Category: Lesley Simpson

A print industry ponderance

What do you think about possible print industry participation in the new Design Factory Birmingham project – or in the existing London or Manchester ones for that matter? The Birmingham hub will be based at Aston...

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Calling on friends, old and new

Large-format trade printer RMC will be one of those exhibiting at the Sign and Digital UK show at the NEC on 25-27 February, where it “seeks to facilitate valuable connections with existing and future clients”. I’m seeking to...

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A breath of air

It’s great to hear that the pollution eating Clean Air product is beginning to be used a bit more widely on outdoor graphics – see the news story about it being sprayed onto trailer graphics – but I can’t quite...

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Taking stock

Are you having supply chain issues due to the situation in the Red Sea? I thought it appropriate to flag up here that inks and coatings specialist Flint Group has issued a statement commenting on the escalating impact caused by...

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I’m sick, sick, sick

Today, 5 February, is National Sickie Day – statistically the day when most workers are likely to call in sick, according to research first conducted by British law firm ELAS in 2011, with a recent report by the Chartered...

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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.