Accreditations and Materials
The Standards Behind Every MW Graphics Vehicle Wrap and Sign
A wrap or sign is only as good as the materials it's made from and the installer fitting it. From our Burstwick workshop near Hull, MW Graphics works with manufacturer-certified materials and certified installers across every project. The accreditations below are why our work holds up over years of jet-washes, motorway miles, weather and daily use.
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Arlon Certified Fleet Installer
MW Graphics is an Arlon Certified Fleet Installer. This is Arlon's professional accreditation for installers who meet manufacturer standards on vehicle wrap fitting, surface preparation and finishing. It also means our installations are warranted by Arlon directly, not just by us, on Arlon-supplied materials.
This certification matters most on multi-vehicle fleet work, where consistency of finish across every vehicle is the difference between a fleet that looks professional and one that looks patched together.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
1MW Graphics operates as part of the Martin Williams (Hull) group, which holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. This is the international standard for quality management systems, covering documented processes, continuous improvement and consistent project delivery.
For commercial clients, particularly those running supplier audit programmes, the certification reflects a documented and externally-audited approach to how work is planned, delivered and reviewed.
What This Means for Your Project
Accreditations matter most when something goes wrong. A wrap that lifts in year three, a sign that needs replacing after a storm, a panel that needs colour-matching to the original install. Manufacturer certifications mean those issues are covered by manufacturer warranty, not just by goodwill. Health and safety certifications mean we can complete the work without site rule blockers. ISO certification means there's a documented process behind every project, not improvisation.
None of this changes the price of the work. It changes what happens when the work needs to last.
Accreditations FAQs
Yes. MW Graphics holds Arlon Certified Fleet Installer status, which means our installations on Arlon-supplied materials are warranted by Arlon directly.
IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) is the recognised UK certification for safe operation of scissor lifts, cherry pickers and other powered access equipment. It's required on most commercial sites for at-height work and means we can install on HGVs, double-deckers and tall building fascias safely and in line with site rules.
PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association) is the recognised UK certification for assembling and using mobile aluminium access towers. It covers the tower-based access work that signage, architectural projects often require.
MW Graphics operates as part of the Martin Williams (Hull) group, which holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management systems. The same documented processes apply across the group.
We work with the four major commercial wrap and signage vinyl manufacturers: 3M, Avery Dennison, Arlon and Oracal. The specific film we use on a project depends on the substrate, the environment and how long the work needs to perform.
Yes. Our Arlon Certified Fleet Installer status means installations on Arlon materials are warranted by Arlon directly. Other manufacturer warranties apply where their materials are specified.
Manufacturer Material Partners
We work with the four major vinyl manufacturers in commercial wrap and signage. The film we specify on each project depends on the substrate, the installation environment and how long the work needs to perform.
3M
3M produces some of the most widely-used cast vinyl films in the commercial wrapping industry. Their materials are recognised globally for colour stability, conformability across complex curves and long-term durability. Used across a wide range of our vehicle wrap and graphics projects.
Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison cast films are an industry standard for fleet branding and long-life vehicle livery. Their products are designed for high-performance commercial applications where the wrap needs to look as good in year five as in year one.
Arlon
Arlon specialises in high-conformability cast films for vehicles with complex curves, ribs and panel features. Our Arlon Certified Fleet Installer status is built around the manufacturer's own training and quality requirements.
Oracal
Oracal materials are used across colour-change car wraps and architectural detail work. Their range covers everything from full vehicle wraps to fine-detail vinyl lettering and signage applications.
Health & Safety Certifications
Vehicle wrap and signage work often involves working at height, on tall vehicles, scaffolding or above ground level on commercial premises. Our installation crews hold the two main UK certifications for this kind of work.
IPAF Certified
IPAF (the International Powered Access Federation) is the recognised UK certification for safe operation of powered access equipment, including scissor lifts and cherry pickers. Our IPAF certification means we can install at height on HGVs, double-deckers, large trailers and tall building fascias safely and in line with site rules.
PASMA Certified
PASMA (the Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association) is the recognised UK certification for safe assembly, use and dismantling of mobile aluminium access towers. Our PASMA certification covers the tower-based work that PPF, signage and architectural projects often require.