Biggest print revolution since Gutenberg
The ultimate accolade for any new printing technology is to be hailed as “the biggest revolution since Gutenberg”. That is how The Guardian headline...
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And finally a word from Henry Ford’s butcher
Aug 17, 2012 | The innovation blog
The innovation consultant Scott Berkun (http://www.scottberkun.com/blog/2008/the-irony-of-creative-change/) says one reason why so many companies find it so hard to innovate is that they want “to be creative without...
Read MoreCowardly consultants
Jun 6, 2012 | The innovation blog
Cowardly consultants Scott Berkun is a guru, an author of three business bestsellers (most notably ‘Mindfire: Big Ideas For Curious Minds’) but he is brave and generous enough on his website (www.scottberkun. com) to...
Read MoreIT, Google and UK plc
Jun 6, 2012 | The innovation blog
IT, Google and UK plc This April, Prism Total IT Solutions began delivering cheap, basic computers into British schools in an initiative which company co-founder Gary David Smith believes will help ameliorate the...
Read MoreWho is the greenest of them all?
Jun 6, 2012 | The innovation blog
Award winners aren’t always trailblazers but it’s hard not to be impressed by the meticulousness of New Jersey printer Sandy Clifton’s environmental programme. The company has just won an award from...
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21 February to 23 February 2027
Printwear & Promotion LIVE!
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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.
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The Sign Industry Awards
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National Conference Centre, Birmingham
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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
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Messe Munich, Germany
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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.
