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Greens the Signmakers supports CVS Group with rebrand
Greens has attended more than 380 site for CVS Group as part of a major rebrand across its UK-wide Vetenirary estate The work spans from high street practices to large

Piecing together the true picture of people in print
Printing Charity sector employee research ensures print industry voices are heard The Printing Charity is sharing the results of recent research, commissioned by the charity, designed to build a picture

William Smith introduces Avery Dennison’s ADfend Pro paint protection film
The new generation of PPF arrives in gloss and matte finishes William Smith is now supplying the ADfend™ Pro Series, the new generation of paint protection film (PPF) from Avery Dennison,

William Smith Group 1832 wins Best Place to Work at the North East Business Awards
The company picks up its second workplace award of 2026 William Smith Group 1832 has won Best Place to Work at the 2026 North East Business Awards, collecting the title

Antalis packaging gives customers life cycle assessment data
Antalis Packaging is helping businesses make better-informed decisions about their packaging by giving them access to detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data and analysis. Through access to Sphera’s LCA software

Elite Sign Solutions unlocks growth with VeloBlade Nexus 3032 from Soyang
The Manchester-based signage company invested in the VeloBlade Nexus 3032 to increase finishing capacity, remove production bottlenecks and open up new opportunities. Manchester-based signage business Elite Sign Solutions (ESS) recently

William Smith launches 3M Cooling Film for commercial vehicles
New roof-applied film reflects more than 85% of solar radiation to help fleets cut heat build-up and cooling costs William Smith has launched 3M Cooling Film, a new reflective performance

The Printing Charity to host free webinar for World Mental Health Day
This year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”, is about listening to people and using what is heard to create meaningful support The Printing Charity’s recent True Picture

Epson launches Direct-to-Shape printing system for three-dimensional objects
New solution combines greater production efficiency with enhanced creative flexibility for businesses and brands. Epson announces CONTOURJET, a new direct-to-shape printing system which combines Epson’s inkjet technology with its robotics

Sign Trade Supplies launches new changeable KOPA Lectern System
New solution allows sign-makers to install a long-lasting signage system with replaceable printed content Sign Trade Supplies has launched the KOPA Lectern System, an angled information panel that mounts on

Re-Board® paperboard is now available from Premier
Premier has expanded its growing portfolio to offer Re-Board® – a versatile paperboard with lightweight construction but heavyweight strength. At the heart of Re-Board® is a patented, ultra-dense, tilted fluted

Celebrating Ten Years of Signs Express Newcastle
As Signs Express Newcastle celebrates ten years in business this September, read this interview with centre owner Adam Greaves, who opened the centre in September 2016, to reflect on his

Signs Express Worcester announces new ownership following management buyout
Signs Express Worcester has entered an exciting new chapter following a management buyout by long-standing team members Mac Jenkinson and Rich Larkin. Mac and Rich officially became the new owners

The Sussex Sign Company renews Constructionline Gold membership
Constructionline Gold is used by contractors, public-sector buyers and procurement teams to help pre-qualify suppliers. The Sussex Sign Company has renewed its Constructionline Gold membership for another year, demonstrating its

William Smith offers the re-engineered Avery Dennison MPI 1103 EA Smart Wrap+
A reworked adhesive brings lower initial tack and improved repositioning to one of the busiest cast films in the digital range Avery Dennison has updated one of the most widely

Signs Express brings England World Cup Fanatics Shop Experience to life with Drytac
UK-based sign and graphics specialist Signs Express selected a range of Drytac printable media and laminates to produce a striking England World Cup Fanatics Shop Experience, delivering a fast-turnaround retail

Watch Innova Solutions “60 Second Solutions” video on their Technical Support
Some of the most valuable things we supply at Innova Solutions… aren’t products. Sometimes it’s an answer.Sometimes it’s reassurance.Sometimes it’s a five-minute conversation that saves hours of frustration further down

Not one but TWO NEW Bootcamps this Autumn!
We know many of you have been asking when our next Bootcamp will be launching… Well, we don’t just have one – we have TWO brand new Bootcamps coming this

The Printing Charity launches tickets for their 197th Annual Luncheon
Tickets are now on sale for a staple in the print sector calendar, the Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon This year, the event is playing a particularly important role as the

Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester delivers nationwide Mears Group rebrand with Drytac
UK sign-maker Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester used Drytac ReTac Smooth 150 and Polar Grip media to help roll out Mears Group’s refreshed corporate identity across multiple locations throughout the

Greens reaches milestone 100th site for Halfords’ Garage Services national rollout
Greens the Signmakers has reached a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Halfords, completing signage installations at more than 100 Garage Services locations across the UK. The nationwide programme

4site Invests in Boost to Production with New Canon Colorado M5 UV Gel Printer
Founded in 2006, 4Site Implementation Ltd is an independent sign maker in Essex, offering a wide range of signage services to a diverse client base, from local retailers to nationwide

Print’s 2026 Rising Stars shine at the House of Lords
9th July saw 2026’s Rising Star Awards winner constellation shining brightly at the annual winner celebration at the House of Lords. Printing Charity President Emeritus and long-standing Rising Star Award

Signs Express Launches First Conversion Model Opportunity with Quality Signs & Engraving
Signs Express Limited is delighted to be working alongside Clifford Wynn, owner of Quality Signs & Engraving Limited, as he prepares to bring his long-established signage business to market. Based

Fastsigns expands West Midlands network
Fastsigns UK open their 24th national branch in Solihull, led by former infrastructure project manager Farooq Wani Signage network Fastsigns UK have expanded their West Midlands presence with the opening

Lawrence Green follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather with BSGA Council appointment
Greens Managing Director, Lawrence Green, has been elected to the Council of the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA), following its 48th Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 30th June 2026,

Fitzpatrick Woolmer announces Royal Warrant appointment alongside brand relaunch
Fitzpatrick Woolmer, the British heritage and outdoor signage company based in Rochester, Kent, is proud to announce a landmark moment in its 30-year history with the award of a Royal

The Story of Spandex by founder Charlie Dobson
On the 50th anniversary of Spandex, Charlie Dobson reflects on 50 years since its founding, and reminisces on the opportunities and challenges he, and co-founder and wife Mary, faced when

Signs Express named finalist at BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2026
Signs Express has been named as a finalist in the Established Franchisor of the Year category at the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards, recognising the strength, stability and continued

Signs Express Liverpool and Wirral expand in-house production with HP Latex Technology
Signs Express Liverpool and Wirral has expanded its production setup with the installation of an HP Latex R530 and HP Latex FS50W Printer, enabling the business to take on a

Antalis launches Mazina Layflat Photo Paper for premium print applications
Mazina Layflat Photo Paper is an innovative product developed for superior quality photobooks, premium marketing materials and other high-end commercial applications. Designed to help printers produce visually striking and high-value

Astley welcomes Harlow Green Primary School Students
One of the UK’s leading suppliers of signage welcomes students into Gateshead facility Gateshead-based signmaker Astley has continued their support of local Harlow Green Primary School with a tour for

FESPA pays tribute to former President and Board Member Anders Nilsson
FESPA is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Anders Nilsson, former FESPA President and longstanding Board Member, whose contribution to FESPA and its global print community was significant and

The Print Show launches dedicated podcast studio for 2026
‘The Print Show Podcast Booth’ will run throughout this year’s event in partnership with Eye on Display and Ultima Displays. Organisers of the co-located The Print Show and The Sign

Sign Trade Supplies adds 3D preview to its KOPA ordering tool
Sign-makers can now see exactly how a post and panel wayfinding job will look before they order a single component Sign Trade Supplies has added a 3D generator to its

William Smith Group 1832 Named One of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Recognition reflects nearly two centuries of people-first values, industry expertise, and employee pride BSGA member, William Smith Group 1832 is proud to announce that it has been named in The

Big Ben & B&O
A great example of how creativity and craftsmanship come together to stop travellers in their tracks ✨ For InMotion at Heathrow Terminal 5, our team at TPS Visual Communications built this bespoke Big Ben model,

London CNC Expo – 2026
Join us for the London CNC Expo and experience the latest in CNC routing, waterjet cutting, automation, and advanced manufacturing solutions, all live and in action! What You’ll Experience at the Expo

Signwrite Studios strengthens industry credentials with Constructionline Gold
Signwrite Studios Ltd is proud to announce that we have officially achieved Constructionline Gold Member accreditation, further demonstrating our commitment to quality, compliance, health & safety, and excellence across the

Epson Open House: Think Big, Print Big
At Epson and Fiery we’re big on offering more. More cutting-edge software to enhance your productivity, more profit-boosting print revenue streams and more ways to help your business vividly stand

The Sussex Sign Company Named Runner-Up for Business of the Year at the Seahaven Business Awards 2026
BSGA member The Sussex Sign Company is proud to announce that it has been named Runner-Up in the “Business of the Year” category at the Seahaven Business Awards 2026. Organised

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026:
Straightforward actions to support workplace mental wellbeing May 11th – 17th is Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s theme, set by the Mental Health Foundation, is ‘Take Action’. It’s a

Zenith Print & Packaging supports Rhyl Town Council coastal defence initiative with Drytac Polar Premium and Protac Anti-Graffiti
UK-based print specialist Zenith Print & Packaging used Drytac’s Polar Premium and Protac Anti-Graffiti to produce durable, high-quality seafront graphics in Rhyl, North Wales, supporting a major coastal defence initiative.

The Printing Charity shares Mental Health Awareness Week resources
As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches (11th – 17th May), The Printing Charity shares a set of resources specifically designed for Wellbeing Champions to share and use within workplaces. This year, the

Event at Perfect Colours Showroom Sheffield 12-13th May 2026 – All are welcome
Event details May 12th 10:00-12:00, 14:00-16:00, 16:30-20:30 May 13th 12:00-14:00 On show the new HP Latex R530, HP Latex 730W, Summa F1625, Fotoba XLA170 and Printfactry software workflow solutions. To register please click

Spandex partners with Nathan Edwards Racing for 2026
Spandex Showcases AUTO Drift in Partnership with Nathan Edwards Racing Bristol, United Kingdom – 5th May 2026 – Spandex, a leading global supplier to the vehicle wrapping industry, has partnered

The Printing Charity launches the Wellbeing Community
Free support and resources to help print businesses further embed workplace wellbeing within their teams The Printing Charity has launched the Wellbeing Community, free, tailored support to helpthose responsible for

Trade Signs UK transforms NEC Software Solutions HQ with Drytac window, wall and floor graphics
Chippenham-based Trade Signs UK used a wide range of Drytac window, wall and floor graphic solutions to complete a large-scale interior branding installation for NEC Software Solutions’ new UK headquarters.

Celebrating Simon: 40 years at Greens The Signmakers
Greens say “Thank You” to Simon Ward and celebrate his 40 year tenure that has helped shape the Hull based company Last week, Greens Signmakers marked a significant milestone as
Profitable, well established sign business for sale due to owner retiring
Serving Central Scotland for thirty years, and with a loyal and extensive client base this is an opportunity to aquire a profitable and well established turnkey business. The business ‘