Who We Are
BSGA is the only trade association
for the signage industry within the United Kingdom.
We seek to raise industry specific standards, communicate best practices,
and increase and support the development of a diverse and inclusive signage community.
1930
Our history dates back over 70 years to the 1930s when a group of leading sign makers formed the Master Sign Makers Association (MSMA) with the aim of promoting the sign industry and defending its interests against adverse legislation with a ‘Signs Defence Fund’.
1970
In the 1970s, the MSMA changed its name to the British Sign Association (BSA) with the intention of becoming more inclusive and opening membership up to the ever increasing number of smaller sign making businesses.
2000
At the start of the new millennium, in recognition of the advances in technology and the involvement of sign businesses in delivering a constantly expanding range of products and services, the association again re-branded to the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA).
2019
In July 2018, the BSGA agreed an affiliate programme with the International Sign Association (ISA) based in Alexandria, Virginia, USA which came into being as the ISA-UK (Powered by BSGA) on 1st January 2019.
The International Sign Association is a leader in shaping and developing the sign, graphics and visual communications community worldwide. Through their strategic partnerships, ISA provides its partners and their members access to programs and services designed to grow their business.
2024
In July 2024, the British Sign and Graphic Association (BSGA) and the International Sign Association (ISA) decided to conclude their formal alliance. Reclaiming the BSGA branding lets us serve the UK signage industry more efficiently while collaborating with UK and European organizations to promote and protect our industry.
What We Do
Represent
We represent and support our members in the UK and overseas within the signage and graphics industry.
Defend
We defend the interests of our members by tackling key industry issues such as planning legislation or sector guidelines.
Support
We provide access to resources to ensure your business is operating at the highest quality, up-to-date standards.
Promote
Through networking and influence, we promote our members to prospective sign buyers and specifiers.
Today, the BSGA logo is recognized as a mark of quality for sign makers.
All BSGA members are vetted before acceptance and must adhere to the BSGA Code of Practice and Membership Obligations. These standards ensure high product quality and customer service. Breaches may result in censure or disqualification.
Membership of the BSGA signals excellence in the sign industry, and anyone responsible for purchasing signs should consider using a BSGA member. If any issues arise with a member’s work, the BSGA offers a fair and effective dispute resolution service.
Use of the BSGA logo is strictly controlled and is a registered trademark. Any misuse is taken very seriously.
Membership
European Sign Federation