EVENTS - THE PRINT SHOW / NEWS printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine 22 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2025 - Issue 354 The Sign Show, a new industry event that will be co-located with The Print Show for the first time this year, has announced details of a special feature ahead of its debut called ‘School of Wrap’. Free to access, this area, located at the centre of The Sign Show 2025, will cover everything from vehicle wrapping to architectural wraps, offering valuable insight into these markets. While the full timetable will be revealed closer to the event, visitors can look forward to live demonstrations from wrapping specialists, Q&A sessions with industry experts, as well as the opportunity to try out wrapping vehicles, furniture, and various other items first-hand. CVi Group, a provider of industry-specific training programmes and contract labour within the wrapping sector, will be leading the vehicle graphics area, while All Print Supplies and Space Architectural Interior Films will showcase opportunities in architectural wrapping. In addition, FESPA UK will support the area through its Waste Accreditation initiative, the industry standard for print, signage, and graphics in the UK, recycling waste generated at the area. “The School of Wrap will serve as the centrepiece of what is shaping up to be an incredible debut event,” says Chris Davies director of both The Print Show and co-located Sign Show, adding: “We’re absolutely delighted to be working with some of the leading names in UK wrapping talent and opening visitors’ eyes to opportunities within this creative sector.” Valuable Insight Vehicle wrapping highlights at the inaugural edition of the School of Wrap include sessions on wrapping theory, such as preparation, film capabilities, and the key factors to consider, as well as a closer look at the particular properties of vehicle wrap film. Visitors will also gain insight into install-specific tools and vehicle preparation methods, as well as the opportunity to view live demonstrations of tricky applications including wing mirrors. As for architectural wrapping, highlights include an introduction to the sector and the many opportunities for growth, a look at the type of products used in these applications, and expert advice on what tools to use. Attendees can also learn about substrates and preparing surfaces for wrapping and view live demonstrations of specialist corner detail finishing. Driving the Industry Forward Commenting on the feature, Tiffany Parkin, architectural manager at SPACE Architectural Interiors, says the event will celebrate innovation, creativity, and the latest advancements in architectural signage and interior branding. She adds: “We’re excited to collaborate with industry professionals, exchange ideas, and contribute to an event that continues to drive the sector forward.” Chris Edwards, director at CVi Group, who will be leading the vehicle wrapping area, says: “For me, it’s about helping educate people that don’t have the knowledge but want to learn, or those that feel they should know more but are not confident enough to ask for help.” Suzi Ward, managing director of FESPA UK, and Jon Hutton, director at FESPA UK, add: “As part of our Waste Accreditation initiative, we will work closely with the show to capture and responsibly dispose of material waste generated throughout the School of Wrap.” School of Wrap will be hosted with wrapping specialists CVi Group, All Print Supplies, and Space Architectural Interior Films, as well as FESPA UK THE PRINT SHOW AND CO-LOCATED SIGN SHOW TO HOST ‘SCHOOL OF WRAP’ ▲Visitors can gain specialist insight into vehicle wrapping ▼The School of Wrap will cover architectural wrapping as well as vehicle wrapping
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