TAGGED: VEHICLE GRAPHICS

On the road again: vehicle graphics

On the road again: vehicle graphicsFEATURE: There are plenty more vehicles out there for the wrapping, but what are the practical considerations for sign and display producers looking for revenue in this lucrative area? Sophie Matthews-Paul investigates.

Internet company goes offline with first bus adverts

Internet company goes offline with first bus adverts

NEWS: Web hosting company 123-reg has launched a promotional campaign that combines social media interaction and out-of-home adverts.

Coors Light first to advertise with train wrap following alcohol rule change

Coors Light first to advertise with train wrap following alcohol rule change

NEWS: A rule prohibiting advertising for alcoholic products on a US transport system has resulted in five train wraps promoting beer brand Coors Light.

Take to the sky: plane graphics

Take to the sky: plane graphics

FEATURE: The hours that planes spend on the ground at an airport gate provide ample opportunity for decorative elements to be viewed by travellers.

The wheels keep turning: vehicle graphics for advertising

The wheels keep turning: vehicle graphics for advertising

FEATURE: Car wraps remain popular – indeed, demand appears to be growing – as a means to advertise a specific product.

Signs Express Norwich raises a glass to City of Ale Festival

Signs Express Norwich raises a glass to City of Ale Festival

NEWS: Visitors to Norwich won't fail to miss the annual City of Ale Festival thanks to signage and vehicle graphics from the local branch of Signs Express.

'Standing still not an option' for Avery Dennison at FESPA 2013

'Standing still not an option' for Avery Dennison at FESPA 2013

NEWS: Avery Dennison says it will be 'exploring the future of graphics solutions' at FESPA 2013 next month with a number of new substrates on show for the first time.

Weedoo Signs moves racing talent's career up a gear with sponsorship

Weedoo Signs moves racing talent's career up a gear with sponsorship

NEWS: Weedoo Signs has announced its sponsorship of young racing driver Josh White in his first season of the Ginetta Junior Championship.

Arlon releases new colour-change vehicle wrap film

Arlon releases new colour-change vehicle wrap film

NEWS: Arlon Graphics has announced the launch of a new colour-change vehicle wrap film, Series 4600LX.

Mimaki JV400 gives Morgan Signs's vehicle graphics arm a head start

Mimaki JV400 gives Morgan Signs's vehicle graphics arm a head start

NEWS: Morgan Signs says the new Mimaki JV400 latex machine that it acquired from Mimaki reseller GPT is 'head and shoulders above the competition'.

Double investment from CWES pays off for Frost Signs

Double investment from CWES pays off for Frost Signs

NEWS: Kent's Frost Signs says it is 'delighted' with the Expanse Premier Cast Vinyl and cast laminate from CWE Solutions for vehicle wraps.

Universal Wraps will stick with new Arlon film from William Smith

Universal Wraps will stick with new Arlon film from William Smith

NEWS: Sign-making supplier William Smith is now stocking Arlon's new Ultimate PremiumPlus Series 2600LX vehicle wrapping film.

Totally Dynamic takes on Dragon's challenge for Comic Relief

Totally Dynamic takes on Dragon's challenge for Comic Relief

NEWS: Totally Dynamic has 'transformed' businessman Theo Paphitis's brand new Range Rover for annual fundraising event Comic Relief.

Avery Dennison announces Supreme Wrapper 2012

Avery Dennison announces Supreme Wrapper 2012

NEWS: Avery Dennison has revealed its 2012 Supreme Wrapper: Mingo Richter of Austrian wrapping specialists BlackBox-Richter.

Spandex now stocking Arlon films

Spandex now stocking Arlon films

NEWS: Wide-format and sign-making supplier Spandex has added Arlon's range of vinyls to its portfolio.

William Smith expands range to help sign-makers tool up

William Smith expands range to help sign-makers tool up

NEWS: William Smith has expanded its portfolio of accessories for sign-makers to help ensure they have the right tool for every job.

Signs Express Farnborough helps get Fleet Santa on the road

Signs Express Farnborough helps get Fleet Santa on the road

NEWS: The Farnborough branch of Signs Express has delivered a freshly-liveried vehicle just in time for Christmas for a very special customer: Santa Claus.

'Hobbit plane' to offer an Unexpected Journey to Middle-earth

'Hobbit plane' to offer an Unexpected Journey to Middle-earth

NEWS: Air New Zealand, the 'official airline of Middle-earth', has unveiled a 'flying billboard' 777-300 aircraft advertising the soon-to-be-released movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

Ten-year-old poses vehicle wrap challenge for Signs Express Bristol

Ten-year-old poses vehicle wrap challenge for Signs Express Bristol

NEWS: Signs Express Bristol has faced one of its toughest vehicle wrap challenges yet – from a ten-year-old boy.

Taxi advertising reaches out to big-hearted city with Fostering for Liverpool campaign

Taxi advertising reaches out to big-hearted city with Fostering for Liverpool campaign

NEWS: Liverpool City Council has launched a taxi advertising campaign in Merseyside to help find foster homes for around 800 local children.

Rennicks offers 'the ultimate package' for emergency vehicle livery

Rennicks offers 'the ultimate package' for emergency vehicle livery

NEWS: Cheshire-based Rennicks UK has developed a new conspicuity material designed to offer long-lasting high visibility for emergency vehicles.

New swatch book from APS to show off wrap potential

New swatch book from APS to show off wrap potential

NEWS: A new book of more than 170 polymeric and cast vinyl swatches is now available from All Print Supplies (APS).

Applelec finds Emotion in luxury yacht

Applelec finds Emotion in luxury yacht

NEWS: Sign trade supplier Applelec has collaborated with Mallorcan sign-maker Orca Baleares Signs to fabricate built-up letters with halos for the luxury yacht Emotion.

Grafityp takes to the skies with Belgian army F16 wraps

Grafityp takes to the skies with Belgian army F16 wraps

NEWS: Grafityp has commented on a recent project which saw the company selected to wrap the Belgian army's fleet of F16 jets.

Signarama helps Brother help UK cyclists

Signarama helps Brother help UK cyclists

NEWS: Signarama Manchester has completed a vehicle wrap project for Brother, for its neutral support of UK road race cyclists.

Spandex's Open House returns for 2012

Spandex's Open House returns for 2012

NEWS: Sign-making and digital printing supplies distributor Spandex will again open its Bristol premises for its annual Open House event, on November 7th and 8th.

William Smith invites businesses to Wrap and Win with Nascar

William Smith invites businesses to Wrap and Win with Nascar

NEWS: William Smith is joining in with 3M's Wrap and Win competition around the Nascar motorsport event in Las Vegas.

Grafityp reveals car wrap contest winner

Grafityp reveals car wrap contest winner

NEWS: Grafityp has named France-based Yannick Herremans as the winner of its GrafiWrap Design Competition.

Elite Signs and Graphics goes wild at farm safari

Elite Signs and Graphics goes wild at farm safari

NEWS: A new attraction in south Wales sees visitors invited to take a safari excursion on a tractor trailer wrapped by Elite Signs and Graphics.

Allen Signs backs Toyota competition with intelligent livery

Allen Signs backs Toyota competition with intelligent livery

NEWS: A competition has been launched to offer a wrapped Toyota IQ to Lincolnshire businesses for three months of on-the-road advertising.

MC Signs goes large with truck side and retail graphics

MC Signs goes large with truck side and retail graphics

NEWS: MC Signs has explained how premises featuring a 20m-long vehicle bay and Mimaki printers has allowed it to produce some innovative large-format work.

Signs Express celebrates Tour de France win with vehicle graphics

Signs Express celebrates Tour de France win with vehicle graphics

NEWS: Signs Express Manchester has continued its support for Team Sky's Tour de France campaign, by branding support vehicles and the winner's yellow jersey.

RGVA delivers new vehicle graphics to Domino's

RGVA delivers new vehicle graphics to Domino's

NEWS: Kent-based vehicle branding company RGVA has provided 15 new branded vans to pizza chain Domino's.

Sign Language and 3M team up for superbike wraps

Sign Language and 3M team up for superbike wraps

NEWS: Sign Language has supported the Crescent Suzuki World Superbike team with livery printed on 3M Controltac Graphic Film Series IJ380.

New Arlon overlaminate added to William Smith range

New Arlon overlaminate added to William Smith range

NEWS: Sign-making materials supplier William Smith has introduced a new wrapping overlaminate film from Arlon.

Vehicle wraps, Twitter and QR codes combine in RAF Museum project

Vehicle wraps, Twitter and QR codes combine in RAF Museum project

NEWS: The Royal Air Force Museum is using taxi advertising for the first time with London Taxi Advertising.

New Renolit film 'increases fuel economy on vehicle wraps'

NEWS: Renolit has released a new calendered film designed to improve fuel economy on vehicle wraps and reduce the soak temperature on self-adhesive applications.

Hollywood Monster supports legacy of Harry Moseley with Olympic bus wrap

Hollywood Monster supports legacy of Harry Moseley with Olympic bus wrap

NEWS: Hollywood Monster has designed and installed a special vehicle wrap project – a National Express coach featuring a photograph of Harry Moseley.

Olympic partner chooses taxi ads for first time

NEWS: Computer company Acer is using taxi wraps for advertising for the first time this summer, around the Olympics.

Signs Express-wrapped car wins 'best dressed' at charity challenge

Signs Express-wrapped car wins 'best dressed' at charity challenge

NEWS: A vehicle wrap designed and installed by Signs Express Warwick has won the 'Best Dressed Vehicle' prize at a Four Peaks Challenge charity event.

Press On Digital Imaging doubles up with second Scitex LX850 purchase

Press On Digital Imaging doubles up with second Scitex LX850 purchase

NEWS: Press On Digital Imaging (PODI) has invested in a second HP Scitex LX850 printer to boost production capacity for its vehicle wrapping and window film offer.

CBS Outdoor wraps train to take GE's message to Olympics

CBS Outdoor wraps train to take GE's message to Olympics

NEWS: A whole three-coach DLR train in London, UK has been wrapped with advertising for General Electric (GE), to target Olympic Games crowds.

Pride Toronto chooses glittery taxi wraps to promote World Pride 2014

Pride Toronto chooses glittery taxi wraps to promote World Pride 2014

NEWS: Pride Toronto, the host of World Pride 2014, is promoting the event with three designs of taxi graphics in London, UK.

Grafityp extends Graficast AMD vehicle wrapping range

Grafityp extends Graficast AMD vehicle wrapping range

NEWS: Grafityp has extended its Graficast Automotive and Deco (AMD) product range following their 'great success' since their launch.

Signs Express helps taxi challenge with vehicle graphics

Signs Express helps taxi challenge with vehicle graphics

NEWS: Signs Express Ayrshire has provided sponsorship and a range of vehicle graphics to the Taxi Renegades for the 2012 Crumball Rally.

Allen Signs travels 'from Lands End to John O'Groats' for vehicle livery project

Allen Signs travels 'from Lands End to John O'Groats' for vehicle livery project

NEWS: Lincolnshire's Allen Signs has completed a major vehicle wrapping project for agricultural services provider Agrii.

Autumn of vehicle wrapping courses from Avery Dennison announced

NEWS: Avery Dennison Graphics and Reflective Solutions is to hold a programme of practical car wrapping courses this autumn.

Tynemouth Metro revamp gets Digiadvans premiere

Tynemouth Metro revamp gets Digiadvans premiere

NEWS: Tynemouth Metro station celebrated its recent renovation with a Digiadvans campaign promoting the restoration of the 130-year-old site in 'HD crisp imagery'.

Digiadvans celebrates Jubilee at street parties

Digiadvans celebrates Jubilee at street parties

NEWS: Ten iDOOH Digiadvans took part in Jubilee celebrations by displaying TV footage of the Thames pageant at street parties.

Creative FX provides graphics and protection for Silverstone Audis

Creative FX provides graphics and protection for Silverstone Audis

NEWS: Vehicle wrapping company Creative FX has completed a project for Audi, installing side panel graphics with 3M Ventureshield stone chip protection.

RAF display team's Land Rovers get Signs Express treatment

RAF display team's Land Rovers get Signs Express treatment

NEWS: Signs Express Peterborough has designed and installed vehicle graphics for the Hawk Display Team.

Totally Dynamic scores a winner with Chelsea FC bus wraps

Totally Dynamic scores a winner with Chelsea FC bus wraps

NEWS: Chelsea Football Club celebrated victories in the FA Cup and Uefa Champions League on Sunday in buses wrapped for the occasion by Totally Dynamic.

Reproprint to host vehicle wrapping demos at Mercedes-Benz World

NEWS: Wide-format equipment supplier Reproprint will host an open day at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey on June 13th.

Companies offered free taxi wrap ad

Companies offered free taxi wrap ad

NEWS: London Taxi Advertising has launched a competition offering businesses a full livery taxi wrap for free.

Antalis McNaughton to target retail sector at InStore Show

Antalis McNaughton to target retail sector at InStore Show

NEWS: Antalis McNaughton will exhibit at the InStore Show in London, UK on June 27th and 28th, emphasising products suitable for advertising displays.

VeriFone brings TaxiTV to London with partnership with Sky News

VeriFone brings TaxiTV to London with partnership with Sky News

NEWS: VeriFone has reached an agreement with Sky News to broadcast the TV channel's news bulletins in London's black cabs via VeriFone's Digital Network.

Screenmedia Expo on wheels

Screenmedia Expo on wheels

OPINION: Geny Caloisi looks at the more mobile digital signage on show at Screenmedia Expo.

Zünd helps turn planes into birds for Olympics

Zünd helps turn planes into birds for Olympics

NEWS: British Airways's graphics team has transformed a fleet of aircraft into 'doves' with a Zünd PN M1200 plotter, to celebrate the Olympics.

3M combines film with overlaminate for more cost-effective Scotchcal

NEWS: Scotchcal Graphic Film Series IJ40 has been combined with the new Scotchcal Over-laminate 8019/8020 by manufacturer 3M to provide a more 'cost-effective integrated graphics solution'.

Iconic cabs to demo Eyetease Media iTaxitop 2.0

Iconic cabs to demo Eyetease Media iTaxitop 2.0

NEWS: Eyetease Media will exhibit the latest version of its taxi-roof digital signage solution at Screenmedia Expo, deployed on London and New York taxis.

Signs Express Warwick gets Boardman Bikes on the road

Signs Express Warwick gets Boardman Bikes on the road

NEWS: Signs Express Warwick has completed a 'stunning' vehicle wrap for bike specialist Boardman Bikes, featuring British Olympic hopefuls.

Suzuki Swift gets 'Attitude' from Creative FX

Suzuki Swift gets 'Attitude' from Creative FX

NEWS: Creative FX has completed part wraps on a limited run of Suzuki Swift Attitude cars, giving them the appearance of racing cars with carbon fibre vinyl.

'Squashed' sports car gets a facelift from Creative FX

'Squashed' sports car gets a facelift from Creative FX

NEWS: Creative FX has completed a vehicle wrap project aimed at promoting a smartphone app for petrolheads.

Bowden and Dolphin Signs 'delighted' to take part in Longbridge regeneration

Bowden and Dolphin Signs 'delighted' to take part in Longbridge regeneration

NEWS: Bowden and Dolphin Signs has played its part in the regeneration of the former MG Rover site, by producing and installing livery for security vehicles.

Signs Express Dublin completes last-minute van wrap

Signs Express Dublin completes last-minute van wrap

NEWS: Signs Express Dublin has commented on a VW campervan wrap that it turned around in three days, in time for an Ireland-wide promotion for beverage brand 7UP.

William Smith adds three new wrapping films to range

William Smith adds three new wrapping films to range

NEWS: William Smith has added three new vehicle wrapping products to its range, including films from Arlon and 3M.

Signs Express takes to the road for bus livery project

Signs Express takes to the road for bus livery project

NEWS: Signs Express Leeds has completed wraps on 43 new buses following an £8m investment in a new transport fleet by Arriva Yorkshire.

Avery Dennison offers micro-squeegees for 'extreme' applications

Avery Dennison offers micro-squeegees for 'extreme' applications

NEWS: Avery Dennison has released a new line, Avery FleXtreme 'micro-squeegees', designed for intricate and 'extreme' applications.

Fireman cartoon wins Avery Dennison wrap competition

NEWS: Avery Dennison is showing 'the ultimate portfolio of creative wrapping achievements' on its Perfect Wrap website.

On the road to Barcelona: FESPA Wrap Rally

On the road to Barcelona: FESPA Wrap Rally

FEATURE: Planning the run-up to any exhibition can often be sheer hard work with little fun but those chaps from FESPA believe in doing things a little differently.

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.

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.

Adventure-packed FESPA Wrap Rally II arrives in Barcelona

Adventure-packed FESPA Wrap Rally II arrives in Barcelona

NEWS: Following its seven-day, 2,400km journey through eleven European cities and four countries, the FESPA Wrap Rally team has arrived at FESPA Digital 2012.

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.

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.

Signs Express opens new branch in Chester

Signs Express opens new branch in Chester

NEWS: Chester, UK has a new sign-making company following the opening of a new franchise of Signs Express.

FESPA community chooses favourite design for Wrap Rally motorhome

FESPA community chooses favourite design for Wrap Rally motorhome

NEWS: Following an online vote, the design for the FESPA Wrap Rally's motorhome has been revealed.

Wrap Rally II team gear up for journey to FESPA Digital

Wrap Rally II team gear up for journey to FESPA Digital

NEWS: Rob Older, Richard Kensett and Chris Rimer will head off on a 2,400km drive on February 12th for this year's FESPA Wrap Rally.

The value of self-promotion on the road

The value of self-promotion on the road

FEATURE: Yesterday gave me the opportunity to trundle around some of Britain's motorways and, as usual, this presented a good opportunity to glance at vehicle graphics.

CBS Outdoor raises awareness of digital switchover with Underground train wrap

CBS Outdoor raises awareness of digital switchover with Underground train wrap

NEWS: CBS Outdoor UK has teamed up with Digital UK, the organisation tasked with implementing the TV switchover from terrestrial to digital, to wrap an entire train in London's Tube in pink livery.

Hexis to show colourful new additions to cast vinyl ranges at FESPA Digital

NEWS: Attendees at the forthcoming FESPA Digital trade fair will be able to see demonstrations of Hexis's new products for vehicle wraps.

MR Clipart revamps website with new range of low-cost vehicle templates

MR Clipart revamps website with new range of low-cost vehicle templates

NEWS: MR Clipart has launched a new website, giving access to templates and clipart for vehicle graphics.

Roland extends Creative Awards deadline

NEWS: Roland DG has extended the deadline for entries to the Roland Creative Awards to January 29th, after receiving more than 600 entries since September.

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.

How can latex printers help designers? Printing with latex

How can latex printers help designers? Printing with latex

FEATURE: Latex printers can help designers because they provide several output options, all using the same Latex ink which helps bring down the number of output variables.

Signs Express goes shopping at HP and Easymount for new Bromsgrove facility

Signs Express goes shopping at HP and Easymount for new Bromsgrove facility

NEWS: The Birmingham SW branch of Signs Express has purchased an HP L25500 Latex printer and an Easymount Laminator for use in its new studio in Bromsgrove.

New carbon fibre wrapping material released by Mactac

New carbon fibre wrapping material released by Mactac

NEWS: Mactac Graphic Products has introduced a range of carbon fibre and matt films for applications including vehicle wraps and trims, as well as mobile phones, laptops and games consoles.

Digiadvans tour brings Disney Universe to UK streets

Digiadvans tour brings Disney Universe to UK streets

NEWS: Interactive digital out-of-home display vans, Digiadvans, are touring the UK with live demonstrations of Disney's new video game Disney Universe.

CBS Outdoor and Lothian Buses renew advertising contract for £9m

CBS Outdoor and Lothian Buses renew advertising contract for £9m

NEWS: Out-of-home advertising company CBS Outdoor has reached a £9m deal with Scottish municipal bus company Lothian Buses.

Building bridges to the future: wide-format and sign-making educational resources

Building bridges to the future: wide-format and sign-making educational resources

FEATURE: Nick Smith looks at some of the UK institutions supporting wide-format print and sign-making educational schemes.

Signs Express makes black cab Wacky for Motoscape Banger Rally

Signs Express makes black cab Wacky for Motoscape Banger Rally

NEWS: Three women from Windsor, UK will drive across Europe in a black cab wrapped with custom graphics printed and fitted by Signs Express Slough.

Roland Academy students impress UK politicians with Honda vehicle wrap at WorldSkills event

Roland Academy students impress UK politicians with Honda vehicle wrap at WorldSkills event

NEWS: WorldSkills London 2011, the world's largest skills competition according to its organisers, featured vehicle wrapping on a Honda Accord by students trained at the Roland Academy.

CBS Outdoor has a ticket to ride with Beatles Story train wrap

CBS Outdoor has a ticket to ride with Beatles Story train wrap

NEWS: A new full-length train wrap featuring images of Liverpool pop group The Beatles has been installed on Merseyrail trains through out-of-home advertising firm CBS Outdoor UK.

Signarama wraps vehicle for Bracknell's new environment warden

Signarama wraps vehicle for Bracknell's new environment warden

NEWS: UK sign-making franchise Signarama Thames Valley has designed and applied vehicle graphics to the van of Bracknell council's new environment warden.

Hollywood Monster wraps mobile lecture theatre to advise students

Hollywood Monster wraps mobile lecture theatre to advise students

NEWS: Birmingham display producer Hollywood Monster has customised a double-decker bus for Anglia Ruskin University.

Digiadvans helps festival-goers get home with TomTom ad

Digiadvans helps festival-goers get home with TomTom ad

NEWS: Mobile digital signage provider Digiadvans has carried out an advertising campaign for TomTom for the second time.

Avery adds new options for wrapping films

NEWS: Avery Dennison has added new colours to its Supreme Wrapping Film range, as well as offering the product in a wider 1.52m roll size to reduce seams.

Signarama works to help reduce road accidents with fire brigade

Signarama works to help reduce road accidents with fire brigade

NEWS: Signarama has played a part in a campaign launched by the West Midlands Fire Service, by creating a special car.

Wrapped Aygo to promote Toyota till the cows come home

Wrapped Aygo to promote Toyota till the cows come home

NEWS: Morgan Signs has completed a vehicle wrap for Toyota World in Newport, which involved turning a new Aygo into a cow with Mimaki CG-FX-cut black spots.

Signs Express Northampton completes tasty van wraps

Signs Express Northampton completes tasty van wraps

NEWS: The Northampton centre of Signs Express has completed a vehicle livery project for a school dinners provider, in time for the new academic year.

Mactac to 'conquer application challenges' at SGIA Expo

Mactac to 'conquer application challenges' at SGIA Expo

NEWS: Mactac Graphic Products will be among the exhibitors at October's SGIA Expo, where it will demonstrate installation techniques.

William Smith Open for Business again with extended programme

William Smith Open for Business again with extended programme

NEWS: Materials supplier William Smith has revealed it is hosting its Open for Business event again after recording a successful open house last year.

Avery Dennison invites sign-makers to create the 'perfect wrap' at workshop

NEWS: Materials manufacturer Avery Dennison Graphics and Reflective Solutions has announced it is holding a hands-on workshop on vehicle wrapping this autumn.

William Smith has an eye for curves with new films

William Smith has an eye for curves with new films

NEWS: William Smith has added new cast white film products for wide-format graphics to its range, designed for application to complex curves.

William Smith launches carbon fibre films for vehicle wrapping

William Smith launches carbon fibre films for vehicle wrapping

NEWS: William Smith has launched a range of cast and calendered carbon fibre films for use on firm, uneven surfaces.

Totally Dynamic gives trailer a Hollywood makeover

Totally Dynamic gives trailer a Hollywood makeover

NEWS: Vehicle wrapping company Totally Dynamic has completed a project for a Sky event, which involved transforming a 25' (7.6m) trailer into a Hollywood-style make-up unit.

William Smith adds 'economic' film to fleet graphics range

William Smith adds 'economic' film to fleet graphics range

NEWS: Materials supplier William Smith has announced the addition of a new removable cast printing film, 3M IJ170Cv3-10 Series, to its line-up.

William Smith adds new options for vehicle personalisation

William Smith adds new options for vehicle personalisation

NEWS: Sign-making and graphics materials supplier William Smith has announced the addition of new car wrap film options from 3M to its range.

Three sessions left for Avery and Mutoh car wrap course

Three sessions left for Avery and Mutoh car wrap course

NEWS: Avery Dennison and Mutoh, which teamed up earlier this year to offer a series of six car wrap courses across the US and Canada, have issued a reminder to the industry that there are still three sessions left in the series.

London calling: CBS helps launch Google Transit campaign

London calling: CBS helps launch Google Transit campaign

NEWS: Google Transit, a new component of Google Maps, has had its launch marked with a campaign shown across five fully-wrapped London buses.

Totally Dynamic 'delves into wartime history' with Help for Heroes wrap

NEWS: Vehicle graphics specialist Totally Dynamic has completed a wrap on a Jaguar Sovereign which aims to give the appearance of a Spitfire fighter plane.

Creative FX gets cooking with Stoneham Kitchens livery project

Creative FX gets cooking with Stoneham Kitchens livery project

NEWS: UK signage company Creative FX has vinyl wrapped the new vehicle fleet of kitchen manufacturer Stoneham Kitchens.

Voith rebrands signage with help from Warwick sign-maker

Voith rebrands signage with help from Warwick sign-maker

NEWS: Voith Industrial Services has undertaken a rebranding exercise on several of its sites across the UK, which involved contracting long-term graphics provider Signs Express's Warwick centre.

Allen Signs-produced vehicle graphics win livery award

Allen Signs-produced vehicle graphics win livery award

NEWS: A fleet of lorries owned by catering supplier Branston has won the Livery of the Year title in the Motor Transport Awards.

Signs Express helps Sky go green with vehicle branding

Signs Express helps Sky go green with vehicle branding

NEWS: Signs Express Manchester has completed a branding project for Sky, changing the colour of its Tour de France 2011 support vehicles from blue to green.

Signs Express gets dancing shoes on for vehicle wrap

Signs Express gets dancing shoes on for vehicle wrap

NEWS: Signs Express Peterborough has completed a vehicle wrap project which involved a half wrap displaying graphics of the legs of a tap dancer, a ballroom dancer and a ballerina.

Fastsigns takes a bite out of food festivals with sponsorship

Fastsigns takes a bite out of food festivals with sponsorship

NEWS: Fastsigns is supporting a touring food festival in the USA with a sponsorship deal that includes vehicle and trailer wraps, banners and other event signage, plus hand fans for visitors.

Signs Express Newcastle completes 'one of the largest matte vehicle wraps ever'

Signs Express Newcastle completes 'one of the largest matte vehicle wraps ever'

NEWS: Signs Express's Newcastle centre has completed a project for motocross and extreme sport apparel brand Fox Head.

SunWrap.dk 'looking forward' to FESPA vehicle wrap final after Hamburg victory

SunWrap.dk 'looking forward' to FESPA vehicle wrap final after Hamburg victory

NEWS: Danish print company SunWrap.dk says it is 'looking forward' to the FESPA World Wrap Cup Master final, after being crowned winner of the most recent leg at FESPA Digital in Hamburg, Germany.

Signs Express Milton Keynes supports Japan Tsunami Appeal with signage

Signs Express Milton Keynes supports Japan Tsunami Appeal with signage

NEWS: Signs Express Milton Keynes has supplied banners and posters for events taking place in the town in aid of the Japan Tsunami Appeal.

New York goes Gaga for 'subway unicorn'

New York goes Gaga for 'subway unicorn'

NEWS: Media agency CBS Outdoor has wrapped a New York City subway train to promote popstar Lady Gaga's new album Born This Way.

Signs Express-sponsored Boardman in podium position

Signs Express-sponsored Boardman in podium position

NEWS: Signs Express Lancaster has commented on the campaign of British Touring Car Championship driver Tom Boardman, which it is sponsoring.

Hollywood Monster helps Stoke City superfan show his true colours

Hollywood Monster helps Stoke City superfan show his true colours

NEWS: Hollywood Monster has released details on a project it completed prior to the FA Cup Final, which saw Stoke City play Manchester City.

Avery and Mutoh schedule six vehicle wrap training sessions for North America

Avery and Mutoh schedule six vehicle wrap training sessions for North America

NEWS: Mutoh and Avery Dennison have scheduled six car wrap classes for US and Canadian display producers this year.

FESPA Digital Man on Wrap Rally to Hamburg

FESPA Digital Man on Wrap Rally to Hamburg

NEWS: The mascot of FESPA Digital 2011, Digital Man, is heading to the show's site in Hamburg in a smart car as part of a cross-continental Wrap Rally, FESPA has revealed.

Mutoh wins EDP awards for ink and textile printer offerings

Mutoh wins EDP awards for ink and textile printer offerings

NEWS: Mutoh Belgium has picked up two awards from the European Digital Press Association (EDP).

Hexis to demonstrate new wrap films at FESPA Digital

Hexis to demonstrate new wrap films at FESPA Digital

NEWS: Visitors to FESPA Digital this month will be able to see demonstrations of Hexis's new materials suitable for wrapping applications.

Signarama York supports record attempt with RV wrap

Signarama York supports record attempt with RV wrap

NEWS: The York branch of sign-maker Signarama has completed an unusual vehicle wrap project in support of a world record attempt currently being undertaken by former soldier Andy McMenemy.

3M to take 'hot solutions' to FESPA Digital

3M to take 'hot solutions' to FESPA Digital

NEWS: The Commercial Graphics division of 3M has released details on its plans for the upcoming FESPA Digital trade fair.

Pennsylvania's Visual Impact Graphics absorbed by Printscape

Pennsylvania's Visual Impact Graphics absorbed by Printscape

NEWS: It has been announced that Printscape Imaging and Graphics has completed a successful acquisition of Pennsylvania-based firm Visual Impact Graphics.

Avery Dennison revs up vehicle wrap market with new online resource

Avery Dennison revs up vehicle wrap market with new online resource

NEWS: Avery Dennison Graphics and Reflective Solutions has announced the launch of a new website, CarWraps.net, which is aimed at consumers and business owners looking for a simple way to overhaul the appearance of their vehicles.

Warrington sign-maker 'delighted' with housing trust vehicle project

Warrington sign-maker 'delighted' with housing trust vehicle project

NEWS: Signs Express's Warrington centre has completed a vehicle-wrapping project for social housing provider Golden Gates Housing Trust, which involved installing branding on 84 vans.

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.

Additions made to Roland DGA webinar and workshop programmes

Additions made to Roland DGA webinar and workshop programmes

NEWS: Roland DGA has announced the launch of a number of new workshops and webinars to augment its training offerings for graphic display professionals in the USA.

Mactac expands Macmark film series by 20 new colours

Mactac expands Macmark film series by 20 new colours

NEWS: Mactac has announced it has added 20 new matte colours to its Macmark 8900 Series marking films, bringing the total number of colour choices to 51.

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.

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'.

Totally Dynamic helps customers clean up with product range

Totally Dynamic helps customers clean up with product range

NEWS: Vehicle wrapping specialist Totally Dynamic has developed an exclusive range of cleaning products for finished wraps.

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.

New 'stretchable' inks released by Mutoh

New 'stretchable' inks released by Mutoh

NEWS: Mutoh has announced the immediate availability of its new of CMYK UV inks – called 3D UV – which have 200 percent elongation possibilities, according to the wide-format ink-jet printer manufacturer.

Car wrapping contest 'incredible experience' for Miller Decals

Car wrapping contest 'incredible experience' for Miller Decals

NEWS: Miller Decals, the winner of the Americas leg of FESPA's global Wrap Cup vehicle wrapping competition series, has described the contest as 'an incredible experience'.

John Danby Racing gives Totally Dynamic green light for car wrap

John Danby Racing gives Totally Dynamic green light for car wrap

NEWS: Vehicle wrapping specialists Totally Dynamic have completed a project on two 'blistering' racing cars for engineers John Danby Racing, both of which will compete in major competitions.

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.

New vehicle wrapping courses introduced by HP

New vehicle wrapping courses introduced by HP

NEWS: HP, in association with the Sign School and Bigger Stickers, has announced a new programme of vehicle wrapping training courses for both experienced installers and beginners.

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.

Grafityp announces venture into motor racing

Grafityp announces venture into motor racing

NEWS: Sign-making materials supplier Grafityp has announced it has joined the world of the European Pro/Am FIA GT3 motor racing and the Le Mans Series of races as a way to promote its new GrafiWrap vehicle wrapping product range.

Totally Dynamic opens 'state-of-the-art' vehicle wrapping facility

Totally Dynamic opens 'state-of-the-art' vehicle wrapping facility

NEWS: Vehicle wrapping specialist Totally Dynamic has moved into a new 'transformation' facility in Bradford, and has increased the branch's skilled workforce by 50 percent.

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.

Schmitz goes to the pictures with film festival project

NEWS: Belgium-based Schmitz Digital Printing has completed a project for the country's famous Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur (FIFF) using equipment from HP, the manufacturer has reported.

Allen Signs at top speed with massive vehicle wrap

Allen Signs at top speed with massive vehicle wrap

NEWS: Allen Signs reports that it has completed a wrap on a 28,654kg planing vehicle for Lincolnshire-based National Road Planing (NRP).

New applications: are you ready to think outside the box?

New applications: are you ready to think outside the box?

FEATURE: With all the talk of niche markets this year, are you planning to broaden your services to take on board new applications? Have the latest arrivals in wide-format machines and materials encouraged you to take a detour from your standard production avenues?

'New opportunities' for Style Signs after win

'New opportunities' for Style Signs after win

NEWS: Paul Smallbone of Taunton's Style Signs says he obtained a great deal of knowledge from a vehicle wrapping training course, a place on which he won in a William Smith competition.

Avery Dennision makes its marque with vehicle wrapping classes

Avery Dennision makes its marque with vehicle wrapping classes

NEWS: A programme of vehicle wrapping 'masterclasses' has been scheduled by materials producer Avery Dennison for spring 2011, where designers, agencies, and consultancies can learn 'How to create the perfect vehicle wrap'.

Grafityp adds more special effects to cast vinyl range

Grafityp adds more special effects to cast vinyl range

NEWS: Grafityp has added to its array of specialist cast vinyl films for vehicle and other applications.

Roland print-and-cut finds a fan in vehicle graphics company

Roland print-and-cut finds a fan in vehicle graphics company

NEWS: Washington-based Discount Vehicle Lettering Company (DVLC) has demonstrated the uses of the VersaCamm VS-640 print-and-cut machine on vehicle graphics, says manufacturer Roland DG.

Sign-makers given image library access by printMax

NEWS: Large-format print solutions provider printMax has launched an image library for print companies and sign-makers called istockMax.co.uk.

Mutoh to demo vehicle wrapping at US trade fair

NEWS: Mutoh has announced it will be presenting live vehicle wrap demonstrations at an automotive trade fair in Las Vegas next month.

Signs Express helps to promote children's rugby campaign

Signs Express helps to promote children's rugby campaign

NEWS: The Harlow branch of Signs Express has recently completed a vehicle wrap for Ruggerbugs, which promotes sports and fitness to children through non-contact rugby.

'The Other Guys' premiere gets wrap treatment

NEWS: The premiere of the new Hollywood film The Other Guys has been promoted using replica NYPD cars featuring vehicle graphics produced by Signs Express Bristol.

Avery Dennison supports Shanghai car wrapping service

Avery Dennison supports Shanghai car wrapping service

NEWS: Avery Dennison's Graphics and Reflective Products division has supported Shanghai's first personalised car wrapping service with the provision of pressure-sensitive materials, support and application techniques.

Hexis to demo vehicle wrapping materials at Viscom Paris

Hexis to demo vehicle wrapping materials at Viscom Paris

NEWS: Vinyl manufacturer Hexis will be exhibiting at Viscom Paris, where it will be launching a new latex digital printing film and gloss laminate designed for vehicle wrapping applications.

William Smith to distribute trio of new wraps from 3M

William Smith to distribute trio of new wraps from 3M

NEWS: 3M launched a trio of new wrapping vinyls at FESPA Munich which are now available from William Smith.

Early Signs 'delighted' with hi-vis markings

Early Signs 'delighted' with hi-vis markings

NEWS: William Smith says its customer Early Signs was delighted with the high-visibility vehicle marking kits it purchased from the materials supplier, after it used the products to mark a fleet of patient transport ambulances.

Hexis boasts ‘green’ wrapping products at FESPA

NEWS: Hexis launched its new cast latex digital printing film and gloss laminate for vehicle wrapping applications at FESPA, where it highlighted the products’ environmental merits.

Carbon fibre film used a ‘protective cocoon’

NEWS: Spectral Design has demonstrated the protective capabilities of vehicle wrap film by using Metamark MM-CF4 simulated carbon fibre effect film as a safety measure.

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