HGV and Lorry Graphics — Large Vehicle Branding Across Greater Manchester
A 44-tonne artic travelling the M60 or M62 is one of the largest moving advertising platforms your business will ever own. At Signs Company Manchester, we specialise in large-format vehicle graphics for HGVs, lorries, curtainsiders, flatbeds, and rigid trucks — delivering professional branding that makes a lasting impression on thousands of motorists every day.
Why HGV Graphics Are Worth the Investment
Unlike a transit van that might cover 60 miles a day through local streets, an HGV can clock 300+ motorway miles, passing retail parks, industrial estates, motorway junctions, and city centres. Each journey is a branding event. Studies from the Outdoor Advertising Association suggest a single wrapped HGV can generate over 16 million impressions per year.
For haulage companies, food distributors, plant hire firms, and national retailers operating out of the North West, this kind of visibility is impossible to replicate with traditional advertising at the same cost.
Types of HGV Graphics We Offer
Full curtainsider wraps — The curtain on a trailer is a blank canvas measuring up to 13.6 metres long and 2.7 metres high. We print full-colour photographic quality graphics using wide-format UV printers and apply them with specialist panel-by-panel fitting techniques.
Rigid truck graphics — Whether it’s a 7.5-tonne box van or a 26-tonne rigid, we can wrap side panels, rear doors, and cab areas for complete visual impact.
Cab graphics and decals — Even without a full curtainsider wrap, cab branding with cut vinyl lettering, logo decals, and door graphics transforms a plain truck into a professional, branded vehicle.
Refrigerated unit graphics — Cold store and reefer trailers present a slightly different surface, but our experienced fitters handle both smooth-panel and riveted surfaces with equal skill.
Fleet numbering and regulatory markings — We also handle fleet numbers, operator licence plates, ADR hazard panels, and any other regulatory markings required under UK transport law.
HGV Graphics Pricing Guide
| Vehicle Type | Graphic Type | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid truck (7.5t–18t) | Side panels + rear door | £1,800–£3,500 |
| Curtainsider trailer (13.6m) | Full curtain graphics | £2,500–£5,000 |
| HGV cab | Full cab wrap | £900–£1,600 |
| Box van (up to 7.5t) | Full wrap | £1,500–£2,800 |
| Fleet (10+ vehicles) | Mixed package | POA — call for discount |
The Fitting Process — What to Expect
Large vehicle graphics require specialist fitting skills and the right environment. Our workshop at 116 Bury New Road, Manchester is set up to handle vehicles up to full HGV size, and our fitters are experienced with all common surfaces including aluminium panels, GRP, polyester curtains, and textured cab surfaces.
For most large vehicle projects we ask for a day-cab (the vehicle without a trailer) or the trailer on its own for 1–2 days depending on the complexity of the graphics. Fleet projects can be planned around your operational schedule to minimise downtime.
Book a Survey for Your HGV Fleet
Every large vehicle is different — lengths, rivet patterns, cab styles, and surface conditions all affect the final approach. We always carry out a full vehicle survey before quoting so you get an accurate price and realistic timeline.
📞 Call: 07737 902 425
📧 Email: hello@webprintsigns.co.uk
📍 116 Bury New Road, Manchester M8 8EB
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Call or email today to arrange a free site survey and get your HGV fleet working harder as a branding asset.