Things are looking up
Things are looking up
Martyn Eustace, director of Two Sides, explains how the campaign is tackling the environmental misconceptions about print, including large-format.
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A golden apportunity
May 22, 2011 | The innovation blog
A golden apportunityCan printers make money out of the iPad? A print student at a recent exhibition asked Fespa’s blogger (http://blog.fespa.com/): “What part of the production chain would it work best in? And how would a...
Read MoreBlame it on the grandsons
May 22, 2011 | The innovation blog
Blame it on the grandsons
Are family firms good for business? The eternal debate is especially relevant to print, an industry dominated by family–run small and medium sized companies. Sadly, recent research by Nicholas Bloom, Raffaella Sadun, and John van Reenen for the Harvard Business Review (http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/03/ family_firms_need_professional.html) suggests that family-run firms where the boss is a family member are even more badly managed than government-run businesses.
Read MoreThe obsolescent sales force
May 22, 2011 | The innovation blog
The obsolescent sales forceTraditionally, print was sold by sharp-suited wide boys who couldn’t see beyond bonuses and their flash company car. Yet a growing band of printers prefer to sell through an online storefront, offering...
Read MoreThe newest niche market: bus shelters
May 22, 2011 | The innovation blog
The newest niche market: bus shelters A few weeks ago in Minneapolis, locals were perplexed by what looked like giant ovens in the shape of bus shelters on several street corners. The bus shelters made as larger-than-life ovens...
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Upcoming Events
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
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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
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.
