Welcome
to XIC.
Three distinct yet cohesive services are combined with more than three decades of creative experience, underpinned by clever innovation. As a result, our diverse offering ranges from reliably printing business basics to delivering exceptional graphic design for big, impactful campaigns.
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XIC is about more than design, print and display. Say hello to our products with purpose.
Our trusted inspection tag solutions have already been utilised in a number of industries from oil and gas to aviation ✈️
Virtually indestructible, our tags combine resilience and usability with an aesthetic look that is bespoke to your organisation. To get a better understanding of our completely customisable tags, please visit the link in our bio.
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May 17

The North-east’s only dedicated QHSE event returns this September! The Safety Expo will showcase the best local safety-related solutions, products, services, and so much more. 👷🏼♂️
This free-to-attend event includes must-see talks from key industry experts, including the aspirational entrepreneur Bob Keiller. In our latest blog, Bob offers an insight into how his talk, titled ‘Be more persuasive’, will benefit all those listening.
Please visit the link in our bio to enjoy this short read.
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May 15

Throwback to one of our most exciting projects from the past few months - the ‘Kirkwood Times’ 📰
Inspired by traditional newspapers, Kirkwood wanted to commemorate the opening of its first ever showhome village in Blackdog, Aberdeenshire. Throughout the design process, we aimed to perfectly blend the feel of a newspaper with the luxurious quality of its brand, and we couldn’t be happier with the final look! 🙌
To find out how we did it, please visit the link in our bio.
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May 5

We’re investing in the environment! 🌍
At XIC, we’re committed to playing our part in shaping a greener planet and reducing our carbon footprint wherever we can, which is why we’ve added a second electric vehicle to our fleet. This addition means that whenever our team travels, we’re not producing emissions that are harmful to the environment.
We are continuing to assess our everyday operations with sustainability in mind, making an effort where possible to switch to cleaner sources of energy. 🚗⚡️
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May 1

We helped Plant Integrity Management stand out at the OGV Energy Recruitment Fare! 💼
PIM was looking for a bespoke and creative handout to apply its branded artwork to in time for this event, ensuring it stood out from other stallholders.
After we put forward several ideas that we felt aligned with PIM`s brand, its team opted for branded note-pads, information leaflets and bespoke packaging leading to a sleek, professional suite of products for PIM to hand out to attendees of the fare.
Do you need help standing out at events? Head to the link in our bio to get in touch with our team.
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Apr 28

We recently completed a high-end project for AJC Homes! 🏡
The local housebuilder was looking for a specialist brochure and folder for its sales professionals to use that matched the premium quality of its brand. With artwork/spec supplied by the client, it was up to us to shape this into high-end marketing material through the use of various production techniques, including silver foil blocking and blind embossing to elevate the AJC brand.
If you’re looking for a luxury printout that will stand the test of time, then get in touch with our team today by visiting the link in our bio.
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Apr 26

Duncan and Todd`s lens manufacturing laboratory, Caledonian Optical, needed help revamping its exhibition stand for an upcoming event - here’s how we did this with sustainability in mind! ♻️
We up-cycled a wooden cabinet by disassembling it in our factory before applying a high-quality vinyl wrap with a protective matt finish. Once rebuilt, the customer received a professional, eye-catching product for the event which can then be used in its office afterwards! ✅
Interested in working with us? Head to the link in our bio to find out more.
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Apr 24

📢 Introducing The Safety Expo!
Taking place on Thursday, 21 September 2023 at P&J Live, we’re thrilled to be bringing the North-east’s only dedicated QHSE event to the region. Aiming to highlight local businesses’ immense talent for health and safety products and services, the event is free to attend and open to everyone.
With a number of high profile businesses already signed up, the expo is an ideal opportunity for attendees to network with exhibitors and discover innovative solutions that align with their operations ✅
Additionally, we couldn’t be more excited to announce that we have a number of industry heavyweights lined up to deliver impactful presentations across QHSE disciplines. Make sure to register your attendance to hear from Bob Keiller, Brett Townsley, Alan Smith, Jim Grimmer, Steve Rae and Steven J Innes.
To register to attend the expo, visit the link in our bio.
By visiting the link in our bio, you can also enquire about exhibiting, view the speaker programme or find out more information.
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Apr 20

Inspection tags can help keep your employees safe, and your workplace accident free. ⚠️
Our tags can be completely customised to your brand, whilst visually communicating any workplace hazards that your staff need to be aware of.
We have ideal solutions for every industry - explore them via the link in our bio.
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Apr 17

The warmer days and lighter nights can only mean one thing - more time spent outdoors! 🌳🌷
Whether you enjoy a brisk lunchtime walk or a long evening run, make sure to remember to pack the essentials including one of our SQUAD snoods.
To find out more, visit our website (link in bio).
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Apr 14

The XIC team has been busy enhancing our production spaces - our vehicle livery zone just got an upgrade. 🤩
This spot is where we add impactful graphics to vehicles of all sizes, and with the newly added floor graphics we think the aesthetic looks much more on-brand! What do you think? 💭
Visit the link in our bio to see how we can deliver on your design, print and display needs.
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Apr 10

New project alert! 🚨
We recently worked with the team at the high-tech industrial company Exail to deliver a new look for its fleet. Using a matt finish green vinyl to create enhanced contrast against the glossy black paint, its brand has greater visibility on the road. 🚚
To discover our design, print and display solutions, please visit the link in our bio.
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Apr 3

Have you checked out our 2023 Aberdeen Marketing Report yet? 🙌
Offering the latest powerful insights for the region’s marketing community, the report will aid any business in their marketing and campaign efforts. 📊
To uncover these trends, insights, and advice from marketing professionals, please visit the link in our bio.
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Mar 31

The importance of inspection tags can’t be understated - how are you keeping your employees and assets safe? 🤔
Utilised across many industries from oil and gas to aviation, inspection tags are an effective way of visually communicating workplace hazards, equipment inspections, and so much more.
We have bespoke solutions available to create a tag that’s fully customised to your brand - explore our options via the link in our bio.
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Mar 28

We recently worked with the team at @macphieuk to deliver this neat safety signage! Displaying the number of days since a ‘lost-time accident’, we first got to grips with the look and feel of this client so we could effectively produce something that’s very much on brand.
The finished product stands out with the brand’s bold colours and by supplying interchangeable durable number cards, Macphie Ltd will easily be able to maintain this important tracker. ✅
We thoroughly enjoyed working on this design. Visit the link in our bio to see how we can level up your brand! 🔗
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Mar 23

As the exhibition calendar begins to ramp up across all industries, we wanted to create a solution that made designing your stand simple and easy, yet extremely eye catching and unique. To do this, we’ve engineered a bespoke fixing solution that allows a wall-based Tension Fabric System (TFS) to be fitted seamlessly to a shell scheme, providing a stunning frameless appearance, with continuous fabric graphic print.
With interchangeable graphics and a design that is easy for clients to fit themselves, it`s no wonder we`ve had strong interest in this solution already!
Get in touch to find out more (link in bio).
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Mar 20

19 of our staff members and building tenants have just completed the QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator training course!
Delivered by Forrest Training, this course provides our team with the necessary skills to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support as well as how to use an automated external defibrillator in emergency situations, which we`ve also just purchased for our building!
Our staff has not only learned vital new skills that are important for the workplace, but it is also widely beneficial for outside of work too. Well done to everyone on their new qualification!
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Mar 17

Last year, STR took its clients to Murrayfield stadium to watch the highly anticipated Scotland vs All Blacks game. Looking for VIP event material to enhance the overall experience, STR gave us free rein to come up with a concept for the event, the team’s main request? Something that was memorable.
Find out how we tackled this project in our recent case study (link in bio).
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Mar 15

We’ve just completed a project with decommissioning expert Well-Safe Solutions to visually enhance protective casing for its asset model.
Using premium vinyl for the logo and company colours, the new display elevates its brand identity while not distracting from the model itself, showing off the intricacies and technical spec of its product and operations.
To finish off the project, we added a plaque inside the casing, ensuring Well-Safe’s visitors and clients can discover information on the model while passing by.
Get in touch to see how we can help you with your requirements (link in bio).
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Mar 10

A rebrand for Scottish Adventure Club!
Looking for something that represented its activity, we delivered a logo that encompassed ideas of exploring, experiences and being surrounded by nature. Using a colour palette that aligns with the outdoors, the new logo is vibrant and distinguishable.
Following brand completion, we also added vehicle livery to the committee’s van and strategically placed the logo to ensure maximum brand awareness 👌
Check out our video to see the journey to the new brand, and how we’ve presented it across must have items for keen adventurers 🗺
Visit the link in our bio to discover how we can elevate your brand.
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Mar 9
