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Serving the sign and graphics industries
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Spandex is one of the world’s leading suppliers of materials, sign systems, displays and equipment to the sign making and graphics industries.
Since 1976, it’s been our business to provide complete solutions for businesses that produce signs and displays, digital prints, speciality graphics, vehicle wraps and many other forms of visual communication.
With offices in 17 countries and 15 online stores representing a broad portfolio of products from industry leading brands, we offer our customers outstanding service, delivered by a team of experts.
35,000PRODUCTS AVAILABLE
900+PEOPLE
17COUNTRIES
15ONLINE STORES
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1976 20191983
Spandex introduces the Gerber Graphix 4 in Europe, the world’s first sign making computer
1986
Spandex sells 25,000 Gerber cutting systems in Europe
1993
Spandex launches the world’s first digital printer for outdoor graphics – the Gerber EDGE
2005
Gerber Solara UV2 becomes the first affordable UV printer
2012
Spandex acquires LMV AG in Switzerland, distributors of rigid media
2013
Spandex grows again with the Italian aquisition of Sanvido SRL, one of the largest distributors of architectural products in Europe
2014
Spandex expands its geographic reach with the acquisition of OTS, an established provider to the Turkish signage and graphics market
1998
Spandex launches the ImagePerfect™ range of signage materials
2014
Spandex launches ImageBond™ Aluminium Composite Material range
1984
Beginning of a business relationship with 3M™
1984
Beginning of a business relationship with Avery Dennison®
1989
Beginning of a business relationship with Orafol®
2004
Spandex establishes its Calibration Centre in Switzerland
1988
Brunner Folien in Germany merges with Spandex. During the 1990’s Spandex continues to expand into Europe and Australia
2013
Spandex acquires Qualsign and PlasImage - Australian distributors of rigid materials and digital media
Spandex reaches over €200 million in revenue
Management and Gilde Buy Out Partners acquire Spandex from
Gerber Scientific, Inc.
Charlie and Mary Dobson who created the first modular aluminium sign systems product found
Spandex (SPecialised ANodiseD EXtrusions)
19762011
20141999
Gerber Scientific, Inc. acquires Spandex
1987
Spandex acquires materials manufacturing facility in Lancaster, UK
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1976 20192017
Spandex acquires Norwegian distributor Skangraf AS, an established distributor to the sign and display market
Management and Chequers Capital acquire Spandex from Gilde Buy
Out Partners
2016
2016
Spandex introduces e-commerce system to enable on-line purchasing
2015
Spandex acquires Dutch supplier of rigid media products and bespoke cutting capabilities, Proga Plastics
2015
New Spandex Head Office opens in Switzerland
2014
Spandex acquiresPolynorma - a Spanish supplier of equipment, materials and inks
2016
2016
Spandex acquires Bibiemme, the number one distributor for the graphics market in the North East of Italy
2016
Spandex acquires Schneidler Grafiska, a leading distributor to the sign and display industries in Sweden and Norway
2017
Spandex launches ImagePerfect foam sheet range
2018
Spandex acquires SERI SERVICE, a prominent reseller of media from leading brands, based in the French region of Rhône-Alpes
Spandex celebrates 40 years in the sign and graphics industries
2018
Spandex acquires Seri-Deco the leading distributor of materials and equipment to the Finnish and Baltic sign and display markets
Over 40 years in business, Spandex has helped shape the modern sign industry.
Spandex continues to evolve.
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Spandex specialises in supplying complete solutions from industry leading brands for sign makers and digital printers worldwide.
With a broad portfolio of innovative products and services, Spandex guides customers towards the best balance of price and performance for their needs, helping them to grow their business every day.
35,000 products available
37,000 customers
A team of over 900 people to serve our customers
2,600 orders fulfilled every day
5,900 packages leave our 31 warehouses every night
98% of orders are delivered next day
Offices in 17 countries and 15 online stores
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Sign MakingColoured sign making films ReflectivesRigid materialsApplication tapesWindow and decorativeVinyl cutting systems
Digital PrintingDigital printing materialsOverlaminatesAluminium composite materialFoam PVCInksRigid materialsPrinter profiles Printing solutionsPrint finishing equipment
Specialist ApplicationsVehicle wrappingArchitectural and interiorsSoft signage and textilesGarment decorationSun protectionWindow and decorativeTraffic and markingIndustrial
Sign and Display SystemsModular sign systemsPOS and retail displaysLED displaysBanner systemsTextile display systems
Our highly trained people offer expert advice and guidance, ensuring our customers purchase the right products for every application.
AccessoriesPrint finishingApplication and removalCuttersPrinter consumablesTapesSurface preparation
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Vehicle WrappingColour change filmsPrintable filmsStone protectionAccent films
Architectural and DécorArchitectural finishesWall and floor coveringsWindow and decorativeBlackboard and whiteboard filmsGlass safety and protection
TextilesPrintable textilesSoft signageBanners and meshTextile displays
Niche markets we serve...
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Spandex distributes many leading material and equipment brands for signmaking and graphic production.
15 customer service representatives offer expert advice and guidance to sign makers, digital printers and graphics producers on our full range of products from a unique and comprehensive portfolio.
Spandex customers are able to order signage and digital materials from 1 metre upwards and benefit from bespoke pricing, business growth incentives, product application training and technical support.
As an ISO 9001 accredited company we are proud to ship more than 1,400 parcels daily with 99.6% of orders delivered next day to our 4500 customers across the UK.
Spandex UK
Spandex distributes.
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Doing business with Spandex is easyOrdering materials from Spandex couldn’t be easier. Our Customer Service Team is available from 8.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 5.00pm on Friday.
If you are a non-account customer, you can still purchase from Spandex.
There are 4 ways to buy from us:
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Spandex Worldwide
The Netherlands
tel. +31 318 530 [email protected]
www.spandex.nl
Proga Plastics
tel. +31 342 420 [email protected]
www.proga.nl
Italy
tel. +39 0331 869 [email protected]
Sanvido
tel. +39 0331 869 311
Bibiemme
tel. +39 049 596 06 52
www.spandex.it
Slovakia
tel. +421 2 3333 5555fax +421 2 3333 5500
www.spandex.sk
Spain
Spandex Iberia (Barcelona)
tel. +34 936 569 [email protected]
Spandex Iberia (Madrid)
tel. +34 918 706 [email protected]
www.spandex.es
Sweden
Spandex Schneidler
tel. +46 0430 738 00tel. +46 200 110 [email protected]
www.spandex.se
Switzerland
tel. +41 818 86 86fax +41 818 86 87 [email protected]
www.spandex.ch
Turkey
OTS (Ankara)
tel. +90 312 397 35 25fax +90 312 397 35 50
OTS (Istanbul)
tel. +90 212 438 80 51fax +90 212 438 80 53
www.otsdijital.com
United Kingdom
tel. +44 1454 616 [email protected]
www.spandex.co.uk
Portugal
tel. +351 223 779 041fax +351 223 779 042
www.spandex.es
Spandex Headquarters
Aegertweg 48305 DietlikonSwitzerland
www.spandex.com
Australia
tel. +61 2 9472 [email protected]
www.spandex.com.au
Austria
tel. +43 1 7693950fax +43 1 7693966
www.spandex.at
Belgium
tel. +32 2 725 73 [email protected]
www.spandex.be
Czech Republic
Prague
tel. +420 2 86 006 455fax +420 2 86 006 400
Brno
tel. +420 545 422 355fax +420 545 422 300
www.spandex.cz
France
tel. +33 1 69 35 24 51fax +33 1 69 35 24 [email protected]
www.spandex.fr
SERI SERVICE
tel. +33 4 78 45 00 64fax +33 4 78 45 08 [email protected]
www.seriservice.fr
Germany
H. Brunner GmbH
tel. +49 7841 685 200fax +49 7841 685 [email protected]
www.brunner-folien.de
Finland
Seri-Deco
tel. +358 10 841 [email protected]
www.seri-deco.fi
Estonia
Seri-Deco
tel. +372 545 021 [email protected]
www.seri-deco.eeLithuania
Seri-Deco
tel.+370 5215 [email protected]
www.seri-deco.lt
Norway
Skangraf Schneidler (Tranby)
tel. +47 32 22 62 [email protected]
Skangraf Schneidler (Larvik)
tel. +47 33 14 02 [email protected]
www.skangraf-schneidler.no