New products from Signwaves, from left to right: Eco Swinger 2 pavement sign; Frameworkz digitally printed snapframes; Slimlok 3 lockable poster case; and Carousel Brochure Stand. Centre: Signwaves greet visitors to their stand at Sign & Digital UK.
The Best is Yet to Come - Signwaves Celebrates Coming of Age
In 2009, Signwaves celebrates 20 years in the sign and display industry with a host of additions and improvements including a brand new website, a selection of new products, new brochures and, most recently, its’ largest exhibition stand to date, at the ‘Sign & Digital UK’ exhibition at the Birmingham NEC (28th – 30th April).
Newly launched products include:
· Eco Swinger 2 pavement sign
· Lockable Slimlok 3 Poster and Notice Board units
· Budget Framed Chalkboards
· Frameworkz digitally printed snapframes, and
· A selection of new Brochure Stands
Signwaves’ entire product range, which has been fully revised and re-organised, is now easier to explore through their brand new, fully comprehensive website: www.signwavesgroup.com.
Speaking about the latest developments, Mark Ford, co-founder and CEO of Signwaves, commented: “This is a challenging but also very exciting time for us, with so many positive things happening within the company. We’ve carried out a complete and thorough review of our range and explored all opportunities to improve and expand our offer, resulting in our greatest ever levels of choice, value and service.”
Mark continues: “We’re very proud of our company, our people and our work. We’ve enjoyed tremendous success over the last two decades but we remain very aware that nothing can be taken for granted. The next few years will be challenging, but I am confident we have the skills, experience, motivation and desire to not only survive but excel throughout the next 20 years.”
A 'Product Update' mini-brochure is now available, showing all products entering and leaving the range, with a brand new complete brochure due to be launched in the Summer.
Signwaves – A Brief History
Signwaves was established in 1989 by father and son team Ashley and Mark Ford. Founded in Lowestoft, the firm relocated to larger premises in Great Yarmouth in 1998. As an Investor in People since 1997, Signwaves was one of the first companies within the industry to attain accreditation. The firm enjoys a staff turnover of less than half the national average and currently employs 67 staff at its 47,000 square foot design and manufacturing facility in Great Yarmouth.
Signwaves has received regular recognition for its work, in the British POP Awards (Silver in 2001 & 2003; Gold in 2002 & 2005), the European POPAI Awards (Bronze in 2006) and three awards at the inaugural Shopfitting & Display Industry Awards 2007 (Gold for Best Freestanding Display; Gold for Innovation in Product and Silver for Grand Prix Product).
Signwaves’ client portfolio includes Asda, Bridgestone Tyres, British Petroleum, Camelot (The National Lottery), Carlsberg, DSG (Dixon’s Stores Group), Starbucks, Tesco, Toys ‘R’ Us, and Unilever (including Wall’s Ice Cream), Whitbread and Waitrose.
