As the new £50 million state of the art facility nears completion,  Interplan have been found guilty of offering competitive pricing, quality products and value for money. Consequently, we have been sentenced to two weeks hard labour on site installing the internal and external signage. Seriously though, this is an exciting project in which to be involved as we are working with the award winning design team of ABG who are based in Truro. Managing Director, Howard Miles and his team have prepared conceptual sign designs which incorporate the university’s new brand.

Following ABG’s design intent, Interplan have prepared a series of samples which reflect the signage concepts and will embark on the manufacturing phase of the project in the coming weeks, with  installation due for completion in mid November.

A quote from Pro Vice Chancellor, Professor Jane Harrington, reflects the part that will be played by the new building in cementing the important links between the business community and the university.

“Our role is to be part of the real world of business, to reach out to business and enable them to reach in to us. There are huge benefits for businesses of working closely with a modern practice-based university like UWE Bristol, and this new building will create the opportunity to enable this to happen by fostering informal and formal interaction’.

Whilst we haven’t opened an office abroad,Interplan have recently secured our first international project. As you can imagine there were no shortage of volunteers to undertake any site surveys in Cape Verde. However,the hopes of our employees were dashed when it was announced that the signage was supply only. It goes without saying that we are excited to put our name to the signage package for the Llana Resort which is opening in November 2016. Signage consists of a suit of signage for the Bikini Beach brand and various concession outlets. A case study will be added to our website upon the completion of the project in mid October.
Interplan would like to take this opportunity to thank Alex Allen, Creative Director  of local company Design on The Tyne for the timely preparation of the constructional detail and visuals that were required for approval prior to the manufacturing phase of the project. Design on The Tyne

As part of our planned phase of growth and commitment to working with the local community, Interplan are collaborating with Derwentside College to establish a sign-making apprenticeship. The apprenticeship, which will last for three years, will give local students the opportunity to gain essential sign making skills within all departments of our business, with a view to permanent employment upon successful completion of their course.

We have recently welcomed Conor Pearson and Jay Rayner to Interplan and they are currently working within our CNC and fabrication departments.

Derwentside College are delighted to have two new Apprentices working at Interplan Sign Systems, Consett. We are highly committed to creating opportunities for young people and adults to gain qualifications in real working environments; and are therefore delighted that Interplan approached us to be their Apprenticeship provider. Apprenticeships raise the aspirations of young people and provide a fantastic opportunity for them to grow and develop in a work environment. We wish Conor and Jay all the best in their apprenticeship and hope they have a long and enjoyable career with Interplan.

Lisa Waller
Business Development Manager

Derwentside College

Following a number of site meetings, we have an agreed programme of works which starts tonight with the removal of the iconic Gate main entrance sign which has stood the test of time. The sign will be removed in sections and lowered to the ground using start of the art powered access machinery. The removal of this logo will allow the installation of a temporary contravision vinyl image to take place. Further updates to follow as we make progress on site.

With the school holidays fast approaching the pupils can enjoy their well-deserved break. However, no such break for the good folk of Interplan. Pupils at a number of schools will return to new or refurbished facilities following their summer break. Interplan will be working with Sir Robert McAlpine and Interserve to provide signage at the following schools – John Spence High School, Tynemouth, Prudhoe Community High School, Marden High School. Elton High School, Bury, Stanley Grove Primary Academy School, Manchester, St Joseph’s R.C. Primary School, Counden.

Interplan are proud to have been awarded the contract by local company, Surgo Construction Limited for the supply and installation of internal and external signage for The Gate, Newcastle. It is early days and we are looking forward to working with Surgo, architects Faulkner Browns and Wayfinding Consultancy Momentum. The project is due for completion pre -Christmas and updates will be posted on our news page.

In support of the above trust our Finance Director Nikki Bewley took part in the 2nd Dragon Fly Challenge at Hexham, with her three beautiful children raising more than £250.00. Well done to all of those involved in this event which raised so much for an extremely worthwhile cause.!!

We got there, tired, stressed but what a result. Our team thoroughly deserved their night out at the The Pavilion, our local Chinese restaurant, which see’s people travel from all over the north east to sample it’s culinary delights. What makes this project even more satisfying is the praise that we received from another satisfied Client, whose comments form part of our testimonial page. Well done again to the Interplan Stars !!

Week six of nine and we remain on target, despite some challenges along the way. Lots of miles, long days and nights so far. However, more than fifty percent of the surveys are completed and the visual packs are flying through the ether to our Client. Comments are being returned to us just as quickly and the manufacturing phase has started. We have installed over half of the signs and the balance are in production. Come on everyone, we are all tired but not long to go.

No pressure on us!! Working with car park management organisation, Ranger Services Limited, we have to survey 385 sites, produce signage audits, visuals for approval, manufacture and install approximately 7000 signs and return 385 sets of images of the completed installation. Oops did we mention the nine-week timescale? Are we up to the challenge? You bet we are!! Follow our news page for further updates.