46+ Years of Industry Excellence
Founded in April 1978, McKenna Brothers Limited has grown from a small family operation into the undisputed market leader in destination signage for the UK passenger transport sector. Headquartered at McKenna House in Middleton, Manchester, we employ a dedicated team of over 30 specialists.
Our reputation is built on a total dedication to quality of product and reliability of delivery — values instilled by our founders and maintained across every aspect of the business to this day.
As the exclusive UK partner for Luminator Technology Group (Mobitec), we combine world-class European engineering with the personal service that only a family business can provide.
Meet Our Team
Long-serving, passionate, and deeply experienced — our team brings decades of combined knowledge to every project.
Derek Dawson
Managing Director
John Hartley
Sales Director
Since 2023
Ian Grimshaw
Head of Operations
30+ years
Ben Marshall
Head of Software
Philip Oldham
Aftersales Support Manager
30+ years
Collette Robertson
Office Manager
25+ years
Andrew Bottomley
Graphics Manager
Since 1994
Stuart Rawes
Customer Support Manager
Gareth Hardwick
Software Support
12 years
Tristan Randles
Vehicle Livery Designer
15+ years
Danny Brierley
Operations Support Manager
Tim Gallagher
MIE Support & Programming
Our Values
Every product we make, every engineer we dispatch, and every call we answer is guided by the same principles our founders established in 1978.
"The customer should always come first."
Our reputation is built on a total dedication to quality of product and reliability of delivery. These aren't just words — they're the commitment our team makes every single day.
Community Commitment
We've proudly sponsored Guide Dogs for the Blind for over 9 years — because community responsibility is part of who we are.