Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Industrial Engraving & Fabrication Services
Established in 1968, Northern Signs has built a reputation as a leading provider of precision industrial engraving, plastic fabrication, and light engineering services. Our commitment to quality is underscored by ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring rigorous adherence to international standards. Based near Newcastle Upon Tyne, we leverage state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology to deliver high-precision engraved labels, nameplates, and components tailored to extreme environments. Our expertise spans industries including automotive, oil and gas, and electrical engineering, serving clients from small businesses to multinational corporations. We specialize in scratch-free, cosmetic-grade processes, ensuring products meet exacting presentation criteria.With next-day delivery across the UK and a comprehensive in-house service encompassing fabrication, machining, coating, and printing, we provide end-to-end solutions for complex projects. Our team of time-served engineers combines technical proficiency with decades of experience, enabling competitive pricing and consistent on-time delivery. Clients benefit from our ability to handle custom orders, from single components to large-scale production runs, while maintaining meticulous quality control. Our partnerships with national utility suppliers and global engineering firms attest to our reliability and technical capability. From VIN plates to safety signage, we prioritize precision, durability, and aesthetic excellence in every project.
Services
Industrial Engraving
Plastic Fabrication
Screen Printing
Light Engineering
Cylindrical Engraving
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in industrial engraving and fabrication.
- Our ISO 9001:2015 certification guarantees rigorous quality control standards.
- We offer next-day delivery for engraved labels across the UK.
- Our in-house capabilities cover fabrication, machining, coating, and printing.
- We serve high-profile clients in extreme environments globally.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
Services
Industrial Engraving
We specialize in high-precision industrial engraving for labels, nameplates, and components. Our capabilities include depth-controlled engraving on metals, plastics, and laminates, ensuring clarity and durability. Clients benefit from automated and manual techniques tailored to complex designs and technical specifications.
Plastic Fabrication
Our plastic fabrication services produce custom components in various colors, thicknesses, and shapes. Using engineering plastics, we meet exact customer specifications for industrial applications. The process combines precision cutting, shaping, and finishing to deliver durable, high-quality products.
Screen Printing
We offer screen printing on diverse substrates, from vinyl stickers to large external signage. Our service accommodates complex color combinations and technical requirements, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting results for safety labels, branding, and informational displays.
Light Engineering
Our light engineering services include folding, bending, stud welding, and CNC profiling. We work with metals like stainless steel, brass, and aluminum to produce components for control panels, machinery, and architectural applications, combining precision with rapid turnaround.
Cylindrical Engraving
We provide specialized engraving for cylindrical components, ensuring accurate marking on curved surfaces. This service is ideal for industrial parts, tools, and equipment requiring permanent identification or technical markings in challenging environments.
Questions
What industries do Northern Signs Engravers serve?
We serve automotive, oil and gas, electrical engineering, construction, and utility sectors, providing components for extreme environments globally.
Do you offer next-day delivery for engraved labels?
Yes, we provide next-day delivery across the UK for engraved labels in materials like stainless steel, brass, and aluminum.
What materials can you engrave?
We engrave metals (stainless steel, brass, aluminum), plastics, laminates, and perspex, with options for color filling and specialized finishes.
Are your services ISO certified?
Yes, we are ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring quality management systems across all our operations.
Can you handle custom or complex orders?
We specialize in bespoke solutions, from single components to large-scale production, with in-house capabilities for fabrication, machining, and printing.
What is your location and service area?
Based near Newcastle Upon Tyne, we serve the UK and Europe with rapid delivery and nationwide client support.
