75 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 260 - August / September 2025 Corcoran also points to the fact that companies like Very can hold large amounts of stock which means businesses don’t have to tie up funds and use precious warehouse space to store various large-format products. Also in the large-format space is RMC Digital Print, a specialist trade printer which provides products like bollard covers, billboards, flex face skins, and hoardings. Managing director of the company, Nicole Spencer, has worked for the company for nearly fourteen years and has expanded her knowledge of print and signage since starting in a customer service role. Spencer says: “We supply print along with the finishing if the print needs to be installed, or we can supply print only and our clients will get it ‘install ready’. We work with other trade companies to help supply services needed such as frames and installation if this is required, but the majority of the time we’re just supplying the print.” Speaking about why RMC offers a tradeonly service, Spencer explains: “We felt that if we were supplying into the trade industry it was important that we were committed to building trust and confidence with our clients. By focusing solely on trade clients, we ensure that we do not compete with our customers or approach end users. Also, it means we understand the types of companies we deal with better and their need for complete confidentiality, fast turnaround times, and specialist market knowledge.” Something that Spencer emphasises is that for many trade suppliers, every customer is treated the same, regardless of size, due to their understanding of the industry and how vital all the work is. “We can produce prints that can’t be done in-house or do them faster and cheaper in some cases,” says Spencer. “We often work as an extension of our customer’s own print facilities, as we produce overflow work or items that can’t be done by the company themselves. By acting as a ‘silent partner’, we help our clients expand their product offerings and meet their customer’s tight deadlines.” Evolving technology has been highlighted by RMC as being crucial in 2025 and beyond as it can help in not only processing workloads but also providing quicker and better products. On top of looking to invest in a new online portal for clients, Spencer adds: “We’re also looking at new print technology and perhaps adding dye-sub to our UV and solvent printers. Our customers are asking for sustainable materials, so we work with our suppliers to offer those and have the ability to take back products to make sure they’re recycled.” Staying Ahead of the Curve The diversity and range of work that can be produced by those which supply trade signage can be vast, especially when you consider the number of products available like flags, roller banners, and café barriers. Another provider of these products, as well as large-format print, is Venture Banners, which is based in Braintree, Essex. Started in 2009, the company had the We felt that if we were supplying into the trade industry it was important that we were committed to building trust and confidence with our clients The British Assessment Bureau states that ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed and recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). SignFab holds both ISO-14001 and ISO-9001 certifications, the latter of which represents standards within quality management systems Factoid ▼RMC Digital Print will be exhibiting at this year’s Print/ Sign Show on Stand P645 TRADE SIGNAGE | DAVID OSGAR
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