ISSUE 262December 2025 | January 2026 Publishing director Page Tuck Production Ben Mallon Contributors Rob Fletcher, Michael Walker, Colin Sinclair McDermott, Nathan Mclauchlan - Welsh Contact Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255 Production: 0117 980 5041 Accounts: 0117 980 5042 Find us online www.signlink.co.uk Socials All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system without the prior consent of the publisher. The views expressed by contributors to SignLink magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher or editorial team and Link Publishing Ltd. takes no responsibility for any errors that may have occurred. The publisher also accepts no responsibility for the advertising content, including any error, omission or inaccuracy therein. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. Link Publishing Ltd. retains the right to publish and re-publish any images or information sent to the publication. Link Publishing Ltd, Unit G, Link House, Britton Gardens, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 1TF Editor David Osgar david@linkpublishing.co.uk Accounts Jan Thomas jan@linkpublishing.co.uk Features writer Rob Fletcher Rob@linkpublishing.co.uk Production manager Ben Mallon ben@linkpublishing.co.uk Accounts Kathryn Quinn k.quinn@linkpublishing.co.uk SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink Printed on Sappi Magno Satin from EBB Paper CBP00015512002182040 MEET THE TEAM VIDEO COVERAGE Scan the QR code to watch our video coverage over on our SignLink YouTube channel Commissioning editor Jonathan Pert jonathan@linkpublishing.co.uk 4 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 262 - December 2025 | January 2026 It’s that time of year again when we ring in the new year and combat the cold, dark nights with plenty of feasts and drinks over the festive period. It therefore feels fitting that this edition of SignLink is filled to the brim with news and features to help you see out 2025 and prepare for the year ahead. On pages 35 to 37 we hear from a variety of professionals in wide-format print and signage to get their thoughts on the year gone by, and what they foresee coming in 2026. The article is an apt reflection of the state of the industry, as many people are seeing the value of new innovations and solutions coming through. However, many of those we spoke to also highlighted the challenges faced by businesses regarding decreasing marketing budgets, higher customer expectations, and the uncertainty around things like AI. But just like the classic Charles Dickens novel, A Christmas Carol, we have to remember the present as well as the past and future. In this edition’s Industry Tips (pages 26 to 27), Colin Sinclair McDermott talks about the importance of embracing December as a month to generate leads, get ahead on admin, and plan for 2026, rather than considering the month a write-off. On pages 29 to 30, Nathan Mclauchlan – Welsh speaks about another big theme of the past year – young people in the industry. While the last few years have seen many people highlight and worry about the aging workforce, Mclauchlan – Welsh rightly points to some of the positive success we have seen through the likes of FESPA UK's Next Gen initiative and The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Awards. Along with a deep dive into the Roland DIMENSE DA-640 and features about wide-format presses, colour management, and point-of-sale displays, this SignLink has plenty to dig into before you unwrap your presents and tuck into your holiday meal. Have a Merry Christmas and I wish you a happy New Year from the whole team at SignLink! EDITOR S NOTE [L to R] David and Jonathan, with Nate Duckworth, founder of Artworker, following an exclusive podcast recording. Keep a look out on Print Monthly and SignLink in the new year! Get featured in our next edition by emailing editor@signlink.co.uk SPOTTED AT PRINTING UNITED EXPO 2025! Sales manager Tim Hall tim@linkpublishing.co.uk Watch Online
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