Signs and Graphics Panels

Supplier: Adgraphix
Goods/ services: Large format digital output; interpretation sign fabrication, printing and installation services Indoor and outdoor applications. Can provide design-engineering assistance on the development of custom solutions. Can also do banners, vehicle graphics, illuminated signs, murals
Examples of work:  Extensive DOC work across South Island
Comments: “XD Durasign” product is the most commonly-used product by DOC for interp signs in outdoor settings.  See this product spec sheet (DOCDM link) for details.
Contact details:
Adgraphix
16 Buchan Street
Sydenham
PO Box 22153
Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone:  Ph: 03-365 6770
Fax: 03-365 6750
Email: info@adgraphix.co.nz
Web: http://www.adgraphix.co.nz/

Supplier: Armsign (Australia-based company in New South Wales)
Goods/ services: All manner of interpretive signs utilizing etched anodized / polycure on aluminium, posters and banners, complete hardware and mounts/fittings for signs, shelters.  Also offer graphic design, illustration, installation design and project management services.
Examples of work:  New South Wales National Parks & Wildlife, Parks Victoria, Queensland Parks & Wildlife and others
Comments: Extensive product range, good track record regarding services
Contact details:
Armsign Pty Ltd
6 Holland Street
Goonellabah NSW 2480
Phone:  02 6625 1122
Freephone in AUS:  1300-726-338
Fax:  02 6625 2400
Email: sales@armsign.com.au
Web: www.armsign.com.au

Branch Design
Specialising in:
Content development, interpretation and wayfinding panels and signs, illustrations, asset management systems
Contact details:
Damian Stone
5 Greenhill Rd
Ngatimoti
RD1 Motueka, 7160
Phone: 03 526 8116
Email: design@branchdesign.co.nz
Web: www.branchdesign.co.nz

Supplier: Cognita NZ Multi Media & Web Solutions
Goods/ services: Printing and production of outdoor or indoor graphics and signage.
Comments: DOC preferred outdoor signs supplier. Audio and multi media including listening posts.
Examples of work: DOC signs
Contact details:
Tony Lilleby or Malcolm Wardlaw
PO Box 1504
Nelson
Email: cognita@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.cognita.co.nz

Supplier: ColourWorx
Goods/ services: Printing and production of outdoor or indoor graphics and signage
Comments: Environmentally friendly printing options – low emissions, water-based inks, etc.
Examples of work: Auckland Regional Council, Manukau City Council, Franklin Council
Contact details:
Lisa Thistlethwaite.
Tel: 09 263 0500
Fax: 09 263 0501
Mobile: 021 628 191
Email: Lisa@colourworx.co.nz
Web: http://www.colourworx.co.nz/

Supplier: DAC
Goods/ services: Interpretation panels, portable wall displays, portable banner stands, exhibition and sign graphics, photographic services
Comments: Wellington Conservancy uses DAC for most of their outdoor interpretation panels
Examples of work: 90% of the panels in Te Papa
Contact details:
17 Wigan Street
Marion Square
Wellington
Email: sales@dac.co.nz
Web: www.dac.co.nz

Supplier: Image Lab
Goods/ services: Printing, film processing, online image management, exhibitions and other displays.
Comments:  Based in Wellington and have provided services to a range of corporate clients since 1976.
Examples of work:  Wellington City Art Gallery Theatre, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Contact details: 
Shane McAlister – Sales Manager
Postal address:  PO Box 1602, Wellington, New Zealand
Physical address: 22 Wigan Street , Wellington
or  PO Box 778, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone: 0800 22 88 44
Mobile: 027-280-0118
www.imagelab.co.nz

Supplier: Metal Image
Contact:  Andrew Robbie  (andrew@metalimage.co.nz)
Goods/ services: Anodised aluminium signs, labels, structures
Comments: Perhaps best known for their botanical labels which are widely used by DOC and other organisations.  Metal Image has a library of over 200 botanical signs to choose from. Their products are also applicable to colourised works and other types of interpretative signs.
Examples of work: http://www.metalimage.co.nz/product1.php
Contact details:
Physical address: Unit F   -   118 Bush Road    -   Albany   -   Auckland
Postal address: PO Box 101940   -   NSMC    -   Auckland (0745)
Free phone: 0800 935 2235                    Tel: 0064 +9-415 3610Fax 0064 +9-415 3609
http://www.metalimage.co.nz/

Supplier: Miller Metal Imaging (Australia-based company in New South Wales)
Goods/ services: All manner of interpretive signs utilizing photo anodized aluminium.
Examples of work:  Taronga Zoo Sydney, Parks Victoria, State Forests NSW, Sydney City Council and others
Comments: 10 year guarantee on product (see website for details)
Contact details:
1-3 / 8 Brigantine Street
Byron Bay, NSW  2481
Phone:  02-6685-5463
Fax:  02-6685-5385
Email: infor@millermetalimaging.com
Web: http://www.millermetalimaging.com/

Supplier: Nelson Signs
Goods/ services: Signage production
Examples of work: Signage for DOC (traditional green/yellow signs), HB Regional Council, Napier City Council, Transit New Zealand etc.
Comments: First sign company in New Zealand to be audited to Quality Assurance Standard TQS1 Contact details:
8 Hyderabad Road
Napier
Email: info@nelsonsigns.co.nz
Web: www.nelsonsigns.co.nz

Supplier: Process Signs
Goods/ services: Interpretation (and orientation) signage fabrication and production, including powder-coated alloy with 3M over-laminated anti graffiti print Can also do spray application utilizing DOC color scheme, on panel board, alloy or simple coreflute.  Can provide customized solutions.
Examples of work: DOC interp and orientation signs across the country, Rotorua District Council
Contact details:
Chris Baker
10 Sheffield Place
Onekawa
Napier
06-843-5858  or  027-498-4472
Web:  (not an official site, but has some information— http://sites.yellow.co.nz/site/processsigns/
Email: process_signs@xtra.co.nz