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November 25, 2025
Affordable Foamex Printing Manchester
Ideal for indoor and outdoor signage and displays and coming in virtually any size or shape, our range of rigid materials will ensure you get noticed. All of our rigid products can be printed directly onto our boards or mounted as a self-adhesive vinyl. Custom sizes are available along with standard ‘A’ sizes, and all come with a variety of print finishes.
The colour reproduction and finishes available make all of our rigid materials ideal for indoor or outdoor permanent or temporary signage, Estate Agents sale boards, construction site signage, event advertising and much more.
Our lamination options include matt, gloss, anti-graffiti, weatherproof or dry wipe.
Click on one of the materials below to see more information about each one.
Affordable Foamex Printing Manchester
Dibond, Correx, Foamex, and Rigid PVC: Versatile Substrates for Diverse Applications
Dibond is a strong, lightweight, and durable composite material consisting of two aluminium sheets bonded to a polyethylene core. Its exceptional rigidity and flatness make it ideal for high-quality signage, construction hoardings, shop frontage, and directional signage.
Foamex is a closed-cell PVC foam board known for its lightweight, water-resistant, and weatherproof properties. It’s frequently used in outdoor signage, construction site boards, trade show graphics, and exhibition stands due to its durability and print quality.
Correx is a fluted polypropylene sheet offering excellent rigidity and impact resistance. It’s commonly used for temporary signage, real estate boards, corrugated packaging, and point-of-sale displays due to its affordability and versatility.
Rigid PVC is a versatile plastic sheet offering good impact resistance, weather-ability, and chemical resistance. It finds applications in signage, construction, DIY projects, and industrial applications due to its affordability and ease of fabrication.
Affordable Foamex Printing Manchester
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types of materials available for outdoor signage?
Our custom outdoor signage is available in virtually any size or shape and all our ‘rigid’ boards (Dibond, Foamex printing Manchester, Correx and Rigid PVC) can be printed onto directly or mounted as a self-adhesive vinyl. Custom sizes are available along with standard ‘A’ sizes, and all come with a variety of print finishes. We can also custom cut any of our ‘rigid’ materials. Furthermore, the colour reproduction and finishes available make all our ‘rigid’ materials ideal for outdoor use, whether permanent or temporary. Our lamination options include matt, gloss, anti-graffiti, weatherproof or dry-wipe.
- Point-of-sale displays
- Exhibition stands
- Real estate signage
- Promotional displays
- Building Site Hoardings
Our Foamex printing Manchester services offer high-quality, full-color printing on Foamex boards of various thicknesses. We can customise the size and shape of your Foamex boards to fit your specific needs.
What is the strongest material to use for outdoor signs?
Dibond, an aluminium substrate with a plastic core, is the best material to use for your custom outdoor signage. Dibond is extremely strong, durable, and affordable and can come in any size or shape. We print directly onto Dibond, but you can have a self-adhesive vinyl mounted to the front if you prefer. Lamination options include matt, gloss, anti-graffiti, weatherproof or dry-wipe.
What are Foamex Boards commonly used for?
Foamex printing Manchester or Printed Foamex Boards Manchester find widespread use in various industries due to their versatile properties. Common applications for Foamex boards include: Signage, Retail Displays, Exhibition Graphics, Interior Décor, Menu Boards, Point of Sale Displays, Directional Signage, Photography Prints, Construction Hoardings and Event Signage.
Foamex boards offer affordability, ease of customisation, and ability to accommodate high-quality printing make them a preferred choice for businesses and individuals seeking visually appealing and durable solutions.
What are Correx Boards commonly used for?
Correx boards, find versatile applications across various industries due to their lightweight, durable, and cost-effective nature. Common uses of Correx boards include: Temporary signage, Estate Agent boards, Construction site signage, Event and exhibition displays, Point of Sale displays, packaging, Sports events and outdoor advertising.
Correx boards are valued for their adaptability, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Their usage spans a wide range of industries and applications, particularly where temporary or lightweight signage and displays are required.
What is Dibond / Aluminium Composite boards (ACM)?
Dibond, also recognised as Aluminium Composite Material (ACM), is a composite panel composed of three layers. Its structure consists of a polyethylene core sandwiched between two aluminium sheets. This combination of materials results in a versatile and durable product that possesses a range of advantageous properties.
Dibond/ACM is renowned for its versatility, making it a popular choice for signage, displays, and Construction applications. Its durability, ease of customisation, and ability to withstand outdoor conditions contribute to its widespread use in diverse projects.
We have been designing and printing signs, exhibition stands and flexible & rigid graphics for over 30 years. We provide a range of design and print services to businesses, organisations and individuals looking to enhance their business with awesome print and graphics.
Our client list includes the NHS, North Devon Council, Crealy Adventure Theme Park and Resort, Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service, Childnet International, Arque, MJStevens Ltd, Fifields Construction, Eliquo Hydrok, Savills and Dixon Smith
We offer access to the skills, knowledge and experience of 30+ years in the industry as we are trusted in our field and are very happy for you to get in contact if you are in need of any of the services we offer.
Our client base covers the UK and abroad. We provide Print and Design services across the South West region (Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset) including Exeter, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Bristol, Truro, St Austell, Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth. However, we can and do, provide services for businesses and organisations nationwide including, Manchester, London, Birmingham. and all areas of the UK.
