Signage Best Practice Awards will return in 2013.

Last year's show saw 12,100 visitors explore 327 exhibitors' stands. The event travels biennially between Frankfurt and Düsseldorf.