Despite the tough economic climate, the Manchester sign makers, led by Director Lee Eaton and General Manager Andy Barker, who have continued to push the business forward, winning some impressive contracts throughout the year. The centre is also committed to upholding the business values of Signs Express and moves from strength to strength through their team work and dedication. Craig Brown, Managing Director of Signs Express commented: 'The Manchester centre is a true ambassador for Signs Express, consistently staying ahead of the curve. They continue to focus on quality and professionalism whilst building strong customer relationships and I am delighted to award them with this accolade.' The convention, which was based around the theme 'working together to make the boat go faster', consisted of seminars and speakers during the day followed by an awards dinner and evening entertainment. The Manchester sign makers, who fought off strong competition from the nationwide network of 70 centres, were delighted with their highly coveted nomination. Signs Express (Manchester) opened in July 1997 and is located in Trafford Park. The company is established as one of the leading sign businesses in the area with a team of 15 staff. The team work with a variety of customers, covering areas in and around Manchester and list Bruntwood and Sky Pro Cycling as two of their locally based clients.