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Supporting Manchester Blood Bikes

The Customer

Dave Parsons, a long-time collaborator with Signs Express Manchester and now a trustee for the Greater Manchester Blood Bikes Charity, reached out to us with a special request. After working together nearly 20 years during his time with the British Cycling team, Dave approached us to support the charity by branding two donated tanker trailers. These trailers, travelling across the UK, would serve as moving billboards to raise awareness for the Greater Manchester Blood Bikes, a charity that relies heavily on volunteer support to deliver urgent blood supplies. This project was required with a super quick turnaround to meet the charity’s immediate needs.

PROJECT BRIEF

  • Urgent Request: Brand two tanker trailers to enhance visibility and awareness of the Greater Manchester Blood Bikes.

  • Nationwide Reach: The tankers would travel across the UK, requiring the branding to be impactful and eye-catching.

  • Future Collaboration: Explore options for ongoing branding support to further aid the charity’s mission.

GET IN TOUCH

📞0161 717 9594 📧 manchester@signs-express.co.uk

Our Solution

Understanding the urgency and importance of the project, our team at Signs Express Manchester delivered a swift and efficient solution. We provided the necessary artwork and graphics in a remarkably quick turnaround, ensuring that the tankers were ready to hit the road on schedule. The graphics were designed and manufactured to meet the charity’s needs, with a focus on delivering maximum impact as the tankers travelled across the country.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Our team was primarily responsible for:

  • Artwork and Design: We received the charity’s logo and quickly developed artwork designs for the rear of the tankers. These were promptly sent to the client for approval.

  • Manufacture and Installation: After approval, we moved into production and installation. Despite challenges, including installation delays and a tight window to apply the graphics, we managed to execute the project on time.
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Challenges & Solutions

One of the primary challenges was coordinating the installation of the graphics on the tankers, given the limited availability of the vehicles. Our team had to be extremely flexible and adaptive, working within a narrow timeframe to ensure the graphics were applied without compromising on quality. Through careful planning and a dedicated effort working with Dave, we overcame these challenges and successfully completed the project.

OUTSTANDING FEATURES

This project was particularly rewarding as it allowed us to contribute to a cause that many individuals support as volunteers. The opportunity to help raise awareness for the Greater Manchester Blood Bikes through such a visible and impactful medium was exceptional. Additionally, the collaboration reaffirmed our long-standing relationship with Dave Parsons, underscoring our commitment to delivering excellence, no matter the challenge.

MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY USED

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Client Testimonials

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

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Dave Parsons, Commercial Director and Board Trustee

"Thanks, Lee, It's been an absolute pleasure knowing and working with you for two decades, I've lost count of the times you pulled a rabbit out of the hat for both British Cycling and Team SKY. A true professional always."

TEAM TESTIMONIAL

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Lee Eaton, Managing Director at Signs Express Manchester

“I'm incredibly proud of my team for pulling together and delivering on this project, especially given the tight deadlines and the challenges we faced. It’s always great to work with Dave Parsons, and we look forward to supporting the Greater Manchester Blood Bikes in the future., I’ve even spoken to Dave about possibly donating a day a week to help deliver blood on one of the bikes!"

 

LOOKING AHEAD 👀

We are excited about the opportunity to continue supporting the Greater Manchester Blood Bikes, including upcoming plans to supply and fit graphics to a new Ducati bike for the charity’s fleet. Our team at Signs Express Manchester is committed to using our expertise to make a difference, one project at a time.

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