One of the most flexible products available in the modern sign market, the easy nature of modular sign systems has made them a huge hit not only with customers, but also with the sign-makers that offer this type of work to their clients. Suitable for use in a wide range of environments and offering all sorts of opportunities to the user, these types of signs are regarded as among the most cost-effective solutions in sign-making, offering ease of use and interchangeable options in the long run. Here, we speak with a number of companies involved in this line of work to get an insight into the type of demand in the market and how their latest offerings will add even more flexibility to this popular type of sign. Pole and plank Nova Aluminium Systems is one company involved in this area, with sign sales manager Lisa Sperring explaining that the business has picked up on a number of major trends in recent years. “We often find demand remains consistent for pole and plank systems; they’re regularly used in a variety of settings, including commercial, retail, education, and healthcare,” she says. “As a trade-only supplier we are often unaware of where our signage systems are being fitted. When we fabricate pole and plank systems, they are supplied powder coated and ready for the sign-maker to apply the graphics and install.” Sperring says pole and plank are commonly used in any location where a slim and modern look is required for wayfinding, adding that its clever design means it can be manufactured in a range of configurations to fit the location, from flat-faced monolith to a V-shape, and many more. “They are an attractive way to achieve wayfinding goals and to aid the smooth flow of people around any site,” Sperring says, adding: “All panels and planks accept a unique location pin on each corner. This allows the panel to easily slide into the post without the need for fiddly inserts that are awkward to fit on -site.” With 78mm and 125mm round posts, a 78mm square, D post and a wall-mounted quadrant that all accept the same infill and planks, there are lots of options available with these types of signs. Panels can be fabricated to any size, Sperring says, and used alongside the standard planks THE RIGHT DIRECTION A cost-effective solution for both the sign-maker and customer, what are the latest developments in modular sign systems, and what is involved in the production of this form of signage? BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES / MODULAR SIGN SYSTEMS 65 Issue 245 - April / May 2023 email: news@signlink.co.uk
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