Capability Statement

Aquastone Graphix LLC. (dba) Aquastone Graphic Arts & Print
20 Church Street, Mezzanine Floor
Hartford, CT. 06103
(860) 206-4935

Monday – Friday 9a-6p
www.aquastone.us

DUNS Number: 78-026-8970
CAGE/NCAGE Code: 65GJ0

About the agency

Company:

Aquastone Graphix LLC. (dba) Aquastone Graphics & Print is a Connecticut-based business founded in 2006. We are a graphic design agency that provides Brand Design, Publication Design, Web Design, and Commercial Print services for government agencies and businesses in Greater Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford counties.

What makes Aquastone distinct is its adaptive design style, and it prides itself on being collaborative, responsive, reliable, business savvy, having a creative vision, and being an excellent find for small businesses.

Company Principal: Dyshann Anderson has over two decades of business experience working with project managing design and print. He is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design and recently obtained an MA in Information Design from Central Connecticut State University.

Aquastone Graphics & Print specializes in signage, and we’ve provided commercial print products for government agencies and businesses of all sizes. You can depend on our products and services being warranted and built by strict adopted standards.

Our multiple years of creating custom graphic submittals have made it easy for stakeholders and general contractors. Submittal files are created or updated in shortened turnaround time to submit shop drawings for the architect’s approval. Aquastone can adhere to strict deadlines while following brand guidelines or architect figure drawings meticulously. Our focus contract projects are exterior Wayfinding, Traffic, Dimensional custom Numbers or Lettering, and Monument signage, to name a few. Interior ADA Accessibility for common area and service rooms, certified internal signage with braille. All work includes labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for, or incidental to, furnishing and installing the signage. 

Before quoting a bid, provide The following documents. Elevated drawings, figure drawings, specs, and sign schedules are required to submit a request, with no exceptions. Turnaround for a quote can take up to a week or less, depending on the project’s complexity. Sight assessments for installation and travel are billed per hour separately from the project. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly for the cost. Aquastone welcomes Mesh banners and small signage requests. Please read the capability statement in full to ensure we’re a good fit for the project.

 

General Contractors Note: 

If you are inquiring about sub-contracting works, please send all documents associated with the project. Aquastone reviewed contracts before responding to a bid. Figure drawings and specs will determine the cost and turnaround time. If internal or external factors affect the project, please note them. Customers, competition, economy, technology, political and social conditions, and resources are common external factors that influence the organization.

Public Sector Note:

Aquastone is the State of Connecticut and small municipalities registered. Aquastone is willing and able to handle projects under or over the threshold. A meeting is mandatory before bidding or submitting RFQ or estimate opportunities to Government agencies with any bid. Please send all similar quotes awarded to info@aquastone.us.

Company Client List:

Aetna – Ad specialties

City of Hartford – Marketing Design, Sign Printing

CCSU, Pre-Collegiate & Access Service – Stationery Design and Printing

GNEMSDC – Marketing Design, Print, and Web Design

Omar Coffee – Package Design


Geographic Service Areas: Connecticut


EFT (Electronic Fund Transfers)

Available Government Fast pay Available

We offer 2%Off/15 on a Net 30

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Social Economic: Total Small Minority Owned Business

DAS- SBE/MBE CT Certified

DOT- CT DBE Certified

SAM- Active

Equipment list provided upon request.

Publication Equipment List

  • Heidelberg Speedmaster XL75 – 2013 Model
  • Xerox IGEN4 110 Exp with XXL 26” sheet size – 2013 Model
  • Two Xerox 4112 Copier /Printers
    (equipped with saddle-stitch booklet makers)
  • Two Xerox 700 Digital Color Presses (equipped with saddle-stitch booklet makers and oversized high-capacity feeders)
  • Xante Ilumina Digital Evelope Press
  • Two Secap Jet 1 Inkjetting Machine
  • D1950 Pitney Bowes Inserter
  • Hasler M4000 Inserter
  • Bourg 20 Bin Collator
  • Horizon 16 Bin Collator
  • Hasler HT 25 Tabber/Stamp Affixer
  • Polar 36 in. Cutter
  • Strapping Machines
  • Agfa Avalon N4 Thermal Platesetter
  • Agfa Azura C9S Inline Plate Processor
  • Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Contract Proofer
  • Accufast XL Labeling Machine
  • Accufast FX Tabbing Machine
  • Challenge Titan 200 Cutter
  • Pitney Bowes Postage/Metering Machine

Digital Print Limitations

  • Digital Printing: HP Indigo 7500
  • Prints off of 13×19 sheets (12.48 x 18.26 in maximum image size)
  • Ability to print variable-data (personalized text, graphics, embedded images using an excel file)
-Coated: 55 lb text to 130 lb cover; Uncoated: 40 lb text to 130 lb cover; Thickness 3 to 18 pt
  • ElectroInk, ION based technology; PMS inks available but very expensive
  • Prints on Soft Touch stock, not an AQ finish
  • Ideal for Direct Marketing applications
  • Max run size 3,000-5,000 sheets then would explore plating if all pieces were static; if variable must stay digital

Custom Products

  • Crash Imprinting from Hot Metal (in house) of various sizes and styles of type or from your camera ready copy or file. We can also have an engraving plate made to print from.
  • Crash Numbering in any color ink (our standard black and red have no wash up charge). Skip numbering is also available from 2 up to 6. Various size numbering ranging from our “Mini Machine” with 1/8 inch character height to the “Standard Machine” with a 5/32 inch character height Larger models on hand are 3/16 inch and our Jumbo which is 7/32 inch character height.
  • Channel Scoring to eliminate most cracking issues that can result from color copying, various types of paper or wrong grain direction.
  • Die Cutting. We can have most any die made from our die supplier. You can also pick any of our standard in­ house dies ranging from Circles, Ovals, Square or Rectangles. Rolodex card dies, Thumb cut and Tab Dies (from 3 bank up to 7 bank) plus other various sizes.
  • Kiss Cutting with straight cutting rules to make up various size labels on a sheet. You can use any of our standard in-house dies or have a special shaped die made to your specifications.
  • Perforating with various size teeth to meet whatever needs you may have. There are also sizes ranging from Micro/Laser perf to 4, 6, 8, 10 or 18 cuts per inch are available.
  • Round Cornering with radius of 1/8-1/4 – 3/8 and 1/2 inch. We are now capable of round cornering large quantities.
  • Drilling with our 3 head unit and various size drill bits.
  • Blind Embossing.

Services

Key Products: Advertising services, indoor or outdoor display, and lithograph.

3M Decorative Window Films

3M IJ-35C (Vehicles, 3-5 Year Rating)

3M Print Wrap Films

3M IJ-180c Controltac (Vehicle Wrap)

Orajet Clear (Back-lit Signage)

Reflective (Outdoor, Conforms Well)

Low tac wall (Fabric / Wallpaper, Indoor Finished Surfaces- Drywall, Plaster, Or Panels)

Dry Erase (Any Flat Surfaces)

FootPrints (Anti-slip Surface)

Dual View Window (Double-sided)

One Way Window (Perforated Vinyl)

HD 13oz, HD 15oz, HD 18oz HDP (Tear, Weather Resistant)

Banner stand (Lifetime Warranty)

Canvas (Polyester Cotton, Gesso)

Mesh (Outdoor)

Fabric (Indoor & Outdoor)

Vehicle Magnet (Latex, 30mm)

3D Scanning, Modeling & Prototyping

CNC Hot Wire Cutting

CNC 4-Axis Cutting Router

3D Digital Sculpting Services

Business Cards
Booklets
Bookmarks
Brochures
Calendars
Campaigns
Catalogs
CD Packages
Collectors Cards
Corp. Brochures
Direct Mail Pieces
Direct Email Dist.
Display Ads
Door Hangers
DVD Packages
Email Design
Envelopes
Event Tickets
Flyers
Hang Tags Letterheads
Logos
Media Kits
Mini Menus Newsletters
Note pads
Packaging
Posters
Postcards
Pres. Folders
Publications
Rack-cards
Rip Busi. Cards
Rolodex Cards
Roll Labels
Stag. Cut Flyers
Stationery
Signs/Banners
Stickers
Table Tents
Tent Cards
Web Design
Web Development
Web Hosting

Coro (Contour Cutting)

Foamcore (Smooth & Lightweight)

Backlit (Polycarbonate .01, film)

PVC (Indoor & Outdoor)

Polystyrene (Indoor & Outdoor)

Aluminum (Signage, Post or Frame)

Poly Air (Lightweight, Durable)

J Bond (Contour Cutting)

Handheld Turnaround

Track Your Marketing Assets

RUSH TURNAROUND EXAMPLE:
Day one: Submitted and Approved
Day two: Project Printed
Day three: Job Shipped
Please allow one day for the labeling and billing information receipt before counting turnaround time for shipping from UPS. For example, if you are quoted a shipping time of three business days from February 3rd, please allow the first day for Aquastone to relay your information and for UPS to pick up. Please allow the following three business days/non-holidays for your shipment to arrive.
Additional Holiday Turnaround: Please be advised that during the holiday season, our rush printing turnaround time will be extended by an additional 1-3 business days due to an increase in volume. Thank you for your cooperation.

4-7 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Perfect Binding: additional 4 business days.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 2500: additional 3 business days per 2500.

2-4 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Round Corners: additional 3 business days.

2-5 business days after approval and processed payment.

* 80lb. Gloss Book: additional 4 business days.

* 100lb. Gloss Cover: additional 3 business days.

* 70lb. Offset Opaque Smooth White: additional 2 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 50K: 1 additional day per 25k.

2-5 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Round Corners: additional 3 business days

4-8 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Hard Cover: additional 4 business days.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 2500: additional 3 business days per 2500.

4-7 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Perfect Binding: additional 4 business days.

* Hard Cover: additional 4 business days.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 2500: additional 3 business days per 2500.

2-5 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Round Corners: additional 3 business days.

2-4 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Round Corners: additional 3 business days.

4-8 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 5 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 5K: additional 3 business days per 5k.

4-8 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Quantity Over 25K: additional day per 5k.

4-8 business days after approval and processed payment.

* 100lb. Gloss Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Round Corners: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 5K: additional 3 business days per 5k.

2-4 business days after approval and processed payment.

* 80lb. Gloss Book: additional 4 business days.

* 100lb. Gloss Cover: additional 3 business days.

* 70lb. Offset Opaque Smooth White: additional 2 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

4-8 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Round Corners: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 5K: additional 3 business days per 5k.

2-5 business days after approval and processed payment.

3-6 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Quantity Over 25K: 1 additional day per 25k.

4-8 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Quantity Over 5K: additional 3 business days per 5k.

2-5 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Round Corners: additional 3 business days.

2-4 business days after approval and processed payment.

* 80lb. Gloss Book: additional 4 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

4-8 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 2500: additional 3 business days per 2500.

8-12 business days after approval and processed payment.

2-5 business days after approval and processed payment.

4-7 business days after approval and processed.

2-5 business days after approval and processed payment.

* 100lb. Gloss Cover: additional 4 business days.

* 70lb. Opaque Smooth White: additional 2 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

4-8 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 5K: additional 3 business days per 5k.

4-8 business days after approval and processed payment.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 5K: additional 3 business days per 5k.

3-6 business days after approval and processed payment.

* 100lb. Gloss Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Spot UV: additional 5 business days.

* Recycled Paper: additional 3 business days.

* 16pt. Dull Cover: additional 3 business days.

* Quantity Over 50K: 1 additional day per 25k.

NAICS CODES

Key Products: Advertising services, indoor or outdoor display, digital copying, and lithograph.

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