A world of branding solutions
Expand a Sign was established in South Africa in 1997 and today is a global leader in portable branding solutions with a wide range of teardrop banners, inflatables, pop-up and folding banners, roll-ups and gazebos. World class quality is what sets us apart and over the years we have supplied 86 out of the top 100 brands internationally.
The world of portable advertising has changed dramatically over the last few years, with Expand a Sign pioneering this change in many ways. We are seen as the industry leader with regards to new, innovative products. Our innovations in design have changed banners from pieces of fabric â€" with ropes and eyelets â€" into eye-catching, high-tech signage.
Our mission statement has always been: where we lead, others follow. We have pioneered new products, such as the Flying Banner, and have patented designs, which include the Ratchet and Quick Connect System. In essence, we want to make high-impact, portable advertising as simple as possible for our clients.
We strongly believe in our four core pillars:
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ƒƒ Quality â€" world class quality
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ƒƒ Service â€" consistent high service levels
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ƒƒ Innovation â€" we are pioneers of new, innovative products
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ƒƒ Passion â€" passion for our staff, clients and our community
At Expand a Sign, we’re driven by a lot more than just being the best. We’re dedicated to not talking about our values, but to living them. Unlike our competitors, we’re focused on delivering uncompromised longevity, quality and innovation that puts Expand a Sign products in a league of their own.
We believe in offering more than a superior range of market-leading products, from every kind of banner to gazebos, tents, inflatables and more. We believe in our culture. Every one of us has a valuable contribution to make, which inspires us to give more of ourselves. It’s about achieving as a team and striving to put passion into process, with killer instinct and a can-do attitude.
We have a strong commitment to our community and recently launched Uzwelo Bags â€" a social responsibility initiative that empowers and uplifts communities through skills development, entrepreneurship and education. Uzwelo Bags is comprised of a group of previously unemployed men and women who make a range of unique and truly South African bags (from Expand a Sign waste fabric) that are fashionable, durable and cater for every aspect of South African life from fashion to shopping, travel to work, sport and school. They have a team of three trained ladies from iBhungezi / Philangethemba Trust Molweni-Valley of 1000 hills) three ladies at the LIV Village, and two ladies from iThembalethu (Cato Manor). Each of these ladies are now producing bags and earning a living that puts food on the table for their families, funds education and provides dignity and upliftment for their communities on a long-term basis.
Uzwelo has also partnered with the Bateleurs, an NPO that provides South Africa with an aerial perspective of the environment. They are involved in multiple, diverse missions of sustainable environmental and development policies and programmes. Uzwelo is proud to donate a portion of its proceeds from sales to this amazing organisation and their cause.
We all have an opportunity to contribute and make a difference in this beautiful country, and all it takes is to care a little bit more today than you did yesterday.