Category: People News

New MD for Mimaki Europe

Jan 29, 2024 | People News

Takao Terashima has been appointed the new managing director of Mimaki Europe, where he succeeds Takahiro Hiraki.

Metamark UK appoints Phil Wild as CEO

Jan 19, 2024 | People News

Metamark UK has appointed Phil Wild as CEO to spearhead an expansion programme aimed at driving sales beyond £100m via merger and acquisition, new product introductions and organic growth in its core sign and display markets.

Rt Hon the Baroness Morgan of Cotes named Printing Charity president

Jan 10, 2024 | People News

The Printing Charity has announced that Nicky Morgan, the Rt Hon the Baroness Morgan of Cotes, has accepted its invitation to become president for 2024.

New president and CEO for Canon USA

Jan 5, 2024 | People News

Canon USA has announced the appointment of Isao ‘Sammy’ Kobayashi as president and CEO, effective from 1January, after serving as president and CEO at Canon Canada for the past year. He succeeds Kazuto ‘Kevin’ Ogawa, who returns to Japan for a new assignment following five years at Canon USA where he became president and CEO in April 2020.

Enfocus appoints Tim Bernaerdt as director

Dec 14, 2023 | People News

Enfocus has made its head of customer success, Tim Bernaerdt, a director of the company. His replacement is yet to be appointed.

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22-24 FEB, 2026
Sign & Digital UK

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Hall 6, NEC, Birmingham

Cost?

Free to members of the sign making and digital print trade.

What is it?

Running for more than 35 years, Sign & Digital UK is a central part of the industry’s calendar, providing an annual launch pad for all that is new, and an economic stimulus for the industry. The show gives the opportunity to meet in person, see and compare equipment and kit from the major industry suppliers, and the chance to source new suppliers and gather new ideas to enhance and drive your business forward.

23 FEB, 2026
The Sign Industry Awards

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

Cost?

An individual ticket is £289, whereas a table of 10 is £2,800.

What is it?

The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, 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. With over 35 years of industry service, SDUK and Sign Update ensure that everyone in the industry has a voice, highlighting and rewarding the best in the field.