Products and Services

So you want something visual....read on for Signage 101

We’ll help you choose the right product
The main product used in signwriting is adhesive vinyl of which there are three main grades;
Promotional - used mainly for short term (6-12 mths) applications that have a very flat surface i.e Real Estate signs, window graphics

Intermediate - used for medium term (2-5 yr) applications that have mainly flat or slightly curved surfaces i.e. Simple vehicle graphics on glass or flat panels, building signs, labels

High Performance - Longer term (5-7yr) applications for flat, simple or complex curves i.e. Vehicle graphics and vehicle wraps, exposed building signs, specialty signage

There are a range of substrates we use but here are a few examples;
ACM - Aluminium Composite Material, two sheets of Aluminium with a Plastic core, very long life, can be cut to size, folded and routered to shape
Acrylic - used for many different applications involving illumination or folded for brochure holders
Corflute - inexpensive promotional grade product used extensively for real estate signs

As with vinyl, some are used for promotional purposes and some for a more higher performance purpose.

'Right product for the right application’ anything else involves a compromise'

You can rely on our Pricing
We have tried and tested many types of materials over the years to find what we like, to eliminate any returns. Some companies will give you a price that is significantly cheaper than others and say that it’s on quality materials. The truth is that in the majority of situations, we all use the same suppliers and the margins are much the same across the industry. So cheaper price, 9 times out of 10, means cheaper grade product is being used. If you want a cheaper option than the recommended proposal, then we are happy to provide this. However this will mean we will need to use a cheaper grade material resulting in a lesser quality product and shorter life span. Our intention is to make you money with your signs and have you as a business partner for more than just one sale, so we’ll always recommend the best option for your requirements.

How we Quote
When people come to us for a quote we apply this system; Where’s it going, What will it look like and What’s the budget. Using these summary questions we’ll then spend time understanding your requirements, ask a bunch of other questions and then design a solution that works. Seems simple but there is a lot of experience and knowledge to back that process up and our finished product will speak for itself.

It doesn't finish there though, we want to remain competitive and work with you, so if you have multiple quotes for a job, we're happy to run through them with you to make sure that what we have quoted is 'apples for apples' with the other quotes. As I've said above 'cheap' usually means cheap materials and we are more than happy to help you recognise the difference.

 

‘River City’s portfolio, reassuring manner and can do attitude was the main reason why they won the contract. It all came down to a matter of confidence. From day one we were on the same page and this made a very rewarding and productive relationship’

John Nutley - Australasian Project Manager for Clear Channel Interspace Airport Advertising


‘Our company has been involved with River City Signs for a period in excess of 10 years. At all times we have found them to be reliable and the standard of work provided by them to be of consistently good standard’

Kevin Laurence - General Manager AREINZ Lugtons

‘River City Signs is highly recommended to our retailers. We have found their service to our company and the retail client to be of exceptional standard. In a most recent case a retailer commented that of three suppliers contacted the interest shown by River City Signs in both presentation and desire to meet this customer’s requirement was superior’

Gary Hosking - Retail Development Manager New Zealand Lotteries

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