By Cassandra Balentine
A variety of trade-only printers are ready to pick up the slack when a print service provider may be stuck.
We discuss the benefits and concerns of hiring trade-only printers, specifically in the yard sign business, in our May issue. Here we offer provider highlights.
FireSprint
FireSprint is a nationwide leader in trade-only yard signs. “We offer the lowest wholesale pricing for 1-, 2-, 3-, and full-color signs, one-day production, and free express shipping on yard signs,” shares Gene Hamzhie, CEO, FireSprint.
He suggests also considering FireSprint for banners, stickers, and foamcore.
“Orders can be placed anytime at firesprint.com. Most yard sign orders placed before midnight will enjoy one day production and free one to three day shipping,” adds Hamzhie.
Georgia Printco
Georgia Printco’s offerings include various types of banners, backlit, adhesives, dye-sublimation (dye-sub), and rigid products.
Good Guys Signs (GGS) Wholesale
About 40 percent of GGS’ work is yard sign printing, both digital and PMS-based silk screen printing.
The company also prints t-shirts/bags and such via silkscreen and direct-to-film printing.
Its vinyl printing takes advantage of multiple print technologies, including latex, resin, UV, UV gel, and eco-solvent.
Its in-stock vinyls are Oracal brand for economy and bulk printing, and 3M for premium applications.
For GSS’ dye-sub applications, it utilizes an Epson press for 63 inches or less; a DGI for ten-foot printing; and a Miller Digitran for sewing silicone into silicone edge graphics.
It relies on Chromaluxe brand aluminum for aluminum sublimation printing.
Showdown Displays
Specific to yard signs, Showdown Displays offers printing of standard and custom shapes along with the stake hardware to display in the ground.
However, Kent Dunham, VP of sales, Showdown Displays, points out that yard signs are only a small percentage of what it offers. “Our top categories we sell are table throws, retractable banners, tents, signage, and floor displays for trade shows and events. All of our categories include items for both indoor and outdoor usage.”
Signs 365
Signs365 is a grand format, trade-only wholesale printer. It offers a variety of full-color, high-quality printed products all produced in 24 hours. $10 Overnight Anywhere shipping is available on all products.
Supreme Color Graphics
Yard signs make up more than half of Supreme Color Graphics’ business.
It also specializes in crafting custom signage that often requires cutting, routing, and other specialized finishes. “We have a diverse range of rigid and roll materials including Coroplast, PVC, styrene in various thicknesses, foam core, banners, posters, decals, window and wall clings, and vehicle magnets.
“Our popular custom products include easel-back signage like life-size standees, floor signs, and counter signs. Additional custom products consist of bollard sleeves, handheld signs, case cards, point of purchase signage, and more,” says Grant Waters, operations manager, Supreme Color Graphics.
Yard Sign Ninjas
Yard Sign Ninjas caters to the wholesale printing segment by offering a comprehensive portfolio of signage solutions tailored to clients’ needs—recyclable corrugated plastic, poly bag, poly-coated cardboard, and magnetic signs, plus its own line of innovative and patented wire stands.
“Our state-of-the-art hardware capabilities enable us to produce digitally printed signs with lightning speed, precision, and consistency, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp graphics. Our user-friendly online ordering platform allows clients to place orders seamlessly, with options for customization and fast turnaround times,” shares Jeff Hartman, CEO, Yard Sign Ninjas.
Yard signs represent a significant portion of work at Yard Sign Ninjas. “As a leading wholesale supplier, we cater to the demand for high-quality, digitally printed yard signs across various industries and applications. Our expertise in producing eye-catching, durable yard signs has earned us a reputation for excellence among our clients and peers in the printing industry,” says Hartman.
Trade-Only Partners
Wholesale printers are available when the need arises. It is essential to find the right partner to provide quality work in tight turnarounds.
May2024, Digital Output
