Large Format Print

September 14, 2021 by DesignStudio

BEL Signs invests in quicker print turnaround

Within our factory in Horsham, we have the capacity to offer large format printing, with several printers able to produce digital print. This type of print can be used for digital wallpaper, window displays, vehicle graphics, van wraps, print for PVC banners, paper posters up to 1.5x30m and A0, in addition to print for roll-up banners and exhibition displays.

As requests for large format print grows as does the need for same-day requirement due to tight deadlines and ever-changing event schedules. Our clients would ideally like to take away their print at the end of the day, which is a problem for many large format printers as the print can take at least a day to ‘gas out’ which basically means dry, sometimes even longer if it a full colour print with 100% coverage.

HP latex printer allows for same-day demand

However, our new HP Latex printer has thermal inkjet printheads which allow for the ink to dry as soon as it is printed. The print is also scratch resistance with impressive quality, vibrant colours, and can be placed externally un-laminated. With this high-performance printer, it’s not only the turnaround that is quick, but the speeds are also far quicker and the printer can work remotely allowing our team to run jobs and continually print. These sharp prints are odourless allowing them to be placed indoors, making them ideal for schools, healthcare providers, and care homes.

Working again with Horsham District Council

Our first printer job on the new HPLatex Printer; town entry signs for Horsham markets for Horsham District Council Communications Department. These are printed onto specialist ferrous paper, which is a paper with additional metal added to it so that it has a magnetic quality. This allows for these types of print to be easily attached to the town entry signs without additional fixings. Horsham District Council kindly sent us artwork which we checked and then used directly. These entry signs will appear in six locations leading into Horsham advertising the markets on certain days and promoting local business and tourism.

BEL Signs takes delivery and uses new HP Latex Printer for HDC job

BEL Signs and ADAPT

We were pleased to use Amari Digital and printing technologies, or ADAPT, to order and install our HP printer. Their hardware team helped deliver and install, moving the printer into its space within our print room. Our production team has been very impressed with the quality of the print and its robustness.
Peter Fraser, Production Manager at BEL Signs commented:
“This new printer will aid us to increase productivity in all areas of our print and signage. It’s perfect for exhibition print which is an industry that is beginning to bounce back from restrictions. We aim to secure more large format digital print contracts, not only from local county councils but large scale projects for display and shows in addition to the usual digital print offering we have where we can now offer same-day delivery.”

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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 40^th 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 >>

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 31^st October 2019
Guy Fawkes Night: Tuesday 5^th November 2019
Remembrance Sunday: Sunday 10^th November 2019
Christmas: Wednesday 25^th December 2019
New Year: Wednesday 1^st 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 >>]

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

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.

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.

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.