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My name is Jean-Claude
Theriault and I operate Maritime Rubber Stamp in rural
Halifax, Nova Scotia. If you are considering purchasing
a new 24" vinyl cutter, definitely take a look at the
Raven series offered by Corbin Graphics / SignEquip. I
bought my first Raven around 2003 while looking to set
up a small home-based business. The machine and WinPC
software package fit my budget and did most of the vinyl
jobs I took on. Then I decided to see other parts of the
country so the machine followed me to Montreal and back
to Halifax until 2007.
After accepting a job offer in Alberta, I sold that
machine to another business owner and he used it
continuously until 2023. Once in Alberta I decided to
start selling vinyl signs as a side business and ordered
another cutter and software bundle from the Corbin's.
After two years out west it was time to take on another
job that didn't allow the time to run the side business
so I sold off that machine to a sign painter who wanted
to offer cut vinyl to his clients.
In 2012 it was time to head back east and settle into
a newly purchased home. I set up my rubber stamp making
and neon glassblowing equipment then ordered the latest
Raven cutter and WinPC software. There's a decent market
for vinyl, plastic and magnetic signs in my rural area
and I also use the cutter to draw out my neon bending
patterns. Even after 12 years of steady use the cutter
was working like it did when new.
This summer (2024) I decided to buy my 4th Raven
cutter - The Raven 8 model. It offered a few
improvements compared to my 2012 model and has surpassed
my expectations when it comes to tracking length and
cutting speed. My old cutter is kept on hand as a
overflow machine and may see use on the road next year.
The new machine cut my production time greatly when a
repeat customer decided to upgrade their fleet of
charter buses in July and August. I had no issues
cutting the vinyl graphics for 8 new and repainted
buses.
But the most important thing to me is that Blair and
the gang at Corbin's / SignEquip have been there from
day one when it came to technical issues with the
software or perhaps a new pc wouldn't communicate with
the cutter (I'm not a tech savvy person). They always
stand behind their products, in my case that includes my
12 year old Raven and my new Raven 8. I wish more
businesses offered the same level of customer service.
I would urge any potential vinyl cutter customers to
contact Blair Corbin to get information on his company's
products.
Jean-Claude Theriault
Owner
Maritime Rubber Stamp
Cooks Brook, Nova Scotia
Tel. 902-384-2100
December 2024
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"It
was thirty years ago that we purchased a small
commercial sign & decal manufacturing business from
a good friend of ours. One of my tasks on the very
first day on the job was to phone in an order for
supplies to Corbin Graphics (now SignEquip). It
must have been very obvious to George and Blair that
I knew very little about the industry because they
both went the extra mile to help me in every way
with product knowledge and screen printing tips &
tricks to get me up & running.
The Industry has undergone immense changes since
that day thirty years ago but, George and Blair
and the rest of Team SignEquip, you have not
changed in the way you treat your customers.
You continue to coach us every step of the way
for our transition into the digital era. You
have displayed an incredible level of
professionalism and patience while helping us
make that transition.
Thank you so much Team SignEquip for all that
you have done over the years to help make our
business a success. Your help and generosity
has always been appreciated and never taken for
granted. Congratulations on your success.
Faithfully,"
Nicki & Dennis Gustavson
Camsign & Decal Mfg. Ltd.
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"...You guys got it right by
selling the best products and equipment...More than a
few years ago...you helped me through some frustrating
times. Technology, equipment, $$, and ideas that frankly
scared the crap out of me. Then (your support) took the
fear out of the equipment and technology. I learned to
count on the hardware and software... The comfort with
the equipment and software and your support enables us
to say yes to stuff that we’ve never done before and
also under some really tight timelines.
...you really need to understand that your business
belief of “WE’RE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY” is
foundational to many a small organization like ours...we
know the support is and always has been available on a
email’s or telephone’s notice, we just merrily carry on
with no concern as to whether we can get the job done...
We truly thank you all at (SignEquip), for your
continued support and being there every step of the way
to making our business successful."
Taras and Diana Saruk
Saruk Business Promotions
Myrnam AB
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"Hi there, my name
is Phil Goy. I purchased a vinyl cutter from u about a
half year ago. …here is my new address to receive the
monthly flyer and so on.
Thanks very much for
the outstanding service."
On-Time Signs
Comox B.C
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"I have just
started a sign business, and after shopping around on the net, I
have found the best prices at (SignEquip). So, I bought a
(cutting) plotter. When my business got bigger, I needed
another one. (SignEquip) took the (original) one back for a
very, very good (trade-in) price. Now I have a plotter
that I'm very happy with.
What is also very important to me, that I can
call (SignEquip) anytime with the questions I have with the
software, or even my other (problems). AND I CALL A LOT!
(SignEquip) is not only a great supplier, they are
very nice and PATIENT people, for whom I'm very, very grateful."
Sincerely,
Judith Szamosszegi
Holland Landing, ON
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"I was a relatively new 1 man shop and getting
busy. It was frustrating trying to mount larger pieces of work
and either risk a dry mount, or do it with a lot of fluids (what
a mess). I was introduced to the
Ezy Taper at the 2010
sign convention. I was hooked on what I saw....
...The Ezy Taper® is designed from
scratch for the sign industry, that quickly becomes obvious. As
far as I have found, anything that will fit between its rollers
can be stuck together, or even taken apart (I use it to remove
transfer tape from larger applications). I have even passed my
down hill skiis through to apply decalling (partly to see if I
could). A 4' x 8' signboard simply gets pushed through after
alignment, I don't even need to crank the handle.
...Any videos you find on the
operation of this unit will only be a fraction of what this
machine can do. It was a bit of a learning process when I first
started using the unit, but now I would never be without one.
...I now prefer mounting a set of graphics onto a full
4' x 8' sign board sheet, and then cut the sheet up. Prior to
the Ezy Taper, I would often need a helper with longer prints.
Now, by using a portable in and out feed table, I easily
laminate 4' x 8' sign boards (by myself).
I purchased the (Platinum) unit with the deluxe stand, and even
the stand is well thought out and has very useful
features. These units are new in North America, but long over
due."
Darwin Marshall
All Color Signs, Graphics & Decals
The Pas MB Canada
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"Hi,
I just wanted to thank you for the great service and product.
Having never had a vinyl cutter or any experience, I have (the
Rav en CT630) up and working without a problem. It is MUCH BETTER than
I expected and I would recommend both the product and YOUR
COMPANY to anyone."THANKS AGAIN
Richard Kutz
Waco, Texas
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“This (MR
Clipart online service) site is just
fabulous. Wish it had come sooner. We would
have saved money on buying CDs. Sure saves
on fumbling through the CDs is right!”
David A. Hanlin
Window Syl Signs
Miniota, MB
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"What can I say... 20 minute job takes 2
minutes now! Now we have more time for marketing..I love
this (Ezy Taper)! It's one of the BEST investments I ever
did! Great idea.
Thank you."
Mike Gedj
Easy Signs Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale FL USA
954-673-0118
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"Hi - this (Rav en) cutter you sold us works great!
Made quite a transformation in our business because we
used to outsource our cutting and being 20 miles out of
Saskatoon isn't as handy as now, just going from the
shop to the computer room.
Thanks !"
- Wayne @
WAYLYN SIGNS
Dundurn,
SK
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"...my (Rav en) CT630 that I bought through
(SignEquip) is still a real workhorse in my shop.
Thanks again,"
Ken Beyer
Signs That Work!
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"...it all happened in less than two
years.
As many
private organizations, we started out small. Didn’t
know anybody and for the most part, didn’t know anything
either. We’d purchased a small 15” Roland cutter...and really had no idea where we might go with
it. The group we purchased the Roland from really
didn’t care either. We found the product very limited
in comparison to the expectations of our small group of
customers, but it truly got us started.
Then...we made a visit to (SignEquip) in
Edmonton. Made what we thought was a big investment;
purchasing a 24” Raven
cutter. What a step up! Blair suggested that he
would take it in trade with no loss in investment
(within 6 months) if we
chose to move a bar or two up. Blair already knew what
we didn’t, that we would have to expand if we were
going
to stay in the business.
Almost a
year later, we were back on (SignEquip’s) door step. He was
correct; we needed to move up with the available
technologies. Yikes, now we’re into real money. A
Summa DC4sx...All is well; then all of a sudden, a
technical problem with both the vinyl and printer cutter
occurs. All can be solved, but we can’t make our
deadline. A frantic call to (SignEquip)....
(They) came through with service
excellence. A trip to Edmonton, a short wait and
the contracted signs were printed and later put together
for delivery...as planned.
When you
purchase equipment and support products at (SignEquip), you
can be assured that they feel the same about your
business success as you do and that they will do all in
their power to help you through the trying times.
Blair, thanks for seeing, before us, where our business
could go, George thanks for helping us build and
maintain our quality and timeliness reputation. Diane
and all the others, thanks for allowing us to sit,
watch, learn and chat in the back rooms when we had to
come in for help.
We can’t
thank you all enough for all the technical and
business support and help that you’ve provided to
us..."
Taras Saruk
Saruk Business Promotions
Myrnam, Alberta
2007
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"I was looking for a used
(cutting) plotter... just to use in my spare time, when I saw a posting from
(SignEquip) for a NEW plotter (Rav en CT630) with software for $995.....I thought too
good to be true, but I called them. (They) talked me into trying one
and in a week I had it. I was a sign maker for 15 years,
and I've owned and used probably a dozen plotters, and
for real this is my favorite one. It has an open design
so you can slide your film through, making it easier to
align. IT CUTS CLEAN AND SMOOTH!!!...And (SignEquip) is the best company in the industry I've ever
done business with. Why you ask....
I got the machine... and started moonlighting with it.
Well, after about 3 months I was so into vinyl again I decided to
start a new sign shop. I rented a place and started getting together
everything I would need. I put all my day job money into it (anyone
done this before??) I wasn't gonna be a regular shop, but a Store,
"the SIGN store, A complete graphics solution".... I have hundreds
of stock signs, stock decals, stock neon, and stock banners. It's
set up like a retail store but I do custom stuff, too.... Well, I
opened on June 2nd and it went great.... real customers on my first
day and everything. Well, June 5th a piece of neon from Ebay caught
fire and burned my store out!!! Ok, I'll rebuild. I called (them) to
tell them what happened, and that I could use some help, and right
away they're sending me out a new plotter...They told me they would do whatever they had to to
get me back up. Great guys (and for real the plotter's great....)"Charles Brandenburg
California
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