What print width capabilities should you consider?
Look for a trade print partner capable of printing up to 5 metres wide. This large format digital printing capability allows you to take on a wider range of projects, such as banners, hoardings and flex face skins.
With this technology, you can service markets such as retail, advertising, events, and exhibitions, attracting clients who need signage and displays.
Read more about flex face signs.
How important are white ink and multilayer ink printing capabilities?
These techniques are crucial for creating visually striking signage and displays.
A trade print partner offering these digital printing capabilities lets you position your business as a provider of high-end, custom signage and display solutions for sectors like retail, set and stage, and exhibitions.
Look for a trade print partner who excels in these advanced printing options.
Learn more about the meaning of trade print.
What role does ink varnish play in effective printed signage and displays?
The print finish is vital when digitally printing large format projects. Look for a partner offering both gloss and matt ink varnish printing.
This allows you to protect your prints longer against UV fade and makes maintaining your signage easier. The spot gloss option can be used to enhance sections of the print. It also enables you to provide curtains side truck curtains that are durable enough to be used on busy motorways.
What finishing services should a trade print partner offer?
Look for comprehensive finishing services such as high-speed cutting, clipping, eyelets, silicone sewing, and welded pockets.
These allow you to provide fully finished, installation ready signage.
A trade partner offering these finishing services may allow you to take on larger scale, higher volume, and more complex projects.
Read more about RMC Digital Print’s products and services.
How can the right trade print partner help expand your offering?
As part of the RMC Group, RMC Wayfinding offers a specialist signage supply to trade clients. We are one of the few companies in the UK that can offer fully finished Modular Sign Systems (MSS) including, paint, print & braille and tactile.
MSS can be used internally or externally depending on the grade of paint used and requires no special maintenance. Our systems can be provided ready to install or simply sprayed for customers to either print or apply vinyl to themselves.
The interlocking MSS is simple and versatile. With their range of specific extrusions up to 150mm high, the MSS can be built up to any height enabling sign makers, architects, designers and specifiers greater control over the look and feel of their signage..
This could open up new revenue streams and client opportunities without requiring significant investment in equipment and training on your part.
Learn more about MSS wayfinding.
How crucial is turnaround time in wide format printing
In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of signage, quick turnaround times are often critical.
Choose a trade print partner that prioritises print quality, finishing and customer service capabilities.
High-speed, full-colour, white ink and ink varnish printing capabilities, high-speed precision cutting, installation ready finishing, and unmarked delivery are just as important as their commitment to go above and beyond to meet your requirements and deadlines.
This ensures you can meet the highest quality expectations and deadlines for all your large scale signage projects without compromise.
This is particularly valuable for time sensitive installations at events, exhibitions, or during retail renovations.
How does choosing the right trade print partner set you apart in the marketplace?
In the competitive landscape of printed visual communications, offering advanced wide format printing and wayfinding signage solutions can differentiate your business.
By choosing a trade print partner with these key large format printing and wayfinding signage capabilities, you’re equipped to meet and exceed client expectations.
This partnership enables you to expand your service offerings, take on more diverse and complex projects, and position your business as a leader in signage, display and wayfinding solutions.
Get in touch
Looking for the wide format digital printing and wayfinding trade partner you deserve?
Contact the team at RMC Print at enquiries@rmclimited.co.uk or 01482 325003 to discuss how to expand your service offering.
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