Shopping centre’s thanks as external signage put up
HARDY IS PROUD OF TEAM’S WORK
THE new external signage at the recently rebranded Derbion shopping centre was completed by Burton signage firm Hardy Signs.
The firm’s installation team spent two weeks at the shopping centre installing 20 illuminated signs as part of the rebrand of the former intu Derby centre.
Working on the project alongside Derbion, Savills and Mainline, it took Hardy Signs two weeks to complete the installation, with staff working tirelessly through the days and nights.
New signage was installed across all sides of the centre, including above the entrances off Albion Street, Traffic Street, and by The Spot. Most of the signage was installed throughout the evening and early hours to ensure efficiency and health and safety.
Visitors, customers and the community in Derby witnessed some incredible actions with abseiling teams climbing up and down the building using rope access. Specialised power access was needed throughout the project, which was provided by Mainline Access & Training.
Each sign had a difference in height, outreach and gradient across the shopping centre and therefore required different machinery.
Operations director Tom Hardy, led the project from start to finish. He said: “Hardy Signs were delighted to be chosen as the preferred supplier to carry out such a prestigious contract. The shopping centre itself has a commanding presence on the city skyline and the new signage complements that perfectly.
“With many elements to orchestrate, including high-level installation and temporary road closures, the process presented many challenges. However, the knowledge and experience of the Hardy Signs team proved invaluable, and the project was delivered with great success and efficiency”
Adam Tamsett, general manager at Derbion, said: “We have been impressed by Hardy Signs’ enthusiasm and commitment to this exciting project. As Derbion sits in the heart of the community, it’s great to be able to work with a local company. We are delighted with the installation of our new exterior signage, which was the final step of the unveiling of our new identity.”
Nik Hardy, managing director of Hardy Signs, said: “The whole project has been a great success overall and I’m really proud of the team for pulling out all the stops to make sure everything was ready and installed in a short time frame.
“A big thank-you to Derbion, too, for trusting Hardy Signs for such a cornerstone project in Derby.”