Press release
7th July 2016
Signbox given the ‘blue light’ for London Fire Brigade’s station rebuild
Visual communications specialist Signbox has completed an architectural signage project for the
London Fire Brigade as part of a private finance initiative (PFI) rolled out across the capital to provide
a more flexible, efficient and effective fire and rescue service for London. Nine stations in total have
been rebuilt, including Mitcham, OId Kent Road, Orpington and Plaistow, Dagenham, Dockhead,
Leyton, Purley and Shadwell.
HTA Architects, via designer Rosie Smith, approached Signbox on the back of recommendation from
Kier Construction, to deliver a comprehensive and robust signage package that demanded quality
materials and installation to ensure it was manufactured for longevity, as well as the flexibility to
work closely with other sub-contractors to meet the tight project schedules.
As part of the project, Signbox built and installed:
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External signage including:
 Post and plank mounted signs finished with a vitreous enamel coating, similar to that of
the London Underground signage, which is highly durable, resistant to graffiti and is the
finish of choice for quality signs in the 21st Century
 Marine grade stainless steel lettering for easy maintenance
 Red enamelled aluminium trays
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Internal signage including:
 Elegant anti-graffiti modular sign system with the flexibility to change to reflect
organisational adjustments
 Manifestation graphics on glazed partitions
 Bespoke-made statutory fire signage to complement individual buildings
Said Mark Bartlett, Managing Director, Signbox: “As you expect from an emergency services
organisation, the brief here was thorough, specific and required attention to detail. The fire and
rescue services need to be able to focus on their job and clear branding is an important part of
ensuring they can operate in an efficient manner. The bespoke signage solutions we used, which met
the London Fire Brigade’s distinct brand colours, sourced materials that are built to last but also
minimise the impact on the environment.”
ENDS
About Signbox
UK-based Signbox is a leading signage specialist with over 30 years’ industry experience. With
intelligent design and application, the company consistently delivers award-winning visual
communication strategies via traditional and pioneering signage methods across a number of market
sectors, including corporate, education, healthcare, retail, hotel and leisure.
With a proven formula based on contemporary design, technical innovation and engineering
excellence, Signbox’s holistic approach continues to put the company at the forefront of
architectural signage. Sourcing and implementing cutting edge technologies and high quality
sustainable materials, the company is renowned for delivering powerful interior and exterior signage
projects for a diverse range of global brands in the UK, Europe, the Americas and the Far East – all of
which are compliant, future-proof and visually arresting.
From concept to delivery, Signbox’s design team and installation specialists can create and execute
bespoke signage installations from an eclectic range of high-end solutions and services that enable a
brand to express itself in any environment.
Beyond traditional signage applications, the company’s service offering includes fabricated external
structures, digitally printed glazing manifestations and wallpapers; way finding signage, digital
signage, LED infused glass structures, contemporary name plates, interactive print via Near Field
Communication (NFC) and signposting, among many others.
For further information, please visit: www.signbox.co.uk
For more information, please contact:
Daniel Porter
AD Communications
+44 (0)1372 464470
[email protected]
Mark Bartlett
Signbox
+44 (0)1784 497550
[email protected]