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Tested Like No Other: A Guide to 3M’s Comprehensive Fleet Graphic Warranty

You’ve invested in your business by wrapping your fleet in graphics. It’s a great choice with excellent returns! According to the Outdoor Advertising Association of American, a single wrap can generate between 30,000-70,000 impressions a day. Your fleet looks great, but how long can you expect the vehicle wrap to last? And what if it’s damaged? When you work with Signature Graphics, you can rest assured that your investment is protected because your fleet graphics are covered by 3M’s MCS Warranty.

Top Fleet Graphic Quality and Coverage

Signature Graphics is a 3M Certified Partner. We stand behind the products we put on your vehicles because they’re the gold standard of quality and they’re backed by the most comprehensive graphics warranty in the industry: the 3M MCS Warranty. Other graphics companies may offer some coverage, but only 3M offers science-backed testing, full coverage from the first day to the last, and quality guarantees that cover everything—including ink!

Key 3M Warranty Benefits for your Fleet Graphics

You’ve put a lot of care into building your brand, and you want fleet graphics that reflect the same level of quality and attention. Signature Graphics uses 3M materials that are known for their excellent print quality and durability. 3M is so confident that their products will stand up to wear-and-tear, they offer the best warranty in the business. When you wrap your fleet with 3M products, you’re getting excellent print quality, vivid graphics, and excellent warranty benefits including:

  • Extensive weather testing. 3M has one of the industry’s largest testing centers where they simulate conditions for all seasons in weather conditions found all around the world. 
  • Non-prorated coverage. With the 3M MCS warranty you receive full coverage from the first day to the last. You’ll receive full replacement coverage throughout your entire warranty period. 
  • Publicly available warranty information. Feel confident about your coverage. All 3M warranty information is available to the public, so if the unexpected happens, you won’t have to deal with more surprises.
  • Full System Warranty. Unlike other graphics providers, 3M MCS Warranty even covers ink fading, ink cracking, and ink peeling. 

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In an industry that’s plagued with unpredictable services and inconsistent quality, Signature Graphics offers an unparalleled standard of excellence. Our best-in-class products and partner warranties allow you to confidently bring your brand to life. Enjoy worry-free fleet graphics; request a quote today

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9 Reasons to Choose Signature for your Fleet Graphics

If you manage a fleet but don’t have your vehicles branded, you’re missing out on an excellent marketing tool that offers outstanding ROI. Not wrapping your vehicles could cost you thousands of dollars in missed business. Luckily, the solution is simple! Wrap your vehicles in fleet graphics. 

At Signature Graphics, we’ve perfected the art of guiding customers through the vehicle wrap process so it’s virtually painless. We specialize in staying attuned to your individual needs and adapting as your project evolves. Still not convinced? Read on for nine more reasons why Signature Graphics can boost your marketing ROI through our Fleet Graphic expertise.

1) Conditioned Warehouse for Inventory & Fulfillment

Signature Graphics recently expanded to include a new warehouse facility that allows us to keep vinyl and printed materials on hand. Because we have materials at the ready, we’re able to offer same day shipping. 

2) Certified 3M Fleet Graphics

We are proud to partner with 3M to provide you with world-class materials and gold-standard results. Thanks to our partnership, we hold a MCS Warranty Certification, which means we can offer the top performance guarantee on the market. 

3) No Disruption to Vehicle Service Hours 

Managing a fleet is like trying to solve a puzzle whose pieces are constantly moving. That’s why we work around your vehicle service hours to install fleet graphics when your vehicles are off the clock. That means we’re available to work nights, weekends, and on the road with our pop-up installment tents.

4) Global Consistency Installation Network

There are lots of variables to consider when designing fleet graphics, vehicle makes and models chief among them. While other companies may not be able to adapt, Signature is prepared to install the same design to different makes and models. You’re entire fleet will shine with consistent colors and beautiful installation on every vehicle.

5) Screen Printing from 100 to Thousands of Vehicles

Our screen printing capabilities can’t be matched. Unlike digital printing, we can match all HEX and Pantone colors, giving exact color matches for brand consistency. Screen printing is perfect for large jobs of 100 or more vehicles, giving you a cost-effective and accurate result.

6) Experience 

An Omnicom Company, Signature Graphics is part of a global network of leading marketing communications companies. Thanks to our unrivaled products and unfailing customer service, our work is valued by many Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of well-known brands. 

7) Quality Control

When it comes to effective fleet graphics, accuracy is paramount. That’s why we have check points at every step of the process: design, printing, shipping, and installation. With Signature on your side, you can rest assured that your fleet graphics are flawless.

8) After Sale Support Unrivaled

To address fleet management consistency , we created brandRESPONSE, our exclusive tracking and reporting tool. With brandRESPONSE, every detail of your fleet graphic project is in one place, giving you an easy way to monitor the progress of your entire fleet in real time

9) Supplier Relationships

Relationships drive business and we pride ourselves on our strong relationships with fleet graphic vinyl providers. We’re able to respond rapidly to your needs because our suppliers regularly source us with the best quality materials.

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Signature Graphics has been meeting our clients’ sort-and long-term needs since 1986. Our clients rely on our solutions-based approach and our long-lasting products. From design to installation, Signature Graphics can be your partner for success in fleet graphics! Contact us today for a quote!

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Use Vinyl to Refresh Aging Infrastructure

Stunning Vinyl Graphics Create Inspiring Spaces

When Wanatah School needed a creative solution to breathe new life into its aging building, staff turned to the experts at Signature Graphics for help.

The issue? Metal panels installed across the school’s exterior were weathered and corroded.

Our solution? Custom-made brown vinyl coverings that could be installed over the metal panels offer a cost-effective way to make them look brand new again.

Combined with a series of bold and vibrant graphics professionally printed on vinyl and installed the large windows at the front entrance as well as in public spaces throughout the school, the project gives the entire building a creative facelift and inspires school pride for students, families and staff.

The transformation starts at the front entrance, where the large windows and front doors are wrapped in green and proudly proclaim “T-I-G-E-R-S.” A dazzling image of the Wanatah School’s tiger mascot welcomes visitors at the center of the entryway.

The theme carries through the front office, cafeteria, gymnasium and main conference room, where a new eye-catching graphics in the same brilliant green show off the school’s logos and mascot through a cohesive, fun and meaningful branding effort for the school.

Boost School Pride with Vinyl Graphics

Signature Graphic’s expert designers regularly partner with schools and universities to create custom graphics to fit any space that instill team pride and champion academic accomplishments while renewing aging infrastructure.

We can work on any surface, and options to consider include:

  • Building Graphics
  • Stadium Graphics
  • Vehicle Graphics
  • Wall Graphics
  • Bus Graphics

Additionally, professional installation is available nationwide.

Easily Update Your Infrastructure

Don’t let aging buildings affect the way the community views your school or business. Signature Graphics can work with you and your unique needs to refresh your infrastructure and with professional vinyl coverings that capture attention for the right reasons.

Contact us now to request a quote.

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New Warehouse Supports Inventory and Fulfillment Services

As Signature Graphics expands with a new warehouse facility, we’re ready to meet your inventory and fulfillment needs with our special blend of reliability and personalized service.

Same-Day Shipping For your Graphics

Our warehouse allows us to stockpile vinyl and other printed materials to support all your branding campaigns, large or small, for your physical locations or your fleet. And with our easy-to-use Just-In-Time Delivery Service, we’ll ship to you the day you order them.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a growing or an established small- and medium-sized business or franchise or a Fortune 500 company, our new warehouse offers ample storage space and Signature Graphics offers the professional support you expect. Just think of the space you’ll be able to repurpose from storage to other needs.

Track Your Graphics with brandResponse

Ordering is easy with our “signature” brandRESPONSE software, which gives you 24/7 access to graphics for your fleet or stores through state-of-the-art technology.

With brandRESPONSE, you remain in control and have easy access all your account information, including order status and stock levels. You also will get weekly updates with details about your account to help you manage the complexities of branding, including your current inventory levels, how products are being used, and the locations they’re being delivered.

Widely recognized for its efficiency and ease, brandRESPONSE is used by major companies across the nation, including those that manage thousands of locations and vehicles that require thousands of variations of their creative assets.  

Accurate data is key to branding success, and brandRESPONSE is a powerful tool for monitoring projects big and small, including photos of installations when you can’t be there in person, as well as tracking vehicles in your fleet.

Graphics Service You Can Trust

When you combine brandRESPONSE with our Just-In-Time Delivery, you get an efficient and reliable service that can’t be beat.

Have questions? Our experts are available to discuss your unique needs and identify how Signature Graphics can serve you best.

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Start a Rewarding Career and have a Global Impact

Can you see yourself as part of an elite team in a rapidly growing industry? Do you consider yourself a leader? Maybe you’re looking for a career that offers plenty of opportunities to grow. If this sounds like you, you could be a great fit for one of our open jobs at Signature Graphics. 

We’re a premier asset branding company located in Porter, IN just hours from Chicago, IL. As an Omnicom company, we’re part of an innovative international network and rank alongside the world’s most creative agencies and marketers. Our time-tested governing philosophy has been to “forge the path that others follow.” In other words, we aim to pioneer the most technologically advanced and data-driven branding strategies for our clients. During our nearly 40 years of business, Signature Graphics has been trusted by the world’s most recognizable brands because we assure the quality of our brand, product, and capabilities. 

Why Work at Signature Graphics?

Besides the competitive pay and great benefits, our company culture prioritizes the development of every team member. Each year, we make substantial investments in education and training for all employees that run the gamut from basic skills training to our advanced Omnicom University for current and future leaders. Our education and training programs include: 

  • Digital training that provides every employee with a deep understanding of how to leverage new technologies and channels for clients and their brands.
  • Omnicom University is a substantial professional development program for current and emerging agency leaders with over 3,500 global alumni
  • The Emerging Stars program brings together top junior talent from all over the world. Working in teams, they experience multiple marketing disciplines through a project-based curriculum.

No matter your goals, there’s a path here for you at Signature Graphics

What Does it Mean to be an Omnicom Agency?

Omnicom is a worldwide family of marketing companies that share a cultural foundation of investing in their people, giving back to communities, and protecting the environment. As an Omnicom Agency, Signature Graphics is proud to offer a competitive pay and benefits package to employees.

  • Continuing education
  • Stock options
  • Life & AD&D insurance
  • Long-Term Disability if you can’t work
  • Four choices of health insurance to fit your needs
  • Vision and Dental Plans
  • Access to telehealth

In addition, we are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide inclusive benefits to all employees and have structures within our organization to continually support and promote diversity and inclusion. 

What is the Culture like at Signature Graphics? 

We work hard, but we make time for fun too! Employees look forward to our annual summer team outing full of exciting activities and large raffle prizes. We are known to throw a mean potluck for holidays, birthdays, and baby showers and our Christmas party takes place at a local casino every year. We love giving out awards and recognizing achievements here at Signature Graphics.

We offer the option to work remotely for some positions, but we think our location is ideal. We’re located in Porter, IN which offers low-cost living with convenient access to Chicago (just a 1-hour drive!) and Indianapolis. If nature is more your thing, we’re close to the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan which has fantastic opportunities for hiking and recreation. Our headquarters maintains a lovely, shaded picnic area for enjoying breaks outdoors and we’re nestled near neighborhoods for safe and convenient walks. 

Browse Open Jobs at Signature Graphics

Signature Graphics is growing! We’re hiring for a wide range of administrative and operational positions. Whether you’re looking for a job in accounting, IT, human resources, or screen printing, quality assurance, and production, we have great opportunities available. Browse our open jobs and get in touch. 

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How brandRESPONSE Makes Fleet Management A Breeze

As a fleet manager, you know that consistency is a critical component in maintaining the effectiveness of your brand. Managing the commercial graphics for a 100+ vehicle fleet across multiple geographical locations is astonishingly complex. Ensuring consistency can be one of the main challenges of the job. That’s why we created brandRESPONSE, our proprietary tool that makes managing large-scale brand conversions a breeze. 

What is brandRESPONSE: A Fleet Management Solution

Signature Graphics is a total solutions provider for fleet graphics and environmental graphics. When we say “total” we mean it, which is why we developed brandRESPONSE, our exclusive tracking and reporting tool. With brandRESPONSE, every detail of your fleet graphic project is in one place, giving you an easy way to monitor the progress of your entire fleet in real time

Enjoy the ability to communicate swiftly, easily manage progress across multiple locations, and generate reports to share with stakeholders—all from your phone or computer. No more losing sleep over the commercial graphics of your fleet. You can rest easy knowing that you’re using the go-to solution for high-revenue corporations all over the country, including highly visible brands with over 10,000 fleet and physical assets. 

How brandRESPONSE Streamlines Fleet Management

Simply put, brandRESPONSE provides real-time, remote access to your fleet graphics campaign. What makes brandRESPONSE special is the up-to-the-minute reporting at a highly granular level.  Here’s how it works:

  • Audit—Signature Graphics will audit every asset involved in your commercial fleet graphics program. Then, we’ll scout facilities and partnerships essential to your strategy.
  • Import—All audited data is then imported into brandRESPONSE
  • Monitor—Use brandRESPONSE to track and report on every aspect of branding as it happens: adaptations, manufacturing, shipping, and installation.
  • Communicate—Provide input on tasks across every location, review important files and documentation, and be in touch with stakeholders across the lifecycle of each project. 
  • Manage—Add new assets and track branding data all in one place. 

We’ll use brandRESPONSE to keep you updated on every aspect of your commercial fleet graphic branding program as it happens. 

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Signature Graphics leverages over 30 years in the industry with cutting-edge technology to provide unparalleled fleet graphics service. We’re proud to be part of the Omnicom Group—one of the most highly regarded marketing and advertising networks in the world. Let us help make your fleet management a breeze. Request a quote to get started. 

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4 Reasons to Wrap Your Bus

If you’re looking for high-impact and cost-effective advertising, get creative with a bus wrap. 

Essentially a mobile billboard, a bus wrap is advertising that wraps around part or all of a bus. Your brand and your message will travel, getting notice from a wide range of potential customers. 

These vinyl wraps are made with high-resolution printers and offer sharp detail, vivid colors and unbeatable durability.

Here are four reasons that you should wrap a bus as part of your next advertising campaign.

Bus Wraps Are Fun

Unlike a traditional billboard that blend into the background as vehicles fly past, a wrapped bus is unexpected and that causes people to want to take a good look, increasing leads and driving sales. 

A bus offers your message a big canvas. Think towering text and eye-catching images! The creative team at Signature Graphics will help ensure that your advertising makes the most of the bus’s curved surface and unique topography.

Bus Wraps Improve Brand Perception

No matter your message — advertising a product or service, making an announcement, educating potential customers or promoting an upcoming event — a bus wrap also will help strengthen your brand identity.

Bus wraps look expensive and high-tech, showing potential customers that you offer professional and premium services.

Signature Graphics is a proud partner of 3M, which means all of our products are world-class quality. 

Your Message Moves with the Bus

Advertising is only effective if people pay attention to it. Bus wrap advertising isn’t tied to a specific day and time or a specific location. It has real reach.

Municipal buses are in constant motion throughout the community on their routes. A charter bus wrap will move even farther as it travels outside your immediate community to its destinations. Both will get noticed even when parked!

Bus Wraps are Cost-Effective

Wrapping a bus is one of the least expensive ways to advertise and will provide a fast return on investment as riders, other drivers and pedestrians take notice of your brand and message. 

The up-front cost to wrap a bus is less than you imagine, and our high-quality wraps can last for years.

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Signature Graphics has a team of experts on hand to help you design a bus wrap that’s meets your brand guidelines and sends a strong message to potential customers. Contact us today to request a quote.

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5 Types of Pop-Up Shop Graphics Every Small Business Owner Should Know

Pop-up shops have taken the retail world by storm in recent years. They’re a powerful tool to test new products and generate excitement about a brand. They’re particularly useful to small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to test their proof of concept or develop a loyal following. 

Millennials and Gen Z shoppers (a sought-after and sometimes elusive demographic) value the entire retail experience, not only the product itself. It’s changing the way we do business. What better way to provide exclusive, high-quality experience than a pop-up shop? The difference between a good pop-up shop and a great one is all in the branding. With fantastic pop-up shop graphics, you’ll have a beautifully branded event that will make your small business the next big thing.

Make Your Event a Success with Pop-Up Shop Graphics

You’ve worked hard to perfect your small business graphics and branding. But how do you brand a physical space in a way that is temporary and affordable? The solution is pop-up shop graphics. These graphics are designed to be high-quality as well as easy to install and remove. At Signature, we have several different products that will help you design a stylish pop-up shop with a big impact. 

  • Window Clings

Window Clings are high-impact exterior signage that make the most of your visual real estate. They’re a great tool to pique customer interest and signal that there’s an exclusive and interesting experience inside. Window Clings work through static electricity, so there’s no adhesive involved. That means there’s no messy clean up and you can use them again and again. 

  • Banners

Banners a fantastic way to make a big statement. Vinyl banners come in all shapes and sizes. Choose from backwall displays, pull-up and retractable panners, suspended banners and more. They are also a solid small business graphic investment. Take them with you anywhere to instantly transform a space into a professional branded shop.

  • A-Frame Signs

A-frame signs are also known as sidewalk or sandwich boards. They’re perfect for small business owners looking to increase foot traffic. They stand up on their own thanks to their easel shape and are easy to update with new offers. When they’re strategically placed outside a pop-up shop, these graphics have the power to attract curious passers-by.  

  • Van Wraps

You may not have thought about a van wrap as a potential pop-up shop graphic, but don’t discount this effective advertising opportunity. Van wraps are a one-time cost that can brand a pop-up shop and advertise long after the shop is over. Studies show that a branded company vehicle can lead to 15 times more brand recognition as compared to any other form of advertising.

  • Trailer Wraps

Trailer wraps are a non-negotiable if you’re taking your your pop-up shop on the road. Turn your small business graphics into a vinyl wrap that will last for years. After professional installation, there’s no set up required. You simply pull up to your planned pop-up shop location and your branding is ready to go!

Get a Quote for Your Pop-Up Shop Graphics

Signature Graphics has signage solutions for every pop-up shop environment and our team of pros are ready to help. Let us help you create a pop- shop that will wow your customers and create a fantastic experience. To get started, request a quote today.

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4 Types of Back-to-School Graphics to Start Your School Year Off Right

A new school year is right around the corner. In addition to setting schedules and preparing classrooms, you know it’s important to build a sense of anticipation, excitement, and school pride to unite your students and teachers. A few high-quality graphics can help with that! Because you’re a busy educator with a lot of on your plate, we’ve created a quick checklist of all the graphics you’ll need for the new school year. Here are 4 types of education graphics that will help your kick your school year off right.

Banners

Imagine your students hopping off the bus and into a school lobby filled with school spirit. With vinyl banners, that’s just want you’ll get. Vinyl banners can turn an austere school lobby into a welcoming environment for students and teachers alike. What’s more, they’re inexpensive and one of the most effective ways to communicate a brand message. You can use banners to display:

With banners, you’ll create a communal spirit and a backdrop for lifelong memories.

Wall Murals

Wall murals can be the difference between a drab, uninspiring environment and a lively atmosphere that energizes students for learning. Vinyl wall murals can be designed digitally for sharp, high-resolution images with interest and depth. Choose from full murals, die-cut decals, school mascots and logos, or even cover large, unsightly doors. Vinyl murals last longer and stay crisper than paint. Plus, they can be applied to nearly any surface including:

  • Dry wall
  • Brick
  • Concrete 
  • Stucco

Spur your students to achieve their potential with an inspirational learning environment filled with beautiful school-themed murals.

Floor Graphics

You’re sitting on the top of the bleachers watching your school’s basketball team play a home game. Reinforce the sense of school spirit with a floor graphic at center court! Or think about branding a long classroom hallway with your school’s name and mascot. Floor graphics are engineered to be tough again foot traffic. They are slip-resistance, easily customizable, cleanable, and removable. 

Window Graphics

Lastly, your school might benefit from window graphics. Typically used for storefronts with large glass windows, window graphics make excellent use of this typically overlooked visual real estate. Window graphics can be playful or serious and help send a message to the larger community about your school pride. In addition to added school spirit, window graphics provide an extra layer of protection for students, faculty, and staff. Window graphics are manufactured with one-way visibility. That means that the students and teachers can see out the windows, but unwanted onlookers can’t see inside. 

Contact Us for a Signature School Year

Advertising your school spirit with excellent, beautifully designed signage has never been easier. Our expert designers, installation specialists and easy-to-use website are all poised to make your experience seamless. Let us help you communicate excitement and school values to your entire school community.  Visit our website and request a quote to get started. 

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A Guide to Vehicle Wrap Options

You’ve done the research and decided to add value to your fleet by investing in vehicle wrap. Congratulations! Vehicle wrap is one of the most effective signage options on the market and you’re going to love the benefits. Before you get started on branding your fleet, it’s important to understand which type of vehicle wrap is best for your fleet. 

At Signature Graphics, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a handy guide to explain the possibilities and help you decide which choice is best for your business.  

Which Application is Right for You?

Vehicle wrapping is a creative endeavor and the perfect way to showcase your brand. We’ve broken down a few of the components you’ll want to consider as you pursue vehicle wraps for your fleet. 

  • Commercial Graphics—Commercial graphics refers to the design you’ll choose to print on your wrap. The colors, images, and logos should align with your brand to boost brand awareness and get your message across. 
  • Full Wraps—Full wraps are just what they sound like. Your entire vehicle is wrapped bumper to bumper. We recommend full wraps for most clients and especially for smaller vehicles because this makes the most impact and creates a cohesive look.
  • Partial Wraps—Partial wraps are smaller jobs that apply wrap to only part of the vehicle. If you’re on a budget, partial wraps might be for you since they require less time and materials to install. If you’re working with a large vehicle with flat surfaces, like a box truck, partial wraps can be a great option because the sides can effectively operate as a billboard.
  • Color Change Wraps—Color change wraps are for clients who want to change the color of their vehicle but don’t want to commit to a new paint job. These wraps typically don’t include commercial graphics and are designed to mimic a factory finish. We don’t recommend this option to most businesses as they don’t provide the strong marketing and branding opportunities that come with commercial graphics.

Choose the Best Material for the Job

At Signature Graphics, we’re a proud partner of 3M, which means all of our products are world-class quality. Vinyl wrap comes in a variety of thickness and features, and we’ll work with you to find the right product for your needs. You can choose from options that prioritize durability, sustainability or even a special reflective finish. And because we use 3M products you can be assured that you’re getting cutting-edge technology and premium quality.

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Signature Graphics has a team of experts on hand that know your needs are unique. We’re ready to help you design a vehicle wrap that’s perfect for your needs. Contact us today to request a quote.

We proudly use 3MTM graphic films and overlaminates.