Commercial Agency Property Sign Boards - Innovative Upgrade, Building on Tradition

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Commercial agency sign boards, “For Sale” or “To Let” signs on offices, retail or other commercial buildings have seen little change in recent times. Typically constructed from timber frames with thin plastic faces replacing the previously used hardboard faces, this traditional method has lasted a number of years. Such cumbersome and wieldy signs have been largely accepted as fit for purpose and many are still made this way by some suppliers, often fixed to the buildings with nails.

Here at Signcraft, we have developed a readily re-cycleable all-plastic sign board, using specially sourced industrial grade fluted plastic, resulting in a board that is lighter and, consequently, easier to handle and safer in the event of unforseen accidents.

A number of our competitors re-use wooden framed agency boards by changing the top message, a practice that was universal within the industry for years. We believe that it is not a safe practice to re-use damaged or weakened framework, therefore we only use signs on a one time basis; this helps to ensure that the product is fit for use and will remain in good condition for the full year that we cover it under our public liability insurance.

On the subject of safe installations, our policy is not to use nails when installing - we always secure the signs properly using screws. This process not only meets with our strict health and safety code but ensures minimal damage to the property and has proven to be far safer in storm conditions, extensively reducing incidents of damage and injury.

Visit the Signcraft website for more information on commercial agency property sign boards.

The Festive Break was Fun but now it's Time to Address your Signage Requirements

Last winter, November and December activities were hugely effected by the weather and, as our end product is the installation of our signs, we just froze like the snow! As a result our end of year figures were sadly low and we had a frenetic time catching up before the 2011 New Year.

At the end of 2011, however, we are all happy and full of seasonal spirit - the euphoric type - and are looking forward to 2012 with enthusiasm.

A big warm "Thank You" to all our customers for a great year. We'd be honoured to serve you again in 2012 and we look forward to speaking to you all after the January 4th.

We also look forward to welcoming new signage clients, whether you need a total design service, specialist signage, vehicle livery, window manifestations, fascias, posters, lighting and display systems, wall art, flags and flagpoles, cast iron signs, monoliths, banners, wraps, wayfinding and agency signage ... and more! See our website, www.signcraft.co.uk

Seasonal regards,
Bob Colwell, Managing Director.

Wishing you a 
very Happy & 
Prosperous 2012!

A Sign of the Times

**********Season's Greetings *********

We are now closed for the Christmas shut-down and will be returning to the office on Wednesday 4th January 2012. (Please note that any emails will not be read until Wednesday 4th January 2012).

Wishing everyone the best of the festivities and a happy and prosperous 2012, from the staff of Signcraft.co.uk

Retail Parks & Shopping Centre Signage

Q: What kind of company puts up those huge signs for the public to easily spot their destination at a retail park or shopping centre?

A: Signage company, Signcraft.


Q: How do they do it?

A: The structure is secured in place using experienced staff operating specialist equipment and adhering to strict safety guidelines. Using a "cherry-picker", the inner framework is fixed by sign-fitters, as can be seen in the first photograph.

Each of the individual signs have to be mounted to each side of the advertising frame until, finally, the job is completed.

(Note the Signcraft van parked behind the signage, ready to take the fitters home at the end of the day).

Signcraft undertakes all kinds of jobs from large projects to small office graphics - and we deliver throughout Britain.

Take a look at our website:
www.signcraft.co.uk

Or give us a call:
01895 - 442768 / 441740 / 445127

Expansion, Recruitment, Trainees, Opportunities in Sign-making and Sign-fitting

Business Update from Signcraft's MD.

We are currently looking for trainee sign fitters to expand our installation teams, and have also looked into offering sign making apprenticeships as growing our business involves people and as a result we are currently re-thinking our recruitment strategy.

We have senior members of staff who joined us as school leavers and have worked the their way up through the company to hold important and well respected positions and, as we have been successful in the past, we think it would be worth while embracing some of the excellent initiatives that are currently available for the training and mentoring of young people.

We have been working with St Modwen plc. to develop a fresh and effective way-finding system for one of their regeneration projects in North London; phase one commences in December followed by the second phase in the New Year.

We have also recently completed two shopping centre refurbishments for Frogmore plc., in Ellesmere Port and Liverpool central, both involved complete signage changes with fresh designs throughout each centre - images will soon be available on our website.

Which finally leads nicely into the website revamp; this has been dragging its heels or, more accurately, both Tony White and myself have been too busy to finalise and sign off on all of the hard work put in by Paul Browne of Oracle Advertising and Barbara Primrose of The BPc Internet presence & website promotion. December will be our target for this final push with a launch in 2012.

Bob Colwell, Managing Director, Signcraft.
www.signcraft.co.uk

Latest Technology Signage Production, working with Traditional Architecture

At Signcraft, we design and manufacture cost-effective signage. Our state of the art technology enables us to create distinctive, stunning and often large modern fascias on buildings - including historic buildings and traditional architecture.

A far cry from traditional signwriting, the results may be achieved with various materials, including perspex, glass, vinyl and metals - and may include electric lighting.

Can modern signage work in a traditional environment?

There are numerous examples that support each side of that debate. For example, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency issued sensible design guidance for new signage on historic buildings, illustrated with photographic evidence.

Our portfolio includes photographs of many styles of fascias we have produced on buildings of various architectural styles. A good example of Signcraft producing traditional signs is illustrated in our Cast Metal signs blog post.

Our range of signage capabilities is extensive and the results of our design-led approach to projects can be seen in on our website, www.signcraft.co.uk.

Signage Services near Heathrow

Our varied signage and sign-related services are grouped as

• Agency Boards
• Architectural Signage
• Banners & Building Wraps
• Site Development Signage
• Commercial Property Boards
• Designer Wall Coverings & Office Art

Contact us for a good quote and a great job!
We look forward to working with you.

Signcraft,
The Coach House, St. Stephens Road, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7RL
Tel: 01895 442768/ 441740/ 445127 Fax: 01895 442153
www.signcraft.co.uk