3M Certified Graphics Installer Program
St. Paul, MN, October 5, 2009 - The increasing sophistication of graphics materials and application substrates—curves‚ contours and textures—means that installation expertise is more important than ever for your business to keep pace with market demands. Gain a competitive edge (and market visibility) with 3M’s restructured certification program.
Expert Installers Needed!
Brand owners everywhere are capitalizing on the creative options and impact of large-format graphics to promote their brands. Four factors determine whether their messages will stand out successfully:
- A great design.
- The right graphics materials.
- Excellent graphics manufacturing.
- An expert graphics installer.
Graphics installation is a competitive business. In this market‚ taking advantage of professional installation training is a clever strategy to position your business for growth.
World-Class Training and Testing for Professional Growth
3M restructured its Certified Graphics Installer Program to help train‚ certify and promote qualified professional graphics installers for the technologically advancing graphics market. The program is designed to:
- Meet the growing market demand for quality installations.
- Help installers penetrate new market opportunities.
- Create opportunities for more graphic installers to become 3M certified.
- Create a communication network to keep certified installers up to date on advanced film technology and applications techniques.
- Maintain a nationwide database of installers and a nationwide referral system for brand owners and project management companies.*
*Each certified installer will be promoted by 3M and listed on www.3Mgraphics.com.
The new 3M Certified Graphics Installer Program is designed to help enhance installer professionalism‚ credibility and visibility in the industry.
Program Details
Testing
The certification program requires the successful completion of the 3M Certified Graphics Installer test – a two-day‚ hands-on and written test covering the following:
- Vehicle and boat wraps.
- Trailers with rivets and corrugations.
- Smooth walls.
- Textured surfaces.
- Floor graphics.
Upon acceptance by 3M‚ the applicant will receive a 3M Certified Graphics Installer certificate.
Facilities
Location: Hutchinson, KS
Testing
Testing Administrators: Qualified Lowen Personnel - audited by 3M Technical ServiceTime Required: 2 days
Fee: Contact Lowen
Contact: Sean Rhodes
Training
Trainers: 3M-Qualified Lowen Company Trainers- Course Content:
- Two to five days, depending on customer requirements
- Sales and marketing skills
- Vehicle accessory disassembly
- Graphic film installation and removal for vehicle and boat wraps, fleet, smooth walls, textured walls, and floor graphics
- Extensive monitored hands-on practice to build and refine skills
- Contact Sean Rhodes for training dates and fees
Sell it!
Utilize and promote your new certification! Upon successful completion of the test and application‚ you will be provided promotional tools to help differentiate your business.