A dedicated bookcase has been installed at the town’s railway station and travellers are being encouraged to “rent a book” for their journey.

They are being asked to place a small donation of around 50p into a special collection box and all money raised will be spent locally on Lions Club charities.

Matform assembled and modified the bookcase and supplied the signage and collection box.

The official handover was made by Matform’s Managing Director, John Kelly to Bognor Regis Lions Club President Allan Pridie.

The bookcase was donated by Matform’s Chairman, Harry Shute, who is a prospective Lion.

“Matform is very happy to be associated with this community book-exchange fundraising scheme. It’s an innovative way to promote reading especially now when “book money” may be tight for some people, and it’s a great opportunity to recycle books at the same time,” said Mr Kelly.

On behalf of the Bognor Regis Lions Club, Mr Pridie thanked Matform for its generosity and involvement with the scheme.

Predator Marine

Matform work with recognised boat builders in the UK, as well as global leaders in marine electronic devices and emergency navigational equipment.

We have a working history stretching back over several decades with Orkney Boats Ltd., whose tough seaworthy craft can be found in harbours from Iceland to the South Pacific.

Matform first provided engraving and plastic cutting services when the company started boat building in 1973. Now having built more than 150,000 boats, we are pleased to still be a partner supplier.

We have also been appointed to work on projects for different types of labels in the marine safety market for McMurdo, a division of Signature Industries Ltd.

Our portfolio of clients also includes Raymarine, developers and manufacturers of a comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the recreational boating and light commercial marine market.
We believe that our state of the art machinery, constant ISO9001:2000 quality checks, craftsmanship and superior materials all combine to deliver marine-grade labels which offer ultra durability and exceptional performance.

So if you want to make an impression both onshore and in the water then get in touch with us about your project today by calling 0845 371 9990 or contact us.

Self-adhesive labelling can be plain sailing with Matform!

Medical labels act as important guidelines to everybody coming into contact with them – patients, pharmacists, doctors, nurses, ancillary workers, and care home staff.

These labels need to be clear, concise and informative as well as aesthetically pleasing.
Matform are manufacturers and suppliers of high quality self-adhesive labels for a wide range of pharmaceutical, medical devices, laboratory and operating theatre applications.

We can provide a range of products which will highlight information regarding safe and effective handling of medical equipment; the usage and storage of medications; warning or drug security labels.
With our state-of-the-art machinery and strict adherence to quality standards our pharmaceutical and medical labels can be generic or bespoke labels to meet customers’ specifications.

We offer a selection of high performance adhesives appropriate for all applications and can advise you on the best adhesive for your job.

Regular materials and label types include:
• Paper
• Plastic
• Vinyl
• Metal
• Waterproof
• Chemical-resistant
• Durable
• Heat-resistant
• Freezer-proof
• Tamper-evident
• Pressure sensitive
• Photoluminescent
• UV-resistant

Our healthcare label portfolio includes an assortment of shapes and sizes on plain or printed backgrounds, and can be combined with with logos, graphics, serial numbers or barcodes.
As quality assurance is an integral part of all the work Matform undertake, our labels are quality-checked prior to dispatch.

Our self-adhesive labels can be supplied on rolls for automated application on production lines or in sheet form or fan-folded.

Matform have worked with leading global providers of innovative and high-quality medical equipment for healthcare professionals.

We have also been appointed to work alongside overseas companies where bilingual or multilingual labelling is required.

Whether it’s a label for something as small as a single piece of hand-held equipment or large laboratory labelling contact us today for no-obligation advice.

Using state-of-the-art machinery and the latest in print technology they work meticulously to meet their customers’ requirements in screen printing, labelling and engraving.

They have a wide portfolio of clients within commerce and industry, but have also undertaken numerous assignments on behalf of public bodies and local government.

Matform have been actively involved in projects within all echelons of local administration – ranging from parish councils, district councils, county councils right through to product branding for the Home Office.

The company can manufacture and supply product labels, self-adhesive labels, specialist screen printing, metal nameplates and large format digital printing to meet even the most challenging signage needs of today.

Matform offer a professional service with complete project management from estimating through to delivery on a range of products which can be seen inside public offices or on outside municipal locations.

They can provide environmental labels with high performance adhesives which will conform to stringent specifications and be suitable for the following applications:
• Health and Safety
• Recycling
• Littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling
• Parks and play areas
• Traffic and parking
• Information signs
• Prohibitive signs

Matform can make durable labels in any shape or size in a variety of materials, weatherproofed to withstand extremes of temperatures, and robust to

• Any shape
• Any size
• For indoor and outdoor conditions
• On a variety of materials including paper, plastic, vinyl and metal.
• Suitable for demanding environments
• Hardwearing
• Durable
• Resistant to weather conditions

Based in Chichester, West Sussex, we supply product labels, self adhesive labels, specialist screenprinting, metal nameplates and large format digital printing for a variety of applications and industries worldwide including healthcare, music, electronics, marine and food.

We can help and advise you on design, the best materials to use, the process and the finish – we are here to help you achieve the result you are looking for!

As well as individual items such as labels, nameplates, badges, etc, Matform work with clients to deliver a complete solution. This includes working on free issue parts and completing a number of processes in the project, for example, from metal forming and punching to coating and printing.

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Matform has been engaged to provide 16 different types of medical labels which will be used across a broad portfolio of products, including bed pumps and mattresses.

ArjoHuntleigh formed in 2007 from the merger of ARJO and Huntleigh Healthcare, and has a presence in more than 100 countries across the world. Matform has a working relationship spanning more than 25 years with Huntleigh Healthcare, which has outsourced part of its production from UK sites to Poland.

“The fact that we have been retained as their main suppliers is testimony to our commitment and ability to maintain high levels of service,” said Matform’s Sales Director Paul Down.

“In this testing economic climate it is very reassuring that Matform can secure business with global medical suppliers.”

Matform’s international portfolio also includes turnkey projects and customised items for America, Sweden, Poland, The Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.

The company was initially approached to manufacture anodised commemorative plaques to inform visitors about the transformation of about 2,000 square metres of scrubland near Chichester.

Matform was so taken by the community project that it decided to do the work at cost price. In addition the management donated the mahogany plinths, weatherproof Perspex covers, and even fitted them free of charge.

John Kelly demonstrated that he’s a hands-on Managing Director by mucking in to get the outdoor task done in double-quick time alongside Graham Mullan, Matform’s Metal Workshop Manager.

The Tangmere Battle of Britain Memorial Woodland is the brainchild of local resident Paul Neary.

The semi-retired accountant wanted to provide a perpetual woodland which would salute the memory of those who served at RAF Tangmere in the summer of 1940, and in addition offer a natural habitat for wildlife and insects.

The worst enemy raid on the air station came on August 16, 1940 when 100 Junkers Stuka dive bombers and fighters crossed the coast and the majority headed for Tangmere.

Fourteen service personnel and six civilian were killed and there was extensive damage to buildings and aircraft on the ground. In an amazing show of fortitude the air station carried on and did not close even for a single hour.

Mr Neary was successful in securing funding from organisations which included the Big Lottery Fund, Sita Trust, BBC’s Breathing Places, Woodland Trust, Chichester District Council and Tangmere Parish Council.

Along with a small band of conservation volunteers, he was also largely responsible for clearing the scrubland, which is owned by Tangmere Parish Council and borders the allotments. This involved removing waste concrete, which was a throwback to the days when it was an active airfield, reclaiming the soil and making good the topsoil.

Over the course of the project he estimates that he has engaged the services of about 400 students from Chichester University and Chichester College to assist in tree planting and fencing.

The site has been planted with native hedgerows including hawthorn, blackthorn and buckthorn, and about 200 trees which are largely English native, but also include liquid amber, honey locus and maple trees to honour the Commonwealth personnel.

The Memorial Woodland, which has now been handed over to the parish council for continued management, required the addition of informative, weatherproof signs.

Project Leader, Mr Neary estimated he contacted about 20 companies via their websites.

“These included large companies who made signs for boats and aircraft, and firms who did pub signs.

“The only company which seemed to understand what it was that I was talking about was Matform. I spoke to Sales Director, Paul Down, and he assured me that Matform could undertake the work proficiently.

“Now I can see the signs in place I had to say that Matform has made a cracking job of them,” he commented.

John Kelly added that Matform felt privileged to be involved with such a worthwhile community project which had been funded by such high-calibre sponsorship, and executed by hard work and determination.

He is gearing up to pound the streets of Portsmouth and Southsea on October 26, in what has become known as Europe’s premier 10 mile road-running event.

Paul, who battled last year’s atrocious weather conditions and finished in a respectable time of 1hr 45 min, is running in aid of Wessex Heartbeat, the regional cardiac charity.

The charity, which was set up in 1992 to support the work of the Wessex Cardiac Centre in Southampton, has raised more than £11 million to provide the latest specialist equipment and major facilities for patients, their relatives and staff, to ensure the highest quality of care for 20,000 adults and 1,000 babies and children treated each year.

Paul, a keen middle-distance runner who endeavours to put in between 15-20 miles training a week plus associated gym work, has competed in the Great South Run more than 10 times.

Over the years he estimated that he has raised about £3,000 in sponsorship from friends and work colleagues for charity.

The company has secured contracts to supply one of the most prominent names in the UK’s pressure treated timber sector.

Its workforce has been engaged in making 10,000 anodised nameplates to be fixed on to wooden gates manufactured by Calders & Grandidge, who hold the Royal Warrant for the established supply of entrance and field gates to the Royal Studs.

Matform’s Sales Director, Paul Down said: “ Our state-of-the-art technology and precision metal engraving ensure that the nameplates have the ability to withstand even harsh outdoor environments.

“It is a pleasure to be working in association with such a respected company,” he added.

Ian Chalmers, Business Manager of Lincolnshire-based, Calders & Grandidge, said: “ When we were selecting nameplates we were looking for something upmarket to reflect the quality of the gates we were sending out.”