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Fine Cut Graphic Imaging have laser engraved a piece of toast for a promotional competition for local radio station Heart FM. Heart FM are running the competition "Heart Art" and have asked for photos of their logo being displayed in the most interesting way as possible.
Check out their Facebook page for all the entries.
Fine Cut Engrave the First iPad 2 in the UK
Fine Cut Graphic Imaging are thrilled to laser engrave the first new iPad raising a large amount of money for a charitable cause. Fine Cut have been laser engraving iPads and iPods for some time and were chosen to engrave this prestigious iPad due to the outstanding results acheived on previous models.
The new iPad was laser marked to raise money for the charity HHUGS, selling at the charity auction for an impressive £3500 which goes to show the desireability of customised iPads. The complex design covered the entire back of the iPad, requiring precision positioning to avoid sensitive parts such as the camera and apple logo. Fine Cut received and returned the iPad within 24 hours ensuring it was engraved and ready for auction in plenty of time, which was greatly appreciated by the customer who remarked:
“Many thanks to you and everyone at Fine Cut for your work on the Apple iPad 2. The finished result was excellent and your service was brilliant to say the least, all the way from the live chat on the website through to the delivery in the end.”
Investing in a Bright Future
With an exciting new image on the horizon and talented young staff joining the company, Sussex based label and marking specialist Fine Cut Graphic Imaging Ltd are investing in a bright new future.
Over the coming months Fine Cut are looking to launch a redesigned website and image with accompanying fresh, new marketing campaigns and advertising. They are also looking to expand the current Fine Cut Labels Direct brand which offers a simple online trading version of the Fine Cut service, providing fast, affordable, hassle free ordering with a choice from hundreds of industrial labeling solutions.
With four new members of staff joining the already 40 strong company since the beginning of 2011, Fine Cut are looking to build upon the successes of 2010. New members include Katie who has joined the Design Studio, bringing graphic design knowledge and a keen eye for detail, she will be assisting with many of the new concepts the company is looking to achieve and give fresh insight and ideas. Another new creative member is Jason who has joined the Laser Engraving department. Tasked with developing the capabilities of Fine Cuts laser marking service and pushing the boundaries of the state of the art software utilised throughout the company, Jason’s enthusiasm will help drive the expansion of the department into new markets including the engraving of consumer items such as iPads and phones.
Also joining the firm, is a highly experienced Newfoil and Thermal print technician, who will be assisting in the busy Hot Foil label department as well as a talented young engineer with a illustrious background who will add to the already highly skilled advanced engineering team.
Alongside the new staff Fine Cut are also continuing their investment in new digital print technology with the intention to expand their diverse product offering and provide new and existing customers yet more cutting edge and cost effective solutions. With a focus on reducing lead times and improving print quality.
With advancements in virtually every department, it is easy to see why customers rely upon the consistent quality and service offered by Fine Cut Graphic Imaging. Dedicated to upholding their quality service, and capable of delivering almost any label or marking requirement, including screen and digitally printed labels, membranes and nameplates, laser and precision engraving services and even state of the art five axis engineering...Fine Cut is well positioned for a bright future!
Tuned perfection for domed labels
Fine Cut Graphic Imaging Ltd have recently manufactured complicated domed labels for a new revolutionary auto-tuning guitar bridge. Instructed with printing the set of domed labels for the bridge, Fine Cut had to use a mix of both Digital and traditional screen printing to achieve the complicated design which includes a tiny label with 9 individual illuminated windows as well as a metallic silver ink.
2010 Festive Celebrations
Well its that time of year again! 2010 is drawing to a end and all of us at Fine Cut Graphic Imaging Ltd would like to wish all our customers a merry christmas and thank you for your custom over the past year.
To celebrate the festive period, Fine cut also held their annual christmas party at the weekend which was a fun evening with a Bond theme held at Brighton Racecourse. As you can see from the attire, everyone tried their best to be the suave secret agent - apart from a few brave souls who decided a villian was more suiting to their persona.
The party was a fantastic opportunity to let everyones hair down (some more than others) after the busy and eventful year which has seen real growth in the label and engraving sectors.
Fine Cuts Fittest (?)
The ladies of Fine Cut Graphic Imaging Ltd have recently run the 'Race For Life' charity event at Stanmer Park, Brighton.
All of them sported the events bright pink shirts - as can be seen from the photo opposite. The event is held across the country and this particular race attracted 3000 women who walk, jog or run the 5k track.
Fine Cut is proud to have had the chance to take part in the event and particulary proud of our employees that took part. For their efforts they managed to raise a massive £600 for the charity which I am sure you will agree is a fantastic sum. We would also like to thank any of you who kindly sponsored them.
Fine Cut's Marathon Man
Tony Southam of the Hotfoil Printing department has
completed the inaugural Brighton marathon in his best ever time.
Tony, running in aid of 'Guide dogs for the blind', beat his best ever marathon time - completing the course in a impressive 3 hours 27 minutes. All of us at Fine Cut would like to congratulate Tony in his amazing achievement and thank anyone who has sponsored and supported his fund raising.
Fine Cut award for Finishing
Fine Cut's annual award in the 'Bookbinder' - Journal of the society of bookbinders - has this year been won by A.E Housman for 'A Shropshire Lad'.
The book has been bound beautifully and decorated elaborately with mid-green goatskin, gilt edges and gold detail. Mark Harrison commented "I was influenced by the Arts & Crafts style, the words 'gold' or 'golden' occur ten times in the text"
Mark will receive the Fine Cut trophy as well as £100 of bookbinding supplies vouchers which can be redeemed from our extensive range of bookbinding equipment.
Fine Cut welcome ex-employee
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Wells to Fine Cuts staff.
Dean has been appointed as our new Business Development Manager and comes from a illustrious background in labels and marking. We are confident he will push Fine Cut forward in 2010 and further as we expand our product lines to include electrofomed badges, domed labels, aluminium nameplates as well as continuing to deliver the quality and service that Fine Cut has become known for.
Dean will predominately be dealing with our screen print, digital printed labels and new identification and badging offerings - so if you have any requirement please get in touch now and Dean or one of our other helpful consultants will be able to advise on the best solution to meet your label or marking requirement.
Personalised Labels
Why not take advantage of Fine Cut's experience in the manufacture of personalised labels.
Fine Cut can now offer the ability to personalise each and every label as you require. Perhaps you need a photograph of different employees to appear on individual labels or maybe you simply need to consecutively number each label for product tracking or asset management.
With Fine Cut's Direct Digital Process (DDP) this is now possible, so why not request a quote for your next label project as you can rest assured that you will still receive the quality finish that Fine Cut is renowned for with the added benefit of any personalisation or serialisation that you require.
QA Manager 21st Birthday Charity Skydive
Jack pollard, Fine Cut's QA Manager, as now completed his charity skydive. Heres his story...
"My 21st started with a two hour journey to Salisbury to a small place called Sarum airfield. I arrived at 8:30am with my family eager to watch. Sunny but chilly conditions I signed in and met the crazy team at the skydive centre. After watching the promotional video (including statistics on safety 1 in 370 people have an injury!) it was a short delay until the briefing. I had a coffee whilst mulling over my crazy idea and watched a few people having flying lessons.
Around 9.30 I had a briefing with Gordon (the crazy South African organiser) on the body position I had to adopt in the plane and when freefalling through the sky.
I then went back inside and paid in my various monies for the charity and jump. Another to signatures and disclaimers later I was ready for the call!
Another hour went by so we cracked out the picnic, during this time I watched a few people parachuting and all the people that I had training with had all been up (and come down)
Around 11 o’clock I got the call it was my turn soon so got the gear on. A lovely blue all in one with funny leg pieces followed by harnesses, a leather cap and plastic goggles and I was all set to go.
I met Jim, the guy I was going to be attached to. With him having done 6998 jumps I felt a little better.
5 minutes of pictures and waiting and he said we had to go as the plane was on its way back down. A short drive around to the other side of the field and we were ready.
Gordon and a lady touched down a it was looking like we were going to have to go on a hold as conditions were changing. The pilot radioed and said conditions were fine and Jim was happy to do it.
The plane landed and we climbed aboard. The plane took off and we started the climb to 10,000 feet (in a plane held together with tape!)
Finch the camera man took some footage before Jim told me its time to be strapped together.
Through the clouds we went looking pretty high before Jim shows me his watch and we are only at 5000 feet.
Once at 10,000 ft the pilot shouted over the roar of the engine that we had 30 seconds. I put my hat and goggles on and my heart began to race.
Finch opened the roller door and clambered to the outside of the plane, no going back now Jim and I swung our legs over the edge of the plane.
Looking down out of the plane I got a tap on the shoulder, crossed my arms.
WE JUMP!!!!!!!
Amazing we drop 4500 ft in what seems like 10 seconds over 100mph its an experience that cant be described.
Hurtling towards the ground with finch doing spins below and filming myself and jim, Tings suddenly slowed down and the parachute had opened. Everything is still and calm, no noise at all.
Jim guides me through steering and lets me take the controls. We slowly drift down and prepare to land. Feet up and arms raised with a sharp yank of the ropes at the last second and we touch effortlessly on the ground.
Before I have time to think Jim and Finch have packed up their chutes and are back in the plane to do it again!
What an amazing experience would love to do it again.
A big thank you to everyone that sponsored me I have raised hundreds of pounds for the great charity, The Alzheimer’s society."
Discounted Nipping Press
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For a limited time only, Fine Cut's Bookbinding division is offering their hand crafted Nipping Press at a discounted pr
ice of SORRY THIS OFFER HAS NOW FINISHED
After much interest in the product, manufactured by the 'Royal Warrant' holders, Fine Cut have decided to let the first 10 customers to sign up, to purchase the brand new Nipping Press at a fraction of the original price (Normal RRP £1600).
For your chance to purchase this amazing Nipping Press, just click here and pay your small deposit. Don't miss out.... ACT NOW.
Circuitape Re-brand
Fine Cut are excited to announce the re-branded name of their standard range of labels, formerly Circuitape, which will now operate as Fine Cut LABELS DIRECT.
It was decided to consolidate all our operations under one corporate identity, which will allow Fine Cut Graphic Imaging to provide a even better customer experience whilst supplying the same quality products that we have become known for.
Fine Cut LABELS DIRECT will provide all the range of standard labels Circuitape once supplied plus some new additions to the catalogue. All existing Circuitape customers will also be able to continue using their existing accounts as well as having the ability to pay by credit card - via the new area of the Fine Cut website
www.finecut.co.uk/labelsdirect
Jeremy Gumbley
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Fine Cut's sponsorship of Jeremy Gumbley in the 2008 Seat Cupra Championship was a fantastic venture into the world of high octane motorsport. Sadly the championship was discontinued in 2009 but Jeremy continues to be involved in motorsport so be sure to check on his progress and where he is winning races, just visit www.jeremygumbley.com. Finishing with a very respectable 102 points in his final season with Seat, means that it won't be long before we are all enjoying the speed of Jeremy's driving once again.
Top Five Tips for Durable Product Labelling
1. Ensure that the product surface is clean and you utilise the smoothest and flattest area on the product. Make sure you request the appropriate adhesive for irregular or cylindrical surfaces.
2. For maximum durability use either under surface technology printing such as screen printing, digital printing or hot foil printing (laminated).
3. To achieve the ultimate performance on thermal transfer printed labels it is imperative that the correct material, ribbon, speed and temperature settings are adhered to.
4. For external environments or extreme internal environments use Stainless Steel, Aluminium or Polyester labels.
5. To achieve a vibrant colour print and increased durability consider under surface printing onto Polycarbonate via a dedicated digital print press.
Royal Warrant Renewal
Fine Cut are pleased to announce that their Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen has been renewed for a further 5 years due to their continued supply to the Royal household. To view the renewal letter click here
Digitally Printed Graphic Overlay
To showcase the amazing quality and versatility of our Digital Print Process (DPP) we have recently sent out stunning examples of Graphic Overlays, printed on our state of the art Digital Printer.
Highlighting the print quality, visual effects and range of substrates available when utilising our Digital Printer the sample has been deemed a great success. To request your own graphic overlay sample or to discuss your particular requirements further please call our sales team on 01903 751666
FREE Label Audit
For a limited time Fine Cut Graphic Imaging are pleased to offer a FREE label audit which along with our new technology is GUARANTEED to Save You Money!
Included in the audit is full analysis of your annual budget along with in-depth advice as to how you can optimise your spending. Such advice could include suggestions for cost effective materials and adhesives as well as transfer to our new technology which not only will save you money but deliver great quality with speed and efficiency.
Call our sales team now to be included in this great offer: 01903 751666
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
This year Fine Cut are proud to be celebrating 25 years in business. From small beginnings back in the 80's the company has grown to over 40 employees based at the current site in Lancing.
We continue to strive towards excellent service and quality customer care and our investment in new machinery and up to date technology mean we can keep one step ahead of the competition to meet customer needs.
Some of our employees have been with us since those early days - most of them still look the same apart from a few more grey hairs!
Many of our local customers will remember Lancing in the 80's and will no doubt have their own fond memories of the area as it was then but, although times change, we should all look forward to the continuing development of the area.
We are still one big happy family here and like to boast a very happy and contented workforce - here's to the next 25 years!
KEEPING FIT - UPDATE
All of us here would like to congratulate Mervyn on once more completing Walk the Wight, an annual charity walk across the Isle of Wight for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
Not only did Mervyn beat his best time by a staggering 2 hours, but he also managed to surpass his previous sponsorship total, collecting £823.30 in donations for the worthy cause.
Mervyn and all of us here at Fine Cut would like to thank all those that donated, and we will look forward to next year when we can spur Mervyn on once more.
Many thanks again for your support.
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING
Once again we had a stand at the Southern Manufacturing Show which this year was held at the new venue in Farnborough.
We had a great two days and managed to catch up with some of our existing customers as well as making lots of new contacts.
Colin, Wendy and Peter Kirby donned their brand new Fine Cut shirts and smiled and chatted with the visitors. We did take some pictures - but unfortunately our camera was stolen on the last day - so alas, no nice pictures of the stand to show you.
We will be there again next year though - so if we didn't get chance to see you this year we hope to see you then.
MULTI TALENTED
Our Assistant Manager, John Saunders is also a talented musician. Carphead and its sister site Instrucarp, the latter of which is connected to HDFEST, is a company where movie makers and musicians can meet. John regularly contributes to both. Follow this link to hear his soundtrack music.
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