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 FESPA Denmark: a digital future
People in Print

FESPA Denmark: a digital future

We spoke to Michael Brochmann from FESPA Denmark about the state of the industry and how AI lacks print production solutions.

12-03-2024
 Simon Wheeler at Stylographics: Hollywood calling
People in Print

Simon Wheeler at Stylographics: Hollywood calling

We spoke to Stylographics Managing Director Simon Wheeler about his appointment to the FESPA UK board, and about his impressive collection of customers including (from the world of movies) Barbie, Batman, Willy Wonka and Napoleon.

19-12-2023
 Electrical safety for signmakers
Business Advice

Electrical safety for signmakers

Thomas Berens of the European Sign Federation (ESF) discusses his work on introducing a Technical Guideline for electrical safety of luminous signs based on the ESF’s published code of practice for signmakers.

26-09-2023
Ahead of the game: award-winning sports museum printeriors
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Ahead of the game: award-winning sports museum printeriors

Troy Cavanagh at ImageBox Group describes the firm’s award-winning refurbishment of the Australian Sports Museum.

24-07-2023
Springing to life: spectacular high-street signage
People in Print

Springing to life: spectacular high-street signage

Simon Wheeler at Stylographics explains the processes that led to an award-winning signage campaign for UK fashion brand Hobbs.

24-07-2023
Winning World Cup signage
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Winning World Cup signage

FESPA Gold Award winner The Look Company won gold for its sustainable signage, and wrapping solutions at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

26-06-2023
Signage for the 21st century
Business Advice

Signage for the 21st century

Sam Armstrong of Make It Happen signage consultancy discusses how her workshops can help signage staff understand cutting-edge industry techniques.

21-02-2023
Closing the loop: recycling in plastics and signage
Tomorrow's World

Closing the loop: recycling in plastics and signage

Plastics distributor Vink brings circular economy principles to its takeback scheme for plastic signage to significantly reduce its carbon emissions.

20-01-2023
Retail signage: 'Everything can be automated'
Business Advice

Retail signage: 'Everything can be automated'

Sign Text and Sign Production, twin signage companies, share a case study of how automation can increase efficiency and continuously improve processes.

16-12-2022
Wrap star: Rich Thompson of AdGraphics
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Wrap star: Rich Thompson of AdGraphics

We speak to Rich Thompson, founder and boss of US printers AdGraphics about some of the huge wrapping jobs that his company has undertaken.

19-08-2022
How to use certified lifecycle analyses in PVC-free signage
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How to use certified lifecycle analyses in PVC-free signage

Nova Abbott, Head of Marketing at Taya, manufacturer of Kavalan, on using lifecycle analyses (LCAs), avoiding greenwashing and continuing to improve sustainability.

25-04-2022
Telling your story with interactive signage
Business Advice

Telling your story with interactive signage

Lei Li, Chief Innovation Architect and Managing Director at signage innovation specialist Vivalyte, discusses the next steps for smart signage.

20-01-2022
Faux neon signage: even better than the real thing?
Business Advice

Faux neon signage: even better than the real thing?

Alternatives to traditional glass neon can offer a more convenient option for many customers. We speak to Grey Hoole, Managing Director of The Sign Group, one of the leading manufacturers of LED faux neon signs.

20-12-2021
Smart signage at the European Sign Expo 2021
Tomorrow's World

Smart signage at the European Sign Expo 2021

Some of the latest innovations and inspiring technology at the ESE in Amsterdam.

25-10-2021
Graphic arts: how will COVID-19 affect the industry’s future?
Tomorrow's World

Graphic arts: how will COVID-19 affect the industry’s future?

John Morent, owner of POP Solutions, foresees the death of deregulated capitalism and the hyper-consumerism it encourages, and asks how FESPA members can work together to forge a brave new world.

13-07-2020
Ready to restart: point of purchase print after the pandemic
People in Print

Ready to restart: point of purchase print after the pandemic

Thierry Pauwels, Corporate Responsibility Manager and HR Advisor at POP Solutions, says this is a great time to reconsider our needs, aspirations and talents.

13-07-2020
Sustainable alternatives to plastic substrates 3: Dufaylite
Tomorrow's World

Sustainable alternatives to plastic substrates 3: Dufaylite

Plastic board may be an obvious choice when it comes to signs and displays but it’s far from being the best choice in terms of ecological impact and sustainability. Here is the third of our alternatives that provide excellent printing performance without any of the environmental concerns associated with plastics.

28-04-2020
Sustainable alternatives to plastic 2: Cygnus Eco Board
Tomorrow's World

Sustainable alternatives to plastic 2: Cygnus Eco Board

The second of three alternatives that provide excellent printing performance without any of the environmental concerns associated with plastics.

27-04-2020