In a decision approved at the 2025 FESPA General Assembly, the latest Association Member to be added to the growing FESPA global network is the Asociación de la Industria Gráfica Costarricense, or ASOINGRAF. the national association for the graphic arts and printing industry in Costa Rica,
Founded in 1987, ASOINGRAF - presided over by Marco Vinicio Vargas Chevez who attended the General Assembly in person - 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.
Daniel Sunderland, President of FESPA and Vice President of Canagraf, FESPA's local Association in Mexico, says: “By working with ASOINGRAF, FESPA will be able to further share knowledge, drive innovation and strengthen its global community and I am excited to see how FESPA can support the Costa Rican print community through ASOINGRAF’s local events and initiatives.”
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. ASOINGRAF 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 FESPA community.
