What is FESPA?
What is FESPA Bulgaria?
FESPA Bulgaria is a voluntary, non-governmental, and independent association of manufacturers of screen, digital, textile, and other types of printing, as well as manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, technologies, and consumables for such printing, and other related activities. Registered in 2011 as the Bulgarian Association for Contemporary Graphics and Printing (BACGP), FESPA Bulgaria has carried this name since 2018.
How many companies are members of the association?
Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board: Daniel Sarandev, Sarv Ltd.
Deputy Chairman of the Board: Ivaylo Tsvetkov, Bivalvia Ltd.
Board Member: Anastasia Salabasheva, individual
Secretary: Desislava Todorova, Polygraphy Info Ltd.
Members
You can view the current list of members here.
Applications for membership are open year-round. New members are admitted at the General Meeting.
Who are Fespa Bulgaria's partner organizations?
The association's main partner is the international organization FESPA.
The Bulgarian association joined FESPA in September 2011 as an associate member.
Since September 2013, it has been a full member of the organization, and since 2018, it has had the right to use the name Fespa Bulgaria.
What is Club Fespa?
Club FESPA is an international membership program that provides access to specialized content, business resources, training, research, and initiatives within the global FESPA community.
When was FESPA Bulgaria founded?
The organization was established in 2011 as the Bulgarian Association for Contemporary Graphics and Print (BASGP).
Since 2018, it has been the official representative of the international organization FESPA in Bulgaria and operates as FESPA Bulgaria.
Who runs FESPA Bulgaria?
FESPA Bulgaria is governed by a Management Board, elected by the association's members.
Daniel Sarandev (SARV Ltd.) serves as the Chairman of the Management Board, Ivaylo Tsvetkov (Bivalvia Ltd.) is the Deputy Chairman, and Anastasia Salabasheva is a member of the Management Board.
The Secretary of the association is Desislava Todorova (Polygraphia Info Ltd.).
For whom and how is it useful?
What are the benefits of membership?
Membership in FESPA Bulgaria gives you access to a professional community, international expertise, industry events, and opportunities to build new partnerships.
In addition to access to knowledge and contacts, you become part of FESPA's global network, which connects professionals and organizations from dozens of countries worldwide.
What does FESPA Bulgaria offer its members?
Members gain access to a professional community, industry events and training, FESPA's international network, up-to-date industry news and trends, and opportunities for knowledge exchange and best practices.
How many companies are members of the association?
FESPA Bulgaria unites companies and specialists from various segments of the printing industry.
You can view the current list of the association's members on the Members page of the website.
New members are accepted following a decision by the General Assembly, and membership applications are accepted year-round.
Who is FESPA Bulgaria for?
For every company in the graphic and printing industries that wishes to grow, produce, and succeed, FESPA Bulgaria can provide an effective channel for training and finding new market niches.
Members of the association can include both printers with various technological capabilities, as well as suppliers or other companies in the field of graphic design.
Why join us?
By joining FESPA Bulgaria, you will be able to expand your network of professional contacts. This is the only way your ideas can be successfully realized, along with access to invaluable know-how acquired during events and trips, involving professionals from all sectors of the economy.
By becoming part of our family of over 15,000 companies worldwide, you can use the FESPA logo as your business card to potential clients.
Membership questions
How can I become a member?
To apply for membership, you need to familiarize yourself with the Bylaws of the association and complete the application form here.
After reviewing the documents, we will contact you regarding the next steps.
When can I apply?
Membership applications are accepted throughout the year.
New members are approved according to the association's procedures and following a decision by the General Assembly.
Is FESPA Bulgaria membership paid?
Yes. Membership includes a one-time initiation fee and an annual membership fee.
What are the membership fees?
The initiation fee for new members is 50 euros.
The annual membership fee is:
• 260 euros for legal entities and sole traders;
• 130 euros for individuals and freelancers.
How are membership fees paid?
The membership fee can be paid in full by January 31st or in two equal installments.
For installment payments, the deadlines are:
• by January 31st – for the first half of the year;
• by July 31st – for the second half of the year.
What are the membership types?
FESPA Bulgaria offers membership to companies, sole traders, individuals, and freelance professionals working in the fields of printing, visual communications, and related industries.