We are a signage and architectural design company with specialist fabrication and installation capabilities. Our mission is to provide a unique variety of quality-driven services which enable our clients to obtain highly effective, value-oriented and specifically tailored solutions for every signage requirement.

We harness top design and project management talent to build winning teams who work closely with our clients in achieving seamless project delivery, on time and within budget. The case-studies in this portfolio speak for themselves, showcasing a wide selection of truly inspired signage and architectural creations. From design development to manufacture and installation, we work closely with our clients to ensure seamless project delivery, on time and within budget.

Our in-house design capacity enables clients to avail of cutting-edge creative input for bespoke and site-specific requirements, ensuring corporate Brand Guidelines are fully accommodated wherever relevant. Manufacture and installation is carried out by highly qualified personnel, often to very fast-moving programmes.

OUR HISTORY | MEET THE TEAM

From new-build developments to one-off rebrands, we apply industry-leading know-how and experience to deliver innovative solutions for signage, lighting, glass feature walls and more.

OUR HISTORY

 
 
2022

Ascot continues to expand operationally and achieve steady growth with new projects in UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond. In March 2022, we launched our new brand and website, carrying forward the increasingly recognised Ascot name and embodying the core values that we stand for – quality, integrity and attention to detail.

2021

As the tide turns in the fight against the global pandemic, we continue to provide dedicated support and industry-leading service for our clients and projects across all sectors.

2020

To support the NHS and local government services during the Covid-19 pandemic, we repurposed some of our production capabilities to manufacture large volumes of critical PPE products.

2019

To increase capacity and efficiency, we expanded our production facilities.

2018

To help facilitate steady growth and continue to build on strong performance, the organisation restructures from a Partnership to a Limited Company: Ascot Signs Ltd.

2015

Steady growth and highly successful project delivery throughout the UK and Ireland continues thanks to a great team pulling together to achieve a strong performance at every level of the organisation.

2014

The company continues to build a strong track record of highly satisfied clients, carrying forward the core values of quality and integrity.

2013

In house Project Design team created, to provide our clients with a further value-added service.

2012

100 years since M.A. White began his apprenticeship.

2011

Company relocated into current purpose-built office and production facility.

2004

The company restructured and relocated to a new office and workshop. Andrew White remains as Senior Partner. The signage element of the business became the main focus for M.A. White Group and the company rebrands under the new name ASCOT Signs.

1985

Matthew White Jnr dies, 40 years after joining the company. The business continues to service a wide range of projects for a varied customer base.

1967

M.A. White, the company founder, retires. Matthew White Jnr and Andrew White continue to develop the business.

1963

Matthew's son, Andrew, joined the company as an apprentice.

1948

To meet the demand for decorating materials following the war years, the company opened a store on a busy town centre thoroughfare.

1945

Matthew White Jnr joined the company as an apprentice.

1939-1945

Becoming increasingly recognised for quality and integrity, the company expanded the workforce considerably. During the war years, the Lough Foyle ocean inlet, near where Matthew had established his workshop, became a busy naval sea port.

1938

After 26 years' service with his original employer, Matthew established his own business, M.A. White. This enterprise commenced with decorating and sign writing.

1912

Matthew A. White (1898-1968) is indentured to train for 7 years to become a craftsman in the traditional skills of sign writing, marbling, graining and gilding.

 
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