AA Signs use Mimaki print and cut to save time and material

AA Signs use Mimaki print and cut to save time and material

AA Signs in Belfast has invested in a Mimaki CJV30-130 integrated printe /cutter as part of an overall change in its production process enabling it to now produce an increased number of signs utilizing fewer resources.

As a provider of temporary road signs to the event industry AA Signs provides and installs in excess of 60,000 signs per year. Following the introduction of digital print technology and its own in-house developed sign software, the company has significantly improved the quality and consistency of the temporary event signs it supplies.

Duncan Jefferies, marketing manager at Hybrid Services, Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor commented: “Previously the depot had used self adhesive lettering to make the signs – a very labour intensive process. The Mimaki CJV30-130 printer has now allowed AA Signs to convert all of its production away from that process by digitally printing in-position wording and symbols onto a single clear sheet. Once printed, the sheet is laminated to an existing yellow background sign through a squeeze roller. The signs are used for short term, temporary use, so when they are returned to the depot, the clear sheet is simply stripped off and the yellow background put back into stock. The result has been reduced production time, with tangible labour and material savings for the company and has also enabled AA Signs to respond quickly to any emergency requests.”

The Mimaki CJV30-130 is the 1.3m variant of Mimaki’s integrated printer/cutter. Available in four sizes, it combines an outdoor durable print with powerful cutting functionality. AA Signs invested in the Mimaki through one of Hybrid’s authorised resellers; Belfast-based Dennis D Evans.

General manager for AA Signs Andrew Banyard said: “Without the support of Dennis Evans we would not have been able to deliver a digital print solution to our Belfast operation which is already proving to be a fantastic asset to the team and is very much appreciated by AA Signs.”

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