Helping you maximize your rebrand program at every site globally
We engineer, manage, and roll out corporate rebrands and signage programs across the world. Delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard at every location.
The global signage and environmental brand implementation experts
For over 30 years, Harkess-Ord has been trusted by the world's most recognized brands to bring their identities to life in the built environment.
Optimize your rebrand program. Spend less and make your brand achieve more
Our value engineering methodology typically delivers cost reductions of up to 30% while maintaining the same visual impact and brand compliance.

About Harkess-Ord

Translating brand identities into the physical, built environment for over 30 years.

Harkess-Ord is a global brand implementation company specializing in translating brand identities into the physical, built environment. For over 30 years, we have helped the world's most recognized organizations from BP and Oracle to Smith+Nephew and MasterCard bring their brands to life through signage, wayfinding, environmental branding, and workplace design.

With more than 200,000 completed projects across 140 countries, delivered from our offices in London, New York, Melbourne, and Auckland, we are trusted by global brands to manage the complexity of multi-site rebrand programs.

We combine design expertise, engineering precision, and rigorous project management to ensure every location reflects the brand exactly as intended. We are not a signage manufacturer that has expanded into project management, we are brand implementation strategists who bring together design, engineering, and procurement under a single, centrally managed process.

200,000+
Projects completed globally
140
Countries served
30+
Years of expertise
4
Global offices

Our Work

With over 200,000 completed projects in 140 countries, we are your industry leaders in creatively translating, engineering and implementing brands into your workplace and built environment.

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Our Clients

Trusted by leading global brands

BPX EnergyBPX Energy
SalesforceSalesforce
AkzoNobelAkzoNobel
AllerganAllergan
Anglo AmericanAnglo American
BBC BBC
BNY MellonBNY Mellon
BPBP
British AirwaysBritish Airways
Changi AirportChangi Airport
CitibankCitibank
Keysight TechnologiesKeysight Technologies
MastercardMastercard
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz
NABNAB
OracleOracle
ShellShell
StatoilStatoil
Thomson ReutersThomson Reuters
VWVW
Z EnergyZ Energy

Frequently Asked Questions

Brand implementation is the process of translating a brand's visual identity into physical and digital touchpoints, from signage and wayfinding to environmental branding and workplace design. It ensures consistency across every customer and employee interaction point.
While signage is one component, brand implementation encompasses the entire process of bringing a brand to life in the physical environment. This includes strategic planning, design, engineering, manufacturing, project management, and installation across multiple locations.
Timeline varies based on scope and geography. A single-site rebrand may take 8-12 weeks, while a multi-site global rollout typically spans 6-18 months. Our project management approach ensures each phase is delivered on time and within budget.
We work across all sectors including financial services, pharmaceuticals & healthcare, energy & resources, retail, hospitality, technology, and automotive. Our experience spans over 200,000 projects across 140 countries.
Yes, our 3D Brand Design team translates 2D brand guidelines into detailed 3D designs and engineering specifications. We work closely with brand owners and their agencies to ensure the physical execution matches the brand vision.
Value engineering is our process of optimizing designs for cost-effectiveness without compromising quality or brand integrity. By analyzing materials, manufacturing methods, and installation approaches, we can often reduce costs by 15-30% while maintaining design intent.

Ready to bring your brand to life?

Whether you're planning a global rebrand, expanding into new markets, or need to refresh your existing brand presence, our team of experts is ready to help.