Category: Industry News

HP to make major launch at Viscom in October

HP to make major launch at Viscom in October

HP has confirmed that it will launch a large-format printer “that will drive change in the industry and allow PSPs to differentiate themselves” at Viscom in Dusseldorf. The company would not disclose further information, but the machine will be on its stand at the show, which runs from 1 – 3 October.

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Softproofing online made easy with Dialogue ES

Softproofing online made easy with Dialogue ES

Dalim Software’s new Dialogue ES automated professional production workflow software is the first application to utilise the ‘ES’ architecture that makes the tools accessible using a standard web browser. Integrating with any third-party workflow this makes it a useful online softproofing and approval package.

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Roland DG Academy’s two-for-one course offer detonates potential

Roland DG Academy’s two-for-one course offer detonates potential

Sign-makers are being offered the opportunity to explore the full profit potential of their software and equipment with a two-for-one deal at the Roland DG Academy. The Academy’s hands-on SignLab and Adobe Photoshop courses are on offer as two-day training sessions and are focused on profit generation and cost reduction. While time permits, companies can take advantage of putting two employees on the programme, covering knowledge gaps and ensuring that all staff are trained.

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Vision Signs push creative boundaries to limit

Vision Signs push creative boundaries to limit

Vision Signs, based in Walkinstown, Dublin 20, is a sign company making a name in the marketplace recently for building custom bespoke promotional items to create a ‘wow’ factor for clients at a low cost. Its latest venture, a giant beer jug, has caused bemused motorists to rub their eyes in disbelief as they drive pass it on the Walkinstown roundabout.

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22-24 FEB, 2026
Sign & Digital UK

Where?

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.