Pictured above: John Andrews, of Hollywood Monster, event
compere Ian Moore, Simon McKenzie and Tim Andrews, of
Hollywood Monster, and Steve Collins, of AGFA, celebrate Hollywood
Monster's achievement at the Sign & Digital UK Awards
2011
Leading print and signs company Hollywood Monster is celebrating
after scooping a prestigious national award.
The Birmingham-based firm claimed the prize for the Best Wide
Format Printing Company (sponsored by AGFA) at the first ever Sign
& Digital UK Awards 2011.
Hollywood Monster managing director Tim Andrews said: "We are
thrilled to win this award and to be recognized as the leading wide
format printing company in the UK. It represents recognition of our
innovative work on projects with many major clients. It is also
just reward for our commitment to continuous investment in
state-of-the-art technology that keeps us at the forefront of the
industry."
The company, which has headquarters in Tyseley and employs
around 50 people, works with major companies including Next, Virgin
Media, LilyWhites, Debenhams, Ann Summers, Coach, Whistles, HMV,
Westfield, Carillion, Morgan Sindall, Lovell Homes, Redrow and
Bovis Homes. Sectors it is active in include commercial and
residential property, construction, retail, corporate, exhibition,
outdoor media, event, stadium, museum and theatrical.
The Sign & Digital UK Awards 2011, held at the National
Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, saw the industry's leading sign
and display companies rewarded for their innovative and creative
work. The cream of the graphic display community enjoyed a sit down
dinner with first class entertainment and networking
opportunities.
The shortlist was announced a month ago and Rudi Blackett, event
director, thanked all who entered for making it an interesting
competition and congratulated all the shortlisted finalists and
winners.
Hollywood Monster has invested heavily in state-of-the-art
printing technology enabling it to produce enormous banners and
advertising hoardings at high-profile sites including sports
stadiums, festivals, rock and pop concerts, shopping centres and
property developments.