IT’S SHOWTIME

Antalis (stand C30) brought packaging inspiration to this event, which took place at Olympia, last month, by welcoming visitors to a stand that showcased the latest media trends, capabilities and sustainable packaging solutions.

The stand demonstrated Antalis’ extensive selection of unparalleled products, including primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, providing solutions for all applications.

Their wide portfolio of creative papers and graphical boards includes leading brands such as Keaykolour, Olin and Eska Black; products perfectly suited for luxury packaging in sectors such as fashion, cosmetics and drinks markets. Further innovative and sustainable ranges displayed on Antalis’ stand included Performa Light CarbonZero™ — the first carbon neutral cartonboard in the market — and the tactile Curious Collection of papers, which offers a multitude of finishes and colours for impactful effect.

Supported by a comprehensive in-house design support service for e-commerce packaging, Antalis’ unique offering provides solutions for every layer of the ‘unboxing’ experience.

Antalis took this opportunity to highlight carbon offsetting in action — working alongside leading schemes to ensure that carbon credits fund the best projects both in the UK and worldwide. Materials purchased across the entire Antalis portfolio can be carbon offset, with some ranges, such as the entire creative papers portfolio, supplied fully carbon balanced by Antalis as standard.

Visitors to the stand were also able to see the winning concepts of a collaborative ‘Luxury Drinks Packaging’ student competition initiated by Antalis and Brief Cases. Gold winners Bethany Hansford with concept brand ‘Smith Sutton’, and Isabella Atkinson with concept brand ‘Tinbeerwah’ — of Norwich University of the Arts.

Steve Chappell, Graphical Board Development Manager at Antalis, comments: “Antalis offers a wide portfolio of quality materials well suited for the production of all types of packaging. We’re experienced in working with brand owners and designers to specify the best suited products for luxury packaging across various markets. Our focus is to help brands enhance their identity and maximise shelf appeal to increase ROI, whilst balancing environmental impact and material costs.” www.antalis.co.uk

SIGN & DIGITAL UK BACK FOR 2023 WITH A NEW LOOK

Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) has announced the launch of its 2023 show, with bold new branding that reflects the innovative and creative nature of the sector. A ‘must attend’ event for all those involved in the production of signage and displays, SDUK provides essential advice and learning for business owners to maximise revenues from the opportunities new and existing market sectors provide.

Jenny Matthew, event director for SDUK said: 

“With over 30 years of heritage as a national trade show, SDUK evolves each year to offer the best value to our exhibitors and showcase the very latest advances in technologies and applications for our visitors. After recent challenging years, the time was right to evolve the branding and introduce a new fresh and modern look for SDUK along with some new show plans to meet the business needs of the industry.”

“We’ve invested heavily in market research and created an SDUK Working Group to make sure we have our finger on the industry’s pulse. Feedback from 2022 has been phenomenal but we’re not standing still — our visitors want to see a broader range of exhibitors and more learning opportunities, so we’ve developed more reasons to exhibit by introducing an innovative new exhibiting format that lowers costs; cutting edge lead capture technology and new show and marketing packages to deliver increased return on investment.”

“SDUK Explains will be back for 2023 focusing on the biggest challenges facing the sector. We’re working with our SDUK Working Group to identify the challenges keeping them awake at night, and creating a programme of expert advice, case studies, and additional solution sessions from our exhibitors.”

“Visitors also asked for better networking opportunities and we’re working hard on some innovative and fun new ways to do this to ensure SDUK remains an unrivalled meeting place for the signage, display, and print industry. There are so many business opportunities for exhibitors and visitors alike. Watch this space for all the updates!”

To enquire about exhibiting please get in touch with the show team on 01342 33200 or email signanddigitaluk@fav-house.com. See all the highlights: www.signuk.com/2022-highlightsvideo. Show returns: 21-23 March 2023, Hall 2, NEC, Birmingham www.signuk.com