FASTSIGNS St Albans relocates after ‘best ever year’

Hertfordshire-based signage specialist, FASTSIGNS St Albans, has officially relocated to a brand new location, after what has been calculated to be its most successful year to date.

The company, which recently marked its five-year anniversary as part of the FASTSIGNS UK network, has relocated its centre from Hearle Way in Hatfield to the Sphere Industrial Estate in St Albans, bringing its visual communications services closer to the city’s business community.

The relocation to a new 3,100sq ft home comes off the back of a strong year of sales in 2025, which saw a reported 30% growth in turnover.

2025 also saw the company expand its team with the appointment of a new graphic designer. The new centre aims to provide space for the signage company to further expand its team and output.

Its previous premises was a shared workspace, home to both FASTSIGNS St Albans and SIM Imaging, a producer of handmade photo products. The businesses, both co-owned by managing director Lee Simpson, combined their services, working for brands including Universal and McLaren.

Simpson has since sold SIM Imaging, now setting his sights on delivering an end-to-end service at FASTSIGNS by expanding into other markets.

Commenting on the business’s relocation, Simpson says: “The growth we saw last year is a testament to the appetite for high-quality visual communications.

“Our new home, closer to St Albans’ business community, and larger to enable us to future-proof our operations, is designed to enable us to respond to that demand even quicker than we did before.”

Simpson goes on to speak about the hard work from his team over the last five years, adding: “To be able to top off our five-year celebrations with a move like this is really the icing on the cake.

“As we grow throughout the next few years, I want to take the opportunity to thank the local businesses that have worked alongside us, trusting us to deliver their projects. We’re excited for what’s around the corner.”

John Davies, FASTSIGNS UK managing director, says: “Lee and his team have consistently set the bar high for excellence within our growing network.

“Seeing them achieve so much in a short space of time, which has allowed them to relocate to this new, impressive facility, is such a proud moment for us all. Lee is a fantastic example of a local entrepreneur who truly understands the needs of his community and I’m confident this latest milestone will see them go on to have yet another impressive year.”