Frequently asked questions
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The continuous exposure of your brand
is of paramount importance in order to
sustain in today's market otherwise you will lose
your market share
It depends on the product, location, culture, scheme etc
It depends on the premises, location and vicinity etc
Keep in mind that money spent on a sign or branding
is an investment and not an expense.
S=Moreover, a business sign is a capital expense hence
the entire cost can be recovered by offsetting in the income tax
Provided suppliers invoce & related documents are retained.
There are several options in type, style, size etc
contact us for the professional advice
LED is a relatively still new technology in Tanzania. Most LED
light suppliers are not aware of its technicality and run for the cheapest
supplier to compete in the market and customer too falls in the trap.
We at Sign Industries are factory trained and well versed with LED knowledge.
This is a common problem with low standard LED where the
manufacturer did not do the correct binning or used an inderir chip
The LED drivers are electronic step down transformers
converting the standard 220V AC to 12 or 24 V DC and are
sensitive to power fluctuations, spike, noise & power surge
They can be protected by a small investment of an AVS
& Power stabilizers which will prolong the life of LED and the drivers.
Any large and loud sign is like a trap. It immediately captures the attention
and besides business, prominent signs also become a land mark used as a
a point of reference where it can be used as a navigational reference making
your brand more famous and also sets an impression of owners strength.
It is known as advert Levy and it it Mandatory. Every district and region have
their own rates. They are charegd per area in @ Sq. Feet
For Dsm, the rates for Non Illuminated is (Including vinyl stickers)
@ 10,000 /Sq.Ft/year (100,000- M2) / per side for non illuminated
@ 13,000/- Sq Feet/ Year (130,000 M2) per side for Illuminated
Paynments are either to Municipality or TRA depending on location.
As long as the sign is visible from outside / by public then regardless
of its position or location, be inside your own premises may have to be paid
YES, now adays, the municipality authority don't discriminate such
Its all regarded as a compund term of Advertising and has to be paid.
YES, the rates are per each side of the face, pole size not taken in count here.
Digital printing comes in various types of inks with various manufacturers
Solvent inks have about 1 year +/- || UVC (Curable) inks have longer outdoor life
If qty is large, screen printed inks are more stable and long lasting.
YES - Safety signs are mandatory in all commercial and public places and its
use is not only done by the residents but also public.
Besides, even if you think its not being enforced due to its remoteness, the
its importance does not to be underscore. It can save a life or an injury, its worth
If you have any question or query, please feel free to contact us.