Wholesale framing has become an increasingly popular option for businesses and companies looking to showcase their achievements and accomplishments. Whether it’s for business awards, certificates, or events, wholesale picture framing can offer a cost-effective and professional way to display these important documents.
With wholesale picture framing, businesses and organisations can choose from a wide range of framing options and styles to suit their specific needs. From popular matte black and white options to traditional natural timber finishes, there are plenty of choices available to create a unique and custom look.
Not only does professional, wholesale picture framing offer a polished appearance, but it also helps to protect and preserve important documents. By using high-quality materials and techniques, businesses and organizations can ensure that their awards, certificates, and other important documents are kept safe and secure for years to come.
Types of Awards and Certificates
1. Business Awards
Business awards are a great way to recognize outstanding achievements of a company. These awards can be given for a variety of reasons such as innovation, growth, and community involvement. They can be presented at industry events, conferences, or special ceremonies.
When selecting a suitable picture frame for a business award, it is important to consider the style and design of the award. An elegant, timeless frame style in a formal colour like black or white can help highlight the award and make it stand out.
2. Employee Recognition
Employee recognition awards are a great way to show appreciation to employees for their hard work and dedication. These awards can be given for a variety of reasons such as outstanding performance, years of service, and teamwork.
When selecting a frame for an employee recognition award, it is important to consider the personalised message of the award as well as the recipient's personal style. For example, an elegant and timeless framing style using white, black or gold can help make an award feel more personal and special.
3. Certificates of Achievement
Certificates of achievement are a great way to recognise individual accomplishments such as completing a training program or achieving a specific goal. These framed certificates can be presented in a variety of settings such as schools, businesses, and community organisations. When choosing a frame for a certificate of achievement, consider the style and design of the certificate. A simple, classic frame in a neutral finish such as silver, white or black can help to both highlight the certificate whilst making it look like a distinguished accomplishment, worthy of hanging on the recipient's office wall.
4. Corporate Gifting
Corporate gifting is a great way to show appreciation to clients, partners, and vendors. These gifts can range from small tokens of appreciation to large, elaborate gifts. When selecting a suitable frame for a corporate gift, consider the recipient's you may wish to consider your branding and corporate identity. A modern and stylish look can help make your framed gift look professional and authentic.
Considerations for Event Framing
1. Printing
People can display their awards and achievements for a lifetime. So, when it comes to printing certificates or awards, it is important that that are produced to the highest quality to stand the test of time. A bulk framer that specialises in awards and certificates should also be able to provide you with the option of professional, in-house printing which meets the highest archival standards, in premium quality papers and inks. This can also be convenient as it can save time and hassle from having to arrange getting your certificate printing done elsewhere.
2. Size
When it comes to framing certificates, awards or other documents for events, it's important to consider the size and quantity of the pieces you need framed. You will want to ensure that the frames you choose are appropriate for the size of the documents you are framing.
One aspect that can affect the size of the frame, is whether you wish to include a matboard option. A mat board is a piece of acid-free cardboard with a window cut-out which surrounds the artwork inside the frame like a border. A mat board (also sometimes referred to as a frame mat, matboard, matt board, border or mount board) is commonly white, off-white or black, but can also come in different colours, potentially to match the certificate or corporate colours. A matboard and can also be multi-layered, such as a double-layered matboard (also called a Double Mat or Step Mat).
A mat board can help provide an aesthetic balance and proportion for viewing the certificate and also helps to protect it by slightly raising the glass away from any direct contact of the certificate inside the frame.
Most Common Size Options for Certificate Frames
Here are some of the most popular sizes and options for event and award framing:
| Document Size | Matboard Option | Internal Frame Size |
| A4 (210x297mm) | No matboard | A4 (210x297mm) |
| A4 (210x297mm) | Additional matboard | A3 (297x420mm) |
| A4 (210x297mm) | Additional matboard | 12x16 inches (304x406mm) |
| A3 (297x420mm) | No matboard | A3 (297x420mm) |
| A3 (297x420mm) | Additional matboard | 16x20 inches (406x508mm) |
3. Quantity
Additionally, you will want to consider how many pieces you need framed and whether you need them all to match or if you want to have a variety of frames. If you have a large quantity of pieces to frame, you may want to consider bulk framing options to save on cost and time.
4. Turnaround Time
Another important consideration for event framing is turnaround time. You will want to ensure that you have enough time to get your pieces framed and ready for your event. Some framing companies may not be able to offer expedited services for bulk orders during peak annual periods, so be sure to inquire about this if you have a tight deadline.
It's also important to factor in shipping time if you are ordering frames online. Be sure to choose a reputable company with the capacity to offer production turnaround and shipping times to ensure that your frames arrive in time for your event.
Choosing the Right Wholesale Framer
1. Experience and Reputation
When choosing a wholesale picture framer, it is important to consider their experience and reputation in the industry. Look for a framer who has been in business for several years and has a proven track record of providing high-quality framing services to their clients. You can also check online reviews and ratings to get an idea of their reputation in the market.
2. Quality of Materials
The quality of materials used by the wholesale framer is another important factor to consider. Look for a framer who uses high-quality materials such as acid-free mats, gallery-grade acrylic or glass, and archival quality frames to ensure that your awards, certificates, and other documents are preserved for a long time. You also want the awards to be printed onto premium grade paper with archival quality inks, so they do not fade over time. If required, you can also ask for samples of their work to get an idea of the quality of their framing. Beware of only looking for the cheapest framing options. When your only focus is price, then you can also expect that the quality of the materials and craftsmanship will be compromised. Cheap or poor-quality framing could reflect negatively on your award and also your reputation.
3. Customer Service
Good customer service is essential when it comes to choosing a wholesale picture framer. Look for a framer who is responsive to your needs and is willing to work with you to create custom framing solutions that meet your specific requirements. They should also be able to provide you with timely updates on the progress of your framing project and should be willing to address any concerns or issues that you may have.
Conclusion
Overall, choosing the right wholesale framer requires careful consideration of their experience, reputation, quality of materials, and customer service. By taking the time to research and evaluate different framers, you can ensure that your awards, certificates, and other documents are framed to perfection and are preserved for years to come.
At Profile Wholesale Framing we are proud of our legacy for quality, care, and design. We manufacture everything in our workshop in Sydney, which utilizes the latest technology in printing and frame manufacturing. This enables us to offer our clients the highest quality picture framing at the most competitive pricing.
We look forward to learning more about your framing project to see how we can help you achieve the best outcomes for your requirements for your event or awards.
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- Visit our Certificate and Award Framing Services webpage for more details on what we do.
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