FASTSIGNS celebrates string of centre successes

Two new outlets open in the south of England, while four others mark 25 years in business

Signage and visual communications specialist FASTSIGNS has increased its reach across the south of England.

The franchisor has launched two new centres in Brighton and St Albans, bringing its total of UK outlets to 24.

Headed up by Lekan Animashaun, the Brighton franchise will offer a wide range of signage and graphics services, from branded COVID-19 signage and exterior building signs to digital signage solutions and vehicle wrapping from its 2,250 sq ft site.

The St Albans centre is FASTSIGNS latest co-brand partnership in the UK.

Lee Simpson, owner of SIM Imaging, has added FASTSIGNS to his photographic reproduction business to enhance his overall product offering.

With over 25 years’ graphics, digital and print experience, the move will allow Lee and his team of 18 to provide signage, large format printing, wall graphics and digital signage to customers.

As well as the two new additions to its franchise network, FASTSIGNS is also celebrating the 25th anniversary of its centres in Leeds, Guildford, Sheffield and Crawley, which where the first to open in the UK.

John Davies, FASTSIGNS UK managing director, says: “It’s certainly been a challenging year for the nation, so it’s great to be able to celebrate some fantastic successes.

“We’re delighted to welcome Lekan and Lee to the FASTSIGNS UK network. They both bring a wealth of business expertise to their new centres. Both centres are in prime locations, further cementing our reach across the south of the UK, and I’m confident that Lekan, Lee and their teams will go from strength to strength over the coming months.

“I’d also like to say a huge congratulations to our FASTSIGNS centres that are celebrating their 25th anniversary.

“The first FASTSIGNS centre launched in 1992 and the fact the Leeds, Guildford, Sheffield and Crawley franchisees have reached such an impressive milestone is testament to all the hard work they and their teams have put into providing an excellent service to all their customers over the years.

“Each of these centres provides a wealth of experience and vital resources for the newer centres, such as Brighton and St Albans, by acting as mentors and advisers to share their knowledge.

“FASTSIGNS really is an extended family, with each of the quarter centenary franchisees quite literally being a family affair.

“Chris and Andy Simpson, FASTSIGNS Leeds, John and Max Harvey, FASTSIGNS Guildford and Garth and Paul Allison, FASTSIGNS Sheffield are all father and son operations, while Crawley is operated by husband and wife duo Jose and Melanie Martinez and family friend Alan White.”