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October 6, 2020 by DesignStudio

Here when you needed us

BEL Signs is open and ready for business

Whilst many businesses over the last six months have ceased or temporarily closed, the team here at BEL Signs Horsham has been tirelessly working. From 8.00 am to 4:30 pm each weekday we have been cutting acrylic for screen barriers, creating COVID safety signs, and wrapping various surfaces with an anti-microbial film. This alongside our usual van signwriting, printed graphics, and branded clothing. You can read about our COVID signage solutions on an earlier blog or read about our safety screen and barriers.

BEL Signs open just ring the bell

Our doors are open – but stop by the tent first

Changes in conducting business mean we now have a tent outside for any visitors or collections. If you are collecting anything a wireless doorbell can be pressed and we can sort orders outside without too much inconvenience. Obviously we have been issuing more design proofs so as not to have visitors in the office. However, for those jobs that need face-to-face, we’re able to do so under the tent. Hand sanitizer stations are by the door and inside. Should you need to come into the office to make a payment or visit our clothing showroom, facemasks must be worn. We’ve found our customers to be a great help adhering to guidelines and our staff is working hard to ensure a smooth process.

Latest signage solutions

We have a few freestanding hand sanitizer stations on offer with 10% off. Popular signage at this time includes A-boards and Pavement signs ideal for updating customers, showcasing offers, and reminding people of health & safety. Branded clothing has become increasingly in demand as businesses look to offer washable uniforms and advertise their business more professionally. Items such as t-shirts with heat-applied transfers or padded vests and hooded jackets with embroidery for the colder weather.

Van Signwriting for fleets of vans and minibuses

Horsham businesses brand up

Our local clients have been keeping us busy with large format print to wrap trailers, like these for Revived UPVC and panels for Kurt & Co, or to expand their fleet of vans such as C&M Fire Alarms and minibusses for Farlington School.

Trailer wraps and trailer panels

New Machinery – Laser Cutter

The newest addition to the BEL Signs factory is a Fabertec L1 1390 laser cutter. Able to cut and engrave cloth, wood, vinyl, and acrylic amongst other things! It now replaces an older CNC laser we had. Ideal for bespoke intricate work, items that need to be cut to specification and stencils. See some examples on our dedicated page.

Laser Cutter and T-Shirt branding

What can we do for you?

BEL Signs cater to so many types of business all over Sussex, from our base in Horsham to Schools in London, new businesses in Billingshurst, Shops in Crawley, and van signage for Southwater based companies.
For a quotation:

Email: info@belsigns.com

Call: 01403 255442

Fill in our web form >>

Filed Under: BEL Signs Tagged With: Branded Clothing, Business signage, Health & Safety, Pavement Signs, Signage solutions, Van Signwriting

January 31, 2020 by DesignStudio

Big Projects of 2019

Our last month of 2019 was so busy we’ve not had a chance to catch up and look back over the amazing year we had… until now. Here is a quick rundown of some great projects we had the pleasure of working on in 2019.

Large format print for the Lord Mayors Show

An outstanding project and certainly one of the largest jobs of 2019 was the printing of panels and banners for the Girlguides float at the Lord Mayors Show. It was the Sussex Central county group of the Girlguides celebrating their 40th year that required a great deal of large format print for their lorry to be covered and to appear in the show.

Initially, we had printed small labels and recycle stickers for the Girlguides in the Horsham area so we were very pleased to sit down with the Horsham Division Commissioner who came into the office with a special request and showed us the plans for their float. We are no strangers ourselves to the Lord Mayors show in London, as some of the staff visit most years.

In total the project entailed:

  • Two digitally printed banners measuring over 13 metres long featuring the names of the various Girlguide groups in the region.
  • Two large printed banners for the end and roof of the float which were over 2.5 metres and featured logos and sponsors
  • 12 correx panels with printed images that were over 2metres in height and width which had large photography of the Girlguides and fitted on frames within the lorry, forming the float interior
  • Eight foamex printed panels featuring the Girlguiding badges as a 400mm diamond shape to dress the sides.

The float started to come together when the print was placed on frames and banners hung, it also had some great feedback on the day.

The Horsham Division Commissioner gave us this great review:

“A big thank you to BEL Signs. They couldn’t have been more helpful! They gave excellent advice as to how to minimise cost and maximise impact and quality and they waved all design and delivery costs. All this helped enormously for us to present Girlguiding professionally on an international stage along side some of the wealthiest City corporations without us looking at all out of place. I am also going to send a personal letter -I would give them a top rating for everything. Thank you.”

See the float on the day via the dedicated Girlguide page here >>
Also, the Lord Mayors website has some photos of the float being pieced together here >>

Working with Horsham FC

In the summer we were busy with the Hornets new home in South Horsham. It was back in 2018 when we announced our partnership with the Horsham Football Club and the support of their new stadium signage. Since the stadium has been built we have manufactured and installed over 70 perimeter advertising/hoardings boards on pitch side and in the training area. In addition to sponsor logos on stands and on the Clubhouse we have also printed pull-up banners, digitally printed wallpaper, external signage for wayfinding and internal signage for marketing. You can see more of our signage on the ground via our blog >> and on their official website >>

The Milky Way

In the autumn we produced and installed a really interesting project for Amplify Life on their grounds. The signage comprised of wayfinding and informative posts that featured the Amplify Life logo, some mandatory safety signs, CCTV signage and colour-coded arrows for those walking on footpaths and bridleways. Six signs comprised of Aluminium sign trays with printed long-life graphics that were then applied and fitted to green oak timber posts. We also installed the signs in and around the private grounds and parkland of the estate. The happy client also gave us a five-star review on Google.

Interior signage trends

A big trend last year was for interior signage and print that brightens up and brand spaces inside offices and retails. Feature walls, digital print, and simple but effective CAD cut vinyl can really change a space and create great talking points, making dull walls jump out and inspire. Some examples include:

  • Logos onto office walls as part of a rebranding phase, like these for Sensia in their corporate colours in CAD cut vinyl in reception areas
  • Large digitally print for stairwells, like these for local flooring business Supafit Carpets. Which were large 1.5m x 2.4m panels with printed lifestyle images and fitted to the showroom staircase walls
  • Door coverings are an interesting way to add images internally, with photography of winding pathways; steps and walkways in places around the world can catch your eye and change your workspace
  • Inspirational quotes and word clouds can also form décor, like these for a local mortgage business, impact. Brightly coloured vinyl on otherwise empty spaces.

Vehicle graphics, some unusual

A staple of our services, vehicle graphics, saw some fleet work for Wood & Wisdom, with both an L3H2 Mercedes Sprinter and short wheel base VW Transporter both signwritten in three vinyl colours including gold which looked great in the summer sun. Highlights also include printed graphics onto a Ford Tipper for NFP Forestry on all sides and continuing with tippers, more printed graphics onto an Isuzu tipper for SJM Landscapes.

Some slightly more unusual vehicle graphics projects came to us in 2019 including a Ford Mustang bonnet wrap for The Sussex Travel Company to appear in the AmeriCARna event. Featuring their logo and the American flag as a partial wrap the car featured in the rally and on the stand at the local Horsham event. We also installed some traditional style text to a Morris Minor for Berwicks of Horsham as a nod back to their many years of trading and has featured on their promotional stands and photography.

BEL Signs 2020

And the future? With ongoing fleet vehicle signwriting, exhibition graphics and shop signage to keep us busy we look forward to more signage for the new businesses setting up in 2020. Our van signwriting and business card offer can help get your new business branded, find out more about our offer here >>

Printed graphics and banners for events | Football stadium signage | Directional signage for private estates | Fleet graphics for local Horsham businesses | Traditional van signwriting to promote company heritage | Car wrap for Horsham event | Van signwriting with free business cards offer

Filed Under: BEL Signs, Exterior signage, Large Format Print, Signage, Sports Signage, Van Signwriting, Vehicle Graphics, Wayfinding Signage

October 4, 2019 by DesignStudio

Tis the season

Seasonal signage is upon us, with temporary signage needed to advertise your event, sale, business dates or celebration. From Pumpkin carving to watching the bonfire with fireworks and even dare to also say Christmas, it all needs signage!

Printed Seasonal Posters

So what might your seasonal event need, and what solutions can we offer?
Here are a few suggestions for your business or events committee that can help get your message across;

Printed Banners

In-house we have large-format printers along with a design team to create your seasonal message along with an attention-grabbing creative. Whatever the length, we can supply banners with hems and eyelets for hanging or attaching. For roadside use, on frames, with pole pockets or as part of a café banner system we can make them for your custom requirements that can include simple CAD cut vinyl messages or full colour print with photos. Think ‘Christmas Fayre here’ and ‘Xmas Trees for sale’.

Temporary Signage

We have material that can be used for a few months, saving on expense, which can have simple vinyl messages applied, or full colour prints applied to them. Such material as Correx is easy to drill through for using with cable ties, ideal for short-term advertising, traffic and roadside use or directional signage needed on the day. Think ‘This way for event’ and ‘Festival on today’.

Window Graphics

Seasonal images such as pumpkins or snowflakes are a great way to decorate the glass. Along with messages to your customers or SALE decals, again these can be manufactured from CAD cut vinyl or printed graphics depending on your design and budget. Think frosted etch film snowflakes and ‘Autumn Sale now ON!’

Large Format Print

Whether your pavement sign needs updating or your snapframe could do with a new poster to advertise your event, we can print a variety of sizes and papers to promote. This includes items such as roll-up banners, ideal for indoor festive markets, Christmas stalls and seasonal exhibitions. Think ‘Taking bookings now’ and ‘Buy Tickets here’.

Printed Posters in Notice board frames

Event Day

It’s not just promotion we can take care of; when it comes to the event day itself we have a wide range of services and products to offer. From directional signage for visitors, hi-vis jackets for organisers, stickers for handouts, van decals, printed leaflets for promotion and flags for decoration or branding we can manufacture items to help your successful event, including:

  • Halloween: Thursday 31st October 2019
  • Guy Fawkes Night: Tuesday 5th November 2019
  • Remembrance Sunday: Sunday 10th November 2019
  • Christmas: Wednesday 25th December 2019
  • New Year: Wednesday 1st January 2020

Get in touch

We can offer a range of solutions to suit your budget and ideas. Ideally let us know where the signage will be used, if it needs fixing if you would like installation or require a site visit. We are happy to help and based in Horsham, West Sussex. Contact us via 01403 255442 or email for quotation: [link opens new email]

Like to know more?

Our products listed above can also be found here on these dedicated pages:

  • Printed Banners [link >>]
  • Temporary road traffic signage [link >>]
  • Window Graphics [link >>]
  • Snapframes for Posters [link >>]
  • Pavement Signs [link >>]
  • Roll-up Banners [link >>]
  • Printed Stickers [link >>]
  • Printed Leaflets [link >>]
  • Hi-Vis Jackets [link >>]
  • Van Signwriting [link >>]

Filed Under: BEL Signs, Large Format Print, Signage

September 6, 2019 by DesignStudio

Football Kit Clearance

We have some football kits for clearance including goalkeeper jerseys, and football shirts in various designs and shorts in two colours at some great prices – see full stock below.

If you buy a set of kits (shirts and shorts), we will add a goalkeeper jersey for free!*

Contact us if you would like to find out more, or arrange to pay and collect. We accept most debit cards, credit cards, and cash and are open 8.00am-4.30pm weekdays. Call 01403 255442 or find us at Blatchford Road RH13 5QR, directions to find us here [opens a new page with map >>]

Football Kit Shirts:

Royal blue and white football shirt with black detail, cross over V-neck
Qty 14 x 36”: £84

 

Red and Blue Striped Shirt

Red and Royal Blue football shirt with vertical stripes and crossover V-neck
Qty 15 x 32”: £75

Yellow/Amber and Black Striped Shirt

Yellow/Amber football shirt with narrow black vertical stripes and crossover V-neck
Qty 14 x 40”: £84

White with Black and Red detail, Football Shirt

White, Red and Black football shirt with crossover V-neck
Qty 15 x 40”: £90

Royal blue and white football shirt
Qty 14 x 28”: £70

Football Kit Shorts:

Royal Blue
Qty 13 x 30”/32” and Qty 2 x 26”/28” £45 for 15 pairs of shorts

Black
Qty 15 x 30”/32”: £45
Qty 15 x 38”/40”: £54

Black and Blue Football Shorts

Goal Keeper Jersey:

Maroon and Black goalkeeper jersey
Qty 2 x 32”: £5 each
Qty 3 x 36”: £6 each
Qty 2 x 40”: £6 each
Qty 3 x 44”: £6 each

Socks:

Qty 18 x Adult Size Errea Football socks – colour Cyan Blue. Special ‘one off’ offer £3.95 per pair.

Please Note:
*Free goalkeeper jersey is the maroon and black shirt that features in the clearance sale and is subject to availability, sizes are limited, see above.
Some items VAT is included and some items have no VAT on them, please ask for details.
This is a first-come, first-serve clearance sale and is payable upon collection.

Filed Under: BEL Signs

August 12, 2019 by DesignStudio

The Hornets are keeping us busy

Our advertising boards at the new Horsham FC stadium

So it was this time last year we were formally announced, on the dedicated stadium website [news link here >>], that we were going to be in partnership with Horsham Football Club to provide their new signage and in that time we’ve been busy:

  • Proposing concepts for all types of signage, from the entranceway to internal printed wallpaper that also includes some design work. All signage is produced in-house and often fitted by our installation team
  • Producing over 60 perimeter advertising football hoardings for the new pitch and training grounds
  • Creating signage on the sponsored spectator stands which are individually named and branded
  • Producing two large Club Crest signs on the Clubhouse
  • Bespoke Away Bus signs which can be reused on the windows
  • Supplied Hi-Visibility Steward vests for match-days with heat-applied logos

The Camping World Stadium | Signage completed by BEL Signs

The Octotech Stand with long panel frontage

We are also in discussion about entrance signage on the road that will feature up-coming game details in addition to sponsor details.

Paul Osborn, Commercial Director, has been working closely with us on all aspects of the signage and he also won our prize giveaway at our sponsored lello:networking event last September, winning a printed roll-up banner that now sits in the welcome area.

Lines and James Family Stand

D Durrants Stand with printed logo and details

We’re proud to be part of the new premises and supporting the local team in this way as we too have a sponsor board, as do many of our clients and customers.

So here’s to a new season, come on Hornets!

The current pitch sides with advertising hoardings produced and installed by BEL Signs

Stadium Signage | Hi-Vis Steward Vests | Roll-up Banner

You can find the home of the Hornets here: www.horshamfc.co.uk
The dedicated Stadium website: https://stadium.horsham-fc.co.uk/
If you wish to know more about sponsorship this link will take you to commercial details >>

Local football advertising boards | Horsham football signage | Large Format Print

Filed Under: BEL Signs, Large Format Print, Safety Wear, Signage, Sports Signage

June 12, 2019 by DesignStudio

Come rain or shine – we sign

It’s been a busy May running into June with many local events keeping us busy with banner printing and signage. Promotional items and large format printers are also in high demand as the two go hand-in-hand when exhibiting at a show, in addition, our vehicle graphic team has been inundated with work.

Events Banner

Local entertainment company Manic Mundays urgently required two printed banners for Horsham event Plum Jam, which saw them host singers and bands in the Carfax bandstand. Handily hung from the bandstand railings, the banners look great in promotional photography and obviously let all the audience know who is helping run the show, a must-have piece of promotional signage, all manufactured in-house here in our factory. Some kind words from Ms. Munday: “HUGE thank you to BEL Signs who printed our lovely banners. We would HIGHLY recommend their speedy and friendly services.”

General Signage

Parking issues to Health and Safety, our external signage expertise keeps us busy, designing, printing, manufacturing and often installing signage of all shapes and sizes. All bespoke, informative and on various materials ranging from correx to aluminum composite material.

Screen printed bags and Exhibition Graphics

Many exhibition shows and event evenings coming up requiring large format printed panels, exhibition pop up systems, banners and tables in addition to promotional items for hand-outs and advertising. Items like these screen-printed sports bags for JOLF to be handed out at junior golf events and large printed panels for Aero Healthcare exhibiting at Railworx this week. We’re happy to take some of the stress out of organizing your event, our team can show you a range of exhibition systems to suit your budget and scale of stand along with branded promotional items from pens to bags.

Why not head over to our sister company AppliedFX who can help you look the part in branded clothing whether your meeting potential clients at an event or at an exhibition, we have garments to suit you and your budget.

Ford Pickup graphics

Merc Sprinter Van Signwriting

Long-standing clients RJ Power Group and Wood & Wisdom have been in recently with a Ford Ranger Pick-up truck and Mercedes Sprinter Van. The Ford Pickup needed printed graphics coupled with CAD cut vinyl and a Chapter 8 kit on the rear, whilst the L3H2 Merc required three colours of vinyl applied to all sides. Reflective vehicle graphics are a must for working on the highway and branding your van is a must when parked on-site to drive more business.

SWB Van Signwriting

New business TL Glazing came to us seeking a logo graphic in addition to signwriting their van, a short wheeled based Fiat Ducato. Large printed graphics designed and fitted onto the panels and across the bonnet. It has an impact and is a head-turner on the road.

Minibus graphics for Horsham Boxing

Lastly, Horsham Boxing Club has been beating up some support with van graphics and a welcome banner. Their Ford Tourneo Custom MiniBus featured not only their logo but also some hanging boxing gloves on all sides. Turning up at a match and out on the road will definitely feel more upbeat being part of a club that wants to promote themselves and be seen.

If any of this has inspired you or reminded you to sort out your vehicle graphics, exhibition print or external signage, get in touch with the team here, we’re happy to help; email info@belsigns.com call 01403 255442 and find us here.

Printed Banners | Road signage | Promotional Merchandise | Large format print | Exhibition Graphics | Vehicle Graphics

Filed Under: BEL Signs, Large Format Print, Signage, Van Signwriting, Vehicle Graphics

April 26, 2019 by DesignStudio

WANTED: A tale of Wild West Signage

Here at BEL Signs we love helping new businesses, and that’s not just with signage, but also things like print, clothing and an online presence. A recent project has just been completed for such a business. Buffalo Bills is a new Tex Mex restaurant at Halland near Lewes. Our large format printers have been busy producing banners and exterior panels for the venue. Some panels are nearly four metres in length, made of composite aluminum (ACM), a material that is great for outdoors, light and durable. The graphics are digitally printed and laminated then fitted onto the ACM and fixed onto buildings, boards, and gates.

Wild West Signage

Exterior Signage on ACM for Buffalo Bills

All Wild West inspired graphics, with wanted style poster designs, informative graphics such as welcome boards; motel tariffs and new management banners formed some of the signage we completed.

We also embroidered the type from the logo in red onto black polo shirts for over twenty team staff uniforms, which will ensure everybody looks smart and customers can be sure who can take orders.

Interior posters advertising cocktails and food were printed along with all five different menus from breakfast to children’s options. In addition to menus, vouchers and various stationery items for the business were also printed.

Embroidered Workwear and Posters

The website reflects all of these printed elements, with moving imagery, themed style, downloadable menus and links for booking. With pages dedicated to information about the venue, parties and a gallery: https://buffalobills-halland.co.uk/

Print items for Lewes Business

We wish them luck with the new business and hope to sample a ‘Cowboy Feast’ or ‘Mississippi Melt’ soon.

If you’re looking to launch your new business or restaurant ask us for a quotation or site visit to get your branding noticed. Call us on 01403255422 or email us for a quote or query here.

Signage | Large Format Print | Embroidered Clothing | Website Design | Banners | Exterior signage panels | Poster Printing | New Business Signage | Lewes Signage | Sussex Signage

Filed Under: BEL Signs, Embroidered Workwear, Large Format Print, Signage

February 22, 2019 by DesignStudio

Book your new 2019 van in to be signwritten now!

Here at BEL Signs we’re looking at one of our busiest times for vehicle signwriting, as the new styles of van are released eager businesses look to get their logo and details onto them and straight on the road. But how do you go about getting your new van signwritten? And what new models are out this year? And what’s sold the best so far? We have the answers here, so read on.

Your van is your advert for your business, so you want to get it noticed and attract possible new business. But where do you start?

BEL Signs quick guide to signwriting your van
Here’s a quickstep guide to getting your vehicle sign written with us:

  1. Ideas
    You may already have a logo, if not our design department can also create this for you, but hopefully you already have some idea of your branding, style and colours. You might have seen something you like design wise already on the road, you can find our gallery of vehicles and vans, or view our popular blog. Our designers can also offer some suggestions to suit your business and the style of the van, ideally let us know your budget and we can design to suit. Keep in mind the contours of your van, panels, and the more coverage you would like equals more in the way of cost, which leads us onto…
  2. Quotation
    Our Senior Estimator can help with an estimate of cost depending on seeing your logo, the details of the van and the ideas that you have. Email these details over:
  • Make
  • Model
  • Year
  • Loading doors and rear windows or panels, or any customisation which makes it different from a standard model
  • Colour
  • Provide us with your logo (ideally a vector, eps, ai or pdf file, but also jpeg)
  • Any details you would like on the van, usually contact details and around five bullet points of services you offer and any social media channels your business is on
  • Your budget
  1. Visuals / Proofing
    Once you have approved the cost and our terms your details are passed onto the design and production team. Our in-house team has a catalogue of vehicle outlines, scaled; they allow us to design specifically to your year of vehicle and wheelbase. We can put together visual ideas for all sides of the van and allow for loading doors, ladders, trims etc. Simple ideas include one colour of vinyl with cut shapes usually including logo and text. More complex designs include printed graphics wrapped onto sides or within the panels of a van on all sides including the bonnet. We can also offer reflective vinyl, specialist colours, printed colours to match your brand in addition to Chapter 8 kits for highway vehicles.
    We can change visuals to accommodate small amendments and work towards a final revision you are happy to approve. With everything checked and double checked we move onto…
  2. Approval / Booking In / Cleaning
    Everything has been checked by you and it’s all good to go, approval is needed in written format so an email will do, it’s then onto booking in. Our production team will then offer some dates to get your van sign written as per design. We will need the vehicle at our factory in Blatchford Road [find us here] for the majority of the day, possibly two if the design is intricate. However, before dropping off the van, check that is clean! The vinyl, wrap or printed graphics need a good clean surface to adhere too, just soap and water will do.
  3. Signwriting your van
    Our team of experts have a wealth of hours and knowledge sign writing vehicles, from cars, 4x4s, all types of van from short to long wheel base, luton vans and also even plant machinery. We ask the vehicle be left with us so we have everything to hand to apply the graphics. We can offer a stripping service if your van already has old graphics that need taking off, just ask about this service.
    Most areas of a van can be covered, including windows. But we know you need to get back to work, so we will call to let you know it’s ready ASAP!Look after your graphics
  4. Taking care of your graphics / Cleaning
    Once completed and settled up, your van is ready for getting onto the road and driving more business, however follow these simple guidelines and your van livery could stay on for years till your next van upgrade:
    Use a mild detergent, clean water and soft brush or a fan spray of water more than 1200mm from livery edges. A maximum 75 bar water pressure and maximum water temperature of 38°C. If using a spray maintain angle greater than 45° to the vehicle and whatever you use to clean the van avoid lettering tips and corners and any obvious vulnerable areas.
    Upload your shiny new sign written van to your social channels and tag us – we’re on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn and leave us a review on our Google Business Page or Yell, we love seeing our work out and about.

So, what vans are out this year?

There are a trio of new vans which have all been named joint winners of the International Van of the Year 2019 award; Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner and Vauxhall Combo.

What’s all the fuss?

There are already 1.5 million Citroën Berlingos, and this is their third generation model out this year. Also voted What Van? Light Commercial Van (LCV) of the year it has some impressive new features including folding front seats for added room or desk space complete with laptop and USB plugs, additional driving aids such as Surround Rear Vision and an Overload Indicator helps you know you’ve gone over the payload.

But then the new Peugeot Partner has a fancy ‘iCockpit’ with smaller steering wheel but large 8” digital display with high-set instruments along with a 180-degree parking camera and their own overload alert, along with a payload rating that is nearly the top rate for a small van, able to transport two Euro pallets, it is also one of the best-selling LCV of all time and it too was awarded What Van? LCV of the year.

The Vauxhall Combo is off to a good start as it’s pricing is cheaper than last year and can carry more than 1,000kg, claiming to have the greatest payload capacity in its sector, the newer engine is also said to be 16% more fuel-efficient. With 15 storage compartments tucked away, least you can hide your sweets along with your coffee.

New 2019 Vans and best sellers

It’s a tough decision and with 359,086 UK van registrations this year so far, what has been selling the best?
Here are the top ten best sellers as of January 2019:

  1. Ford Transit Custom
  2. Ford Transit
  3. VW Transporter
  4. Mitsubishi L200
  5. Ford Transit Connect
  6. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
  7. Ford Ranger
  8. Citroen Berlingo
  9. Peugeot Boxer
  10. Vauxhall Vivaro

And remember once your van is branded, how about your corporate wear, premises or any other signage or printed requirements? We can offer a one-stop shop for all your sign, display and promotion items, we’d be happy to help.

Whatever you decide to buy, follow our simple steps as above and get your van signwritten by the experts. Contact us now to starting getting your 2019 van brand ready: 01403 255442 or email us.

Van Signwriting Horsham | New 2019 Citroën Berlingo | New 2019 Peugeot Partner | New 2019 Vauxhall Combo | Van Graphics Horsham

Filed Under: BEL Signs, Van Signwriting, Vehicle Graphics

December 19, 2018 by DesignStudio

Driving business with vehicle graphics

Here at BEL Signs some of our favourite signage is that of vehicle graphics. When a small business starts out, a local company grows or we meet a new client through a networking event they will often enquire as to whether they should get their vehicle sign written. The answer is always yes!

Imagine turning up on-site with your branded van or car knowing everyone would have seen it en-route, it’s cost effective advertising working for you on the driveway or on the job. Sign written vehicle livery provides your customer the confidence that they have booked a professional, trusted and established company. Team it up with printed business cards, quotation sheets, embroidered shirts and jackets – perhaps even printed freebies to leave with the customer to remind them whom to call. We offer all these services in addition to signage, banners, site boards all bespoke and suited to your needs.

Here’s a round up of our latest projects covering van graphics, car sign writing and also plant machinery… as anything with wheels can be covered, including an interesting project for HDC Year of Culture, but more about that in the new year!

Vindex Systems | Black Nissan NV200
Two colour CAD cut graphics including logo and contact details onto a brand new NV200 with double sided loading doors and rear doors with panels. Accreditations and awards were printed as a collection and fitted neatly as a group.

Kenward Groundworks | White Ford Transit Custom
Kenward logo has a subtle gradient of orange colour within it – meaning this has to be printed. This printed logo is then fitted together with text onto three sides. Not much in way of creative details, but when on-site you obviously know who is in charge.

CP Security | White Citroën Berlingo
Large digitally printed graphics onto the panel sides and rear doors incorporating CCTV image and their logo.

West Sussex Plumbing and Heating Ltd | Charcoal Ford Transit Custom
Another simple but effective two colour CAD cut graphics in a light grey and light blue logo and service list with water drop elements within a tight budget.

Henfield Hire | White Ford Transit Customs L1H1 and L1H2
This fleet of vans has two specific colours of vinyl to match Henfield Hire’s brand guidelines including a large graphic element on three sides.

K.Black and Sons Ltd | Plant Machinery
Smart looking printed graphics to fit onto odd shapes on a Takeuchi digger, with logo and details on all sides.

Stuart John Hairdressing | White Toyota Yaris
Any type of vehicle can be sign written with your business details. This 5 door hatch for Stuart John Hairdressing has printed vinyl stripes in purple on all sides. The bonnet stripes are angled with the contours and the details fit onto the rear door.

Henfield Village Cars | Mercedes E220
A regular supplier of graphics to this local taxi firm, white CAD cut graphics were applied to this grey Mercedes E220 Estate, simple and effective.

We also offer a design service, with an extensive outline catalogue we are able to adjust designs to fit around the type of van you have. Whether short, medium or long base, small light commercial to large high tops in any colour or year. We can then advise on graphic placement and design to suit your budget.

Initially, we need to know:

  • Make
  • Model
  • Year
  • Loading doors and rear windows or panels, or any customisation which makes it different from a standard model
  • Colour
  • Provide us with your logo (ideally a vector, eps, ai or pdf file, but also jpeg)
  • Any details you would like on the van, usually contact details and around five bullet points and any social media channels your business is on
  • Your budget

Contact us now to make your business vehicle stand out from the crowd and advertise your business while out on the road or on-site.

Vehicle Graphics Sussex | Van Signwriting | Car Decals | Ford Transit SWB | Horsham

Filed Under: BEL Signs, Van Signwriting, Vehicle Graphics

November 23, 2018 by DesignStudio

A Royal Unveiling

It’s not every day that you find your services are required for the Royals, so we are very proud to be involved with a project that saw our supplied plaques unveiled by TRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!

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Centrepoint help young people with housing support in the UK and also provide learning facilities and courses to young homeless people to help their future. Commemorating the opening of a new learning hub in Barnsley, Centrepoint required an A3 plaque for the exterior and an A4 plaque for the interior. Both plaques, in a brushed stainless steel, required the Centrepoint logo to be filled with corporate colours, a bright orange and black, four holes drilled for fixing and supplied with screw caps for a smart finish.

Obviously early on we knew the plaques were something special as our client, Centrepoint, provided us with the wording for the proofing featuring the names of royalty. It was only this month that the plaques were unveiled and the Andy Norman Learning Hub officially opened. You can see photos of the full event here on Centrepoint’s Facebook page.

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So why chose a stainless steel plaque rather than a brass one?

Stainless steel offers a great finish, a grey silver effect rather than that of bronze or brass, it is a modern look, which is much easier to upkeep as it requires less polishing and will not tarnish so quickly. Able to stand up to weathering and harsh elements, it is ideal for external use. It can also compliment colours filled within it and it’s surroundings as it is a much more subtle colour than that of brass. These plaques feature an easy to read font filling the space of the plaque, along with a border for an artistic flourish. We can also offer backing boards and plaques are manufactured and bespoke to your needs.

If you require a commemorative plaque for your building or event, contact us for a quotation or a site visit, we are happy to help.

A3 exterior Stainless Steel Plaque with filled details

A3 exterior Stainless Steel Plaque with filled details

 

Stainless Steel Plaque | Commemorative Plaques | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge | Signage | Horsham Plaques

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