NZ’s Speedy Signs gets its first HP latex printer

Sign-a-Rama’s New Zealand chain installs its first Designjet L25500 in South Auckland, seven months after adding the printer to its start up kit with an international HP deal.

According to franchisee Brent Neighbour, the decision to install the East Tamaki-based company’s first HP large format printer was influenced by the franchise group’s decision. “We’ve used a few other brands and when our last machine came to the end of its useful life we decided to look at the HP Designjet.

“We print a large volume of vehicle graphics on self-adhesive vinyl. Having the print come off the printer dry makes an enormous difference to turnaround times as we can apply the graphics immediately. This can literally save us days on each job,” he says.

The new printer, installed in June by HP channel partner Jenrite, will enable the franchise branch to expand beyond adhesive vinyl products into new areas, such as wallpapers.

Brian Pretorius, director of operations at Sign-A-Rama Australia, says there are currently 15 Designjet L25500 printers throughout the franchise group this side of the Tasman. He expects another five to be taken up by new or existing local franchise owners by the end of the year.