Go Green Week – Recycle – Recycle – Recycle
Go Green Week Stocksigns is supporting ‘Go Green Week’
read more...Post Office Heritage Signs – A Restoration Project
The British Postal Museum and Archive take an active role in preserving our British Heritage. One such project was the restoration of a now rare blue airmail pillar box from the 1930s, including the recreation of heritage signs. Special post boxes for the collection of airmail were on British streets for less than nine years […]
read more...Winter Safety Products, Be Safe in the Big Freeze
With the wintry weather set to continue for a few weeks yet, it’s time to take extra safety precautions. The councils do their best to grit and salt our roads, to protect road users as best they can. But what happens at the travellers’ destinations? Many road users are on their way to work and schools, where […]
read more...Safety Signs Resources with New Pinterest Page
Stocksigns has created a Pinterest page to help bring together some of the links to the industries best safety signs and general signage resources. As we both publish our own signage information, and find the latest innovations and technologies within the industry, we will aggregate them together in our new page. Be sure to visit […]
read more...National Braille Week
Over the centuries Braille has had an enormous effect on the lives of millions of people across 120 countries worldwide. It is not a language but a code by which all languages may be written and read. The ability to read and write in Braille opens the door to literacy, intellectual freedom, equal opportunity, and […]
read more...Safety Signs Symbols how well do you know yours?
Just for a bit of fun we have put together a quick safety signs quiz so you can test how much you really know about safety signs symbols! Safety Signs and Symbols Click on the button to take you to our quiz. It will only take a few minutes of your time and may teach […]
read more...Safety Signs Check-up
While safety signs may not have been at the top of your Christmas list, this time of year is the perfect time to carry out a signage audit of your premises. The beginning of year is always associated with fresh starts, out with the old and in with the new. We often get renewed energy […]
read more...Jubilee Gardens – The Royal Opening by HRH The Queen
Jubilee Gardens – Project outline October 2012 saw the official opening of the newly redesigned Jubilee Gardens by HM The Queen. Stocksigns is an established signage manufacturer serving the entire UK’s sign market but specialising in various niche areas where they have grown to be the leading sign experts. Jubilee Gardens Project Adriaan Wijsveld is […]
read more...ISO 7010 Safety signs and symbols – Where are we now?
Over the next few months we will see a further step in the adoption of a new standard for safety signs as BS ISO 7010 is soon to become BS EN ISO 7010. The change will see safety signs in the workplace move away from being an “International standard” (essentially a recommendation on best practice), […]
read more...Door signs how to choose the best for your business – a video guide
Door Signs Door signs can be customised with your logo or your corporate fonts. They create a unified design throughout the whole building and door signs help reinforce your company or brand values. We can offer you a huge variety of internal signs in materials including metal, plastics, glass and layered effects. Many have matching interior […]
read more...Messagemaker’s Imposa Lite is star performer at JD Sports
Stocksigns’ sister company Messagemaker has completed a high profile project at JD Sports flagship store. Messagemaker have created a full colour display and looping video content is designed to capture the attention of passers-by on both sides of the street, helping to promote the JD Sports brand 24/7 while drawing attention to current promotions and […]
read more...Directories and Wayfinding Signs – A design guide
Directories and wayfinding sign systems aim to make navigation around unfamiliar grounds and buildings as simple as possible. These signs are often the first point of contact a customer has with your company and first impressions count. This short film is a “How to” guide to creating the best designs for directories and wayfinding signs.
read more...Care Home Signs and Signage for Supported Living
We have produced a short video clip of some of our examples of care home signs. Stocksigns have been working with care providers for many years and as a result our product range within the retirement living sector has grown substantially. We have a large range of care-home signs available from our on line shop. Or […]
read more...Flag Flying – how to choose your flagpole
Here are some factors to think about when choosing your flag pole: Your location Height of pole Wind speeds Foundation Security A question we are often asked is “How much space should I allow around the pole?”…Your flag size will dictate how near you will need to be from the nearest object. It is […]
read more...Street Name plates, where do street names come from?
Stocksigns has been manufacturing street name plates for many years. Over this time we have seen not only the style of signs change but also some of the roads’ actual names change. So we thought we would take a look at how some streets have gained their names. According to the BBC, The City of London contains […]
read more...Vitreous Enamel Signs – How are they made?
Vitreous enamel signs have been used for over a 100 years. However the enamelling process is believed to date back much further. We are often asked why people still choose vitreous enamel signs over more modern products. The answer is simple, nothing can compare to vitreous enamel signs in terms of; Fire retardant properties – […]
read more...What size sign should I use? A viewing distance guide
What size signs should I use? – Viewing Distances For Signs We are often asked by customers what size sign they should be using, particularly with regard to safety signs. The truth is there is no hard and fast rule for size of sign and viewing distances. Currently there is no legislation covering this aspect […]
read more...Signs for the DDA – Rail Signs Guide
All surface rail companies are constantly striving to provide better access and a better travelling experience for all their customers. Stocksigns plays a key part in helping train operators deliver these improvement projects through careful management of the accompanying signage. DDA and SFA A Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) or Step Free Access (SFA) improvement scheme is […]
read more...Cycle Safety Signs – Vehicle Mounted Signs
Cycle safety signs from Stocksigns. Every year 15,000 cyclists are killed or injured on our roads. The most common accident is the motorist turning into the path of cyclists. This is an issue that has been taken very seriously by freight operating companies and safety campaigners alike. Working with some major aggregate companies, Stocksigns has […]
read more...LED Display Technology from Messagemaker
Six-times winner of the prestigious Gold award for Occupational Health and Safety from RoSPA, the Pitsea site took the decision to install the new LED signs as a means of delivering heightened safety awareness through a permanent visual reminder that is regularly refreshed to capture and retain people’s attention. The Pitsea landfill site has been […]
read more...School Signs Catalogue – Latest Edition
Stocksigns is delighted to publish their new edition of the School Signs Catalogue. Available on-line, it boasts the most comprehensive range of safety signs for schools, along with “easy order” sign guides for the most commonly required custom-made signs for schools. An ideal school reference guide for Head Teachers, Bursars, Local Authorities and Contractors. For […]
read more...How to use your Noticeboards
All too often important announcements or vital bits of information are lost or go unnoticed. A Noticeboard can help to improve communication and can become a central focus, or even a meeting place for employees or communities. Top Uses for Noticeboards To post public messages for people Help build company brand As a Bulletin Board […]
read more...Choosing The Right Post Height For Your Signs
Choosing the right post for your signs is often an area that most worries our customers. This simple guide will help you choose the right signpost, giving you the optimum viewing position for your new signs, whilst making them sturdy and secure. A signpost elevates your signs to give optimum viewing to pedestrians and cars. […]
read more...Vitreous Enamel Signs Guide
Where you must absolutely NOT use Vitreous Enamel Signs If You Care about Your Signage – Don’t use Vitreous Enamel Signs (VE) 1. When you don’t want your signs to last a long time. Why? – Vitreous Enamel is notorious for its vastly extended life over other materials. They will look as good as new […]
read more...
