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Sustainability Bootcamps for signmakers
We spoke to Steve Lister about how members of the print and signage industries are learning to embrace sustainability on Make it Happen’s Sustainability Bootcamps.
From LCD to micro LED – looking towards the future of signage
Explaining the display technologies and new flexible uses of non-printed signage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smart signage at the European Sign Expo 2021
Some of the latest innovations and inspiring technology at the ESE in Amsterdam.
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.
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.
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.