FASTSIGNS UK has confirmed it has expanded into Bristol with the opening of its first centre in the city. FASTSIGNS Bristol has joined a growing network of signage specialists across the country which are part of the FASTSIGNS franchise, with centres stretching from York to Portsmouth. The new business, located in Dragon Court, East Bristol, will be run by 24-year-old director Alex Horseman and his partner, Caitlin Mosler, alongside a production expert and lead designer. A former student of University of Bristol and graduate in Classical and Ancient Studies, Horseman brings an interest in business, art, and history, as well as a reported talent for oil and watercolour painting. Horseman says: “Bristol has so much to offer a new business; a wealth of talent from nearby universities, a strong focus on innovation, and transport links for the South West. What more could you want as a business owner? There’s really no surprise that Bristol was ranked the second-best UK city to start a business in this year.” As well as serving businesses within the Bristol area, Horseman and his team will be operating across Bath, Cardiff, and the South West. Speaking about the wider FASTSIGNS franchise, John Davies, managing director at FASTSIGNS UK, adds: “It’s been a landmark year at FASTSIGNS UK so far. Earlier this year, we marked our 30th anniversary as a brand – a milestone also reached by a number of our other centres across the country, including Leeds and Crawley. “While it’s been fantastic to celebrate those who’ve been with us since the very start, it’s equally as exciting to welcome new talent into the network – with Alex, Caitlin, and their team in Bristol being a huge part of that growth.” FASTSIGNS Sheffield recently marked 30 years of business with an anniversary celebration event at its headquarters, with customers past and present invited. The event brought together customers, colleagues, suppliers, and partners from across the region, with attendees reminiscing on three decades of collaboration. FASTSIGNS UK expands with Bristol franchise [L to R] Alex Horseman and Caitlin Mosler, new owners of FASTISGNS Bristol SOS appointed as new Liyu reseller Service Offset Supplies (SOS) has announced its appointment as a ‘premier’ UK reseller for the Liyu range of wide-format printing machines. SOS will offer the full line-up of Liyu high-speed industrial wide-format solutions, including the Platinum KCXL, KCXL+, and KC flatbeds, as well as the Platinum Q3XL and EQ3 hybrid models, and QR3, QR5, and PCT roll-to-roll devices. As an official UK distributor for Liyu, SOS will also provide full sales, installation, and aftersales support, backed by Liyu England’s engineering and service team. Speaking of the new partnership, Omran Anwar, joint managing director at SOS, says: “We already have a high profile as a supplier of Roland print and cut machines and Epson proofers, and we feel the addition of the bigger Liyu machinery completes our wide-format offering and offers customers a truly compelling choice.” By Jonathan Pert Widd announces rebrand Widd, formerly known as Widd Signs, has announced the launch of a new brand and website, marking the next phase in the evolution of one of the UK’s oldest signage companies. The rebrand aims to reflect what the company labels as a “transformation from a heritage signage manufacturer into a diversified business offering consultancy, architectural vinyl, bespoke lightbox manufacturing, and innovative sustainability-driven products.” To mark the launch of the rebrand, Widd hosted a factory tour attended by Ed Whiting OBE, chief executive officer of Leeds City Council. Recently Widd featured in the 2025 Yorkshire Growth Index, which recognised it as one of the top 50 highest growing businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber. The rebrand follows the formation of an in-house marketing and growth team, alongside close collaboration with creative agencies ThinkOTB and Updesigners, who supported Widd in forming its brand identity and building a new website. BUSINESS / NEWS 8 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 262 - December 2025 | January 2026 Widd was first founded in 1888, making it one of the UK’s oldest signage companies
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