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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21 February to 23 February 2027
Printwear & Promotion LIVE!

www.printwearandpromotionlive.co.uk

Where?

Hall 20, NEC Birmingham

What is it?

Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is the UK's leading exhibition for the garment and promotional product decoration industry.

The 2026 event saw more than 120 exhibitors showcase the very latest bits of garment decoration equipment and blank garments to thousands of visitors.

Key players from across the marketplace, including Gildan, Roland DG, Fruit of the Loom, Resolute, UPM Metamark, and Stahls’ UK, have already signed up to exhibit.

If you are looking to diversify in 2027, this is one exhibition you should not miss out on!

22 February 2027
The Sign Industry Awards

www.thesignindustryawards.co.uk

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham

What is it?

The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications.

6 April to 9 April 2027
FESPA Global Print Expo 2027

www.fespa.com

Where?

Messe Munich, Germany

What is it?

FESPA Global Print Expo is Europe’s leading exhibition for screen, digital and wide-format printing, textile printing, and signage.

Discover the latest technology, materials, and applications across print, personalisation and signage. You’ll experience live demonstrations, get hands-on with the latest tech and get your business ahead making new connections at networking events. It’s the perfect chance to explore how print is evolving. Co-located with the European Sign Expo, WrapFest and Textile it features product launches, live demonstrations, expert talks, and competitions like World Wrap Masters. With a strong focus on business growth, automation, and investment-ready buyers, the expo is an essential platform for professionals seeking the latest print solutions and industry trends.

Whether you’re a print service provider, a brand owner, or a creative professional, see the future of print coming to life at FESPA 2027. Secure your place at the heart of print innovation.