Case study 1: Sefton Borough Council
setech uk was asked to design, manufacture and project manage the pedestrian wayfinding signage for Sefton Borough Council. In order to meet the specification required, setech proposed both monolith and finger posts to meet the stringent technical aspects whilst providing the public with informative and clearly visible signage.
The monoliths proposed were constructed from stainless steel and aluminum panels, mounted on highly polished granite plinths using Poletech foundation system to ensure maximum stability to withstand all the elements. Each panel was finished with a glass coating, providing exceptional durability and colour stability, scratch, graffiti and fire resistance.
The finger posts were constructed of stainless steel and aluminum, whilst each panel was powder coated to match the Councils corporate colours and vinyl coated.
setech then were asked to provide maintenance for the signage to ensure a consistent high quality finish for Sefton’s pedestrians.
Case study 2: BT corporate signage
setech uk engineers worked alongside Telereal, planning consultants and lighting specialists to design, develop and manufacture the new corporate signage on the BT Towers in London and Birmingham.
The design and engineering was executed at our Scarborough site and included independent structural tests of fixing bolts, building anchors and chemical adhesives. The task of installation for the London site was immense and included the use of a scaffold to encircle the building.
Both sites involved a huge number of additional elements, which included the size of access lifts, internal walkways and ventilation.
Both installations were delivered and installed according to our projected deadlines with minimal disruption to businesses and public within the immediate environment.
Case Study 3: HSBC corporate signage
setech uk is the contracted preferred supplier to HSBC bank plc and includes internal and external signage.
The management of corporate identity is critical, with HSBC's brand being estimated at several £billion setech ensures it's adhered to at every level. Furthermore, the various different designs and styles of buildings requires close liaison with architects and property managers on a regular basis.
Internal signage is managed via an e-purchasing system allowing each of the 2000 branches to order new signage direct from our Scarborough factory. setech are also heavily involved in HSBC's conversion from traditional banking halls to a more retail approach.
For external signage, our designs included an exclusive range of LED lighting giving low power usage, reduced costs and more than 100,000 lit hours. Site surveys are also carried out as requested by HSBC and in these cases we liaise with architects and planning officials on HSBC's behalf.
Case Study 4: Proton Cars corporate signage
In 2004 setech won the contract to totally redesign Proton's corporate image for 100 dealerships in the UK which included a redesign of the showroom and forecourt signage.
setech offered a modular system with LED lighting which could be easily developed and adapted for their wide range of buildings. Their corporate branding was maintained with the development of a range of internal promotional and colour palettes.
Our management of Proton's signage includes design and installation for new dealerships, management of planning consents appointments where new signage is required, developing visuals prior to manufacture and maintenance of damaged units.