Issue 246 - April / May 2023 4 ISSUE 246April / May 2023 email: news@signlink.co.uk Publishing director Page Tuck Sales director Chris Davies Lead contributor Rob Fletcher Contributors Brian Sims,Sam Roberts, Joe Arenella Contact Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255 Production: 0117 980 5041 Accounts: 0117 980 5042 Find us online www.signlink.co.uk signlink signlink signlinkmagazine All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system without the prior consent of the publisher. The views expressed by contributors to SignLink magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher or editorial team and Link Publishing Ltd. takes no responsibility for any errors that may have occurred. The publisher also accepts no responsibility for the advertising content, including any error, omission or inaccuracy therein. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. Link Publishing Ltd. retains the right to publish and re-publish any images or information sent to the publication. Link Publishing Ltd, Unit G, Link House, Britton Gardens, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 1TF Editor Carys Evans carys@linkpublishing.co.uk Online editor David Osgar david@linkpublishing.co.uk Production Shaun Edwards shaun@linkpublishing.co.uk Sales Tim Hall tim@linkpublishing.co.uk Sales Luke Stoneham luke@linkpublishing.co.uk Accounts Kathryn Quinn kat@linkpublishing.co.uk Office therapist Skye MEET THE Team The team at SignLink are extremely saddened to announce the death of longstanding colleague and dear friend Julie Twose. Julie joined Link Publishing in November 1999 as Credit Controller and remained with the team until April 2020 when she suffered a stroke and medically retired. Julie was diagnosed with Leukemia in November 2022 and sadly passed away on March 10th, 2023. A straight talker who didn’t take any ‘rubbish’ from anyone, Julie was someone you wouldn’t want to cross! However, she was extremely kind, often looking out for the ‘newbies’ and taking people under her wing. Armed with a wicked sense of humour, she would often keep the office on its toes by 'treating' us to a range of exotic snacks which she would insist we tried. Last month, Julie had 'super spicy ramen noodles', scorpion-flavoured lolipops, and packets of siracha crickets delivered to the office and was sure to check in to see if any had been eaten. An extremely loyal and trustworthy member of staff, Julie was very hardworking hardly ever taking any time off. She loved to watch DVD box sets and was always ready with recommendations, her favourites being Dexter and Luther. Many in the industry and former members of staff will have their own fond memories of Julie having worked with her over the past two decades. Truly one of a kind, Julie will be bitterly missed. Carys t: 0117 980 5040 e: carys@linkpublishing.co.uk @signlinkeditor EDITOR'S Note Julie Twose 1959-2023 signlink signlink signlinkmagazine Focus On Sign-making Tools 55 People AV employees reflect on IWD 2023 Need to Know Financing & Funding 69 18 06 Industry Epson partners with fashion designer Kit & Media FPL Signs invests in third VeloBlade 14 Business MacroArt Sustainability Strategy pays off 08
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