UK – The British company, Datateam from Kent, announced in January 2026 that it has taken over Link Publishing Ltd and Link Exhibitions Ltd.
Link Publishing is the publisher of Print Monthly and Sign Link, while Link Exhibition organises the Print Show, which was last held in September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham.
The acquisition means Datateam is expanding its portfolio to include companies from the printing sector, alongside the existing magazines Sign Update, Image Reports and Printerwear & Promotion. Datateam also owns the trade shows Printwear & Promotion Live, Sign & Digital UK as well as the Sign Industry Awards.
This acquisition strengthens Datateam’s portfolio of publications, websites and events, which span various industries.

