Tri Signs Ltd install the Veloblade Nexus and Easymount Hybrid from Vivid to increase the company’s service offerings
Tri Signs Ltd was founded in January 2022 by Peter, Dan, and Lisa, after they were made redundant from their previous jobs at a sign company. They decided to start their own sign-making business in a small workshop, purchased a printer, laminator, and a van and from that moment on, the business has experienced rapid growth.
Based in Hampshire, Tri Signs has expanded significantly, primarily serving the housing market with stack signs, hoardings and health and safety signage. The company now operates from larger premises, has invested in additional equipment, and is running two large-format printers alongside their latest purchase, the Veloblade Nexus, Flatbed Digital Cutter.
As the company grew, outsourcing complex cutting jobs became a major bottleneck. Increasing demands for folded trays, monoliths, and cut letters meant that relying on third-party suppliers added extra costs and increased lead times. To maintain competitive pricing and meet delivery expectations, the team recognised that investing in a cutter was essential.
After researching several options, the team chose the Veloblade Nexus as the best fit for their needs. Tri Signs attended two demonstrations, which gave them confidence in the system’s capabilities.
Since installing the Veloblade Nexus, Tri Signs has been using it extensively for various cutting tasks, including cutting and folding ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) for tray signs, cutting acrylic for detailed signage and correx for health and safety signage.
The system’s efficiency has been transformative. For example, cutting correx sheets is now so fast that by the time one sheet is boxed, the next is already finished, significantly reducing production time.
As well as their investment in the VeloBlade Nexus, Tri Signs also purchased the Easymount Hybrid, a multi-patented laminator and application table. The business faced significant space constraints while expanding due to the large size of their equipment. They already owned an Easymount roll laminator with a load table on one side and a dismount table on the other, which occupied valuable floor space. During a visit to the Vivid showroom to explore the VeloBlade Nexus, they discovered the Easymount Hybrid. Recognising its potential to reduce their laminating footprint by nearly half, Tri Signs saw it as an ideal solution. The decision to invest in the Easymount Hybrid was primarily driven by the need to optimise space. However, the upgrade also increased the speed and efficiency of laminating and graphic application.
Investing in the Veloblade Nexus and Easymount Hybrid has not only increased efficiency and reduced costs. It has also expanded the company’s service offerings and helped gain new clients. Just four months after installation, the team cannot imagine running the business without it.
“The Veloblade was worth every penny. It’s made us more efficient, improved our product quality, and gained us new business. We’re excited about what the future holds with this system” commented Lisa Cloete, Director of Tri Signs Ltd
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