Updated April 2025

When choosing the right material for your photo frames, deciding between acrylic and glass can be challenging. Both are clear, protective barriers that shield artwork from damage while offering an unobstructed view of what’s behind. But that doesn’t mean they’re the same.

Whether you're a photographer, print studio, signage producer, or gallery, selecting the ideal frame material impacts not only the aesthetics but also the protection and longevity of your artwork.

At Adventa, we offer a wide range of high-quality framing solutions, including both glass and acrylic options. But before you make your choice, it's important to understand the main differences and how each measures up on the characteristics you’re looking for. So, let’s break down the factors you should consider when selecting between acrylic and glass photo frames.

Valentine’s Day is never far off, which means that one of the biggest marketing events is around the corner too. There can be no doubt about it, the day of love has become a great opportunity to market, sell, and attract new customers.

That being said, is it still as big an opportunity as it was five to ten years ago? Should your business take advantage of a Valentine’s marketing opportunity?

In this blog, Adventa examines what Americans spend on Valentine’s Day and whether it's worth changing your marketing strategy during this period. We will also examine Valentine's customer activations to determine whether you should buy Valentine-specific products to sell to customers.

How Much Do Consumers Spend

Snow globes have brought wonder and whimsy to the world since the 19th century - but how? How are those enchanting little scenes and swirling snowfall effects made, and how does it all work inside the globe?

Whether you’re simply curious about these charming decorations or looking to stock them in your store and need some background info first - this blog is for you. We’re exploring what snow globes are made of, how they’re made, their history, and more.

The Components of a Snow Globe

A snow globe has three main elements: the dome, the liquid, and the base. The dome, which was traditionally made of glass, provides a clear, durable enclosure that protects the scene inside. Most modern snow globes, however, use high-quality acrylic, which is lighter, much more resistant to breakage, and easier to produce in bulk.

7 Benefits of Using UK Manufacturing Companies

With quality and commitment becoming increasingly important for businesses and consumers, there is a push to use more UK manufacturers. The “Made in the UK” sticker is becoming a major symbol of quality across the world, which is a trend that has our full support.

In this post, Adventa looks at the benefits of using British manufacturers for your products, parts and more. After reading this blog, you should be able to weigh up these benefits against the rationale of why you are using your current supplier.

Top Advantages of UK Manufacturers

There are many advantages of using a manufacturer that are held to high UK standards. Below are

Adventa, formerly known as Innova Mill, was founded in 1983 and is run by brothers Mark (Managing Director) and John (Sales and Marketing Director). Based in Mid-Wales, UK, Adventa has grown and developed into an organization committed to innovation, automation, and quality products that are distributed to customers on every continent of the world! 

To help provide the best possible service, Adventa is always growing and developing, with biweekly product development meetings (totalling an astonishing 480 hours per year), we like to challenge the ‘norm’ to ensure the best products are always available.

Not only have we tackled the global market, but in 2015 we expanded over the pond and set up a warehouse in New Jersey. We are currently expanding our UK Warehouse to accommodate 896 pallets at one time.

As the company grows, so does our client base.

As online shopping becomes increasingly popular, the death knell of the physical retail industry might be expected. However, the industry is tenacious and innovative, and alternative models are being considered and implemented across the globe.

Experiential retail is one of the new forms of retail that has popped up in recent years. But what is it, and what does it offer businesses and consumers? In this post, Adventa explores the concept of experiential retail, how it works, what it costs, and which retailers are doing it well. Keep reading to understand what experiential retail is.

What is Experiential Retail?

Experiential retail, also known as “retailtainment”, is a marketing strategy in which a physical retail store offers its

Pros & Cons of Sourcing Products From China

Updated 17/10/2024

Over the past few decades, China has grown as an economic powerhouse, with many international companies sourcing products from there. However, between the pandemic and rising political tensions, many US companies are cutting ties with China.

Whether you’re an established company or a new entrant to the market, it’s worth considering whether it’s better business to import from China or whether the outsourcing of products has become too much of a hassle. To help you with this, we’ve listed the pros and cons of sourcing products from China.

Cons of Sourcing From China

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The History of the Christmas Bauble

The holiday season is a time when we all look forward to adorning our Christmas trees with the most beautiful and unique ornaments. With a fascinating history and an important and established present, Christmas photo ornaments and decorative baubles are worth getting to know.

What better way to understand their significance than by delving into the history and manufacturing process of the Christmas bauble? From the origins of baubles as simple fruit decorations, to their innovative modern-day variations, this blog will explore the evolution of this cherished holiday tradition.

Cardboard Canvas Guide

Cardboard canvases are low-cost and versatile, suitable for a range of creative mediums. Find out everything you need to know to create with cardboard canvas, as well as why you should stock them. 

What is cardboard canvas, and what are its advantages?

For centuries, canvases have typically been made from fabric stretched over wood panels or bars. However, this traditional stretched canvas has been challenged recently, with many now making them out of different materials, such as cardboard, which is considerably more environmentally friendly than chopping down trees.

Surprisingly, some of the biggest advantages of cardboard vs wood are the cardboard’s superior strength and the tension that can be achieved with the canvas medium – if using the correct material