41 www.printmonthly.co.uk September / October 2025 - Issue 356 neon bending. In addition, David Mearns of Signmode will lead the Traditional Sign-Making Masterclass, where visitors can try out techniques such as signwriting on white emulsion boards. “The co-location is a fantastic opportunity for companies with interests in both the print and sign-making markets to explore the latest solutions and connect with exhibitors, all under one roof,” Davies says. Showcase of Excellence Switching focus back to the many exhibitors, and with more than 100 set to appear across the two shows this year, visitors would be well advised to plan ahead to ensure they see all they would like to during their trip to the show. Highlighting just some of the technology that will be displayed during the three days at the NEC this September, HP, located in The Sign Show area of the hall, will be showing a range of print technologies. Exhibiting on its own stand this year, highlights will include the HP Latex R530, which offers a maximum printing width of 1.6m, as well as the HP Latex 830W, and the HP Latex 630W. Aside from HP Latex, visitors can view the HP DesignJet XL3800 multi-function colour printer and the HP DesignJet Z9 Pro, a 1.6m-wide machine. Colin Easton, UK and Ireland HP Large-Format Print channel manager at HP, comments: “We are thrilled to be part of The Sign Show, a vital gathering of creative minds and business leaders in the sign-making community. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience HP’s range of wide-format printers, high-resolution graphics solutions, and our most environmentally certified printing technologies designed to elevate the quality and efficiency of signage production.” Meanwhile, Epson will also be taking its own stand at the show this year to display a total of six machines from its SureColor range. These will include the SC-S9100, the new eco-solvent replacement to the popular S80600, as well as the SC-V2000, another new machine with a ten-colour ink set. Visitors can also see the SC-V7000, Epson’s first UV large-format printer, as well as the SC-R5000, the SC-G6000 roll-to-roll solution, and the SC-T5200DM aqueous printer. Phil McMullin, head of sales for commercial and industrial at Epson UK, says: “The Print Show is turning into the marketplace for any print service provider that is looking to invest in bigger kit, especially UV flatbed technology. We also know that Brits don’t travel in numbers to FESPA and Exhibitors are hailing The Print Show as the marketplace for any print service provider that is looking to invest in bigger kit More than 4,000 people attended The Print Show in 2024 4,000 ▼The Knowledge Zone will return in 2025 with a line-up of exciting speakers 2025 PREVIEW
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