If there is one thing we have learned from the market in recent years it is that standing still is not an option for signmakers looking to grow their business and succeed in the long term. To ensure your business goes from strength to strength, you need to evolve your offering and deliver innovative work and services to customers. One highly effective way of doing this is taking advantage of the latest advancements in both technologies and techniques, especially when it comes to sign fabrication. From LED lighting to energy efficient power setups, all this can have an impact on how a sign performs and how it is received both by the customer and passers-by. With this in mind, SignLink speaks with several businesses from across the sign fabrication market to find out more about their latest offerings, what sign-makers can do to ensure their signage applications are having the maximum impact, and how to futureproof this area of the market to ensure ongoing success. Bright Ideas Starting with Firstlite LED Systems, a leading supplier of LED modules to the UK sign market. Managing director Megan Woodcock says lighting, and in particular LEDs, should be part of any conversation about sign fabrication, explaining that it is an important part of an overall sign project but also often overlooked. “The trends for signage that affect illumination are different around the world,” Woodcock says, adding: “For example, in the US, there's a preference for large, bold signage with deep returns, while in the UK, the trend is towards slimline boxes and shallow letters. This streamlined approach poses significant challenges when it comes to lighting that could cause some unwanted surprises if not properly considered, such as spotting.” Woodcock goes on to say that Firstlite offers products specifically designed for these thinner and more streamlined signs. She explains that they are easy to install, energy efficient, and offer a consistent solid light, even in the thinnest of boxes, trays, or letters, offering an effective solution to sign-makers of all shapes and sizes. “The focus is likely to remain on energy efficiency, with a shift towards solar power technology,” Woodcock says, continuing: “Integrating sensors into sign designs could potentially harness solar energy alongside LED lighting, further reducing energy costs. LEDs can deliver the lower wattage solutions that would work well with MAKING A STATEMENT Ensuring signage stands out in the modern world is hugely important for signmakers and brands alike. So, how can the latest sign fabrication techniques and technologies help strengthen the impact of sign applications? SIGN FABRICATION 33 Issue 253 - June / July 2024 email: news@signlink.co.uk ◄ Firstlite LED Systems offers a range of products, tools, and solutions tailored to the needs of sign fabricators
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