Good on you
Well, a big congrats to Fespa on achieving ISO 20121:2012 certification for sustainable event management – and moreover, on its wide-ranging eco commitments moving forward. Just felt the need to say well done, and hope it...
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Women watch
Jul 9, 2024 | Lesley Simpson
Are there more women in print than there were a decade ago? I’d like to think the answer is yes, and at last week’s Rising Star Awards there were more females than males taking home their share of the £84,000 awarded by the...
Read MoreHopes and fears
Jul 2, 2024 | Lesley Simpson
Given the imminent General Election I’ve got to ask what you want the outcome to be – for you personally, the nation as a whole, and your business specifically? Asked to flag up their greatest concerns about doing business...
Read MoreGreener days
Jun 25, 2024 | Lesley Simpson
A reminder that it’s now just two days until Popai’s Impact24 Sustainability Summit, which takes place at Woburn House in London on 27 June. Speakers include Steve Lister, who will present ‘A Paradigm Shift in Retail...
Read MoreFancy that
Jun 18, 2024 | Lesley Simpson
OK, so we’ve got to get some sun at some point, and in my wanders around various stores I’ve seen some really cool outdoor furniture and accessories – much of which obviously includes a digitally printed element. For years...
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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.
