XG GROUP - Experts in Graphics

15/10/2026

Threads of the Leger | Community Artwork on a Grand Scale
Two banners. Each covering 100 square meters. A shared celebration of 250 years of the St Leger.

At the heart of Threads of the Leger were shared workshops bringing together local schoolchildren and care home residents.

Together, they contributed drawings, patterns and ideas inspired by the racecourse, its history and the Doncaster communities around it.

Their ideas and artwork became two large-scale banners celebrating 250 years of the St Leger.

XG’s role was to take that artwork from workshop to racecourse, producing two large-format fabric banners that could be appreciated from a distance and explored in detail up close.

Printed onto lightweight flag fabric, each banner was finished with header tape and grab handles to help the team deploy and position it on site.

Installed just beyond the track, the finished banners gave local creativity a prominent place in the anniversary celebrations, with the participants’ contributions forming part of a much bigger picture.

13/10/2026

Artwork issues often start with the bleed setup.

In large-format graphics, bleed is rarely as simple as adding 3mm around the edge.

Different materials, finishing methods and installation requirements all influence how much bleed is needed and how it should be applied. Using standard commercial print assumptions can lead to artwork queries, production delays and finished graphics that do not meet the intended specification.

Our latest article explains what bleed is, why production bleed and fitting bleed are not the same, how different products require different bleed allowances, and the common artwork mistakes that can cause problems before printing even begins.

For anyone preparing artwork for exhibitions, signage, retail displays or event graphics, this article is a useful guide.

Read here:

Learn why bleed is essential in large-format print, how production bleed, fitting bleed, and overhang bleed differ, and how to supply clean artwork for print.

29/09/2026

More exhibitors are taking control of their displays.

Self-build exhibition systems offer the flexibility to exhibit on your own terms, reducing reliance on stand contractors while making it easier to reuse and adapt your display from one event to the next.

At XG, ImageWall creates modular exhibition stands and backdrops, X-Module provides lightweight truss structures for custom stand layouts, and Portable Modular Lightboxes add illuminated branding with interchangeable fabric graphics. Together, they offer a flexible range of solutions for exhibitions, conferences and brand activations.

Explore our Modular Exhibition Systems:
https://www.xtremegraphics.co.uk/product-category/modular-exhibition-systems/

15/09/2026

We are 25 next month.
This October, XG Group celebrates 25 years in business.

For us, that milestone is about more than the number. It represents 25 years of expertise, trust, investment, innovation and long-standing customer relationships.

Since 2001, XG has grown and evolved alongside our customers and our industry, while staying focused on what matters most: delivering work our clients can rely on.

To mark the start of our 25th anniversary campaign, we have shared a new blog looking back at our journey, how the business has changed, and what continues to drive XG today.

Read the full story: 25 Years of Expertise. Built on Trust.

Discover how XG has built lasting client trust through consistent quality, reliable production, honest advice and clear communication.

01/09/2026

Interior branding is not one-size-fits-all

The right wall graphics don't just improve appearance; they help communicate your brand, create engaging spaces, and shape how people experience an environment.

Whether it's Tension Fabric Wall Art for interchangeable fabric graphics, DecorTrack for seamless wall displays or Acoustic Wall Art for spaces where sound control matters, each solution has been designed to suit different interior applications.

Produced entirely in-house, XG helps businesses create branded environments that are practical, adaptable and built to last.

Explore our Interior Branding solutions:
https://www.xtremegraphics.co.uk/product-category/interior-branding/

25/08/2026

Looking for an eco-friendly way to showcase your brand?
At XG, our fabric displays and graphics offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution that reduces resource consumption and provides long-term value. With lightweight construction for easy logistics and replaceable graphics that can be shipped in a compact box, fabric displays are the perfect choice for businesses committed to reducing their environmental footprint.

Discover how fabric displays can elevate your branding while supporting your sustainability goals.

Learn more about our eco-friendly solutions today: https://www.xtremegraphics.co.uk/product-category/exhibition-and-displays/

18/08/2026

New equipment. Same commitment to quality.

XG has completed the installation of two new flatbed cutters, replacing existing machines as part of our ongoing investment in production.

Flatbed cutting is a key stage in our in-house finishing process, helping ensure graphics are cut accurately, fit correctly and meet the standards our customers expect.

It may be one of the less visible parts of production, but it plays an important role in the final quality, fit and presentation of printed graphics, including display graphics, boards, panels, floor graphics and shaped work.

By continuing to invest in our production capability, we are maintaining the quality, consistency and reliability that support every project we produce.

With both new machines now in place, this investment further strengthens our in-house finishing operation and supports continued control across the work we produce.

04/08/2026

Great Stadium Graphics do more than fill a space.

Every graphic within a stadium has a purpose. They build atmosphere, reinforce sponsorship, support wayfinding and help create the experience supporters remember long after the final whistle.

From Centre Circle Banners and Giant Pitch Banners to Crowd Surf Banners, Stadium Seat Covers and venue branding, every element contributes to presenting a professional event.

Working closely with clubs, organisers and event overlay teams, XG delivers high-quality Stadium Graphics produced entirely in-house for projects where quality and reliability matter.

See how XG supports Stadium Graphics projects:
https://www.xtremegraphics.co.uk/sectors/stadiums/

28/07/2026

Event Overlay is about far more than branding.

The most successful events don't just look the part; they guide visitors, define spaces and create an environment that's easy to navigate.

From entrance graphics and wayfinding to scrims, fence banners and branded structures, event overlay helps transform a venue into a functional, brand-ready space.

At XG, we support organisers, agencies and contractors with large-format, superwide and fabric print, delivering graphics that perform from setup through to event day.

Find out how we help transform spaces into memorable event environments:
https://www.xtremegraphics.co.uk/sectors/events-experiential/

23/07/2026

Unnecessary crop marks can slow down large-format artwork checks and can actually cause production problems.

Crop marks are an important part of many commercial print workflows, but they are often not needed for large-format graphics.

In our latest blog post, we explain why large-format production differs from traditional print, how unnecessary crop marks can lead to additional artwork checks, and what best practices look like when preparing artwork for production.

The blog also covers when crop marks may still be required, why finished size matters, and how clean PDF files help reduce avoidable pre-production queries.

For anyone supplying artwork for exhibitions, signage, retail displays or event graphics, this is a useful guide to a common artwork issue.

Read it here: https://www.xtremegraphics.co.uk/latest/why-large-format-graphics-dont-need-crop-marks/