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Welcome to the Knowledge Centre from The Sussex Sign Company
We’re proud to be Sussex’s leading experts in building signage and vehicle wraps, with over 30 years experience delivering exceptional results for local businesses.
We know that many of our customers like to do their own research before picking up the phone - this section of our website is here to help. We’re building a one-stop resource to answer every question you might have about signage, wrapping, branding, and beyond.
It’s a big task, but we’re up for it. The Knowledge Centre launches in August 2025 and will continue to grow - shaped by your questions, your feedback, and our experience.
If there’s something you want to know that we haven’t covered yet, just drop us an email. We’ll get back to you ASAP and update this section accordingly. Thanks for helping us build it.
Top 9 Van Signwriting FAQs.
In this Knowledge Centre guide, we’ll answer the top 9 most frequent van signwriting questions we hear from customers every day about van signwriting and wrapping. By the end, you’ll know exactly what’s involved, what it costs, and how to make the best choice for your business to make best use of this great marketing tool.
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The Sign Industry: Essential Sign Buying Advice Before You Buy
Like any industry, signage has its own standards, terminology, and best practices. Unfortunately, it also has its share of pitfalls. This essential sign buying advice guide will help you understand what you need to know about the sign industry before you buy, helping you feel confident making the right decision for your business.
Buyers Guide to Commercial Building Signs
When it’s time to invest in new commercial building signs for your business, the options can feel overwhelming, our buyer's guide to commercial building signs is here to help you make an informed decision, covering type of signs, materials, budget, planning, design and installation.
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7 Essential Steps on How to Remove Vinyl Wrap from a car or van?
One of the most common questions we are asked is how to remove vinyl wrap for a car or van, in this guide we walk you through the process, explain the pitfalls, and the costs if you want the professionals to do it for you!
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4 Reasons to use Perforated Vinyl Window Film
Perforated vinyl window film is a game-changer for your business branding making great use of office windows or shop front windows taking them from blank canvas to stunning visuals that showcase your business, brand, products or services.
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10 Essential Vehicle Wrapping Company Questions to Ask
Wrapping your vehicle is a big investment, so its important to chose the right supplier, here are our 10 Essential Vehicle Wrapping Company Questions to ask before you commit.
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Three Smart ways to look at Sign Finance.
If you're considering investing in signage or a vehicle wrap, the upfront cost can look significant, but looking at the potential ROI can provide a different perspective and make the cost much easier to digest - add in our 0% Interest Free Finance and the investment is far more accessible than ever.
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Fire Safety Signage for High-Rise Residential Blocks
Fire safety signage for high-rise residential blocks is a top priority for block management companies, housing associations, and freeholders. This Knowledge Centre post will help Block Management companies remain fully compliant with the latest regulations.
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What should I print on my sign?
What should I print on my sign? Too often the perception is surely I should include as much information as possible, In this short video, Maisie The Sussex Sign Company's General Manager tries to explain less can be more. We'll ask you to explain the key action you might those that see your sign to do, then work on design from there.
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The Expert’s Guide to Fleet Vehicle Signage.
This guide brings together the most common questions we hear or those we feel we should hear from our Fleet Manager customers and prospects - with clear, complete answers from the fleet vehicle signage experts at The Sussex Sign Company.
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Do wall graphics really make a difference to a learning environment?
Do wall graphics really make a difference to a learning environment?” We’ve seen time and time again how well-designed wall graphics can transform dull corridors and blank walls into vibrant, motivational, and student-centred spaces, The Seahaven Academy shows us how.
How to Rebrand a fleet of vehicles.
How do you change the look of your entire fleet of vehicles. In this case study we look at how Southern Energy quickly, cost-effectively, and without taking vehicles off the road for weeks changed a blue fleet to a white fleet with minimal disruption.
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Do I need planning permission for illuminated signs?
What planning permission do you need when choosing illuminated signs? In this knowledge centre post we are going to consider the rules affecting the towns within the county of Sussex and how permission changes depending on town, building type and specification of sign required.
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5 examples where you want to use illuminated signage.
When Is It Best to Use Illuminated Signage? In this knowledge centre post we’ll break down the reasons to consider with examples as to whether illuminated shopfront signage is worth the investment - and reasons why it might not be - we'll then describe some of the types of illuminated sign available.
What is the best signage for large glass frontages?
The University of Brighton wanted to revitalise the Student Centre’s exterior, given the building’s large glass frontage, one-way vision window film was the perfect choice. This allows full-colour printed graphics to be displayed externally while enabling people inside to see out clearly. Let's find out more...
Can you sign-write large trucks too?
Logistics company like Tomsetts Distribution invests in a brand-new fleet of trucks, they know the vehicles need to do more than just deliver goods, they need to deliver the brand. Tomsetts approached us to create a striking, high-impact livery for their six new Volvo FH tractor units, let's take a look!
Should I use aluminium composite for my sign?
When you’re investing in signage for your business, you want it to look great, last long, and represent your brand professionally. That’s why aluminium composite material (ACM) is such a popular choice in the signage world. But while ACM has a long list of benefits, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Getting Your Van Wrapped
Van wrapping is one of the most cost-effective and impactful ways to market your business. But if it’s not done right, it can lead to disappointment, unnecessary expenses, or worse, damage to your vehicle and your brand. In this post we'll look at the top 5 mistakes to avoid when getting your van wrapped.