Banner Box’s innovative Posi-Trac system found an ideal use at the Royal College of Pathology recently. The premises on the prestigious Carlton House Terrace in central London have undergone extensive re-development and a striking modern internal design had been specified by the architects for this substantial Georgian Property.

We were contacted by our client N3 Display Graphics to solve a problem that had challenged them. How do you install an 8m x 7m Graphic to a stair well split over 4 levels with virtually no way to get to the wall it was fitted to because of the height and restricted space. The Graphic depicted a stylised enlargement of a capillary to reflect the work of the college.

Although the Posi-Trac system is tried and tested this is one of the largest installations undertaken. The greatest part of the challenge was gaining access. To minimise disruption to the Colleges’ working everything had to be done overnight and be complete before the next working day. The working arrangements were carefully considered. To get to the area required Banner Box designed and installed an access structure to get up to height without causing any damage to the building.

The Banner Box team arrived on site at 5.00pm as the day staff were leaving. The access structure was installed over the next 5 hours, followed by the installation of the graphic. Once adjustments and checks had been done the access platform was removed and the building was ready for the next day’s business. The team arrived back at base by 4am ready for a nights sleep.

If you would like more information about the system used or our installation service call on 01246 472949

Banner Box Catalogue Brochure Cover 2009

Each year Banner Box expands our range of products to meet the demand for new and innovative graphic display solutions to suit any situation. To start the spring season we are happy to celebrate the release of our brand new 2009/2010 brochures.

As well as our existing products we have released a number of new innovations that we hope will be of interest to you.

• We have added to our very popular Windchaser Flag Range. Now available in five Shapes and introducing our brand new Micro Windchaser ideal for point of sale use.
• Our Installation & Maintenance Service continues to expand; we can take away the hassle of commissioning any of our products throughout the country.
• The Café Windbreak System is re-launched now including our new Rope stand product. Now manufactured in stylish Stainless Steel.
• The Best Selling Banner Frame Ranges have been expanded, as well as improvements to the existing products we have added The Garage Forecourt Frame. Made from non-flammable materials it makes the ideal branding solution for petrol station forecourts.
• There have also been significant reductions in prices for Printed Products. We specialise in High Quality Textile Print for POS, Exhibitions, flags & banners.

Banner Box is also pleased to announce that the Banner Box Website will be sporting a new look this spring. This is continuously developed as a trade information resource. Over the coming weeks you will see extensive product information, PDF technical downloads, and graphics templates added to the site as well as our full E-commerce facilities.

Fitting Mast To Maid of the Loch

Banner Box was contacted late last year by the committee responsible for the restoration of the Maid of the Loch. They were looking for an effective way to replace the original wooden masts that had decayed and had been taken off for safety reasons. A.J. Inglis of Pointhouse, Glasgow, built P. S. ‘Maid of the Loch’, in 1953, and is now the sole surviving Loch Lomond paddle steamer and also the last traditional paddle steamer to have been built in the UK.

After taking advice from various sources on the best materials needed for the project, it was decided that Aluminium masts would be more durable and cost effective than replacing them with wooden masts again. Nedal Aluminium a Dutch company that manufactures ships masts was contacted for a quotation, Nedal advised the committee to contact Banner Box because we are the only stockists of the 15 metre tall masts in the UK that met the base dimensions, which would be required for this job.

New Mast Fitted For The Maid Of The Loch

We carried out a feasibility study on the site to find the best way we could fit the masts to the ship, using the original schematics of the ship to manufacture the ancillary equipment needed. A 35 metre tall crane was used once the masts were assembled to lift the masts into place on the ship, once the masts were set in place a Bonsun’s chair was used to fit and connect the rigging and halyards to the ship. The whole of the project took only two days on site to complete.

The fitting of the masts drew a large number of visitors and enthusiasts, the press were also present in the final stages of fitting as the ship had become something of a local interest as the masts had been absent for a number of years. One local commented, “It looks like a ship again with its new masts”. The locals saw it as another step towards the rebirth and eventual sailing for the Maid of the Loch.