22 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 267 - October | November The Print and Sign Shows have become the best chance for UK businesses to see and compare the latest technology a successful event was Vivid Laminating Technologies, which sold several pieces of machinery during the show. Global Experience Specialists was one company that invested, picking up a new 3.2m Veloblade Nexus on the final day of the show. CMYUK, which supplies various wide-format print solutions, also had a successful few days at the NEC with several deals. These included the sale of a new EFI VUTEk M3h 3.2m LED hybrid printer to Banner Box Print Solutions, with this agreed and signed off at the show. “The fact that so many people were in the market for new kit and actually buying machines at the show just goes to show how important events like The Sign Show and The Print Show are to the UK market,” Davies says. “We obviously have the larger, global events, but with The Sign Show and The Print Show, this allows companies in the UK to explore the latest technologies, in a single day and all under one roof. We’re excited for what the future holds for both events and are already making plans for bigger and better shows in 2027.” With the sky seemingly the limit for the two events, it is fair to say that there is plenty to be excited about moving forward with The Sign Show and The Print Show. As was the case this time last year, the onus is now on organisers to go away, reflect on the successes of this year and come back even stronger next year, with both events taking place from September 21st to 23rd, again at the NEC in Birmingham. ▼ David Mearns of Signmode ran the Traditional SignMaking Masterclass Onwards and Upwards Given it was celebrating its tenth anniversary, it is only right that there is some mention of The Print Show. The event boasted its most diverse range of exhibitors ever, covering everything from small-format machines and large-format flatbed printers to finishing technology and specialist software solutions. Among the many exhibitors that had ▲ The Knowledge Zone played host to 17 sessions – more than ever before Attendees across The Print Show and The Sign Show 5,567 2026 REVIEW
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