Issue 123:July/Aug 2010 - Sign Update

PRODUCT News
Gdi and the rise of the LED
LED lighting is becoming ever more prevalent in signage, from
LED trough lights to colour changing LEDs but the feedback
we often get from our customers is that they understand
technology is developing but “what does this mean for them?”
Well at Gdi Trade Signs we develop components into
systems which are easy to sell because of the obvious benefits
enjoyed by the end user.
At Gdi we work tirelessly to bring the best signs we can to
the market place, constantly reviewing production methods and
developing ideas. A major part of our business is supplying LED
illuminated letters. One issue often raised by customers is,
“how do we hide the cable?”
Built up s/steel letters with fitted Gdi Trax rod connections.
View from outside glass, with LED illumination through Perspex letter face.
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View from inside the window with not a cable in sight.
The solution Gdi is offering
the sign industry is Gdi TRAX
So what is new about Gdi Trax?
An innovative new system of transmitting power has been
developed for LED illuminated built up letters called Gdi
Trax which is basically a new way of delivering power to
the individual built up letters. It uses a Gdi Trax rod
system to feed the power to the letters, replacing
unsightly cables with a 6mm dia s/steel Gdi Trax rod
system. This system eliminates the need to use a sign
tray to hide the wiring or threading the cable through the
fabric of the building that the letters are mounted on.
The advantage of this is, firstly, that the wiring is
not on view to the customer and secondly, it saves time
and money as it speeds up the fitter’s time on site and
removes the cost of additional components such as trays.
But the most amazing benefit of this system is that
it means our customers can now fix built up LED face
illuminated letters directly to glazing without the need to
drill the glass. The finished look is not only very neat, it is
absolutely stunning, giving a real 21st century solution to
a 20th century problem.
Although the system has not been on the market
long, a number of prestigious high street names in retail
and leisure are now specifying this system, and having
them installed to a number of sites throughout the UK.
In times when it is important to stand out from the crowd,
even some small independent businesses are specifying
this style of sign.
How much does it cost?
It is surprisingly affordable, as you are reducing the
cost of the materials and of course the time to install,
whilst improving the final look. Prices are subject to
specification. If you would like a quote for a current or
forthcoming project, please call 0800 146008 or email
sales@gdisigns.net. We will email a written quote back to
you the same day or for more information visit
www.gdisigns.net