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Castleton and Angelo Costa

Signing the Way to Increased Business

Angelo Costa International is a financial intermediary with over 300 employees. In 2002 it was selected by US multinational Western Union inc. to be its European Super Agent.

The Services:

In 2009 Western Union instructed Angelo Costa to complete the branding of 36 UK agent sites within a 6 month period.   Having previously worked with Angelo Costa on a number of Western Union sites, Castleton was chosen to ensure timely completion of the roll out. From the outset Castleton provided a full project management service.   Each site was surveyed and detailed concept designs were produced.   Planning applications were made, signage schemes were manufactured, and installations completed outside of operating hours to ensure the agent's business continued uninterrupted.   Being the market leader in their industry, image is of paramount importance to Western Union.   Castleton recognised the vital role signage plays in supporting the overall image and brand strategy and ensured brand guidelines were strictly adhered to.    

The Benefits

Time scales were frequently tight, but Castleton consistently delivered on time and on budget.   Working closely with Angelo Costa and the individual agents, Castleton successfully completed 6 sites per month.   We took the headaches of the design process and project management away from our client keeping them informed of progress at all stages. The new signage schemes provided instant results with one store going straight to the top of the list for number of transactions immediately following installation.   We continue to work with Angelo Costa and our ongoing relationship with them is testament to the service we provide.  

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