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Order clarity

How signage orders move from idea to finished sign

A good signage order should not feel mysterious. Standard products can move through online pricing, while mixed products, installation, site access and deadline risk move through a reviewed quote path.

Turnaround shown honestly

Production timing starts after proof approval and payment, with quote-first handling for oversized, installed or unusual work.

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Artwork checked before print

We check size, bleed, resolution, cut paths, white ink and finishing notes before releasing production.

Artwork help

Online pricing where safe

Standard products show online pricing. Mixed, site-specific or rollout work is quoted by a real production team.

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Support for repeat buyers

Saved artwork, approved specs and trade account pathways make reorders cleaner for teams, agencies and rollouts.

Trade accounts

After ordering

What happens before production starts

Artwork is checked

Files are reviewed for size, bleed, resolution, cut paths, white ink, folds, finishing and product-specific risks.

A proof is approved

The order should not move to print, cutting or fabrication until the production proof is accepted.

Materials and freight are confirmed

Large panels, hardware, frames, long poles and fragile fabricated work may need a different freight path.

Production is released

The job moves through print, cutting, finishing, quality check, packing and pickup or dispatch.

Workflow

The usual order path

The details vary by product, but the confidence path is consistent.

  1. 1

    Choose or brief

    Use a product calculator for standard jobs or send a quote brief for anything mixed, installed or uncertain.

  2. 2

    Supply artwork

    Upload finished files, request setup help or ask for design support before the job is released.

  3. 3

    Approve the proof

    Review dimensions, spelling, colour references, finishing and quantity before production begins.

  4. 4

    Produce and deliver

    The order is manufactured, checked, packed and prepared for pickup, courier, freight or installation.

Frequently asked questions

Should I order online or request a quote?

Order online when the product, size, quantity and artwork path are clear. Request a quote when the job has installation, site access, multiple products, unusual finishing, oversized freight or a hard deadline.

Can production start before proof approval?

No. Proof approval protects the buyer and production team. Timing starts once the proof is approved and payment or account clearance is in place.

Can I send artwork after ordering?

For many products, yes. The order can be placed first, but production timing starts after the final artwork proof is approved.

Next step

Start with the safest path for this job.

If the product is obvious, shop online. If the job needs judgement, send the brief and let production review it before a promise is made.