EVENTS - / NEWS SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink When The Sign Show was announced at sister event The Print Show last year, organisers pledged to deliver a show that would celebrate crafts right across the signage sector, both in terms of the companies exhibiting and added-value activities on the show floor. Fast-forward almost one year and the line-up of special features at The Sign Show 2025 is an attractive one. Covering everything from vehicle and architectural wrapping to traditional arts such as neon and traditional sign-making, visitors are invited to learn more about these techniques and even try their hand at the crafts themselves. The ‘School of Wrap’, ‘Neon Insights’, and ‘Traditional Sign-Making Masterclass’ will all run throughout the event, under the guidance of hugely knowledgeable experts in each of their respective fields. All will be free to attend, with organisers encouraging attendees to get involved and experience areas of sign-making they may never have done in the past. Upping Your Wrap Game Organisers have billed the School of Wrap as the showpiece feature of The Sign Show 2025. Located at the centre of the show, this large area will be dedicated to both vehicle and architectural wrapping, allowing visitors to gain insight into these techniques, as well as speak with experts from both areas. 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 Space Architectural Interior Films will showcase opportunities in architectural wrapping. All Print Supplies and Fedrigoni will also be businesses supporting the area throughout the event. In addition, FESPA UK will feature on 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. 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. Chris Edwards, director at CVi Group, will be one of the experts in attendance. Edwards was recently a judge for the FESPA World Wrap Masters competition at FESPA Global While exhibitors will be the main attraction for visitors at The Sign Show, they will also have the opportunity to experience sign-making in action across several special areas. SignLink finds out more… A chance to build new skills and experiences ▲The School of Wrap will be the showpiece feature of The Sign Show 2025 Our passion for all things neon stems from our genuine love of creating unique and bespoke neon products 26 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 260 - August / September 2025
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