Issue 256 - December 2024 / January 2025 4 ISSUE 256December 2024 / January 2025 email: editor@signlink.co.uk signlink signlink signlinkmagazine Publishing director Page Tuck Sales director Chris Davies Production Shaun Edwards 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 Socials 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 MEET THE TEAM Signlink Signlink SignlinkMagazine Printed on Sappi Magno Satin from EBB Paper CBP00015512002182040 Editor David Osgar david@linkpublishing.co.uk Accounts Jan Thomas jan@linkpublishing.co.uk Sales Tim Hall tim@linkpublishing.co.uk Features Writer Rob Fletcher rob@linkpublishing.co.uk Accounts Kathryn Quinn kat@linkpublishing.co.uk Office Therapist Skye Multimedia Journalist Jonathan Pert jonathan@linkpublishing.co.uk Hello and welcome to SignLink December / January! It’s a privilege to be taking over as editor even if it’s a bit of a strange after being online editor for over three years. This new role comes after a whirlwind year which has included several big events, the launch of our new website, and the wrapping up of lots of work behind the scenes. What is most strange is taking over the reins from my former editor Carys Evans, who I worked with since I started at SignLink. Many members of the industry will have seen us both out and about interviewing and filming — experiencing many events together for the first time, such as FESPA Global Print Expo, drupa, and Hunkeler Innovationdays. It’s fair to say that I owe the majority of my knowledge of the industry and this new role to Carys and so I firstly want to thank her for all her support, lessons, and friendship over the years — it will all certainly come in extremely useful when undertaking this new role. Though I’m sure I won’t be completely giving up the DSLR camera anytime soon, thankfully we have our new multimedia journalist, Jonathan Pert, to help in creating more fantastic news, specials, and videos. Jonathan has a vast amount of experience in video production and content writing which has already been a great asset to SignLink. I’m sure the industry will continue to welcome him as warmly as it does everyone and I look forward to working alongside him, Rob Fletcher, Shaun Edwards, and the rest of the editorial/production team. As we start the new year it’s an appropriate time to both look back and ahead especially as there have been so many exciting events in 2024 and plenty more to come in 2025. Recently we got to attend the UK Graphic Awards, which was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the hard work of those in the sign and wide-format industries (read more on page 8) plus our Wide-Format Kit feature on page 39 really demonstrates how much exciting technology has been released on the back of events like FESPA and The Print Show. This issue also includes predictions for 2025 from many well-known and respected members of the signage industry (page 28). The article highlights the continuing themes of AI, sustainability, and embracing young talent, but also navigating challenges such as recruitment. I look forward to bringing you more commentary and news in the coming year and hope you all have a great holiday season and start to 2025! Dave EDITOR S NOTE Carys Evans VIDEO COVERAGE Scan the QR code to watch our video coverage over on our Sign7 YouTube channel
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