SIGN News
Oshino Lamps becomes UK distributor for Koledo LED systems
Oshino Lamps UK Ltd has been appointed UK distributor for Koledo LED systems, which are developed and manufactured using Philips technology. Oshino are a Japanese lighting manufacturer and with its UK
sales office and stores in Nottingham, are well positioned to serve the UK signage industry, as they have done very successfully since 1979 within the UK automotive and aerospace industries. With 30 years experience, Koledo has taken over the LED
business from Philips Lighting BV for the signage industry. Philips Lighting has put a lot of energy in to the development of the Affinium Signage LED program already and their latest products such as LED Tubes are a welcome addition to this industry. David Tyler, Managing Director of Oshino Lamps UK
commented: “We are very pleased to associate the internationally acclaimed Koledo and Philips branded products with Oshino.
SignScape opens additional manufacturing facility in Cheshire
Signscape Systems Ltd has just set up a new division with its own manufacturing capability, Signscape (North), to improve supply and service to signmakers from Birmingham northwards and throughout Scotland.
In the 30 years Signscape has been manufacturing in Bristol,
the company has built up a solid customer base across southern England and Wales, but many of its products are large aluminium signage systems, which are heavy and expensive to transport and this has limited growth to the rest of Great Britain. Simon Johnson, who has more than 15 years experience
running sign companies, heads up the new division as Managing Director of Signscape (North) Ltd. He explains: “We’ve invested around £50,000 in plant and
machinery, from state of the art CNC routers to a brand new powder coating oven and spray booth. Now we’re manufacturing the full SignScape range including noticeboards, post and panel, fingerposts, monoliths, and lots more, in-house here in Cheshire with really quick turnaround times. Signmakers in the Midlands, north of England and Scotland can benefit from reduced transportation costs on SignScape products, and by knowing that also makes them makes more eco-friendly.” Simon adds “We’re located just off junction 19 on the M6, ideally
Managing Director Simon Johnson (fourth from the left) and the team at Signscape (North).
placed to serve the north of the country, and we have extra land on this site, so there’s even room to expand if things really take off.” View the SignScape range at
http://sign-making-supplies.co.uk or contact SignsScape (North) by telephone 01606 723549.
Spandex UK Open House set to present everything sign
makers and digital printers need to grow their business better,” says Phil McMullin, Spandex UK Country Manager. “We’re planning on adding more value for those who take the time to visit us, through conferences, practical expert advice, hardware and materials demonstrations and other activities. Visitors will gain the knowledge they need to help them reach their business goals in this ongoing challenging economic climate.” Further information on the Open House can be found by visiting
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of complete and innovative solutions to the digital printing and signmaking industries will host an Open House event at its premises in Bristol on November 17th and 18th 2011. All visitors will receive a gift and the chance to win an Epson 9700 aqueous printer worth £3000. “Feedback following previous Spandex Open House events
tells us that customers value the extensive learning opportunities and the friendly atmosphere, so this year our event will be even
www.spandex.co.uk/openhouse or by calling 0800 77 26 33. 78 Sign Update ISSUE 132 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
Our reputation as a manufacturer and supplier of high quality illumi- nated products for our traditional markets will be maintained in the signage industry with the addition of Koledo, and we look forward to supporting our fast growing customer base.” For further information telephone Oshino Lamps UK Ltd
on 0115 920 9513.
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