Signage, Display & Acrylic Latest Development

Ultima Displays Puts Life-Sized Formulate Fabric F1 Car on Showroom Display

Ultima Displays has installed a life-sized F1 racing car model built from Formulate tension fabric materials at its Corby showroom, after the replica received a Highly Commended prize at the Print Industry Awards 2026. The model, first shown at The Print Show 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, integrates a race simulator with seat, steering wheel, and pedals. Trade partners can book showroom visits to view the display and Ultima's wider range of display innovations.

AcrylicFabWorks Publishes EU Sourcing Guide for Chinese Cast PMMA: REACH, EORI and EN 13501-1 Checks

AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, has published a sourcing guide for EU buyers of Chinese acrylic, advising them to specify cast PMMA to DIN EN ISO 7823-1 rather than by trade name.

General Formulations, Lintec, and Natura Media Compare Printed White Gradients vs. Pre-Made Gradient Film for Window Graphics

Industry suppliers General Formulations, Lintec of America, and Natura Media USA outlined trade-offs between digitally printed white gradients on clear media and pre-made gradient films for glass applications.

AcrylicFabWorks Compares Cold Bending, Line Bending and Thermoforming for Crack-Free Acrylic Parts

AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, has published a process guide comparing cold bending, line bending and thermoforming for acrylic sheet, detailing the causes of cracks and crazing and the prevention methods.

TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextoday· 17:49Pulse Score3838

FESPA Southern European Congress returns to Porto on 11–12 November 2026 for its 11th edition. The event brings together print industry leaders to explore AI, sustainability and innovation.

AcrylicFabWorks Supplies Calypto Cast Acrylic Sheet from Suzhou to Australia with ChAFTA and ISPM 15 Guidance

AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, supplies Calypto cast acrylic sheet and fabricated parts from its ISO 9001-certified Suzhou plant to Australian buyers, offering FOB, CIF or DDP quotes with replies within 12 hours.

FESPA Southern European Congress Returns for Eleventh Edition in Porto

FESPA will hold the eleventh Southern European Congress on November 11th and 12th at the HF Ipanema hotel in Porto, organised by its member associations from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal (APIGRAF), and Greece. The two-day programme covers AI in printing and packaging, large-format finishing automation and sustainability, and innovation best practices, closing with visits to three print, graphic arts, and textile companies. Registration is open through the APIGRAF website.

Kongsberg and Parksons Packaging Mark 25-Year Digital Cutting Partnership

Kongsberg and Parksons Packaging are celebrating a 25-year digital cutting partnership. The milestone highlights the long-running collaboration between the cutting systems supplier and the packaging converter, as reported by Emballage Digest.

AcrylicFabWorks Guides Canadian Buyers on Sourcing Calypto Cast Acrylic from China

AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, has published sourcing guidance for Canadian buyers of Calypto cast acrylic sheet and fabricated parts from its ISO 9001-certified Suzhou plant, which casts 135 tonnes per month in 1–30 mm.

Craftsmen Industries, Inc.@craftsmenindust· 03:04Pulse Score1212

Craftsmen Industries reflects on the late '80s and early '90s, when mobile advertising gained momentum and the company expanded its design, fabrication, and printing capabilities to help brands reach beyond traditional media. The post is framed as a #TBT retrospective and references fleet graphics.

Wide-Format Weekly Interviews Design to Print on Business Structure and Future Plans

Wide-Format Weekly featured a two-part interview with Design to Print covering its business structure and future plans. The episode also covered how AI search optimization improves print shop SEO and buyer visibility, and discussed empowering women in print with Corrie Lo.

Sign Fab, Inc.@SignFabInc· 00:12Pulse Score1212

Sign Fab, Inc. states that its combined capabilities allow it to handle projects beyond standard signage work, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for signage solutions. The post cites a customer comment about being unable to find a maker for a desired product and directs readers to signfab.com, charlestonsignmanufacturing.com, and ufbfab.com.

Signs of the Times@STsignmag· 21:11Pulse Score88

Gemini (Cannon Falls, MN) has announced Scott Walton as National Sales Executive – Signage. He brings nearly three decades of experience in the sign and graphics industry.

FESPA Southern European Congress Returns to Porto on 11–12 November for Eleventh Edition

FESPA's Southern European Congress returns to Porto on 11–12 November at HF Ipanema Porto, bringing speciality print leaders from five Southern European countries together for its eleventh edition.

AcrylicFabWorks Supplies Calypto Cast Acrylic Sheet from Suzhou ISO 9001 Plant for UK Import Orders

AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, supplies Calypto cast acrylic sheet and fabricated parts from one ISO 9001-certified plant in Suzhou, China, casting 135 tonnes per month in 1–30 mm thicknesses.

FESPA Southern European Congress 2026 in Porto to Focus on AI and Sustainability

FESPA will hold its Southern European Congress 2026 in Porto, with the event centered on AI and sustainability. The congress is organized by FESPA, the signage and textile print industry association.

Lectra Reports Structural Profitability Improvement for First Nine Months of 2026

Lectra reported a structural improvement in profitability for the first nine months of 2026, according to The Manila Times. The company did not disclose specific financial figures, capacities, or equipment specifications in the available source text.

Lectra Reports Q3 FY2026 Results on Earnings Call (LSS.PA)

Lectra (LSS.PA) held its Q3 FY2026 earnings call, as detailed in a transcript published by Yahoo Finance. The source provides no further financial figures, technical metrics, or operational details from the call.

Sign Fab, Inc.@SignFabInc· 00:19Pulse Score88

Sign Fab, Inc. describes signage as an investment that continues to deliver value: it keeps building awareness, reinforcing the brand, and helping customers find the business. The company presents itself as a one-stop shop for all signage solutions.

Meteor Inkjet's PDC-2K600EX Drive Electronics to Support Kyocera's KJ4A-EX600RC-HX Printhead at Launch

Meteor Inkjet announced that its PDC-2K600EX printhead drive electronics will support Kyocera's new KJ4A-EX600RC-HX recirculating printhead upon its release, expected in November.