North Sydney Bayer Sign Up for Grabs after Budget Constraints Forced Pharma Company to Give Up Fights

North Sydney’s Bayer sign is up for lease, after almost 16 years sitting above a tower block on Alfred St in North Sydney.

The sign, which will come down by October, has three sides, the front facing the harbour, as well as the South and North, and sits on top of 275 Alfred Street, North Sydney.

The Bayer sign was the successor of Konica Minolta, a Japanese technology company, which also appeared along the North Sydney CBD skyline.

Bayer’s loss of the sky signage spot will allow a new brand to put their name and logo above the building.

Commenting on Bayer’s departure, James Palmer, director of office leasing for Fivex’s agent JLL, told Mumbrella: “

 “There is no question that this opportunity has provided deep brand awareness for Bayer. There will be great shock, and it will not go unnoticed when the Bayer sign shines for the last time.

Palmer said he believes the sign is one of the best in Australia.

“The simple reality is that it sits unblocked from the position, and is indeed 3 sided hence more coverage to the north, south (facing CBD) and West where the Bayer crest sits.”

He added: “Fivex would love to see a company that is Australian or who have a large presence in the country such as Bayer.

The static sign is currently for sale, with Fivex seeking a rental rate of 6 figures plus, in line with current market rates for Sky Signage of the same scale.

Fivex also owns a building on Flinders St in Melbourne, which currently has the Fivex logo on top. It is also looking to lease its signage rights for this too.

April 13, 2017

Mumbrella

Zoe Samios

with edits by Fivex