Day: 13 March 2021

Digital Signage Redefining Display Advertising

Digital signage is becoming increasingly popular within businesses, both for appealing to passing customers and presenting a clear, attractive company image within corporate premises.   Astra Signs was recently asked to supply and install digital screens for Paul Rooney Solicitors, to be publicly displayed at their new customer advice centre in Liverpool city centre – […]

Manchester Central – 15 Years of Event Signage

Astra Signs is delighted to be celebrating 15 years of partnership with one of Manchester’s most prominent venues. Manchester Central, is a proud landmark of the city and is famed for hosting global, national and local events in grand style. As well as a complete overhaul of all branding and wayfinding signage following the venue’s title change in 2007 […]

Say it in Lights – Neon Signage With Style

Here at Astra Signs, we love projects that let us really get creative with our signage – so it was exciting for us to make and install nine illuminated signs for Manchester restaurant Southern Eleven. The restaurant, located in the buzzing Spinningfields district, serves bold and flavourful American BBQ cuisine like pulled pork, Memphis-style baby back ribs and […]

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 […]

Astra Wins Best Nationwide Roll-Out Signage Award

We’re thrilled to announce that Astra Signs was honoured in the British Sign Awards 2015, winning the Roll-Out Programme category for our work for car dealership Arnold Clark. The business needed signage at more than 30 sites across the UK, from Inverness to Milton Keynes. We surveyed, designed, manufactured and installed signs as part of an 8-month programme, including […]

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 […]

Environmental Impact Considerations

Have you considered the environmental impact of your advertising and signage strategy? Advances in technology and innovation within our industry have created new opportunities for us to pass significant benefits on to you – from reducing your carbon footprint through minimising the number of journeys we make, to helping you make savings on your energy […]

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 […]