Sign Update

The Sign Industry Awards is still accepting entries, but not for long! We will be closing entries on 1 October 2026, so make sure you get your entry in before that!

📍 The National Conference Centre, Coventry Road, Solihull, B92 0EJ
📅 22 February 2027

It couldn't be easier to enter, simply click the link below to get started.

🔗 https://thesignindustryawards.co.uk/enter/

In our September/October issue, we spoke with Rob Hogarth for our Sign Maker Profile.

Now retired, his fascinating 48 year career within the sign industry has been varied and witness to the evolution of the trade.

Click the link below to read more about his interesting career...

Celebrating a milestone: 48 years in the sign industry - Sign Update In a celebration of almost 50 years of loyalty to the sign industry, we speak to Rob Hogarth, a true veteran of the industry who saw an almost fantastical

Route Media and Cardiff Airport’s new agreement sees the outdoor media company take on management of advertising across the Airport’s entire estate.

The appointment marks a new chapter in a long-standing relationship between the two businesses.

Route Media lands major new deal with Cardiff Airport - Sign Update Route Media and Cardiff Airport’s new agreement sees the outdoor media company take on management of advertising across the Airport's entire estate.

As sign makers, it is important to consider that there are target audiences perhaps being missed, so John Davies, managing director at FASTSIGNS UK, explains how best to keep signage accessible.

Find out more in the article below:

https://signupdate.co.uk/unlocking-the-high-street-purple-pound-through-inclusive-signage/

The humble tape measure often gets overlooked, but in this July/August Sign Maker's Advice, Paul Hughes, owner of Sign Making Tools, discusses the varied and important uses of the ever-important tape measure.

Find out more in the July/August issue below:

Sign Update - Issue 227 (Jul/Aug 2026) - Sign Update © Datateam Business Media,15a London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LY. United Kingdom.T: +44 (0)1622 687031 F: +44 (0)1622 757646

Fujifilm Ink strengthens partnership with China Print Supplies UK

Fujifilm Ink strengthens partnership with China Print Supplies UK - Image Reports Fujifilm Ink has strengthened its partnership with China Print Supplies UK (CPS), becoming the recognised ink partner for the company’s range of Dlican UV

Tickets are now on sale for a staple celebration in the print sector calendar, The Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon

Printing Charity launches tickets for 197th Annual Luncheon - Sign Update Tickets are now on sale for the Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon, the event marks the start of the charity's 200th year an important milestone.

Fujifilm Ink has strengthened its partnership with China Print Supplies UK (CPS)

Fujifilm Ink strengthens OEM partnership with China Print Supplies UK - Sign Update Fujifilm Ink has strengthened its partnership with China Print Supplies UK (CPS), becoming the recognised ink partner for the company's range of Dlican UV

Roland Hill has stepped down as chairman of Contra Vision, but has stepped into a new role within the business

Roland Hill steps down as chairman of Contra Vision - Sign Update Contra Visions has announced that the founder of Contra Vision has stepped down as chairman and is transitioning to a new role in the business titled ‘founder

Visitors to The Sign Show 2026 will be able to make use of The BSGA Route, a brand-new feature developed in partnership with The British Sign and Graphics Association - BSGA

The Sign Show 2026 announces The BSGA Route - Sign Update Visitors to The Sign Show 2026 will be able to make use of The BSGA Route, a brand-new feature developed in partnership with the British Sign & Graphics