Compressor Station Signage.

Protecting critical sites in public spaces. Long-life signage for exposed infrastructure.

Compressor stations are essential to New Zealand’s gas network, and many are located in areas accessible to the public.

For FirstGas, Vector, and Powerco, maintaining safety visibility in these spaces was proving difficult. Their existing signage was cracking, fading, and failing audits.

Identimark delivered a smarter solution: U3 signage engineered for 32+ years of fade-free performance, ensuring compliance, reducing maintenance, and keeping the public safe.

What needed to be solved.

Compressor stations present high-risk zones, especially when placed near walkways, parks, or roads.

For New Zealand’s gas utilities, this meant signage had to be clearly visible, always compliant, and extremely durable. However, existing signs were breaking down within years due to UV exposure and environmental stress.

The result: failed audits, safety gaps, and repeated rework.

Key challenges included:

High exposure conditions: UV, weather, and impact damage reduced sign lifespan.

Public visibility requirements: Signs had to be instantly readable and clearly marked.

Frequent replacements: Costly and inefficient, harming safety KPIs and audit outcomes.