Exhibitions

What are your main objectives when going to an exhibition? If the answer is just 'because our competitors will be there' then you need to revise this!

Set yourself goals to do the following:
-Raise your status
-Promote & launch new product lines
-Meet your clients
-Gather new enquiries about your products
-Generate new clientele!


What's next? Come to us to get your displays!

Pull up banner stands:

As you can see from the image to the right, our pull up banners are absolutely beautiful and are of an exceptional standard. Banner stands come with a carry bag, which comes in very handy! They are light weight and compact with full colour graphics & anti scratch over laminate. We offer a 1 year warranty on the stand, too!

This particular company took theirs to a wedding fair & it worked a treat for them!

Info:
Forever and a Day are a wedding stationery company part of the GF Group which also consists of Munkee Bum & Graphic Force who are both graphic designers but of different nature! Their telephone number is 0118 375 0705. They are also based in Reading like us.

studio@munkeebum.com / studio@graphicforce.co.uk

They'd love to hear from you.


Pop up Display:


What about a pop up display to really show off?



So, if you want to add the 'wow' factor to your exhibition/tradeshow/presentation...come to us and we can discuss it in full!

We will ALWAYS offer you the best possible solution :)

Give something special this Christmas...

Good afternoon all,

Anyone stuck for Christmas present ideas?

Look no further! How about a stretched canvas for the lucky recipient?

Our prices start at £45.00 (inclusive of VAT) and if you place your order this month, you get 10% off!!

Choose your image, send it over to us & we will create something spectacular!

Give us a call or email for more details:
Phone: 0118 958 9802
Email: reading@fastsigns.com

Please be aware that we are closing for Christmas on the 24th December 2009 until 4th January 2010.

Get your order in now before it's too late!

A simple way to get your message out there!

Well, here we are again, the start of another week. Christmas getting closer and closer (only 11 days now woo hoo!) I'm sure you've all got a New Years party to go to or to host!

What about if your business is hosting a New Years or Christmas party? Do you need more people to book tickets or attend? What better way to advertise than a banner!

Banners are great short term or long term solutions. A banner can be the most cost effective way to get your message across. They are durable and weather resistant. We can cut them to almost any size and produce any quantity!

Banners are guaranteed to get you noticed.

Banner care:
-Banners will clean easily with soap and water. DO NOT use any ammonia based products to clean.
-When rolling your banners, always ensure that the graphics are to the outside so as to prevent air bubbles & letters separating.
-NEVER fold your banner! This may cause the letters to come away from the banner material!
-Looking after your banner will make it last longer :)

All banners that we create are hemmed and eyeletted upon request.

Expansion upon banner ideas:
-Add a photo
-Add a background colour
-Add a border
-Add your company logo
-Make it bigger!

What are they generally used for?
In the past we have created banners that have been used to promote sales or special offers. We have also created banners for tradeshows, food fairs & football teams. For example, at a food fair, you want to get people to come to your stall, right? Well, make yourself more noticeable! Purchasing a banner is a great way to do so.

Take care of your magnets...

One last tip...

If you have magnetics and they need a clean...just get a nice damp, soapy sponge & wipe them down. Simple as that!

If the magnet is applied to a vehicle, remember to wash and wax the area that it is placed on a regular basis.

To store your magnets...
-Keep them flat on a smooth metal surface.
-DO NOT leave them inside your car during warm weather. The heat may affect the magnet's aerodynamic properties!

Using magnets for vehicles are an excellent alternative to vehicle graphics. For example, you only have one vehicle that you use for business and leisure...you don't want to get it sign written...you want something that you can remove and put on as & when you wish! We can print whatever you like on them too.

Have a little think about that one...

Foam PVC Factfile

Good afternoon every body :)

This post is all about Foam PVC and how it can help to project a great image for you & your company.

Foam PVC is a very diverse substrate. It provides us with long & short term solutions for both in & outdoor use. We would recommend that for outdoor use, you go for 5mm & above and for indoor use, you can have whatever you like! The material is easy to clean-literally just a wipe down is fine. It is light weight yet extremely sturdy.

Foam pvc can be used for:

-Car parking signs

-Directional signage

-Menu boards

-Point of purchase displays

-And much much more!

You can even do some quite wacky things with foam pvc...

-Mounting photographs to it

-Life size cut outs of various different objects

-The possibilities are endless!

This image is an example of foam pvc in an aluminium frame. It is a sturdy and eye catching solution. This will increase the effectiveness of you sign.

Foam PVC comes in various different colours and sizes, so anything is possible!

There are lots of different ways that foam pvc can be installed. You can have it hanging, you can put it in a frame (as in the image), you can apply it with double sided tape to a variety of surfaces, you can drill holes in it to affix it to a wall....etc...

If you think that foam pvc signs could help you and your company, give us a call.

Happy Friday!

What do your signs say about you?

Does this sign mean that if I eat here, it will result in flatuance? Or does it mean that if I eat there, I can get petrol? I fear that others may be just as confused at first glance.

Signs are an excellent way to promote your business. You need to work out the message that you want to be put across to your potential customers.

Don't mess up like these guys!

When buying a sign, we like to ask the following questions to decifer the best solution for you:

1. What is the sign being used for?

2. How LONG will the sign be used for?

3. What kind of image do you want the sign to project?

4. Who is the target audience?

5. What kind of environment will the sign be used in?

6. Are there any restrictions as to whether or not you can have the sign? Do you need planning permission?

7. What is your budget?

All of the above questions can help us work out the best possible solution for your sign or graphic needs.

Advertising on wheels..!

Have you noticed just how many people's vehicles are sign written? It is a great way to advertise!


If you're travelling and you see a sign written vehicle, you're going to look at it aren't you? As standard, so would others. Think about being on the motorway and how many drivers & passengers are looking at your vehicle and logging your name! Seems pretty good, eh?


However big or small your vehicle, we can do it for you! Ping us over an email & we can send you even more examples!





This vehicle is part of a fleet of vehicles that we have been sign writing over the past month or so. As you can see, the result is outstanding. When it came to us, it was just a plain white truck, now, it is a moving billboard!

You can be sure that vehicle graphics will end up paying for themselves with the amount of business you will get from them!

Holidays are Comin' !

Hello all,

As I'm sure you all are fully aware...Christmas is coming!

We will be closed from 24th December to 4th January due to closure of our suppliers.

Also, VAT is going back up in January, so it really is in your best interest to place your orders before then!

If anyone would like to book an appointment, give me a call & we can arrange for one of our experts to come and visit you to discuss your ideas! We're just at the end of the phone....01189589802.

We've been doing lots of vehicle graphics lately & more to come! Look out for our van zipping around Reading & be sure to give us a call.

Happy holidays :)

Little video...

If you're curious....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMMhsTePR6U

Have a gander :) You might just enjoy it!

Welcome to the Fastsigns Blog!

Hello all, welcome to our blog!

Here we will be able to give you hints and tips & ultimately, give you an insight of how signs & graphics could help you.

Feel free to follow us on twitter.... http://twitter.com/fastsignsberks

Drop us an email....reading@fastsigns.com

Check out our website... http://www.fastsigns.com/884

Or...give us a call! 0118 958 9802

You could always pop by and see us for a cup of tea or coffee at your leisure to discuss your ideas. We're conveniently located on Richfield Avenue near the Rivermead Leisure Centre in Reading.

We would love to hear from you :)