The Print Show and The Sign Show are “vibrant” events that are “critical” for the UK market, according to leading manufacturer Epson, which recently signed up to exhibit at the 2026 event. While a long-term supporter of The Print Show, Epson will switch to The Sign Show section of the hall for the 2026 event, with the aim of capturing attention from visitors to both shows. As was the case in 2025, The Sign Show and The Print Show will again run as co-located events, offering visitors with interests across both the sign and print markets to view the latest in both sectors. Epson is one of many exhibitors that will benefit from this approach, with its solutions in place in many print and sign companies across the UK. Phil McMullin, head of sales for commercial and industrial at Epson UK, says the co-location presents the manufacturer with the ideal opportunity to connect with a wide range of existing and new customers. “The Epson print offering is a very broad church these days, encompassing a wide range of print applications including market leading signage printers,” McMullin says, adding:. “We needed more floor space to show off new products and chose a stand effectively straddling the two shows. “Digital technology has blurred so many lines in the print industry that we don’t really see these shows as separate.” McMullin went on to say that exhibitions like The Print Show and The Sign Show are the best opportunity for industry members to view the latest solutions in-person. With this in mind, he said anyone with interests in print or sign should view this year’s co-located events as a must-attend. “We believe Epson print quality is the best on offer, so we want potential customers to see our printers in production,” McMullin says, continuing: “UK printers and sign-makers typically do not travel in numbers to European shows, so it’s critically important to have a vibrant and relevant, UK-based tradeshow. “We also believe that there is only space for one expo to showcase the UK print and sign industry. If you are in the business of making signs or print to sell, then The Print Show and The Sign Show provide an opportunity to investigate new profitable revenue streams and keep up to date with technology.” Chris Davies, event director of The Print Show and The Sign Show, adds: “We’re delighted to welcome Epson back to the events for 2026 and particularly excited to see the company expand its presence across both shows. Epson remains one of the leading names in print technology and its support further highlights the value of bringing the print and sign industries together under one roof.” By Rob Fletcher Epson hails The Sign Show as a 'critical' event for the UK print and signage market Epson hails The Sign Show as a 'critical' event for the UK print and signage market Just weeks after exhibiting at the inaugural edition of The Sign Show in 2025, IPL Leeds Ltd signed up to return this year, with the aim of building on the success and connections it made during its debut. A specialist in POS & POP, internal and external signage, print, vinyl graphic and wallpaper installations, IPL will return the NEC after a busy few days at last year’s event – where it captured plenty of attention on its eye-catching stand. In 2025, IPL featured several, large superhero cutouts across its stand, two of which allowed visitors to poke their head through and take on the persona for themselves. The idea of this was to showcase its wide range of services to customers across both events – an approach that proved successful after the company reported a high number of leads. “What an incredible week we had at The Sign Show and The Print Show,” IPL said in the wake of last year’s show, adding: “We had the time of our lives seeing breath-taking stands, meeting up with colleagues old and new, and having some incredible conversations. Colyer, a specialist partner for print and digital technology requirements, has signed up to exhibit at The Sign Show in 2026, moving across the hall from its traditional position in The Print Show. Operating out of locations in Woking and London, Colyer support its customers across print equipment, software, media, inks and office consumables. After a successful outing at The Print Show in 2025, it is aiming to replicate the engagement it experienced by connecting with a wider range of visitors from signage backgrounds. “Our mission is to be at the forefront of innovation while keeping it customer-friendly and eco-conscious,” Colyer says, adding: “Our awesome team is all about helping customers and stakeholders succeed, delivering sustainable solutions and good vibes.” By Rob Fletcher IPL aims to build on ‘incredible’ debut show Colyer set for innovative showcase IPL Leeds caught the attention of visitors with its unusual stand in 2025 Colyer will be positioned at the centre of Hall 1 By Rob Fletcher EVENTS - / NEWS 19 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 265 - June | July 2026
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