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Lane-use Control Signals Explained

Lane controls signs are an effective tool in traffic management, both on public highways and for private usage. Using simple and effective communication, these signs control traffic flow through the use of opening and closing lanes to enhance safety and efficiency on our roads. Road users will recognise the signs from the increasing amount of [...]

A Guide to Vehicle Activated Speed Signs (VAS)

Vehicle Activated Speed Signs (VAS) are an eye-catching LED traffic signage solution. They are used for traffic management on both public and private highways across the UK. These devices have been proven to have a drastic impact on the road in regards to traffic calming and speed reductions. The following VAS guide aims to provide [...]

School Zone Safety: Why 20mph Is Plenty

Every 22 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads. Now more than ever, road safety is of paramount importance. To combat ongoing road safety issues, legislation changes are being implemented all over the UK. This includes reducing speed limits in busy residential areas from 30 to 20mph. School Zone Safety in particular [...]

Meet The Team: Santosh Surabi

At Messagemaker Displays, we have an experienced and knowledgeable team. Here, we talk to Santosh Surabi, our Technical Director, about his current role and the future projects he is looking forward to working on. Santosh, could you tell us a bit about your career history? I began as a maintenance engineer at a car manufacturing [...]

ITS Breakfast Meeting November 2021

Finally, the time had come for Messagemaker Displays to host their first ITS Breakfast Meeting... a real physical, in-person event! The meeting took place on the 11th November at 8. am in the newly built Demo Room in Surrey. As a proud member of ITS UK, we have been eagerly awaiting to host this ITS [...]

Meet Nigel Parke

At Messagemaker Displays, we have an experienced and knowledgeable team. Here, we talk to Nigel Parke, our Business Development Manager about his current role and what he hopes to achieve in the coming years with the company. Hi Nigel, could you start by telling us a bit about your career history? After leaving school, I [...]

The Benefits of solar-powered traffic signs

What is solar energy? Solar energy is in the form of light, produced by the Sun. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy. It is free and does not damage the environment. Most electricity is made by burning fossil fuels, which realise carbon dioxide and pollution. Solar energy does not release anything into the [...]

The LED sign and Display Specialists

Messagemaker Displays The LED sign and Display Specialists Integrating the power of LED to create effective and innovative sign solutions. Messagemaker Displays can provide limitless possibilities for your LED Requirements. Car Parks - Signs that can show the exact number of spaces available, direct traffic, display real-time information and more. Highways- Whether you need to [...]

This is the Greatest Show Room!

This is the Greatest Show-Room! COVID-19 has forced most brands and retailers to adopt a new way of working, with exhibition shows having to be cancelled and in-person meetings being moved online. We knew that we would be missing out on meeting everyone, seeing old friends, showcasing our new products at exhibition shows and so [...]