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FESPA launches new foundation to promote sustainable practices
Its main activities include:
• Encouraging exhibitors to produce print applications that can enrich educational environments for children in underprivileged communities, thereby reducing printed waste from FESPA exhibitions worldwide.
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ESPA has announced the launch of a new sister organisation, The FESPA
Foundation.
The group has been created as a way to encourage sustainable practices throughout the print and visual communications industry.
Using the strapline ‘Print for Good’ the foundation will channel resources into community support and educational outreach programmes.
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• Facilitating the collection, transportation, distribution and installation of these print materials in the beneficiary communities, via international and local partners
• Collecting in-kind and monetary donations that further support the beneficiary communities, for distribution via credible local charities and community outreach programmes.
The FESPA Foundation’s first major initiative will be to collect printed materials
Only way is up for Signs Now
ignage specialist Signs Now is expecting business growth in the coming year following a
successful 2024.
Last year saw the company receive a strong order book of domestic and international business as it boasts customers such as the NHS, the Hilton and Crowne Plaza hotel chains. Building on its eight-year partnership with Hilton, Signs Now has recently carried out rebranding work for the chain
that has delivered signage for 300 hotels in 63 countries.
Managing director, Bill Dunphy said: “Our financial performance for 2024 was strong thanks to the team delivering on a series of large-scale projects, and we are well-positioned to build on this in 2025. “Last year saw us continue to win new clients and repeat business based on our solid reputation for delivering high standards.
“We look forward to a positive 2025 on
and in-kind donations at the FESPA Global Print Expo in Berlin between May 6 and 9, which will be distributed to community projects in southern Africa.
Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA and founder of The FESPA Foundation, said: “Through The FESPA Foundation, we can bring FESPA’s core values to life beyond our day-to-day work, encouraging practices that reduce waste and environmental impact while creating long-term value for communities. “By creating the Foundation, we want to harness the combined strength of our global exhibitor and visitor base and demonstrate how, together, we can channel the power of print to drive positive change globally.”
The foundation has already revitalised Evane Intermediate School, a rural school serving 90 children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, through a project overseen by associate Steve Thobela ka Mdlalose.
The Signs Now HQ and manufacturing centre in Four Ashes
the back of a very strong end to 2024.” Katie Ford, senior director for Hilton HR operations, added: “Signs Now continues to be an amazing partner and we are grateful for their support, their expertise and their passion.”
William Smith launches new website
improve customer experience. The updated site introduces several new features aimed at saving customers time and providing greater confidence when placing orders.
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illiam Smith has launched a new website to help streamline the ordering process and
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It includes a live stock check which updates in real time and offers customers the option to set up custom back-in-stock notifications. It also has an order history to ease the stress of multiple purchases and frequently purchased items can also be saved and favourited.
Existing customers who haven’t yet used the site can activate their accounts
in seconds and begin ordering right away. William Smith has introduced additional tools to help customers order with confidence.
The reorder function ensures that previous purchases can be selected with ease, while a live chat service – staffed by the same experienced team who assist customers over the phone – offers expert guidance in real-time. This offer applies to both new and returning online customers, making it the perfect opportunity to explore the new platform and experience the enhanced ordering process.
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