Media Overview

As the new owners of Signs Express Farnborough have proved, joining a franchise could be the best way to enter the sign industry; digital signage used to be saved for advertising, sporting and entertainment events but is now all around us; in discussion with Epson and designer Richard Quinn; and beloved HNS Signs is on the hunt for a new owner.

Sign Link editor Brendan Perring recently travelled to Mortsel in Belgium to visit Agfa headquarters, where he asked the important question of how to stay relevant in such a fiercely competitive market.

HP has announced its Latex R Series which includes a white ink 'breakthrough' according to the manufacturer; Zund is showcasing its latest laser module at its St Albans showrooms; how Agfa has become the place for printers and sign-makers; and making art in the sign industry.

The British Coatings Federation has released findings from recent research that shows there is a growing confidence among businesses for after Britain leaves the European Union; Paul Fear has set up a petition to lobby the Welsh Assembly on requirements of CSCS on government projects; How the Duplo DuSense can provide a genuine opportunity for sign-makers; and The Print Show, co-located with...

OKI has stepped up its UK strategy by announcing a new partnership with Print Partnerships Reprographics; Manchester-based Aspen has revealed how investing in the Oce Colorado has lead them to diversify into other markets and attracted more work; behind the scenes with John de la Roche and Hybrid Services; and a local charity is handed a major boost by Midshire.

As the new owners of Signs Express Farnborough have proved, joining a franchise could be the best way to enter the sign industry; digital signage used to be saved for advertising, sporting and entertainment events but is now all around us; in discussion with Epson and designer Richard Quinn; and beloved HNS Signs is on the hunt for a new owner.

Sign Link editor Brendan Perring recently travelled to Mortsel in Belgium to visit Agfa headquarters, where he asked the important question of how to stay relevant in such a fiercely competitive market.

HP has announced its Latex R Series which includes a white ink 'breakthrough' according to the manufacturer; Zund is showcasing its latest laser module at its St Albans showrooms; how Agfa has become the place for printers and sign-makers; and making art in the sign industry.

Signwaves defends the loyal roller banner, and maintains that it still has a valuable place on the exhibition scene, despite the growth of digital signage at shows and events; Nova Aluminium Systems has taken advantage of the textile market growth and has introduced Nova Tex and Nova Edge; Epson's Heather Kendle offers an insight on designer Richard Quinn, who uses Epson technology to create...

Signmaster Systems urges sign-makers to research their supporting purchases to their printers thoroughly, because this kit is equally as important in the production line-up; CMYUK in an intelligent strategic move that responds to unprecedented demand; SignLink editor Brendan Perring travels to Belgium to walk the Agfa red carpet; and Hybrid Services urges the sign industry to be more green.

The British Sign and Graphics Association has voiced its frustration over CNC Router safety with HSE; Fastsigns UK has pinpointed growth areas for its old and new franchisees; Paul Austin, managing director of WAE Group, has outlined what he believes has made WAE Group successful; and the UK's first Signarama Light has opened in Salford.

The British Coatings Federation has released findings from recent research that shows there is a growing confidence among businesses for after Britain leaves the European Union; Paul Fear has set up a petition to lobby the Welsh Assembly on requirements of CSCS on government projects; How the Duplo DuSense can provide a genuine opportunity for sign-makers; and The Print Show, co-located with...