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William Smith Group

William Smith Group is a leading trade supplier to the sign and graphics industry with a history dating back to 1832. Based in Barnard Castle, the company operates through three main divisions, which are William Smith for material distribution, Smith Sign & Display for trade manufacturing, and Architextural for interior building films. They hold one of the largest material stocks in the UK supplying top brands like 3M and Avery Dennison. The company also runs a dedicated Training Academy to support industry professionals with specialist application skills.

the sign awards 2023

Awards fever hits as countdown to The Sign Awards begins

Signmakers from across the UK and Ireland are gearing up for a

Wrap Masters Vehicle Female

WrapFest heads for Silverstone amidst backdrop of booming vehicle wrapping industry

The inaugural event, taking place from 26 – 27 April 2023 at
Car wrapping

Big names in vehicle wrapping support inaugural WrapFest Event

WrapFest has announced 10 internationally acclaimed vehicle wrapping specialists are sponsoring its
Sign Awards

Category Finalists: Architectural Film Projects

All the entrants to the Architectural Film Projects category have created standout

Sam Yarnall, Sales and Marketing Director for Clarity Software Group

Clarity Software integrates William Smith product catalogue into its MIS

Clarity Software has announced it is seamlessly integrating the William Smith product

Men wrapping cars at WrapFest 2024

Experience the future of car wrapping & detailing at WrapFest 2024

After a hugely successful inaugural event in 2023, WrapFest is back and

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FESPA UK works with key industry suppliers to improve print media recycling

Since FESPA UK Association launched its Waste Management Accreditation Scheme 18 months

The Gala Awards Ceremony will take place in Birmingham on Monday 26th February

Finalists for the 2024 Sign & Wrap Awards announced

Many congratulations to all the finalists of the 2024 Sign & Wrap

Visitors will learn about the latest developments in wrap films from industry experts

Go ‘Beyond the Surface’ at William Smith Open Day

William Smith invites visitors to Learn, Connect and Lead at its Open

Image shows vehicle wrapped using William Smith's products from the afourdables promotion

Meet the ‘Afourdables’ from William Smith

William Smith’s league of superhero-branded media deliver affordable, quality solutions for key

WrapFest at Silverstone

Registration opens for WrapFest’s second event

WrapFest, the dedicated show for the vehicle and surface detailing community, has

VION VP4000 print film

VION VP4000 print film now compatible with solvent printers

The PVC free film can also be used for vehicle wrapping as

Mike Szwacki, who is a Wrap Institute certified trainer and vehicle wrap training manager at William Smith Group 1832, will be competing at WrapFest this April, before heading to FESPA in Munich to defend his European title.

‘Mike the Wrapper’ from William Smith sets sights on WrapFest title

A North East vehicle wrapper is looking to boost his accolades as
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William Smith Announces the new VION VP8000 Wall Film Series

This new collection includes four captivating patterns that can truly transform living

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William Smith Brings Pricing Transparency and Fresh Design to Its Chevron Kit Website

New updates make it faster, easier, and clearer for vehicle wrappers to

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William Smith Launches LX Hausys BENIF

The LX Hausys BENIF range of architectural film is ideal for both
VION VWrap Pro Cast Wrap Film on a black and red car, with the word "vion" on front

William Smith Launches VION VWrap Pro Cast Wrap Film

William Smith has introduced VION VWrap Pro, an exclusive, high-performance cast vinyl

Live demonstrations were held throughout the day

William Smith Open Day hailed a success

‘Beyond the Surface’ event sees more than 100 visitors enjoy a day

Info about William Smith's VION Film Range

William Smith Simplifies VION Film Range with New Naming System

Clearer names, the same trusted films - VION simplifies its range to
A 10% discount is available via the VION brochure

William Smith celebrates 10 years of VION brand films

VION marks the milestone with a fresh look, discounts and culminates in
William Smith new 3M™ Wrap Film

William Smith introduces 8 new 3M™ Wrap Film Series 2080 Colours

New 3M™ Wrap Film colours give vehicle wrappers more creative choices, easier

William Smith at Sign & Digital UK

William Smith returning to Sign & Digital UK 2025

On stand M52: William Smith will exhibit at Sign & Digital UK

3M™ Paint Protection Film

William Smith is the exclusive supplier of two 3M PPF products

William Smith Group 1832 has expanded its UK portfolio with the addition

Vehicle Customisation at WrapFest 2024

WrapFest 2024 revs-up the vehicle customisation industry

Earlier this month, WrapFest 2024 concluded another successful event, energising the vehicle

WrapFest, FESPA, Silverstone - by Visually Rich -00971 - WWM

WrapFest 2024 sponsors put it in the fast lane

WrapFest, the show for the vehicle and surface detailing community, has announced

Wrapping expert Justin Pate is one of the judges for the event

WrapFest announces content programme for inaugural event

WrapFest 2023, the brand-new vinyl installation and vehicle wrapping event from FESPA,

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Wrapfest exceeds visitor expectations

WrapFest, the brand-new event dedicated exclusively to vehicle wrapping, vinyl installation and
The William Smith Build Your Belt campaign runs until 31st January 2026

William Smith Launches ‘Build Your Belt’ Campaign for Arlon SLX and SLX+ Kits

Sign and graphics professionals across the UK can build their toolkit with