About Us
Southern Cross International has been on the signage scene since the early 1980's. Initially, we were the R&D arm of Southern Cross Flags and fostered great relationships with Southern Cross Visual, Glass Craft, WAVA, The Flag Centre, Steed Signs, Fenwick Signs, and more.
Our little experiment in a shed in Five Dock NSW, kicked off the industry in Australia for fabric printing in 1983. Back then it was a Novajet converted with dye dispersal inks and some old polyester something or other. It took 2 days to print the square metre of fabric properly. Then, as we tried to heat set it with an iron and an Elna press, somehow we managed to melt the fabric to the table. Daniel O'Hana from Fenwick Signs was present at this creative leap and without his persistence, the first Aussie digital fabric print would not have occcured.
Nowadays a good digital printer will print and cure a metre of fabric in about 10 minutes. A lot of water under the bridge and many lessons learned. Printing is just part of the manufacturing process. Gathering the information, sorting through artwork challenges, sewing, finishing, placement of the articles and even installation with qualified trade’s people. Signage is not as simple as it seems.
Our Promise to you
As the customer we appreciaite your needs are unique to your inquiry. Some of the unique information might be:
Over the years we've learned to ask specific questions to understand our customers needs. Learning how to assist in the signage
process is a skill and we’re here to help.
Company Background
Established initially as the R&D arm of Southern Cross Flags, most of the senior mob were from Sans Souci, Manly and Katoomba. We’ve dabbled in sandblasted glass, Ode lights for RSL Clubs, Eye charts for Doctors and bookies boards, Bunting streamers, sashes, ribbons, bannerettes and all sorts of printed fabrics. Southern Cross International is digitally printing polyester fabric; both single and double sided for indoor and outdoor usages. The market place has now become a sophisticated arena for corporations to move to the soft side of signage. Fabric is now adorning show rooms, Display Villages, Theatres, Exhibitions, Commercial premises and so on. “ The Fabric of Life” It’s everywhere. Look around and I guarentee that within 1 metre of where you are when you read this, there will be something made of fabric. Maybe even the clothes you’re wearing right now ?
Client Sampling
Australian Olympic Committee, Ausflag, Department Of Corrective Services, Department Of Defence RAAF Base Richmond, Department of Education, Department Of Infrastructure, Department Of the Prime Minister, Sydney International Aquatic \ Athletics, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney Opera House, Tourism Australia, Schools, Universities, Councils, Chamber of Commerce, Corporate and Private companies.
Consultant Expertise
Southern Cross International is able to connect to and provide experienced people in and around the design and event market, including project directors and managers, event managers, engineers, architects, landscape architects, interior designers and manufacturers.
Project Management
Project managers have on average 5 years’ experience in the logistics of planning, critical scheduling, and documenting large print and signage programs to absolute deadlines. Seniors in this area possess more than 20 years industry experience.
Graphic Design
The design requires our firm to constantly be creative, ensuring the design is applied across a wide range of products, without compromising the intrinsic components within the design. With design, there is beauty, efficiency and profitable function. In the manufacturing, there is application, manufacture, finishing and delivery. A beautiful design could quite easily be compromised if it were displayed on an inferior article. Our Promise is to use our experience to make the whole process fast, stress free, delivering the agreed articles on time and to budget.
Writing
Studied and practical skills in technical writing, messages and editing of reports, critical communication skills in language and understanding. English (ESL), French and German.
Computer Skills - IT
Extremely high levels of IT skills are present within Southern Cross International. Staff are aware of the ever-changing software market and accordingly we’re always utilising the current market standards as our benchmark. PC and Macintosh based computers are utilised daily for the design, administration and manufacture processes.
Quality Assurance
We follow quality assurance in accordance with ISO 9001. Our procedures would follow the guidelines as set out in this standard for the project required.
Installation Experience
All applicable licenses are obtained with reference to all external equipment installations. Specific for Cherry pickers, cranes, rigging, etc, are also undertaken as requested. Within the group we have hands on Installation experience of more than 50 years, which makes discussion with contractors simple and cuts out all the time lost in jargon and double speak.
Our people are committed to discuss your requirements quickly, provide an accurate estimation, and deliver within your budget, and on time. Contact us today on (02) 4577 6633 to discuss your next event, promotion, brand launch, Council, Dealership, Corporate or School enquiry. Or if you prefer to email - toddknightley@gmail.com
We look forward to being of service.
COPYRIGHT 2004 - 2020 Southern Cross International Pty Ltd **ALL RIGHTS RESERVED** ABN - 45125321904
Contact us today on (02) 9475 0863 - If you prefer to email - toddknightley@gmail.com
Our little experiment in a shed in Five Dock NSW, kicked off the industry in Australia for fabric printing in 1983. Back then it was a Novajet converted with dye dispersal inks and some old polyester something or other. It took 2 days to print the square metre of fabric properly. Then, as we tried to heat set it with an iron and an Elna press, somehow we managed to melt the fabric to the table. Daniel O'Hana from Fenwick Signs was present at this creative leap and without his persistence, the first Aussie digital fabric print would not have occcured.
Nowadays a good digital printer will print and cure a metre of fabric in about 10 minutes. A lot of water under the bridge and many lessons learned. Printing is just part of the manufacturing process. Gathering the information, sorting through artwork challenges, sewing, finishing, placement of the articles and even installation with qualified trade’s people. Signage is not as simple as it seems.
Our Promise to you
As the customer we appreciaite your needs are unique to your inquiry. Some of the unique information might be:
- Size (are they to be square, rectangle, pennant shaped, horizontal, vertical etc)
- Colours (now we're able to print digitally, multiple colours are just part of the process, NOT extra per colour)
- Total numbers (helps us figure out which process we use)
- Indoor or Outdoor (will it be for one or the other or both)
- Substrate choice (which kind of fabric, PVC or other material is to be used)
- Longevity (short campain or long life required)
- Finishing required (what type of sewing, clips, velcro, eyelets, cords, bungee, etc.)
- Final placement (if we know where they are going it helps us advise the finishing)
Over the years we've learned to ask specific questions to understand our customers needs. Learning how to assist in the signage
process is a skill and we’re here to help.
Company Background
Established initially as the R&D arm of Southern Cross Flags, most of the senior mob were from Sans Souci, Manly and Katoomba. We’ve dabbled in sandblasted glass, Ode lights for RSL Clubs, Eye charts for Doctors and bookies boards, Bunting streamers, sashes, ribbons, bannerettes and all sorts of printed fabrics. Southern Cross International is digitally printing polyester fabric; both single and double sided for indoor and outdoor usages. The market place has now become a sophisticated arena for corporations to move to the soft side of signage. Fabric is now adorning show rooms, Display Villages, Theatres, Exhibitions, Commercial premises and so on. “ The Fabric of Life” It’s everywhere. Look around and I guarentee that within 1 metre of where you are when you read this, there will be something made of fabric. Maybe even the clothes you’re wearing right now ?
Client Sampling
Australian Olympic Committee, Ausflag, Department Of Corrective Services, Department Of Defence RAAF Base Richmond, Department of Education, Department Of Infrastructure, Department Of the Prime Minister, Sydney International Aquatic \ Athletics, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney Opera House, Tourism Australia, Schools, Universities, Councils, Chamber of Commerce, Corporate and Private companies.
Consultant Expertise
Southern Cross International is able to connect to and provide experienced people in and around the design and event market, including project directors and managers, event managers, engineers, architects, landscape architects, interior designers and manufacturers.
Project Management
Project managers have on average 5 years’ experience in the logistics of planning, critical scheduling, and documenting large print and signage programs to absolute deadlines. Seniors in this area possess more than 20 years industry experience.
Graphic Design
The design requires our firm to constantly be creative, ensuring the design is applied across a wide range of products, without compromising the intrinsic components within the design. With design, there is beauty, efficiency and profitable function. In the manufacturing, there is application, manufacture, finishing and delivery. A beautiful design could quite easily be compromised if it were displayed on an inferior article. Our Promise is to use our experience to make the whole process fast, stress free, delivering the agreed articles on time and to budget.
Writing
Studied and practical skills in technical writing, messages and editing of reports, critical communication skills in language and understanding. English (ESL), French and German.
Computer Skills - IT
Extremely high levels of IT skills are present within Southern Cross International. Staff are aware of the ever-changing software market and accordingly we’re always utilising the current market standards as our benchmark. PC and Macintosh based computers are utilised daily for the design, administration and manufacture processes.
Quality Assurance
We follow quality assurance in accordance with ISO 9001. Our procedures would follow the guidelines as set out in this standard for the project required.
Installation Experience
All applicable licenses are obtained with reference to all external equipment installations. Specific for Cherry pickers, cranes, rigging, etc, are also undertaken as requested. Within the group we have hands on Installation experience of more than 50 years, which makes discussion with contractors simple and cuts out all the time lost in jargon and double speak.
Our people are committed to discuss your requirements quickly, provide an accurate estimation, and deliver within your budget, and on time. Contact us today on (02) 4577 6633 to discuss your next event, promotion, brand launch, Council, Dealership, Corporate or School enquiry. Or if you prefer to email - toddknightley@gmail.com
We look forward to being of service.
COPYRIGHT 2004 - 2020 Southern Cross International Pty Ltd **ALL RIGHTS RESERVED** ABN - 45125321904
Contact us today on (02) 9475 0863 - If you prefer to email - toddknightley@gmail.com
