Preston-based Optimum Signs is the first UK company to purchase printIQ’s V46 MIS. Launched in March, the ‘Version 46’ software has over 30 new features and updates with printIQ demonstrating the cloud-based MIS at Sign and Digital UK. New to the V46 is a ‘Sign Off’ app which allows iPhone or Android phone users to upload all information directly to a job bag, review, check, sign off large-format print and signage jobs from anywhere and anytime. Optimum Signs invests in printIQ V46 MIS PPDS exclusive digital display supplier for F1 Exclusive distributor of Philips displays, PPDS, has been named as the exclusive digital display supplier for the Oracle Red Bull Racing team. The news follows a successful stint as Official Team Supplier in 2022 where PPDS transformed the race day experience for VIP guests in the Oracle Red Bull Racing Paddock Club through advanced custom visual solutions. Now, as the exclusive digital display supplier, PPDS will provide the F1 World Championship team with a host of advanced, custom-specified, and specially designed Philips professional displays and monitors. Global out-of-home (OOH) media agency, Talon, has announced it has acquired independent OOH specialist, Evolve. Evolve works with a range of brands, agencies, and media owners around the world with offices in London, Singapore, and New York. The acquisition was made to continue Talon’s plans to strengthen its global presence and expand Talon International. Talon has worked to grow its OOH network and create bold campaigns and measurable results. Talon acquires out-of- home specialist, Evolve Having been supplying high-performance adhesive solutions for almost four decades, Eurobond Adhesives has been acquired by adhesives, tapes, silicones, and lubricants supplier, Techsil. Effective immediately, Eurobond is now trading under the Techsil brand, however the well-known products will retain the Eurobond name including its popular Penloc structural adhesive solution. As a result of the acquisition, all Eurobond stock has been moved to Bidford on Avon and the customer services team in Bidford is in situ. Chris Dilley, managing director of Techsil told SignLink that both companies knew each other prior to the acquisition with Dilley and managing director of Eurobond Simon Dearing sharing a very good relationship. “Simon and Samantha Dearing have built an excellent adhesives business,” Dilley says. “Techsil and Eurobond are a great strategic and cultural fit as we share similar values, business models, and end markets. Pre-existing customers of Eurobond or those familiar with the brand can still access the Eurobond products via the Eurobond website and web shopping portal. [L to R] Simon Dearing, managing director of Eurobond Adhesives and Chris Dilley, managing director of Techsil Eurobond acquired by Techsil By Carys Evans BUSINESS / NEWS 8 Issue 247 - June / July 2023 www.signlink.co.uk signlink signlink signlinkmagazine Trade-only producer of fabricated signage, SignFab, has made new appointments within the company. With a strong ethos for promoting from within, the company is delighted with its latest four promotions given to Shaun Laing, Ashley Hall, Alex Wood, and Mike Holland. Laing and Hall have both advanced from production planning into production management roles, while Wood and Holland have progressed from departmental supervisors to works managers across two sites. Bringing a combined 37 years of service to SignFab, Wood and Holland will cover both the Scudamore and Byford Road sites respectively. Managing director, Paul Bartholomew comments: “The promotions given were due to the hard work and commitment that the staff members offer to SignFab. Shaun and Ashley have developed their skill sets brilliantly during their length of service with us and are now chomping at the bit to add more variety to their day-to-day roles”. Wood adds: “What a great opportunity to step up to the next level, bringing skills and ideas used from running the Assembly Department.” Based in Leicester, SignFab operates across two sites on Scudamore and Byford Road New roles for long-serving staff By David Osgar Smith, a trade-only supplier of fabricated signage and business under the William Smith Group 1832, has announced the return of its historic print service. The service stopped in late 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic altered the operations of many companies in the UK. Smith has offered a trade print service since the 1980s and was one of the first companies in the UK to invest in plotters and printing equipment purposely for trade printing. The company says it will save customers valuable time and remove the hassle and capacity issues printers might currently face. Announcing the news online, William Smith Group states: “Smith can provide our services for vehicle graphics, signage, retail applications, window applications, promotional applications, and more. “Smith has state-of-the-art large-format printers on-site and can fulfil both latex and eco-solvent print projects.” With access to digital print films including products from 3M, Avery Dennison, Arlon, VION, and Contra Vision, Smith demonstrates a dedication to variety and quality to its customer base. Smith will carry out large-format graphic printing for new and existing trade customers William Smith relaunches trade print By David Osgar
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