It’s not every day that you find your services are required for the Royals, so we are very proud to be involved with a project that saw our supplied plaques unveiled by TRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!

Centrepoint help young people with housing support in the UK and also provide learning facilities and courses to young homeless people to help their future. Commemorating the opening of a new learning hub in Barnsley, Centrepoint required an A3 plaque for the exterior and an A4 plaque for the interior. Both plaques, in a brushed stainless steel, required the Centrepoint logo to be filled with corporate colours, a bright orange and black, four holes drilled for fixing and supplied with screw caps for a smart finish.

Obviously early on we knew the plaques were something special as our client, Centrepoint, provided us with the wording for the proofing featuring the names of royalty. It was only this month that the plaques were unveiled and the Andy Norman Learning Hub officially opened. You can see photos of the full event here on Centrepoint’s Facebook page.

So why chose a stainless steel plaque rather than a brass one?

Stainless steel offers a great finish, a grey silver effect rather than that of bronze or brass, it is a modern look, which is much easier to upkeep as it requires less polishing and will not tarnish so quickly. Able to stand up to weathering and harsh elements, it is ideal for external use. It can also compliment colours filled within it and it’s surroundings as it is a much more subtle colour than that of brass. These plaques feature an easy to read font filling the space of the plaque, along with a border for an artistic flourish. We can also offer backing boards and plaques are manufactured and bespoke to your needs.

If you require a commemorative plaque for your building or event, contact us for a quotation or a site visit, we are happy to help.

A3 exterior Stainless Steel Plaque with filled details

Stainless Steel Plaque | Commemorative Plaques | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge | Signage | Horsham Plaques

Just round the corner from where we’re based is Edge Building Products, a trade counter for all things PVCu, they rebranded some time ago and now have an orange arrow logo with house symbol and sleek black typography. Moving into the same industrial estate in 2010 they came to us for signage for what was then their new unit.

Now eight years on their growing business has three branches, Horsham, Fontwell and the newest addition Croydon. Happy with the previous service, we were asked to manufacture and install the signage at the new South London branch.

edge building products new branch in Croydon

This project included:

• Main Fascia – A large external sign that comprised of a box folded ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) tray nearly seven metres in length and made of two parts. Graphics on the sign were flat cut ACM and faced in black and orange vinyl to match corporate colours, this meant the lettering and logo were slightly raised from the background. Completed with white finish LED lighting on steel brackets.
• An Entrance Sign – This sign needed to be wall mounted next to the door and under the existing unit number. Again this signage was covered in the corporate orange and black. Made again of external grade ACM, we used CAD cut vinyl graphics and installed the signage with screwcaps for a flawless finish.
• Smaller parking signs were created using the same technique as the entrance signage, however these were fixed with rails due to the external cladding of the building, again all in Edge Building Product branding and with radius corners giving a neat effect. More of these were made and fixed onto posts within the car park itself.
• We also covered the large unit number of the premises and the door sections in the corporate orange vinyl, so everything about the exterior of the the trade counter looks consistent and professional.
• Lastly a roadside sign was manufactured and installed on the corner of the premises, like that of the parking signs, this was much larger with radius corners and vinyl cut graphics, fitted onto three grey posts.

Large box folded aluminium composite material (ACM) tray

Corporate branded signage for entrance and roadside signage

Manufactured and installed by our teams here at BEL Signs

As always our expert team arranged a site visit to survey the premises ensuring accurate measurements were taken, surveying where signs need to be installed in particular groundwork for fitting posts and that materials and fixtures were suitable for the positioning of the various signs. We look forward to working with Edge Building Products again in the future, especially with the success of this new branch.

If you require external signage for your business, whatever the sector, across the South, get in touch with us, simply call 01403 255442 or email: info@belsigns.com

Edge Building Products Croydon | External signage | Roadside signage | Wall Mounted Building Entrance Sign | Parking signs | Fascia signage | South London Signage

It’s been nearly ten years since we started working with Horsham Bedding Centre, part of Jones & Tomlin on Medwin Walk in the centre of Horsham town. Back then we produced the occasional car park sign, window posters and ‘sale’ event stickers. However, when the new store manager wanted to give the store a new look with the Jones & Tomlin rebranding, he looked no further than the team here at BEL Signs.

Full frontage exterior signage

The whole project has been completed this Summer and encompassed outdoor signage to all sides, signage inside the store to brighten spaces and add branding, in addition to installation and print work.

External signage included:

• Updating signage along the full-length exterior of the front of the shop on Medwin Walk, comprising of a box fold tray with vinyl graphics > Boxtray Fascias
• A projecting hanging sign, comprising of an MDF panel with Aluminium composite material or ACM and print to both faces > Hanging-signs
• Replacing existing signage on Albion Way with a digital print onto ACM of the new branding design. This also needed access via scaffolding due to the position, which was high up the sidewall > Building-shop-fascias
  It was also a great opportunity to put up a scaffold banner!
• Etch window film to two windows for aesthetic purposes > Etch-window-graphics
• A Swinger 2000 pavement sign, with graphic to both sides of panel. This type of pavement sign comes with a PVC base and can be flat packed and helps direct footfall into store > A-boards and pavement-signs

Right: Hanging Signage | Left: Window Graphics

Right: Final Albion Way Signage | Left: Scaffolding banners

Interior signage consisted of:

• Brand signage on a bedding display wall, made up of 3D lettering manufactured from thick clear acrylic with gold and white applied vinyl > Built-up-and-flat-cut-letters
• Four large self adhesive window decals cut to shape with a double sided print > Window-graphics

Interior brand signage for a display wall

Printed items comprised of:

• Mosquito Roll up display banner > Roll-up banners
• A6 double-sided branded quote cards with space for notes and contact details > Print Services
• Pillow insert leaflets with printed advertising > Leaflets
• Printed A4 Term and Condition sheets, internal sales dockets and NCR pads > Stationery

The now rebranded store has a bright fresh look, seen either from driving pass on Albion Way into Swan Walk or walking into the store from the town centre subway. Our expert team, with site visits and consultation, offered beforehand, installed all the signage. The satisfied store manager gave us this five-star review:

“Always a pleasure to use these guys for any work we need doing at the store. Quick reliable service and great prices. Lovely, friendly and knowledgeable staff always willing to help. Will use again!”

Contact us if your business needs signage, looking for some inspiration or have some queries about what type of signage might be best for your premises.

Horsham Shop Signage | Horsham Bedding Centre rebrand | Shop Fascia | Hanging Signs | Pavement Signs | Window Graphics | Built Up Lettering | Etch Window Film | Scaffold Banners | Roll Up Display Banners | Printed Leaflets

With the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) where CCTV is in operation, you must display signage that advises people of recordings. Signage must be visible and as such can also be viewed as a deterrent. So how can signage help you comply?

Here’s our quick guide:

• Inform
  Signage must be clear, informative and with contact details. Here at BEL Signs, we offer a bespoke service, where signage can be branded with your logo and additional company details all exacting to your requirements.
  Signage can also be made to suit your space, whether external or internal, on a variety of materials. Surveillance signs can be fitted onto existing walls or posts. However, we can also provide an installation service placing site-specific posts for signage or fixtures. Arranging a site visit with our signage experts can help with the hassle and any confusion, offering our expertise.
• Context
  Sizing is important and dependent upon where the signage is being placed and how it needs to be viewed. Contact details must be legible and therefore at an appropriate size and clearly visible so safety must also be considered. For example we manufacture and install car-parking signage in many Horsham locations, find out more here
• Is Everyone Aware
  Do you have a justification to be monitoring a space or people? In addition to a reason for storing the data and monitoring it. You must have grounds for doing both and be using the recordings for intended purposes.
  Be sure to set-up your contact with all the relevant information, perhaps a dedicated email address. Ensure all staff are made aware of GDPR regulations and then who and how people can make contact with the operator, should they wish too as individuals have the right to request a copy of the footage, as do the police. These details can be printed on signage, or we can put together a design with everything listed in a clean format.

• Coverage
  Remember it’s not just the public that needs to made aware but your staff too may be monitored by CCTV so they too should be informed. Signage for these can differ in tone and look, but should always conform.

• Need Help?
  Why not book a site visit to ensure your signage is compliant? Our staff can help with any queries you have, call us on 01403 255442 or book now by email

A legal requirement for CCTV | Surveillance and GDPR | CCTV Camera Signage | Signs about Monitoring

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Health and Safety Regulations requires employers to ensure signage is not only provided but also maintained where there is risk. Obviously signage is designed to warn and instruct but with so many types of signage covering all types of workplace along with a variety of legislation, health and safety signage can seem overwhelming.

Here at BEL Signs we have over 40 years experience in signage, not only can we advise on which type of signage you would need, but also offer a site visit with consultation to help your business comply. Size of signage can depend on location and position. We also offer specialist signage such as tactile signs for the visually impaired.

All aspects of Health & Safety Signage

Health and Safety signage needs to be considered for issues in any workplace, including healthcare, schools, construction, agriculture and hospitality industry, for placement in offices, restaurants and events. Being clear, using recognised symbols that are easily understood in the right colour and shape. BEL Signs manufacture a huge range of standard and bespoke signs that can be supplied or installed on site.

High-Visibility Corporate Wear

Working outdoors or with potential hazards you may also need high visibility clothing and work wear. Our sister company Appliedfx offers a large range of Hi-vis clothing conforming to industry standards and which can improve worker visibility during the day, in low-light conditions, and at night. Items such as jackets, fleeces, waistcoats, tabards, polos and overtrousers in fluorescent yellow-green, fluorescent orange-red and fluorescent red with reflective bands. We specialise in adding your logo or branding with embroidery, badges or as a transfer and we can also personalised items with names. In addition we also offer a signwriting service to fit Chapter 8 kits onto vehicles working on highways. These can cover the rear, side, tailgate and doors on vans, cars and trucks.

Site Safety Board and Chapter 8 kits

BEL Signs can be your one-stop shop for all your Health & Safety needs. Our bespoke signage service allows us to make signs tailor made to your requirements. Contact us for a quotation, consultation or site visit now to make sure your business is complying.

Various Hi-Vis Clothing available

Health & Saftey signage includes:

• Caution Signs
• Fire Action
• Hazard Signs
• Mandatory Signs
• Prohibition Signs
• Site Safety Boards
• Warning Signs

• Premises Signage
• Car Parking Signs
• Construction Signs
• First Aid Signage
• Food and Hygiene Signs
• CCTV Signage

• Fire Exit and Safe Condition Signs
• Security Notices
• Car Parking Signs
• Fire Assembly Signs
• Disabled Information Signage
• Hygiene – Flu Risk Signs
• No smoking signs
• Snow and Ice Signs

• Acrylic Signs
• Floor Graphics
• Free Standing Floor Signs

• Dog Signs
• Horse Signs

• Asbestos Signs
• Battery Charging Signs
• COSHH Signs
• Electrical Signs
• Hazard Warning Tapes
• Water Safety Signs

Health and Safety Signage | Bespoke Safety Signs | Hi-Vis Clothing | Branded Signage