Our History
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. For over 40 years, Spandex has helped shape the modern sign market.Nepco
Spandex acquires Nepco, a well established distributor to the sign, graphics and awning industries in the Northeastern United States
2021Karkadan
Spandex acquires Karkadan, a prominent regional distributor of signage and graphics media brands based in Northern Italy
Visit Karkadan 20213ó-DPG
Spandex acquires 3ó-DPG, a prominent distributor of signage and graphic materials in Portugal
Visit 3ó-DPG 2020REGIONAL SUPPLY
Spandex acquires its first business in the USA: Regional Supply, the largest sign and graphics distributor in Utah and Alaska
Visit Regional Supply 2019Seri Deco
Spandex acquires Seri Deco the leading distributor of materials and equipment to the Finnish and Baltic sign and display markets
Visit Seri Deco 2018Seri Service
Spandex acquires Seri Service, a prominent reseller of media from leading brands, based in the French region of Rhône-Alpes
2018ImagePerfect™ Foam Launch
Spandex launches ImagePerfect foam sheet range
2017Skangraf AS
Spandex acquires Norwegian distributor Skangraf AS, an established distributor to the Norwegian sign and display market
Visit Skangraf 2017Schneidler Grafiska
Spandex acquires Schneidler Grafiska, a leading distributor to the sign market in Sweden and Norway
201640 Years
Spandex celebrates 40 years in the sign and graphics markets
2016Bibiemme
Spandex acquires Bibiemme, the number one distributor for the graphics market in the North East of Italy
2016Webshop and Customer Portal
Spandex introduces e-commerce system to enable on-line purchasing
Spandex 24/7 2016Chequers Capital
Management and Chequers Capital acquire Spandex from Gilde Buy Out Partners
2016Spandex Headquarters
New Spandex Head Office opens in Switzerland
2015Proga Plastics
Spandex acquires Dutch supplier of rigid media products and bespoke cutting capabilities, Proga Plastics
2015Polynorma
Spandex acquires Polynorma - a Spanish supplier of equipment, materials and inks
2014ImageBond™ Launch
Spandex launches ImageBond™ Aluminium Composite Material range
2014€200 million
Spandex reaches over €200 million in revenue
2014OTS
Spandex expands its geographic reach with the acquisition of OTS, an established provider to the Turkish signage and graphics market
Visit OTS 2014Qualsign and Plas Image
Spandex acquires Qualsign and Plas Image - Australian distributors of rigid materials and digital media
2013Sanvido SRL
Spandex grows again with the Italian aquisition of Sanvido SRL, one of the largest distributors of architectural products in Europe
2013LMV AG
Spandex acquires LMV AG in Switzerland, distributors of rigid media
2013Gilde Buy Out Partners
Management and Gilde Buy Out Partners acquire Spandex from Gerber Scientific, Inc.
2011Affordable UV Printer
Gerber Solara UV2 becomes the first affordable UV printer
2005Calibration Centre
Spandex establishes its Calibration Centre in Switzerland
2004Gerber Scientific
Gerber Scientific, Inc. acquires Spandex
1999ImagePerfect™ Launch
Spandex launches the ImagePerfect™ brand of signage materials
Visit ImagePerfect 1996The Gerber EDGE™
Spandex launches the world’s first digital printer for outdoor graphics – the Gerber EDGE
1993Brunner
Brunner Folien in Germany merges with Spandex. During the 1990’s Spandex continues to expand into Europe and Australia
1988Manufacturing plant
Spandex acquires materials manufacturing facility in Lancaster, UK
1987Avery Dennison® Partnership
Beginning of a business relationship with Avery Dennison®
Visit Avery 1984Gerber Graphix 4
Spandex introduces the Gerber Graphix 4 in Europe, the world’s first sign making computer
1983The Beginning
Charlie and Mary Dobson who created the first modular aluminium sign systems product founded Spandex (SPecialised ANodiseD EXtrusions)
1976