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prototypes with rapid turnaround times for more than ten years. Research has shown that three quarters of electrical engineers say a professional prototype can enhance their businesses chance of a sale at a show or during a sales presentation by between 40 and 80 per cent. One of Fascia’s prototyping customers
told The Manufacturer magazine: “Prior to discovering Fascia, there was no alternative to going down the production route and paying £1,000 or so for a full prototype keypad – and even then, we might make changes, and consequently need another prototype manufactured.” Now, the customer reports he can get a realistic looking and fully working prototype in three days, rather than three weeks and at a fraction of the cost.
solving is first class.” “We have built up a very strong
working relationship with Fascia Graphics and their name is now the first to go onto our supplier list when we embark on a new product development.”
WHY CHOOSE FASCIA GRAPHICS FOR OVERLAYS AND KEYPADS? Fascia Graphics’ customers (on Page 12) have highlighted how Fascia’s investment in technology and staff has ensured both high quality products and excellent customer service. This has help keep the company at the forefront of the industry. Established in 1994, Fascia Graphics
has swiftly risen to the top of the UK’s graphic overlay and membrane keypad industry. This has been largely due to its unique approach of acting as a strategic partner - providing expert advice and solutions for every requirement. Fascia’s skilled staff and most advanced technology also enable it to consistently deliver quality custom designed products in the most economical manner. This ultimately makes the design process for all of its customers faster and more efficient. The following sections detail some of the other areas that keep Fascia competitive.
“By minimising the running costs of
The company has invested in Sakurai lines, automated ‘pick and place’ assembly machines and the latest digital technologies
servo-driven cylinder presses. In addition to the increased productivity and product quality, the installation of these lines also reduced Fascia’s carbon footprint. More recently, the company has invested in a new ERP System and a one click colour matching solution. The new MIE Trak ERP system means that customers will benefit from prices based on accurate manufacturing data, ensuring competitive and accurate quotations. The colour matching solution ensures faster and more accurate colour matching to themost exacting standards and tolerances in the industry.
COMPETING WITH THE FAR-EAST
the business and reducing
waste across all areas, Fascia has been able to pass the cost savings made onto their
customer base and keep their prices globally competitive.”
The investments made with the Sakurai lines, the automated ‘pick and place’ assembly machines, the latest digital technologies and many process improvements have all been with an end goal. By minimising the running costs of the business and reducing waste across all areas, Fascia has been able to pass the cost savings made onto
their customer base and keep their prices globally
competitive. The further benefits of the investments into the plant and
equipment also ensure the products manufactured are of the highest quality and are delivered on-time.
MARKET LEADING TECHNOLOGY Following a £1m investment, the business has two fully automatic Sakurai
RAPID PROTOTYPES FOR SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS Fascia’s digital prototyping service has been providing design engineers and product managers high quality
DEDICATED SALES TEAM – TO PERSONALLY DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS Fascia’s dedicated sales team is highly experienced. On average, each sales manager has been with the company for over 17 years, and collectively the team has more than 69 years’ experience of working within the printed graphics sector. The team are not only very knowledgeable about the materials and printing processes, they can also provide technical support - whether this is by phone or personal visit.
20 YEARS OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT After more than twenty years of being ISO certified, Fascia continues to be ISO 9001:2008 accredited for its Quality Management Systems. In addition to this, Fascia has worked with an external test house to approve its IP65 and IP67 rated membrane keypads – demonstrating the degree of protection they have against the intrusion of foreign bodies such as dust and water.
FREE SERVICE THAT CUTS MANUFACTURING COSTS Fascia has also experienced increased demand throughout 2017 from both new and existing customers for its Free Value Engineered Review (FVER) - available on all overlays, keypads, nameplates and labels. The review, which identifies cost cutting and product improvement measures, has saved between five and 20 per cent from many customers total manufacturing costs.
Fascia Graphics
www.fasciagraphics.co.uk sales@fasciagraphics.co.uk T: 01249 460606
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