Slash and burn
Slash and burn
Cost cutting is still high on most company agendas, but it’s all too easy to do long term damage for short term gain. Follow these pointers for a more sustainable process.
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Dare to be different
Nov 8, 2009 | Business
Dare to be different
To market its bespoke printed furniture Digital Plus is showing off its wares and taking orders at a bookshop. Co-founder Owen Russell explains the rationale.
Read MoreWhere are we going to?
Nov 8, 2009 | Business
Where are we going to?
In its new report Novel Applications for Printing Technologies, PIra takes an in-depth look at novel printing methods and potential markets over the next 15 years. Here, the report’s author, Sean Smyth, looks at future possibilities for wide-format inkjet printing.
Read MoreTime to call in the experts
Nov 8, 2009 | Business
Time to call in the experts
DIY is all well and good but sometimes you need outside expertise. Vision in Print provides just that via its business improvement programme which gives you the framework to build a more streamlined and efficient business.
Read MoreThe line of succession
Sep 29, 2009 | Business
The line of succession
Do you know who will take over the family business when it’s time for you to wave goodbye? Unless you have a plan in place you might find yourself dethroned withoutthe due level of financial support.
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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
www.thesignindustryawards.co.uk
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.
