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With the global and local markets becoming increasingly competitive, businesses are being forced to look at ways they can make their production processes more efficient to survive and thrive. Lean manufacturing has been identified as one of the best methodologies that can be applied to achieve this goal. It focuses on minimizing waste and eliminating any steps in the production process that do not add value. This approach allows for faster production, better quality products and a reduction in costs. Here are the five principles that guide this technique.

1. Define Value

This involves identifying what the end-customer of the product values from the product. This relates to what needs are being met, what they really want, how much they are willing to pay for it and what other expectations they want to be met. In-depth research goes into determining these values. Often, consumers lack the ability to effectively communicate this information, compelling businesses to use such tactics as interviews, questionnaires, and other data to learn what they consider most valuable. All those involved in the production process need to have this information in mind as a goal they can focus on to meet customer needs.

2. Map the Value Stream

This second principle focuses on mapping the value stream so that businesses can use customer value as a reference point that they can compare against the steps and related processes, from start to finish of production. Through this comparison, they can identify any wasteful steps. These can be divided into two categories; necessary and non-value adding, and unnecessary and non-value adding. Those that are unnecessary should be eliminated, while that which is necessary must be minimised.

3. Create Flow

This principle is designed to encourage a smooth flow of the production steps and processes. When you have eliminated or minimised wastage, there should be no or minimal encumbrances, bottlenecks and delays that would slow down production or affect your budget. This enables better communication and collaboration between teams, helping to boost productivity.

4. Establish Pull

Pull-based systems help to minimise inventory and work-in-progress (WIP) levels while ensuring there remains sufficient raw materials and data flow that enables a smooth workflow. This ensures that enough products are being completed when needed. This ensures the business does not have to stockpile products while still meeting market demand effectively, allowing for minimal inventory costs that would otherwise need to be passed on to customers.

5. Pursue Perfection

The first four principles enable businesses to effectively achieve their goal of minimising waste and improving efficiency in their production and related processes. However, this is a goal post that keeps shifting. Thus, businesses that adopt lean manufacturing need to keep repeating the cycle and make it a part of their organisational culture. Striving to continually achieve perfection will ensure continued success in delivering high-quality products to customers and lasting business efficiency. This is a culture that needs to be adopted by all employees, at all levels so that there is a sustained effort and vigilance in achieving the desired perfection.About the company: Hardy Signs is a professional and digital signage company that designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signage products to a wide range of business sectors in the United Kingdom. The company has been awarded the manufacturer of the year in 2019 and 2020. and recognised in 2021 and 2022 as one of the top 5 manufacturers in Greater Birmingham Area.

One of the biggest obstacles that any business faces is overcoming the competition, and beating them to customers. This can be difficult to achieve, however, potentially causing some businesses to struggle. But there are solutions to help you outshine your competition, and one of the most effective is illuminated signage.

Get Seen

One of the hardest things about business is getting seen at all. Many businesses will lose potential customers because they just walk by without noticing the company. Illuminated signage will help ensure that everybody knows your business is there, encouraging more people to come in. With the right signage, you can even start attracting customers from your competitors.

Make Your Message Clear

If you have a great product, you will want to tell everybody about it. Getting your message over can be very difficult, though, especially when surrounded by other companies also trying to get their message over. With illuminated signs, it becomes easier to tell people what you want to tell them, letting them know you have something they want.

Return on Investment

In most cases, illuminated signage will be a relatively small financial outlay for a business, but it can also be one of the most effective. Not only is illuminated signage affordable, but it will also generate a lot of business, representing an impressive return on your investment over time.

Above are just a few of the ways illuminated signage can help you outshine your competition and help your business’s long-term prospects. If you would like to know more about how illuminated signage can help your business prosper, our team will be happy to help.About the company: Hardy Signs is a professional and digital signage company that designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signage products to a wide range of business sectors in the United Kingdom. The company has been awarded the manufacturer of the year in 2019 and 2020.

Technology improvements and the need to grow the business in a very competitive market have taken the signage to another level—the progress in creating new types of signages with different materials, designs and facilities is magnificent.

Dating since antiquity, where stones, wood, textiles, stone, and other metals were used to create signage and progressed until now, where technology is involved, and a wide range of materials is used.

Despite the fact the market offers many different signages, the main objectives of using them haven’t changed since antiquity which are advertising products and services, communicating information for the only purpose of attracting customers and increasing sales.

Signage can encourage impulse purchases and affect visitors attitude towards shopping. By improving signage and implementing attractive signs the potential customer visits will increase in the store which turns in more sales.

The main categories of signage are:

• Exterior signage
• Interior signage
• Digital signage

In these three categories fall all the below divisions:

Informational signs

These signs show’s information that is important for people to know and recognise it as soon as possible. Informational signs can direct, inform, warn or advice people.

Directional signs

Directing people to find their destination in the easiest way. Usually in new buildings or areas people find it hard and stressful to navigate, also its time consuming for them that’s why directional signage helps to build a great customer care and service.

Health and safety signs

For every building its a must, usage of health and safety measures such as fire exit, fire alarm, hazard areas, no entry, and other safety signs. For customers there are a set of signs which let them know where they are placed, which routes to follow for emergency exits.

Regulatory

Regulatory signs are there to indicate specific laws and rules which should be followed for the time that they show which can be permanent or for a specific time frame.

Wayfinding

Especially in large buildings wayfinding signs help to prevent people get lost and reduce frustration by helping them to find what they need quickly.

What makes the difference between them?

Despite their intentions of use the biggest feature which makes them visually different are colours and shapes used for each of them. The design of each sign is different from another, and the colours are divided in groups to make it easier for people to memorise. For example: red for prohibition or danger, blue for mandatory or green for emergency escape, first kit or no danger.Enquire nowBrochure

Exterior Signage

Exterior sign are usually all the signs placed outside of the business and all the signs shown in critical areas such as high motorways. Grabbing attention in busy and competitive areas is a problem itself because of the noise of commercial area the brand signs can fade if they are not professionally done. Generally, is advised the usage of solid colours, premium materials, usage of different types of signage. A great care should go for the quality of brand representation which can be achieved by using illuminated signage, fluorescent and neon signs help to attract customers attention.

Hoarding sign

All options are well designed, even the perimeter it’s a way to be used for promotion and adverts. Wondering how? Before the big launch of the business, hoarding signs can help the company be seen and promote the brand. Scale hoardings designed as per your brand in high-quality materials to be safe for outdoor will announce and attract clients to chase the opening of the business.

Pylon signs

Pylon signs are usually freestanding supported by one or two poles placed on the side of motorways or busy roads to promote and help businesses. The main benefits of using them are their location, their size, height, and availability to promote on both sides of it. In terms of size, shape and design they are fully adjustable.

Sidewalk signs

Sidewalk signs include A-boards, pavements signs, menu boards which come in different materials and designs such as one-sided, two- sided. A- boards and pavement signs are cost effective and easily to move inside or outside of shop. Because they are lightweight businesses such as coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries use them to write menus or services, opening hours, directions, and promotions available with the facility of using vibrant colours to attract potential customers.

Storefront signage

Storefront signage it’s the most essential and can be the first signage that a shop must have to invest. Letting people know about you brand existence is the business name placed in the front of the building. Most of business owners make sure to have that ready before an official launching the shop. There are a variety of choices such as: channel letters, Led lights, neon signs and other materials as metal, plywood, or fabric.

Fascia sign

Widely used and highly effective with innovative and eye-catching potential, placed on the front of the business. Created with high-quality material, the fascia sign helps the business grow by advertising 24/7.

Illuminated signage

Illuminated signage have various options to make the brand stand out with 3D acrylic letters and logos, neon signs, flexible- lightboxes and stencil-cut lightboxes. Lighting and size are the significant advantages of illuminated signs, being seen from far and attractive. Illuminated sign can be used as a commercial sign, directional, industrial sign, or business sign.

Edge lit sign

The source of light is placed on the outside of the sign face along of its edges where the light shines back into it.

Illuminated letters

Placing the source of light into the letters of your brand message to make them stand out.

Vehicle graphics

The building can be wrapped in adverts on windows, walls, and floors but to take it to another level vehicle signage it’s an excellent way to promote the brand. Advertising through vehicles comes in different materials to fit on any edge of the vehicle in vibrant colours, prints and design. Any time you wish to move away from the store location and still advertising your brand values, vehicle graphics signs it’s the best choice. A cost-effective sign which turns into a moving billboard advertising with no stop.

Banners

Banners come in different types, as freestanding signs, hanging banners, roll up banners which are available in a wide range of materials. Banners can be placed just in the entrance or slightly away depending on the visibility of the area. They are cost effective, and they can be removed easily and store for another time. There is a wide range of materials, sizes, and design to choose.

Monolith sign

Monolith sign is a freestanding sign in the shape of a pillar, taller enough to be eye catching from a certain distance. This sign is mounted on the ground and placed slightly away from the company building usually used in both sides to promote the brand. Monolith sign is budget friendly and long lasting.

Pole signs

Pole signs are typically an outdoor sign used as a promotional signage in parking areas, gas stations or just in the front of your business. Advantages of using them are the cost effectiveness, long lasting sign and durable. A pole sign can be seen from far and both sides can be used for advertising.

Interior Signage

All signs are used inside a business to help customers with directions, easily find products or announce promotions or other offers. All the options include various lighting to choose from; we adjust every detail to the brand, such as colouring, size etc.

Graphics Doors and Floor

These three key points of an inside ambient are a great option to deliver information, invite people to different sections and navigate them. The brand’s colours and messages combined with high finish graphics will enhance the space and convert it into a professional-looking environment.

Wayfinding Signage

Being able to spot the section that you want inside a building, quickly is the key to showing the organisation’s professionalism in signage. Navigating into a new area makes people feel anxious if there is not good labelling of each part, such as waiting areas, toilets, reception, way out, and fire exit. Here comes to help the wayfinding signage which help visitors to navigate easily inside a building. There are facilities for visual impaired people through Braille signs.

Window Graphics

Windows are another strong point to be used to maximise adverting. Whether customers want to get into the shop or just pass by the store’s window, graphics always let them know about your brand and services.

Window graphics are cost effective and space saving signage for your shop by maximising the use of empty window space. They are usually made from vinyl or perforated vinyl with images and text printed on it. There are lots of ways to play with window graphics shapes to make them most attractive and eye catching as possible.

Digital Signage

Technology improvements brought a new way of signage into the market that displays information through screens. This revolution comes with many options to choose such as:

Freestanding Digital Signs

Replace your letter signage with free-standing digital signs with significant upgrades such as connecting screens with the internet and PC for a different experience in customizing and controlling information.

Touch Screen Digital Signage

Engage customers and display brand-related information by installing touch screen digital signage in busy environments.

Wall Sign

Once customers enter a shop the first interaction with the brand are signs. Whenever customers find their selves in a queue the wall signs can engage them with information, graphics, or barcodes to scan and turn the waiting time in an entertainment.

Wall signs can be screens, posters, or boards in different materials and sizes available.

Videowall

Advanced technology is used to give the best resolution in videowalls signage with high quality in brightness and clarity adapted in different sizes in landscape or portrait mode.

LCD Hand sanitiser display

Our new facility in hand sanitising displays makes life easier. LCDs are placed on entrances to help people quickly and easily sanitise their hands while offering different information on the screen display.

Conclusion

In today’s market, signage is becoming a powerful tool to increase visibility, and it’s a must for every business. The new era of signage seems to be digital signage, which will be a new dimension of signage by offering a significant impact on engaging and attracting visitors faster.About the company: Hardy Signs is a professional and digital signage company that designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signage products to a wide range of business sectors in the United Kingdom. The company has been awarded the manufacturer of the year in 2019 and 2020. and recognised in 2021 and 2022 as one of the top 5 manufacturers in Greater Birmingham Area.

Getting you brand promoted everywhere you go no matter if its day or night through car wrapping. Increasing the brand visibility is one of the key factors to reach more customers, and survive in the market competition.

Recent years, marketing has moved to another level which means there is not just a clever advert but every brand have a specific approach which comes as a result of values, rules and goals.

Car wrap dates since in 1900s and was developed decades after decades from manufacturing to material quality, and other flexibilities.

What is car wrapping?

Vehicle wrap means to cover it with vinyl film. There are many options about how much to cover; it can be partially covering the vehicle or a full wrap. Also there are options to wrap the middle of the fleet as well, a large fleet wrap its eye catching for customers.

They are graphics, designs and logos printed digitally in appropriate materials such as vinyl film to fit in edges and curves. The vehicle will look brand new with the finish you want matte or gloss.

Benefits of car wrapping

Advertising

advertising wraps is one of the fastest, cost effective and flexible tools to promote and make sure that everywhere you go the brand will be seen. As you travel your marketing presence grows by showing contact details printed.

Cost effective

Because of advanced technology there are many advertising services available , but new technology means more money too. Vehicle wrapping less money to maintain and change every time you want.

Make the vehicle look new

Everyone enjoyed rolling out of this impressive new car. Paint jobs have similar effects giving old and new cars another look. What’s the alternative option? Some people are using vinyl car wrapping tricks and recommend them without hesitation.

Variety

Wrapping your vehicles can be made on all designs and colours that your business wants to represent in the market. You decide the colours, text, logos and our team at Hardy Signs make sure to deliver high quality service.

Durability

The high quality of material used while vehicle wrap will last for several years in low cost maintenance, with an only hand wash weekly. Also the vinyl wrapping has the function of a protective layer for the paint underneath, protecting it form scratches and other damages.

What does a vehicle wrapper do?

Vinyl wrapping is effective for protecting vehicle interiors and exterior surfaces against light fading and chips. However, car wrappings do not provide as protection for car paints as the paint protection treatments which use a chemical topcoat.

A wrapped car is unavoidable

Whether you are driving or just parking somewhere the wrapping will continue doing the same job, advertising without stopping.

Application

Some people say the wrapping on their automobile will remove paint scratches or stains, bringing their vehicle looking shiny. But that’s not true. Actually a properly vinyl wrap application will protect the paint layer.

When wrapping vinyl on cars you have to make it clean! If vinyl is damaged or discoloring it may cause damage to the surface. Usually car owners get the car cleaned thoroughly before wrapping it.

This is a process, but it is the only way to prevent the wrap from lifting. Our specialised team will make sure that original paintwork is in good condition to prevent any issues with vinyl wrap.

Removal

When you decide to buy your vehicle, you may remove the car wrapper from the vehicle to get a new look. However, removing vinyl wraps is often done in two ways. Usually you’d better go to the place where the wrap was made in place. If the removal becomes a pain with the wrapping being broken due to baking, labor costs may rise.

Some tips for removing a vinyl wrap include; using a heat gun, a slow peel approach and try to avoid abrasive solutions.

car wrap lifespan

Given the fact that vinyl wrapping have the flexibility to be changed in a low cost the main intention usually temporary use of it.

How Long Does a Vinyl Wrap on a Car Last?

The main intention with car wraps is mostly temporary but depending on the application type and quality of wrap used for a professional installation or long-term design, these can last for five to ten years, as well.

The lifespan of car wraps varies based on the type of vinyl wrap selected and its purpose. The different types of vinyl coat are designed and customized based on several individual’s personal preferences or to meet their business goals. The longevity of the vinyl coat will also depend on the vehicle’s usage.

Proper Maintenance

Dirt and grease can damage the surface of the wrap whether you keep in garage or not. Washing it frequently keeps the car wrap fresh and clean. It is recommended to give a hand wash.

Regular and gentle washing is one of the best ways to extend the life of your car wrap. Extreme cold or heathen damage the wrap by cracking or melting. There is no way to avoid it completely but when is a chance to use garage or a safe place from temperatures.

Main types of car wraps:

Gloss wrapped – the glossy finish is smooth coming in different colours.

Matte finish – matte wrap offers a classic look completely opposite of gloss wrap.

Satin – satin wrap offers a very sleek design, a look in between gloss and matte wrap.

Conclusion

If you ever decide to take your vehicle wrapped and change the appearance don’t hesitate to contact our team at Hardy Signs. You will find a professional team support offering the best choice of materials, colours and designs. Car wrapping will give a fresh look to you vehicle and work as a protection.

About the company: Hardy Signs is a professional and digital signage company that designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signage products to a wide range of business sectors in the United Kingdom. The company has been awarded the manufacturer of the year in 2019 and 2020.

Quite simply, directional signage helps your visitors reach their intended destination. It eliminates the chance of confusion, all whilst improving their experience. Wayfinding and Directional Signage has become increasingly popular and the most effective way of telling visitors or customers to find their way. However, they also serve a wider range of purposes.

Directional and Wayfinding signs can really benefit a company by giving a great, and lasting first impression. Not only is wayfinding signage an extremely important aspect of a company, by communicating health and safety information to its customers and staff, creating curiosity, helping to advertise sales, and allowing customers to find their way in a busy environment.

Our multi-award-winning team at Hardy Signs, use a variety of innovative and bespoke solutions and provide totem signs, banners, flags, site identification signs, and window and wall graphics to effectively communicate your directional signage, designed with your requirements in mind.

Here’s why we think Directional Signage and Wayfinding signage is important for your business:

Help increase brand awareness

Wayfinding Signs and directional signs can increase a company’s success by enabling them to market its services and products and to direct customer traffic to a certain point of interest.

Directional signage can be pivotal in creating direction for its customers to a certain product or sale. In a retail business, like shopping malls, retail offices, or a store; branded signage can not only build a brand identity but also be a perfect solution to drive sales and entice customers to venture inside.

Become recognisable

Think of the most recognisable brands worldwide, they all have a certain brand identity that has enabled them to successfully build brand recognition by sometimes only using the simplest of graphics, colours or logos. The choices your business makes in its branding are important and require consistency throughout.

Customers need to recognise your business, whether it be on a busy high street or online. They will benefit you 24/7, by advertising your business day in and day out.

Advertising and signage are essential in helping customers find you over your competitors, from digital signage, wall signs and graphics, advertising signs and storefront signs, Hardy signs will have a solution for your business.

 

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Direct traffic and pedestrians

Wayfinding Signs and Directional Signage is also used to help pedestrians or vehicles navigate their way through areas with road signs, safety, or traffic signs.

Imagine you are driving to a destination and there are no directional signs, you’ll quickly be feeling lost, and find yourself having to ask somebody for directions. Wayfinding signage can benefit your business by providing solutions to your visitors.

Provide a solution in a high-stress environment

Wayfinding signs direct customers or visitors usually to places that can sometimes be perceived as high-stress locations. Places like shopping malls, hospitals, and offices, need to avoid a situation that could reflect badly on the business.

An effective sign design will portray all the relevant information the end-users require; directions to a location, clear informative graphics, maps, or solutions. Digital Signage can also help by giving additional information about directions, as well as advertising upcoming events.

At Hardy Signs, we can create effective visual signage, that incorporates your business’s brand name, and logo and includes easy to following guide or directions.

Quality customer experience

Business signage is often overlooked as being one of your biggest marketing tools. Business signs let people know that they’re in the right place, but a quality sign can generate a great first impression and start building brand recognition before a customer has even walked through the door.

Create an experience

Today, a customer values their experience sometimes more than the product itself and your signs will be a pivotal part of creating prospective and loyal customers. Offering a user-friendly experience, by allowing your customers to comfortably navigate their way from point A to Point B, and around your store eliminates any potential stress and hassle from being caused.

Sometimes a sign can simply be used to enhance the overall appearance of a space. Hardy Signs have been installing wall graphics for companies for years – with no specific marketing objectives. Wall Graphics can help implement your brand values and image to your office or retail space, all whilst providing an eye-catching solution to a once empty wall.

Safety

High-quality health and Safety signage is an important part of any business, however, certain premises require these signs as a must. Usually, wayfinding signage has the ability to give people instructions during times of need or in the case of emergencies.

From a simple directional sign to a toilet, or directing people to fire exits in the case of a catastrophe, both are considered vital signage. Some employers must provide safety signs if there is a significant risk to their employees or visitors.

Control the risk

If a risk cannot be avoided or controlled, then the use of signage is imperative. Safety signs can be pretty much installed anywhere, usually, wall signs are the most cost-effective and visible to its user.

Safety signage is especially useful for people who work outdoors or in locations with poor visibility. These signs are usually often the first interaction employees or visitors will have with your business or building, so providing signs that are visible and clearly communicate your message can be the best preventative measure companies can make.

Any business owners main priority should be keeping its employees and visitors safe, so it is important that companies take every precaution possible when it comes to safety signage.

Conclusion

Wayfinding Signage and Directional Signage offer all businesses a fantastic marketing tool, to ultimately advertise, educate and inform all visitors, employees or prospective customers a route to a destination and increase the number of times a person sees your company. It benefits your customers, by providing them with a hassle-free experience, and provides vital safety communications.

Why choose us for your Wayfinding and Directional Signs

Hardy Signs have been a trusted company to a number of businesses throughout the years. We understand that no two companies are alike and therefore produce a bespoke solution for your business requirements. Our specialist team of sales, site surveyors, designers and installers will take all aspects of your requirements into consideration and offer you a full sign service, to last you now and well into the future.

See the benefits of using our award-winning team, and let us visit your business, and assess the location to best advise you on where to situate your wayfinding and directional signs on your building, store or entire premises. Whether you want to install a new wayfinding system, or your current wayfinding needs updating, we can help.

Contact us at +44 (0) 1283 569 102 to learn more about all the available signage options we can provide for your brand.

About the company: Hardy Signs is a professional and digital signage company that designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signage products to a wide range of business sectors in the United Kingdom. The company has been awarded the manufacturer of the year in 2019 and 2020. and recognised in 2021 and 2022 as one of the top 5 manufacturers in Greater Birmingham Area.

Your brand name and image are everything in a competitive business environment. If you want your company to stand out from the competition, you need high-quality signage which illustrates your brand clearly and professionally. They will make it easier for people to remember your brand, what it sells and whom it supplies to.

Below are the top 3 ways to maximise your brand with signage in 2023.

1) Vehicle Signage

One of the best ways to promote a brand in 2023 is vehicle signage. Many business owners realise the benefits of printing branded promotions onto vinyl film wraps and adhering them to their fleet of commercial vehicles. It is an affordable and cost-effective way to promote your brand, whether you’re a small or large business owner.

Vehicle signage allows businesses to promote their brands whenever their vehicles are operated on the road. It creates unlimited advertising potential from one small investment because you don’t have to pay monthly subscription fees or other recurring charges. Instead, the vinyl wraps stay on your vehicles and promote your brand for as long as you want them.

Raising brand awareness is easy with vehicle signage. You can have custom graphics, logos, colour schemes, and other high-quality visual elements printed onto the vinyl wraps for you. These visual elements will promote your brand and make people aware of its existence if your designs are clever and creative enough. Your key here is to sign up the whole fleet, not just one or two of them. 

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2) Unique Colour Scheme and Messaging

Great signage is a work of art that captures people’s attention immediately. However, uniqueness and originality must go into the design, or nobody will remember it. You cannot simply recycle other people’s colours and symbols, even if they are templates or royalty-free images.

Audiences are perceptive and will notice brands with similar visual elements as other brands. So you don’t want your target audience to confuse your brand with another brand. Instead, you’ll want your audience to remember your brand precisely because of its originality and creativity.

Therefore, you should try to stick with one unique colour scheme and personality to go with your brand messaging. A colour scheme should have no more than three colours combined skilfully on your signage. Your brand personality is based on the font style, word usage, signage type, and the signage location.

In other words, your brand personality must invoke a particular excitement or emotion in your target audience. For example, the Disney brand has a sincere personality because it is cheerful, wholesome, and down-to-earth. The Gucci brand has a sophisticated personality because it is charming and glamorous. The Jeep brand has a rugged personality because it resembles toughness, masculinity, and the outdoors.

3) Technological Signage

Classic printed posters and posted signage are still suitable promotional materials, but they shouldn’t be the only signage used. We live in the technological age, so people respond faster to vibrant signage with lights and cool effects. For this reason, you should highly consider using illuminated signage and digital signage to promote your brand.

Illuminated signage offers many options to promote your brand all day and night. These options include:

• Neon Lights
• 3D Acrylic Illuminated Letters and Logos
• Halo Illuminated 3D Letters and Logos
• Face Illuminated 3D Letters and Logos
• Flexible-Faced Light Boxes
• Stencil-Cut Light Boxes
• Lit-up Exhibition Stands

In addition, you can add lighting and illumination to pre-existing signage that doesn’t currently have any lights. That way, you can brighten up classic outdoor signage so people can see it at night. The more time people can spend looking at your signage, the more exposure it will give to your brand. Then you will have more people remembering your brand than you ever did before.

Get the Best Signage to Display Your Brand Proudly

There are no limits to the number of ways you can use signage to attract maximum attention to your brand. Hardy Signs specialises in creating professional quality signage for all kinds of usage, such as windows signs, door signs, vehicle wraps, etc.

Contact us at +44 (0) 1283 569 102 to learn more about all the available signage options we can provide for your brand.

About the company: Hardy Signs is a professional and digital signage company that designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signage products to a wide range of business sectors in the United Kingdom. The company has been awarded the manufacturer of the year in 2019 and 2020. and recognised in 2021 and 2022 as one of the top 5 manufacturers in Greater Birmingham Area.

The Commonwealth Games 2022 has now wrapped up, but the buzz they created in and around the region will stay for a long time. For 11 days, Birmingham took the centre stage in the world sports arena. The XXII Commonwealth games brought thousands of tourists from other parts of the UK and the world. According to local authorities, it is estimated to have generated over £1bn for the hosting city and local region.

Hardy Signs was delighted to contribute to the richness of products, services and companies that made the games happen. Through working with CSM Live and Sandwell Council, our machines and our people ensured that the signage required was fitted to exact requirements and within deadlines.As a multi-award-winning manufacturer, we worked closely with the other event partners to supply:

1. Graphics with anti-graffiti lamination for all hoarding at Chamberlain Square in the heart of the city. Among the graphics applied, we were pleased to install images of Perry The Bull.

Did you know: Did you know that Perry the Bull, the official mascot of Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022, was designed by Emma from Greater Manchester – only ten years old? We are proud to have been a supplier of the games. More to follow.

2. Over 300 Double-Sided Banner Arms & Banners across Sandwell. 
3. Mesh PVC Banners to dress bridges
4. Full-colour vinyl to wrap parts of TV Trucks in Sutton Park and Cannock Chase.
5. Panels at Centenary Way

 

Managing Director of Hardy Signs, Nik Hardy, said: ‘’We are really pleased to have been entrusted with this high profile project, a very proud moment for HARDY SIGNS that needs celebrating.’’

Operations Director, Tom Hardy, said: ‘’We really enjoyed printing and installing the signage. The atmosphere in and around the venue was spectacular, and our team worked around the clock to get everything completed within the tight deadlines.’’About the company: Hardy Signs is a professional and digital signage company that designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signage products to a wide range of business sectors in the United Kingdom. The company has been awarded the manufacturer of the year in 2019 and 2020. and recognised in 2021 and 2022 as one of the top 5 manufacturers in Greater Birmingham Area.

Hardy Signs are pleased to have supplied signage for the number-one motorsport merchandise store, Vantage 97, helping them to represent Porsche Motorsport at 24H Le Mans.

We are delighted to continue supplying Vantage and creating an attractive store POS for them and their partners. For this project, we produced several printed fabric graphics, cut to shape logo – masked and ready to apply and other graphics in preparation for their store at the legendary 24h Le Mans.

Richard Tatlow of Vantage 97 said: ”The stand looked great. Many people even took pictures of the sign.”

 

 

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Last year, we completed a full external signage rebrand project which required a variety of signs applied to outdoor environments, in order to represent the brand of Vantage in the best way. The external signage rebrand also aims to increase the footfall at their physical point of sale.

Products delivered included: 

1 – External Sign above the entrance

2 – External Sign above Shutter Box and Roller Shutter x2

3 – External Roadside signs

4 – Aluminium faced aboard panel

5 – Folded aluminium-faced sign tray

Vantage97 is an online store for motorsport merchandise needs from Mercedes AMG Petronas Scuderia Ferrari, Aston Martin Racing, Red Bull Aston Martin and all the major motorsport teams and is now the official re-seller of all Hoonigan clothing. 

They have nearly 20 years of experience in both on event retailing and are very proud to be the Official Merchandise Partner for Aston Martin Racing, Ford Performance and Toyota Gazzo racing in the WEC throughout Europe.

 

It’s all about first impressions. Whatever type of business you have… when you invite customers, visitors and staff; your building, and in particular your outdoor signage, create an impression that will last in your memory.

At Hardy Signs we want you to offer a unique and inspiring first impression – after all, who wants to sink into the background? Are you looking for a new shop fascia to attract those customers? Perhaps some outdoor signs to direct and inform your audience around your site? Or are you looking for your name in lights – to be seen from miles away!? We have everything to make your outdoor space achieve its potential, take a look at our range of outdoor signage…

We welcome you to browse our latest Signage brochure here. 

 

Demonstrating all the Signs of Success! Our managing director Nik Hardy was interviewed by Inside Industry magazine, where he talked about apprenticeships, moving to Hardy Place in 2011 and the milestones of the last 5 years. The article features some of our clients and business partners, Stuart Turner Limited, Branston Golf & Country Club, Müller Milk & Ingredients, and Derbion.About the company: Hardy Signs is a professional and digital signage company that designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signage products to a wide range of business sectors in the United Kingdom. The company has been awarded the manufacturer of the year in 2019 and 2020. and recognised in 2021 and 2022 as one of the top 5 manufacturers in Greater Birmingham Area.