TAGGED: SIGN AND DIGITAL UK

Sign and Digital UK appeals for eco-conscious Green Trail exhibitors

Sign and Digital UK appeals for eco-conscious Green Trail exhibitorsNEWS: Faversham House Group, organiser of Sign and Digital UK, is looking for exhibitors to join the Green Trail at the 2013 show, which highlights sustainable products for sign and display producers.

Exhibitors reveal plans for Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: More exhibitors have announced product launches and UK premieres planned for next month's Sign and Digital UK.

Registration open for Sign and Digital UK 2013

NEWS: Registration for Sign and Digital UK 2013 has opened on the event's new website, the organiser has announced.

'Real emphasis' on sales at Sign and Digital UK

'Real emphasis' on sales at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: The organiser of Sign and Digital UK has received positive feedback following March's show from exhibitors and visitors.

Winners crowned at Sign and Digital UK Awards

Winners crowned at Sign and Digital UK Awards

NEWS: Last night (March 28th) saw the winners of the Sign and Digital UK Awards revealed at a ceremony at the National Motorcycle Museum.

Grafityp highlights opportunities for diversity at Sign and Digital UK

Grafityp highlights opportunities for diversity at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Grafityp is encouraging PSPs to broaden their horizons by looking into alternative revenue streams on their stand at Sign and Digital UK.

Soyang and Curvorama present new compact banner solutions at Sign and Digital UK

Soyang and Curvorama present new compact banner solutions at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Soyang has teamed up with Curvorama to offer an alternative to traditional pop-up banner systems at Sign and Digital UK.

Day one at #signuk: a perfect storm

Day one at #signuk: a perfect storm

OPINION: Attending an exhibition with a stand that is designed to impress is no mean feat.

DISQ Group makes confident debut at Sign and Digital UK

DISQ Group makes confident debut at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: DISQ Group has made its debut at Sign and Digital UK offering a range of banner and kiosk solutions for the graphics market.

Live and learn: education at Sign and Digital UK

Live and learn: education at Sign and Digital UK

FEATURE: Morwenna Kearns looks at what's on offer from a learning standpoint at Sign and Digital UK.

Eco-conscious exhibitors prepare for Sign and Digital UK Green Trail

Eco-conscious exhibitors prepare for Sign and Digital UK Green Trail

NEWS: A variety of exhibitors' stands have been confirmed as stops on the Green Trail, to make its debut at Sign and Digital UK next week.

First looks at the NEC: new technology at Sign and Digital UK

First looks at the NEC: new technology at Sign and Digital UK

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul outlines some of the new technology additions at this year's Sign and Digital UK.

Finalists announced for Sign and Digital UK Awards

Finalists announced for Sign and Digital UK Awards

NEWS: The shortlisted entries for the Sign and Digital UK Awards have been announced. The winners will be revealed on March 28th.

Corel promises new techniques for its Graphics Suite at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Digital graphics software developer Corel will be giving a series of workshops covering its CorelDraw Graphics Suite software at Sign and Digital UK.

Workshop line-up announced for Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: The topics and times of the Signmakers' Workshop demonstration sessions for Sign and Digital UK 2012 have been confirmed.

Sign companies given more time to enter Sign and Digital UK Awards

NEWS: The deadline for entries to the Sign and Digital UK Awards has been extended to February 10th.

Comedian Seann Walsh to host Sign and Digital UK Awards

NEWS: This year's Sign and Digital UK Awards and Networking Event on March 28th will be hosted by comedian Seann Walsh.

Sign and Digital UK Awards deadline approaching, organiser warns

NEWS: Sign and Digital UK has urged sign companies to enter its awards scheme before the deadline of February 3rd.

Sign and Digital UK calls for 'dodgy haircuts' and 'living examples of machinery' to celebrate 25 years

NEWS: Sign and Digital UK will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, and is asking for help in putting together a gallery showing how the industry has changed.

Entries now being accepted for Sign and Digital UK Awards

Entries now being accepted for Sign and Digital UK Awards

NEWS: The Sign and Digital UK Awards and Networking Event will return in 2012, and entries to the awards scheme are now being accepted.

Eco-friendly signage products on show at Sign and Digital UK's Green Trail

NEWS: Sign and Digital UK 2012 will feature a 'Green Trail', highlighting to visitors environmentally friendly and ethical signage products.

'Diversity of exhibitors' confirm place at Sign and Digital UK

'Diversity of exhibitors' confirm place at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: A number of the confirmed exhibitors at Sign and Digital UK 2012 are making their debut at the signage and display trade show.

Registration opens for Sign and Digital UK

Registration opens for Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Attendee registration for Sign and Digital UK 2012 is now live, its organisers have announced.

Sign and Digital UK 2012 website goes live

NEWS: A new-look website for next year's Sign and Digital UK trade fair has gone live.

Sign and Digital UK anticipates busy 2012 event in new halls

NEWS: Faversham House Group (FHG), which organises the sign and display industry trade show Sign and Digital UK, reports strong interest in next year's event.

Sign and Digital UK Panel Swap prize 'big deal' for winner

NEWS: The winner of the Sign and Digital UK Panel Swap competition, Soyeb Ravat of Ravat Printing, has commented on his triumph.

Small but perfectly formed: the route to small-size products for wide-format printers

Small but perfectly formed: the route to small-size products for wide-format printers

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul predicts a growth in narrower output, and explains why it will add value to the market.

Businesses comment on success of Sign and Digital UK

Businesses comment on success of Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: The organisers of last week's Sign and Digital UK show have released feedback from a number of exhibitors at the event, which had 6,756 visitors – an increase of 22 percent compared with last year.

Sign and Digital UK: Plus ça change ; plus c'est la même chose

Sign and Digital UK: Plus ça change ; plus c'est la même chose

FEATURE: Another Sign and Digital UK has passed and it's now time to reflect on three very busy days at the NEC in Birmingham.

Winners announced at successful first Sign and Digital Awards night

Winners announced at successful first Sign and Digital Awards night

NEWS: April 13th saw the winners of the inaugural Sign and Digital UK awards programme announced, at a presentation and networking event hosted by comedian Ian Moore.

Output exhibits at Sign and Digital UK

Output exhibits at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Sign and Digital UK 2011 has opened its doors, with Output making its Sign and Digital debut at stand B44.

Showtime: Sign and Digital UK 2011 preview

Showtime: Sign and Digital UK 2011 preview

FEATURE: Sign and Digital is, essentially, the biggest date on the calendar for many in the industry in the UK, whether they are manufacturers or suppliers, or sign shops or printers.

Entries invited to Sign and Digital UK Panel Swap contest

Entries invited to Sign and Digital UK Panel Swap contest

NEWS: Sign-makers are being invited to enter the Panel Swap competition at Sign and Digital UK, as the popular contest returns to the trade fair from April 12th to 14th.

Ticket sales 'going very well' for Sign and Digital UK awards ceremony

Ticket sales 'going very well' for Sign and Digital UK awards ceremony

NEWS: Visitors to the Sign and Digital UK trade fair have been reminded to book their tickets for the corresponding awards ceremony and networking event on the second evening of the show.

Industry awards: why bother?

Industry awards: why bother?

FEATURE: Why don't more companies enter themselves into industry awards programmes? And why should they?

Comedian Ian Moore confirmed for Sign and Digital Awards evening

Comedian Ian Moore confirmed for Sign and Digital Awards evening

NEWS: The organising team behind next month's Sign and Digital UK Awards and Networking Event, part of the Sign and Digital UK trade fair, has confirmed comedian Ian Moore will provide the entertainment on the night.

Sign and Digital UK Awards shortlists announced

Sign and Digital UK Awards shortlists announced

NEWS: The shortlists for the Sign and Digital UK Awards have been announced.

'Strong presence' for digital textile printing at Sign and Digital UK

'Strong presence' for digital textile printing at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Next month's Sign and Digital UK exhibition will feature a number of exhibitors displaying digital textile technology, its organiser has revealed.

Raft of workshops announced for Sign and Digital UK

Raft of workshops announced for Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: The upcoming Sign and Digital UK show, which is to be held from April 12th to 14th at the NEC in Birmingham, will feature a number of educational workshops, the show's organisers have stated.

No rest for Sign and Digital's Caddick with London Marathon

No rest for Sign and Digital's Caddick with London Marathon

NEWS: Alan Caddick, marketing manager for the upcoming Sign and Digital UK trade fair, has revealed he will follow the show by running the Virgin London Marathon three days later.

William Smith to help sign-makers 'identify new opportunities' at Sign and Digital UK

William Smith to help sign-makers 'identify new opportunities' at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: April's Sign and Digital UK exhibition will include 'a whole range' of equipment and materials from William Smith, the supplier has confirmed, aimed at helping sign-makers to find new opportunities.

Sign and Digital UK to offer 'widest ever range of products'

Sign and Digital UK to offer 'widest ever range of products'

NEWS: The organiser of the upcoming Sign and Digital UK exhibition says the 2011 show may offer 'a much wider range of products than ever before', according to early indications, including some notable launches.

Sign and Digital UK calls for award entries

Sign and Digital UK calls for award entries

NEWS: The organiser of Sign and Digital UK, taking place in Birmingham from April 12th to 14th, is calling for entries to its awards programme.

Expand business through show experience, says Sign and Digital UK

Expand business through show experience, says Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Sign and Digital UK has drawn attention to the potential for companies to explore business opportunities at the show, highlighting the experience of Hampshire Flag, which expanded its finishing processes after reviewing equipment.

Visitor registration opens for Sign and Digital UK

Visitor registration opens for Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Online visitor registration for the Sign and Digital UK 2011 exhibition is now open, its organisers have announced.

Applelec to brighten up Sign and Digital with LED showcase

Applelec to brighten up Sign and Digital with LED showcase

NEWS: Sign and Digital UK has announced the confirmed exhibitors at its 2011 show will include Applelec Sign Components, which will be showcasing its LED Light Sheet signage product at one of its two stands.

Sign and Digital awards event announced

Sign and Digital awards event announced

NEWS: The organising team behind Sign and Digital UK has announced the 2011 show will be accompanied by an awards and networking event.

Sign and Digital 'may be increased' following successful bookings

Sign and Digital 'may be increased' following successful bookings

NEWS: The organiser of Sign and Digital UK says it needs to consider increasing the size of the event, following an 'unprecedented surge in sales' for space at the 2011 show.

On the calendar: exhibitions and events for the signage and display industry

On the calendar: exhibitions and events for the signage and display industry

FEATURE: Output's own events calendar for the sign-making, digital signage, wide-format print and production print industries.

APS aims to make colour easy at Sign and Digital UK

APS aims to make colour easy at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: The Sign and Digital UK stand of All Print Supplies (APS) will contain five zones based around different aspects of display printing, the company has revealed.

Not a second to waste for Esko at Sign and Digital UK

Not a second to waste for Esko at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Esko will highlight its solutions to help sign and display producers manage design workflows from fileworking to print-and-cut at the Sign and Digital UK.

Hybrid Services announces plans for Sign and Digital UK

Hybrid Services announces plans for Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Hybrid Services has confirmed that it will have a 'strong presence' at this year's Sign and Digital UK show, from April 30th to May 2nd at Birmingham's NEC.

Tapestry weaves new business at National Theatre

Tapestry weaves new business at National Theatre

NEWS: The print division of UK media production agency Tapestry has won work for the National Theatre.

Interview: Alan Caddick talks sign-making events with Output

FEATURE: Kimberley Swift talks with Alan Caddick, marketing manager for Sign and Digital UK, Digital Print UK and Sign and Digital Ireland.

printMax 'seeing results' from social media

printMax 'seeing results' from social media

NEWS: printMax says increasing its online presence with social media interaction 'is proving to be hugely beneficial'.

Signs Express Leeds 'delighted' by Sign and Digital UK Awards places

Signs Express Leeds 'delighted' by Sign and Digital UK Awards places

NEWS: The managing director of Signs Express Leeds says he is 'delighted' to see his sign company achieve podium positions at the Sign and Digital UK Awards.

Mauritian sign-maker leaves Sign and Digital with Maxicam router

Mauritian sign-maker leaves Sign and Digital with Maxicam router

NEWS: Maxicam UK has reported it sold its flagship Maxi-C 1325SE-T-V on the second day of Sign and Digital UK to Mauritius-based Cube Design.

DPI experiences 'extremely busy' Sign and Digital UK

DPI experiences 'extremely busy' Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Digital Print Innovations experienced an 'extremely busy and successful' appearance at March's Sign and Digital UK.

HP reports 'significant' sales and 'huge success' at Sign and Digital

HP reports 'significant' sales and 'huge success' at Sign and Digital

NEWS: HP says its presence at Sign and Digital UK last month generated 'widespread interest' in its new latex printers.

Roland Forum gains 'record numbers' at Sign and Digital UK

Roland Forum gains 'record numbers' at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Roland DG (UK) says its informal, café-style stand at Sign and Digital UK 'paid dividends' with record numbers of new members signing up to the Roland Forum online community.

printMax's fourth Sign and Digital UK outing 'huge success'

printMax's fourth Sign and Digital UK outing 'huge success'

NEWS: Wide-format printing kit dealer printMax says its fourth time exhibiting at Sign and Digital UK was a 'huge success'.

Hybrid Services records 'an excellent' Sign and Digital UK

Hybrid Services records 'an excellent' Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services 'enjoyed an excellent' appearance at Sign and Digital UK 2012.

Ultima Displays records 'huge success' of Sign and Digital UK

Ultima Displays records 'huge success' of Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Signage manufacturing, distribution and service company Ultima Displays says its attendance at last week's Sign and Digital UK was a 'huge success'.

Concrete alternative Q-Set attracts interest at Sign and Digital UK

Concrete alternative Q-Set attracts interest at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Kongcrete says it received positive feedback to the launch of Q-Set, its alternative to concrete, at Sign and Digital UK.

Sihl Direct 'delighted' by first Sign and Digital UK appearance

NEWS: Sihl Direct says it received positive feedback following its first appearance at Sign and Digital UK.

Hollywood Monster 'thrilled' by second Sign and Digital trophy

Hollywood Monster 'thrilled' by second Sign and Digital trophy

NEWS: Hollywood Monster has commented on winning the Wide Format Printing Company of the Year prize at the Sign and Digital UK Awards.

Sign and Digital sees Tower Printing first to adopt GMG ProductionSuite

NEWS: GMG has announced that London-based Tower Printing has been the first UK print business to buy GMG ProductionSuite.

John E Wright buys Océ Arizona 360 XT at Sign and Digital UK

John E Wright buys Océ Arizona 360 XT at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: John E Wright was among those investing in new kit at this week's Sign and Digital UK show, having signed a deal for an Océ Arizona 360 XT.

CWE Solutions appointed sole UK HP reseller for GMG ProductionSuite

NEWS: GMG's new wide-format colour management and workflow solution GMG ProductionSuite will be distributed by City and West End Solutions.

Océ demonstrates Onyx Thrive at Sign and Digital UK

Océ demonstrates Onyx Thrive at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Océ is this week demonstrating the new Onyx Thrive software at Sign and Digital UK, following the print production solution's launch at FESPA Digital.

Digital Print UK attracts exhibitors at Sign and Digital

NEWS: The organisers of this week's Sign and Digital UK are holding discussions with exhibitors about the team's new show, Digital Print UK, taking place from September 18th to 20th.

New F Series router module launched at Sign and Digital UK

New F Series router module launched at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Summa is demonstrating a new routing module for its F Series flat-bed cutter at Sign and Digital UK.

Tetenal emphasises environmental responsibility at Sign and Digital UK

Tetenal emphasises environmental responsibility at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Tetenal says its product showcase at this week's Sign and Digital UK show focuses on creativity and environmental responsibility, including the first UK appearance of Ilford's BioMedia.

HP at Sign and Digital UK: great expectations and practical realities

HP at Sign and Digital UK: great expectations and practical realities

FEATURE: Sign and Digital UK sees the Designjet 1.54m L26500 and 2.64m L28500 lining themselves up as top attractions at the show.

Interview: Signs Express owners in conversation with Output

Interview: Signs Express owners in conversation with Output

FEATURE: Three owners of UK Signs Express centres tell Morwenna Kearns about their companies and their nominations in the Sign and Digital UK Awards.

Sign and Digital UK visitors offered cashback on HP kit

Sign and Digital UK visitors offered cashback on HP kit

NEWS: HP is to offer up to £1,000 cashback on HP Designjet L28500 and HP Designjet L26500 printers purchased at next week's Sign and Digital UK.

Hybrid Services prepares for Mimaki launches at Sign and Digital UK

Hybrid Services prepares for Mimaki launches at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Hybrid Services has confirmed its line-up for its Sign and Digital UK stand, which will feature a number of 'huge' launches of Mimaki wide-format products.

Atech and FTC to join forces for Sign and Digital UK

Atech and FTC to join forces for Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Manufacturer FTC and supplier Atech will exhibit a range of tools and gadgets for sign-makers at Sign and Digital UK.

Interview: Dave Nurse from Signs Express Leeds in conversation with Output

FEATURE: Signs Express Leeds owner Dave Nurse is the next Sign and Digital UK Awards finalist to tell Morwenna Kearns about his nominated projects.

Interview: David Allen from Allen Signs in conversation with Output

Interview: David Allen from Allen Signs in conversation with Output

FEATURE: David Allen from Allen Signs tells Morwenna Kearns about celebrating his company's 45th anniversary and being a finalist in the Sign and Digital UK Awards.

Interview: Scott King from Service Graphics in conversation with Output

FEATURE: Morwenna Kearns asks Scott King from Service Graphics about his company and its Sign and Digital UK Award nomination.

Interview: Signbox's Mark Bartlett in conversation with Output

Interview: Signbox's Mark Bartlett in conversation with Output

FEATURE: Mark Bartlett, managing director of Surrey-based signage design and manufacturing firm Signbox, talks to Morwenna Kearns.

InkTec to premiere Jetrix additions with DPI at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: The forthcoming Sign and Digital UK show in Birmingham will see the first public appearance of the InkTec Jetrix 2030.

Interview: Hollywood Monster's Tim Andrews in conversation with Output

Interview: Hollywood Monster's Tim Andrews in conversation with Output

FEATURE: Tim Andrews, managing director Hollywood Monster, tells Morwenna Kearns about his business and being nominated for two Sign and Digital UK Awards.

Agfa prepares for UK debuts at Sign and Digital

Agfa prepares for UK debuts at Sign and Digital

NEWS: Agfa Graphics will demonstrate two new :Anapurna series wide-format printers at the forthcoming Sign and Digital UK show in Birmingham this month.

Colorific to demonstrate alternative inks at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Alternative inks supplier Colorific will be exhibiting at Sign and Digital UK later this month.

Interview: RMC Digital Print's Alex Wood in conversation with Output

FEATURE: Alex Wood from RMC Digital Print tells Morwenna Kearns about being nominated for a Sign and Digital UK Award.

Signs Express 'delighted' by Sign and Digital UK awards

Signs Express 'delighted' by Sign and Digital UK awards

NEWS: Signs Express says it is 'delighted' to see five of its franchises shortlisted in the Sign and Digital UK Awards.

New LED Perspex products on show at Sign and Digital UK

New LED Perspex products on show at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Perspex Distribution will exhibit the Perspex Spectrum LED product range for sign-makers at next month's Sign and Digital UK trade show.

Sign and Digital UK to host raft of Mutoh showcases

Sign and Digital UK to host raft of Mutoh showcases

NEWS: Mutoh, in collaboration with UK distributor Colourgen, is to demonstrate the newest printers in its ValueJet range at Sign and Digital UK.

Man Utd stars to drop in to Hybrid stand at Sign and Digital UK

Man Utd stars to drop in to Hybrid stand at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Arthur Albiston and Lou Macari, former Manchester United stars, will be at Sign and Digital UK to help Hybrid Services mark the trade show's 1980s beginnings.

Mimaki reveals first white latex ink in host of wide-format developments

Mimaki reveals first white latex ink in host of wide-format developments

NEWS: Mimaki has unveiled new latex inks, including the first white latex ink on the market.

DPI to give away British Super Bikes tickets at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Digital Print Innovations has announced a giveaway of two tickets to a British Super Bikes event at Sign and Digital UK.

Sign and Digital UK to see launch of DISQ visual display business initiative

Sign and Digital UK to see launch of DISQ visual display business initiative

NEWS: A new scheme, DISQ, has been launched for the visual display sector, aimed at uniting businesses.

New 1.6m Epson SureColor printer designed for 'economy'

New 1.6m Epson SureColor printer designed for 'economy'

NEWS: Epson is to launch a new 64" (1.6m) printer, the SureColor SC-S30600, which it says 'sets a new price/performance ratio in this highly competitive sector'.

Sign and Digital UK visitors invited to get hands-on with William Smith vehicle wrapping demos

Sign and Digital UK visitors invited to get hands-on with William Smith vehicle wrapping demos

NEWS: Materials supplier William Smith's exhibition space at Sign and Digital UK will feature a vehicle wrapping area.

Wild Group 'thrilled' with effect of Sign and Digital UK award win

NEWS: The Wild Group has commented on how winning an award at last year's Sign and Digital UK Awards has impacted its business.

Sihl Direct to make first appearance at Sign and Digital UK 2012

NEWS: Newly established Sihl Direct UK will make its debut at March's Sign and Digital UK, it has announced.

GDL ColourLink offers supercar prize to Sign and Digital UK visitors

GDL ColourLink offers supercar prize to Sign and Digital UK visitors

NEWS: GDL ColourLink is offering an opportunity to drive a supercar round the Donington Park race track.

Mark your calendars: the shows of the year

Mark your calendars: the shows of the year

FEATURE: Morwenna Kearns gives her round-up of this year's key European trade shows for the sign and display industry.

2011 review and 2012 preview: a move from the transient to the permanent for sign-making?

2011 review and 2012 preview: a move from the transient to the permanent for sign-making?

FEATURE: Morwenna Kearns starts Output's series of 2011 reviews and 2012 previews with her thoughts on sign-making.

3D-Standards portable display software chosen by Sign and Digital UK

3D-Standards portable display software chosen by Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: 3D-Standards software has been chosen by Sign and Digital UK for the second consecutive year.

Digital Print UK: another new kid on the block

Digital Print UK: another new kid on the block

FEATURE: So the news on the street is that another new print exhibition has been launched in the UK.

Sign and Digital UK organiser launches dedicated digital print event

Sign and Digital UK organiser launches dedicated digital print event

NEWS: Faversham House, the organiser of Sign and Digital UK, has announced a new show dedicated to the digital printing sector.

Fastsigns production manager celebrates anniversary with help from Sign and Digital competition

Fastsigns production manager celebrates anniversary with help from Sign and Digital competition

NEWS: Brad Kitchener from Fastsigns Chelmsford has revealed he won a competition at this year's Sign and Digital UK show, which will help him celebrate his wedding anniversary.

Antalis McNaughton opens up to 3D effects

Antalis McNaughton opens up to 3D effects

NEWS: Antalis McNaughton has expanded its range of polypropylene films for wide-format digital ink-jet production with iPrint Pure 3D, a roll media.

Signs Express MD re-elected as BSGA president

Signs Express MD re-elected as BSGA president

NEWS: The BSGA has re-elected Craig Brown, managing director of franchise company Signs Express, as its president for a second time.

Education, education, education: sign-making and graphics training

Education, education, education: sign-making and graphics training

FEATURE: Education, training and skills have been buzzwords in the UK's industries for years, in part prompted by rising unemployment levels and an aging workforce, and the advantages of filling a skills gap are manifold.

GPT has 'best year yet' at Sign and Digital UK 2011

GPT has 'best year yet' at Sign and Digital UK 2011

NEWS: This year's Sign and Digital UK was Graphic Printing Technologies's (GPT) 'best year yet', the large-format digital printing solutions provider has reported.

Antalis McNaughton reports 'tremendous response' to Sign and Digital presence

NEWS: Antalis McNaughton says it received 'a tremendous response' to its stand at this year's Sign and Digital UK.

Expanding company wins wide-format printer in Spandex contest

Expanding company wins wide-format printer in Spandex contest

NEWS: Vital Signs York has received a new Mutoh wide-format printer – the prize from a draw at Spandex's stand at last month's Sign and Digital UK exhibition.

Signbox comments on winning top prize at Sign and Digital UK Awards

Signbox comments on winning top prize at Sign and Digital UK Awards

NEWS: Surrey sign-maker Signbox says winning the Best Sign Company 2011 title at the inaugural Sign and Digital UK Awards last month is a 'huge honour'.

Roland reports 'busiest ever' Sign and Digital UK

Roland reports 'busiest ever' Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Roland DG says this year's Sign and Digital UK was its 'busiest ever', which it states is a result of an 'innovative approach' to exhibiting.

Josero and Triangle report a 'hugely successful' Sign and Digital UK

Josero and Triangle report a 'hugely successful' Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Inks supplier Josero has commented on its presence at the recent Sign and Digital UK trade fair, stating it was 'hugely successful'.

Clarity counts its clients amongst award winners

Clarity counts its clients amongst award winners

NEWS: Clarity Software has released details of how its software supported three winners at the inaugural Sign and Digital UK 2011 Awards.

The future of solvents

The future of solvents

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at today's chemistries, and what their future will bring to the market.

Industry runners bring in thousands for charities at London Marathon

Industry runners bring in thousands for charities at London Marathon

NEWS: Three members of the sign and graphics production industry were amongst the tens of thousands of runners who lined up for the Virgin London Marathon 2011 on Sunday April 17th.

Sign and Digital nod 'fantastic confirmation' of 'perfect finish' for Service Graphics

Sign and Digital nod 'fantastic confirmation' of 'perfect finish' for Service Graphics

NEWS: Service Graphics has commented on its win at last week's inaugural Sign and Digital UK Awards, where it was honoured with the title of Best Wide Format Print Project for its Through the Wall undertaking.

Océ off the wall with Lumacoustics at Sign and Digital UK

Océ off the wall with Lumacoustics at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Océ teamed up with digital display creators Lumacoustics at Sign and Digital UK to promote its ColorWave 600 poster printer with a graffiti theme.

Alexander Boyd goes shopping with DPI at Sign and Digital UK

Alexander Boyd goes shopping with DPI at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Digital Print Innovations (DPI) has announced its first time exhibiting at Sign and Digital UK was a success, after selling an EskoArtwork Kongsberg XP24 digital cutting table to Alexander Boyd.

RJDA invests in :Jeti 1224 UV from Agfa stand at Sign and Digital UK

RJDA invests in :Jeti 1224 UV from Agfa stand at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Full service agency RJDA has purchased the 2.4 x 1.2m Agfa :Jeti 1224 UV from the manufacturer's stand at Sign and Digital UK.

Exclusive: F1 Graphics races to new :Anapurna at Sign and Digital

Exclusive: F1 Graphics races to new :Anapurna at Sign and Digital

NEWS: F1 Graphics signed up for a new :Anapurna M1600 within minutes of seeing the UV-curable machine at Sign and Digital UK yesterday, according to its manufacturer Agfa.

Exclusive: Best Digital goes soft for ATP textile printer at Sign and Digital UK

Exclusive: Best Digital goes soft for ATP textile printer at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Hertfordshire-based Best Digital has made a double purchase at Sign and Digital UK from Atech, sole UK distributor of the ATP Color range of textile printing engines.

Corel and Roland to 'demonstrate seamless workflow' at Sign and Digital UK

Corel and Roland to 'demonstrate seamless workflow' at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Sign and Digital UK, which begins tomorrow (April 12th), will feature demonstrations of a 'seamless workflow' by Corel and Roland DG as part of its educational programme, it has been announced.

New Agfa :Anapurna integrates 'all the best features' of predecessor

New Agfa :Anapurna integrates 'all the best features' of predecessor

NEWS: Agfa Graphics will demonstrate its latest industrial wide-format :Anapurna machine at Sign and Digital UK, which it says includes 'all the best features' of its predecessor, the M2050.

Applelec invites Sign and Digital UK visitors to meet the team

Applelec invites Sign and Digital UK visitors to meet the team

NEWS: Applelec Sign Components has invited attendees to next week's Sign and Digital UK trade fair to its stand in order to catch up with its team.

Our very own digital screen in less than 90 minutes

Our very own digital screen in less than 90 minutes

FEATURE: A criticism levelled at digital signage service providers is the lack of usability and accessibility for the average user.

Interview: Wild Group's Matt Straker in conversation with Output

FEATURE: Wild Group's managing director Matt Straker tells Morwenna Kearns about its Sign and Digital UK Award-nominated project and the company's nautical roots.

Interview: Pyramid Visuals's Justin Murray in conversation with Output

Interview: Pyramid Visuals's Justin Murray in conversation with Output

FEATURE: Justin Murray from Pyramid Visuals tells Morwenna Kearns his thoughts on being nominated for two Sign and Digital UK Awards.

Spandex launches 'interactive' guide to product offerings

Spandex launches 'interactive' guide to product offerings

NEWS: Spandex has announced it has compiled new interactive product guides designed to 'make it easy' for its customers to choose sign-making and digital printing materials.

Colourgen to team up with partners at Sign and Digital UK

Colourgen to team up with partners at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Colourgen says it is 'excited' to be showcasing new products at its partners' stands at Sign and Digital UK later this month, after choosing not to have its own show space.

New ArtCam to be previewed at Sign and Digital UK

New ArtCam to be previewed at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Visitors to next month's Sign and Digital UK trade fair will be able to see a preview of Delcam's new ArtCam offering.

Spandex announces Epson giveaway for Sign and Digital UK

Spandex announces Epson giveaway for Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Spandex is planning to 'indulge' visitors to its stand at Sign and Digital UK next month with a number of special offers, including free Epson equipment.

Exclusive: Five new Mimaki products to be unveiled at Sign and Digital UK

Exclusive: Five new Mimaki products to be unveiled at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: A total of five Mimaki product launches will take place on the stand of distributor Hybrid Services at next month's Sign and Digital UK.

EFI to present evolution of VUTEk printer for textiles at Sign and Digital UK

EFI to present evolution of VUTEk printer for textiles at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: EFI has confirmed it will be among the exhibitors at April's Sign and Digital UK show and will be demonstrating its new dye sublimation fabric printer, the 3.2m VUTEk TX3250r, for the first time.

Signs Express has 'high hopes' for Sign and Digital UK Awards

Signs Express has 'high hopes' for Sign and Digital UK Awards

NEWS: Signs Express says it is 'delighted' to see three of its UK centres shortlisted for the Sign and Digital UK Awards.

DPI to 'show what it can do' with Sign and Digital UK debut

DPI to 'show what it can do' with Sign and Digital UK debut

NEWS: Digital Print Innovations (DPI) has announced it will make its Sign and Digital UK debut at April's show in Birmingham.

Exeter sign-maker's 'real challenge' recognised by Sign and Digital UK Awards

Exeter sign-maker's 'real challenge' recognised by Sign and Digital UK Awards

NEWS: The Exeter branch of Signs Express says it is 'delighted' to be nominated in the Sign and Digital UK Awards, for a vehicle wrapping project it describes as 'a real challenge'.

Summa to premiere new oscillating knife at Sign and Digital UK

Summa to premiere new oscillating knife at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Summa has revealed its stand at the upcoming Sign and Digital UK exhibition will include a premiere of its new electronic oscillating knife for its F1612 cutting table.

Allen Signs 'delighted' by Sign and Digital UK Awards nod

Allen Signs 'delighted' by Sign and Digital UK Awards nod

NEWS: Allen Signs is 'delighted' to have been nominated for a prize in the Sign and Digital UK Awards.

Radecal named Roland's newest sign and display partner

Radecal named Roland's newest sign and display partner

NEWS: Roland DG has appointed Tyne and Wear-based Radecal Machine Sales and Service as its newest partner, allowing it to represent its digital printing and sign-making product range.

Mutoh 3D inks to make debut at Sign and Digital UK

Mutoh 3D inks to make debut at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Mutoh has released details on its plans for Sign and Digital, explaining that its 3D UV inks for wrapping applications will make their debut at the April trade fair.

'Software is king' at Sign and Digital UK, says EskoArtwork

'Software is king' at Sign and Digital UK, says EskoArtwork

NEWS: EskoArtwork says it will use the upcoming Sign and Digital UK trade fair to demonstrate the importance of software and how its digital finishing solutions can 'maximise press productivity' as well as boost return on investment.

Antalis McNaughton to show it 'offers more than just paper' at Sign and Digital UK

Antalis McNaughton to show it 'offers more than just paper' at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Antalis McNaughton has announced it will be exhibiting at April's Sign and Digital UK trade fair, where it intends to demonstrate to sign-makers and display producers that it 'offers more than just paper'.

Screen to broadcast Sign and Digital UK demonstrations online

Screen to broadcast Sign and Digital UK demonstrations online

NEWS: Screen has announced it will be broadcasting the demonstrations of its Truepress Jet2500UV and Truepress Jet1600UV-F wide-format ink-jet printers at its stand at Sign and Digital UK live on the internet.

Epson's aqueous and solvent offerings 'well represented' at Sign and Digital UK

Epson's aqueous and solvent offerings 'well represented' at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Epson's range of solvent and aqueous ink-jet printers will be 'well represented' at April's Sign and Digital UK exhibition, with a number of its partners displaying its wares.

Eurostand Display to showcase 'entire portfolio' at Sign and Digital UK

Eurostand Display to showcase 'entire portfolio' at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Graphic solutions and exhibition stand trade supplier Eurostand Display has confirmed it will have a 'prominent presence' at Sign and Digital UK, where it will demonstrate its 'entire portfolio' of display solutions.

New printers on show at CWE's Sign and Digital stand

New printers on show at CWE's Sign and Digital stand

NEWS: Wide-format reseller CWE Solutions states it will showcase 'a stunning range of digital print technology' at the Sign and Digital UK exhibition in April, including a new six-colour printer from Seiko, the ColorPainter W64S.

KPMF to exhibit at Sign and Digital as part of 'exciting phase'

NEWS: Kay Premium Marking Films (KPMF) has announced it will exhibit at the Sign and Digital trade fair in April, as part of an 'exciting phase' which also includes the appointment of three new distributors in the UK.

MIS provider Optimus to make its Sign and Digital debut

MIS provider Optimus to make its Sign and Digital debut

NEWS: Optimus says it is 'looking forward' to making its Sign and Digital UK debut this April, where it will be demonstrating its Optimus dash management information system (MIS), designed for digital sectors.

Océ to showcase products to 'all-important' display market

Océ to showcase products to 'all-important' display market

NEWS: Océ is to demonstrate a 'diverse' selection of display applications at Sign and Digital UK in April, it has announced.

SignComp's 'firm favourite' Econoflex among Sign and Digital exhibits

SignComp's 'firm favourite' Econoflex among Sign and Digital exhibits

NEWS: SignComp Europe has been confirmed as an exhibitor at Sign and Digital UK, taking place from April 12th to 14th, where it will promote its flexible faced tensioning system, Econoflex.

Russell and Chapple to launch printer-dedicated website at Sign and Digital UK

Russell and Chapple to launch printer-dedicated website at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Art supplies company Russell and Chapple has announced it will launch a new trade website at Sign and Digital UK 2011 aimed exclusively at printers.

TheMagicTouch to show award-winning transfer products at Sign and Digital

NEWS: TheMagicTouch has confirmed it will be taking a number of products aimed at the sign-making, garment decoration and trophy markets to Sign and Digital UK, including its award-winning transfer processes.

Shuttleworth aims to 'inspire' Sign and Digital visitors with MIS developments

NEWS: Shuttleworth has announced it will be exhibiting at April's Sign and Digital UK in Birmingham, where it will present the latest developments to its Management Information Systems (MIS) package.

Spandex to showcase 'end-to-end solutions' at Sign and Digital

Spandex to showcase 'end-to-end solutions' at Sign and Digital

NEWS: Spandex says it will demonstrate its end-to-end solutions for sign-making and digital printing at the upcoming Sign and Digital UK exhibition, with a range of materials and applications on display.

Neschen and Expolinc to team up for Sign and Digital UK

Neschen and Expolinc to team up for Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Neschen has announced it will exhibiting with its Swedish partner Expolinc at Sign and Digital UK in April, where it will display its entire product range of pop-ups, roll-ups, L-banners and light-boxes.

Sign and Digital to host official InkTec Jetrix launch

Sign and Digital to host official InkTec Jetrix launch

NEWS: Ink manufacturer InkTec has announced it will hold the official UK launch of its Jetrix UV-curable flat-bed printer range at Sign and Digital 2011 this April.

Granthams to return to Sign and Digital with latest products

Granthams to return to Sign and Digital with latest products

NEWS: Granthams has announced it will be returning to Sign and Digital UK this year, with a number of new products for the sign-making industry on its stand.

Hybrid to take part in 'all that's great in digital print' at Sign and Digital

NEWS: Hybrid Services says it will welcome visitors to April's Sign and Digital UK exhibition with a wide range of Mimaki digital printing kit on display right at the halls' entrance.

HP to showcase 'extensive range' at Sign and Digital

HP to showcase 'extensive range' at Sign and Digital

NEWS: HP says it is to demonstrate an 'extensive range' of its large-format digital ink-jet printing equipment at Sign and Digital UK – running from April 12th to 14th at the NEC – which it says have been designed to help increase customers' profit growth.

Hybrid to unveil new Mimaki flat-bed at Sign and Digital UK

Hybrid to unveil new Mimaki flat-bed at Sign and Digital UK

NEWS: Hybrid Services, UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki, has announced it will reveal the new Mimaki JFX-1615plus at April's Sign and Digital UK exhibition.

Date and venue change announced for Sign and Digital Ireland

Date and venue change announced for Sign and Digital Ireland

NEWS: Sign and Digital Ireland 2011, incorporating Print Ireland, will now take place from October 12th and 13th at the Citywest Convention Centre in Dublin, it has been announced.

Sign and Digital UK gets new website in line

Sign and Digital UK gets new website in line

NEWS: The redesigned website for the Sign and Digital UK trade show has gone live, with a range of features for the event's visitors and exhibitors.

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