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Drytac launches PaperTac™ White Matte globally
Engineered for high-impact indoor displays, PaperTac™ White Matte delivers premium print performance in a PVC-free, fully recyclable construction designed to support sustainability goals. Drytac is pleased to announce the global

The Sussex Sign Company named finalist for Business of the Year at Seahaven Awards
The Sussex Sign Company has been named a finalist in the prestigious Business of the Year category at the 2026 Seahaven Business Awards, hosted by the Newhaven Chamber of Commerce.

Antalis launches HP large format print range
Antalis has announced the launch of a comprehensive new portfolio of HP Large Format Printing papers and synthetic media, engineered specifically to maximise quality, productivity and consistency on waterbased dye/pigment

Make it Happen with Steve Lister!
Back by popular demand, the Make it Happen Signage Consultancy Ltd / Steve Lister Bootcamp, designed to revolutionise the way your business operates. What’s it about? This in person,

We Make it Happen!
MIH is growing by 2 feet! We are also going back to having 12 feet, which means we will be a total of 14 feet! – Welcome back to the

William Smith introduces Avery Dennison’s first coloured PPF
Four high-gloss colours combine full paint protection with a bold new option for vehicle customisation William Smith is bringing the first coloured paint protection film from Avery Dennison to the UK market,

Antalis launches ‘The Cut’
‘The Cut’ is a new student graphic design competition celebrating emerging talent in print and design. Antalis has announced the launch of The Cut, a new nationwide student graphic design

Antalis packaging launches the Fillpak Mini Void fill machine
Available from March, Antalis Packaging has added the FillPak Mini, a compact and versatile paper void fill converter developed by Ranpak to its range of packaging machinery. Designed to deliver

Fox Fabrication Services are pleased to welcome Tom Green
We are delighted to continue the growth of Fox Fabrication Services with the acquisition of Tom Green as a Senior Account Manager. Tom joins the company at a pivotal time

Carlo Matarazzo, Signs Now, celebrates 25 years with the business
The British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA) extends warm congratulations to former BSGA Board Member, Carlo Matarazzo, on this landmark anniversary. Carlo has become one of Signs Now’s most senior

William Smith introduces VION VP1 for Short-Term Promotional Graphics
An affordable, reliable vinyl designed for everyday print and display work William Smith has expanded its VION range with the launch of VP1, a monomeric vinyl developed specifically for short-term

Tickets Available now for the Print Mastermind 2026 Summit
Tickets are now officially available for the Print Mastermind 2026 Summit, a dedicated one-day event designed to help print business owners achieve structured commercial growth. The event will take place

The Rising Star Awards are returning!
Entries open on Monday 2nd March and close on Sunday 29th March. If you know someone aged 18–35 working in print (in any role), this is a great opportunity to

Watch Innova Solutions “60 Second Solutions” video on Novabond XS110 HTGP
High-temperature performance…in 60 seconds When your application involves high heat and zero margin for failure, the tape you choose really matters.XS110HTGP is a general-purpose applications where high temperature resistance is

Drytac promotes Kieran Blacknall to Managing Director in the United Kingdom
Kieran Blacknall steps into the role of Managing Director in the UK having most recently served as Operations Manager at Drytac. Drytac is delighted to announce the promotion of Kieran

Watch the latest “60 Second Solutions” video from Innova Solutions!
Joe Lacey walks us through the importance of Surface Preparation. Surface Prep 60 seconds. That’s all it takes… One of the most overlooked reasons adhesives fail?Surface preparation.Before the tape.Before the

Signs Express Belfast transforms the Belfast Giants’ rink graphics with Drytac SpotOn White M50
The Northern Irish signage company used Drytac SpotOn White M50 to create eye-catching ice rink board graphics for Belfast Giants games. Signage and vehicle graphics specialist Signs Express Belfast recently

William Smith returns to Sign & Digital UK 2026
Join William Smith at Stand P215, NEC Birmingham | 22–24 February 2026 William Smith is returning to Sign & Digital UK 2026, bringing a people-first approach to one of the

5th February is Time to Talk Day: Talking tips from The Printing Charity
It’s starts with a conversation Back in the 1990s, BT told us, through a series of iconic ads, ‘It’s good to talk’. This message worked because people could identify with

The Sussex Sign Company named first Metamark approved Vehicle Wrapping Centre in Sussex
The Sussex Sign Company has become the first Metamark Approved Vehicle Wrapping Centre in Sussex, following a full technical inspection by Metamark UK, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of

Antalis adds Sun Strong GC2 board to its range of graphical boards
The addition strengthens Antalis’ portfolio for printers and converters producing high-quality packaging, carton and graphical POS and display applications. Antalis has added Sun Strong, a premium GC2 boxboard manufactured by

BSGA puts skills, education and community centre stage in the Sign Makers’ Village
The British Sign & Graphics Association (BSGA) is hosting a dedicated Sign Makers’ Village during Sign & Digital UK 2026 at the NEC from February 22 and 24. Here visitors

The Online Print Coach Reveals 2026 Schedule
Colin Sinclair McDermott kicks off a year of appearances at Printwear & Promotion Live! and Sign & Digital UK Colin Sinclair McDermott, aka The Online Print Coach, has announced new

Antalis launches SINTREX® PET Printing Sheets
Antalis has announced the immediate UK and Ireland launch of SINTREX®, a new lightweight expanded rigid PET sheet developed using innovative manufacturing technology from 3A Composites. Designed for the needs

Baroness Floella Benjamin OM, DBE, DL is the Printing Charity’s 2026 Honorary President
The Printing Charity is proud to announce that actress, singer, presenter, author, businesswoman, independent producer, philanthropist and politician, Baroness Floella Benjamin, is the charity’s Honorary President for 2026. She will

William Smith Adds Avery Dennison SPF-X2 to Paint Protection Film Range
High-gloss, self-healing protection designed for today’s vehicle wrappers William Smith has added Avery Dennison’s latest paint protection film, SPF-X2, to its portfolio, giving vehicle wrappers and installers a new option

Signs Express 2026 Convention showcases network strength and signals Franchise growth ambitions
With 42 centres represented on the day, 25 exhibitors supporting the event and more than 150 attendees, the convention demonstrated the scale, passion for the industry and collective commitment of

Spandex UK Announces 4th Spandex Summit at Mercedes-Benz World, 17–18 March 2026
Spandex UK, a leading supplier of materials, hardware, and expertise to the sign, graphics, and display industries, is proud to announce the fourth edition of the Spandex Summit, taking place

Astley launches school sponsorship with Harlow Green Primary
Astley has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Harlow Green Primary School, kicking off its support with a creative Road Safety competition that has engaged pupils across the school. Eli

Entries now open for the Hexis Wrap Battle!
The Hexis Wrap Battle is back for Sign & Digital UK 2026 This thrilling live wrapping competition will run across all three days of the exhibition, from 22–24 February. Bringing

Tradeprint launches pioneering banner return scheme supported by Antalis, FESPA UK, Reconomy and the IPIA
Tradeprint is proud to announce the launch of its Banner Return Pilot Scheme in January 2026, a UK-first initiative designed to significantly reduce the environmental impact of PVC and PVC-free

Busting the Blue Monday myth
365-day wellbeing support, because challenging times don’t follow a calendar Popular myth – and misconception – claims that the third Monday in January (in 2026, that’s19th) is the most depressing

Multipanel UK Moves Toward a Circular Model for ACP Panels
Multipanel UK is stepping up its sustainability efforts with a new approach designed to help the sign trade recycle Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) more easily and more consistently. The Dover-based

Sign & Digital UK 2026 announces Knowledge Centre lineup
The expert lineup for The Knowledge Centre at Sign & Digital UK 2026 will deliver seminars on marketing, automation and profit growth. Sign & Digital UK will open its doors

William Smith Launches ‘Build Your Belt’ Campaign for Arlon SLX and SLX+ Kits
Sign and graphics professionals across the UK can build their toolkit with Arlon SLX and SLX+ kits, collecting professional-grade tools with every qualifying order until 31 January 2026. William Smith

Antalis launches new Viper hand strapping tool
Antalis Packaging announces the launch of the Master’in Viper Hand Strapping Tool, the latest addition to its growing range of high-performance strapping solutions. Designed with efficiency, precision, and user comfort

Sign Trade Supplies launches new Bolt-Down Sign Post Kit for tough installation environments
New bolt-down system offers a stronger, simpler way to install signage on concrete surfaces Sign Trade Supplies has launched its new Bolt-Down Sign Post Kit in grey powder coat, developed

4site – Boosting sustainability with HUGE ACM recycling effort
Boosting sustainability 🌳 🌳 🌳 It was a great day at 4site recently with a first HUGE collection of scrap ACM panels and offcuts. The team have been carefully prepping

Women in Signs and Graphics announces media partnership with British Signs and Graphics Association
The media partnership is the result of a shared vision to champion women in the industry and will enable Women in Signs and Graphics to elevate their initiatives and events

William Smith Launches ClearCut software
New Print Protection Film cutting software gives installers greater precision and efficiency William Smith has launched a new software platform that helps installers apply paint protection film (PPF) with greater

Epson future proofs textile printing with the Epson Textile Academy 2.0
Textile design students from Loughborough and Nottingham Trent University explored the commercial, environmental, and scalable benefits of digital textile printing Epson hosted its second Textile Academy Event at the company’s

Antalis packaging grips up manual stretch film
Antalis Packaging has added Grip® Systems hand stretch film dispenser and films to its portfolio of products for pallet wrapping. Antalis Packaging offers a new manual film dispenser and film

Actually Love – Make it Happen!
Make it Happens releases Black Friday Deals – Book and Pay before December 24th 2025 Any IN-PERSON Bootcamp dates until the end of this year AND during 2026, for an

Drytac expands SpotOn portfolio with easy apply, removable, PVC-free SpotOn SynTac
SpotOn SynTac combines effortless application with clean removal for indoor and short-term outdoor graphics applications. Drytac is delighted to announce the global launch of SpotOn SynTac, a 3.7 mil (92µ)

The Printing Charity host 196th Annual Luncheon
“The Printing Charity stands by printers, the people who make ideas known and bring them to life.” Printing Charity 2025 President, former Prime Minister Baroness Theresa May, addresses the Printing

William Smith Introduces Eight New 3M™ Wrap Film Series 2080 Colours
New 3M™ Wrap Film colours give vehicle wrappers more creative choices, easier application and lasting performance. Vehicle wrappers now have even more ways to stand out, thanks to eight bold

Sign & Digital UK 2026 registration NOW OPEN!
Visitors can now register to be part of the UK’s largest visual communications and signage event, taking place from Sunday, February 22 to Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Hall 6


Stewart Signs just got stronger: Acquisition of Signbox Supercharges Expertise
Stewart Signs is thrilled to announce a major leap forward, through the acquisition of a majority stake in Signbox, the Egham-based, multi-award-winning leader in architectural signage. The acquisition brings together

Antalis introduces coala interior film leather prestige
Coala Interior Film Leather Prestige is a new collection of ultra-realistic leather-effect adhesive coverings. Antalis has added ten new lines to its popular Coala Interior Film range of decorative self-adhesive products.