About Ellis Signs
Four decades ofmaking an impact.
Founded in 1983 and still making signs in the North East. North East England, nationwide UK projects and projects across the Republic of Ireland where applicable.
Design, manufactureand installationunder one roof.
Ellis Signs was founded by Bernard Ellis in Gateshead in 1983, producing and installing property signage for estate agents before expanding into commercial and retail work.
Craig Robinson acquired the company in 2005, and Alex Robinson later joined as a director. The business subsequently expanded into a purpose-built manufacturing facility of approximately 9,000 sq ft in Blaydon-on-Tyne.
Today the same building houses design, laser cutting, CNC routing, metal fabrication, vinyl, print, assembly and finishing — which is why we can take responsibility for a project from the first sketch to the final fixing.
Our history
From 1983 to today
1983
Ellis Signs founded
Bernard Ellis establishes Ellis Signs in Gateshead.
Early years
Property signage
Producing and installing signage for estate agents across the region.
Growth
Into commercial & retail
The business expands into shopfront, retail and commercial signage.
2005
New ownership
Craig Robinson acquires Ellis Signs.
Leadership
Alex Robinson joins as director
Strengthening design, manufacturing and project delivery.
Today
Purpose-built facility
Operations expand into an approximately 9,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Blaydon-on-Tyne.
Why Ellis?
Three reasons brands stay with us
Trusted
Four decades of signage expertise, from independent shopfronts to national retail programmes.
Innovative
Continued investment in manufacturing technology — fibre laser, CNC routing and digital flatbed printing.
Reliable
Quality, safety and dependable delivery, with accredited installation teams.
Leadership
The people behind the work
Photographs to be supplied by the owner before publication.
Craig Robinson
Director
Alex Robinson
Director
Your brand deservesto be seen.
Let's create something that gets noticed.