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Trade Signs UK launches with latest HP Latex technology
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igiprint Group has launched Trade Signs UK – a dedicated trade signage division designed exclusively for independent print companies, agencies, and trade customers seeking reliable, eco-friendly, and high-quality sign production. Operating from a new eco facility in Chippenham near Bath, Trade Signs UK combines decades of established expertise with cutting-edge HP Latex ink technology and inline finishing capabilities to deliver exceptional quality, service, and reliability at competitive trade prices.
Ben Gregory, group director of the Digiprint Group, said: “We’ve been serving the print and signage industry since 1987, and we’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be for smaller print companies to access reliable trade partners.
“Trade Signs UK fills that gap by offering the quality and speed that print buyers demand, backed by our proven track record and latest technology investment.” He added that the launch represents everything the print group has been building towards.
Trade Signs UK has made significant investment in the latest HP Latex
Widd unveils new brand identity O
ne of the UK’s oldest sign companies, Widd, has launched a bold new brand and identity, marking the next phase in its evolution. The rebrand reflects the company’s transformation from a heritage signage manufacturer into a diversified business offering consultancy, architectural vinyl, bespoke lightbox manufacturing, and innovative sustainability-driven products. The decision to simplify its brand name from Widd Signs to simply Widd acknowledges how many clients and industry partners already refer to the business as the latter, while signalling its broader capabilities beyond signage. Sarah Beaumont, partnerships and marketing director at Widd, said: “This rebrand represents both a continuation
of our proud 135-year heritage and an exciting new chapter. Widd has long been part of the fabric of the High Street, and we are now building on that legacy by expanding our services, strengthening international partnerships, and pioneering sustainability solutions for our clients.”
Founded in 1888 by Arthur Widd, Widd has grown into a trusted partner for some of the world’s leading retailers, including Primark, Marks & Spencer, Astonish and Berry’s Jewellers, delivering high-quality signage across the UK, Europe, the USA, and the UAE.
In the past year alone, Widd has delivered projects across the UK, while expanding installations across mainland and Eastern Europe and, more recently, in Kuwait.
Trade Signs UK’s Latex room
printing technology supplied by Perfect Colours. With multiple HP production machines including the HP R1000 hybrid and HP 800w quality is assured. Orders have also been placed for the all-new HP R530 Hybrid and updated HP 830w. Trade Signs UK operates exclusively in the trade market, understanding the unique needs of print companies, sign shops, and marketing agencies.
New DTO printer from Mimaki reaches new heights
UJF-7151plus II e T
he UJF-7151plus II e from Mimaki is a next-generation flatbed UV printer that sets a new benchmark for direct-to-object printing.
The DTO printer builds on the proven reliability of its predecessor while solving three key challenges that have long affected the market: maintaining consistent precision at high printing speeds, printing on curved or uneven surfaces, and reproducing sophisticated three-dimensional textures.
New signage reflects the rebrand of one of the UK’s oldest sign companies
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Arjen Evertse, director sales at Mimaki Europe, said: “This model offers advanced features that unlock new levels of versatility, efficiency, and cost control. “It’s designed to empower customers to produce high-value, high-impact applications with greater sustainability and accuracy.”
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