http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog A sign manufacturer's blog. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:19:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Customers are important, they are our next week's wages, but do you ever get customers who come in and demand an instant quotation. Never seen them before, probably never see them again but we must stop looking after our long term, good paying clients to get this quick quote done ... http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/11/25/customers-bless-em/ Most people assume that when you make signs, that that's all you do. We go that extra mile however - we do perform other sign-related services that can make a big difference. Here's an example: The sign is nearly ruined as you can see, the sprayed on lettering covering the sign. ... http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/11/13/sign-maintenance-work/ As Christmas approaches we think we should inform you that we will be closed from 12.00pm on Friday 19th December 2008 and will re-open at 8.00am Monday 5th January 2009. We would like to wish all our customers a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year! http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/11/11/christmas-holiday-2008/ There are many places in industrial estates, industrial buildings or complexes, or offices, where you need a Permit to Work Safety Sign Sticker. It might be because of dangerous machinery, or because of secrecy issues (industrial espionage is real, you know), but whatever the reason this safety sign sticker is ... http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/05/20/permit-to-work-safety-sign-sticker/ Here is a safety sign sticker that can be used in a variety of places - the Hot Surface Safety Sign Sticker. Clearly it shows heat coming off of a surface and immediately I think of a kitchen. Perhaps a restaurant kitchen, or a supermarket rotisserie? There are many different kinds ... http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/05/06/hot-surface-safety-sign-sticker/ There are many situations where a Do Not Operate Safety Sign Sticker could come in handy. Perhaps an industrial plant where a machine is undergoing maintenance? Or maybe in conjunction with a No Unauthorised Usage Safety Sign Sticker that would require someone who is fully trained in a machine to ... http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/05/02/do-not-operate-safety-sign-sticker/ In homage to Gavin & Stacey, the title says it all. Well, will tell it all. We are a small company, and justifiably proud to have succeeded to this point. Like many small companies there have been trials and tribulations, ups and downs. With the time and dedication of many people ... http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/05/01/whats-occurring/ Every cycle (which we should add seems to come round faster and faster) we have an external audit. This isn't for any one thing, but rather for the BS5750 standard (ISO 9000) which GRS Sign Company Ltd. signed up for (excuse the pun) in 1993. It is a system of quality ... http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/04/30/passed-audit/ This is a rather odd safety sign sticker, but one that does definately have a place. Perhaps a dance hall where the floor is kept pristine and shiny? Boots wouldn't be welcome there. Or in an industrial setting for a clean room, or laboratories, or perhaps a carpet showroom - ... http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/04/23/no-boots-safety-sign-stickers/ There are occasions (and seemingly more and more of them as time goes by) where man's best friend isn't so wanted or loved. That's where the No Dogs Safety Sign Sticker can come in handy, to inform the general public, or perhaps employees, that dogs are not welcome. Clearly it shows ... http://www.grssigns.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/04/22/no-dogs-safety-sign-stickers/