4 Top Challenges that Sign Shops are Facing

Posted On: August 08, 2023

TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL 

THE BEST BUSINESSES ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO IMPROVE


A recent survey conducted found that the top challenges that sign shops are facing include;

  • Getting approval to add equipment and services
  • Keeping your shop fully staffed
  • The investment required to add services
  • Knowing when to outsource or hire a team


We, at Gregory, are excited about the growth our customers are experiencing. Whether it’s a independently owned sign shop, a national sign company or a franchise, our significant investments add up to increased performance that can be trusted to handle the most demanding print job queues. 

Our investments include:

  • Additional flatbed cutter added
  • Improved laser, router and knife tools
  • Ability to cut foamboard, kiss cutting vinyl decals, coroplast knife
  • Capabilities in cutting more materials
  • Enhanced acrylic cutting performance with polished edges
  • 4 new resin printers
  • White Ink printing capabilities
  • Spectrophotometer for color matching
  • New banner welding machine for increased output and stronger seams







IS PARTNERING WITH US RIGHT FOR YOU?

Gregory can help any sign company with material or supply needs or let us handle your printing. 

Here are some questions to ask if you are not sure whether Gregory would be a good partner for you:



  1. Have you had to turn down projects because your business didn’t have the capabilities?
  2. Are you worried that the market is changing, and it requires a lot of investment to keep up?
  3. Do you have marketing and signage or graphic ideas that you want to offer to your customers but you don’t have the equipment?
  4. Are you having a hard time keeping knowledgeable and trained staff in house?
  5. Do you currently use two different vendors for material substrates and printing?

"We have advanced our production capabilities in printing and finishing by investing in new equipment that gives us ultimate quality control and additional automation in our workflows," said Dan Brace, CEO of Gregory, Inc. "We have continued to invest in our customers’ growth and are excited about the additional services we can offer. It allows us to be a true partner with our customers."



Partnering with Gregory allows us to form a partnership that works best for you.



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