Category: Talking Point

IR talks to… Richard McCombe

Feb 9, 2016 | Talking Point

Matic Media Services knows how to make money from Web-to-print. Having established PhotoArtWarehouse.co.uk in 2010 and WooWooNails.com in 2012, the Lanarkshire-based large-format PSP has now formed NextDayPosters.co.uk. I asked MD Richard McCombe about the company’s online development capability and strategy.

IR talks to… Anthony Devine, Founder, The Ministry of Upholstery

Dec 8, 2015 | Talking Point

In September upholstery specialist Anthony Devine came to daytime TV watchers’ attention via an appearance on BBC1 TV programme ‘Money for Nothing’, in which he was seen working on a reupholstery job using his own photography to create imagery for bespoke, digitally printed fabric used to revamp a sofa.

IR talks to… Debbie McKeegan, Founder, Digetex

Nov 4, 2015 | Talking Point

On the first day of the recent Fabric Printing Now event, Digetex co-owner Debbie McKeegan gave the presentation ‘A Commercial Designer’s Journey Through Digital’.

IR talks to… Greg Craigen, Founder, SignAway

Sep 25, 2015 | Talking Point

Talk about making a statement! In June, Surrey-based SignAway, produced a 250m x 5m multi-coloured carpet and laid it the entire length of London Bridge.

IR talks to… Andy Wilson, Co-founder, PressOn

Jul 8, 2015 | Talking Point

PressOn has become a high-profile company within the large-format sector having made a number of ‘firsts’ in terms of kit investment over the last few years, and having taken a decision to make more noise about what it can do. It’s a strategy that has put co-founder Andy Wilson centre stage, but is it paying off? I went to the firm’s new home in Chatham to find out.
By Lesley Simpson

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