Guwahati Going Great To Be A Signage Hub Of The East
Yes, you read it right! East, not just North-East, mentioned in the headline above is where sign makers, signage printing machine & material suppliers in Guwahati city think they are going to rule someday. This North-East Indian city has embraced tremendous growth and expansion in its signage and graphic arts market over the last one decade or so. The travelling wagon of Sign & Graphics has roamed around the city to interact with a select host of prominent sign manufacturers, print service providers, suppliers of machines & media, who extensively work for clients around Guwahati, then the entire North-East, and far beyond. Here goes their story!
Sufalam Street, A Corner Full Of Innovations
Sufalam Street, alongside its sister concern Shristi, is ideally a one-stop provider of complete print and graphic display solutions. Monoj Das, Managing Director of Sufalam Street, says, “Certainly, we are now capable of delivering everything as per demands and choices of our clients, right from business cards up to outdoor billboards under our roof.” He adds that such capability of the company is developed through a structured process in which they eventually launched Shristi as a digital offset printing unit that currently caters commercial graphic prints and finished products such as catalogues, fliers, inserts, brochures, cards, pamphlets, etc.
Manoj further mentions that the production setup of Sufalam Street has recently been upgraded with the SS channel bending machine, laser welding machine, and fibre laser cutting machine. “Earlier, we used to outsource metal cutting jobs. Today, we are fully capable to handle all sorts of cutting in-house, even 1mm thick SS and MS metal sheets,” he adds. He further adds that it’s not only the new metal cutting capability but also the production speed which they now maintain precisely to deliver all the end-products on the strictest deadlines, hand-to-hand, on the same day.
Backed by a team of 70 skilled printing & production professionals, Sufalam Street boasts a state-of-the-art production setup where equipped a fleet of high-end machines comprising HandTop HTL3200 (UV LED 3.2m roll-to-roll printer), HP Latex 365, EPSON SureColor SC S40670, K-Bend K3000 channel letter bending machine, Graphtec vinyl cutter, among others. “We cater everything to clients across North-East and beyond. There are many growth factors evolving around Guwahati that can make the city a signage hub of East India in the near future,” affirms Manoj.
Umang Communications, A Mega Production Player
Umang Communications, a complete 360 degree signage (advertising) & event solution company, is known not only for catering a widest range of stunning finished products but also being the producer of largest print volume in the city. The company’s flawless print service, dazzling print outputs, and outstanding end-products are the outcome of a state-of-the-art colossal production setup and commitment of a dedicated printing & production team. Amit Jain, Managing Director of Umang Communications Private Limited, says, “We are proud to be the leader in terms of offering widest range of finished products and highest production volume in Guwahati.”
With a production facility of 17,000 sqft constructed area, Umang Communications is equipped with arrays of machines for printing, CNC routing, laser cutting, engraving, etc. “We are equipped with all the technological platforms for printing in any format, either roll-to-roll or flatbed or hybrid or anything,” informs Amit, adding the raft machines in the facility are from the leading brands like EPSON, Allwin, and others. A team of around 70 staff members is one of the most consistently identified vital forces driving Umang Communications for quick service and high-volume delivery of 50,000sqft prints every day.
Since its inception in the year 2011, Umang Communications has been working for big corporate clients based in Guwahati and beyond. Bharat Petroleum, Pepsi, Indian Oil, and Anchor, to mention a few, are some of the company’s longstanding clients. Retail being the sector where dwelled many of the company’s key clients, Umang Communications produces outstanding range of POS & POSM solutions, store fixtures, standees, etc. After all, Umang Communications is an authorised convertor of 3M, Starflex, LX Hausys, and ORAFOL
Sai International, A Source Of All Solutions
Sai International, a one-stop corner supplying varied printing media, machines, and all associated solutions to print service providers, sign shops, and sign makers, was established in the year 2012. Located strategically in a bustling by-lane of Gorchuk near the National Highway, Sai International is stood at an easily accessible spot where customers can readily approach, reach, and pick products of their choice satisfactorily. Sandeep Kumar (Sunny) Chhabra, Proprietor of Sai International, says they value their clients’ success in business with what they supply and serve.
Printing media, materials, and machines which are currently stocked at Sai International for immediate supply or shipment are from Sunlex, Onix, Astariglas ras, Aceflex, ColorJet, and Roland. About the products they procure in their warehouse, Sunny emphasises, “Economical print materials and machines cannot be lasted long. They eventually fail to produce the exact print quality and textures which clients demand and desire. That’s why we at Sai International believe in providing the ‘value for money’ products that balance cost and quality.
Sai International serving clients based in every nook and corner of North-East region and beyond. Sunny states that Guwahati is becoming an epicentre of all signage printing materials and machines for clients dotted all over the East. He recalls that the days when the city’s signage printing and production companies had been depending on Kolkata or Cuttack for anything are over—‘Guwahati is self-reliant and growing as future hub of the Eastern Indian signage market’. Sai International is currently backed by a team of 20 staff members and Sunny is joined by his bother Hunny in the business.
Galaxy Technologies, A Complete Quality Portfolio
An accredited partner of EPSON and other reputed global brands of machines and printing media such as Wyte distributing in and around Guwahati city, Galaxy Technologies is recognised as a one-stop supplier of best-in-class machines and materials. Along with the entire range of SureColor Series printers, complemented by other finishing and cutting machines like Yueming laser engraving machines, the company creates such as an impactful product portfolio which is ideally a complete range filled with quality choices and options. Since its establishment in 2014, Galaxy Technologies has been a key supplier of EPSON SureColor models among clients across the North-East India and beyond.
“Geographically, we cover the entire Eastern region. Earlier, Guwahati was merely a market with some print service providers and sign makers. However, the last one decade has witnessed a tremendous development as machines, materials, and any advanced sign making solutions are readily available regionally. It signifies a value that determines Guwahati to become a new self-reliant signage hub pivotally handling the whole Eastern region of India,” mentions Chandan Kumar, Proprietor of Galaxy Technologies.
With a team of 30 staff members, Galaxy Technologies serves their clients with quality machines and materials. “When it comes to printing media which we currently stock, all varieties are exclusively included. However, we would say our Wyte range of media covers everything about what print service providers or sign makers ever want for producing highly innovative and unconventional applications like wall graphics, floor graphics, fabric prints, etc. using vinyl, wall paper, translite, leatherette, etc,” informs Chandan, adding, “We keep moving for more to be added into our portfolio!”
Fastrack Signage, A Player On Fast Lane
Headquartered in Imphal (Manipur), Fastrack Signage is now on the fast lane to expand its footprints in other cities and geographies of North-East India. “When we talk about the current scenario of the signage industry in North-East India, Guwahati is happened to be the city or region where all new developments in terms of infrastructures, rapid expansion of the retail sector and others are taking place in and around the city. It ultimately unfolds fresh business prospects and possibilities for sign makers or everyone involves in the industry. This is the ultimate reason why we foray into the city,” says Yanglem Surjeet, Managing Director of Fastrack Signage.
Strategically located in Jyotikuthi area on Lokhra Road, Fastrack Signage’s Guwahati branch is handled by a team of 15 skilled staff members. The production facility is fully equipped with a line of machines of all formats, technologies, and configurations that consist of solvent, eco-solvent, CNC router, laser engraver, epoxy letter making machine, and many others. “We believe in giving the signage to business which deserves to get noticed!” tells Surjeet, adding, “Constant adaptation to changes and dynamics in techniques and technologies of sign making is the spice of our activity.”
Proxy letters manufactured by Fastrack Signage are gaining popularity. These letters are customisable in accordance to the clients’ demand and desire. They are made of acrylic resins and embedded LEDs glow them like anything unique in varieties of vivid colours and coated in all possible RAL colour tones. “In addition to sign making, we also represent some brands like Colors Digital India (CDI), Super Us, and others to distribute their products across North-East India. It makes us a multi-tasking company engaging not only in sign making but also the supply of machines which many buyers found them satisfactory and happy with our unconditional post-sales service support,” affirms Surjeet.
Shiv Media, A total Solution Provider
Widely acknowledged for being a total signage solution provider, Shiv Media situated on AK Road at Paltan Bazar in Guwahati is one of the most prominent sign makers in the city. Its young and enthusiastic founder Aditya Agrawal is full of zeal which eventually helps his clients get the right and impressive signage graphics and solutions. It’s the dedication of the team of 20 well-trained and skillful staff members and a fleet of high-end machines at Shiv Media’s production facility which finally add thrill to every piece of signage graphics and solutions they deliver.
MIMAKI UCJV 300-160, EPSON SureColor S40670, and an array of finishing equipment are some of the key machines currently running productively at Shiv Media’s production facility. “Since we started business in 2010, we never ever remained reluctant in upgrading our machine portfolio with the latest, trendy, and advanced machines and equipment. This is how we become the chosen vendor for many big corporate brands in Guwahati and other surrounding cities in Sikkim and North Bengal,” mentions Aditya.
Aditya further mentions that it has been great to be on the forefront of expansion in business with client base expanding beyond Guwahati. “Unlike the then old days, Guwahati signage market is gaining new grounds in making innovative, trendy, and modern signage solutions which many sign makers in the city had never had the capability to pull them off. Today, we are on the right track to rule not only the North-East but also the entire Eastern region,” concludes Aditya
Choudhury Printing, A Creator Of Creative Solutions
Maker of 3D signs and such solutions, Choudhury Printing is where creativity finds its deserved space. “In addition to usual print job for signage graphics, we equally focus on something unconventional. This is how we enjoy printing and production of signage and graphic solutions,” tells Suresh Choudhury, Founder of Choudhury Printing. All creativity and productivity at Choudhury Printing are the outcome of the company’s team of 12 highly-skilled and experienced staff members and a raft of advanced and highly-capable printing machines and finishing equipment.
Some of the key machines which play vital roles in controlling creativity at Choudhury Printing are the EPSON XP600 eco-solvent and others that include CNC routers, laser engraving machines, channel letter bending machines, etc. Suresh comments, “We are now just at the threshold of business. Our establishment is relatively new in the market. Since our beginning in the year 2016, we always set ourselves to work in an unconventional manner, offering works of creativity, revolving around fresh innovations, and trendy signage solutions.”
When asked about what next about Choudhury Printing on the front of upgrading manpower and machine portfolio, Suresh says they are now gearing up to magnify the company’s team with further appointments of qualified design professionals and new line of machines of different formats and technologies. “UV printing machines and roll-to-roll printers are our next target. With the flexibility of UV printing technology, we are planning to penetrate into new domains to tap new clients in the near future,” he asserts.
Décor & Sign, An Expert In Decor Displays
As the name clearly suggests, Décor and Sign has been an acclaimed signage and décor art printing and production company with its client base expanding across the whole North-East India. In this, Kandarpa Deka, Proprietor of Décor and Sign, says they predominantly work for clients in the retail sector. “In addition, we work for some regular clients from the corporate domain too. For them, we indulge in various turnkey projects such as interior graphics and displays at corporate buildings and environment sign systems in residential colonies and societies,” he adds.
Supported by a team of 18 well-trained and skillful staff members, Décor and Sign spreads it client base far beyond Guwahati. “Be it a client from Dimapur in Nagaland or Cuttack in Odisha, we never let them down. Our team will coordinate every client, irrespective of where do they reside. This is how we spread our footprints across the length and breadth of North-East and East India,” he adds. He further mentions that they have even worked for various clients from North Bengal.
Channel letter bending machine, laser engraver, router cutting system, and an eco-solvent printer are some of the machines which the team of Décor and Sign is efficiently running to meet the need of every client’s demand for décor signage systems. Kandarpa conclusively states that they are still on the road to expansion which they will do for décor and signage projects using newer machines and technologies that can add more spice and creativity to their works and finished outputs.