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Designer Wraps Acquires Paragon Printing & Graphics

By Designer Wraps News

June 1, 2015
Millville, New Jersey

Paragon Printing & Graphics has Joined Forces with Designer Wraps

Designer Wraps has acquired Paragon Printing & Graphics, Inc. from Millville.

Because of this, they can now offer a wide-array of printing and apparel to their local and national customers . It seems like the two websites will merge over the next several months. Especially relevant is the online ordering that will be available soon. Designer Wraps has given their customers impressive, well-rounded, design choices by purchasing Paragon.

About Paragon

Paragon Printshop was founded in 1923. At first, they focused solely on the print industry. Over the last several years, they also expanded into apparel marketing. They have joined the unmatched team of Designer Wraps in Newark, New Jersey.

About Designer Wraps

Founded in 2006, Designer Wraps maintains a 20,000 square feet facility in Millville. It contains four large-format printers, an in-house design studio, a production department, and over 6,000 square feet of climate-controlled installation space.

Designer Wraps is a leading vehicle wrap and graphics company. As such, they are internationally recognized for their work in the wraps industry, including consumer and B2B. In addition, they are part of the PaintIsDead Network. The PaintIsDead Network is an elite group of wrap companies that focus on the world’s restyling market.

Contact Us

Designer Wraps is as motivated as ever to help our customers. We welcome all inquiries from past Paragon customers, current Designer Wraps customers, or customers we haven’t met yet. Contact us if you have any questions.

Ford Raptor Color Change

By Services

We had fun restyling this plain white (but not a plain) Ford Raptor. This truck is supercharged and puts our over 800hp and sounds just as crazy. We wrapped the entire truck including inside the door jams, the bed and bed cover.

After applying an Arlon Matte Blue Aluminum base color, we overlayed Avery SWF Satin Black with Avery SWF Midnight Sand Matte Metallic as an additional accent color. The results are pure off-roading sickness (in a good way of course). Enjoy the photos . . .

Ferrari FF with an Artistic Touch

By Services

This month we finished a beautiful Ferrari FF with a custom creative artistic touch. This car features a fully wrapped body in gloss black to protect the original paint, with satin black shapes to accent the car. We also added silver pin-striping to further the accentuate the car’s shaping.

The graphic shapes were made by a using a combination of plotted films along with Knifeless Tape to be sure a knife did not touch the rather large investment and cut its paint.

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Snakeskin Tesla Model S

By Services

Yes, you read the title correctly. We said a Wrapped Tesla Model S in Snakeskin textured vinyl film. This was a fun project for a customer our of Pennsylvania would wanted not only something “different”, but to also have the protection a vehicle wrap provides from rock chips, wear and tear, scratches and the like on a vehicles OEM paint. This snakeskin wrap is so durable, it won’t scratch like other films.

Pictures don’t do this textured wrap justice, you’ve got to see it in person to appreciate it.

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Porsche Panamera Color Change

By Services

Introducing the Matte Sparkling Berry Metallic Porsche Panamera

We changed the color of this 2014 Porsche Panamera from white to Matte Sparkling Berry Metallic, including the door jam! Incredibly, there is no remaining white on this car.

The Angle Matters

This color is absolutely amazing. Its color-shifting berry base makes it seem like a totally different color from depending on what angle you’re looking at it, or if there is direct sunlight. WOW!

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Nissan NV200 Wrap for Sal’s Cafe

By Services

Somers Point, NJ

Sal’s has Wraps on the Menu

Designer Wraps Commercial Graphics recently completed a wrap on this 2014 Nissan NV200 for Sal’s Cafe.

This commercial van wrap features Designer Wraps in-house professional graphic design, production and guaranteed installation.

Sal’s also hooked us up with some of their famous chicken wings and they are absolutely incredible. Go check them out whether you’re in Somers Point or not. Sal’s is worth the trip!

First Ever Colored Chrome Car Wrap in the USA

By Wrap News

Designer Wraps creates the first-ever green chrome in the United States and wraps a Lamborghini Gallardo in it.

The owner of the Lamborghini came to us in search of something truly unique, that no one had ever done before (at least in the USA). Chrome vinyl wrap is brand-new to the US Market and would be totally unique in and of itself, but not for this customer – he wants it GREEN, CHROME GREEN!

Designer Wraps stepped up to the plate and hit a home run with this out-of-the-park chrome wrap!

This one-of-a-kind custom-made Green Chrome Wrap was created in-house at Designer Wraps and meticulously installed on this 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo in our Millville, NJ headquarters. The end result is truly stunning!

Update (Oct. 2012) – Cover and Centerfold in Sign Builder Magazine!

Mitsubishi wraps up its low CO2 Colt Cleartec

By Services
Introducing the new Mitsubishi Colt ClearTec

Gloucestershire, UK : June 3, 2009 – Mitsubishi has released the first images of its Colt ClearTec, which has been specially wrapped for its forthcoming outing at this year’s Revolve Eco-Rally on Monday 8th June.

The full-vehicle wrap has been specially designed to highlight the funky design of the car, along with the key message that Mitsubishi’s ClearTec environmental technologies make a huge difference to CO2 emissions and increased MPG without having to compromise on performance at high costs. 

What Should You Spend on Advertising?

By Wrap News

Here’s a nice article from Businessweek on advertising, spending, and budgeting. Notice that  vehicle wraps are recommended in the second-to-last paragraph . . .

It’s a ticklish question for every company. See what your rivals are doing, and then think about what’s going to be effective.

By Steve McKee

One of the questions I’m frequently asked is: “How much should my company spend on marketing and advertising?” It’s a conundrum that vexes many corporate leaders, from emerging entrepreneurs to seasoned CEOs. Unfortunately, instead of seeking a rational answer to the question, many of them just ignore it and hope it will go away.

As a rule, emerging companies focus most of their time and talents on meeting the needs of customers, as well they should. If they don’t take care of the customers they already have, everything else will be academic. Strangely, however, many neglect the function of winning customers in the first place. Others naively assume that if they simply provide excellent products or services, their reputation will precede them. Call it the “build a better mousetrap” syndrome. But the world has too many other things to do with its time than beat a path to your door. That means you need to structure your profit-and-loss statement in such a way that you can profitably allocate a reasonable percentage of your revenue to marketing.

The Big Question: How Much?

While there is no definitive answer as to how much any business should spend on marketing, there are general guidelines any company can use to develop a formula that works for them.

Your first step should be to try to find out what the advertising-to-sales ratio typically is in your field. Public companies in your industry may give a figure for their marketing spending in their financial statements (found in their annual reports). With a simple calculation, you can figure out what percentage of their overall revenue that represents. If you can’t find any public companies that seem similar enough to yours, you might want to start at 5% and then adjust your projected spending up or down based on the size of your market, the cost of media, what you can learn about how much your competitors are spending, and the speed at which you’d like to grow.

You’ll also need to ask yourself if your business is built to leverage volume or to leverage margin. Even within industries, there are substantial differences in the marketing spend of volume-driven companies compared with margin-driven ones. Volume-driven companies tend to spend a tiny percentage of sales on marketing, in part because their large revenues enable small contributions to add up fast, and in part because of the margin pressures they face in having to compete with other high volume companies. By contrast, margin-driven companies tend to spend a larger percentage of sales on marketing: They have room in their margins to afford it, and they’re often working from a smaller revenue base.

Look for Examples to Learn from

The retail industry provides some good examples. While Wal-Mart (WMT) might spend a meager 0.4% of sales on advertising, the sheer size of the company turns that tiny percentage into a significant budget. Wal-Mart’s nominally higher-margin competitor, Target (TGT), spends closer to 2% of its sales on advertising, while Best Buy (BBY), as a specialty retailer, spends upwards of 3%. Finally, more upscale stores like Macy’s typically spend on the order of 5%.

The same kind of ratios can be seen in the car industry (automakers’ generally spend 2.5% to 3.5% of revenue on marketing), liquor (5.5% to 7.5%), packaged goods (4% to 10%), and every other industry.

If you’re in a services business, you might want to bump your starting point higher than 5%. For example, like most professional services firms, my company is more margin-oriented than volume-oriented, so fueling its growth requires that we spend a higher percentage of our revenues. Last year, our number was just over 8%, and I’ve seen companies spend upwards of 15% when warranted—especially young companies that need to invest to build their brand.

Marketing, Not Just Advertising

It’s important to make a qualification here. Giant consumer corporations such as automakers, packaged food manufacturers, and retail chains spend a huge percentage of their marketing dollars on paid media advertising, the most visible (and expensive) tool in the marketing toolbox. Depending on the size of your company and the business you’re in, advertising might not be the right (and certainly not the only) tool for you.

A professional services company like my own is a good case in point. While we serve a national clientèle, we are much too small to effectively advertise on a national scale. As a result, we don’t purchase paid media advertising. But we do have an aggressive marketing program built around tactics like direct mail, online marketing and public relations. For a variety of reasons, paid advertising might not be right for your company either, but events, vehicle wraps, point-of-sale displays, or other tactics certainly could be.

The important thing is intentionally and deliberately to set aside some rational percentage of your sales to get out there. That way, the question you have to answer isn’t “How much should we spend?” but rather, “How do we spend most effectively?”

Steve McKee is president of McKee Wallwork Cleveland, a marketing consulting firm that specializes in helping struggling companies rekindle growth. His book, When Growth Stalls: How it Happens, Why You’re Stuck, and What to Do About It, will be available in bookstores in March.
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Subaru Dealer’s See-Through Car

By Services

When you’re a Subaru dealer, selling the first diesel engine of the carmaker represents quite a challenge. Usually, customers only think of the Impreza when they hear ‘Subaru.’ One inventive Subaru dealer has devised a see-through car to work around this problem and promote the new Boxer Diesel engine.

The selected model is the Outback which appears to have a bonnet made of glass. Every engine detail has been meticulously replicated on a vinyl wrap. Equally startling is the side of the car which shows the engine, Subaru’s famous symmetrical all-wheel drive system, and even the exhaust silencer.

What wraps can you create?

3M ACQUIRES MEGUIAR’S INC.

By Wrap News

Meguiar’s Inc., the 100-year-old family-owned manufacturer of Meguiar’s car-care products, has entered into an acquisition agreement with 3M, a global leader in materials manufacturing. 3M announced the acquisition on Monday. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Meguiar’s brings its renowned products and history—from its beginnings providing Mirror Glaze polishes and waxes for professional use, to today’s products for those dedicated to maintaining their vehicle’s finish—to 3M’s range of automotive aftermarket products. Meguiar’s products include waxes, polishes, cleaners, conditioners and protectants for the automotive and marine markets.

“The addition of Meguiar’s builds on our professional offering for the automotive industry and brings the expertise of Barry Meguiar in the growing enthusiast market for car-care products,” said Ian Hardgrove, vice president, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division. “Together, Meguiar’s and 3M will collaborate to deliver even more innovative high-performance products for enthusiasts around the world.”

Car enthusiasts know Meguiar’s not only for its products, but also for its presence at thousands of car shows across the country. Through Meguiar’s internationally syndicated, multimedia broadcasting network, people with a passion for cars can experience major automotive events and the latest collector-car hobby news.

“Combining with 3M will greatly enhance our ability to serve and support ‘Car Crazy’ people on a global basis,” said Barry Meguiar, president and CEO, Meguiar’s Inc. “We are excited about the opportunity to grow our business by joining forces with one of the world’s great global companies and working together to increase our support of the car hobby worldwide.”

3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division provides a comprehensive line of 3M products for auto body repair professionals and auto enthusiasts. Products include abrasives and accessories, performance cleaning products, waxes, masking tapes, panel bonding adhesives, general adhesives coatings and sealers, paint finishing polishes and compounds, and paint application systems. Complementary acquisitions such as this support 3M’s growth strategy to strengthen its core businesses and expand into adjacent markets.

Meguiar’s is headquartered in Irvine, California, and employs approximately 115 people. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

Sawaya Segalas & Co., LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Meguiar’s Inc.

Chosen by 20 out of 24 “Best of Class” winners at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Meguiar’s provides specialized products for every automotive surface, including paint, wheels, tires, and interiors. As part of its support for the car hobby, Meguiar’s sponsors more than 11,000 car shows globally and produces Meguiar’s Car Crazy Television and Radio that represent car enthusiasts worldwide.

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 technology platforms, often in combination, to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 79,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com.