March/April Contents
5 Editor’s Letter An overview of what’s included in the March/April issue
NEWS:
6 Industry News Market and industry updates
18 People News
The most recent appointments and promotions
22 Installation News The latest equipment and machinery installations
28 Project News The most up-to-date industry projects REGULARS:
31 Marketing Advice With Colin Sinclair McDermott aka The Online Print Coach
61 The BSGA Column With David Allen of The British Sign & Graphics Association
65 It’s A Sign To… With John Davies of FASTSIGNS UK
69 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
FEATURES:
32 Sign & Digital UK 2026 Review What a show! Get the highlights of this year’s show here
40 Sign Industry Awards Winners Missed the Sign Industry awards? Find the winners here
44 Sign Maker Profile Assistant editor, Ana Lambert, speaks to Hartwood Timber’s Robert Joslin on his unique timber products
46 Focus on Wide-Format Printers We look at the wide-format printers that are available on the market
52 FESPA Preview
Sign Update delves into what visitors can expect to see at this year’s FESPA
54 WrapFest Preview Now co-locating with FESPA, here’s what to know about this year’s WrapFest
56 Focus on Illumination & Lighting Find which illumination and lighting solutions are taking the industry by storm
59 Industry Advice Granthams GT provides industry advice on finding the right reseller for your business
62 Focus on Films & Vinyl An insight into the films and vinyl materials available for the industry
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