Category: Signage Information

High Level Signage Considerations

Installing and maintaining high-level signage comes with a unique set of challenges that must be taken into account throughout the planning, design, installation and maintenance process. Astra Signs has recently helped clients such as the University of Manchester, Lancashire County Cricket Club, the Liverpool Passport Office and UK Fast to design, manufacture and install high-level […]

Retail Signage – How To Make Your Stores Stand Out From The Crowd

Whether you have one retail outlet or a nationwide chain, there are a huge number of solutions that will make sure your store captures the attention of your customers, whether you have one outlet or 100. The purpose of retail signage is to grab your customers’ attention, without overwhelming their senses and surroundings. There are many ways […]

Signage In High Winds – Check The Forecast

Feeling windswept? It’s a normal experience in autumn and winter – but if your business displays banners or other large signage, it’s vital to consider the impact of the weather The British Sign & Graphics Association, of which Astra Signs is a member, recommends that banners are taken down if wind speed is forecast to be 40mph or more. […]

Experts In European Signage

Many of our clients have branches across Europe, as well as all around the UK – so we’re pleased to offer our experience to assist with logistics, cost-efficiency and timely delivery, no matter how big the project. Astra Signs’ diverse work in Europe has recently included: Laura Ashley (Paris, France) – Production of a full external retail signage package […]

A Look Back at Traditional Signage Methods

From corporate signage, retail fascias and wayfinding solutions to event branding takeovers and exhibitions, signage is ubiquitous – but it hasn’t always been this easy, cost-effective or technologically advanced. To celebrate Astra Signs’ 30th year in business, we’re taking a look back at where signage began and highlighting the traditional methods of sign writing we’ve experienced over the […]

5 Signage Considerations

High quality signage can be one of the most effective forms of advertising, and at Astra Signs, we’re committed to delivering the perfect solution to suit your needs, and that means helping you get the most out of your investment. Although signage has an infinite number of applications, it’s most likely you’ll be using some form […]

The Importance of an Accurate Survey

A survey is the very foundation of your signage project, getting this stage right is the key to an efficient project that runs on time, to plan and on budget. You’ll no doubt be aware that the planning stages of any project are absolutely vital when it comes to getting the next stages right, and […]