This year’s International Personalization Expo is set to build on last year’s momentum, expanding to feature more than 70 top suppliers, thousands of attendees, and countless opportunities to discover what’s new in the industry. Taking place Feb. 4–7 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, the Expo is where personalization professionals come to connect, learn, share ideas, and find creative ways to grow their businesses.
On The Trade Show Floor
Preview New and Featured Products Coming to APA’s International Personalization Expo
This year’s International Personalization Expo is set to build on last year’s momentum, expanding to feature more than 70 top suppliers, thousands of attendees, and countless opportunities to discover what’s new in the industry. Taking place Feb. 4–7 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, the Expo is where personalization professionals come to connect, learn, share ideas, and find creative ways to grow their businesses.
Whether you’re seeking new product lines, cutting-edge technologies, or flexible solutions that can be put into action quickly, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and refine your business strategy. Exhibitors will be showcasing fresh innovations alongside tried-and-true favorites—offering a firsthand look at what’s new and noteworthy.
Below are a selection of new and featured products you can expect to see as you navigate the trade show floor.
Stop by the Catania Medallic Specialty, Inc. booth to see a variety of U.S.-made medals that can be customized in as little as five days with no setup fees or die charges. Optional add-ons include UV printing, soft-enamel color fill, bottle opener attachments, and cutouts. cataniainc.com
At AT Designs, you can check out the Champion Belt Style Bracelets that look like leather cuff bracelets. These bracelets are fully customizable with a Velcro closure and a faux-leather material. The bracelets are unisex and can be designed with metal plates that look more like jewelry.
atdesigns.com
Circle K Trophy is participating in its first Expo this year. Stop by the booth to see examples of the company’s custom resin line of trophies that have been used by national organizations for years. The Arkansas-based company is excited to offer custom solutions for a whole new audience.
circlektrophy.com
At the Contact USA booth, you will see a variety of ADA stock signs, including some with marble and stone finishes with matching 12-inch-by-12-inch laserable sheets. They will also be displaying new wood-grain and brushed-silver options. All of the company’s signs are made by MITUSA. The 6.125-inch-by-9.125-inch ready-to-finish blanks are sold in nine colors for those who wish to make their own stock and custom signs. contactusa.net
CrystalEdge offers a large collection of acrylic awards for clients’ needs that are ideal options for recognition and awards. Stop by the CrystalEdge booth to see cutting-edge designs made in a variety of materials. Product lines include glass trophies, optic crystal, plaques, luminary bases, giftware and accessory products, and more. After checking out the CrystalEdge booth, head next door to the company’s owner, St Regis Group, to see all their offerings. crystaledge.com
Crystal Crafts is exhibiting a collection of crystal sports figurines at its booth that are ideal for sports awards and recognition. Wholesalers can choose from a variety of options that offer sleek design, craftsmanship, and great prices. “Boost your inventory with trophies that celebrate achievement and attract eager buyers,” says the company. crystalcrafts.net
Check out the latest in laser technology from Epilog Laser at their booth at the Expo. Whether you’re looking for a desktop system, a larger-format laser engraver, or an industrial galvo machine, Epilog has the equipment. epiloglaser.com
Stop by the GCC America, Inc.’s booth to check out the new GCC LaserPro Piolas 400 Laser Engraver. With a 175 ips speed and a 40-inch-by-24-inch workspace, this engraver can take on many different sizes of projects. Features include SmartEYES CCD technology, a live-view camera, brushless DC motor control, a 7-inch touch screen, status-indicator lights, and the easy-access SmartLID design. gccworld.com
At the Jackson Marking Products booth, you will see all kinds of materials and methods for making custom stamps. One option is the Brother Stamp Creator Pro instant pre-inked stamp system. Also on exhibit is the Phase II Digital Ribbon Printer (pictured here). This system allows users to print custom ribbons seamlessly. rubberstampmaterials.com
The Houston Acrylic booth will feature Dichrolam acrylic sheets, a new C02 laser-safe material. Sheets are available in six artisan styles, and they are cut like standard 1/8 inch cast acrylic. Crested with layers of dimension, Dichrolam acrylic is a good option for accessories and awards. houstonacrylic.com
The JDS Industries booth will feature a range of products, including a new item in the 2025 JDS catalog: Bison River knives. These are available with laserable handles in wood, anodized aluminum, or bone, and they come with stainless or Damascus-steel blades. Choose from several knife styles and sizes. Optional leather sheaths are also available to fit all knives. jdsindustries.com
At the LogoJET booth, you can see the UVx40R PLUS-SE Printer. Featuring an 18-inch-by-24-inch print area, versatile vacuum bed, and 360-degree rotary capabilities, this affordable UV direct-to-substrate printer is backed by a three-year warranty. logojet.com
Did you know there's a real stone material out there that's so thin and light you can cut it with a laser cutter or even a desktop cutting machine? It’s called thin-veneer and/or ultrathin-veneer stone. Stop by the Stonelite Designs booth to check out this material and see how it can be used for personalizing products and creating consumer items. stonelitedesigns.com
Marck & Associates is thrilled to unveil their Paris Tavern Mugs, which will be available to see and hold at the Expo. The mugs feature four never-before-seen glazes. Each is crafted with a reactive glaze technique to ensure it’s one of a kind. m-ware.com
Tower Ribbons and Awards is excited to introduce its new Prime Medal Line. These low-cost, 2-inch die-struck medals with enamel color fill will be available to see at the Expo. Call ahead of time to see how you can receive a free G7M-medal showroom display. toweradv.com