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Confidence eroded as Q4 output and orders curtailed – a further downturn is now underway in Q1 but vaccine roll-out provides hope.

Already established as one of the leading providers of print and signage to Scotland's airports, sign-maker and print company ...

Drytac's self-adhesive films continue to play a key role in the battle against Covid-19, with print service provider Globe

Industry-leading graphics firm, MacroArt has recently completed a challenging 250 metre production and installation project, collaborating with creative agency Hello Hackenbacker and prestigious

For over 30 years, AAG has been providing a wide range of both bespoke and standard CNC routing/cutting systems under its primary AXYZ power brand to provide a higher performance-to-cost

LEADING lights from the UK signage industry have been honoured at global signage and visual communication specialist FASTSIGNS’ annual Awards Ceremony which took place virtually, for the first

VION High Tack calendered digital print films from William Smith, part of the William Smith Group 1832, have successfully been certified as meeting the requirements of Class B, s1, d0 as

Ricoh has released a new video offering an insight into the core benefits and key

Leeds-based wide-format printing and signage company Imageco has become one of the first businesses in the UK to purchase a new HP Latex 800 W Printer, saying the device will take the quality of

Manchester-based Labels UK has upgraded to digital print capability by investing in a Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 230 press.

Belgium based Agfa-Gevaert Group has invested in new UK premises to house both its Radiology Service Centre and a new Inkjet Solutions showroom. The site is scheduled to open in March 2021.

A JETRIX LXi7 LED UV printer is settling into its new home at Astley Signs in Kettering and is promising to take the business into the realms of more unusual and sustainable printing.

Mimaki’s distributor for the UK and Ireland, Hybrid Services has today announced the addition of two new high performance textile printers to its market-leading product portfolio – the Mimaki

A major investment in 3M DI-NOC stock now places a choice of 500 patterns (half the entire 1000 pattern collection) at the fingertips of William Smith Architextural Division’s customers.

CMYUK has launched a samples almanac that showcases the widest range of sign and display materials, textiles and digital-ready fabrics currently available to digital wide format print

William Say & Co. commissioned and formed a run of 100 unique tins as Christmas gifts for customers – all printed on a Fujifilm Acuity B1 by Tinmasters at its plant in Swansea.

ADAPT and G-Tec Paper & Film have announced a partnership for the distribution of Touchshield within the UK.

Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, has announced the UK and European launch of its new ...

HP has added a new dedicated section to its renowned Virtual Booth, enabling members of the

Perspex Distribution (PDL) have completed the installation of 3 new Schelling FK6 330 industrial beam saws following substantial investment upgrading cutting capabilities across their UK

Leading clothing, footwear and home products retailer Next has revealed how its decision early in 2020 to invest in two new printers from Ricoh helped the business remain operational during the

Investment in people and equipment will support the growth plans of leading wide-format print, graphics, and visual communications specialist MacroArt during 2021.

Smith Sign and Display, part of William Smith Group 1832, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Spence as Business Development Manager.

Drytac has appointed Leeds-based Imageco as the first Drytac Health Science partner in the UK, supplying and installing Drytac Protac AMP antimicrobial film for multiple applications across a

Zund UK has installed a G3 Digital Cutter at the Dennison Group state-of-the-art facility in West Yorkshire to expand the Zund demonstration centre network in the UK.

Ricoh UK is proud to announce the release of its much-anticipated Anything in Print Podcast.

The installation of a Summa F Series flatbed cutting system has cut turnaround times dramatically for graphics company Grafx, including reducing some hours-long processes down to just a few

Embrace Building Wraps has installed the UK’s first PVC-free printed scaffold wrap at Newson’s Yard in London’s Belgravia for client Grosvenor Estate.

While Covid-19 caused huge disruption right across the industry, The Big Display Company took the opportunity to invest in multiple HP devices to help see it through the pandemic and build for

Like many of us across the industry, Appeal Media has felt the impact of 2020's COVID-19 pandemic.

Esko, the global developer of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print and packaging industry, has moved to reassure UK customers that systems are in place to minimize the impact

The global pandemic has changed our world and society in significant ways. COVID-19 has drastically changed our perception of hygiene and cleanliness, spurring the development of films and

Quality Print Services (QPS) was established in 1997 with customer service at its core. Based in Lancashire in north-west England, Managing Director Chris Bailey can usually be found either

Minuteman Press Bath has just completed a multi-site graphics project, using Drytac's Viziprint Illuminate product to install Covid-19 tests signage at two retail locations.

Banbury Litho is in transformation mode. The journey started 18 months ago expressly to transition the company towards a strong new future vision. As part of this, it has invested in a Mimaki

Faversham House today announces Sign & Digital UK 2021 (SDUK), due to take place at Birmingham’s NEC from 02-04 March 2021, has been moved to 16-18 May 2021.

2020 has seen a number of new appointments at YPS with Consumables Specialist Lauren Parker being appointed Epson Business Development Manager.
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The UK personalised gift market is anticipated to reach £1 billion over the next 12 months, according to the findings of a European study of 5,000+ shoppers from ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected the nation's galleries and museums, but Paul Bristow Associates' new HP Stitch S300 means people can wear their favourite artworks as hygienic face

A major Roland DG study of more than 340 digital print companies in the UK conducted in November 2020 has revealed that despite the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the industry is currently

Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) announces details of the next event in the Sign & Digital Online series: ...

RA Smart, the exclusive UK reseller of the HP Stitch dye sublimation printer series, has used an HP Stitch S1000 digital textile printing system to produce artworks for the Thames Festival Trust

Women in Sign and Graphics UK, an industry initiative that aims to inspire, encourage and promote women in the industry, is taking its inaugural event virtual due to the ongoing COVID-19

A global player in the supply of specialist plastic products for the construction, fabrication, print and display sectors, Brett Martin’s new corporate identity will be rolled out over the coming

Agfa has teamed up with professional print buyer, Matthew Parker, to give printers who have diversified into wide format, ideas on how to maximise their investment.

Drytac is delighted to announce its Global Product Manager Shaun Holdom has been appointed to the ISA-UK council with 100 per cent support from his fellow council members.

Drytac has become a member of the UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG), securing its role as a leading manufacturer of safe, legal and slip-resistant floor graphics media.

The in-house printing department at UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has installed a new Ricoh Pro L5130 latex printer and Summa cutter, giving it the power to produce more graphics

In a colourful new video, leading equestrian brand Racesafe has given a glimpse of its manufacturing facility following the addition of an HP Stitch S300 dye-sublimation printer earlier this

There may be a lot of uncertainty related to the upcoming Brexit transition, but Avery Dennison has taken steps to ensure a steady supply of products and reliable local support to UK customers

Riding high on the vinyl revival, Sound Leisure has been making jukeboxes in Yorkshire since 1978. Specialising in hand

ADAPT - Amari Digital Printing Technologies has moved into bigger, better premises, allowing it to expand its team, services and the amount of stock it can hold.

Signs Express (Nottingham) has invested in an Epson SureColor SC-S80600 to streamline production, enhance efficiency and elevate quality.

When the UK was placed into lockdown on March 24th 2020, many of us forecast the effect on our industry. We expected food retailers, medical facilities and pharmacies to stay open, albeit with

Data Mail Solutions Ltd (DMS) will be the first UK company to install the new Canon varioPRINT iX3200 in November this year.

In one of the most challenging years ever for people and businesses, it is heartening to be able to talk about the creation of a new business. Which, in itself, is supporting the formation and

Abbi Signs likes to keep it in the family. This design and print business based in Widnes, Cheshire, was founded by John Goodfellow forty years ago, only these days he’s been joined by his son

Spandex and 3M have announced the UK winner of their Lockdown Legends competition, celebrating creativity in vehicle wrapping.

Peter Scott Printers, working with North Lancs Training Group, have created an opportunity for Lancashire's young printing stars of tomorrow. They will be teaching new apprentice Waqas Ahmed all

Integration Technology are pleased to announce that our Managing Director, Simon Roberts, is now also Managing Director for their sister company in Skipton, IST UK.

Specialized Signs says it was 'surprisingly busy and surprisingly lucky' throughout this summer's lockdown period after diversifying into new products, but is now returning to a new kind of

Ricoh is offering print service providers (PSPs) the chance to make massive savings on its Ricoh Pro L5160 printer this autumn.

Plymouth-based Delt Shared Services has purchased an HP L560 Latex printer, Graphtec FC9000-160 cutter and Easymount 1600SH laminator.

It's hard to say when normal business will resume in our industry - if, indeed, it ever will. With the second wave of the pandemic now biting, new restrictions are impacting the market. However,

Ollywood used Drytac Polar Street FX to create a new floor graphic in Birmingham's busy Brindleyplace, a project that required durability and safety on wet surfaces.

Following action from the Graphics and Print Media Alliance (GPMA) – which saw all 15 of its members back a joint statement to Government that praised its work to support business while proposing

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has delivered his third major statement to the House of Commons in less than a month.

Azuturahas responded to a shift in its customer demographic owing to COVID-19 restrictions by creating a new

Cardiff University's Print Services worked around the clock to prepare the campus for the new academic year, including printing thousands of social distancing graphics on Drytac professional

London personalised photo canvas printing business Parrot Print has invested in its fourth Epson SureColor SC-S80600 following a period of record growth.

Selectequip has purchased a Mimaki UCJV150-160UV roll-to-roll print and cut printer, and a Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX flatbed printer from CMYUK.

Brett Martin and swissQprint UK are pleased to announce a highly successful test of Brett Martin’s Foamalux products on the Nyala 3 flatbed printer at swissQprint’s new demo centre in

Ricoh UK Ltd has announced the winner of its ‘Win with Ricoh' competition. Coventry-based Scorpion Sportswear will

Kernow Coatings, leading manufacturer of OEM certified printable digital synthetic papers, has launched a scratch resistant coating developed for ultimate hygiene of sneeze guards, splash guards

InkWizards Profiling Solutions has been launched to support UK printers in the delivery of high quality and consistent colour managed work.

Working with Aston Lark, the BPIF have developed wider covers designed specifically for the printing industry, which are exclusive to BPIF members.

Melony Rocque has been appointed Group Brand Communications and PR Manager at CMYUK.

DEZINES is primed to launch a new company producing bespoke photographic wall coverings, with a completely reconfigured print room based around a new HP Latex 335 print and cut solution.

Drytac has been rushed off its feet manufacturing floor graphics products and other media in response to unprecedented

Digital textile printing technology pioneer, Epson has announced the ML-8000 – the entry model in the Monna Lisa series that combines performance and usability to meet the needs of the digital

With new government policies being aimed at stimulating a green recovery, including issuing grants to install solar panels and green building developments. Yorkshire based, eco conscious, print

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has delivered a statement to the House of Commons outlining plans to help protect jobs across the UK whilst the country faces a resurgence of coronavirus and a winter

The Graphics and Print Media Alliance (GPMA) has written to Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Alok Sharma, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, calling for

UK and Ireland Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services has announced the appointment of Brett Newman as its managing director.

Durham Box is the first packaging manufacturer in the U.K. to upgrade its EFI Nozomi C18000 single-pass inkjet digital corrugated printer with white UV LED ink from Electronics For Imaging,

Agfa has launched a number of new finance bundles giving UK sign and display businesses quick and easy access to the latest wide format systems.

Now you can use the same web-to-print platform powering printing.com, Nettl.com, Marqetspace and hundreds of online

Insitu Group has become the UK and Ireland’s first user of Durst’s P5 350 all-in-one hybrid solution for flexible roll and board printing, the industry’s ‘best technology platform’. This is the

Together with a design duo from Liverpool, personalised print specialist Identity Printing has launched a new luxury streetwear line using Ricoh direct-to-garment (DTG) technology.

eurolaser, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of laser cutting machines, has successfully tested a range of Brett Martin’s semi-finished plastics on its M-800 laser cutting machine.

Leeds print company Imageco have printed and helped install a touching tribute for organ donation patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The project was recently completed and is now brightening

Touchshield – a unique new range of anti-microbial protective film products from G-Tec Paper & Film is awarded up to 93.41% protection against viruses in accordance with ISO 21702.

CMYUK has announced two new senior promotions in its consumables business. Damien Clarke now becomes Sales Director and Joel Willcock is now Commercial Director.

Specialist systems distributor and service provider, ArtSystems, has launched new SignMaker Bundles to the Authorised Epson SureColor S Series reseller channel.

Canon today announces the launch of its updated ColorWave and PlotWave large format printer series.

A car dealership in Lincoln reopened for business this summer with a transformed interior showroom featuring sophisticated wall graphics as well as refreshed exterior signage, all produced by

Oxford-based printer, Seacourt, has extended into the wide-format market with the addition of an HP Latex 365, creating a new branch to its business - Seacourt XL - while retaining its green

Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries launches a product guide that showcases the complete range of sign making accessories and tools

Zund UK and Inca Digital have today announced a new innovation-based partnership that sees both companies working together to offer customers in the signage, graphics and packaging industries

More than 40 percent of UK shoppers have stopped visiting stores that have unclear signage on social distancing, according to the findings of a European study of 2,500+ shoppers from ...