Traditional and digital signage solutions firm Astra Group has been appointed by Arnold Clark to deliver the signage for its network of ultra-rapid EV charging hubs.
The work on the Arnold Clark Charge hubs will see Astra deliver signage to more than 500 ultra-rapid chargers at over 100 hubs across the UK.
It comes as Arnold Clark continues with its plans to create a nationwide EV charge network in an initiative that has so far seen a £23m investment from the car retail company.
Work to design, manufacture, and install the units commenced last year and is well underway, with the Manchester headquartered company working closely with Arnold Clark to realise the business’s ambitions. It said that a target completion date has been set for spring to summer 2025.
Among the products produced by Astra Group are 102 dual-purpose canopies, providing users with protection from the elements, while also serving as a source of information on how to activate the ultra-rapid EV chargers.
The product’s canopies also provide a further point of branding for Arnold Clark and a platform to promote the business’s latest products, including preferential rates and bookable charging slots, it said.
The contract is the latest in a series of collaborations between the two companies, with Astra Group responsible for designing, delivering, and installing all signage for the automotive dealer’s Innovation Centres in Glasgow and Stafford.
CEO of Astra Group, Jim Kerr, said:
“As electric vehicles become increasingly common on UK roads, our charging infrastructure needs to develop and grow to meet rising demand. Arnold Clark Charge is a brilliant initiative that is already contributing significantly to driving forward the EV car industry whilst meeting immediate requirements.
“We’re proud to play a part in bringing Arnold Clark’s vision to life with a suite of striking structural signage products fitting with the progressive automotive company’s ambitions.”
Neil Lawson, Senior Project Manager at Arnold Clark, added:
“As a preferred and trusted full-service provider of traditional and digital signage, Astra Group was an obvious choice of partner for this project.
“Delivering on a rollout of this scale and complexity is no easy feat. The team’s ability to adapt to changes in circumstances throughout the process of delivering high-volume, large-scale structural signage requires expert organisation and an unwavering resolve. Astra Group has demonstrated this throughout, working with our civil engineers to ensure a safe and seamless finish to each EV charging hub.”
Image courtesy of Astra Group/Arnold Clark
