More Than Compliance: The Gold Standard in Wayfinding Signs

At Braille Tactile Signs Aust., we don’t just meet compliance standards, we exceed them. Our products and services are designed to set the benchmark for quality, durability, and user empowerment. In a world full of quick fixes and ‘cheap’ options, we represent something different; the unmatched Gold Standard in Wayfinding Braille Tactile Signs.

Over 50 Years of Knowledge and Expertise

With a background of over five decades of experience in wayfinding, architectural and corporate signs, BTS Aust. has been shaping the future of accessible wayfinding since 2002. Proudly the first Australian company to develop compliant Braille Tactile Signs, we set the standard, with unmatched performance still today! Our passion for inclusive design continues leading the way today, supporting our clients so they can lead by example.

Proudly Australian Made and Owned

As an Australian Made and Owned father-daughter family business, we’re proud to support local manufacturing and local jobs. Our entire production process is based under-the-one-roof in Melbourne Victora, ensuring second to none quality, efficient turnaround times and responsive customer service with no compromises. We partner with trusted local suppliers, ensuring supply chain reliability.

Three Unique Product Technologies Tried and Tested for Nearly 25 Years

Our BTS solutions are founded and built on innovation and trusted performance.  Our three exclusive BTS Technologies are designed to meet a broad range of needs across different sectors, ensuring a product option for you to supply with confidence:

CSE_Tech
Continuous Surface Encapsulated Polycarbonate Braille Tactile Membrane

CSE_Tech is Australia’s original Braille Tactile Sign technology. Developed nearly 25 years ago and still unmatched in performance. This continuous surface solution features seamlessly integrated Braille and tactile elements, and encapsulated colours beneath a durable polycarbonate membrane. With no add-ons or exposed layers, the face remains smooth to touch, hygienic, and resistant to wear. Even if scratched, the integrity of the sign is preserved. CSE_Tech is ideal for high-traffic, public, or clinical environments, offering exceptional durability, cleanability, and long-term reliability – proven across decades of use. Built for both indoor and outdoor use, CSE_Tech is resistant to fire, vandalism, UV, bacteria and graffiti. It is also the most cost-effective solution for large volumes of the same sign type, making it a smart choice for major facilities and multi-site projects.

ADA_Tech
Continuous Surface Braille with Embedded ADA Tactile

ADA_Tech is our second-generation Braille Tactile Sign technology, developed over 15 years ago to meet the demand for enhanced durability and design flexibility. It features precision-embedded ADA tactile graphics with continuous surface Braille, offering exceptional clarity and resilience. Available in aluminium and polycarbonate with smudge-resistant finishes, it’s ideal for public, commercial, and healthcare environments. ADA_Tech is best suited to small- to mid-quantity runs and excels in complex layouts such as tactile maps; where accuracy, performance, and longevity are critical.

MLP_Tech
Multi Layer Print Technology with Enhanced Variants

MLP_Tech is our newest and most versatile Braille Tactile Sign technology, offering exceptional flexibility for small batches and complex tactile maps. It supports a wide range of substrates, including aluminium, polycarbonate, acrylic and laminates; with extensive customisation options. Continuous surface Braille and encapsulated colours are available for enhanced variants, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Unlike other printed signs prone to failure, MLP_Tech is the result of years of dedicated research and refinement beyond standard factory settings, ensuring the quality and durability our brand is known for. We are proud to continue setting the Gold Standard, now in printed Braille Tactile Signs. 

Efficient Production, Local Advantage

Thanks to our local production facility, we offer overnight samples, custom prototypes, and fast lead times helping you move your project forward with confidence. Our process is streamlined, dependable, and designed for your project deadlines; big or small!. Not to mention, our friendly on-the-ground local Client Relations team, who are available to assist you at any stage of your project, offering expert guidance and support when you need it.

Not all Braille and Tactile Signs are Created Equal

Just because a sign has raised elements, it doesn’t mean it complies with design or durability requirements.  Some signs may look the part but fall short in performance, compliance, and ultimately safety. At BTS Aust., we don’t just build signs, we help you navigate the complex world of accessibility and compliance. With decades of experience designing for inclusivity, we not only understand the statutory sign requirements, we are guided by them. Our team collaborates with all facets of the industry, including architects, designers, builders, and access consultants to ensure our BTS are not only compliant with AS 1428.1 and NCC codes, but are also practical, legible, and reliable for end users.

When you partner with us, you're backed by Australia’s most trusted and experienced team in accessible wayfinding products & services and Australia’s leading warranty to back these products up.

Don’t be fooled by cheap imports or low-grade local options. Many signs in the market today are manufactured with poor materials and substandard methods, with a gross lack of knowledge, understanding and care. At a glance, they may appear suitable or compliant, but looks can be deceiving.

Risks of Choosing the Cheap Option:

• You get what you pay for
• Over promise and under deliver
• Non-compliant designs
• Non-compliant products
• Lack of knowledge and support, misleading advice
• Layers peeling or fall apart with basic cleaning products
• Tactile and Braille elements detaching
• Braille that’s flat, unreadable, or incorrect
• Materials that fade or corrode
• Unreliable products create DDA & Safety concerns
• Costly replacements, repairs and compliance breaches
• Safety & DDA concerns
• Brand and company reputation impacted

These issues don’t just hurt budgets, they put reputations and compliance at risk. Specifiers and decision-makers who unknowingly select substandard products risk more than just a non-compliant building. They risk future rectification costs, project delays, and reputational damage. Choosing trusted, proven products from BTS Aust. safeguards stakeholders; including the end user but also your professional standing.

BTS Aust. and our clients recognise the value of investing in quality accessible wayfinding signs up front saves time, cost and frustration later. We design and produce our signs to deliver long-term value and function in the real world. When you invest in quality from the outset, you avoid costly replacements, future compliance issues, and the frustration of premature product failure. Our signs are built to perform long after installation, saving you time, money, and future headaches, ultimately supporting independence for the end user... now that’s a good sign!

Wayfinding Services that Empower Outcomes

We’re more than just a manufacturer; our expert team works closely with corporates, advocates, architects, designers, consultants, engineers, builders and businesses to help create the best outcomes for inclusive, intuitive spaces.

Our services include:

• Wayfinding and Design Consulting
• Floorplan and Compliance Reviews
• Prototyping and LVR Testing
• Certifications and Expert Support Throughout Your Project

With BTS Aust., you’re backed by an experienced team who helps you navigate your requirements, with confidence; delivering you the best outcome, all while keeping the user experience at the forefront.

High-Performance Products that Define Accessible Design

We’re more than just a supplier; our products are the result of decades of innovation, testing, and refinement. Designed to meet the highest standards of performance and compliance, our solutions support inclusive, intuitive environments across a wide range of applications.

Our Product Offering includes:

• Braille Tactile Signs: Amenity, Directional and more
• Braille Strips, Labels and Business Cards
• Handrail Buttons and Indicators
• Audio Signage and Auslan Braille Education Range
• Tactile Maps, Plaques and Awards
• Photoluminescent, Safety and Exit Signs
• TGSI’s: Tactile Ground Surface Indicators
• Swell Form Tactile Paper Products
• Reception and Corporate Signage
• Statutory and Flat Signage
• Fire Safety Signs
• Custom Solutions for High-Traffic, Healthcare, Education and Public Environments

Join Leading Brands Who Rely on BTS Aust. We are proud to be trusted by leading names across advocates, government, healthcare, transport, education, retail, and public infrastructure. These sectors turn to BTS Aust. because they know we deliver on, compliance, functionality and long-term performance.

At Braille Tactile Signs Aust., we are leading the way, so our clients can lead by example.

Why Choose BTS Aust.?

• Australian-Made and Owned
• Father-Daughter Family Business
• Australia’s Largest Standard Range of Off-the-Shelf Braille and Tactile Signs 
• Ready-to-go Fully Compliant Statutory Signage (AS & NCC Compliant)
• ISO 9001 Compliant
• EcoVadis Silver Rating (Top 15% Globally for Sustainability)
  
• 3 Exclusive, Field-Tested Product Technologies
• Driving Responsible Growth Through Social, Corporate, and Environmental Governance
• Up to 10-Year Warranty Across Our Exclusive Product Technologies
• Over 50 Years Industry Knowledge
• Approaching 25 Years Specialising in BTS
• Fast, Reliable Lead Times
• Knowledgeable & Responsive Support
• Customisation and Compliance Expertise
• Proven Performance Across Projects and Sectors
• Specify Once: Trusted, Resilient, No Costly Replacements

Choosing BTS Aust. means choosing more than compliance; it means choosing the Gold Standard in statutory signs and accessible wayfinding. Our Braille Tactile Signs are built to outperform, designed for functionality, and trusted by those who rely on them most.

The products and services we provide are backed by our values: integrity, care, and a deep responsibility to those who rely on our products to move through the world. We’re not just meeting compliance, we’re designing with conscience, and delivering with purpose, maintaining the Gold Standard.

“At Braille Tactile Signs Aust., we don’t just meet standards, we set them. For most people who buy BTS, it’s a tick for compliance. For people who use them, it’s their independence. For the team at BTS Aust., it’s about ensuring both.” Claudia & Roland Gatt and the BTS Aust.Team

That’s the BTS Aust. Gold Standard, where compliance, care, and impact come together. 

Ready to Lead the Way?

Contact our Client Relations Team today and experience the BTS Aust. Gold Standard difference.