Thomas Ast has been appointed area manager, partnerships for DACH at Peerless
Peerless AV has announced that it has appointed Thomas Ast as area manager, partnerships for DACH for the export sales team. Ast has more than 20 years’ experience in AV distribution, sales, and product management, and has previously worked in sectors such as digital signage and conference room technology for companies such as Volkswagen AG.
“Thomas’ passion for the AV market and his technical background makes him the ideal candidate,” says Stefan Krüger, director of sales, DACH. He continues: “We’re confident that he has the experience and knowledge to win and to develop new partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and to further increase the awareness of our broad product portfolio.”
Thomas’ passion for the AV market and his technical background makes him the ideal candidate”
Ast will report to Krüger and will be responsible for IT system houses, AV dealers and integrators, helping to manage project implementation, and assisting in strategic planning and business development opportunities.
Peerless AV is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of audio-visual solutions, and is based in Aurora, Illinois. The company manufactures over 3,600 products for original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators, and consumer retailers. Peerless AV exhibited at Integrated Systems Europe from February 7th to 10th.
For more information on the full range of Peerless-AV mounts and solutions visit www.peerless-av.com.
Hull fired up for City of Culture
Hull was recently declared the City of Culture 2017’
Signs Express Hull helped the northern city celebrate its ‘City of Culture 2017’ honour by providing a full truck wrap for Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.
The sign-making company designed the wrap before installing it on the fire engine, with the finished article adhering to community brand guidelines for the City of Culture 2017.
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service will use the wrapped engine over the next year as the city basks in the glory of its prestigious status.
Signs Express Hull franchisee Rob Gibson says: “We jumped at the chance to help with this project which is a fantastic campaign for the city of Hull, it's great to see the engine driving around the local area.”
Novadura helps the Tube glow
Prima Dura Glow is a first of its kind, as it conforms to London Underground standards
Signage firm Novadura has announced the launch of a new product, Prima Dura Glow, which it describes as the ‘first photoluminescent product of its kind to meet the highly specific requirements of the London Underground’.
Tube stations are now able to use the anti-vandal, anti-graffiti product to illuminate for safety way-guidance signage, in order to safely evacuate passengers should an emergency occur.
Managing director at Novadura, Glenn Dunleavey, comments: “It’s taken years of research, development and testing to create a product that conforms to the extensive test criteria of the London Underground. There has never been a standalone photoluminescent product that would satisfy all their specific test criteria before.”
Visitors to Sign and Digital UK will get a chance to see the product’s official launch, as well more products from the firm’s range.
Spectrum “impressed” with Jetrix printer
Spectrum Sign and Display has installed a Jetrix KX7D printer
Spectrum Sign and Display has taken steps to ensure that it could accommodate space for its latest investment, a Jetrix KX7D printer. This involved establishing an air conditioned and ventilated room. The printer has two shutter-activated UV lamps that can cure in single, double, or post-process mode.
Ben Woodruff, head of national sales at InkTec, comments: “Yet again the JETRIX KX7D is delivering on its promise of flexibility and efficiency for one of the leading signage and large format digital print operations. As the number of JETRIX printer installations increase across the country, so too is the reputation and build quality of these machines being recognised by this long established sector.”
Yet again the JETRIX KX7D is delivering on its promise of flexibility
and efficiency for one of the leading signage and large format digital
print operations”
Julian Robinson, director at Spectrum Sign and Display, says he is “really impressed” with the machine, with one of its key features the ability to pause mid-job.
Record-breaking wrap for Kaiser Chiefs video
Ecosse Signs used materials from 3M to wrap cars for the Kaiser Chiefs’ music video
Ecosse Signs has used 3M’s Scotchcal Graphic Film with Comply IJ170Cv3 in an exciting project involving the Kaiser Chiefs. It was five Civic Type R’s used in the music video for the Kaiser Chiefs’ song, Hole in my Soul, that were wrapped by Ecosse in record time to keep on schedule.
“The designs were approved quickly, and then we had to move fast,” says Tom Thomson of Ecosse Signs, adding: “We had less than five days for the cars to be delivered, wrapped, and returned to Knockhill for filming on the following Sunday night.
“We got a head start by printing as many kits as we could before the cars arrived. We pushed ourselves hard, and actually finished the last car on the Friday evening. That’s a super-fast turnaround to wrap five cars, which helped take some pressure off the band’s schedule.”
Knockhill Racing Circuit, where the video was filmed, even offered visitors the chance to drive the cars.
Doro Tape reflects on ‘game changer’
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Aslan SE75 has a lot of potential says Doro Tape
One of the sign industry’s most well respected suppliers, Doro Tape, says a recently launched vinyl film technology from Aslan is an ‘honest game changer’.
“The Aslan SE75 is a brand new self-adhesive mirror effect film. Its highly reflective finish is so good, when applied to a smooth surface, it gives a near perfect mirror finish,” explains Hazel Adkins of Doro Tape, who adds: “If you think that’s good, then imagine a self-adhesive film with that mirror effect on both sides; which is completely scratch resistant; which can be plotter cut to any shape required and there you have the new Aslan SE75. The applications in any environment are endless and the design possibilities huge.”
Signs Express bolsters franchise dominance
Adam Greaves, head of the new Signs Express Newcastle, with Signs Express managing director Craig Brown
Signs Express has expanded its already-extensive UK franchise network with the opening of a new branch in Newcastle under the leadership of Adam Greaves.
Greaves has 20 years’ experience in fabrication and managerial roles for the heavy engineering industries, including shipbuilding, offshore oil drilling and submarine construction, and is keen to get to work to establish Signs Express Newcastle as a front-runner in the north-east signage market.
“I have always been fascinated by the sign industry and after 20 years’ working in the heavy industries, I was ready for a different challenge,” Greaves says, adding: “I am really excited about meeting new clients and making their dream signs and graphics become a reality.”
I have always been fascinated by the sign industry and after 20 years’
working in the heavy industries, I was ready for a different challenge. I am really excited about meeting new clients and making their dream signs and graphics become a reality ”
Craig Brown, managing director of Signs Express, is equally as optimistic about the new branch and says he is expecting big things from Greaves and his team.
Signs Express Norwich flies high
This promotional graphic for KLM Airlines was manufactured from Metamark MD5 and matching matt laminate
Signs Express Norwich has revealed that is has won a major contract with the regions’ international airport, with the first part of the scheme seeing it install large welcome graphics at the entrance to its main terminal.
“We used Metamark MD5 to wrap the front entrance for KLM Airlines new promotional campaign and over laminated with the matching matt protection film,” explains James Mingay of Signs Express Norwich.
The project was a challenging one as UK international airports have a very tough health and safety regime, and project specifications are very tight in terms of the final finish.
The sign-making firm has made a name for itself in the region through its commitment to getting a ‘perfect finish’ explains Mingay, who adds that another key asset is having the backing of a national brand that gives prospective clients such as Norwich International Airport confidence in its credentials.
Onyx Graphics makes speed advance
Onyx Graphics has released the latest version of its software, version 12.1
Onyx Graphics has announced that the latest version of its software, Onyx 12.1, is now available featuring accelerated speed and performance. On average, processing times in Onyx 12.1 software are three times faster than in Onyx 12 for halftone processing.
“With ONYX Thrive and the new ONYX 12.1, we have seen huge speed improvements and we are now able to maintain G7 colour consistency on all devices, from latex to dye-sub fabric, for predictable output throughout our company,” says Josh Bevans, chief executive officer of Design To Print, USA.
Roland keeps it fresh for 2017
Rob Goleniowski of Roland DG will help lead the team at Sign and Digital UK
With Sign and Digital UK now just around the corner, major long-term exhibitor Roland DG UK has promised to ‘keep it fresh’, as it plans to bring its full and up to date equipment and services portfolio to the show.
Visitors to the stand will be able to view Roland DG’s latest solutions, as well as have the opportunity to talk shop with experts from the company and find out more about programs such as Roland Care and the Roland DG Academy.
This year we will be bringing Roland DG’s exemplary service and support
to the NEC at Sign and Digital; proving as we have done for many years
that we may sell printers – but that’s certainly not all we do”
Rob Goleniowski, sales supports manager at Roland DG, comments: “This year we will be bringing Roland DG’s exemplary service and support to the NEC at Sign and Digital; proving as we have done for many years that we may sell printers – but that’s certainly not all we do. Visitors can expect to gain much more from our stand than just a demonstration.”
Sagetech saws under new owners
Sagetech has opened a new chapter under new ownership
One of the UK sign industry’s home-grown success stories, Sagetech Machinery, has been bought by industry veteran Craig Williams—seeing well known character and inventor Keith Bunker retire.
“As a result of our new customer focus, Sagetech Machinery has become FSA approved, allowing us to offer finance to clients that need a more flexible payment approach,” says Williams, who adds: “Our finance options range from £5 per week, allowing you to spread the cost of your machine over a chosen period, and making your vertical panel saw more affordable. The new finance options have already proven to be very popular with several machines been dispatched this year.”
Williams also outlines that Sagetech will be releasing new products and updates to its current line over the coming months.
SDUK reveals Business Theatre line-up
You can see the full line-up of the Business Theatre on Sign and Digital UK’s website
Sign and Digital UK has revealed the details of its Business Theatre, including the line-up, for its 30th anniversary event taking place this March.
Rudi Blackett, event director for Sign and Digital UK, says: “In difficult and uncertain economic times, business owners need to be more prepared than ever to diversify their product range and explore new areas of revenue.
In difficult and uncertain economic times, business owners need to be
more prepared than ever to diversify their product range and explore new
areas of revenue”
“For our 30th anniversary year, we have developed a line-up of practical sessions that are all about providing inspiration and practical advice for anyone looking to expand and improve their services for the year ahead.”
Session topics range from practical ways to grow your business to funding options for the purchase of capital equipment. David Catanach of the BSGA will return to update visitors on the standards and regulations surrounding sign design and construction.
Signwaves hand ten at SDUK
A regular exhibitor, Signwaves will return to Sign and Digital 2017 in force
Already a long-time dominant player in the pavement signs sector, Signwaves has made a commitment to showcase its immense array of trade services and sign systems at Sign and Digital UK 2017.
Abigail Murr, the firms marketing executive explains further: “Many businesses don’t realise that Signwaves offer competitive in-house print services for a wide range of their products. Our techniques include digital and screen printing, as well as dye-sublimation for soft signage, and even the option for 3D lenticular effects for truly eye-catching displays. Following significant investment in digital print technologies, Signwaves will be showcasing their print capabilities at the Sign and Digital UK show for 2017. This includes a selection of custom artwork and finishing techniques on show, as well as an all new stand with panels printed entirely in-house.”
High value prizes can be won at the Signwaves stand, J60, through an interactive golf competition. These include a brand new DSLR camera, hamper and retail vouchers.
Fastsigns on war path with new PR tank
Fastsigns hope to expand it network of UK franchise sites to over 30 by the end of 2017
Fastsigns International has moved to enhance its profile in the UK media and bolster its regional online sales by entering into a partnership with digital PR agency Tank.
Under the agreement, Tank will focus on boosting Fastsigns’ presence in regional and trade media, as well as provide pay per click (PPC) support for its franchise centres.
Fastsigns has more than 20 centres established in the UK and is hoping to expand this network to more than 30 by the end of the year.
“Fastsigns is doing incredibly well in the UK but we knew that our ambitious growth plans would need to be supported by a strong media and search engine effort,” Fastsigns UK managing director John Davies says.
Fastsigns is doing incredibly well in the UK but we knew that our
ambitious growth plans would need to be supported by a strong media and
search engine effort”
He adds: “Tank has already cemented the business’ reputation as a leader in the industry and we’ve been impressed with the team’s strong start in all areas. Each centre has really felt the benefit of Tank’s PPC work and it’s fantastic to see our franchises’ profiles being raised within their local areas.”
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