With a range of new business opportunities and the potential for rapid growth, wide format printing is an exciting market opportunity, for those working in the print business and industry newcomers alike.
Sign & Digital UK (24 to 26 March 2015 at the NEC, Birmingham, Halls 17 and 18), the country’s leading trade exhibition for the sign making, display solutions and digital printing industry, is the UK’s key destination for wide format printing.
For anyone looking to extend their commercial printing business, wide format is the ideal opportunity to diversify your service offering, discover new applications, deliver fast turnaround times and develop new revenues. Yet for business owners keen to make their mark in a competitive and growing sector, understanding the industry and getting to grips with the latest technology is crucial.
Sign & Digital UK is the only place in the country where you will see the broad range of wide format printing and finishing equipment in one location. Alongside the very latest in technology demonstrations and launches, Sign & Digital UK will also offer free business advice and learning, with a range of seminar and workshop sessions designed to help boost your business.
What to expect
Serving the industry for 28 years, Sign & Digital UK highlights the very best in sign making, display solutions and digital printing products and services, including the best in wide format printing.
‘Creating Business Connections’is the theme driving this year’s show, which will
focus on the best cutting edge technology, services and practical advice, making it ideal for print business owners looking to gain a competitive edge in a fast developing industry.
An estimated 7000 visitors are expected to attend the three-day show, including wide format printing companies, sign-making companies and a range of key decision makers representing industries as diverse as advertising, transport, education and retail, all looking for print solutions and advice to meet their business needs.
Wide format printing and finishing suppliers
The technology race between the industry’s high performance brands means wide format printing products are evolving all the time. Whether you are looking to buy first time equipment or upgrade your existing kit, the show is a great place to do business. You will find all of the leading suppliers onsite, showing their most popular products, as well as launching their latest print and finishing equipment, alongside offering customers advice on selecting the best machine for their needs.
The industry’s leading brands already signed up for Sign & Digital UK include:
Canon UK, Colourgen/ Mutoh, Fujifilm, Hewlett-Packard, Hybrid Services/Mimaki, Roland DG UK, Esko, Ultima Displays, William Smith, MTEX, Agfa Graphics, Grafityp, Paperlinx UK, Art Systems, PrintMax, Inktec/Jetrix, Atech, i-Sub, Perfect Colours, Antalis, and Friedheim International.
What does wide format printing have to offer?
Wide format is a sector undergoing rapid growth, with increasing demand for products in the visual marketing and advertising arenas. This demand is now also making its mark in new markets, such as textiles, dye-sublimation and interior decor.
Thanks to rapid advancements in technology, wide format is becoming more accessible to a larger audience. With fast set up times, it is also an ideal career move for industry newcomers looking to hit the ground running. But for those already working in the print world, wide format also allows you to reach new markets and differentiate from your competitors.
The 2015 show will see many wide format print and finishing product launches from the likes of Mimaki, Mutoh, and Jetrix. There will also be a wide range of software, inks and materials suppliers at the event.
If you are new to wide format or want to expand your business, Sign & Digital UK is the only exhibition in the UK where you will see leading and specialist suppliers and the latest products, all in one place. It is an opportunity not to be missed.
A must-attend for commercial printers
To remain competitive in a fast-paced, changing sector, commercial printers face constant pressure to diversify with new and improved revenue streams. Researching the market and gathering the right advice is key for business owners to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition. But with the day-to-day pressures of running a print business, finding the time to invest is not always that simple.
Commercial printers are perfectly placed to take advantage of new wide format opportunities to build their revenue opportunities. Not only do they understand print, but they can also easily add this service to their existing business to gain impressive returns.
Entry into wide format print can be surprisingly cost effective and suppliers at the show are geared up to guide you through the process of adding this print service to your business. They will be offering advice on getting up and running, understanding the impressive array of applications, and providing tips on how to sell those benefits.
With over 180 suppliers at the event showcasing a wide range of products, alongside many experts available to offer advice, this event is the perfect chance for visitors to gain a large amount of valuable information to make informed buying decisions.
By bringing the industry’s best and brightest under one roof, Sign & Digital provides the perfect chance to discover new business opportunities and research emerging markets, technologies and innovations that will soon come to shape the workplace.
Opening Times:
Tuesday 24 March: 10.00 – 17.00
Wednesday 25 March: 10.00 – 17.00
Thursday 26 March: 10.00 – 16.30
