18,000 BC To The Future of signage
The earliest known use of signage was as far back as 18,000 BC in the Paleolithic age, where Cave Paintings were used for communication and ritualistic purposes.
The ancient Greeks, Romans & Egyptians all painted & carved onto terracotta, stone, brick & wood to advertise goods and services & to differentiate amongst trades. These were displayed in market places much like our High Streets of today.
One of the earliest instances of mandatory signage came in 1389. King Richard II of England, decreed that landlords must put signs outside their inns. This was done so that inspectors could identify and visit them.
With the Industrial Revolution & the invention of the motor car road signage became even more important for Safety.
The innovation of Plastics during World War II made made signage far more cost effective as well as quicker & easier to produce.
Signage may have evolved from the days cave paintings or carved stone but you can trust the team at Specialized Signs to move with the times!
Our new state-of-the-art premises based at Newbridge is filled with cutting edge technology for our experienced team to create the most innovative and hi-spec signage available.
Our HP R1000 Direct To Substrate Flat Bed Printer, with revolutionary HP Latex White allows us to print at high speed, high quality & at the lowest possible cost to the client. This is supplemented with the HP 800 – Roll to roll large format vinyl printer.
We also have our own CNC Router, the fantastic, AXYZ Trident – CNC router and knife cutting, multi machine, a hybrid machine that is faster, quieter and more powerful than ever before!
We offer precision cutting of vinyls with the SUMMA S CLASS 2 T1600 OPOS-CAM CUTTER & bubble & crease free application on the Bubble free pro applicator 6.1m x 1.8m
LED Neon Flex Signage is also produced in house & is a far more eco-friendly than traditional glass neon lighting. LED Neon Flex lighting stays cool to the touch versus traditional neon meaning it is far safer for your clients. Combine this with the highest quality signage materials on the market, researched & tested by the Specialized team, and you can ensure you stand out from the competition for the years to come!
From 18,000 BC modern day signage has been a key feature of civillised society, Specialized Signs pride ourselves on being the future of signage and ensuring quality signage is around for years to come.
Get in touch with our team today to find out how we can help you.
