26 April 2012
Do any printers still take their partners with them when they go to trade shows abroad? Details of the scope of this year’s drupacity have left me wondering because it seems other halves could have a fab time indulging...
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23 April 2012
Apr 20, 2012 | Lesley Simpson
It’s great to see companies involved in this sector winning Queen’s Awards, proving that there is plenty of innovation both in terms of product and strategic development. This year’s Widthwise Report focuses on...
Read More19 April 2012
Apr 19, 2012 | Lesley Simpson
What do you understand ‘sustainability’ to mean in terms of your company ethos? For so many printers it seems to mean little more than offering print using greener inks and materials, and perhaps offering a waste collection...
Read More16 April 2012
Apr 13, 2012 | Lesley Simpson
With little over a fortnight to go before Drupa I’m wondering whether the spurt of investment we’ve seen in finishing equipment for the wide-format arena in the last couple of years has slowed with a bigger injection of cash now...
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Apr 12, 2012 | Lesley Simpson
Are we about to see a price war? Noting Graphtec GB’s move to cut the costs of its FC8000 and CE5000 plotter/cutters by up to 30% one wonders if it’s a sign of things to come among other manufacturers and suppliers – or...
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Upcoming Events
22-24 FEB, 2026
Sign & Digital UK
Where?
Hall 6, NEC, Birmingham
Cost?
Free to members of the sign making and digital print trade.
What is it?
Running for more than 35 years, Sign & Digital UK is a central part of the industry’s calendar, providing an annual launch pad for all that is new, and an economic stimulus for the industry. The show gives the opportunity to meet in person, see and compare equipment and kit from the major industry suppliers, and the chance to source new suppliers and gather new ideas to enhance and drive your business forward.
23 FEB, 2026
The Sign Industry Awards
Where?
National Conference Centre, Birmingham.
Cost?
An individual ticket is £289, whereas a table of 10 is £2,800.
What is it?
The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, 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. With over 35 years of industry service, SDUK and Sign Update ensure that everyone in the industry has a voice, highlighting and rewarding the best in the field.
