Stewart Signs Acquires Pulse Signs & Graphics

20th March 2025

Pulse Signs & Graphics has been acquired by graphics and branding specialist Stewart Signs.  This transaction unites two complementary businesses with the aim to deliver a seamless experience to clients.

Gareth Livingstone, Managing Director of Stewart Signs said: “We are incredibly excited to welcome Pulse Signs & Graphics to the Stewart Signs fold and look forward to expanding the ways in which we serve our clients.

Pulse Signs & Graphics brings a suite of new products, services and expertise that will allow us to expand our fleet and signage operations significantly.

In welcoming this thriving business into our portfolio, we have a huge opportunity to grow together, leveraging not only our strategic locations but also combining our technical expertise and unrivalled reputations to offer clients a new, utterly unbeatable experience. I look forward to working with Shane Toon-Poynton and the Pulse team as we start this brilliant new chapter together.”

Shane Toon-Poynton said: “Pulse has been on a massive journey and this opportunity to join a larger, more established company like Stewart Signs enables us to accelerate our growth and potential. We have a shared vision to be the best at what we do and by combining our strengths and resources, we’ll be creating exciting new opportunities for our employees, customers, and suppliers.

We look forward to working closely with both Gareth and his team, continuing to innovate and break new ground in our industry.”  Shane Toon-Poynton will continue to lead Pulse Signs & Graphics.

About Stewart Signs:

Since our creation in 1963, Stewart Signs has been at the forefront of graphic solution production, application, and project management. For over 60 years the core values and vision of Stewart Signs have remained unwavering; We strive to set the standard in the industry by consistently delivering visual solutions that surpass expectation.

This commitment is fueled by a dedication to customer service, ongoing innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

Our services cover the fleet, rail, marine and Out-of-Home media sectors, which provide endless possibilities to create and deliver solutions that turn our clients’ dreams into reality.

Transaction advances strategic vision for standing out from the crowd

A one-stop-shop for fleet solutions. The addition of Pulse Signs & Graphics provides Stewart Signs with entry into attractive new product and service offerings. With this transaction, Stewart Signs can become a competitively priced one-stop-shop for fleet clients by offering new vehicle conversion services and electrical installations on top of their impressive array of high-quality fleet branding and management solutions.

Easy to reach. With a base of operations just outside Leicester, Pulse’s location provides fast access to the Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Northampton, Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent. Stewart Signs is located just outside Southampton, providing fast access to London, the Home Counties and the South West.

Bringing together industry-leading talent and expertise. Stewart Signs and Pulse Signs & Graphics are united by their industry-leading reputations. Each business is renowned for its rich expertise, deep desire for innovation and mission to become an indispensable and trusted partner to each and every client. These acquisitions enable each company’s talent and client base to take advantage of greater combined resources and opportunities.

Combining complementary capabilities to unlock growth and client-centric innovation. Stewart Signs’ is making significant investments in both cutting-edge machinery and R&D. These capabilities will enable the combined businesses to deliver larger, more complex projects, develop new digital capabilities, unlock complementary strengths, share best practices and improve project turnaround times.

Pioneering the change we want to see in the world. Pulse firmly believes in going further when it comes to sustainability and reducing their environmental impact. This compliments Stewarts Signs’ commitment to pioneering change in the graphics industry through sustainable practices and social responsibility. Each year we document our progress using the Global Reporting Initiative Standards to benchmark and improve our impact on the economy, environment and society. Pulse will join this commitment by aligning their operations with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards and measuring their progress against environmental, social and governance standards that are recognised around the world.

For more information visit: www.stewartsigns.co.uk and www.pulsebrandsolutions.co.uk