Benson Signs

A recent signage project completed for PizzaExpress at their Newark Town Wharf restaurant. 🍕

Located beside the River Trent, this is one of their more unique locations, with the curved entrance, riverside setting and views across to Newark Castle.

As part of the project, we produced and installed a range of signage throughout the site, including illuminated fascia signage, a projecting sign, window graphics, internal branding features, menu displays and wayfinding signage.

Projects like this are always enjoyable to work on. Every location has its own character, and the signage should feel like a natural part of the building.

We've worked with PizzaExpress for many years, so it's always great to see another restaurant take shape and welcome customers through the doors. 👏🏼

With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, we wanted to look back at a recent project we worked on with You Matter. 💙

Earlier this year, we helped deliver the charity’s new branding in Liverpool as 'YMCA Together' transitioned to 'You Matter', marking 180 years of supporting communities across the region.

Founded in 1846 as one of the first YMCAs in the country, the organisation has supported communities across the Liverpool City Region for generations, particularly those facing homelessness, addiction, housing insecurity and mental health challenges.

As part of the rebrand, we produced and installed a range of external signage across the site, including fascia signage, built-up lettering, totems and feature panels, helping create a consistent identity throughout the space.

With increasing pressure around housing, wellbeing and financial hardship, the work organisations like You Matter carry out across the region remains incredibly important. It was great to be involved in such a meaningful project.

Mental Health Foundation

With it being Earth Day today, it feels like a good time to look back at this project we worked on with PizzaExpress. 🌍🍕

This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, highlights how everyday decisions shape the bigger picture. It’s something that came through clearly in this Pod concept.

Built around PizzaExpress’s ‘Pizza on the Go’ concept, each Pod uses repurposed shipping containers to create compact restaurant spaces in busy retail locations. It helps reduce construction demands while still delivering a great customer experience.

We supported the rollout by designing, manufacturing and installing the full signage and graphics across three Pod locations in Southampton, Swansea and Cheshunt. Everything was produced in-house, helping maintain consistency while reducing transport and material waste.

Sustainability was considered throughout. Energy-efficient LED lighting, durable finishes, and a modular build all help extend lifespan and reduce ongoing impact.

A great example of how thoughtful design and manufacturing can deliver something eye-catching while keeping environmental impact in mind. ♻️