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Role Of ACP In Evolution Of Signage Boards In India

Updated: Nov 27, 2023

The evolution of signage boards in India is a curious blend of artificially imposed Western ideas along with our traditional reconnect of preferring conversation to signboards. In simpler terms we Indian rather than looking for information, prefers a verbal phenomenon. Hence, signage boards in India were given the least priority till the introduction of ACP boards.


To date, there are many companies, including big corporates who prefer using traditional and outdated signage board materials, such as flex, vinyl, acrylics, etc. Usage and experiments with the modern concept of ACP boards are very limited.


Let us look at,

Why the importance of signage usage in India is hugely underrated?

  • Customers are unaware of modern materials like ACP boards being used in the signage industries.

  • Indian customers don’t prefer spending their money on quality signage boards.

  • Companies and brands are unaware of the impact that a good signage ACP board could create among their customers.

  • Lack of availability of the best-in-class raw materials for signage boards. For example, paint shades.


These are some of the reasons that lag the usage of good signage boards in India.

Signage designs should be a key element in involving knowledgeable Retail Designers rather than ad agencies. Designing a corporate identity could be a challenging task and doesn’t suit everyone. Retail designing is a scientific job that is derived from various factors, like having a proper understanding of the brand and its customers, consideration of brand positioning and their competition, and then designing the store accordingly.


In the current scenario, clients prefer a classy alluring look of signage boards matched with their splendid architecture and interiors. Besides using vinyl and flex for signage boards retail designers are experimenting their creativity with innovative ACP boards also known as Aluminium Composite Panels sheets for their signage projects.


Advantages of using ACP boards:

  • ACP boards are cost-effective

  • ACP boards provide an astounding look and feel when compared to flex and vinyl

  • ACP boards offer higher tensile strength

  • ACP boards are available in abundance

  • ACP boards are user friendly and easy to install

  • They offer an easy ACP cladding


However, many clients do not prefer the usage of ACP board or sheets for their signage boards due to lack of innovation in ACP sheets and also because of a preconceived notion of the product being expensive. Well, here is the good news for the signage sector and for the retail designing sphere as the revolution of signage with ACP boards is at its peak. The top ACP sheet manufacturers in India are looking forward to contributing to the signage sectors with impressive designs and new features.


How does the ACP board help to create attractive signage?

  • The concept of digital signage is now possible with the use of ACP boards.

  • ACP boards help in creating LED or video walls.

  • ACP boards help to provide a seamless look to the signage boards with the use of hairline joints.

  • Weatherproofing is an additional facility that ACP boards provide.

  • ACP boards help in giving a better finish to signage ensuring safety.


This is how ACP boards play an effective role in the evolution of signage boards in India.

A mixed bag of significant experiments has already been driving the signage industry. The future of the signage industry will witness more ways of innovation of using ACP board for signage in India.

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