22 EVENTS / NEWS Issue 258 - April / May 2025 www.signlink.co.uk New industry event, The Sign Show, has announced details of a special feature ahead of its debut later this year – the ‘School of Wrap’. Free to access, this area, located at the heart 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. The School of Wrap will be hosted in partnership with several wrapping specialists. 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. FESPA UK will be on hand to recycle any waste material that is generated from the demos and hands-on experience taking place across the area. “The School of Wrap will serve as the centrepiece of what is shaping up to be an incredible debut event,” says The Sign Show event director, Chris Davies, 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. “It is also fantastic to have the support of FESPA UK and their Waste Accreditation initiative, showing that sign businesses can carry out wrapping work and are able to hit their sustainable goals.” 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 installspecific 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 finishing. THE SIGN SHOW TO HOST ‘SCHOOL OF WRAP’ School of Wrap will be hosted in collaboration with leading wrapping specialists CVi Group, All Print Supplies, and Space Architectural Interior Films, as well as FESPA UK ▼ CVi Group, All Print Supplies, Space Architectural Interior Films, and FESPA UK will run the area signlink signlinkmagazine
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