Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions: #1

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Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions

By Jennifer Krampe

As the Customer Engagement Manager here at The Duratran Company, I often field a wide variety of questions from our customers. Questions ranging from, “Do you charge for layouts?” all the way to “How do I send artwork for an order?” and ”Help! I need this tomorrow!”

Thinking it might be helpful for our customers to have readily available answers to those questions, everyone on the Duratran Team put their heads together and came up with our list of ”Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions”.

Let’s start out with our #1 most frequently asked question:

1. How do I send files or artwork to the graphic designer for my order?

First we’ll cover the what type of file our graphic team can work with.

We support the following applications: All CS5 Adobe applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), as well as all previous versions. If we’re going to store your file for future use and multi-sized layouts, we prefer layered files. High resolution TIFF’s, JPG’s, and PDF’s are also all acceptable file types.

Preferred file sizes: All files that are half size of graphic requested, need to be 300 dpi or higher. All files that are at full size of graphic requested, can be 150 dpi or higher.

Have artwork?

Next, let’s go over how to send files to the graphic team.

Once you have the right file type ready to send, get it to us quickly by using this link: www.theduratrancompany.wetransfer.com. If you’re on our website, www.duratran.com, simply click on the ‘Send Files’ link on the left hand side column. Mailing us a CD is another option. Just send your disk to:

The Duratran Company
203 S. Cutler St
Spring Lake, MI 49456

Stay tuned for future blog posts about the rest of our “Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions”!

As always, the Duratran Team is available to answer any questions you may have regarding file types, how to send artwork, and everything else! Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 800-962-3119 if you have any questions.

 

Window Clings are Fantastic for Store Windows!

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Window Clings Create Dynamic Window Signs

Our window cling decals are made with 7mil gloss flexible vinyl. Window clings can be printed on white or clear material, and adhere to a window using static cling instead of an ahesive.

White clings are perfect for window signs and other promotional pieces, especially if you want a brilliant pop of color from your signage.

Clear window clings are great for messages!

Eye Catching Custom Contour Cut Window Clings

With the latest in contour cutting equipment, The Duratran Company can cut your window cling into any custom shape you can think of.

Easy to Install

Every window cling The Duratran Company ships includes all of the tools and instructions needed for installation. After easily peeling the media from the backing, using the squeegee and spray bottle from the Installation Kit,  and apply your window decal to any smooth non-porous surface, such as glass.

Still not sure how to install your window cling? View our instructional video:

Please call us at 1-800-962-3119 if you have any questions about window clings!

Perforated Window Vinyl Printing and Installation

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Perforated Vinyl is Perfect For Window Signs!

Retail storefronts can undoubtedly grab consumer attention with the right window signage. Proof of this can be seen at Carat N Karat in Flushing, NY, where we recently applied Perforated Vinyl to the storefront window for Tiffany Watch .

Perforated Vinyl is an excellent print solution for outdoor windows because it doesn’t inhibit viewing out from the inside. We call this perforated media ‘Invisa-View‘ and it is available in virtually any size.

As you can see from the photos below, full-color Perforated Vinyl  (Invisa-View) such as these can make quite an impact without restricting the view from inside the store!

Perforated Window Vinyl in Action

Perforated Vinyl has become increasingly popular for storefront windows. We named this product “Invisa-View“ because it captures the essence of the media. The 65/35 perforated pattern means that 65% of the vinyl media has surface to print and 35% is tiny holes. There is enough print surface to carry outstanding image resolution and color reproduction, but the tiny holes give off a ‘see through’ invisible appearance, particularly from behind.

Viewing from behind, the window will appear tinted but will not lose visibility. From the outside, the image appears solid with a slight opacity depending on the lighting.

Perforated Vinyl Mesh Storefront The Invisa-View is shipped in a tube along with all of the tools and instructions needed for installation. The media backing peels off to expose an adhesive back that should be applied to a smooth, clear, and clean surface for optimum results.

The Duratran Company offers printing and installation of Perforated Vinyl aka Invisa-View across the entire nation. Please call us at 1-800-962-3119 if you have any questions! 

 

 

Introducing our New Pop Up Banner Stands

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Looking for a banner stand that “stands” out?

We’ve added two new sizes of pop up banner stands that are now available to order. The ‘Super’ Stands are 49″ x 86″ and ‘Supreme’ Stands are 61″ x 86′. The banner stands are shipped with the printed graphic installed. Setup is easy, simply ‘pop up’ the banner.

Quality banner stands for any retail enviroment!

The new banner stands are equipped with the same sleek base design as our ‘Elite’ model, with a brushed silver finish, and chrome endcaps. The banner stand graphics are printed on our signature ‘Stay Flat’ Polyfilm material to avoid curling. The colors are brilliant giving the sign a solid, real life presence anywhere.