Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Signage & Digital Graphics Partner in Exeter
Established in 1960, we are a family-run business with over six decades of expertise in signage and digital graphics. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver bespoke solutions for commercial and private clients. We specialise in vehicle graphics, exhibition displays, window graphics, and large-format printing, serving businesses across Exeter, the South West, and the UK. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of premium materials, rigorous quality control, and experienced applicators. With a heritage of innovation, we were among the first in the UK to adopt digital vinyl cutting technology.Our nationwide network ensures seamless multi-site installations, while our local focus maintains personalised service. We prioritise client collaboration, offering free consultations and tailored quotations to meet specific branding needs. Our portfolio includes work for national brands like Coca-Cola and Wetherspoon, alongside local businesses and healthcare institutions. Over 60 years, we have built a reputation for reliability, competitive pricing, and delivering visibility solutions that drive customer engagement.
Services
Signage
Exhibition Graphics
Vehicle Graphics
Window Graphics
Advertising Hoardings
Banner Printing
Commercial Boards
Vehicle Wrapping
Flag Printing
Custom Shirts
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of specialist signage and graphics experience
- Our family-run business combines personal service with national capabilities
- We offer free expert consultations and tailored quotation packages
- Our nationwide partner network supports multi-site installations
- We serve major brands and local businesses with equal dedication
Services
Vehicle Wrapping
Full vehicle wraps protect paintwork while transforming vehicles into mobile advertisements. Our specialist team uses premium materials that resist fading and maintain resale value. With over 30 years' experience, we deliver durable, eye-catching designs for commercial fleets and private vehicles. Our process ensures perfect adhesion without damaging original paintwork, and all wraps remain 100% removable. Clients benefit from cost-effective branding that outperforms traditional resprays in both price and longevity.
Exhibition Graphics
We create impactful exhibition stands that convert modular spaces into bespoke environments. Our solutions combine printed graphics with architectural elements to maximise brand visibility. Services include floor wraps, illuminated displays, and custom structures using reboard materials. With decades of experience, we help businesses stand out at trade events through innovative design that balances creativity with practical installation requirements for effective audience engagement.
Window Graphics
Our window graphics enhance brand visibility while serving practical purposes like privacy and sun protection. Using high-quality vinyl materials and advanced printing techniques, we create durable displays that withstand weather exposure. The service caters to diverse sectors including retail, healthcare, and construction. We maintain rapid turnaround times thanks to in-house stock of premium substrates, ensuring businesses can implement effective point-of-sale marketing quickly without compromising on visual impact or durability.
Advertising Hoardings
We manufacture and install branded hoarding panels that turn construction sites into advertising opportunities. Using weather-resistant materials and UV-stable inks, our solutions maintain visual impact through prolonged outdoor exposure. Clients benefit from both standard and custom-sized panels that comply with safety regulations while promoting projects to passing audiences. Our large-format printing capabilities enable quick production of high-visibility branding for developments of all scales.
Custom Shirts
We produce branded workwear and promotional garments using combined screen printing and digital techniques. Our service accommodates orders from single items to bulk quantities, maintaining consistent quality across all volumes. Clients benefit from durable, vibrant prints that withstand repeated washing while maintaining sharp detail. The process allows for complete design customisation, ensuring garments effectively communicate brand messaging while providing practical uniform solutions for businesses.
People
Ken Back
Founder
Ken established KBS Signs in 1960 as a traditional signwriting business. His craftsmanship and commitment to quality built the company's reputation. He taught signwriting at night school and laid the foundation for the family business that continues today.
Mike Back
Director
Mike leads KBS Signs as third-generation director. He combines traditional expertise with modern technology to maintain the company's market leadership. Under his management, KBS has expanded its digital capabilities while preserving core family values of quality and customer focus.
Diane
Director
As Ken's youngest daughter, Diane plays a key leadership role in maintaining KBS Signs' family ethos. She ensures operational excellence across the business's diverse service offerings while continuing the legacy of customer-centric service established by her father.
Questions
What signage services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive signage solutions including vehicle graphics, exhibition stands, window graphics, hoardings, and commercial estate agent boards using modern digital technology.
Do you work with national businesses?
Yes, we have delivered signage solutions for major brands including Coca-Cola, Wetherspoon, and Vision Express alongside local businesses.
Can you handle multi-site installations?
Our nationwide partner network enables us to manage multi-site signage installations across the UK and Ireland.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Exeter and surrounding areas, with nationwide capabilities through our partner network.
How do you ensure quality?
We use premium materials, employ experienced applicators, and maintain rigorous quality control procedures throughout our 60-year heritage.
Do you offer design services?
We provide full design consultation to create bespoke signage solutions that meet specific branding requirements and visibility goals.
Reviews (1)
John Channing
Apr 17, 2015
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We came to KBS to have some new business signage produced as well as some graphics for our 10 fleet vehicles. KBS did a fantastic job, signage was on time and looked great. They were also easy and good fun to work with. I would highly recommend KBS for Business Signage.
