Going In-house Also weighing in here is Vivid Laminating Technologies, which supplies various solutions to customers working in this market. Primarily, Vivid cites its VeloBlade Nexus as being the most popular product for modular sign system work, with Lewis Evans, director at Vivid, saying investment in this solution will help sign-makers bring work such as modular signs in-house. “What we have noticed in recent times is the increasing number of sign-making and related businesses bringing both finishing says its ‘Pole and Plank’ offering has always been one of the company’s most popular systems and continues to be today. She speaks about its versatility to suit almost any wayfinding application, which in turn makes it the ideal choice for a single sign on a trading estate, or for a full suite of wayfinding signage in a hospital or university. “Demand is constant, the variable factor is the design, it’s very rare that customers want a couple of round posts with a panel between, it’s much more common to have a small monolith sign with the panel the same depth as the posts, a V-shaped sign, or something a little different,” Sperring says. As for other products and services, Sperring says it is not just modular sign systems that are used for wayfinding. She explains that fabric lightboxes are sleek and easy to change and update, with Nova Aluminium supplying a range of systems to accept printed skins with a silicone edge. The most recent addition here is a strong 50mm double-sided section specifically designed for hanging. With the facility for internal supports, Sperring says it can be made to almost any size. “The traditional lightbox should not be dismissed for illuminated wayfinding too,” Sperring explains, adding: “Our NovaSlim screw-free option is perfect for low-level signage that needs to look less industrial than the high street equivalent.” and printing processes in-house,” Evans says, adding: “This enables businesses to explore and enter new markets, providing more services to their customers and generating more revenue from this more diversified offering. “At Vivid, we certainly believe that there is significant room for growth and expansion in this sector, as evidenced by the increase in Nexus sales in recent times. By providing customers with systems that enable them to create custom designs, businesses are able to safeguard and expand their market presence.” Focusing on the VeloBlade Nexus, this is a range of wide-format digital die-cutting systems that operate with substrates up to 25mm in thickness such as Dibond, MDF, fabrics, and acrylic. The range comprises three models in the 1815, 2516 and 3016 models, each of which offers a selection of features to users. First, the 1815 boasts a bed measuring 1,600 x 1,800mm, which Vivid says opens up a world of creative possibilities for you and your business. Next, the 2516 has a larger bed area of 1,200 x 1,600mm, with the same cutting depth abilities as its sister machine. The final model in this collection is the 3016, the largest of the three machines with a cutting area measuring 3,280mm x 1,600mm. Aside from 25mm thickness cutting capability, the three machines also share several other features. These include an automatic cut depth setting, making the operator’s life easier, while each model comes supplied with built-in ZipCore Software, which, according to Vivid, is feature-rich and gives users complete control over their system. In addition, users can opt to retrofit the Veloblade Flow Runner to each machine within the VeloBlade Nexus. This automatic feeding system has a stacking capability of up to 100kg and removes the need for staff to load the system manually, saving users both time and money. “It is important to note that we acknowledge the market is trending towards an increase in soft signage and materials, as well as a rise in the demand for larger printing sizes to accommodate a variety of new designs,” Evans says, adding: “Purchasing a Nexus system can significantly enhance your business by improving finishing processes, saving time, and increasing profit margins for each job.” Maximum Efficiency For those seeking an alternate route to market, working with a trade partner that has both knowledge and experience of working with modular sign systems could be the way to go. One such business that can support this approach is Very Displays, ▲ Nova Aluminium bills its ‘Pole and Plank’ solution as being suitable for any wayfinding application 60 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 254 - August / September 2024 We are always striving to come up with something new and innovative to stay ahead of the market ◄Vivid Laminating Technologies says its VeloBlade Nexus solutions are proving popular with customers creating modular sign systems MODULAR SIGN SYSTEMS
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