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In this special bonus episode from The Print Show 2026, David Osgar and Jonathan Pert are joined by Mark Stephenson, founder of The Spark Organisation, and Jack Gocher, editor at Eye on Display, to round up all the goings-on at The Print Show and discuss what it might be hinting at for the future of the print industry.

David Osgar and Jonathan Pert discuss the latest news in the print industry, including a warning from the IPIA for businesses to check their ink supplies, plus we discuss some of the latest kit and acquisitions taking place across the UK and Europe. This week's news: Story 1 – UK print businesses urged to respond to new GBL consultation https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/industry/uk-print-businesses-urged-to-respond-to-new-gbl-consultation/ Story 2 – Konica Minolta bolsters label press portfolio https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/kit-consumables/konica-minolta-bolsters-label-press-portfolio/ Story 3 – Durst announces acquisition of MPS Printing https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/durst-announces-acquisition-of-mps-printing/ Story 4 – Baker Labels installs UK’s first Durst Tau G3 Peak LED https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/kit-consumables/baker-labels-installs-uks-first-durst-tau-g3-peak-led/ In the Know – https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/events/the-print-show-adds-mark-stephenson-to-events-team/ In the Spotlight – https://www.devlp.co.uk/archives/SL/SL_AUG_SEPT_2026/51/index.html

David Osgar and Jonathan Pert discuss the latest news and events taking place in the print and signage industry from the past two weeks.Jonathan also speaks to Jack Gocher and Kathryn Ridout from Eye on Display about what visitors can expect from The Podcast Booth at this year's Print Show.This week's news:Story 1 – Print.com launches first print platform within ChatGPThttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/print-com-launches-first-print-platform-within-chatgpt/Story 2 – Canon helps blind children experience photographyhttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/events/canon-helps-blind-children-experience-photography/Story 3 – Xerox announces partnership with Flint Group Digital Xeikonhttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/kit-consumables/xerox-announces-partnership-with-flint-group-digital-xeikon/Story 4 – New MD at Two Sides as Jonathan Tame departshttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/people/new-md-at-two-sides-as-jonathan-tame-departs/In the Know – https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/events/the-print-show-launches-dedicated-podcast-studio-for-2026/In the Spotlight – https://www.devlp.co.uk/archives/PM/PM_SEPT_OCT_2026/

David Osgar and Jonathan Pert discuss the latest news and events taking place in the print and signage industry from the beginning of August. David also catches up with Neil Lovell, CEO of The Printing Charity, to get his thoughts on young talent and wellbeing in the industry following the charity's Rising Star Awards.This week's news:Story 1 – Made Smarter grants transform print companies across England https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/i...Story 2 – New 'Print Tomorrow' scheme launched to revitalise UK print employmenthttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/i...Story 3 – IPIA challenges print industry to ‘rediscover its value’ at Annual Conferencehttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/e...Story 4 – Printing Charity announces dates for 2026 Annual Luncheonhttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/e...In the Know – https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/i...In the Spotlight – https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/e...

David Osgar and Jonathan Pert discuss the latest news in the print and signage industry from June and July. David also interviews winners at this year's Rising Star Awards in London, as well as Neil Lovell, CEO of The Printing Charity. This week's news:Story 1 – HEIDELBERG purchases Manroland Sheetfed global service businesshttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/b...Story 2 – Fujifilm launches new Revoria and Apeos solutions at Vienna eventhttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/e...Story 3 – Simpson Group saved from administration by Pureprinthttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/b...Story 4 – https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/e...In the Know – https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/i...

Following our review and recap of FESPA 2026, we take a look back at some of the conversations and interviews we had at this year's exhibition, giving us an idea of the technology and trends that were talked about during the show.Listen to hear thoughts from exhibitors like Summa, Antigro, swissQprint, Sun Chemical, and Kongsberg, who all talk about what they brought to the show, and the trends and conversations they were having. To see video versions of these interviews check out our Print Monthly and SignLink Youtube channels! #FESPA #swissQprint #Kongsberg #textileprint #signage #summa #ink #FESPA2026

David Osgar and Jonathan Pert give their thoughts on FESPA Global Print Expo from the show itself, which this year took place in Barcelona. We also interview Mark Boyt from Keypoint Intelligence about his panel at this year's exhibition called The Reality of Robotics in Print. In the discussion he recaps the talking points during the panel as well as gives his thoughts on where the industry is going regarding robotic and AI integration.#print #FESPA2026 #printnews #FESPAEXPO #robotics #keypointintelligence

David Osgar and Jonathan Pert discuss the latest news in the print and signage industry from the past few weeks. We also interview Richard McCombe from Graphic Warehouse and Print Scotland, regarding their latest research into the lack of funding for Scottish print apprentices as opposed to those in England.This week's news:Story 1 – Xerox CEO steps down with immediate effecthttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/people/xerox-ceo-steps-down-with-immediate-effect/Story 2 – Getting Ready for FESPA 2026https://www.devlp.co.uk/archives/SL/SL_APR_MAY_2026/34/index.htmlStory 3 – Fiery launches AI-powered prepress assistant, Fiery Scribehttps://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/software/fiery-launches-ai-powered-prepress-assistant-fiery-scribe/Story 4 – Mimaki unveils new UJV200 Series in Amsterdamhttps://www.signlink.co.uk/news/kit-consumables/mimaki-unveils-new-ujv200-series-in-amsterdam/In the Know – https://www.printmonthly.co.uk/news/industry/english-apprentices-get-triple-the-funding-says-print-scotland/In the Spotlight – https://www.signlink.co.uk/news/industry/local-shop-receives-apology-15-years-after-its-sign-was-stolen/