Category: Lesley Simpson

What do you reckon?

What’s your thinking on the £185 – £350 per tonne charge on paper and board packaging given in the government’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) ‘illustrative’ fees published on 15 August? Is that anything like the...

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Testing, testing…

Have you ever been a beta site for a piece of wide-format kit? If so, I’d be interested in hearing from you. News of Freestyle having taken the UK’s first Agfa Anapurna Ciervo H3200 printer has me pondering on the benefits and...

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The sunnies are on…

…and the brolly is packed – to act as a sunshade obviously – as I’m off to the British seaside for a few days, so the usual Image Reports news service will be halted briefly. Worry not, I’ll bring you up to speed in...

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Billboards are banned

Are there holes in the argument put forward by Swiss town Vernier to ban advertising billboards from its streets? The story was recently flagged up on my Apple News feed when this inconspicuous suburb close to Geneva became the...

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For art’s sake

Seeing that Moss has been key to a new public art installation in London’s Paddington Square has me wondering just how many PSPs collaborate with artists on large-scale works?

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29 September to 1 October, 2026
The Print Show

https://www.theprintshow.co.uk/

Where?

NEC Birmingham, UK • Hall 1

What is it?

The Print Show is committed to helping visitors discover new opportunities for their business, demonstrating that print is so much more than simply putting ink on paper. With access to exhibitors from all corners of the industry, all free of charge, The Print Show is an event that cannot be missed.

Now in its 10th anniversary year, The Print Show is established as the most important and best-attended industry event in the UK, and is still the only exhibition entirely dedicated to the UK print sector. The Print Show is the primary meeting point for the market, offering visitors the opportunity to see the latest technological developments, meet and network with peers, and access advice from some of the leading experts in print.

30 September 2026
The Print Industry Awards

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

What is it?

The Print Industry Awards celebrate excellence across the print and visual communications sector, recognising the achievements, innovation and talent that drive the industry forward. From outstanding print businesses and suppliers to individual professionals, the awards highlight the very best in print, digital and visual communications. Backed by decades of industry expertise, the Print Industry Awards provide a platform to showcase success, raise standards and honour those making a real impact.