Custom Outdoor Signage for Local Authorities and Public Sites
Durable, weather-resistant custom outdoor signage panels, made in the French Alps to meet the technical requirements of local authorities, engineering consultancies and urban development professionals.
Why choose Durable Outdoor Panels?
Continuous UV exposure
Moisture and freeze–thaw cycles
Extreme temperature
fluctuations
Impact and vandalism
Air pollution
These factors rapidly damage standard signage materials, resulting in unexpected maintenance costs.
For local authorities and urban development professionals, outdoor signage is about far more than displaying information: it shapes the identity of a place, improves navigation through public spaces and contributes to a positive visitor experience.
The limitations of conventional outdoor signage solutions
- Some outdoor signage solutions have inherent limitations when exposed to harsh weather conditions.
A deteriorated sign reduces readability and damages the site’s image. Choosing the right material and signage manufacturer is therefore a strategic decision from the initial design stage.
- — Rapid fading of surface-printed graphics
- — Susceptibility to scratches
- — Moisture impact
- — Frequent maintenance
- — Premature replacement
The Stratimage® Solution: Custom HPL Outdoor Signage Panels
A Specialist French Manufacturer
DAP is a French manufacturer of custom HPL panels designed for demanding outdoor environments. Our Stratimage® panels also support a more environmentally responsible approach thanks to their long lifespan, eco-friendly material and the reduced need for replacement over time.
We work exclusively as a manufacturer, supplying:
- — Signage companies
- — Engineering consultancies
- — Architects
- — Local authorities
Graphics embedded directly into the material
With Stratimage® technology, the printed design is permanently embedded within the high-pressure laminate (HPL).
This process ensures:
- Enhanced UV resistance
- Excellent colour retention
- Resistance to graffiti, scratches and impact
- Long-term durability for public-sector projects
Custom manufacturing tailored to your technical specifications
Each outdoor signage panel is custom manufactured:
* To the project’s specific dimensions
* With bespoke shapes available through CNC machining
* To meet public procurement requirements
* According to the site’s technical constraints
Durability and environmental responsibility:
Outdoor Signage Designed to Last
With Stratimage®, you choose outdoor signage designed to last—a durable solution that remains clear and legible over time while reducing the need for premature replacement.
The Technical Performances
Our high-pressure laminate (HPL) panels are designed to:
— Withstand prolonged UV exposure, backed by a 10-year guarantee
— Resist moisture and changing weather conditions
— Maintain long-term readability
— Provide outstanding durability
— Withstand natural damage, impact and vandalism
— Be easy to maintain, with an anti-graffiti surface
They are particularly suitable for use in:
— Mountain environments
— Coastal areas
— High-traffic urban spaces
— Natural and heritage sites
Technical specifications
— Available thicknesses: 0.8 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm, 10 mm and 13 mm
— Custom sizes
— Compatible with a range of fixing systems
— Custom-shaped CNC machining
— Self-supporting, structural panels from 10 mm thickness
— Applicable technical and regulatory data
Applications for Stratimage®
Outdoor Signage Panels
Tourist
signage
Guide and inform visitors at tourist attractions and natural sites with durable, anti-graffiti signage panels backed by a 10-year UV guarantee.
Interpretive
signage
Interactive panels that encourage visitors to explore, interact and learn. The exceptional durability of Stratimage® makes it ideal for intensive outdoor use.
Panoramic interpretation
panels
Durable panoramic interpretation panels designed to showcase landscapes and viewpoints, featuring an anti-graffiti surface and a 10-year UV guarantee.
Directional
signage
Robust directional signage designed to guide visitors along paths, trails and through public spaces, while ensuring long-lasting outdoor readability.
Visitor welcome
signs
A visitor welcome sign designed to introduce the site and provide essential information on arrival, with excellent resistance to outdoor weather conditions.
Exterior building
signage
Custom exterior signs and façade panels designed to identify and enhance buildings, tourist attractions and public facilities, with outstanding long-term outdoor durability.
Our industrial process
Production is based on a fully controlled manufacturing process:
DAP does not provide graphic design or site assessment services. Our role is that of a specialist industrial manufacturer.
- 1 — Technical review of supplied artwork files
2 — Permanent embedding of the design into the laminate
3 — Industrial manufacturing
4 — Quality control before dispatch
The Stratimage® outdoor signage panel
What is the best material for an outdoor signage panel?
High-pressure laminate (HPL) is particularly well suited to outdoor environments thanks to its resistance to UV exposure, moisture and impact.
How long does an outdoor signage panel last?
Stratimage® panels are guaranteed against UV degradation for 10 years, regardless of their exposure or location. Their actual lifespan, however, is considerably longer.
Do you manufacture custom outdoor signage panels?
Yes. Each panel is custom manufactured to meet the project’s specific dimensions and technical requirements.
Do you work with engineering consultancies and specifiers?
Yes. We work closely with industry professionals to meet public procurement specifications and technical requirements.
Do you have an outdoor signage project?
Our team works with you to manufacture custom outdoor signage panels tailored to your project’s technical and environmental requirements.
