26 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk July | August 2026 - Issue 361 printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine printmonthly_signlink printmonthly Innovation focus for Ultima Displays Ultima Displays is inviting visitors to The Print Show this year to find out more about its latest products, including new additions to the Illumigo Lightbox range. Illumigo Modular and Lite Mag are among the latest solutions within the portfolio, having only been launched earlier in the year. Attendees at this year’s edition of The Print Show will be able to view these – as well as other new and existing products from Ultima – first-hand at the NEC. “We have several other exciting developments planned for the coming months, including further product launches, enhancements to our website, and new marketing tools designed to help our customers promote their businesses more effectively,” says Anndi Sheppard, European marketing manager at Ultima. “The Print Show is a fantastic opportunity to meet the Ultima team in person and discover what’s new across our product range. While brochures and websites are great, there’s nothing quite like seeing products up close and experiencing their quality, features, and impact for yourself.” Ultima Displays caught the eye of many visitors at The Print Show 2025 with its innovative exhibition stand. This included a custom-made F1 car and simulator experience, with the company running under the theme – Partner with the WinningTeam. “This created a real buzz among visitors while highlighting the creativity and expertise that goes into everything we produce,” Sheppard says, adding: “The show also gave our team the chance to spend valuable time together and engage directly with customers.” This year, Ultima Displays has also supported organisers with the all-new The Print Show Podcast Booth, with the company both designing and building the feature. “The Print Show is a fantastic opportunity to meet the Ultima team in person and discover what’s new across our product range,” Sheppard says, adding: “While brochures and websites are great, there’s nothing quite like seeing products up close and experiencing their quality, features, and impact for yourself. “It’s a unique opportunity to get hands-on with new products, explore emerging trends, and gain inspiration for future projects. Whether you’re looking for new ideas, new suppliers, or simply want to keep up with what’s happening in the industry, The Print Show is an event not to be missed.” Ultima Displays featured an F1 simulator on its stand last year By Rob Fletcher Discover profit with Flex4 OPS Flex4 OPS will exhibit at The Print Show this year to increase awareness of its Online Print Solution (OPS). OPS combines web-to-print technology with digital marketing, with the company saying that this helps printers develop profitable online sales channels. Visitors to the show can speak with Flex4 on stand P680 about the solution and how it can benefit their business. “With over ten years’ experience and a web-to-print solution developed in the UK, we have the expertise and skills to provide a highly cost-effective web to print service that will help you grow your print platform or design business,” Flex4 OPS says. “Our experienced management team combines business development, sales, marketing, project management, software development, website and digital marketing knowledge, and skills, to provide our customers with a highly competent long-term partner. Our objective is to help your business to both grow print revenues and reduce administration costs.” Flex4 OPS will be based near the Knowledge Zone area of the show By Rob Fletcher Mark Stephenson joins The Print Show The Print Show has announced the addition of experienced industry expert Mark Stephenson to its events team for 2026. Stephenson, who has worked in the printing industry for almost 50 years, will take on the role of ‘Knowledge Zone Maestro’, overseeing what will be another packed programme within the Knowledge Zone area of The Print Show. An incredibly popular figure, Stephenson is best known for his time at Fujifilm, where he worked from the mid-1990s until earlier this year. After leaving Fujifilm, Stephenson launched his own promotions business – The Spark Organisation. “We’re delighted to be working directly with Mark at the show this year,” says Chris Davies, event director of The Print Show and The Sign Show, adding: “Mark is one of the most knowledgeable people in UK print and is highly respected across the market. “Since revamping the area three years ago, the Knowledge Zone has gone from strength to strength, welcoming expert speakers from across the industry and further afield.” By Rob Fletcher Mark Stephenson will be curating and introducing speakers and sessions at this year’s Knowledge Zone | NEWS
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