We are sometimes asked by remote advertising agencies to either install vehicle graphics and wraps locally. Likewise we will sometimes need to manage the logistics for a fleet of vehicles or trucks that are located outside of our immediate geography. What this requires is detailed logistics skills as well as great communication between our local design/fabrication team and the remote installers.
When we are sent prints from an agency to install on a vehicle, most recently a St. Louis based advertiser (Switch: Liberate You Brand), we want to make sure that we skillfully install the provided graphics without damage to the material. Obviously if there is damage to the material the burden of reprinting a damaged section of graphics would need to be absorbed by us.
On the other hand a current fleet graphics project involving several large box trucks that are in the process of being wrapped, has us shipping vinyl to Los Angeles for installation of Restoration Hardware graphics onto their delivery operation (HomeDeliveryLink) trucks. The communication between the customer, fleet management organization and the remote installers must be managed with care so that the scheduling logistics and material delivery are timely and appropriate. Not to mention, the need to make sure that the selected remote crew is skillful and certified to perform the installation work.
Sometimes these projects include design which means that the process will start with a design consultation. This will involve fact finding about the business and getting a clear understanding of what the goals are for the wrap project. Truly understanding the client’s needs allows us to do a better job designing the wrap and translating it into a finished project.
We understand that face-to-face contact is not always possible but between the phone, teleconferencing as needed, and email proofs, we have been able to work with many remote clients seamlessly. Once approved by the client we print and over-laminate the graphics to provide additional protection for the print. Trimming and shipping the graphics to the installers is the final step in the process if the customer has selected their own installers. We can source or contract with certified installers in remote geographies as needed.
If you like our designs don’t let the fact that you’re not located in the San Francisco Bay Area keep us apart. SignWorks is just a phone call away at (510) 357-2000 or you can email us at info@signworks.us.com.