The 2026 Impressions Expo in Long Beach made one thing clear: equipment is the key to producing more garments, reducing labor costs, and ultimately landing those larger accounts. We’re recapping the top 3 equipment innovations that stood out at the Impressions expo. Plus, how Beacon Funding is helping screen printers and embroiderers acquire them with flexible financing.
What’s in this article:
- Top 3 Innovations from the 2026 Impressions Expo
- Financing Decorated Apparel Equipment with Beacon Funding
- Frequently Asked Questions About Beacon Funding
- Beacon Funding's $150 VISA Gift Card Winner
- 3 Exclusive Equipment Financing Specials for Decorated Apparel Businesses
- Highlights from the 2026 Long Beach Impressions Expo + Video Tour
Top 3 Innovations from Impressions Expo 2026
1) M&R’s Stinger SeriesTM Automatic Screen Printing Presses
M&R launched their brand new Stinger SeriesTM at the 2026 Impressions Expo. Look for thew new signature yellow & blue and you’ll find the two new automatic screen printing presses: the M&R HORNETTM and YELLOWJACKETTM.. The new line aims to combine what screen printers loved about the COBRATM and SPORTSMANTM models. The improved indexing ramp up production speeds up to ~1,020 impressions/hour. With MPR (Management Production Reporting), shops can also track how many shirts they print and how fast.
Why are screen printers excited? Tool-free adjustments equal less downtime. Double indexing means faster rotations and boosts in daily output.
M&R Extended Term Financing Special:
Financing with Beacon Funding makes it easy to add the latest screen printing equipment for M&R.
- Low monthly payments
- Up to 84 months financing
- $0 down for qualified buyers
- Minimum $50K financed, select new models
- Standard credit terms apply
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2) ROQ ECO & ROQ E: Automation‑Forward Press Platforms
ROQ’s booth showcased their ECO and E automatic screen printing presses running live all weekend. Their presentation emphasized automation‑friendly layouts that can be run by a single operator. These machines reduce operator burden, increase consistency, and integrate smoothly with finishing systems like folding and packing lines.
Why do shops care? Ideal for businesses short on labor or scaling to higher volumes.
Financing Advantage:
Well-qualified buyers can finance ROQ and other decorated apparel equipment with Beacon Funding’s as low as $0 down.*
- $0 down for qualified buyers
- Available on applications submitted through 2/27/2026.
- View the landing page for full terms and conditions.
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3) Embroidery Equipment from Industry Leaders
Multi‑head and single‑head embroidery machines from exhibitors like remained staple attractions for shops expanding or diversifying their decoration services. Highly automated heads, smoother tension control, and higher stitch speeds were common themes at the Hirsch Solutions booth
Why do shops care? Embroidery remains a high‑margin, high‑demand revenue stream for decorators serving corporate, uniform, and promotional clients.
Hirsh Solutions Financing Advantage:
- New equipment from Hirsh Solutions
- Starting at $75* for the first 3-6 months
- Ends 4/30/26
- View the landing page for full terms and conditions.
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Financing Decorated Apparel Equipment with Beacon Funding
The innovations showcased at Impressions Expo 2026 prove that automation, efficiency, and smarter production workflows are no longer optional — they’re the new industry standard. Beacon Funding specializes in helping screen printers and embroiderers secure financing for equipment. With 35 years of expertise, thousands of businesses have relied on Beacon Funding to modernize their shops.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beacon Funding
Who Does Beacon Funding Approve?
Beacon Funding finances a wide range of businesses – from brand-new start-ups to established shops with decades of experience.
Do You Finance New and Used Equipment?
Yes, Beacon Funding finances both new and used decorated apparel equipment, giving shops the flexibility to add in equipment without a large upfront cash investment.
How Long Does the Application Take?
Typically, the online application takes a few minutes and can be completed from any device.
How Fast Will I Get a Decision?
Most businesses receive a financing decision from Beacon Funding within 24 hours.
Was Beacon Funding at the 2026 Long Beach Impressions Expo?
Yes, Beacon Funding was at booth #3805 approving clients for equipment financing and leasing plans at the show. The booth also had a raffle anyone could enter if they dropped by.
Who Won Beacon Funding’s $150 VISA Giveaway?
Thomas Nakazawa of Stitch Master Custom Embroidery won a $150 VISA gift card at Beacon Funding’s booth.
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3 Exclusive Equipment Financing Specials for Decorated Apparel Businesses
Whether you’re upgrading one piece of equipment or transforming your entire workflow, Beacon Funding has a budget-friendly financing solution.
Perfect for shops upgrading to Stinger SeriesTM presses, dryers, unloaders, or finishing systems.
👉 Explore our M&R extended‑term special
Ideal for keeping upfront costs low as you add screen printing, hybrid, embroidery, drying, finishing, and automation equipment.
👉 See if you qualify for $0 down
Hirsch Solutions is the exclusive U.S. Tajima distributor. If you’ve been eyeing a Tajima embroidery machine, financing provides extremely low payments and stress-free transition.
👉 See if you qualify 3-6 months at $75/mo
Highlights from the 2026 Long Beach Impressions Expo + Video Tour
With 296+ exhibitors, the expo was bursting with trends, equipment, software, and suppliers. Watch as Matt Marcotte, Inktavo, takes you through the biggest print industry trade show of the year - Impressions Long Beach 2026! Get an exclusive look at the latest equipment innovations, automation breakthroughs, and game-changing technology for screen printing, DTF, embroidery, and apparel decoration.