January/February Contents FEATURES:


38 Sign & Digital UK 2025 Get the rundown of what to expect at Sign & Digital UK 2025 in the official event preview


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


NEWS:


7 Industry News Market and industry updates


22 People News


The most recent appointments and promotions


28 Installation News The latest equipment and machinery installations


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


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


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


81 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 ADVERTISING MANAGER:


Alissia Clifton, aclifton@datateam.co.uk


ADVERTISING ASSISTANT: Brooke Wady, bwady@datateam.co.uk


58 The Sign Industry Awards See all the companies shortlisted for the inaugural Sign Industry Awards, along with the category sponsors


62 Focus on Routers & Engravers The latest offerings on the market to help you with your routing and engraving needs


68 Sign Maker Profile Sign Update’s assistant editor, Benjamin Austin, speaks to the staff at CC Supplies and Workwear about their recent growth


70 Focus on Tools & Accessories Check out the latest tools and accessories on the market


76 Special Report Michael Walker tells all about MIS software


78 Focus on Software Following the Special Report, see what software options are available to your business


82 Special Report


Managing editor Melanie Attlesey, details her trip to Antalis where she discovered interior films


LISTINGS: 88 Classified 91 Buyers Guide


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