SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink 10 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 264 - April | May 2026 BUSINESS | NEWS FASTSIGNS Peterborough has been acquired by a consortium of industry specialists led by director at Encompass Print Solutions, Paul Watson, and print industry veteran, Bill Goss. Part of FASTSIGNS UK’s franchise network now spanning 23 locations, the Peterborough centre has delivered bespoke signage and visual communications solutions since 2005, with clients including local government, construction sites, and large-scale retailers. The centre will now operate with Goss as general manager, who brings over 25 years of experience including 16 years running his own print provider, WillGo Media. Goss’ background spans traditional print, small-format, and publication printing, as well as wide-format graphics for events and commercial environments. Joining the FASTSIGNS team as part of its updated ownership structure, Goss will be responsible for overseeing the centre’s day-to-day operations, customer relationships, and the ongoing training and development of the five-strong team. Current owner at FASTSIGNS Peterborough, Antony Riley, will now work as a sales professional for the business, with Paul Robinson continuing as sales manager. [Pictured] The team at FASTSIGNS Peterborough Investment group acquires FASTSIGNS Peterborough Bauer Media Outdoor (BMO) has announced the rebrand of Amscreen, which it acquired in September 2025, renaming it ‘Bauer Media Outdoor Technic’ and further integrating it within the wider Bauer Media Group. The new BMO Technic division will bring Bauer’s digital screen manufacture fully in-house, providing greater control over the quality and development of its digital out-of-home (DOOH) estate. Amscreen officially became part of the Bauer Media Group following a sale by well-known business owner, Lord Alan Sugar. Lord Sugar was Amscreen’s chairman while his son, Simon Sugar, was chief executive officer of the company. Amscreen was the main supplier of Clear Channel (now BMO) screens across the UK and Europe, with installations in countries including Spain and the Netherlands. It also was a key manufacturing partner to BMO for many years. The rebrand of Amscreen, which is reportedly Europe’s largest manufacturers of digital outdoor signage, marks a major step in BMO’s goal to further expand its out-of-home (OOH) infrastructure in the UK and Europe. The purchase of Amscreen follows Bauer Media’s acquisition of Clear Channel Europe in January 2025, which included more than 100,000 advertising spaces and 1,600 dedicated employees. Bauer’s commercial offering is also set to continue growing as Adshel Live, currently the UK’s largest DOOH network, is predicted to expand to 4,600 screens by the end of 2026. Focus will remain on increasing the company’s national footprint as part of Bauer’s ‘Life Beyond London’ proposition, which it says will allow brands to reach up to 85% of UK audiences that live outside the M25. Other new contracts and expansions from BMO include the recently launched Storm Leith Street advertising site in Edinburgh, a new contract to install and operate a network of 300 digital screens across Morrisons supermarkets, and the extension of its Sainsbury’s Live digital retail network. BMO Technic will operate as the new engineering division of Bauer Media Outdoor Bauer Media rebrands Amscreen following acquisition AlphaGraphics, a provider of print, signage, and visual communications, has acquired the signs and engraving divisions of North East sign-maker, N-Sign. As part of the transaction, AlphaGraphics has acquired the N Sign brand name, website, and full customer portfolio for the sign and engraving divisions. The current owner of N-Sign, Alun Pearson, will retain and continue to operate the street signage and pharmacy cross sectors of the business independently, with effort made to ensure continuity for all existing clients and partners. The acquisition is part of AlphaGraphics’ wider expansion across the UK, with the aim of strengthening its capabilities in specialist fabrication, engraving, and bespoke sign production. AlphaGraphics will continue to operate the N-Sign website and customer channels while integrating production into its expanding network. All existing N-Sign staff will transition to AlphaGraphics as part of the acquisition. According to AlphaGraphics, existing N-Sign customers should expect a seamless transition, with AlphaGraphics retaining the N-Sign identity to maintain brand familiarity and service continuity. AlphaGraphics acquires N-Sign divisions N-Sign was established in 2000 in Stockton-on-Tees By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert
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