November/December Contents


5 Editor’s Letter An overview of what’s included in the November/December issue


NEWS:


6 Industry News Market and industry updates


20 People News


The most recent appointments and promotions


24 Installation News The latest equipment and machinery installations


32 Project News The most up-to-date industry projects REGULARS:


53 It’s A Sign To… With John Davies of FASTSIGNS UK


45 Marketing Advice With Colin Sinclair McDermott aka The Online Print Coach


59 The BSGA Column With David Allen of The British Sign & Graphics Association


62 Sign Maker Advice With Paul Hughes of Sign Making Tools


The team MANAGING EDITOR:


Melanie Attlesey, editor@signupdate.co.uk ASSISTANT EDITOR:


Benjamin Austin, editor@signupdate.co.uk


ASSISTANT EDITOR: Ana Lambert, editor@signupdate.co.uk


ADVERTISING MANAGER: Krysan Hallet, khallett@datateam.co.uk


FEATURES:


38 Sign & Digital UK 2026 Visitor registration for the 2026 exhibition has now opened


40 Focus on Print Finishing Equipment An overview of the latest print finishing equipment


46 Sign Maker Profile Assistant editor, Benjamin Austin, speaks to Perry Eales of Perry Signs about keeping traditions alive


48 Focus on Sustainable Products We look at some sustainable options from products on the market


54 Special Report Assistant editor, Benjamin Austin, reports on the industry impact of the new Canon Colorado XL printer


56 Focus on Sheet Materials An insight into new industry sheet materials


60 Industry Advice Scott Davis, sales director at All Print Supplies, explores the concept of interior wrapping


LISTINGS: 63 Classified 65 Buyers Guide


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