July/August Contents 5 Editor’s Letter


An overview of what’s included in the July/August issue


NEWS:


7 Industry News Market and industry update


24 People News


Appointments and promotions 28 Installation News


Equipment and machinery installations 32 Project News A display of signage and print projects P32 P54 Image supplied by FaberExposize UK


REGULARS: 34 The BSGA Column


With David Allen of The British Sign & Graphics Association


40 Sign Maker Advice 59 Marketing Advice


FEATURES: 36 drupa Review


Image supplied by Western Signs


drupa 2024 took place in June, check out our review of the print exhibition


38 The Big Interview


The team MANAGING EDITOR:


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


Cameron Beech, editor@signupdate.co.uk ADVERTISING MANAGER:


Alissia Clifton, aclifton@datateam.co.uk


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


Sign Update editor Melanie Attlesey learns about Epson’s foundation in the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen


42 Q&A


Sign Update editor Melanie Attlesey finds out more about the Vivid Laminating Technologies’ latest product developments


44 Industry Advice


Jamie Reader of Granthams GT discusses how to introduce white ink to your working day


46 Focus on Media & Ink


Check out the latest products added to the media and ink market


52 Industry Advice


Dennis Leblanc of Drytac discusses the importance of correct preparation of surfaces


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54 Sign Maker Profile


Sign Update assistant editor Cameron Beech learns of the relationship between sign making and creativity in an interview with Western Signs


56 Focus on Electronic Signage A look at products from all corners of the electronic signage sector


60 Industry Advice


Paul Neale of Antalis talks through choosing and using the correct plastics


LISTINGS: 61 Classified


64 Buyers Guide www.signupdate.co.uk July/August 2024 |3 | With Paul Hughes of Sign Making Tools


With Colin Sinclair McDermott aka The Online Print Coach


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