Factory signage plays an important role in maintaining a functional, safe, and well-managed factory space. Whether it's through health & safety signs, wayfinding signage, or illuminated branding, the right signage can boost brand awareness, streamline processes, and keep employees informed.
A well-designed, well-located factory sign isn’t always just for aesthetic appeal, there are many benefits of factory signage, we’ve listed some below:
When you arrive at any factory site, the signage is usually one of the first things you notice. A professional, eye-catching, and high-quality sign reinforces your brand and helps your business stand out from the crowd, creating the perfect first impression for employees, potential clients, suppliers, and partners.
In fact, a recent survey states the importance of professional external signage: “72.2% of participants believe good signage is more important for a business than social media or newspaper advertisements.”
Large industrial factories can often be difficult to navigate, particularly for visitors or new team members. Directional wayfinding signs will help both staff and visitors find key areas of the factory, helping people get where they need to go.
Factory signage is essential for health and safety in the workplace. Hazard signs, emergency exits, and compliance signage ensure that your site meets regulations while informing everyone on-site and reducing the risk of potential accidents.
Large outdoor signs are normally used for branding and awareness - they help ensure that people know where you are and that your factory stands out from the crowd. Typically, these signs are made from aluminium sign trays, built-up letters, or illuminated options.
Directional signage as mentioned above helps people navigate your factory efficiently. They can be post-mounted, wall-mounted or even suspended.
Most of the time, mandatory health and safety signage is required by law to keep staff and visitors informed and identify potential hazards. Health and Safety regulations “require employers to provide specific safety signs whenever there is a risk that has not been avoided or controlled by other means.” Therefore this type of signage is extremely important.
Signs lit with LED improve visibility at night or in low-lit spaces. The options here will often include internally illuminated trays or external LED lights.
Sometimes when factories are undergoing something like a renovation, expansion or full site move, temporary signage will ensure smooth operations while the change is underway.
Choosing the right material for signage will ensure that the final product is durable, weather-resistant and long-lasting.
For outdoor signage, materials such as aluminium, stainless steel, acrylic or vinyl are popular choices.
When choosing the signage for your factory, there are a few key factors to consider:
Location & placement - Where will the sign(s) be positioned for best impact?
Branding - Does the sign and its design align with your company identity?
Illumination - Do you need the sign illuminated?
Durability - Will the chosen sign withstand harsh weather or high footfall?
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Factory signage is more important than just looking good. They’re a key element in workplace safety, branding and efficiency for factories big and small.
If you need expert advice or bespoke signage solutions, get in touch with our experienced team today.
