Third-Generation Signwriters

After completing an apprenticeship in Sydney, Bill returned to Merimbula in 1968 and laid the foundation for Wilsons Signs, setting up shop on Henwood Street. In 1978, the business welcomed a new chapter with the arrival of Bill’s nephew, Jim Wilson, and his wife Sue, who joined as partners.

The expansion continued as Wilson’s Signs acquired land on Toallo Street, Pambula, where an old Fire Brigade shed was transformed into the enduring home of the business for the next 44 years. During this time, the team of skilled brush signwriters served countless local businesses, leaving an indelible mark on the surrounding areas.

The landscape of signwriting underwent a revolution in the 1980s with the advent of Vinyl plotters, propelling Wilson’s Signs into new realms of creativity and efficiency. As Bill pursued other ventures, Jim, along with dedicated employee Greg Lee, navigated the evolving industry landscape, later joined by Jim’s son, Tim Wilson, in 1997. Tim completed his apprenticeship in 2001, heralding a new generation of expertise.