The Only Single Sheet Poster System designed for Everyone

11.18.08

It seems everywhere you look companies are going green and turning to more eco-friendly products. This trend has not escaped the outdoor advertising industry. One of the oldest forms of advertising is the paper poster panel, which has not changed in more than 100 years. This system is full of waste and inefficiencies. Looking for a better way to install graphics on poster panels and utilize new lightweight recycable materials, Formetco began developing an installation system that would maintain the industry standard size while providing a completely new and efficient method of install. Formetco realized early in the design phase that a cable system would be the most durable and provide the best method of tensioning.

 “Our Green Products are defined as being very energy efficient or having a reduced carbon footprint and the QuickFlex system meets both of those requirements. We started this program by looking at how we could contribute to the ‘green movement’ within our industry.” said Frank Incorvaia, Formetco’s Director of Marketing.

One of the key aspects of designing a system which would be adopted by the whole industry was to make sure every billboard printer could produce prints for the system. It is equally important for every operator to have a smooth transition to the new system. Since there is no need for pockets, grommets or any type of finishing, the QuickFlex system is completely universal. No hardware remains on the face of the board so you have the flexibility of posting various types of lightweight materials simply by cutting the graphic to the proper size or continue posting paper during the transition. No other system has this flexibility.

The QuickFlex Installation System is the fastest and most flexible poster panel installation system available, enabling a single installer to place a graphic safely from the catwalk in less than five minutes. Its lightweight clip and stainless steel cable system is hidden behind the panel for cleaner visual impact. The Posters and Installation System are made with the most durable materials available. Spring-loaded poster tensioning guarantees a wrinkle-free appearance. This system eliminates the need for glue, ladders, gripper bars and power tools. Kits are available for every type of trim. With installations in 15 countries around the world, there is no trim type that can’t be accommodated.

“This is a revolutionary change for the outdoor advertising industry so we’ve focused on developing a long term solution for the transition from paper posting. By refining the system we now allow for the clips to either stay on the graphic or on the cable, for a new level of flexibility,” Incorvaia said.