A new product launched by Eurobond Adhesives has been designed to make attaching signage to surfaces, either on a temporary or permanent basis, much easier. Snap and Fix can be used with a range of different materials to attach two items together. The product uses a system of mushroom heads that interlock with one another. … Continue reading “Signage made easy with Snap and Fix”

If you want to have the effect of a blackboard, without having to install one, then the new product from ASLAN is perfect for you. Their ASLAN CR 62 is a blackboard film that can be used with chalk in the same way as a traditional board. The writing or designs used on the blackboard … Continue reading “Create new effects with blackboard film”

With the wider economy showing more signs of recovery, there is a growing feeling of optimism within the signage industry about the future. The outlook for 2014 is looking considerably healthier than it has in the past, with increased orders and new technology coming to the market. Developments within the industry have enabled companies to … Continue reading “Signs for 2014 looking healthy”

As more businesses look to stand out from the crowd and create their own unique identity, there has been an increased demand for signs that have a more traditional look and feel. One of the growing trends in the signage industry is signs that combine both old and new, such as modern fonts mixed with … Continue reading “Traditional signage undergoing resurgence”

A project to regenerate an area of Glasgow has seen interest from almost 100 retailers. As part of the Action Barras Calton (ABC) plan to improve the East End area of Glasgow, shop owners were invited to submit applications for funding. The £400,000 council fund has received applications from over 90 local businesses, all of … Continue reading “Encouraging signs for shop front scheme”

Renowned for their sense of style and culture, the people of Edinburgh seem keen to ensure that their city maintains its exquisite Baronial architecture. So much so, in fact, that a number of residents have complained to Edinburgh City Council over the appearance of a “garish” shop sign on Princes Street. The sign belongs to … Continue reading ““Tacky” signage unwelcome in Edinburgh”

The owner of Sally’s Vintage Chic, which is located on Summerland Place in Minehead, has expressed her frustration over new guidelines on A-boards. Proprietor, Sally Mclean, had been using an advertising board to attract customers to her small high-street shop until she was instructed to remove it. Ms Mclean said: “I received a letter a … Continue reading “New guidelines on A-boards ‘disadvantage’ vintage-shop owner”

As a small business locked away in a tiny room, there isn’t always the space or right location to advertise the business through a traditional shop sign or display. A new scheme in South Shields is trialling the use of smart windows to promote local businesses. An empty store in the town has been turned … Continue reading “Smart Windows Provide Access For Small Businesses”

The owner of a boutique store in Sheerness, Kent, has threatened to close her business if the local council continues to ignore or reject her applications for new signage. Seventy five year-old Ann Burbidge owns Crafts and Gifts 4 U, which can be found on Hope Street. The problem for Mrs Burbidge, who has been … Continue reading “Owner of Craft Store Demands Improved Signage”

A shop owner in Vancouver, Canada, has had to remove a pair of signs from his store after a shopper claimed they were offensive. Sharon Arnold visited Lulu Island Designs in Steveston earlier this month and was horrified when she saw a handwritten sign above XL and XXL clothing that read, “Whale.” Outraged by the … Continue reading “Sign with Marine Theme Causes Offence to Shoppers”