We have a new toy in the shop

This has been an exciting week here at McNeil Printing.  We started the week off with a delivery we have been waiting months for. Our new Offset Press finally arrived on Tuesday! The excitement felt a lot like the anticipation of Christmas morning with weeks of planning and preparation to get ready for our new press.

The rigging company started unpacking the press.  The press was separated into 3 major pieces.  Each piece carefully packaged in moisture resistant packaging to prevent any rust during travel.

After each piece was unpacked it took a feet of engineering and precision to maneuver the press pieces into the right place.

It was a sight to see and it was hard for anyone to do other work.  Everyone's cell phone cameras were out documenting the day.  Lots of deep breaths as the equipment turned tight corners and was put in place.

It took all day, but at the end of the day, the Press was put together and looks like a beauty (new equipment is definitely beautiful).  The press technicians spent the rest of the week hooking everything up and getting us one step closer to start printing on our new press.  We are so excited!

Our Very Own in Print

30 Business Rockstars in Their 30s

We've had to keep it hush hush for the last month or so, but now we can finally share it. Our very own, Tyler McNeil was featured in the latest edition of the Utah Valley Business Q Magazine where they featured 30 Business Rockstars in their 30's!  Look at that handsome guy!

Here are a few more questions that didn't end up in print.

- If you could have one "do over" in your career, what would it be?
I'm sure there have been plenty, but I've definitely learned from every experience, good or bad, so I probably wouldn't change anything.

- Favorite restaurant in the city you live in?
It's not in the city I live in, but very close, it's in Payson. It's called Tadka and it's Best Indian Food around!

- Favorite landmark in the city you live in?
The Spanish Fork River Trail near my house.

- Which Utah Valley pro are you dying to work with?
I'm working hard to work with all of them. :)

- Fill in the blank: When it comes to work, youth is __________.
Still Learning

- On deadline … stay up late or wake up early?
Stay up Late

- When you're working ... background music or silence?
Silence

- Takeout or home cooking?
  I love to cook, but I also enjoy eating out.

- Candy Crush, Angry Birds or Solitaire?
Solitaire

- E-mail, phone or text?
E-mail or Text

- Facebook, Twitter or Instagram?
Finally got a Facebook account, it's a lot of fun!

- Front row or back row?
Back Row

- Movies or television?
Movies

- BYU or University of Utah?
BYU!

- Monday or Friday?
Friday, Does anyone like Monday's ;)

If you want to check out the online version of the Magazine, click here!

We Partied Like It Was 1954!

In March, the McNeil family threw an awesome party and we had a lot of fun with all of our Sign Shop products at our fingertips.  The Owner of McNeil Printing, Alan McNeil and his beautiful wife Kris, both turned 60! We thought this called for a Double Surprise Party!  So the kids got together and with the help of our Sign Shop and many Friends and Family we threw a very memorable party!  We had a blast!

What kind of products can you use from a Printing Company to help you throw a party?
Well this is what we did.

Vinyl Banner
This was a great addition to the party decor.

Re-moveable Wall Graphics
These were great. We blew up pictures of each of them and printed them on our Re-moveable Wall Graphic material.  They went up super easy, they stick anywhere and they come off without damaging anything.

We also used the Removable Wall Graphics for the glass doors to let people know they were at the right place for the party.

Foam Core Signs
We used these for each of the different areas of the Party.  Refreshments, Memories, and Pictures.  We hung these up with our new removable foam tape. and they made the party great!

Some of our employees were able to make it to the party and they all got in on a picture together.  We have the best employees!

DJ, Karaoke, Food, Confetti Cannons, Glow Sticks, Balloons, Dancing, Lights, Blind Folds, Picture Booth and lots of memories made.

McNeil Family Picture (Missing oldest daughter Heather)

We just added 5000 sqft to our Sign Shop!

In January 2014 we expanded our Sign Shop and added an additional 5000 sqft!

We call it our Sign Shop but we do a lot more than just signs.   Banners, Tradeshow Displays, Vehicle Graphics, Cut and Printed Vinyl, Canvas Prints, Foam Boards, Yard Signs, Retractable Displays, Retail Signage, Posters, and so much more!

We have been moving things around and getting organized, painting, putting in new lights, building shelves.  And now we are ready to show it off.

Chad, who runs our sign shop, is so happy to have some more room to work on all of his projects.  He has been working in the Printing Industry for over 30 years with 7 years in the Large Format/Display Graphics area and almost 3 years for McNeil Printing.  We are lucky to have such a talented guy running our Sign Shop.  He is very meticulous and makes sure every piece coming out of his department looks awesome!

If you'd like a tour of our building, give us a call. We'd be happy to show you around!

For February and March we are offering a 10' Pop Up Display with an integrated fabric graphic for the Special Price of $1100.

The pop is one of the most dynamic and popular large format graphic displays due to its maximum impact with minimal effort. Our pop up displays come in a variety of sizes and are offered in straight and curved frames.  They are lightweight and highly portable and they pack away as easy as they set up.  Lighting kits make the Pop Up glow and stand out even more.

Here is our Pop Up Booth sample. It is 10'h x 8'w. Order one now for your next event!

Give us a call today! 801.221.2555