How Tri Signs Ltd Used the Veloblade Nexus and Easymount Hybrid to Gain New Business

Tri Signs Ltd was founded in January 2022 by Peter, Dan, and Lisa, after they were made redundant from their previous jobs at a sign company. Determined to take control of their future, they decided to start their own sign making business. They quickly secured a small workshop, purchased a printer, laminator, and a van and from that moment on, the business has experienced rapid growth.

Three years later, Tri Signs Ltd has expanded significantly. The company now operates from larger, more modern premises, has invested in additional equipment, and is running two large format printers alongside their latest purchase, the Veloblade Nexus, Flatbed Digital Cutter.




Tri Signs Ltd primarily serves the housing market, producing and installing development signage such as stack signs, hoardings, marketing suites, and health and safety signage across most of the UK, from their base in Hampshire.

As the company grew, outsourcing complex cutting jobs became a major bottleneck. Increasing demands for folded trays, monoliths, and cut letters meant that relying on third party suppliers added extra costs and increased lead times. To maintain competitive pricing and meet delivery expectations, the team recognised that investing in a cutter was essential.
After researching several options, the team knew the Veloblade Nexus was the best fit for their needs. The cost was very competitive, with low running costs, and had all the functions they required.

Tri Signs Ltd attended two demonstrations, one at a client’s premises and another at Vivid’s head office, which gave them confidence in the system’s capabilities. They decided to proceed with the purchase, confident that it would help streamline their operations and unlock new business opportunities.

Since installing the Veloblade Nexus, Tri Signs Ltd has been using it extensively for various cutting tasks, including:

• Cutting and folding ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) for tray signs
• Cutting acrylic for detailed signage
• Cutting correx for health and safety signage

The system’s efficiency has been transformative. For example, cutting Correx sheets is now so fast that by the time one sheet is boxed, the next is already finished, significantly reducing production time.

From installation, the support from Vivid’s customer service team has been excellent. Whether providing remote assistance or sending engineers on-site, the response has been prompt and effective.

As well as their investment in the VeloBlade Nexus, Tri Signs Ltd also purchased the Easymount Hybrid, a multi-patented laminator and application table. Tri Signs Ltd faced significant space constraints while expanding within the signage industry due to the large size of their equipment. They already owned an Easymount roll laminator with a load table on one side and a dismount table on the other, which occupied valuable floor space. During a visit to the Vivid showroom to explore the VeloBlade Nexus, they discovered the Easymount Hybrid. Recognising its potential to reduce their laminating footprint by nearly half, Tri Signs saw it as an ideal solution. The decision to invest in the Easymount Hybrid was primarily driven by the need to optimise space. However, the upgrade also delivered an unexpected benefit, it significantly increased the speed and efficiency of laminating and graphic application.

Investing in the Veloblade Nexus and Easymount Hybrid has been a game changer for Tri Signs Ltd. The system has not only increased production efficiency and reduced costs but also expanded the company’s service offerings and gained new clients. Just four months after installation, the team cannot imagine running the business without it.

“The Veloblade was worth every penny. It’s made us more efficient, improved our product quality, and gained us new business. We’re excited about what the future holds with this system.”  Lisa Cloete, Tri Signs Ltd

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