Signbox has undertaken a number of developments in its 40 years, winning a range of industry awards throughout its history and working with brands and businesses including Microsoft UK, British Airways, and Cancer Research UK. More recently, it was announced that Stewart Signs had acquired a majority stake in Signbox, with Signbox’s website now listing the company as a “Stewart Signs Company”. Mark Bartlett and Matthew Wilkins, who founded Signbox back in 1985 and now work as managing director and director respectively, are both continuing in executive roles with the aim of ensuring continuity for customers. Following the acquisition, Bartlett said: “I’m excited with this dynamic new chapter in our story; joining forces with Stewart Signs unites two iconic names in the signage world. By blending Signbox’s passion for architectural innovation with Stewart Signs’ rich heritage and renowned capabilities, we’re unlocking fresh possibilities for our clients.” The acquisition is the latest chapter in the diverse history of Signbox, which Bartlett and Wilkins first launched following a short career with 3M. Their time with 3M involved working in a test marFollowing a major milestone for the company, we speak to Mark Bartlett, managing director of Signbox, about how the signage provider has developed over the last 40 years 40 Years of Signage Expertise ket for short-run fleet graphics, using early adopter CAD/CAM technology. Since its inception, the company has consistently expanded and evolved its output, and now provides offerings including architectural branding, digital signage, environmental graphics, wayfinding, glazing manifestation, and modular sign systems. As Bartlett says: “We are constantly learning and working to improve ourselves, our team, our product, and our processes.” This improvement has advanced the company from humble beginnings to an operation that now boasts 34 staff, a reported £5m turnover, and a 1200sq m core facility, with Signbox’s client base expanding far beyond its Surrey and Greater London base of operations. Bartlett explains: “Over the past 40 years, we’ve worked with some of the world’s most exciting brands who continue to rely on us to deliver outstanding, award-winning signage solutions that inspire, motivate, and empower their people and partners across their international locations.” Core Values According to Bartlett, the B2B signage provider has a number of core values that it aims to adhere to in whatever work it undertakes. This includes a ‘people first’ ▲Signbox was launched by Mark Bartlett and Matthew Wilkins after a short career with 3M We believe people are our biggest asset… We also expect everyone on our team to treat others, as well as themselves, with the highest level of respect and kindness 32 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 262 - December 2025 | January 2026 COMPANY SPOTLIGHT | SIGNBOX
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