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We highlight a selection of the exhibitors and special features that you can find at The Sign Show 2026, which will return alongside The Print Show tomorrow
The Sign Show is set to launch tomorrow from Hall 1 of the NEC Birmingham, with an expanded range of manufacturers and suppliers showcasing their latest solutions to the UK market.
The Sign Show will run alongside co-located event, The Print Show, from September 29th to October 1st, with free entry available through both online registry and in-person sign-ups on the day.
In this rundown article, we highlight just a small selection of the exhibitors and special features that you will find during the show.
Roland DG has announced it will use The Sign Show 2026 to demonstrate new several new hardware solutions, while visitors will also be able to view other, established technology from the manufacturer.
One of many exhibitors returning for the second edition of The Sign Show, Roland DG will have a much larger presence at this year’s event. Based on stand S210 near the entrance to the hall, the manufacturer will be seeking to build on its success in year one and connect with more visitors this autumn.
Visitors to Stand S210 will be among the first in the UK to see the new TrueVis VG4-640, TrueVis MG2-300, TrueVis AG-640, VersaObject IO-300, and VersaObject RC-300 in action.
Spanning eco-solvent, latex, and UV printing technologies, the line-up showcases new possibilities across sign and graphics production, personalisation and direct-to-object (DTO) printing, helping businesses expand their capabilities and explore new opportunities for growth..
“After such a fantastic 2025 event, with incredible energy, strong attendance, and a real buzz across both shows, we’re genuinely excited to be coming back,” says Rob Goleniowski, regional general manager for the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia and Baltics at Roland DG, adding: “It’s a brilliant opportunity for us to reconnect with our customers, spend quality time with industry peers, and be right at the heart of such a dynamic and innovative sector.
“We’re really looking forward to showcasing the latest innovations from Roland DG, while spending valuable face-to-face time with our customers and meeting plenty of new ones. It’s all about sharing ideas, exploring new applications, and helping businesses unlock fresh opportunities for growth, while, of course, supporting our own ambitions too.”
Organisers of The Sign Show have announced a new feature for this year’s exhibition: the PPF Knowledge Hub, a dedicated area showcasing the fast-growing paint protection film (PPF) sector and the commercial opportunities it presents for businesses in the vehicle graphics sector.
Located near the rear of the hall, the PPF Knowledge Hub will host live demonstrations throughout the event, offering visitors the chance to see PPF application techniques up close, gain practical insights from industry experts, and learn more about the products and processes involved.
Supporting the feature will be Avery Dennison, one of the industry’s leading manufacturers of PPF materials, along with All Print Supplies (APS), which distributes a range of Avery Dennison products in the UK, and self-adhesive interior films specialist SPACE Architectural Interior Films.
Technical specialists from the companies will be on hand throughout the show to answer questions, discuss best practice, and advise visitors on how they can successfully introduce PPF into their own businesses. Visitors will also be able to explore Avery Dennison’s wider solutions portfolio, discovering complementary products that can help them further expand their capabilities.
Epson will switch from The Print Show to The Sign Show section of the hall for the 2026 event, with the aim of capturing attention from visitors to both shows.
Epson is showcasing a trio of newly engineered hardware solutions at this year’s show, with the official UK debuts of three core solutions specifically designed to help businesses break into new workflows.
Epson’s UK debuts at the show will include the SureColor V4000, a compact A1+ UV flatbed printer designed for precise promotional and industrial printing.
The SureColor G9000, Epson's latest entry into the expanding direct-to-film (DTF) sector designed for high-volume commercial garment decoration and textile transfers, will also be shown to the UK market for the first time.
Rounding up the debuts, the SureColor F300 dye-sublimation printer will be showcased on the stand of official partner, Nova Chrome, at Stand P240.
Quality Print Services (QPS) has announced it will showcase six printers from across the ColorJet and Roland DG ranges, alongside Nazdar's alternative digital inks, on Stand 150 at The Sign Show 2026.
The line-up will include the ColorJet Vulcan Hybrid 1800, the latest addition to the ColorJet portfolio. This compact UV hybrid is designed to handle both flexible media and lightweight rigid boards. Built around an advanced conveyor-belt, the machine has a maximum print speed of 45sq m/hr and can accommodate media up to 1,800mm wide.
Also on the stand will be two of the latest wide-format printers from Roland DG: the TrueVIS VG4 print-and-cut system and the DGXPRESS ER-641. Both Roland DG machines bring print-and-cut and roll-to-roll production to the line-up.
Alongside the hardware, QPS will once again be showcasing the broad portfolio of Nazdar alternative digital inks. These solutions aim to deliver the same – or improved – print quality as OEM inks, but at a lower price point.
“We're bringing a line-up that gives visitors plenty to talk about,” says Chris Bailey, managing director of QPS. “We've got four ColorJet UV systems, including the new Vulcan Hybrid 1800, two Roland DG machines and, of course, a wide range of Nazdar inks.
“The show is always a good opportunity to get away from the specifications on a datasheet and talk about what businesses are actually trying to produce, how they want to produce it, and where they see opportunities for growth. That's where our team can add real value.”
