Sign & Digital UK Exhibition, any good this year?

[David Hammond]

On our way now will let you know.

Last year the uk also hosted FESPA I think so might be one reason it was smaller.

[David Hammond]

It was ok.

Lots of hardware to look at. A few suppliers.

If you’ve something or a supplier you want to see its worthwhile.

[John Thomson]

Still here in Birmingham…….thoroughly enjoyed the show.

John

[Warren Beard]

Went all the way with my apprentice who is very keen on vehicle wrapping and there was none besides one stand wrapping a bonnet (only a bonnet, rest of the car was SORN :lol1: )

If you’re in the market for a printer then it’s the right place to be, otherwise some big names were absent (Hexis, William Smith etc)

and where was the bog lorry Rob ???

[Shane Binding]

Went yesterday and for someone new to this side of things like i am there was some very nice machines with some very nice price tags.

Oh and there was one or two new latex printers.

[David Hammond]

What irritated me was:

I went to speak to a few suppliers with a view to changing from our existing ones. I had a few issues ie Carriage/Prices, but not many suppliers want to commit to anything, there was a lot of waffle finished with ‘We’ll call you after the show’.

Other than that a good day.

[Dan Piddington]

We went today also hoping to see suppliers wrapping super cars and showing off new wrap films, maybe even some chrome wrapping but as Warren said there was absolutely nothing 🙄 apart from that bloke with the bonnet….

Also wanted to buy the latest Impact Graphics Solutions vehicle outlines as they usually do a special show price but they weren’t there either.

Drooled over the new Mimaki flatbed printer and had an in depth demo of the
Clarity pro software so not all bad.

[Shane Binding]

Dan they were there and the offer was 89+ vat. Give them a call you never know they may still do the same deal.

[Stafford Cox]

For me, as an exhibitor, I thought it was excellent!! I didn’t get chance to look around the show other than the build up and break down as the stand was heaving most of the time.

We’ve booked our stand for next year already, and apparently it’s going to be in the new halls (18 & 19) which haven’t even finished being built yet!!

Lots of familiar faces, end users and suppliers alike. I’ve always loved Sign UK and look forward to next year.

Stafford

[Ghais Din]

did go on the first day, but wasn’t really for me this year, im only a vehicle wrapper and really wanted to meet up with some suppliers and watch some demos, none of that was around except for the sign and digital stand,

Did buy some tools from sign and digital but then forgot to pick them up, hopefully they said they will be sending it out to me. If I receive them then im will become a loyal customer

[Ian Johnston]

quote Ghais Din:

did go on the first day, but wasn’t really for me this year, im only a vehicle wrapper and really wanted to meet up with some suppliers and watch some demos, none of that was around except for the sign and digital stand,

Did buy some tools from sign and digital but then forgot to pick them up, hopefully they said they will be sending it out to me. If I receive them then im will become a loyal customer

Knowing the guys well I’m sure you’ll receive them very soon , great company to deal with.

[Stafford Cox]

I found the first day to be really slow this year, but the second and third day…. HELP!!!! 🙂

[Dan Piddington]

Thanks Shane,

Gave them a call and got the same deal…….great!

Cheers

Dan

[Alan Drury]

I enjoyed it and ordered a mug pressing/sublimation set up from Listawood.
Alan d

[Robert Lambie]

quote Warren Beard:

and where was the big lorry Rob ???

Maybe next year Warren, "if they have the space" :lol1:
The show has progressively got smaller every year. In 2015, It is rumoured it will be held in the toilets. 😉

I was there the three days…

Day one, I arrived late afternoon due to Holiday Inn double booking 50 rooms.
Day Two, Spent all day at the show…
Day Three, arrived around 2pm due to a traffic jam with my taxi stuck in it, then i was stuck in it in the taxi on way to the halls. 🙄
Combined i lost a full day at the show due to Holiday Inn. 👿

anyway, i had around 17 meetings over the 3 days and only missed two.
i saw very little of the show but what i did see was pretty good.
There was the obvious absence of Hexis, Wm. Smiths amongst others… which was noticeable because live demos always create more of a buzz.

I know i am knocking the show for it shrinking year to year, but in my opinion "its better smaller". and if faversham house ever actually listened to the advice and feedback they often ask for they may save a bit of face and money in the process.

[John Singh]

Sounds like a lot of hassle for you this time Rob

I’m with you on the smaller set up of the exhibitions
We went to the massive FESPA Excel London 2013 and I remember my wife saying she preferred the NEC because it was more in the ‘real world’ for the smaller buyer

[Ghais Din]

fespa london was great, and would love to go to another fespa event, hopefully it’ll be back in the uk again soon

[Nigel Pugh]

quote Ghais Din:

fespa london was great, and would love to go to another fespa event, hopefully it’ll be back in the uk again soon

Not so great for us exhibitors…………way way too long that show !!

[Unknown Member]

Nigel,

You looked liked you had a great time everytime I looked over you had a drink and some sort of edible delight in your hand.

LOL

[martin francis manley]

Hadn’t been for a few years but came away disappointed. Too much emphasise on print and not enough sign makers stuff (how many companies are selling LED’s now?).
Loved the letter making machines but too expensive and would have liked to have seen some wrapping demo’s – it’s just so fascinating to watch experts in action!