Sign Update - Issue 210 (Sept/Oct 2023)

EcoVadis awards Epson a Platinum rating for sustainability
Epson has earned a platinum rating for sustainability from EcoVadis in recognition of the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards across environmental practices, labour and human rights, ethics, and…
Corimpress appointed exclusive Drytac distributor for Brazil
Drytac has appointed graphics specialist Corimpress as its exclusive distributor for Brazil. Based in Não Me Toque in the State of Rio Grande Do Sul, Corimpress offers a range of solutions to…
OneVision software helps Showdown Displays to automate production process
Showdown Displays Europe has started to automate its production processes with the help of OneVision software – with time savings of up to 90%. Until recently, many parts of Showdown’s production…

Printers urged to welcome young talent ahead of International Print Day
The Young People in Print team is urging printers to throw open their doors to young talent ahead of International Print Day on October 23. Paul Stead, sales at ASL Group…
Fujifilm’s Broadstairs ink manufacturing site receives Valpak Zero to Landfill certification
Valpak has awarded Fujifilm's Broadstairs ink manufacturing facility with its Zero to Landfill certification. The factory manufactures high performance inks for a range of markets, including Uvijet wide format UV inkjet…
Roland DG and BWT Alpine F1 team join forces to find Europe’s next best car wrapper
Roland DG has entered into a unique collaboration with its long-standing technology partner BWT Alpine F1 Team in the search for Europe's next best car wrapper. This first-of-its-kind workshop will take place…

Fastsigns UK celebrates period of growth
The first six months of 2024 saw Fastsigns UK open two new centres and five new appointments. Fastsigns Tunbridge Wells opened in March, followed in quick succession by the brand's second…
The Printing Charity appoints first director of services
Peter Ashcroft has joined The Printing Charity in the newly created position of director of services. The introduction of this role means that for the first time all the charity’s welfare…
Four new printers unveiled by Mimaki
Mimaki Europe has introduced four new printers for sign graphic, industrial and textile applications. These include the CJV200 Series, a range of roll-to-roll print and cut eco-solvent machines, the TS330-3200DS, a hybrid direct…

swissQprint sells 2,000th machine
An American adtech company has purchased swissQprint's 2,000th printer. Kilian Hintermann, CEO, said: “We have sold our 2,000th printer, a significant milestone in swissQprint’s 17-year history." The Nyala printer is going to America…
Zund UK to host showcase event
On October 2, Zünd, swissQprint, Antalis and Compass Business Finance will join forces to demonstrate profitable sales growth strategies for those in the digital printing and signage sectors. This one-day event will…
Sign industry experts create new podcast
A new podcast has been set up by three sign industry veterans to discuss the various goings on within the sign industry. With the first episode having aired on August 2…

Make it Happen and The CVI Group launch new wrapping workshop
Make it Happen Signage Consultancy and The CVI Group have exclusively partnered up and launched a new Under Wraps workshop, set to take place on October 15, in Leicester. Under Wraps…
New offices for Atlantic Tech Services
Atlantic Tech Services has relocated to its new UK headquarters at No. 2, Coldharbour Estate in Harlow, Essex. The new offices and warehouse, located just off the M11 motorway, will be…
CMYUK and PONGS renew exclusive partnership
PONGS has renewed its exclusive partnership with CMYUK to set new standards in the textile industry. The collaboration marks a significant advancement in the pair’s shared strategy to deliver exceptional products and…

Entries are now open for the inaugural The Sign Industry Awards
Datateam Business Media is pleased to announce that entries are now open for The Sign Industry Awards. The launch of the awards follows Datateam’s strategic acquisition of Sign & Digital UK…
Director of Kazoo to take on Marathon Des Sables
Simon Talbot, director at Kazoo, is embarking on a personal challenge by taking part in the Marathon Des Sables in Fuerteventura. The 70km run/ hike takes place in the rugged and…
EFI adds to its Wide Format Pro Series portfolio
Two new next generation printers have been added to Electronics For Imaging’s Wide Format Pro Series portfolio. Designed to help sign and display graphics producers be more competitive and grow their…