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Paul Davidson, at the range of ted in only one atthias Bauerle g and folding products up to h additional out ed and creased high capacity, nuous feeding e insertion and UK group high eler CS8, GUK odule and CTM tlight 53 Issue 238 - July 2022 www.signlink.co.uk The Print Hive The wide-format company is celebrating ten years in business Page 18 EFI debuts new printers The company used CMYUK’s training centre in Shrewsbury for the launch Page 10 Spandex unifies group All its group companies are being unified in Europe and Australia Page 08 imagePROGRAF PRO-4000S Brian Sims explores this machine from Canon and its signage capabilities Page 16 Franchises Rob Fletcher finds out the benefits to purchasing and selling in this way Page 35 FESPA confirms future events The association has confirmed new and returning events for 2023 & 2024 Page 13 25Focus On Signage for Pride 31 February 2020 There has been no escaping the significant growth of wide-format print in recent years. Whether it’s traipsing the halls of events like The Print Show and seeing first-hand the kit on offer, or flicking through the pages of SignLink and reading headlines about new releases, the wide-format market continues to expand. Many sign-makers have already taken advantage of this ongoing trend by moving outside of their traditional remit, investing in new kit and taking on wide-format print work of all kinds. But with so many making the move, is there room for more competition? And if so, what sort of kit does your business need to make a successful transition into the wide-format print arena? Myriad of opportunities One of the major names in wide-format print technology is Epson. Phil McMullin, sales manager, ProGraphics, at Epson UK, says an in-house wide-format printing capability is essential in the modern market for any proactive sign-maker. “There are myriad branding opportunities to be had in end customers, often at very short notice, so outsourcing is no longer an effective or profitable mode of operation,” McMullin comments, adding: “Having your own printer allows you complete control over colour matching, image quality and response times, while also retaining the maximum available profit in a job. “If you choose the right print manufacturer to partner with, you can unlock a whole world of profitable applications from vehicle wraps, billboards and soft signage to décor, wallpaper, floor graphics, window graphics, point-of-sale and much more.” With this in mind, McMullin draws attention to some of the entry-level printers available from Epson to help sign-makers establish their own wide-format print offering. For indoor work, McMullin says aqueous inks are a solid choice, citing the SureColor SC-T3100 A1 poster printer as a suitable hardware solution, being priced at just over £1,000 plus VAT. For more serious signage applications, outdoor durable prints and larger POS work, McMullin says the eco-solvent SureColor SC-S40600 offers good value at around £10,000 plus VAT. In terms of textile print work, small soft signage and personalised gifts, McMullin cites the SureColor SC-F500 with dye-sublimation inks, with a ticket price of less than £1,800 plus VAT. Cost effective Elsewhere, Agfa Graphics also has a number of entry-level options on offer to the market. Bobby Grauf, sales manager for the UK and Ireland, says investment in such kit will help create new revenue streams through new applications, thanks How can sign-makers enter the world of wide-format with entry-level equipment? Enter the arena Business Opportunities Wide-Format Print Part One With wide-format print having been regarded as a popular expansion market for some time, Rob Fletcher finds out what opportunities remain for sign-makers with an individual circulation of ur attendance at the show will be ors open. on floor space lls on floor space ht cleaning exhibitors tom built stands Shell Scheme Package 2025 News Channel BOOK YOUR SPACE at the 2025 Sign Show 0117 980 5049 The UK’s annual dedicated sign expo co-located with www.thesignshow.co.uk 23-25 September 2025 NEC Birmingham The UK’s annual dedicated sign expo co-located with Show Supporters Meet the Team
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