The Print Show | TP joins ISA-UK

Be our guest at The Print Show

It's that exciting time of year again. The Print Show is back at The NEC, Birmingham and Team Tradeprint is counting down the days until we are at our stand. The Print Show is one of the UK's biggest print-focused trade shows, where clients and customers can see the latest printing technology, products and services available.

Tradeprint has had a busy year, expanding our factory, purchasing new machinery, improving our product lineup and turnaround times, and investing in our services. All with one goal in mind, to offer more to our customers.

At the Tradeprint stand, you will learn about our investments in more large format machinery. We have been hard at work buying another Zund digital cutting machine to be able to offer customers better size options and faster turnaround times. This new cutting machine will sit nicely in our extended factory space. We have doubled in size, expanding from 20,000ft2 to 40,000ft2. We have been committed to driving our Large Format range and this latest expansion proves that we are serious about becoming a big player in the industry. Coupling this with our fantastic customer service and super fast turnaround times, our customers will sleep easier at night knowing they are in safe hands.

The show is also an opportunity for new customers to learn about our reward scheme, TP PRO. We have found that giving back to our most loyal customers has proven successful, and we want to give more. We have increased the amount of credits available to TP PRO customers and will soon be able to offer a wider range of discounts. If you like the sound of this and fancy signing up, come visit us at our stand for more information and our team will walk you through the process.

This year at the stand we will have our brand new head of marketing, Santha Hope . She has over 15 years of experience in the Large Format industry and joins us on our journey to growing stronger in this community. Please just pop by and be sure to say Hi to Santha, who is looking forward to meeting familiar faces and brand-new ones.

There is too much to cover in this newsletter, so why not sign up to The Print Show and come find out for yourself? Doors open from September 19th till the 21st, and registration is free using the link below ??.

Tradeprint Joins ISA-UK

As part of our expanding signage offering and work in the sign sector, we are proud to announce that we have become a Commercial Partner of the?International Sign Association UK (ISA-UK). This non-profit organisation has been set up to help promote, educate, and develop the sign-making industry within the United Kingdom.??

?Backed by the BSGA, the ISA-UK is the leading trade association for the UK's sign industry. ISA-UK's main goal is to support sign manufacturers, traders, installers, users, and the public. This hard-working community has a wealth of skill and knowledge that must be protected and nurtured for years to come. The ISA-UK helps this community to collaborate, share knowledge and work together to help this industry grow.??

They have strict membership criteria to ensure only qualified individuals and businesses join. Members commit to the ISA-UK Code of Practice, upholding high standards in craftsmanship, ethics, and customer service.??

The organisation promotes ethical behaviour through the development of codes of practice. They also value international collaboration and promote the industry through advertising and exhibitions. Their objectives show their dedication to growth, standards, and collaboration, making them a crucial force in shaping the industry's future.?

The ISA-UK also helps with education in the industry. They offer support and training to people looking to pursue a career in sign-making, by providing courses, seminars, and activities to educate individuals or groups to strengthen the sign-making heritage.??

As Tradeprint continues to expand in the sign printing community, ISA-UK's support is integral as Tradeprint continues to expand our sign printing category by offering added value services like guides to installation and support with installs.?It's comforting to know that organisations like ISA-UK are there to support us. They assist us in delivering high-quality, industry-compliant signage?to our customers while also contributing to the growth and improvement of the sign makers industry.??

We welcome this membership with open arms and are looking forward to contributing and adding value to our customers by being part of this prestigious industry association.?

As you might have noticed on our website, www.tradeprint.co.uk, we are excited to share the news about our newly launched Online Design tool, which we are progressively rolling out across an expanding range of products. This tool has been designed for all our users, with a particular focus on those who seek to easily and effortlessly create print-ready artwork, especially if they lack access to advanced design software.

Using the tool is a breeze. For selected products, you'll find the option to design online within the artwork services menu. Once chosen, a new screen will pop up, revealing the online designer canvas. Here, a blank canvas equipped with a set of design tools along the left-hand side awaits your artistic touch. Add text, shapes, patterns, and more to create your artwork for print. Don't sweat if you want to use your own graphics such as logos or images, simply drag and drop these elements onto the canvas to seamlessly integrate them into your project.

Furthermore, on certain products, we have introduced an interactive 3D model of your item, allowing you to witness your design come to life. This real-time mockup projects your canvas onto the model, offering a tangible visualisation of your final printed product.

This tool signifies the pinnacle of customer-friendly utilities. Our objective is to ensure that print accessibility extends to all individuals and businesses. Tools like these underscore our relentless commitment to providing technology and services that hold significance for our valued customers. We are excited to expand the availability of the online designer to more and more products.

It has already proven a success, with mugs, coasters, business cards and flyers showing up as the most used products for this tool. With more people using it every day. We're not stopping there, we have massive plans for this technology and new features are in the pipeline.

What products do you enjoy using the online designer on? And is there a product you would like to see it on? We'd love to hear from you.