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New Sign Industry Exhibition for the UK in 08
Thought this may be of interest to you lot
Tuesday, 14 August 2007
The Sign Show 2008 will be held during September 2-4, 2008 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK and will hope to attract sign makers from across the UK to the inaugural event."The sign trade is probably one of the least represented industries when it comes to trade events. Over the past few years, we have seen numerous shows come and go—never quite hitting the nail on the head when it comes to getting the mix just right. Historically, companies specialising in large-format printing and digital signage have claimed the lion’s share of exhibition space whereas traditional sign disciplines have little or no representation," said Event Director Ed Torniainen of Link Exhibitions.
"The Sign Show has been created following extensive research undertaken by Link Exhibitions into what the sign industry really wants and the answer seems to be loud and clear: more emphasis on the practical elements of sign making and acknowledgment of every sign-related discipline regardless of its size. The Sign Show wants to help the sign maker seek out new business opportunities and offer both visitors and exhibitors an event where networking opportunities extend past the show floor. Making use of the Ricoh Arena’s multitude of assets including The Isle casino and entertainment area and the variety of conference and meeting rooms, The Sign Show 2008 will be a true celebration of our industry."
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55 Replies
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Shane.
its been happening for a while now, in fact they have changed venues, and dates since the original idea.
I cant see how it will compete with sign uk, the organisers want to target small businesess and traditional sign makers, but tradition is catered for at letterhead meets, and small business is well represented at signuk.Thanks for the pointer though,
what do others think?Peter
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Peter, we had two sign shows here (The VISA Show and The Image Show) for a few years, competing with each other, but neither was fully supported by the bulk of the industry.
They to finish up combining the shows so as we had one big one – The VISA and Image Show, and that has good support now. Sydneys Show was considered a failure this year because we had 3 similar shows in as many months – The Gold Coast VISA/Image Show, Printex07 (Screen and Digital) and Sydney VISA/Image Show.
People were ‘shopped out’ by the time Sydney came around.
I’d be surprised if another show would be helpful to the industry, but from an exhibitors point of view, if the price for a display was better, they might be swayed to give it a try, if Sign UK was not as popular as they’d expected it to be. The venue would be a consideration too.
May make signuk rethink a few things, and be a better show than last year as a result?
I’d be interested to hear from a suppliers perspective. Without their involvement it will not happen.
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I would be interested to hear other folks views on this… anyone given it any thought?
Do you think that there is a need for another show?
Any suppliers out there willing to give their views?
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From my point of view, the only reason for another sign show is an excuse for a party. But that’s fine for me because both the NEC and Coventry are less than an our away. Not so good for those living further away.
From a suppliers aspect, I can’t see them getting wildly enthusiatic about the costs involved in another show, and will only attend if they can see a positive benefit. Unlikely I would have thought.
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Its great news for me as I only live 3-4 minutes away from the Arena.
Looks like the parties at my house then ! :clap2:
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quote Cheryl Tissington:Looks like the parties at my house then ! :clap2:
OK. We’ll be there. :drink4:
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its likley i will go to them
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quote Dave Rowland:its likley i will go to themThat’s assuming your sat-nav system doesn’t send you off on a wild goose chase so you end up somewhere else entirely 😕
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maybe changing me phone to the satnav version… so look out all!
I have to say Phil that Warren had his sat nav in his pocket (well I believe that was what it was 😉 )
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I should think this show will end up pretty much the same as SignUK (if they are lucky!). I know there is some talk on other forums that people want a show that is more geared towards practical demonstrations, but the fact is that exhibiting is bloody expensive and anyone who exhibits needs to sell products. I don’t know what the point of this show is. I’d probably have a look but I reckon it would take a few years for it to become established.
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quote Dave Rowland:maybe changing me phone to the satnav version… so look out all!I have to say Phil that Warren had his sat nav in his pocket (well I believe that was what it was 😉 )
:shutup: :noeveil:
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Getting closer. 😀
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I don’t know or understand the politics of what would be involved but I would like to see Sign UK change it’s venue every year…..go on a 4 year cycle of maybe Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle & Glasgow for example
I don’t know if the NEC have got any rights to the event but I’m sure the suppliers would benefit from making it a bit more accessible to to the rest of the UK
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Intersting point Glenn, but I think you’d need to put London in the mix for our more southerly colleagues.
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And Cardiff! It’d be interesting to see all the signs in ‘bilingual’….
‘Croeso I’r Sioe Arwydd’
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quote Glenn:I don’t know or understand the politics of what would be involved but I would like to see Sign UK change it’s venue every year…..go on a 4 year cycle of maybe Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle & Glasgow for example
I don’t know if the NEC have got any rights to the event but I’m sure the suppliers would benefit from making it a bit more accessible to to the rest of the UK
A bit like the X-Factor Glenn? :lol1:
Just joking mate… i think its actually a pretty good idea though i think you wouldn’t have a consistent amount of visitors due to some of the locations.
i think the reason it is Birmingham and in this case Coventry is because of how central the venue is over the populated areas for signmakers and suppliers. (see image i have attached, taken from the sign show site).
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you know that map looks pretty accurate in my part, my suppliers look about right too, although I think there is one north of us.
Interesting to see the spread of sign makers
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quote John Childs:Intersting point Glenn, but I think you’d need to put London in the mix for our more southerly colleagues.Well said John,
Bloody Northerners, there are some of us below Brum Glenn 😀 😀
Just seen the map, looks like most of us are below, no wonder it’s so quiet 😕
Any way looks like I’ll be moving and setting up in Southern Ireland,
doesn’t look much in the way of competition there,
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According to the map there are only about a dozen in South Wales!
No chance of it coming to Cardiff after all then.
I’m (pleasantly) surprised that the Bristol(ish) area is hugely populated with blue pegs though.
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It’s all the inbreeding in Bristol (do you agree Joe M?)
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quote Robert Lambie:quote Glenn:I don’t know or understand the politics of what would be involved but I would like to see Sign UK change it’s venue every year…..go on a 4 year cycle of maybe Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle & Glasgow for example
I don’t know if the NEC have got any rights to the event but I’m sure the suppliers would benefit from making it a bit more accessible to to the rest of the UK
A bit like the X-Factor Glenn? :lol1:
Just joking mate… i think its actually a pretty good idea though i think you wouldn’t have a consistent amount of visitors due to some of the locations.
i think the reason it is Birmingham and in this case Coventry is because of how central the venue is over the populated areas for signmakers and suppliers. (see image i have attached, taken from the sign show site).
I knew there’d be a good reason not to do it 😀
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So whos a definitive ‘yes’ then? it will be a little different to burmingham at night, so dont worry about that
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I’m a yes… I know a few others that are definate and some that are maybe but ill let them post. 😀 personally, It’s a good excuse for a couple of days off work and a pint or ten. 😉 not forgetting meeting like minded folk, seeing whats what etc etc
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quote Martin Cole:Any way looks like I’ll be moving and setting up in Southern Ireland,
doesn’t look much in the way of competition there,
Here I come Harry, put the kettle on.Come on ahead Martin, how many sugars? I included a map for you, enjoy the trip! 😀
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What are the arrows Harry? The Irish bypass one way system? 😀
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quote Dave Rowland:So whos a definitive ‘yes’ then? t
Well, I shouldn’t, because I’m off on a two week tour of France the following Sunday.
But what the hell, count me in. 😀
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was reading today in one of the sign mags, that there will be a hands on demo, regarding pub signs, showing the traditional method ‘signwriting’ then the sticky vinyl method….everyone is welcome to give it a bash 😀
nik
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I’ll be there, the wife’s coming with as she wants to get in to promotional items so wants to have a look at the bling they have on show. Hopefully meet up with some of those I missed at SignUK 😕
Warren
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I shall nip up for the day probably. What day you going to be there Warren?
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ill be going second day staying over to third. 😀 hope the wine aint £8 a glass this time eh andy? 😉 :lol1:
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Don’t remind me. 8 bloody quid!
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quote Robert Lambie:ill be going second day staying over to third. 😀
then shall aim for that if thats the official date
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We will go up on the 2nd day (Wednesday)
Warren
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Wednesday it is then. 😀
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i know dave and a couple of others are staying overnight, anyone else planning on joining us? feel free to email me if you fancy it…
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These folks are starting to p1ss me off now.
Far too many unsolicited phone calls and junk emails.
They’re worse than SignUK.
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40days to go… need to make some arrangements for cheap train tickets etc
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me too dave… as usual i leave it all to the last minute! 😕 :lol1:
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quote John Childs:These folks are starting to p1ss me off now.Far too many unsolicited phone calls and junk emails.
They’re worse than SignUK.
yeah, I’m getting loads of emails!
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Got an email this am from the bloody UKSignboards lot about the show…… :lol1:
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quote Tim Painter:Got an email this am from the bloody UKSignboards lot about the show…… :lol1:
uksb? yeh… shower of b******… spamming the life out of me too… 😳 :lol1: :lol1: 😉
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Just spied this on the site… oh my, I thought I spent enough last time!
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I got that same email.
What I want is a trade show that has a bullpen for painters like they do at the USSC in Atlantic City.
http://www.ussc.org/SWschedule.html
I can never go to that one because every year it falls around my youngest son’s birthday.
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quote Dave Rowland:Just spied this on the site… oh my, I thought I spent enough last time!
they must not have many interesting sign related stands then, if they are promoting other reasons to spend time there
Some how I have the feeling the sign show will be a one off
Peter
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its not during the day peter, the casino is at night… im guessing along with BSGA awards as they did that at SignUK a year ago now i think…
im considering going by train again, not sure i can face the drive back with a hangover. :lol1:
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quote Robert Lambie:its not during the day peter, the casino is at night… im guessing along with BSGA awards as they did that at SignUK a year ago now i think…
im considering going by train again, not sure i can face the drive back with a hangover. :lol1:
Ive just booked my room on the complex 5 minutes ago… 😀Well it says 12pm to 6am is that 12 midday or midnight?
Peter
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not sure, probably midday to 6am… but i assume that is part of the recoh facilities rather than the show attractions as such. restaurants, bars and casinos all under one roof seems not a bad deal to me… 😀
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12pm is midday. 😀
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so it is Marcella well spotted 😀
Lynn
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Glad to see that some of your are making plans to attend in September.
Do get in touch with me if you have any questions regarding the show. We hope that we have created an event that appeals to everybody and to this end we welcome any feedback or comments.
As this is our first year we understand that we have to work especially hard to create a show that sign makers feel is worthwhile.
I look forward to seeing you there. I will be located in the press area throughout the duration of the event, so please drop by.
And for those staying over I look forward to enjoying a drink with you at the awards or in The Isle.Erika
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Well I’ve searched the sign show web site and I still can’t find the actual address and postcode of the Ricoh Arena for my sat-nav.
So I emailed the organisers via the contact page on the site.Nothing!
I’d better hope for a large arrow in the sky pointing to it as there’s one shown on Google Maps! 😕
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Unfortunately there is no large arrow.
The address for the Ricoh however is
Ricoh Arena
71 Phoenix Way
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6GEI’ll get this added to our website this afternoon
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The post code of Coventry City FC is CV6 6GE.
Junction 3 of the M6, left if traveling from the south, right if you are coming from the north. Can’t miss it!
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Cheers for that.
Once I registered the address was shown on the confirmation.
I did find it odd that such a heavily promoted show didn’t actually tell you the address from the start. -
It would certainly help. you spend so much time on the complicated things, that you over look the most simple.
Thanks for pointing it out, it would certainly be a waste of time if people didn’t know where they were going.
I can’t guarantee that any of the Coventry FC boys will be there though.
From any motorway there are AA signs to follow so hopefully you won’t have any difficulties finding us.Erika
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