Editor’s Letter SATISFYING SHOW-TIME


Hello readers! It is great to be able to write to you for the fi rst time, and introduce our 2026 February/March issue! It’s been a little daunting to take on a role that was


curated so well by Ben, but I hope that the content that both Ben and I have created for this issue is well-received by you all! Let’s move on to the good stuff – the content! This issue sees the magazine a little larger than usual, from its usual 32 pages to 36, with Ben and I exploring the upcoming Sign & Digital UK show with a six-page spread. Here we delve into a show preview, highlighting what you can expect over the three-day event, along with a feature on what to watch, including the newest advice centre, visiting manufacturers, and a run-down on the new layout of a fan favourite – the HEXIS Wrap Battle. We also delve into AI’s impact on the environment and how that impacts the industry, along with the usual features: IR Talks To and Stuart Mason’s Business Knowledge.


Along with the usual features and new topics, we still


have our section on the latest news within the wide-format print industry. I look forward to working with you all closer over the coming year and developing features that the industry fi nds not only interesting but helpful to businesses and the industry. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Image Reports as


much as we have enjoyed curated the content. If you have any news which you wish to share as we head further into 2026, please do get in touch with either myself or Ben. You’ll fi nd our contact details to your right.


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