SIGN News Insight - the next Chapter
After four years of down-sizing, followed by a potential takeover, Richard Rinn, MD of Insight has decided to once again re-expand the company. This was prompted by the realisation, during the sale negotitation, of just how good Insight’s products and staff are, coupled with the fact that Insight has never been so busy. Richard explained that the sale could have gone
through but it would have been at the expense of all the employees, as the whole operation was being moved to the south of England. The good element would have been major expansion for Insight resulting in many benefits for the company’s loyal clients. However, while on holiday, Richard used his time to
draw up a three year plan for the company to double production and this will start by employing enough new staff to allow a two shift operation. This is the only option due to lack of space brought about by the down-sizing, but makes perfect sense as it keeps overheads down. The next stage is to look for a partner in the south.
The ideal company would be light engineering, equipped with suitable machinery to be able to handle bespoke signs
Ecostar will be relaunched as part of Dibond’s future plans.
and fabricated panels. Insight would supply sign extrusions and training, and perhaps even buy into the company. While the first two stages are in progress, Insight
will re-launch some products shelved because of the recession, such as Dibond Frame and Ecostar. “This is what we are about,” says Richard. “We gave
the sign trade extruded aluminium trough lighting (Highlight - now 30 years old), and were also the first to design, test and produce LED strip Lumirescent.” Richard continues: “The Spectra sign case system
was the first extruded aluminium sign case system in Europe in 1972,” explaining “Clever designs are what made Insight, and that is the way forward.” Coming in mid-2012 will be an innovative new trough light, with competitors sure to follow suit afterward. Richard finally advises that he is now more
Insight will be relaunching the Dibond Frame.
motivated than ever, and very excited to see if he can achieve his goals. For further information telephone Insight on 0141 774 5990 or visit
www.insightsignsystems.com
New showroom facility brings Roland to customers in the south-east
A significant upsurge in demand for sign-making and digital printing solutions has led Roland DG to open a new showroom area in Aldershot, Hampshire. Situated on the same site as the company’s long-standing transport providers, Carry Gently, this flexible new facility contains comprehensive demonstration facilities for its latest families of printers, cutters and 3D products. Housing a dedicated showroom alongside the company’s
logistics warehouse means that Roland always has stock available for customers to view, even at short notice. As well as a Creative Centre which mirrors the facility at its Clevedon head-quarters, there is a room concentrating on three-dimensional applications such as engraving, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping.
“These days we’re finding increasing numbers of potential
customers want to visit a demonstration facility within easy reach of the south-east. The convenience of being based in Aldershot and co-locating with our transport and logistics specialist, Carry Gently, simplifies stock availability even at short notice,” states Peter Kettle, Roland DG’s Head of Business Development. “We’re now positioned perfectly to service new and existing clients who want comprehensive demonstrations of all our product families.” As well as full showroom suites in the form of Creative Centres
at both its Clevedon and Aldershot locations, Roland solutions are also available from its UK and Ireland network of partners. To book a demonstration at one of Roland’s regional showrooms call 0845 230 90 60 or visit
www.rolanddg.co.uk.
76 Sign Update ISSUE 132 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
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