September/October Contents 5 Editor’s Letter


An overview of what’s included in the September/October issue


NEWS:


7 Industry News Market and industry updates


22 People News


The most recent appointments and promotions 26 Installation News


The latest equipment and machinery installations 30 Project News The most up-to-date industry projects Image supplied by Sign & Digital UK


REGULARS: 38 Sign Maker Advice


With Paul Hughes of Sign Making Tools 44 The BSGA Column


With David Allen of The British Sign & Graphics Association


61 Marketing Advice


With Colin Sinclair McDermott aka The Online Print Coach


FEATURES: 36 Sign & Digital UK 2025


There is only one place to be in 2025 and that’s the NEC in Birmingham


42 The Big Interview


Sign Update editor Melanie Attlesey learns the meaning behind Innotech’s mantra


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


46 WrapFest Preview


Duncan MacOwan of FESPA outlines why you should attend this exciting industry event


48 Focus on Digital Printable Media Opening our showcase is APA with a project carried out in conjunction with Core Stickers


56 Sign Maker Profile


Sign Update assistant editor, Cameron Beech, speaks to Harper Signs about its history


58 Focus on Print & Cut


Take a look at some of the printer/cutter options available in the market today


62 Focus on Illumination


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Katy Lew of Spectron LED opens with a look at how the industry has evolved over time


LISTINGS: 65 Classified


68 Buyers Guide


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