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.

PP Graphics Launches Mobile Wide-Format Print Service with Mimaki UJV100-160 and CG-160FX

PP Graphics has launched a portable wide-format print service built on a Mimaki UJV100-160 UV LED printer and CG-160FX vinyl cutter/plotter purchased from CMYUK, deploying the 1.6m-wide kit as a touring production hub across the UK and Europe. The equipment and 35% profit were recovered within the first two shows, according to PP Graphics, and the service has expanded from a single exhibition client into a profitable model also used by Greater Manchester Police for covert poster printing.

Italian Group Bets Big on the Future of Books, Leads Printweek's October Coverage

An Italian group is making a major bet on the future of books, according to Printweek's October coverage. The report highlights the group's investment as the leading story of the month, though specific figures and technical details were not disclosed in the available text.

Nettl Glasgow & Edinburgh Acquires Soapbox

Nettl Glasgow & Edinburgh has acquired Soapbox, according to Printweek. The article provides no further details on the transaction terms, Soapbox's operations, or the combined company's plans.

Cast Acrylic Sheets Market Projected to Reach USD 7.65 Billion by 2035

The global cast acrylic sheets market is projected to reach USD 7.65 billion by 2035, according to openPR.com. The report covers major suppliers including Röhm, Covestro, 3A, Trinseo, 3M, and Avery.

AcrylicFabWorks Supplies Calypto Cast Acrylic Sheet and Fabricated Parts from Suzhou to Southeast Asia with ACFTA Form E or RCEP Origin Certificates

AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, supplies Calypto cast acrylic sheet and fabricated parts from its ISO 9001-certified Suzhou plant to Southeast Asia, quoting full sheets from 10 sheets and cut parts from 20 pieces per design.

Jonathan | Fabworks 🏭@jonathan_sessa· 07:00Pulse Score1818

The company is sending off its older Amanda press to free up floor space for additional new machines.

Trinseo, Lapo and Laprima Continue Joint PMMA Recycling Initiative

Trinseo, Lapo and Laprima are continuing their joint PMMA recycling initiative, as reported by Recycling Today. The collaboration focuses on recovering and reprocessing acrylic sheet material; further operational metrics and timelines were not disclosed in the source text.

Mikkelsen Innovation Launches FASTSEWN U.S. Subsidiary and Opens Milwaukee Manufacturing and Support Facility

Mikkelsen Innovation ApS has registered FASTSEWN, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, adding a U.S. sales, engineering, and support team of six employees so far, led by COO Ranjan Singh. The site was chosen for its central location and air service through Chicago and Milwaukee airports, and for existing manufacturing and parts procurement contacts in the area. FASTSEWN is hosted at the Milwaukee facility of initial customer Olympus Group, where its StitchNCut production system will be installed for demonstrations in a live production environment.

Pinnacle Custom Signs@PinnacleCstmSgn· 00:25Pulse Score1818

Pinnacle Custom Signs is continuing fabrication of the McEver Commons Monument Sign in its shop. The post announces a five-video series documenting the custom monument sign build, following up on Part 1.

Fujifilm Ink Expands OEM Development and Industrial Inkjet Focus at Broadstairs Site

Fujifilm Ink is strengthening its OEM development and industrial inkjet focus at its Broadstairs, Kent operation, drawing on more than 25 years of inkjet expertise to reinforce OEM UV ink technology.

Signs of the Times@STsignmag· 22:00Pulse Score2626

Signs of the Times has published its November-December 2026 digital magazine. This issue closes out the year with sign industry professionals discussing full-service versus specialization, digital displays, and more.

Brother Updates on Integration Following Mutoh Acquisition

Brother has issued an update on its integration progress following the acquisition of Mutoh. The announcement, reported by Printweek, provides the company's latest status on the acquisition. No specific financial figures, product changes, or timelines were disclosed in the available source text.

Taktiful's Eric Vessels Highlights Wide-Format Embellishment as Higher-Margin Differentiator on The Broadcast

Eric Vessels, chief experience officer at Taktiful, told The Broadcast that embellishment can differentiate wide-format production and open higher-margin opportunities. He also discussed "The One," a print industry association committed to mental health. The episode covers the value era of embellishment, tactile advantages, and training-driven profit.

AcrylicFabWorks Publishes India Import Checklist for Chinese Acrylic Sheet Covering IEC, Duties and Ports

AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, has published a planning checklist for Indian buyers importing acrylic from China, covering IEC registration with the DGFT, customs classification (PMMA sheet usually under 3920 51, finished articles under 3926 90), and checks for anti-dumping duty or BIS orders.

ISA Converge Returns in Nashville With Boutique Format for National Sign Companies and Suppliers

The International Sign Association brought national sign companies together with suppliers and distributors at its reimagined ISA Converge last week in Nashville, Tennessee, using an intentionally limited boutique format built around structured Supplier Showcases and strategic follow-up meetings.

Pinnacle Custom Signs@PinnacleCstmSgn· 04:33Pulse Score2222

Pinnacle Custom Signs (@PinnacleCstmSgn) posted a video titled "Building a Custom Monument Sign from the Ground Up! | McEver Commons – Part 1." The post covers the ground-up fabrication of a custom monument sign for McEver Commons in a multi-part series.

ISA Converge Returns in Nashville With Boutique Format Connecting National Sign Companies and Suppliers

The International Sign Association's reimagined ISA Converge returned last week in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing national sign companies together with leading suppliers and distributors in an intentionally limited, boutique format.

Sign Fab, Inc.@SignFabInc· 00:38Pulse Score1212

Sign Fab states that it manufactures every sign to customer specifications and that its capabilities extend beyond what is shown on a product list. The company positions itself as a one-stop shop for signage solutions and invites customers to ask about needs not explicitly listed.

Fujifilm Ink Strengthens OEM and Industrial Inkjet Development at Broadstairs Site

Fujifilm Ink is strengthening its OEM development and industrial inkjet focus at its Broadstairs, Kent operation, combining ink formulation, printhead integration, application testing and commercial-scale manufacturing to help partners translate complex requirements into viable solutions.