Northern Beaches print and signage business Pivot Creative has established a base in Sydney’s inner west with the acquisition of 50-year-old Balmain Signs.
After much consideration and 16 years at the helm, Balmain Signs owner Danny Turner, a signwriter, has decided to try his hand at something new.
Clayton Ockerby, managing director of Pivot Creative, says the acquisition gives his company access to customers who have been traditionally reluctant to travel up to the Pivot factory at Cromer in the northern beaches.
“The Balmain Signs facility at Gladesville is a very good spot, ten minutes away from the city and about 15 minutes from Parramatta. It will make it far easier for clients in areas like Balmain, Rozelle, Parramatta, Ryde, Epping, Homebush and surrounding suburbs to get their vehicle wraps, car signs and general custom signage made and installed.
“Danny had a lot of loyal customers, mostly general signage work, and we’ll retain the trading name and probably continue advertising locally under that name. Cromer will remain our production hub and the Balmain site will be more of an installation point, for things like fleet work vehicle wrapping.
Pivot Creative, established 22 years ago, employs a full time staff of six and its network of sub-contractors extends to Victoria, Brisbane, South Australia and Perth.
Founder and owner Ockerby began his career at Letraset, learning his trade in a traditional printing and graphic background.
Pivot offers a comprehensive service including all forms of signage and digital print as well as full design, manufacture and installation service.