With just 10 weeks to go until doors open, the show has shown off several first-time exhibitors at the wide-format event, co-located with Printwear & Promotion Live! (P&P).
China Print Supplies, founded in 2024 as the sole UK distributor for SinoColor textile and direct-to-film (DTF) printing kit, including the FB-0906s A1+ mini UV flatbed and FB-2513s 2.5x1.3m UV flatbed, will attend the show for the first time to show off its kit.
“Sign & Digital UK is an exciting opportunity to connect directly with a highly engaged audience of industry professionals, decision-makers, and potential clients,” said Scott Clutton, managing director of China Print Supplies.
“The exhibition gives us a unique opportunity to showcase our latest products and technologies in a hands-on, interactive environment, allowing attendees to experience the quality and functionality of what we offer first-hand.”
Also showing off its new DTF printers will be UK-based inkjet manufacturer Mermicornjet. Emma Yu, the firm’s managing director, said she was looking forward to finding out what challenges printers were facing.
She said: “Sign & Digital UK is one of the biggest events in the UK related to our area. We aim to raise our profile in the industry, connect with potential customers, and expand our client base by showcasing our innovative printing solutions.”
Sign & Digital 2024 saw more than 5,500 visitors attend over three days, with more than 60 suppliers exhibiting. Including the co-located P&P event, organiser Datateam Business Media was able to draw more than 180 suppliers across two halls, with a combined 8,000 visitors.
This year’s event will see several companies return after a hiatus from the show, too, including 2025 sponsor Hexis UK, AE Sewing Machines, Godrich Sewing Machines, Premier Bond, and the Online Print Coach.
Vehicle wrapping will take centre stage once more at the Hexis Wrap Battle, with three days’ competition landing competitors prizes of up to £1,000 and a free wrap training course worth £350.
With all materials supplied by Hexis, entrants will compete on quality, speed, and cutting to wrap a vehicle panel.
The event will also put wrappers to the test with a paint protection film (PPF) time trial, where Sign & Digital attendees can test their mettle by racing to be the fastest to complete a PPF install on a full vehicle, with the winner receiving a 1.52x10m roll of Hexis’ Bodyfence PPF Black Matt, worth £575.
Entries for the Hexis Wrap Battle are open now, while registration for Sign & Digital UK is open at: signuk.com.
