Industry News Sign Trade Supplies celebrates 35 years T
his year marks 35 years of Sign Trade Supplies serving the sign trade.
Following the recent launch of the Trade+ account service, the company is continuing to focus on serving customers with the best business approach.
Garrick Dartnell, head of marketing for STS, said: “We have always been a really good partner for small and medium sign companies because of the range of products we sell at very competitive pricing with fast supply, and no minimum order. We enjoy the more relaxed and informal relationships, based on reliability and trust that smaller companies tend to prefer.”
Ross Hughes, director of Sign and Labels, confi rmed this by saying: “STS provides a great range of products
without being overly complicated. Simple things like their signpost kits on the website show everything that is required, including the pre-taped sign channel. This makes life very simple. “They are a great partner for us because they know exactly what we, as sign makers, require to do the job, and they sell the products to get those jobs done.”
Sean Broad from Broad Signs added: “We fi rst started working with Sign Trade Supplies back in 2000, primarily because they stocked a huge range of relevant products and were able to deliver to us very fast. We have had a great relationship with them ever since. “Our relationship with STS is very much built on trust. We know that what we order will be well-wrapped and delivered without damage and on time.
Graphtec GB sponsors D&T Innovation Lab I
n June, Graphtec GB lined up alongside the likes of Lego and Micro:bits at a unique event for schools held in Birkenhead. The fi rst-ever Design and Technology Workshop was designed to demonstrate how the latest technology can be easily incorporated into primary and secondary school learning environments. Teachers from nearby primary and secondary schools joined in with a range of absorbing and exciting sessions.
The workshops were:
• Digital cutters with Graphtec GB. • Enhancing D&T with Micro:bits. • Lego Spike Prime. • MTa STEM Kits: experiential learning. • 3D Design and printing. • Augmenting D&T with Makey Makey. • 3D Worlds – CoSpaces and Virtual RealityUnlock.
Graphtec GB sponsored the event and ran a workshop with a laser machine and Graphtec cutter. All the workshops were designed to show how this technology can enhance and promote learning in school environments.
Ellen Wain, business development manager for Graphtec GB, said: “Due to limited resources, schools struggle to
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Graphtec GB sponsored the D&T event and ran a workshop
invest and implement technology that could improve and enhance learning. “This event was designed to demonstrate some fantastic new technology and show how well they fi t into a classroom environment and how they inspire creativity among students and teachers.
“It was a fantastic day. All
the teachers were fully absorbed in all the sessions. The day was fi lled with enthusiasm, and it was a pleasure to be a part of it.”
This is vitally important to our business because it helps to keep our own productivity smooth and on track for our customers.”
Mr Dartnell concluded by saying that STS’ strength is helping companies identify the right products for their needs and ensuring fast and accurate delivery at great prices.
Sign Trade Supplies’ premises in Sittingbourne
Make it Happen and The CVI Group launch new wrapping workshop
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ake it Happen Signage Consultancy and The CVI Group have exclusively
partnered up and launched the new Under Wraps workshop, set to take place over a full day, on October 15, in Leicester.
Under Wraps is the latest in the series of Make it Happen Sign and Print workshops, joining the already established Signage Bootcamp, On the Frontline and Sustainability Bootcamp. The Under Wraps Bootcamp offers delegates the opportunity to benefit from a look at the detail and intricacies around the wrap process and includes an important hands-on element. The bootcamp covers the wrap process from start to finish, combining areas of artwork and design to create an understanding of what is capable of the materials being used. Insights into important legalities, often overlooked grey areas are included, as well as tips and hints on the best advice to give to clients on the wrapping process.
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