Preferred print partner

Hollywood Monster secures print partnership with NEC Group

05 February 2025

Equipment manufacturers

Hollywood Monster will deliver print including banners, signage, wayfinding, and bespoke event graphics

Hollywood Monster has secured a new print and signage partnership with the NEC Group, which manages multiple venues across the Midlands including the UK’s largest exhibition venue, the NEC.

The Birmingham-based wide-format print specialist has been working closely with the NEC Group to provide branding for its event and exhibition spaces.

This includes the city’s NEC, a venue that welcomes 2.3 million visitors and 45,000 exhibition companies to over 500 events every year, and which has now selected Hollywood Monster to be its official print partner for future events.

From this month, exhibitors and customers at the NEC event spaces will be able to use Hollywood Monster for their printing needs when exhibiting at the group’s venues.

As the preferred supplier, Hollywood Monster said it would be able to provide fast turnarounds for exhibitors, as well as innovative print and creative designs. It can meet urgent needs, such as last-minute support for stands at the NEC, as it operates 24/7 and has a daily print capacity of 15,000sqm.

Under the agreement, Hollywood Monster will deliver print including banners, signage, wayfinding, and bespoke event graphics, tailored to exhibitors’ requirements.

The business said NEC clients would benefit from the expertise of a dedicated project manager and the assurance of working with an approved beMatrix supplier, “ensuring seamless execution from start to finish”.

Hollywood Monster recently partnered with beMatrix, the producer of the frame system for easy and sustainable event building.

Tim Andrews, chairman at Hollywood Monster, said: “We’re very excited to further cement our 30-year relationship with the NEC Group by becoming its official print supplier, providing quality design options and print solutions to exhibitors.

“We have a vast amount of experience in the events market and our extensive print and production facilities will enable us to fulfil exhibitor requirements at some of the UK’s busiest event venues.”

Mel Smith, CEO of the NEC Group, added: “We are delighted to welcome Hollywood Monster as our preferred print partner. Their expertise in wide-format printing and signage, and innovative approach will be instrumental in ensuring that our events continue to set the benchmark for excellence in the industry.”

Hollywood Monster CEO Simon McKenzie further commented: “Our commitment to sustainability aligns with the NEC’s green initiatives, making this partnership a natural fit.

“We have been championing the use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient processes to ensure our products meet the highest environmental standards without compromising on quality or impact.”