January/February Contents


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


NEWS:


7 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 REGULARS:


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


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


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


72 Sign Maker Advice With Paul Hughes of Sign Making Tools


The team


MANAGING EDITOR (MATERNITY LEAVE): Melanie Attlesey, editor@signupdate.co.uk ACTING EDITOR:


Benjamin Austin, editor@signupdate.co.uk


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


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


The most up-to-date industry projects FEATURES:


34 Sign & Digital UK 2026 Preview The show is almost here! Get a sneak peek into what you can expect to see


50 Sign Industry Awards Preview It’s time to celebrate the industry at the Sign Industry Awards


54 Sign Maker Profile Assistant editor, Ana Lambert, speaks to Sarah Beaumont of Widd on its recent rebrand


56 Focus on Router & Engravers We look at the routers and engravers that are available on the market


61 Focus on Tools & Accessories Find which tools and accessories are taking the industry by storm


66 Focus on Soft Signage An insight into new soft signage materials available for the industry


70 Special Report Assistant editor, Ana Lambert, delves into how diversification can help progress the industry


LISTINGS: 73 Classified 74 Buyers Guide


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