WrapFest has announced ten vehicle wrapping specialists are sponsoring its first ever event.

Hexis, 3M, Avery Dennison, APA, Grafityp, Spandex, William Smith, Surfex, HP and Metamark will sponsor the event, running from 26 to 27 April 2023 at Silverstone, UK. They will each deliver exclusive wrapping demonstrations and training-style content to attendees, as well as having a stand in the main exhibition area.

European sign vinyl film manufacturer and adhesive coating manufacturer Hexis is the event’s Pole Position sponsor. In addition to showcasing its popular Skintac wrap vinyl range, paint protection and automotive tint films, the company will also sponsor the UK and Ireland World Wrap Masters competition, for which it will be the exclusive vinyl supplier.

Among the platinum sponsors are 3M, Avery Dennison, APA, Grafityp, Spandex and William Smith. Each of these suppliers will showcase their diverse portfolio of wrap films, in an array of colours and effects, and wider tools and accessories that provide solutions for every stage of the vehicle wrapping process. Surfex is gold sponsor of the event, while HP and Metamark have been announced as WrapFest’s silver sponsors.

Duncan MacOwan, Head of Marketing and Events, Fespa, said, ‘We are delighted to confirm that some of the industry’s biggest names will deliver live demonstrations at the first ever WrapFest. The pit-garage area promises to be a vibrant feature where attendees can learn about new materials and pick up quality techniques that can be transferred to their business; we know from this community just how much attendees will benefit from witnessing experts first-hand.’