“I’m delighted to be able to say that we have kept very busy through these more challenging times,” say CIM Signs managing director Mark Baker, “and I would put this down to the fact that we pride ourselves in doing the job properly, using quality materials, such as 3M’s IJ180Cv3 and 1080 Series. This gives our clients trust and confidence in our capabilities.”
Recent projects have included half wraps in IJ180Cv3 for a fleet of 160 vehicles for RFT, which was completed in just two-and-a-half months; and a fleet of 48 vehicles for a housing association, for which 1080 Series in gloss Hotrod Red was used.
“These were the first major fleet projects that we had done for these clients and they were won on the strength of previous work we had done for them on smaller van projects and signage, and their confidence in us doing the job right first time,” explains Mr. Baker.
The 3M materials, supplied by William Smith, were selected on the basis of quality rather than price: “We can then guarantee that the materials will stay in position when applied,” Mr. Baker comments. “The print finish on IJ180Cv3 is excellent, and we complete our work with the correct 3M overlaminates, which are pliable and flexible to use.”
Ease of application has also enabled CIM Signs to achieve time savings in production, enabling faster turn round.
BSGA Member William Smith’s customer support and fast turn round ex-stock service are key to the company being CIM Signs’ chosen supplier.
“We purchase the 3M materials from William Smith because of the high level of support and service they provide. They also hold large stocks of materials, which is important when we are ordering 800-900m at a time,” concludes Mr. Baker.
3M IJ180Cv3 is a short to long term removable film for inkjet and screen printing. It offers great conformability and can be applied in extreme hot and cold temperatures, so that workshop temperature is less critical. It is suitable for vehicle wraps, vehicle livery and advertising wraps and comes with 10 years durability and 6 years MCS warranty. IJ180Cv3 is suitable for curved surfaces but not deep recesses. In addition, Controltac Adhesive makes IJ180Cv3 easy to reposition, enabling faster and easier application for large format graphics, with improved finish, resulting in time savings, faster turnaround and reduced wastage.
3M 1080 Series is a long term, removable dual cast solid colour film that has been designed with sufficient rigidity to allow easy handling without the need for application tape. Featuring 3M’s Controltac Comply pressure-activated adhesive, 1080 Series is easy to reposition and ready to use straight from the box. With up to six years durability, these films offer excellent opacity and are highly weather resistant. 1080 Series is suitable for flat surfaces and simple curves.
For further information visit www.vehiclewrapfilms.co.uk or contact Chris Bradley at:
WILLIAM SMITH
Grove Works, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JG
Telephone: 01833 694707 Free Fax: 0800 783 4829
E-mail: info@williamsmith.co.uk Website: www.williamsmith.co.uk