FESPA expands global network by welcoming new association member Asoingraf

Print Solutions

FESPA has announced that Asoingraf (Asociación de la Industria Gráfica Costarricense), the national association for the graphic arts and printing industry in Costa Rica, has joined as an association member. The decision was approved at the 2025 general assembly, which was attended by Marco Vinicio Vargas Chevez, president of Asoingraf.

Founded in 1987, Asoingraf represents companies and professionals in the graphic arts and printing industry in Costa Rica. The Association organises the Expográfica, the country's leading trade show for the sector, as well as delivering industry training programmes, awards ceremonies and seminars that emphasise how print and graphic arts businesses can implement sustainable practices.

By becoming a FESPA association member, Asoingraf joins the largest global network of national printing and graphics associations. This partnership will support the sharing of technical and market knowledge in Costa Rica and the Central America region. It will also promote the use of recognised international standards in areas such as process efficiency, colour and production management, and environmental performance, which align closely with FESPA’s knowledge sharing platforms.

Daniel Sunderland, president of FESPA and vice president of Canagraf, the local association in Mexico, commented: ‘Welcoming Asoingraf as a FESPA association member strengthens our global reach and deepens our representation in Central America. I am excited to seeing how FESPA can support the Costa Rican print community through Asoingraf’s local events and initiatives. By working with Asoingraf, FESPA is able to further share knowledge, drive innovation and strengthen its global community.’

The association will now participate in FESPA events, working groups and sustainability projects. Its input will reflect the needs and experiences of print businesses in Costa Rica, as well as the Central American region, which will benefit the wider international community.