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Hollywood Monster announces print partnership with NEC Group
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ollywood Monster has been announced as the NEC Group’s signage partner. The two groups have been working closely together for three decades as the partnership solidifies Hollywood Monster’s reputation as a trusted provider of large-scale print and signage solutions. Customers at the NEC event spaces
have been able to use Hollywood Monster’s expertise for all their printing needs when exhibiting at the Group’s venues since February.
Operating 24/7, the Midlands-based company offers fast turnaround times to meet urgent needs, such as last-minute support for stands at the NEC.
Under this agreement, Hollywood Monster will deliver high-impact print solutions, including banners, signage, wayfinding, and bespoke event graphics, tailored to exhibitors’ requirements. Chairman, Tim Andrews, said: “We’re very excited to further cement our 30-year relationship with the NEC Group by becoming its official print supplier, providing quality design options and print solutions to exhibitors.
“We have a vast amount of experience in the events market and our extensive print and production facilities will enable us to fulfil exhibitor requirements at some of the UK’s busiest event venues.” Mel Smith, CEO of the NEC Group, said:
FESPA 2025 returns to Berlin in May T
aking place from May 6 to 9, FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, and its co-located events European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience, aim to unite visionaries across and beyond print, signage and personalisation.
As FESPA marks its return to Berlin for the first time in three years, it looks forward to welcoming its global exhibitor and visitor bases, many of whom are familiar with the host city.
Hollywood Monster is the NEC Group’s signage partner
“We are delighted to welcome Hollywood Monster as our preferred print partner. “Its expertise in wide-format printing and signage, and innovative approach will be instrumental in ensuring that our events continue to set the benchmark for excellence in the industry.”
Hybrid Services adds new UK and Ireland partners
M FESPA 2025 plans to unite visionaries
Michael Ryan, head of FESPA Global Print Expo, said: “We’re thrilled to be back in Berlin this year with our new strapline: ‘Where Visionaries Meet’. This year’s message shines the spotlight on our futuristic and forward-thinking FESPA community, including our visitors, exhibitors, award winners, Association Heads and more. It also highlights that our events serve as a meeting point for these Visionaries, empowering them to discover new opportunities and make impactful decisions for the future of their business.
“In an ever-evolving industry like ours, it is vital that we are consistently looking forward. How can we guarantee a sustainable future? How is AI impacting the sector? The possibilities for our community are endless and we look forward to highlighting them at our 2025 events.
“FESPA, as an organisation, is delighted to welcome visionaries from our community to the Messe Berlin in May to not only discover the range of solutions being displayed, but to share their thoughts on what the future holds too.” Visitors to FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 and its co-located events, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience, will be able to explore an array of technologies, media, services and consumables from confirmed exhibitors including: 3M, Brother, Caldera, Canon, Durst, EFI, EFKA, Epson, Fujifilm, Kit Builder, Kongsberg, Optimus Group Limited, Roland, Ricoh, and swissQprint.
Callus Software, Design Huddle, Luxe Lightwrap and Printess are among the new exhibitors, showcasing solutions in interior films, finishing, new media for automative wrapping and design software for personalised printing.
• Take a look at our preview on pages 54 and 55 | 6 | March/April 2025 Trimwel will cover the Irish market
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imaki distributor, Hybrid Services, has added two new authorised partners to its
roster to expand its coverage across the British Isles.
Colourbyte has been appointed to deal in the UK while Trimwel will cover the Irish market.
Andy Gregory, sales director at Hybrid Services, said: “Our customers across the UK and Ireland already benefit from a network of committed, knowledgeable and expert Mimaki authorised partners. “We’re very pleased to announce the addition of two highly regarded businesses to the channel.” Hertfordshire-based Colourbyte already offers a range of printing equipment and media from its 18,000sq ft warehouse showroom. Trimwel has been in business since 1983 and sells a range of sign and graphics materials and equipment from its offices in Dublin.
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