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customers too, to engage with potential clients, and uses the enduring appeal of the event to spotlight the company’s media ranges.


“The show is a proven platform that allows us to spotlight our extensive range of print media, including exciting new materials. At our stand, we’re excited to showcase our Solar Range of PVC-free print media and a variety of textiles designed for latex, UV, and dye sublimation printing, including those crafted from recycled yarns,” says Simmons.


THE EXPLAINS LOUNGE Now in its third year, the Explains Lounge, in partnership with ISA UK, will host a series of presentations and panel discussions. The programme at the time of going to press is:


25 February


11am-noon - ‘How to supply branded clothing to your customers’ With Andy Rogers, Stahls UK


Noon-1pm - ‘Printerview with Craig Brown of ISA UK’ Speaking to Colin McDermot, The Online Print Coach


1-2pm - ‘What to consider when looking to diversify into flatbed printing’ With Julian Mennell, InkTec


2-3pm - ‘How to increase business and profit by selecting the right vinyl for the right project’ With Alex Liggett, The Vinyl Guys


26 February 11-11.45am - ‘Women in signs and graphics - female leaders in the industry’ With Izabella Ivanovici, INV Recruitment, and Sarah Fenna, Soyang Europe


11.45am-12.30pm - ‘IPIA: flights of opportunity’ With Brendan Perring of the IPIA, Rob Golenliowski at Roland DG, Phil McMullin at Epson, and Lewis Evans of Vivid Laminating Technologies


12.30-1pm - ‘Ways to support mental wellbeing in our industry’


With Marianne Steel of The Printing Charity, and Craig Brown of ISA UK


1-1.45pm - ‘The printer panel: the latest trends and developments in large-format printing’ With Rob Golenliowski at Roland DG, Phil McMullin at Epson, and Brett Newman of Hybrid Services


1.45-2.15pm - ‘Sign-makers: arm, prepare, diversify and excel’


With Sam Armstrong, Make It Happen


2.15-3.15pm - ‘How to profit with branded clothing’ With Andy Rogers of Stahls UK, Simon Warren of Ralawise, Ellen Wain, Graphtec GB, and James Homan of AWD


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Techsil will make its debut SDUK debut this year. Kate


Harris, business unit manager, says: “Participating in Sign and Digital UK 2024 is an opportunity to reaffirm Techsil’s presence within the industry. We’re excited to showcase our new line of UV curing products and highlight the expanded range we now offer through our partnership within the Techsil family. Our primary goal at the show is cultivating relationships with our existing customers, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to them.”


3.15-3.30pm - ‘Making social media work to grow your business’ With Alan Foster, Print Social


3.30-4.30pm - ‘Printerview with Andy Hancock of Mexar Ink’


Speaking to Colin McDermot, The Online Print Coach


27 February 10.30-11am - ‘Tradeprint’s strategic expansion’ With Anthony Rowell, Tradeprint


11am-noon - ‘The recruitment panel’ With Matt Hanley of Matching Talent With Opportunity, Anthony Rowell of Tradeprint, Craig Brown of ISA UK, and Jeff Bufton, Signs Express


Noon-12.30pm - ‘Talking digital signage’ With Jack Gocher, consultant, and Chris Rushton of Assured Digital Signage


2-2.30pm - ‘Rethink retail: influencers’ With Steve Lister, HH Global


2.30-3.15pm - ‘The sustainability panel’ With Steve Lister, HH Global, Anthony Rowell of the BPIF, Nick Widdowson of Popai, and Nathan Swinson-Bullough of Imageco


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