Let's learn about 3M light boxes, 3M signage, and 3M embossed logos

If you are interested in learning about 3M Light Boxes - 3M Lightbox Stickers, 3M Signage, 3M Logos & Raised Letters - 3M Rooftop Signs...

Please refer to the 10 questions below from Mr. Nguyen Quang Vinh, Director of Sao Tan Viet Advertising Co., Ltd., a person who is always creative, eager to learn, passionate, and experienced in the profession.

1. Why is it called a 3M Light Box?

2. How many types of 3M Light Boxes are there?

3. Where do 3M materials originate from?

4. Why use 3M Light Boxes?

5. How long do 3M Light Boxes last?

6. What is the difference between a full 3M Light Box and a regular light box?

7. Since when has the 3M product been popular in Vietnam?

8. So who pioneered the production of 3M Light Boxes and Signage in Vietnam?

9. Which bank was the first to use 3M Light Boxes for its entire branch and transaction office system nationwide?

10. Which customers or brands use 3M Light Boxes the most?

11. Finally, which company was the pioneer in exhibiting 3M Light Boxes at major exhibitions?

WHY IS IT CALLED A 3M LIGHT BOX?

- The 3M Light Box is a name for a product type in the advertising industry, representing a high-quality standard. The product is completed using a type of material produced by 3M to make light boxes - advertising decorative signs.

- 3M materials are quite expensive but have durable colors. Therefore, producing a standard 3M light box requires applying advanced techniques and selecting various high-quality materials to combine and create a uniform, long-lasting product.

* The important thing is that customers must choose the right units knowledgeable about 3M materials to apply production techniques to create products that meet standards and achieve the best quality.

HOW MANY TYPES OF 3M LIGHT BOXES ARE THERE?

- There are many materials produced by 3M to make 3M Light Boxes. But we use 3 basic types of materials applied most widely in the current market.

Type 1 - STANDARD 3M LIGHT BOX: 3M Tarpaulin - 3M Sticker Films

* Implementation Specifications:

The main background of the light box uses 3M Panagraphic III sheet (also called 3M tarpaulin).

Logo & letter content is applied with 3M Translucent Graphic Film stickers onto the 3M Panagraphic III tarpaulin surface.

* This is the material part that creates the main surface of the 3M Light Box. We do not discuss the frame structure or the lighting installation method.

Type 2 - CREATIVE 3M LIGHT BOX: 3M Tarpaulin - 3M Sticker Films (Color-shifting image printing)

* Implementation Specifications:

The main background of the light box uses 3M Panagraphic III sheet (also called 3M tarpaulin).

Background or letters are applied with 3M Translucent Graphic Film stickers onto the 3M tarpaulin surface.

The color-shifting logo or image is printed on 3M Translucent Graphic Film applied to the 3M tarpaulin surface or can be printed directly on the 3M tarpaulin if properly aligned.

* This is the material part that creates the main surface of the 3M Light Box. We do not discuss the frame structure or the lighting installation method.

Type 3 - DIGITAL PRINTED 3M LIGHT BOX

* Implementation Specifications:

The main background of the light box uses 3M Panagraphic III sheet (also called 3M tarpaulin).

Image content or product is printed directly on the 3M tarpaulin surface using two types of ink: UV ink & Latex ink.

* This is the material part that creates the main surface of the 3M Light Box. We do not discuss the frame structure or the lighting installation method.

WHERE DO 3M MATERIALS ORIGINATE FROM?

3M is a multinational conglomerate company from the USA headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota, a suburb of St. Paul.

3M has over 85,000 employees and produces more than 65,000 products serving various fields worldwide.

Among the products we refer to for making 3M Light Boxes include:

3M Panagraphic III tarpaulin produced in Korea.

3M Translucent Graphic Film, Window Films, produced in the USA.

Double-sided adhesive, cable ties, silicone, tapes are produced in China, and some 3M auxiliary products for the advertising industry are produced in various countries worldwide.

* The important thing is that each product we use has a CO-CQ certificate issued by 3M VIETNAM CO., LTD.

WHY USE 3M LIGHT BOXES?

Color consistency for 10 years without fading under Vietnam's temperature conditions.

The product is diverse and available globally, trusted by major brands worldwide.

The product achieves high-end quality, always creating distinction, elegance & prominence when lit, with colors not differing when unlit, enhancing brand value when using 3M Light Boxes.

Comparing 3M Light Boxes with Mica light boxes, Hiflex light boxes, Alu light boxes... 3M Light Boxes are in the premium segment because 3M materials have many superior features.

HOW LONG DO 3M LIGHT BOXES LAST?

To answer accurately, I will analyze two factors as follows:

Factor 1 about 3M materials: Warranty of 7 - 10 years without fading. Considering Vietnam's weather and climate, I affirm the usage time is over 10 years with very good color and adhesive durability.

Factor 2 about the finished product manufacturer: Each manufacturer has a production process, uses similar frame structures and lighting, but techniques vary greatly due to experience and craftsmanship. This leads to products not achieving the best quality when used because customers have not chosen the right specialized unit for 3M products.

* Price is an important part; everyone wants to make quality products to maintain and keep customers long-term, but when manufacturers are pressured to lower prices, the product quality will certainly be compromised.

* Some projects using 3M by Sao Tan Viet Company have been in use from 5 to 12 years and still very good:

Equatorial Hotel, District 5 - Ho Chi Minh City: used for over 12 years.

FPT Logo at CNC Zone, District 9 - Ho Chi Minh City: used for over 12 years.

VIB International Bank: used for over 8 years.

PV Combank Bank: used for over 7 years.

Kien Long Bank & Dongtam Group: used for over 5 years.

Emirates Airline: used for over 4 years.

ANZ Bank: used for over 10 years.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FULL 3M LIGHT BOX AND A REGULAR LIGHT BOX?

About Full Light Boxes:

The frame structure is steel or aluminum without a surrounding border on the front surface, so when lit, the entire front panel is illuminated. There is no border like aluminum V, stainless steel...

The light box has a cooling fan, ventilation holes, and mesh to prevent insects from entering inside.

About Regular Light Boxes:

The frame structure is steel or aluminum with a surrounding border on the front surface, so when lit, a black border is visible on the panel due to aluminum V, stainless steel, aluminum cladding...

* Conclusion: Full light boxes require creativity and advanced techniques, so the price is higher. Therefore, manufacturers are always strict and meticulous in the production process to achieve the best quality products.

SINCE WHEN HAS 3M LIGHT BOX BEEN POPULAR IN VIETNAM?

3M materials supporting the advertising industry have been used since 2000, after 3M registered its representative office in Vietnam in 1994.

In 2004, Sao Tan Viet Advertising Co., Ltd. approached 3M products and materials to meet premium brands and began executing some notable projects: PRUDENTIAL Insurance, EQUATORIAL HOTEL SAIGON, RENAISSANCE RIVERSIDE SAIGON HOTEL...

3M materials were quite expensive and limited in import to Vietnam, so not many domestic brands appreciated them at that time. However, those who used them were satisfied with the quality and color durability over 10 years, proving 3M's product value and durability over time.

In early 2011, VIB INTERNATIONAL BANK was the pioneer in implementing new branding with 3M Light Boxes for all branches and transaction offices nationwide. VIB Bank not only used 3M Light Boxes but also special 3M Dual Color products for logos and embossed letters that are blue by day and white by night.

SO WHO PIONEERED 3M LIGHT BOX PRODUCTION IN VIETNAM?

In 2007, a company from Singapore with modern machinery and a factory in Vsip Industrial Park, Binh Duong, produced full light boxes including full embossed logos and installed them at some locations in Ho Chi Minh City. However, initially, no one could access this technology.

In 2009, we implemented changes to some items at the STC Building - District 1. We were the first to have the opportunity to dismantle those logos and learn the construction techniques. Then we applied available 3M materials to produce full 3M Light Boxes following our own professional processes and techniques to serve other famous brands until now.

In early 2010, a unit named 7 NOW set up an office near our company. They had financial strength, loved 3M, were enthusiastic and creative. They were chosen by 3M as a primary distributor and supported potential customers for development.

With passion and enthusiasm, they developed the 3M Translucent Graphic Films & 3M Panagraphic III tarpaulin product line quite strongly in the Vietnamese market, with our technical support in the early days.

WHICH BANK USED 3M LIGHT BOXES FOR ALL BRANCHES AND TRANSACTION OFFICES NATIONWIDE?

In 2011: VIB BANK was the pioneer bank using many 3M materials to decorate and make advertising signage - light boxes for all branches and transaction offices nationwide, implemented simultaneously from April 2011.

Materials: 3M Translucent Graphic Films / Series: 3630 ..., 3M Panagraphic III tarpaulin, 3M Dual Color Films, 3M Light Enhancement Film / brightness boost 3635-100, etc.

In 2013: OCEAN BANK & PV COMBANK were the next two units to use 3M Light Boxes for their entire nationwide systems.

From 2014, many major domestic brands became aware of 3M products and requested suppliers to use 3M materials when bidding for projects.

The product is luxurious, with colors durable over time, so 3M remains the choice for major brands worldwide up to this point.

WHICH BRANDS OR CUSTOMERS USE 3M LIGHT BOXES THE MOST?

In Vietnam, 3M materials supporting advertising production are most used by the BANKING, SUPERMARKET, SHOPPING MALL, OFFICE BUILDING, HOTEL, INDUSTRIAL PARK sectors.

Common applications: 3M Light Boxes, 3M Signage, 3M Embossed Logos, 3M Posters, 3M ATM Booths, Stickers printed on 3M Films, etc. We only mention products supporting advertising production, not including 3M heat insulation films for glass and automobiles.

FINALLY, WHICH COMPANY WAS THE PIONEER IN INTRODUCING 3M LIGHT BOXES AT MAJOR EXHIBITIONS?

SAO TAN VIET ADVERTISING CO., LTD. was the pioneer in the early years bringing 3M materials - 3M Light Boxes to exhibitions for many consecutive years at various major and minor events nationwide.

In November 2012, participated in the Lighting World exhibition at Tan Binh Exhibition Center. This was the first time the 3M Light Box product was introduced to customers and interested colleagues by STV Company.

In August 2013, participated in the VietAd Advertising Exhibition at Phu Tho Stadium - Ho Chi Minh City.

In October 2013, participated in the Lighting World exhibition at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center - SECC, District 7 - Ho Chi Minh City.

In August 2014, participated in the International VietAd Advertising Exhibition at Tan Binh Exhibition Center - Ho Chi Minh City.

In July 2015, participated in the International VietAd Advertising Exhibition at Phu Tho Stadium - Ho Chi Minh City.

This article shares about 3M Light Boxes by Mr. Nguyen Quang Vinh - Director of SAO TAN VIET ADVERTISING CO., LTD., established on 24/04/2002, a pioneer applying advanced techniques in full light box production.

What I know, what I see, what I have experienced. Of course, there may be some shortcomings, but customers will better understand this product.

We look forward to receiving contributions and are ready to serve customers nationwide upon request.

SAO TAN VIET ADVERTISING CO., LTD.

Phone: 028. 39204 964

Website: www.saotanviet.com.vn