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Taking the NextStep p.56

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Keep SmilingThe 2011 CAS/Commercial Report reviews industry trends p.70

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56 Signs that Make you Stop and Stairby Wade SwormstedtNextStep M3dia adds a new dimension to signage.

59 Wild stuffby Steve AustSign projects that go way outside the box

62 Energy, Mass and the Velocity of Lightby Steve AustA gallery of electronic message centers

66 Bending the rulesby Robin DonovanSaving iconic neon in Tucson

70 2011 CAS/Commercial State of the Industry Reportby Wade SwormstedtStill shrinking, but more slowly

COLUMNS and DEPARTMENTS6 ST Update by Steve Aust

Gerber sale pending; Barbie protest; Pink OBIEs12 Technology Update by Darek Johnson

Design and copycats14 Fixing low-res jpeg logo files by Theresa Jackson

Five options for their use16 Vinyl Apps by Steve Aust

Prints with drive22 Strictly Electric by Ken Naasz

Carbon neutral32 LED Update by Dr. Nisa Khan

Higher efficiency doesn’t always mean lamp efficiency38 Technology Review by Chris and Kathi Morrison

Fujifilm’s Acuity and Uvistar printers, ColorGATE software40 Sign Museum News by Tod Swormstedt

Tools of the trade42 New Products by Robin Donovan

Product Showcase: Routers75 Industry News by Robin Donovan

103 Advertising Index120 Editorially Speaking by Wade Swormstedt

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EDITORIALWade Swormstedt publisher/editorDarek Johnson senior technology editor/analyst Steve Aust senior associate editorRobin Donovan associate editorLouis Brill technology contributor

DESIGN & PRODUCTIONJeff Russ senior art directorLinda Volz production supervisor

SALES/MARKETINGSteve Duccilli group publisher, signage and graphics groupSandi Luppert marketing managerLouis Arneberg account managerBen Stauss account managerLisa Zurick account managerVictoria Wells directory & classified ad coordinator

CORPORATETedd Swormstedt presidentTod Swormstedt American Sign MuseumChristine Baloga audience development directorMark Kissling director, book div.

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Glenn Carroll is the president of media-measurement company Carroll Media Services (Alpharetta, GA).

Bill Dundas, a former ST technical editor, currently serves as the Director of Technical Affairs for the Intl. Sign Assn. (ISA).

Brigitte Hunt has served as the exhibi-tion director for Reed Exhibitions’ Visual Communication Italy show for decades.

Rob Ivers, the certification director for the Professional Decal Application Assn. Inc., writes ST's "Real World Vinyl" column.

John Johnson, a former ISA president of the board, has more than 30 years of sign-association experience.

Jan Lorenc is a partner in Lorenc + Yoo (Roswell, GA), an environmental-graphic design firm.

Sparky Potter, proprietor of Wood & Wood Signs (Waitsfield, VT), founded his shop in 1972.

Lawrin Rosen founded his shop, ARTfx Signs (Bloomfield, CT), in 1983 with a commitment to artistry and innovation.

Jared Smith is the president of bluemedia (Tempe, AZ), a graphics provider that special-izes in vehicle and environmental graphics.

Kevin Stotmeister is president and CEO of Federal Heath Sign LLC (Oceanside, CA).

Professor Alan Weinstein holds a joint-faculty appointment at Cleveland (OH) State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs.

Noel Yarger is the president of North American Signs (South Bend, IN) and the Signage Foundation for Communication Excellence.

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Gerber, Vector Capital Reach Tentative AgreementGerber Scientific (Tolland, CT), the parent company of Gerber Scientific Products, which produces Edge FX™ thermal-transfer printers, Sabre CNC routers and enVision cutting plotters, is announcing a tentative agreement with Vector Capital, a private-equity firm, which plans to purchase Gerber Scientific for $281.8 million. Per the agreement, Gerber shareholders will receive $11 per share in cash, which represented a 35% premium on the Friday, June 10 closing price (the stock price surged and closed at nearly $11 per share after Monday, June 13’s trading, following the announcement).

Donald Aiken, Gerber’s chairman, said, the merger was a “very positive development” for shareholders, employees and partners. Following the terms of the deal, Gerber will actively seek competing bids until July 25. If no better offers emerge, the company expects the deal to close during the second half of the year.

However, as of June 15, shareholder-investigation law firms Harwood & Feller LLP, Levi & Korsinsky LLP and Bernstein Liebhard LLP had launched inquiries into Gerber’s board. In a written release, Harwood Feller’s lawyers stated, “Our investi-gation concerns whether the board of directors has under-taken a fair process to obtain fair consideration for all share-holders of Gerber.”(Editor’s Note: This news item was published on June 14, and the agreement is subject to change.)

Signs of ActivismFor more than a half-century, little girls world-wide have embraced Mattel’s Barbie® dolls as dress-up playmates. However, according to environmental activists Greenpeace, Mattel uses environmentally hazardous materials in its packaging. And, the group used a grand-format banner and its signature, attention-grabbing tactics to make its point.

At Mattel’s headquarters in El Segundo, CA, protesters dressed as Ken, Barbie’s perpetual boyfriend, rappelled down the front of the building and unfurled banners with a scowling Ken that read, “Barbie, It’s Over. I don’t date girls that are into deforestation.” According to Greenpeace, Mattel buys pack-aging material from Asian Pulp and Paper, an Indonesian firm that the group claims cuts down its domestic, rainforest flora to obtain raw materials.

Although he didn’t know what vendor produced the 2,500-sq.-ft. and 1,200-sq.-ft. banners, Greenpeace’s Bob Meyers said they were printed using Circle Graphics’ (Longmont, CO) Eco-Flexx billboard material. The light-weight media, made from high-density polyeth-ylene, is chlorine- and phthalate-free, and reportedly requires 60% less energy to produce than a comparably sized, PVC billboard.

Greenpeace also unveiled anti-Barbie banners and street-level billboards in London.

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A Sea ChangeTeachers of special-needs children manage various unique challenges. Among other things, they require classrooms designed to promote happiness and tran-quility for students who crave stability. To help Charlene Younger’s special-needs classroom at Cincinnati’s Roberts Paideia Academy cultivate a calm environment, Cincinnati’s Worldwide Graphics & Sign Co. outfitted its walls with 900 sq. ft. of digitally printed, wall and fabric murals and ceiling graphics.

Worldwide Graphics’ owner Christian Beebe became involved with the project through Adopt-A-Class, a Cincinnati charity that matches business owners who wish to contribute time and talents with schools that serve high proportions of at-risk or special-needs students.

Worldwide Graphics & Sign designed the ocean-themed mural with Adobe® Photoshop® software. The shop printed soft-sided graphics on a stretchy, poplin material with its Mimaki JV5 solvent ink-printer; printed vinyl applied to walls entailed 3M’s IJ35 glossy film with permanent adhesive also printed on the JV5. Beebe continued the aquatic theme by printing the ceiling tiles on an HP Scitex FB 910 flatbed printer with UV inks. MACtac’s matte-finish laminate protects

the wall graphics, and Kapco’s floor laminate protects the floor graphics.

Younger said, “Many of the students in my class have sensory needs, and we thought an ocean-life scene would be both soothing and cognitively stimulating.”

About his Adopt-A-Class involvement, Beebe said, ‘It’s awesome. I have the ability to positively impact some-one’s surroundings with little effort, and I like to give back to the community that has helped us succeed.”

The Obies Think PinkThe Outdoor Advertising Assn. of America (OAAA), Washington, DC, recently unveiled its 69th annual Obie Awards. One would assume the Best of Show designation would go to an ad for a new or exotic product, but this year’s edition bucked the trend. Publicis New York executed a humorous campaign for medicine-cabinet stalwart Pepto-Bismol. Billboards and bus shelters featured bottles of the pink stomach-pain reliever as the main ingredient in the middle of a bun or battered on a stick.

Other Obie winners – among 72 finalists, 11 received Gold Obies, and an additional 18 earned Silver designations – included Olson’s billboard, street-furniture and building-wrap campaign for Target Field, new home of the Minnesota Twins, which won in the Amusement and Entertainment category; Juniper Park’s handcarved billboards, which conveyed a down-to-earth theme for Frito-Lay’s Kettle Cooked chips; and Taxi 2’s application, which created a building projection that featured a Mini-filled ”vending machine” that encouraged viewers to text their favorite model for Mini Canada.

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Minneapolis Billboards Display Attitude of GratitudeOn May 22, Minneapolis’ northern neighborhoods suffered a tornado that killed one, injured approxi-mately 30 and exacted $166-million damage. Residents and relief organi-zations such as the Salvation Army immediately mobilized and attended to the victims’ immediate needs.

A week after, residents and offi-cials from impacted areas expressed their sentiments through seven elec-tronic billboards situated throughout the area with the message, ”The city and residents of North Minneapolis thank everyone for their help and generosity since the May 22 tornado.”

Clear Channel Outdoor’s Minneapolis office donated the bill-board space. Tom McCarver, Clear Channel Minneapolis’ VP of real

estate and public affairs, said the seven YESCO digital billboards were located within a five-mile radius from where the tornado touched

down. He also noted every digital billboard in every market is allotted five hours per month for these types of pro-bono messages.

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“Matisse and Picasso didn’t like each other’s paintings at first, but they seemed to sense at once the power each had to challenge and stimulate the other. For the rest of their lives, each would keep a keen eye on the other’s new work, provoking each other to paint the same subjects, sometimes even with the same title. There are many ways to describe their relationship. It could be called a rivalry, a dialogue, a chess game–Matisse himself once compared it to a boxing match. But it also became the abiding friendship of two titans who, daring to paint the ugly, trans-formed our sense of beauty in art.”

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Hackles rise quickly when sign-makers discuss studying other’s design work – it seems every shop has had a design plagiarized – but, in the creative world, all designs are a type of interpretation, an amalgama-tion, of existing works. It’s because graphic history precedes all design; and creative people characteristically study and evaluate both associated and historical work – it’s a major source of ideas and inspiration.

For the best and perhaps least abra-sive example, click over an artistic notch and remember that fiction-type books and films – inventive work, indeed – comprise only 20 story plots, and one or more of these plots, says author Ronald Tobias in his 20 Master Plots book, reside in all such books or movies. You’ll recognize these classic examples:

Quest – The hero searches for something, someone or somewhere.

Rescue – A captured someone must be liberated by a hero (or heroic party).

Revenge – A wronged person seeks retribution against a person that has harmed them (or their loved ones).

Other plot lines are adventure, pursuit, escape, rivalry, temptation,

metamorphosis, transformation, a riddle, maturation, love, forbidden love, sacrifice, discovery, addiction, underdog, ascension and downfall.

Sylvester Stallone films, for example, typically include underdog, quest, rivalry, sacrifice, rescue and ascension themes; Seinfeld scripts typically comprise underdog, tempta-tion, pursuit, rivalry and discovery.

Can one apply such simplification to sign design? Sure. Analyze audi-ence, layout, typography, image and color, and then act upon your results.

Audience – Is it motorists on the street or pedestrian shoppers in the mall? Are they buying furniture, dresses or bread loaves?

Layout – Are you creating atmo-sphere, declaring danger or selling Chevrolets?

Typography – Adobe’s Caslon™ Italic Swash, tightly kerned, for wedding dresses, right? And wide-spaced, Neue Helvetica® for hardware sales?

Image – A stop sign’s hexagon shape.

Color – For tool signs, outline gray

panels with orange and apply corn-yellow letters in Adobe’s Copperplate Gothic® type; for a furniture store, weave tones of beige, gold and red and say the brand in Adobe’s Albertus® Standard Regular.

You can also sign up for 3M™’s Visual Attention Service (VAS), a web-based scanning tool that, 3M says, analyzes the effectiveness of visual designs. Essentially, it analyzes colors, faces, shapes, contrast and text, and then displays the visually strong areas on screen.

So, if design is that easy, what makes design difficult?

Being innovative. Why? Innovation detaches your

work from the competition. See it as a profit/survival device.

Designers as assetsA well-trained designer is a busi-ness asset, but not a passive one. Designers should possess energy, curiosity, experimentation, a sense of learning and play – and the ability to analyze concepts gained

CopycatWhat makes designers first-rate – and where should they roam?

Darek Johnson is ST’s Senior Technology Editor/Analyst. Email him at [email protected] UPDATE

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Is Nissan’s Juke a design mistake or disruptive automotive styling? Although unique and loaded with nifty, youth-market features, the Juke draws more puzzled looks than smiles. Ward’s Autoworld magazine said the Juke had a face only a chief designer could love.

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by viewing other’s work. It also helps if they have a determined spirit, because defending innovation often requires swimming upstream.

For creatives, continuous study also solidifies the importance of style development, the design undercurrent that causes onlookers to see, enjoy – and want – an identifiable style.

Clearly, then, designers’ exposure to other designs, plus related learning and observations, makes them better designers which, in turn, adds to a successful business’ profits.

Right to be wrongAuthor Bryan Lawson, in his book, How Designers Think, described

creatives as people who “must become fascinated by previously unknown problems.” Meaning, they must process inventive thoughts to completion.

Lawson also said design is often a matter of compromise decisions because designers, unlike scientists, don’t seem to have the right to be wrong. He said, “While we accept that a disproved theory may have helped science to advance, we rarely acknowledge the similar contribution made by mistaken designs.”

Mistaken designs?The Juke? Ward’s Autoworld magazine

placed Nissan’s Juke, an unsightly

crossover-utility vehicle, alongside other recognized, car-world disasters – the Pontiac Aztec, for example. Christie Schweinsberg, the Autoworld reviewer, said “Only a chief designer could love the Juke’s bug-eye face.”

What was that Beatles song? “…Hey Juke, don’t make it bad?”

Emulate notCopying design work can lead to litigation, but it’s acceptable to become inspired by another’s work. However, to imitate another, even in style, is disreputable. Moreover, a copied style stultifies an audience.

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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE


What to Do With Low-Res Jpeg Logo Files By Theresa Jackson

You probably encounter this problem every week, if not every day – your client presents a low-resolution, JPEG logo and asks you to lay out and print a large banner. The obvious solution is to redraw the logo with a vector application, such as Adobe Illustrator™, but redrawing can be time consuming and costly. Here are five options that may preclude a redraw – or save time if a redraw is the only alternative.

1) Educate your client – Teach your clients about bitmap files and pixels. Explain why a low-resolution, JPEG logo won’t scale to a large size. Show them printed samples of raster–edged, bitmap logos as compared to clean-edged, vector logos. Or, scale the provided JPEG logo to the requested print size, and then show your client a screen-captured portion of it.

Ask your client for an EPS or PDF version of the file. Most often (but not always), these files are created as vectors and can be opened and edited in Adobe Illustrator.

Such information exchanges build a trusting relation-ship with your client. They see and respect your know-ledge – and your desire to prevent unnecessary artwork charges. And, occasionally, a knowledgeable client will find and forward the correct logo file for their project.

2) Brands of the World – Create a free account at www.brandsoftheworld.com. It’s a fantastic logo resource for virtually all corporate – and sometimes obscure – logos. All Brands of The World Logos are vector format, which makes them editable with Adobe Illustrator.

3) Websites and PDF files – Search websites for PDF files that may contain branding elements with your client’s logo. PDFs are goldmines for graphic content, especially logos.

Once found, download the PDF file and open it in Illustrator. If it’s a multi-page PDF document, toggle through the pages with Illustrator’s Open Dialog box to see a small preview of each page. Find a page containing the logo and open it in Illustrator. With any luck, you’ll find an original, vector-version logo.

A Google image search won’t unearth PDF docu-ments. Google locates non-scalable JPEG, GIF and PNG (bitmap) images. Instead, search for websites that contain branding or press releases for the logo-owning company, and then use that website’s search tool to hunt for PDF files.

4) Find the correct font – If your logo search comes up zero, you may need to redraw it as a vector. Try Illustrator’s Live Trace tool. It will covert bitmap images to vector art, but it’s rarely adequate for logos. Also, most logos contain some text, and Live Trace isn’t precise enough to vector outline letters.

Drawing text is difficult. Finding the correct font to reset the text may be equally challenging.

5) What the font – WhatTheFont, by myFonts.com, is an online tool that can read a JPEG file and tell you what font will recreate it. This free service will analyze your file and suggest font options. For use directions, go to http://new.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/.

If you don’t have the needed font, MyFonts sells them for a nominal fee. If you don’t find the exact one, choose the most similar and convert it to artwork in Illustrator, and then make minimal edits to recreate the logo font.

Theresa Jackson, who operates Orchard View Color (Escondido, CA),has more than 20 years’ experience in prepress, graphic design, color management and photography. Email her at [email protected]

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Creative Color was founded in 1978 in Salt Lake City as a photo-graphic-imaging provider. The current leadership team assumed control of the company in 1987, and the company gradually entered the wide- and grand-format imaging markets as printing technology and media capabilities improved.

In 2001, the company purchased Sacramento-based Ferrari Color, and subsequently assumed the acquired company’s name two years later. Today, the shop maintains three facil-ities – in Salt Lake City, Sacramento and Emeryville, CA – and operates a host of production equipment, which includes:• A Canon ImagePress, which is used

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beam laser printer; a Rho 160R roll-to-roll, UV-cure printer; a 351R, roll-to-roll UV printer that prints on coated or uncoated media up to 139 in. wide; a Rho 800 UV-cure-ink, flatbed machine, which prints at 600 dpi on substrates up to 1.58 in. thick; and a Pictor, a flatbed, UV-cure-ink printer with white-ink capabilities.

• An HP Scitex XL 1500 eight-color, 16-ft.-wide printer that decorates banners and mesh material;

• A Roland DGA SJ-740 dye-subli-mation fabric printer with 1,400 x 1,400-dpi resolution;

• A Summa S160 vinyl-cutting plotter;• And, a 10-ft.-wide Mimaki JV5-320S

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Ferrari’s portfolio includes numerous projects that have earned awards

in ST competitions, such as its 175 x 65-ft. building wrap for Maloof Sports & Entertainment that promoted the Sacramento Kings, which Maloof owns, on that city’s CalSTRS building (see ST, April 2011, page 74), and its inspiring banner installation for the U.S. Ski & Snowboarding Assn.’s Park City, UT headquarters (see ST, April 2010, page 86).

However, vinyl applications comprise numerous shapes and sizes. Just because a client isn’t bankrolling a gargantuan vinyl wrap that will cover dozens of floors on a high-rise doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve exacting attention to detail. Ferrari Color provided information about various applica-tions that emphasize the materials and methods that help vinyl provide branding that resonates.

Arden(t) BrandingFerrari Color’s Sacramento facility produced a pair of projects for that city’s Macerich Arden Fair Mall. To help identify the facility’s family play area, Ferrari produced two sponsored column wraps for The Glass Agency, a Sacramento ad firm. After having painted, washed and dried the columns, the shop fabricated the 51 x 85-in. wraps using FLEXcon’s BUSmark® 5800 white, opaque, removable vinyl on the Durst Rho 160.

Ferrari also decorated the mall’s exterior doors and windows with a graphic that promoted a Susan G. Komen Foundation event and its ongoing mission to fight breast cancer. Because the installation called for a solid-color graphic, Ferrari eschewed inkjet printing and cut the job with Avery deep-magenta and cotton-candy-colored vinyl on its Summa S160 plotter.

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The Sweet SpotIn 1869, German immigrant Gustav Goelitz founded the Goelitz Candy Co. in Bellevile, IL, and the company thrived for nearly a century by producing jelly beans, candy corn and other sweets. However, the company reached iconic status when its “Jelly Belly” jelly beans, which were made with natural flavors to produce such varieties as root beer and cream soda, were made famous by Ronald Reagan during his stint as California governor (they remained a sweet staple during his presidency). The company subsequently changed its name to Jelly Belly, and ultimately relocated to Fairfield, CA.

Today, the company, regarded as the world’s premier jelly-bean producer, has entrusted Ferrari Color with producing various promotional graphics. In-store graphics strategi-cally create a fun, whimsical envi-ronment that invites the all-impor-tant impulse buy. Prior to decorating the walls of the visitors’ center at

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Banking with StyleFerrari Color worked directly for Tri Counties Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares with 61 Northern and Central California

branches. The job entailed creating 14 ft. 9 in. x 9 ft. 6.5-in. graphics that decorate the glass walls of a confer-ence room at the Marysville branch and a wall wrap for the South Chico

location. Ferrari designed the wraps to be somewhat transparent, while depicting blossoming flowers, and specified 3M’s Scotchcal 3650-114 clear media for the projects. To prep the walls for the application, installers washed the windows with trisodium phosphate and water.

Ferrari Color produced the panels – two wall-wrap panels that measure 9 ft. by 1 ft. 1.5 in., one 9.5 x 22.75 ft., and a 14 ft. 9 in. x 9 ft. 6.5-in. wrap for the conference room – on its Durst Rho 160 in the four-color setting. To facilitate installation, fabricators applied 3M’s SCPM-3 premask to the prints’ surface. To be rendered effectively on glass, Ferrari reverse printed the graphics on the material, and set each print to bleed to allow a seam-less fit when producing the Adobe Illustrator®-generated design.

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Royal-worthyPerhaps you heard about the April 29 wedding that betrothed England’s Prince William to Kate Middleton, which seemingly received more press coverage than a Presidential inauguration (it was the first royal wedding in approximately 30 years, and the goings-on of Kate’s sister, Pippa, provided an even more enter-taining sideshow than President Carter’s wayward brother, Billy).

To help cable network TLC (formerly The Learning Channel) promote itself at the gala event, the network’s PR and marketing firm enlisted Ferrari Color to produce a series of stage skirts, promotional banners and backdrop graphics for a special edition of its wedding-dress-centered reality show, Say Yes to the Dress, to support its weeklong wedding coverage from on location in London. Ferrari began its work by executing all prepress refinement of the client’s original files using

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The Sign Factory (TSF) was awarded the bid for five, solar-powered monu-ment signs at Eastern Washington University (EWU). The jobs included working at a remote site approxi-mately 300 miles from Seattle with weather extremes – a challenge for solar-powered signage. Also, such projects require sophisticated energy consumption and storage compo-nents to operate in darkness. And, among other things, the job required extensive excavation and precast-concrete forming and installation.

The beginningFounded in 1882 as Eastern Wash-ington State College, EWU offers the state’s best public-education value. It’s now Washington’s fastest-growing public institution, with more than 10,000 students, and EWU’s College of Business and Public Administration ranked in the 2011 edition of The Princeton Review’s annual guidebook, The Best 300 Business Schools. The 300-acre, park-like campus is just 17 miles from Washington’s second largest city, Spokane.

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Graphic Design Group (EGDG) worked with the facility’s management team on the pioneering green project. George Lim, EGDG’s national creative director, said an LED-lit sign program would consume no power and require less maintenance than traditional signs running on a power grid.

The completed signs were expected to be “carbon neutral” – 100% solar powered and avoiding typical energy consumption. Using Jacobs’ concept designs, TSF engi-neered, fabricated and installed the sign system. TSF President Jim Risher said experience keyed successful project execution.

Energy savingsThe five signs varied in size from 4 x 8 ft. to 22 x 8 ft. TSF value-added the concept design by adding reverse-channel, LED halo lighting to increase the signs’ impact and readability.

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The Sign Factory (TSF) Kirkland, WA, fabricated a five-sign program for Eastern Washington Univ. (EWU). The LED-lit signs were unique because they’re entirely solar-powered – no small feat given Washington State’s changeable climate.

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granite towers (erected in tandem with cast, concrete monuments) require just a 3A current, and the complementary, horizontal monu-ment signs draw only 2A of current.

DC voltage from the sun. For accenting lighting in the concrete-tower monument signs, which were identified in the project as “G1” and “G2,” lamps were recessed into the integral concrete structure. For the other monument signs, referenced as “ID1”, “ID2” and “ID3”, we ground-mounted lamps for uplighting.

We designed the signfaces using Delcam’s Artcam 2009 Express and Gerber Scientific Products’ Composer 3.6 software, and fed the design into AXYZ Toolpath for Windows, our AXYZ 5010 6 x 10-ft., CNC flatbed router’s onboard program. We routed the aluminum background panels and created second-surface channel letters with stainless-steel returns internally lit with white LEDs. We welded the signface’s metal compo-nents together with a Millermatic 175 220V, wire-feed welder.

Rock starsTSF replaced the columns’ original, cultured-stone design with tons of granite to honor the history and granite-stone architecture of the Normal School, an original campus building that had burned down. The site’s original, granite stones now serve as a monument to the Pillars of Hercules in front of Showalter Hall, at the campus’ traditional entryway.

The TSF team partnered with precast companies and masons to construct the huge signs, steps and footings onsite. We secured all the signs above 3 ft. 6 in. deep, concrete

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Risher said serving as a general contractor and supervising numerous sub-contractors on the EWU project proved challenging. “Normally our operations are centralized,” he said. “This project challenged us to turn our procedures upside down while maintaining our standards of excel-lence. It consumed more resources than we estimated. We even had to fire a contractor for poor work.”

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More About The Sign FactoryThe Sign Factory (Kirkland, WA) manufactures, installs and services electric signs. Jim Risher, president, started in the business as a three-year-old who grew up on the floor of his family’s shop, Northwest Neon and Plastic, which was founded in 1964. Over the years, the Risher family purchased several sign companies, including B&B Sign Co. (Missoula, MT).

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Over the last four years, I’ve written ST columns on LED lamps’ technologies, challenges, safety, trends and markets. In addition to investigations and analysis, I’ve also compared LEDs to other, existing lighting systems, and discussed sign-industry applications. Interestingly, some my analytics may have been ahead of their time and, conse-quently, perceived as pessimistic by some readers.

However, because the science of light has been my interest and a branch of my profession for more than 25 years, I’ve periodically presented my scientific findings – some of which are still ongoing – to the various, related industries and, also, emphasized better ways to bring LED lighting into our lives.

Particularly, I’ve discussed and analyzed such LED-technology challenges as electrical require-ments, omni-directionality, yield and thermal or lifespan complexi-ties. These issues, today, more ubiquitously discussed, are familiar topics – or, in some instances, applied to real and pertinent applications.

Because of the industry’s current acknowledgment of existing (and past) complexities, I envision the solid-state-lighting (SSL) manufac-turing field will move faster to resolve its challenges. The resulting advance-ments will cause LED lighting markets to substantially escalate over the next several years.

But what can we expect, say, beyond 2014? What does LED light-ing’s long-term future look like?

As recently as the 2007 Lightfair tradeshow, many lighting compa-nies, especially those lacking LED technology R&D programs, didn’t foresee LEDs as solutions for next-generation lighting.

At this year’s show, the same lighting companies proudly

displayed LED-lamp prototypes – linear, tubular and compact – designed for various commercial and residential applications. Further, and accompanied by positive proc-lamations of LEDs’ future, these companies now tout new lamp configurations that, they say, illumi-nate living spaces in novel ways. Predictably, their marketing text claims LED technology offers greater advantages over incandescent and fluorescent lights.

Interestingly, such companies as Osram Sylvania, Philips and GE Lighting Solutions have, for some time, confidently developed LED technologies.

On the flip side, however, measurement results and analyses from the Dept. of Energy’s (DOE) recent, Round 11 CALiPER program tell a different story – at least for now. The Round 11 team used lamp samples available in August 2010, and their published reports (February and April 2011) indicate that fluorescent and incandescent lights still outperform LED equiva-lents, on average.

Further, although LED lamps and luminaires have higher efficacies than their incandescent counter-parts, they still underperform in light output and other metrics. (You

can review Round 11 details and other reports at www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ssl/reports.html.)

DOE findingsLamp manufacturers who believe their T8-replacement LED products may outperform the DOE samples should recognize that, although LED counterparts may look brighter, the illusion stems from directly viewing the light source. LED lamp light generally seeds from a small (and often directional) source, but source brightness doesn’t translate to higher ambient light output, especially when compared to general light sources.

Further, higher efficacy measures don’t always translate to higher overall lamp efficiencies, because testers should only compare effi-ciencies when both lamp types’ light present equivalent output. And, even when equivalent, total-light output occurs for both LEDs and other lamps, their light distribu-tion may be dissimilar. Thus, for particular applications, users and specifiers, including signmakers, might prefer (or need) one type of distribution over the others.

Although new DOE findings show notable improvements in LED lamps, similar conclusions for the LED T8’s were found in last year’s

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R&D Funding In recent times, the U.S. govern-ment and venture-capitalist funding for SSL development has increased. However, it’s insignificant compared to the funding supplied by Chinese, Japanese and South Korean govern-ments and industry.

Note, also, that such companies as Mitsubishi, Panasonic and Toshiba are returning to the semi-conductor-optoelectronics industry – the heart of laser and LED indus-tries. These companies led the high-performance laser industry in the 90’s – but, and perhaps due to the ’90s tech-bubble burst – pulled out of the optoelectronics industry.

Now, with the promise of gains from commercial, residential and digital-gadget LED applications, these companies have re-entered the field with enormous capital and resource commitments.

Korean Samsung’s increasing domi-nance in electronics and optoelec-tronics products – especially LED

lighting functions with the highest efficiency at the lowest cost.

The DOE’s CALiPER staff didn’t analyze LED replacement lamps that specifically featured the tech-nology’s best strengths.

At Lightfair, I learned that several manufacturing labs have various sophisticated and integrated LED luminaires under R&D that closely approximate fluorescent-T8 perfor-mance levels in light output, effi-cacy, distribution and color. I antici-pate that selected versions will soon exceed both the current T5 and T8 performances.

However, such high-performance LED lamp technology only becomes a reality if significant capital, resources and commitments are directed toward it. First, investors and manufacturers must develop an understandings of the challenges, and, finally, decide whether it makes sense to pursue LED solutions for all lighting applications – and if not, which applications specifically.

round-analysis (see ST, August 2010 LED Update, page 20). Regardless of the dynamics, the DOE tests and conclusions provide valuable infor-mation for retailers, manufacturers and buyers of LEDs for replacement lamps. However, due to today’s development speeds, many compa-nies may now offer better products than those tested in Round 11.

Further, and despite the DOE’s findings (that LED replacement lamps currently underperform the incumbents), one shouldn’t assume their capabilities are under par when compared to tubular-fluorescent and compact, household-incandescent and fluorescent lamps.

Why? Market-available, LED-replacement lamps still use the fixtures and electrical-input config-urations of incumbent lamps, and this prohibits LED engineers from utilizing their best light-source designs. In a perfect world, LED engineers would build components that provide the most desirable

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technologies – is indeed remarkable.China demonstrated its LED enthu-

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general lighting via partnerships with foreign LED companies. In both cases, China customarily uses chips from foreign suppliers – although the government has plans to expand its in-country SSL development centers.

According to the June issue of Compound Semiconductors maga-zine, the Chinese government subsi-dizes up to 75% of new epitaxial reactor (MOCVD) costs. (MOCVD

stands for Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition, a technique for depositing thin layers of atoms onto a semiconductor wafer.)

China also provides low-interest loans, tax breaks and free, funda-mental real estate for LED manufac-turers. Additionally, it recognizes that manufacturing LED chips is a economic source, and its import dependency cuts into profits and also provides other country’s with tools and resource controls that could become more costly in the future.

The magazine says high growth and incentives have already drawn nearly 60 Chinese LED manufac-turers into LED chip production; some have joint-venture agree-ments with foreign chipmakers. In contrast, the U.S. has only a few commercial LED chipmakers, and many of these already have estab-lished packaging/manufacturing facilities in China.

Future market dynamicsLED market dynamics may change over the next five years due to slowing LCD-screen backlight demand and increasing needs in other sectors, such as street- and general-purpose lamps for commer-cial and residential usage. Such action will surely increase the overall LED market into 10’s of billions. Still, LEDs will unlikely replace many other lighting technologies, including fluorescent, incandescent and others, because the lighting industry is too big and diverse to truly be affected.

Although street lights, signs and screen backlights all benefit from LEDs’ directional, flat and discrete scaling features, general-purpose lighting demands additional perfor-mances that LED manufacturers are challenged to produce, such as broader and more uniform light distribution and color quality. The SSL industry race must soon turn toward higher and more sophisti-cated technologies to solve these challenges – but will first need to churn low-cost solutions. n

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Fujifilm’s Acuity and UVISTAR Printers, plus ColorGATE SoftwareUV-curable printing – from end to end

Chris and Kathi Morrison own and operate The Image Specialists, a full-service graphics company based in Clements,

CA. Chris is also a Microsoft-certified systems engineer.

TECHNOLOGY REVIEWBy Chris and Kathi Morrison

FUJIFILM North America Corp.Graphic Systems Div.850 Central Ave.Hanover Park, IL 60133(800) 621-1049 / (630) 259-7200www.fujifilmusa.com/graphics

Company Profile: FUJIFILM North America Corp., a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corp. (Tokyo), provides equipment, consumables and technical support to the graphic-arts industry; digital-photo processing equipment, technical support and fulfill-ment services for commercial and consumer customers; consumer digital cameras and motion-picture films.

Fujifilm, an early innovator in the consumer, compact-camera market (it introduced the DS-1P digital camera in 1988), is a major player in the digital-photography field. Fujifilm’s large-format, print engineers have carried this tradition to its digital-print lines.

At a glance: The Acuity, UV-curable printer line features five printers that ship in two sizes: the Acuity Advance series, which features a 4 x 8-ft. bed, and the larger, Acuity Advance X2 printer that will process two, 4 x 8-ft. sheets simultaneously. Additionally, the Acuity line includes the Acuity Advance X2 and Advance HS X2, and both can handle 98.4 x 120-in. media and print two, 8 x 10-ft. boards simultaneously.

Fujifilm also offers two grand-format, UVISTAR UV-curable, roll-to-roll printers that feature an optional rigid-media table. The two UVISTAR models – the 3532 and 5032 – will concurrently handle up to three media rolls. The 3532 accepts 138-in.-wide media and the 5032 accepts 197-in .-wide media.

Fujifilm also offers Colorgate, a full-production RIP that will manage more than 750 different devices.

Contact: Terry Mitchell, director of [email protected](913) 573-3586

Key Information

the standard-sized print bed measures 49.6 x 98.8 in., and its print area spans 49.2 x 98.4 in., which allows full-bleed printing on 4 x 8-ft. media up to 1.89 in. thick.

The CMYK Advance LT features a single, variable-dot (6 to 30 pl), printhead per color that produces high-quality prints. Its fastest print mode is 132 sq. ft./hr. (which equals four 4 x 8-ft. boards per hour); its fine-art speed is 69 sq. ft./hr.

You can upgrade the Advance LT to the Advance, and you can add the white ink or roll-to-roll mecha-nism option at any time.

The Acuity Advance features two printheads per color and offers significantly higher print speeds with

Acuity HS X2

At some point, most of us think about how great it would be to add a new revenue source – a flatbed, UV-curable printer, for example. Suppose you already have a digital printer for vehicle graphics, and perhaps an aqueous printer for posters and indoor graphics; so, ideally, with a UV- curable printer, you could further offer customers graphics on just about any media – vinyl, paper, Coroplast® corrugated plastic, aluminum – and even wood.

It sounds like a great idea, but printing the same image on various media is intimidating – even worse, if you have different RIP software for any dissimilar print devices.

Fortunately, Fujifilm offers numerous, innovative solutions – the Acuity printer family, UVISTAR grand-format printers and ColorGATE printer workflow and color-management software – to ease such stress.

The Acuity family of UV-curable printersThe Acuity, UV-curable printer line features five, CMYK printers with optional white ink, but Fujifilm divides the line into two sizes: the standard size, which features a 4 x 8-ft. bed, and the larger, X2 size that will process two, 4 x 8-ft. sheets simultaneously. Speed, white ink and roll-media options differentiate the models.

Fujifilm offers field upgrades, so you can start with a basic printer and, over time, add features. For example, you can add the white ink or a roll-to-roll option, or both (Fig. 1).

The roll-media device accepts up to 9.45-in.-diam-eter media that ranges up to 86.6 in. wide; the maximum roll weight is 110 lbs. A zoned, vacuum table holds rigid media firmly in place (Fig. 2).

The printers feature a quick-change, two-liter (per color), ink-bag system (Fig. 3).

The Acuity 4 x 8-ft., CMYK printers If 4 x 8-ft. printing meets your needs, your three choices include the entry-level Acuity Advance LT, the Acuity Advance (to gain more print speed), or the Acuity Advance HS (for production-class print speeds).

Although it’s designed to handle 4 x 8-ft. rigid media,

the same specifications as the Advance LT. Its produc-tion mode reaches 233 sq. ft./hr. (seven, 4 x 8-ft. boards); the fine-art mode covers 135 sq. ft./hr.

The Acuity Advance HS is similarly sized and oper-ates at significantly higher speeds – 433 sq. ft./hr. in its production mode and 245 sq. ft./hr. in the high-quality mode. For fast, distantly viewed graphics, the HS’s Express mode images at 657 sq. ft./hr. (more than 20, 4 x 8-ft. boards per hour). Options include white ink and the roll media.

Dual 4 x 8-ft. printingThe remaining two Acuity family members are the Advance X2 and Advance HS X2, and the difference from the previously described models is table size. The X2 printers can handle 98.4 x 120-in. media; so you can print two, 8 x 10-ft. boards simultaneously.

Both Colorgate and Onyx ProductionHouse software support the Acuity printers.

The Advance X2 production mode images 239 sq. ft./hr., while the HS X2 can reach 462 sq. ft./hr., and a remarkable 709 sq. ft./hr. in Express mode.

Still not fast enough?If the Acuity line isn’t fast enough, examine Fujifilm’s grand-format, UVISTAR printer – a UV-curable, roll-to-roll printer that features an optional rigid-media table. Fujifilm offers two models – the 3532 and 5032 – and both will handle up to three media rolls simultane-ously (Fig. 4). The 3532 accepts 138-in.-wide media, and the 5032 accepts 197-in.-wide media.

The Uvistars feature a true 600-dpi resolution and score an apparent 1200 dpi. The 3532, in its three-pass production mode, images at 936 sq. ft./hr. The 5032 model ups that speed to 1,184 sq. ft./hr. For super speed, choose the one-pass mode at which the 3532 images at 2,991 sq. ft./hr. and the 5032 at 3,798 sq. ft./hr., respectively.

The company also offers its UV-curable, high-volume, Inca Onset Series of flatbed inkjet printers. The Onset S40 will process 94, full-bed, 63 x 123.6-in. sheets an hour onto substrates up to 2-in. thick.

ColorGATE softwareFujifilm also offers ColorGATE, a full-production server RIP that will manage more than 750 different devices to provide one, job-flow controller for all your shop’s print devices – UV-curable, solvent- and aqueous-ink

printers. For example, if you have an Acuity Advance printer and an i-cut-equipped cutter, Colorgate sends files to both the printer and cutter.

It also allows you to process files for different media – vinyl to foam board, for example – and it integrates the G7 alignment processes. The software’s ink-optimi-zation module savings can range from 16 to 50%.

ConclusionFujifilm offers several excellent products. Its finely engi-neered flatbed printers deliver beautiful images with cost-saving, CMYK ink sets and the company offers an excellent upgrade path. The Colorgate software can link an entire operation together with its intelligent work-flow, color synchronization and ink optimization.

Additionally, Fujifilm supplies UV-cure and solvent-ink media that comprises products from such industry suppliers as Ultraflex, Avery, GBC, Intelicoat. The company also offers unique products for specialty applications. n

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Fig. 2: The zoned, vacuum table holds small or irregularly shaped pieces securely in place.

Fig. 3: Fujifilm’s Uvijet inks for Acuity printers – two-liter bags that are easy to access and replace

Fig. 4: Fujifilm’s Uvistar printers can manage up to three media rolls; here you see two rolls in action.

Fig. 1: You can field upgrade to the optional white ink or roll-to-roll media mechanism (shown here) at any time.

About a year ago, I got a call from Bill Blohm, owner of Signs by Blohm (New Milford, NJ). I’d never met Bill, but I certainly knew the shop name from the numerous Signs of the Times articles written by George Nappi, Signs by Blohm’s art director. Bill told me he had some items the museum might be interested in. I told him I’d be up that way in May.

Signs by Blohm remains to this day a true, commercial signshop that serves the diverse needs of its local community. On any given week, this could include truck-lettering jobs, banners, onsite window lettering or dimensional-letter installation – even painting a logo for a high-school gym’s floor. Consequently, I looked forward to my visit and the wealth of stories of unusual jobs Bill could recount from his nearly 60 years in the trade. I wasn’t disappointed.

As I walked in, I met Bill, and his son, Wayne, who’s been running the business since his father’s “retire-ment” nearly a decade ago. What I wasn’t expecting was the honor

of meeting George Nappi, whose column I had edited 25 years earlier. He’s still in his element, presiding over the shop’s design from his studio space that overlooks the production floor below.

The items Bill donated to the museum were as rich as Signs by Blohm’s tradition. One of the first items Bill presented was the wooden easel his father, Frederick, had made to paint signs in his living room. Fred Blohm studied embroidery design at Cooper Union, but wandered into signpainting in the early 1930s.

Several other items had been passed on to Bill by the widow of Matt Senn, a well-known signpainter from Tenafly, NJ. They included three brush extenders, which could be attached to fitches for wall jobs. He also presented a box of black-outlined, goldleaf letter sheets, which could be cemented onto the reverse sides of windows. Atlas Sign Works (Chicago) sold this circa-1930s kit.

Bill donated two, 10 x 20-in. design sketches created for entry monuments

built for a Dover, NJ housing develop-ment during the 1960s building boom. He also offered an Adjusta-Stool, a signpainter’s seat used in the shop or on the job that could be adjusted to the surface to be lettered. And, Bill also gave a pair of temporary vehicle signs (pre-magnetic) that could be lettered and hung on a vehicle door via flexible brackets that slid in between the door panel and window glass. Bill remembered purchasing these in the early 1960s from Dick Blick Art Supply. Stenciled copy inside the “signs” reads “Pat. Nov. 6, 1923 – Mar. 26, 19__.”

Finally, he donated a metal, projecting sign custom-engraved with the dentist or doctor’s name, edgelit by a fluorescent lamp and mounted above the engraved panel. Bill recounts how local regulations prohibited professionals such as doctors and dentists from identifying their offices with letters larger than 2 in. high. As good as the “old days” were, sign codes have always presented an obstacle. ■

Tools of the TradeThe museum revisits Signs by Blohm’s traditional work.

Tod Swormstedt is the president/founder of the American Sign Museum (Cincinnati).SIGN MUSEUM NEWS

By Tod Swormstedt


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Computerized Cutters Accu-Cut KRThree models comprise the Computerized Cutters (Plano, TX) Accu-Cut KR Series: Models 44, 48 and 510. Each has a 6-in. gantry clearance; cutting areas range from 49 x 49 in. to 61 x 122 in. Accu-Cut KR-series routers have welded steel frames, 3.25-HP spindles and 6-in. Z-axis clearance with 600-ipm cutting speeds. T-slot and optional vacuum hold-down systems are available.

Optional add-ons include CAD or CAM software, a dual-head misting system, an automatic tool changer, an engraving head and dust collection, among many choices. Spindles can be upgraded to a 5-HP Perske spindle or 5-HP Colombo automatic tool changer with six tools. Other spindles are available upon request, as are various vacuum heads, software programs, bit kits and assemblies.

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Thermwood Sign Router 43 The heavy-duty, SR43 CNC router from Thermwood (Dale, IN) is designed for the sign industry with a 61 x 121-in. table and a 12-HP HSD spindle. The router can machine flat and 3D signage from wood, composite, chip core, rigid foam, plastic and aluminum, among other materials.

The company says the router communicates with most design software programs at the job level. The SR43 comes with an optional i-cut Vision camera and software system which trims printed signs after compensating for distortion or rotation in the printed image.

The SR45 provides additional functionality. Compared to the SR43, which has 4 in. of gantry clearance and up to 11 tools, SR45s have more than 25 tools, aggregates and special hold-down tables, as well as up to 16 in. of gantry clearance. The machines come in five accent colors.

(800) 533-6901; www.thermwood.com

AXYZ Camtech Z7 RouterAlong with its popular AXYZ-brand routers, AXYZ (Burlington, ON, Canada) is offering the lower-cost Camtech line. The Camtech Z7 is an entry-level CNC router that cuts plastics, woods, foams and non-ferrous metals in 2D and 3D. The machine has a 54 x 104-in. process area and 48 x 96-in. vacuum grid with a 700-ipm maximum positioning speed.

The company says that the Camtech Z7 is less costly than the AXYZ line, and still offers a welded-steel frame, profile linear-bearing rails, and a multi-purpose aluminum vacuum and clamping bed. An Elite 5 HP spindle (6,000 to 24,000 RPM), a side subconsole for operations, 6-in. Z-axis clearance, linear profile bearings and a ballscrew Z axis are additional standard features.

Optional add-ons include a misting system; vacuum hold-down pumps and blowers; ArtCAM Insignia, Express or Pro; a heavy-duty drag knife and a vinyl knife/pen-plotter attachment.

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request, as are various vacuum heads, software programs, bit kits and assemblies.

spindles and 6-in. Z-axis clearance with 600-ipm cutting speeds.


spindles and 6-in. Z-axis clearance with 600-ipm cutting speeds.


Anderson America Owen S510 Anderson America Corp. (Pineville, NC) is offering an entry-level, industrial CNC router, the Owen S510. The router is designed for nest-based machining, wood, plastic, composite and foam-core applications, and has a 63 x 122-in. table. A heavy-gauge steel base, AC servo motors, automatic tool-changing, a 10-HP vacuum pump and a 7.5-HP spindle come with each router. Maximum spindle speed is 18,000 rpm. An extra tool holder, touch-off device, light barriers and a drill block are available on request, as are additional vacuum pumps and software upgrades.

(704) 522-1823; www.andersonamerica.com

MultiCam Classic CNC Routers MultiCam (Dallas) is introducing the entry-level Classic CNC router for machining plastics, non-ferrous metals, composite materials and wood. The machine has an extruded-aluminum frame; a 3-HP, 24,000-rpm spindle; and 600-ipm cutting speed. Four models in the series offer working areas from 50 x 50 in. to 84 x 120 in. The router’s T-slot vacuum table has optional, phenolic grid tops that are available with or without vacuum zoning. Classic-series models are compatible with MultiVision, a digital camera and software that compensates for skew, distortion and image drift.

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Techno HD Series CNC RoutersTechno Inc. (New Hyde Park, NY) designed a series of routers that can be manufactured abroad, thereby lowering list prices. The heavy-duty HD series features a steel base frame and gantry with THK bearings and rails on three axes. HD-series routers come with 5-HP HSD spindles and a multi-zoned, vacuum plenum table. The company says HD features, such as automatic tool calibration, a handheld DSP controller and a vacuum pump rated for quiet operation, mean the router can be used immedi-ately after set-up.

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tops that are available with or without vacuum zoning. Classic-series models are compatible with MultiVision, a digital camera and software that tops that are available with or without vacuum zoning. Classic-series models are compatible with MultiVision, a digital camera and software that


LexJet Fabric Substrate for Aqueous Inkjet PrintersThree new, polyester substrates are available from LexJet (Sarasota, FL). The Select-line fabrics are available in light, medium and heavy weights and 7.5-, 12- and 13mm thicknesses. The Select medium comes in 36 in. x 150-ft. rolls; the light and heavy rolls can be purchased in 24-, 36-, 42-, 50- and 60-in. widths.

The company says the product is a response to improvements in aqueous inkjet printers, such as those made by Canon, Epson and HP, which produce more durable prints in a wider range of colors. After a sign is printed on the polyester fabric, it can be folded, stored and reused.

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MultiCam Graph-X-CutterMulticam Inc.’s (Dallas) Graph-X-Cutter cuts at a maximum speed of 1,000 in. per minute with a 2,100 IPM maximum rapid traverse. The cutter performs high-speed routing, as well as heavy-duty, tangential knife cutting. The cutter comes with a 1-in. phenolic vacuum table with the option for MultiVision digital registration to correct image skew and drift. Four models are available with 50 x 50-in. to 80 x 120-in. working areas.

The company is also offering the high-speed Digital Express, a digital-finishing system with a wide-format, sheet-fed, convey-orized cutting platform with a 2-in. cut capacity. Multicam says the machine operates at speeds up to 7,000 in. per minute.


ImageOne Impact Mounting BracketImageOne Impact (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) is offering signAbracket, a recyclable, mounting bracket for corru-gated, plastic substrates from 3 to 6 mil. The company says its product can be secured to poles, posts and walls using screws, bolts and/or straps. A flexible hinge allows for bracketing to various surfaces.

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Arlon Woven-Texture Fabric Arlon (Santa Ana, CA) is announc-ing DPF 206, a 6-mil, lightweight, polycoated, woven-texture, matte film. Its clear, removable, pressure-sensitive adhesive is designed to bond to interior, smooth surfaces, such as painted, non-vinyl walls. According to the company, the material is intended for wall deco-rations that require removability and easy application, and DPF 206’s lay-flat liner is intended for various solvent-ink or UV-cure, inkjet inks, as well as UV-cure-ink screenprinting.

The fabric offers 100 lb./in. of tensile strength, and maintains an application-temperature range of 50 to 90° F, and a service-temper-ature range of -40 to 176° F.

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Vista System Roadside Flag SignVista System Intl. (Sarasota, FL) is introducing a doubled-sided, roadside, flag sign made with modular, curved-frame technology. The company intends this unusual sign shape, which is designed to be more visible to passing motorists, to bridge a gap between modular and custom-made signs. Signs of varying sizes, up to 2.5 x 1.2m, are available.

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SloanLED V180 Lighting SystemSloanLED (Ventura, CA) is announcing the V180, a low-profile lighting system. Three diodes form an LED array that provides a 180° viewing angle. The V180’s LED array emits 33 lumens per module and has 2.5 modules per foot. The company says the product is able to power up to 60 ft. on a single 60W, 12 VDC power supply; the product is designed for low-profile, face-lit channel letters and cabinets.

SignBOX Light, another new product, provides LED lighting for standard to deep-profile (8 in. or deeper) cabinets. Like the V180, it has a 180° viewing angle, with three LEDs per module and two modules per foot. Additional applications include monument signs, pylons, wall-mounted cabinets and cloud signs.

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Polytype Virtu Quantum PrintersPolytype (Fribourg, Switzerland) is launching Virtu Quantum, a line of wide- and superwide-format, UV printers with 10-pl printheads. These printers are designed to allow strict control of droplet sizes. The company says this ensures clarity in graduations and small text sizes while avoiding oversaturation of solid color areas when printing materials from leather to glass to Dibond composite material.

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StarTech.com Multi-monitor AdapterStarTech.com (Groveport, OH) a connectivity and technology-parts manufacturer, is releasing the SP123DP2DVI triple-head DisplayPort to DVI multi-monitor adapter. This graphics expansion module can be used to span a DisplayPort image output across three monitors. A primary output image can also be cloned onto the displays for applica-tions such as digital signage video walls or other limited-system, elec-tronic, digital signage.

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Roland Eco-UV S InkRoland DGA Corp. (Irvine, CA) is introducing Eco-UV S, an addition to the company’s existing Eco-UV ink line. The inks, available in CMYK and white, are designed for Roland VersaUV UV-LED inkjet printers, including the LEJ-640, LEC-540, LEC-330 and LEC-300A.

The company says the inks can be used for packaging prototypes and shrink films. The inks allow substrates to be stretched around uneven surfaces or curves and expand up to approximately twice their original size. Other potential applications include PET bottles and plastic cups.

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GMG and Four Pees Bundled SoftwareGMG (Tuebingen, Germany) has partnered with Four Pees, the exclusive, worldwide distributor of PrintFactory software, to launch the PrintFactory GMG Edition. The software package bundles the PrintFactory suite for banner, sign and superwide format printing with the GMG ColorServer and SmartProfiler, two color-manage-ment programs from GMG. The companies say the software package offers consistent colors and high production reliability.

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Fisher Textiles Glossy CanvasFisher Textiles (Indian Trail, NC) is adding GF 901 glossy canvas to its line of grand-format fabrics for latex, solvent and UV printing. The canvas is a polyester-cotton blend with two acrylic, latex, primer basecoats and a glossy, solvent, inkjet-receptive topcoat. Potential applications include fine-art repro-ductions, wall murals and retail signage. The glossy canvas is 11.25 oz. per sq. yd. and 104 in. wide.

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FDC Ice Look FilmFDC (South Bend, IN), Aslan’s exclusive North American distrib-utor, is offering 3508-series Ice Look Dryapply film. The calen-dered, adhesive vinyl doesn’t require wet application. Its matte, non-glare surface is designed for glass applications. FDC will slit standard-size rolls to shorter lengths and widths on request.

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MACtac® Permacolor® Overlaminate LineMACtac® (Stow, OH) is adding PermaGard® PG7285XL to its Permacolor® line of wide lami-nates. The ultra-wide, 79 in. x 164-ft., matte overlaminate can be used for interior or exterior projects, including murals, POP displays or signage that requires UV or weather resistance.

PG7285XL replaces the company’s current, matte, ultra-wide, Permacolor overlaminate, IP7286. It joins the company’s existing glossy, matte, ultra-wide and intermediate vinyl overlaminates. (866) 262-2822; www.mactac.com

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DuraBlack Laser-Markable AluminumHorizons Inc. (Cleveland) is introducing DuraBlack, a laser-markable aluminum designed for outdoor, marine, abrasive, industrial-fluid and high-temp-erature environments. The material comprises a perfor-mance adhesive, an anodized aluminum base layer and a multi-level DuraBlack coating. The product is available in 0.0005- and 0.020-in. thick-nesses; it can be scanned with any CO2 laser marker. The company says the product is useful for outdoor signage, among its various applications, and doesn’t require a protec-tive topcoat.

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Foster Keencut Vertical CutterFoster Keencut (Warminster, PA) is announcing the Verdi Twin Vertical Cutter, which comprises a power saw and a pneumatic utility blade cutter, and doesn’t require cutting-head changes between materials. The cutter has a 7⁄8-in. cutting depth and can cut 5- or 10-ft. sheets.

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Neolt Industrial Inkjet ModuleNeolt (Bergamo, Italy) is launching the Neolt Industrial Inkjet Module, an inkjet print engine designed for heavy-duty industrial printing. The print engine comes with Xaar 1001 printheads, though the number and type of printheads is adjust-able. The company says the NIIM is designed for fixed-array, single-pass printing environments.

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This month, at the August 14 MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, you may see something no one has ever seen. On the side pod of rookie driver Charlie Kimbel’s IndyCar, you might see what appears to be a 3D diabetes injection pen in clear view of the ABC television in-car camera. Kimbel, one of four Chip Ganassi entries in the race, is diabetic, and his car’s sponsor is Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that makes the pen.

“I’m 99.9% sure it will happen,” projected Ron Sanders, CEO of expertly named The NextStep M3dia (Scottsdale, AZ), whose company has the exclusive U.S./Canada license to distribute the faux-3D graphics patented by Hamburg, Germany-based Shapeshifter Advanced Media. NextStep has been working to create an apparent 3D IndyCar image for five months, with prototypes having been created for the Indy 500 and the subsequent IZOD IndyCar race in

Milwaukee. Viewing angle is critical to make these 2D graphics appear 3D, so thousands of calculations and measurements must be taken.

This high-profile utilization probably won’t have quite as many viewers as did a two-week, three-billboard, “singular”, 7th Ave., Times Square ad for a new video game. On March 22, EA Sports released its Crysis 2 game, with marketing that encourages would-be purchasers to “be the weapon.” The game resolves catastrophe in the Big Apple, so what better place to unleash an irresistible marketing weapon? As the photo shows (and, of course, the viewing angle must be correct), this amazing graphic melds the three boards into one.

These represent higher-profile applications for this technology, but, in keeping with the New York theme, a more bread-and-butter application at the Javits Center utilized Yankees’ captain Derek Jeter (who will probably have reached the coveted 3000-hit level by the time

you read this, assuming he’s come off the disabled list) in a Nike ad that coincided with a tradeshow (with installation having been completed by a 3M certified installer). And finally, grocery shoppers unloading their carts at checkout might do a double-take (or buy a Spiderman video) after having seen a webbed hand trying to steal their cereal. The 3DebutJosef Hinterkeuser describes himself as self-taught, pre-Internet pro-grammer. The German native first began working with 3D graphics in 1998 by developing website content for a Cologne company. Two years later, he began focusing on stair graphics and, in 2004, he founded Shapeshifter Media. The company’s “product” is the software that enables 2D printed material to seemingly add a dimension.

Shapeshifter (www.shapeshifter-media.com) now licenses compa-nies on five continents to produce images using its software. A dealer

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would simply send Shapeshifter an image, and the German firm would convert it to a virtual-3D format. No special digital-printing equip-ment is required, but images were being produced by Roland and Mutoh at the Intl. Sign Assn. (ISA) Sign Expo in April in Las Vegas.

Last year, Sanders had an adver-tising problem. The former Sprint PCS USA president (he left in 2000), who now describes himself as an entrepreneur, needed something better for a client. As the head of Sanders Sports Marketing Co., he and his son, Doug, formed Stair Graphics as a subsidiary in 2009, only to discover an existing North Carolina patent for StairGraphics, which proved to be a barrier to entry. After numerous attempts to get licensing, they were only able to obtain limited access to such rights.

But when Ron discovered Shapeshifter’s patented approach to stair graphics, he considered it supe-rior in both quality and range of applications. Through his connec-tions, Ron enlisted an MBA class to research, and ultimately determine, no other competing technologies existed. He then contacted Josef and reached an exclusivity agreement a

year ago in July. His investigations at the ISA and Specialty Graphics Imaging Assn. (SGIA) shows haven’t unearthed any subsequent competition.

Ron already had connections with two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk from his Sprint days, and the retired driver is now an instructor for the Ganassi group. (Ron and Arie are also neighbors.) Now connected with Ganassi, Ron

has been able to pursue his vision for the 3D racecar graphics, which he envisions as being just one piece in an overall media blitz.

The National Hockey League (NHL) is high on Ron’s list of future applica-tions, and a St. Louis Blues project is underway for the 2011-12 Opening. Although the R&D isn’t quite finished, under-ice graphics are in process. He envisions a 3D Lord Stanley’s Cup at center ice next spring.


This 5 x 11-in. Coca-Cola prototype at the Indianapolis 500 helped NextStep determine viewing angles, even though the car never saw the track. The owner of the car, Sam Schmidt, a former Rookie of the Year driver, can be seen in the wheelchair in the upper left-hand corner. After a 2000 crash left him a quadriplegic, he founded Sam Schmidt Motorsports and the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation.

Applications for the 3D-imaging technology range from checkout lines to the floors of retail stores.

The howAs with many scientific entities, this technology echoes Thomas Edison’s decree that inventing is 2% inspiration and 98% perspira-tion. For the Crysis 2 billboard trilogy, Doug Sanders (company president and Ron’s son) said more than a million views were captured, and approximately 500 were combined to create the final image. The applicable viewing angle ranges between 30º and 45°. The “view” is that of someone 5 ft. 5 in. tall. (For floor graphics, the viewing distance is assumed to range from 2-4 ft.)

Even though the Indianapolis 500 car’s 3D graphics were only a proto-type, and never even ran a practice lap to see how well it worked, hundreds of views were needed as well, to capture the viewing angle of the potential in-car camera. And, of course, the 5-in.-wide x 11-in.-tall graphics couldn’t impact the driver’s vision one iota.

After the May 29 Indianapolis 500, the next test phase occurred at the June 19 Milwaukee 225 race. Again, no actual lap time occurred, but NextStep M3dia was able to work with the ABC television crew

capabilities. The Indianapolis 500 prototype was printed by a company called Shadow on Oracal’s Orajet calendered media.

Jared Smith, the president of bluemedia (Tempe, AZ), is duly impressed. Although his company has only printed test samples thus far, he sees it as a “big differenti-ator. “We attempted in Photoshop with our ‘mathletes’ and 20-year photography masters to create this effect,” he said. “I can officially say it’s not possible. Whatever kind of proprietary software they have, our experts couldn’t come close to creating this realism.”

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to further test the viewing angles. Here, the graphics were reversed, 11 in. wide and 5 in. tall.

Fortunately, because all Indy cars are essentially the same, all of the calculations and measurements would remain valid for any future races, Doug said. Additionally, IndyCar officials confirmed the graphics presented no safety hazards.

The whoIn the past year, NextStep M3dia has cultivated a printer-partner network of approximately 25 companies, of which 7-10 are particularly active. Producers and installers are needed; NextStep doesn’t print or install. Clear Channel handled everything for the Crysis 2 project. The Ganassi empire has inhouse, digital-printing


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This three-billboard campaign (right) ran on Seventh Ave. in Times Square for two weeks after St. Patrick’s Day. The “before” picture of a previous campaign is shown above. Fittingly, the video game concerns dire circumstances in the Big Apple. Clear Channel handled all produc-tion and installation.

Approximately a decade ago, ST added the Unique Signs category to its International Sign Contest because some projects, frankly, defied easy assignment. Featuring characteristics of say, an electric building sign or a mural, they also provided some elements that pushed them beyond textbook applications.

This project trio highlights diverse types of solutions designers and fabri-cators can provide – even if they tran-scend the definition of signage.

McLintock!Opened in 1974, F. McLintock’s Saloon and Dining House in Pismo Beach, CA, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean above Highway 101, has gained a reputation for its oak-pit-barbecued steaks, ribs and seafood. It’s named for an owner’s friend, not John Wayne’s title character from the famous 1963 Western, George Washington McLintock. But, it abounds with frontier flavor, thanks to the 22-ft.-tall, carved cowboy statue that resides onsite. In 1983, Burlwood Inc.’s Eusebio Dalay, George Buck and Joe Vallaire fashioned Clint the Cowboy, based on a lamp depic-tion in the restaurant’s lobby.

However, after a quarter-century of helping hordes hungry for beef find the restaurant, the iconic McLintock’s cowboy began to show signs of wear. Damage from dryrot and a bark-beetle infestation forced Clint’s super-sized Stetson to be removed, and also ravaged an arm, leg and pistol.

The proprietor enlisted Mark

Blackford and his shop, Signcraft (Santa Maria, CA), to restore Clint to his former glory. Rather than fabri-cating Clint’s new parts from wood, he opted for Coastal Enterprises (Orange, CA) 12- to 18-lb. Precision-Board® high-density urethane (HDU).

“Clint’s proximity to the beach required a more durable, stable mate-rial that’s easier to use,” Blackford said. “We were replacing the hat due to dryrot and insect damage, so we wanted to avoid those same prob-lems in the future.”

Signcraft used 18-lb. material for the hat’s brim to provide more

support, and cut lower-density HDU for the other parts. Fabricators lami-nated 1⁄2- to 6-in.-thick, HDU pieces together, which were joined with screws and Coastal’s PB Bond epoxy. The shop carved the components traditionally with handsaws, angle grinders, chisels, rasps and files.

After having fumigated the entire structure, Signcraft sanded it to remove loose material before sealing it with West Systems’ two-part, epoxy clearcoat. Stainless-steel rod fortified the leg’s replacement section, and similar rods were also drilled and epoxied into Clint’s head

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to secure the hat. Countersunk fender washers and nuts help retain it in place. Blending in the new parts with the existing statue required PB Bond and Coastal’s FSC-WB88 water-based primer/filler, as well as Bondo body filler.

To create the cowboy’s color, Signcraft applied an array of lettering-enamel hues – dark blue, ivory, chamois, white, medium- and dark-brown, gold, silver and black – with foam brushes for broad areas and detail brushes for narrow contours. To create an aged appearance, Signcraft thinned dark-brown enamel for a final sculpture coat.

“We were able to construct Clint’s new parts from scrap pieces in the shop,” Blackford said. “But, it was a challenge to blend the new parts to the original sculpture’s chainsaw effect, beveled shapes and cut marks.”

To complete fabrication of all of Clint’s upgrades except the hat, Signcraft used a Ford chassis-mounted, Altec 54-ft. boom truck.

The Belle on the WallFounded in 1935, Kilgore College, located in the namesake East Texas city, serves as a junior college, voca-tion-training center and continuing- and adult-education facility. Befitting a Lone Star State institution, its foot-ball team has won more games than

any U.S. junior college.However, the school’s most signifi-

cant cultural icon implements a drill-team formation, not the “I.” In 1939, to help attract more coeds to the school, and provide halftime enter-tainment, the school’s dean brought in Miss Gussie Neil Davis to create the Rangerettes, reportedly the first drill and dance troupe to perform at athletic events. In addition to enhancing the atmosphere at Rangers’ football games, the Rangerettes have performed at worldwide events, Presidential inaugurations and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parades.

Approximately 20 years ago, Dallas-based Museum Arts Inc. created a wall-mounted architectural graphic to commemorate the Rangerettes’ legacy. However, the original, 22-ft.-tall piece, which comprised handpainted plywood, had begun to fade. The school enlisted Museum Arts to restore the blonde, long-legged lass to her former glory.

Darryl Bihm, Museum Arts’ vice president, said the company’s update would better withstand searing Texas summers. The company selected iZone (Temple, TX) digitally imaged, high-pressure-laminate (DHPL) appli-cations. The material contains paper impregnated with phenolic-resin and a UV-resistant laminate, and the layers are joined through high pressure and heat. iZone cut the super-sized Rangerette into seven, ¾-in.-thick, DHPL pieces on a MultiCam 3000 CNC router. Museum Arts assembled the piece onsite.

Museum Arts, which Bihm said devotes approximately 20% of its work to signage, developed the orig-inal “K Girl”’s standoff brackets, and refurbished the hardware to accom-modate the new piece. Installers threaded inserts into the DHPL and attached the pieces from behind to make the surface appear seamless.

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students, faculty, and newspaper and camera crews congregated around the site. It’s gratifying to be involved in such a high-profile project.”

Looking on the Bright SideFounded in 1996, Sign Effectz Inc. (Milwaukee) fabricates electric signage and architectural lighting. Adam Brown, the company’s president said, “Our forte is completely custom work, with materials and methods not normally seen in the sign industry.”

The shop’s unique focus has garnered it national (and, Brown said, beginning last year, international) projects, such as the Greenhaven (CA) Public Library near Sacramento. Deborah Ascheim, a sculptural-lighting artist, designed the project, which entails 250 linear ft. that branch up the library’s exterior walls. Although fiberoptic lighting was considered early in the project, the shop chose LEDs because of their functionality, low power consump-tion and color changeability.

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The project’s animation comprises a subtle color fade from teal to green that brings the branches “to life,” Brown said.

“The branches also appear to change shape, almost as if they’re breathing,” he added. “The proj-ect’s most interesting aspect was developing the project from the artists’ concept into the existing model, which required extensive testing and prototyping.”

The greatest challenge? “Arranging the safe transportation of a very custom piece with the logistics companies required a lot of follow-up. We monitored the delivery process very closely to mitigate potential risks. Everything else involved what we enjoy about the development of one-of-a-kind projects.” n

Power Inc. JE-006M LED strips, which it powered with Meanwell power supplies and brought to life with LED Light Solutions’ Eco Light controller. Brown says the strips’ beam angle and size were influ-encing factors.

The project incorporates a unique hardware package, which comprises a composite of carbon-steel rod and fiberglass, which is fastened over an aluminum backer. The shop hand-formed the 0.125-in.-diameter, carbon-steel rod; secured it with fiberglass and polyester resin; and vacuum-bagged the surface to help secure the components until the resin adhesive cured, to also provide structural stability and protection from the elements.

For added color and appearance of depth, Sign Effectz backsprayed the apparatus with Spraylat’s 400 Series plastic paint. Fabricating the intricate array of wire connections for the sculpture required Sign Effectz to develop an elaborate wiring schematic.


In developing the equation E = mc², Albert Einstein hypothesized that energy equals mass times the velocity of light, squared. Simply put, any object contains a certain amount of energy, and, as the object remains stationary, it emits energy in different directions.

In addition to conveniently matching electronic message centers’ (EMC) initials, the equation’s components also represent an EMC’s ideal qualities. They’re often quite sizable, which provides the mass a store or institution needs to be visible in a marketplace saturated with competing messages. The capability of dynamic messaging with more than one billion colors manifests tremendous energy, and, when draconian sign codes don’t present a hurdle, frequent updates – velocity – help end users develop an array of messages aimed at diverse demographics.

Whether designed for an auto dealership, a church, a lifestyle center or a theatrical backdrop, electronic displays emerge as invaluable tools to connect end users with their intended audience -- and earn return on their investment.

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A Barrel of Fun (and Profit) Columbus, OH-based Orange Barrel Media (OBM) has made its name with distinctive building graphics in Ohio’s capital city. Its portfolio includes numerous building wraps for the city’s Arena District and Easton Town Center (most famously for Nationwide, the Columbus-based insurance company), as well as over-the-top, digital-graphics instal-lations in numerous other markets nationwide.

As demand for electronic displays grows, they represent a

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The displays, which measure from 13.86 x 66.77 ft. for the “Sweet Spot” corner display to a 2.5 x 121-ft. monochrome ticker, are rented to such companies as Nationwide,

Kroger, AT&T and the Ohio St. Univ. Medical Center. Scantland notes that the boards, which incor-porate Daktronics 12 to 16mm-pixel displays, were fabricated to comple-ment the architecture and follow its radius corners.

“Site surveys are vital to under-standing a building’s orientation, and then configuring a display to maximize exposure to pedestrian and vehicular traffic,” he said.

The content, either client- or OBM-generated, involves full-motion video and ticker feeds supplied by an RSS news aggregator. Because the horizontal set-up varied from typical billboards or signs, the job required close collaborations with advertisers and their agencies to deliver legible, effective messages.

Because the Broad and High Sts. intersection had long been home to prominent signage – neon spectac-ulars and large, static billboards had previously roosted there – he said it wasn’t very difficult to convince Columbus city officials to greenlight the displays.

“Our local officials have been very helpful,” Scantland said. “They want to create energy in our downtown area, and under-stand how distinctive signage can

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Getting People Under the SteepleThankfully, many churches have evolved beyond the outdated, changeable-letter boards with such hackneyed messages as “Eternity: Smoking or Non-Smoking?” or “Seven Days Without Jesus Makes One Weak.” As younger generations seek spiritual homes in megachurches with elaborate, contemporary services and far-reaching ministries, it’s only fitting that leaders at such churches would seek high-tech signage to grow their congregations.

Joel Gunn, business manager of San Antonio’s 1,600-member Christian Family Church, enlisted San Antonio-based Aetna Sign Group to build a compelling EMC. Although the church’s sanctuary is hidden from traffic, the property faces San Antonio’s 1604 Loop, where 200,000 motorists drive by daily. Enter the message center.

Jeanette Mangus, Aetna’s sales manager, said elec-tronic displays represent approximately 15% of the 82-year-old, third-generation company’s business. She estimated a dozen of its EMC projects have been built for churches.

“The messages a church conveys might differ from promotional messages at an auto dealership, but the purpose is the same,” she said. “A [EMC] unit is the most cost-effective, beneficial marketing medium avail-able because of its vibrant content capabilities.”

The 60-ft.-tall sign incorporates an 8 ft. 9 in. x 28-ft. Daktronics GalaxyPro® Revolution full-color, 23mm, two-sided display with Daktronics’ Venus® 1500 controlling software. Mangus said EMCs are much more viable for smaller end users because the LEDs offer 80% less power consumption than prior-genera-tion, high-output-bulb displays.

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According to Mangus, San Antonio is relatively permissive with its EMC regulations: “They have no dwell-time requirements, but they don’t allow live video, or strobing or blinking messages, and there are nighttime brightness restrictions. But, compared to other cities that impose more restrictions or ban them altogether, we’re pretty fortunate.”

help that goal.”OBM also developed an EMC

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see how the 25-screen display broadened their capabilities,” Pappenfus said.

Because the displays had to be constructed to very tight tolerances, Fluid Sound said making the display align plumb to the wall required developing a custom framing system that provided a mounting surface. Because Markowitz wanted the display to run as brilliantly and crisply as possible, most produc-

tions feature maximum brightness and 1080i resolution.

Bob Feudi, the Follies’ technical director, said the new display has helped set the tone for its performances.

“It’s nice to be able to change the mood in the middle of a perfor-mance without having to clandes-tinely remove static sets,” he said. “I’d say our content divides evenly between static and motion, so it provides good versatility.”

To create most of the sets’ content, Feudi’s team develops original designs using Adobe Creative Suite, although public-domain photos and film reels have helped create context for certain period pieces. He noted the easy transition of loading the content onto its Barco Axon media server, which it was previously using to manage lighting and special effects, to manipulate hue, color saturation and video downloads.

Feudi conceded another reason why the screens routinely run at maximum brightness: “The average age of our patrons is 58, with those into their 80s and 90s being fairly common. With all of the moving lights and background illumination, we want to make sure the imagery is readily visible.”


A Folly of Display For 20 years, the Palm Springs (CA) Follies have reprised vaude-ville, burlesque and other variety shows, with veteran Tinseltown, Broadway or Las Vegas performers as headliners.

For their prior production seasons, which run from November to May in a converted moviehouse, the Follies used fabric backdrops that it would remove between sets, as well as a movie screen to display static projections.

Riff Markowitz, the show’s producer and host, inspired by Las Vegas stage shows, decided to update his ensemble’s production capabilities by incorporating a bank of LCD screens to develop its stage set for its last production cycles. He contacted NEC Display Solutions, which contacted Fluid Sound (San Diego), an AV integration company.

Dennis Pappenfus, one of Fluid Sound’s managing partners, said an LED display’s price point was prohib-itive for the Follies’ budget, so LCDs were the logical choice. The screen, which measures approximately 160 sq. ft., deviated from Fluid Sound’s normal repertoire of retail, hotel or restaurant video displays.

“The environment wasn’t well suited to all the backdrop changes they had to do, so it was exciting to


Houston, We Have A SolutionNational Signs (Houston) celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year, and EMCs have comprised a significant portion of its business throughout the duration. Al Ross, the company’s founder and CEO, said electronic displays currently represent 45% of the company’s signage reper-toire. He said much of the company’s success in this market stems from following the “blue ocean” postulate: go where your competition isn’t.

“A lot of sign companies go after the high-profile job, such as a big stadium or shopping-center display board,” Ross said. “Although we can handle that type of project, it isn’t our focus. We prefer to have our sales team call on smaller businesses and show them how messageboards are a very cost-effective way to promote their business.”

He said effective design is paramount to developing an effective message-center sign. “Too many shops are concerned about how big of a box they can install on a monument or pylon sign. A good EMC has to balance the size and color of static and dynamic messages, as well as good color contrast, brightness, legible typography and a strong, structural foundation. Most customers live within 20 miles of a business location, so a sign does a much better sales job than a TV or newspaper ad.”

As an example, he cited a 10 x 20-ft. electronic display National Signs fabricated for a Houston Toyota dealership. The city recently trimmed the allowable square footage for freestanding signs on certain types of roads from 300 to 225, and the messageboard itself may only occupy 100 sq. ft. To enhance the marketing effectiveness, the National Signs design team devel-oped an additional cantilevered “arm” that’s not part of

the signs’ square-footage limit. Also, the display was installed at a subtle, 10° angle towards oncoming traffic to aid visibility; the sign’s components were engineered to accommodate the curvature.

The shop builds its EMC signage exclusively with Time-O-Matic’s Watchfire® displays, primarily 19mm-pixel configurations. Ross said, “The vast majority of our customers are having their displays seen by motor-ists driving at a high speed on a highway or major roadway. For these applications, this is more than suffi-cient. We’ve had a few owners of tech-oriented compa-nies insist on 12mm-pixel displays, because they want to invest in newer technology, but that’s not the norm. As long as smaller-pixel technology remains 30 to 40% more expensive, I think 19mm displays will remain the industry norm for several more years to come. And, I think monochrome displays will be obsolete within two years because prices have dropped on full-color, LED displays.”

In addition to reducing permitted EMC square footage, Ross said Houston also enacted a somewhat draconian five-minute requirement before an image can be changed. However, he takes an optimistic view: “I was part of a sign-code committee the mayor assem-bled, and I had to work hard to convince the committee not to expand it to 15 minutes. And, that still provides an opportunity for 12 different messages per hour, which is sufficient for most enterprises.”

Overall, Ross sees EMC-sign use growing rapidly in the near future: “As business owners get more tech-savvy and more zeroed in on advertising cost-effective-ness, on-premise LED message centers will become a more important part of their marketing programs.”

Glenn Moyer has been ignoring the dilapidated “diving girl” hotel sign outside the Piccarreta Davis law firm for at least a couple years. The newly legal sign, perched on the firm’s corner lot for 65 years, beckons visitors. Moyer, who is both Tucson’s planning and sign-code administrator, allowed the illegal sign to remain under the city’s now-defunct sign ordinance.

The firm’s lawyers kept the sign at the expense of advertising their practice; the diving girl occupied all allotted space for signage on their property. They told

a reporter from the Arizona Daily Star that they still get calls about possible vacancies, despite having occupied the lot for decades.

According to Moyer, a change-of-copy request for the sign helped spark the recently passed Historic Landmark Sign ordinance amendment; because the sign was illegal, the request was withdrawn. Instead, it remained rusted and marred by graffiti, with most of its neon broken.

Painstaking progressIn 2009, the city’s longstanding Citizen Sign Code Committee (CSCC) formed an ad-hoc committee to suggest a sign-code amendment sympathetic to historic signs like the diving girl.

The group spent 13 months considering similar efforts in Portland, OR; Orlando and Flagstaff, AZ, and debating the balance of saving old signs and preventing blight. Carlos Lozano, who runs the historically minded website, VanishingTucson.com, helped craft the ordinance revision: “We looked at it from every possible angle, basi-cally considering worst-case scenarios for each part of the amendment,” he said. “The hardest part was defining what is historic. You can’t just go by date or materials.”

Tucsonians have been informally – and selectively – saving old neon signs for years, but many local icons have been lost over the years as properties changed hands and signs were taken down.

Debra Jane Seltzer has driven cross-country multiple times, documenting signage by state for her comprehensive website, RoadsideArchitecture.com. She considers vintage neon signs an integral part of Tucson’s history. These signs “reflect a time in America when Mom and Pops ruled. Businesses had their own unique identities, reflected in their one-of-a-kind signs,” she wrote in an email.

Demion Clinco, president of the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, also sat on the ad-hoc committee. He and Lozano surveyed the city in a preliminary study that identified 100 potentially salvageable, historic signs.

On June 28, the city finally approved a sign-code revision that seeks to formalize these efforts and prevent further attrition. This is welcome news to Clinco, who has already saved four signs as they were taken down. Other signs have been salvaged through online auctions and sales to sign museums.

After a series of committee approvals, public hear-ings and revisions, the code amendments were approved by the Tucson City Council.

Bending the RulesB y R o b i n D o n o v a n


Saving iconic neon in Tucson

Built by Acme Neon in the 1950s, this sign sits at the corner lot of a law firm. The diving girl was added years after the sign’s construction to advertise a swimming pool.

The code isn’t perfect and, in its forced compromises, has something for everyone to dislike. The week before the amendment passed, grassroots opposition forced an already weary legion of sign-code supporters to keep aggressively lobbying for it. Clinco said these extensive efforts were required by a last-minute flood of complaints, many stemming from misinformation about how the ordi-nance would work.

Opponents worry the revised code will open the door to preserve oversized signage. On the other hand, even some supporters worry the ordinance requires too much of business owners, who must go through a lengthy process to save historic signage.

Jonathan Mabry, Tucson’s historic-preservation officer, helped draft the new ordinance. Like many involved, he was elated, but not surprised, when the measure passed. Two years was a long time.

Mark Mayer, who has spent countless hours arguing against billboard proliferation, visibly opposed the ordi-nance. He spoke against the revised sign ordinance in Tucson in public hearings, seeking limitations to historic-sign designations in number and construction-date range. Mayer declined to comment for this article.

A “regressive, aggressive sign code”Tucson, whose Speedway Blvd. was dubbed “America’s ugliest street” by the city’s mayor (Life magazine, July 24, 1970), is notorious for tough sign regulations. Clinco believes the previous, “regressive, aggressive sign code” stemmed from citizen concerns raised by the Life article. Not everyone, he cautioned, shared those concerns.

That article suggests an anti-sign witchhunt to Tucsonians like Lozano, who said the publication’s photographers used “an extreme telephoto lens” to create the infamous Speedway image. The opening para-graph, if nothing else, paints a dim view of signage:

It is now entirely within the realm of possibility for the American motorist to drive from the Atlantic Coast to the shore of the Pacific without encountering a single traffic light. But the only conceivable way he could avoid the junkyards and the jangling litany of the bill-


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The 1940s “Monterey Motel” sign along Tucson’s Miracle Mile was repaired by Jude Cook of Cook & Co. Signmakers as the ordinance was being amended. The building was repurposed for artists’ studios.

This Tucson Inn sign dates from the early 1960s. Six paddles each hold a letter of the city’s name, and an arrow is illumi-nated with chasing, incandescent bulbs.

boards and sno-cone school of sculpture is to head for an airport and fly.

Under Tucson’s old ordinance, any non-compliant sign taken down for repairs had to be brought into compliance before being replaced. If a building’s use changed, an existing neon sign could rarely be repurposed.

Today, a glance around Tucson reveals many heavily worn, broken and rusted neon signs kept by sympa-thizers. Thoughts of organized sign-code revision lay dormant for decades, despite a gradual erosion of signs.

“Neon signs were removed and not replaced, one by one, and the nostalgia of a few individuals here and there hasn’t been enough to save the lot,” Clinco explained.

Shana and Richard Oseran own Tucson’s Hotel Congress and its roof-mounted, eponymous neon sign. In an editorial published by the Arizona Daily Star, they said, “The sign has transcended mere advertising to become a cherished element of Tucson’s identity: an indelible icon of the city. The sign survives only because the building has never changed. Had it become offices, regressive regulations would have forced its demolition.”

Moyer noted, despite these restrictions, the city has been operating under a system of uniformly applied leniency; signs that became illegal through changes of use were not cited until people complained about them. No one complained about the diving girl, though Moyer said he received several questions about the sign.

Historic neon reproductions and repairsToday, signage sentiments in Tucson have changed, as memorable city icons have disappeared. In an email, Seltzer wrote, “An increasing number of people consider these signs as works of art. They are vital, bright showpieces in an increasingly monotonous urban environment.”

Amendments to the ordinance will affect post-WWII-era signs and those built through 1974. Signs must be


(Top) Located along South 6th Ave. at the intersection of US 80 and 89, this Southwest Art-Deco sign, which originally read “Arizona Tourist Court,” features flat-block, double-tube letters and a radiating sunburst at its upper edge.

(Above) The Indian Hoop Dancer dazzles with five layers of neon, animated hoops and axial rotation. Constructed in 1958 by Zeon Electrical Products Co., it was rescued during building renovations in 1986 and kept in storage for 25 years.

evaluated and deemed historic after having met certain criteria. Then, they can be kept “as is,” adaptively reused, repaired and reconstructed, or relocated to areas with a concentration of historic signs (defined as three or more in a ½-mile radius).

This poses challenges for sign owners. First, signs must be deemed historic by the city after meeting tech-nical and design criteria. Signs that are repaired must be restored to a “documented appearance,” such as that from an old postcard or photograph. Adaptively reused signs can have text changes, but only if the text matches the material, font, size and color of previous lettering.

Even after revisions are approved, restoring and repairing old neon requires extra time and care. Jude Cook, who served on the CSCC and owns Cook & Co. Signmakers, has done some restoration work already. He said it’s difficult to calculate how much time these jobs will take.

Cook sometimes performs restoration and repair work onsite with a bucket truck, due to the difficulty of pulling down old signs. First, he determines which images and neon are from the original sign. While in a basket, he sands, primes and paints each sign, handlettering it to preserve historical accuracy. He prefers not to use any vinyl: “Even good vinyl fails over time.”

For the Monterey Court sign (pictured), Cook spent eight hours on handlettering alone. In addition, he points out that some electrical housing holes on such old signs must be relocated, which requires more logistics on-site.

Asked if the ordinance will be a boon to neon

shops, Cook hesitated. “It’s not going to be a major groundswell of activity,” he predicted. “It will take some time for people to become aware this is out there.” Still, salvaging the city’s neon, even before the ordinance revisions passed, “brought us work in a down economy,” he said. Cook estimates area neon shops will see just 2-3 additional jobs per year from the ordinance. Serving on the CSCC, he said, was hardly a move to drive business to his shop.

Mike Addis of Addisigns Inc. served alongside Cook on the CSCC. He agreed that the new code was hardly lucrative for signshops. Neon comprises only about 5% of his business. He expects a couple jobs a year and is one of the new ordinance’s reluctant supporters. “I support the revisions, but I think they’re narrow in their approach,” he said.

And so the mood in Tucson gives way from tiredness to last-minute lobbying to wondering how the new ordi-nance will play out. Whether signs are saved may largely be up to individual sign owners. Some have already said they’re willing to do whatever it takes to save their signs; for others, a framework is in now in place. n


(Left) The Lucky Wishbone opened in 1953 as Tucson’s first fast-food restaurant. The sign’s flashing, radiating neon, an emblem of the local chain, was built by Arizona Neon.

(Above) Famous for chili dogs and fries, Pat’s Drive-In has moved from E. Speedway Blvd., but this sign, constructed in 1962 by the ABCO Sign Co., hasn’t changed. The red-Plexiglas® acrylic lettering is encircled by four neon bands and housed in a metal raceway.

Most of the initial comments about the CAS/commercial (non-electric) portion of the on-premise sign industry echo last month’s observations about the electric-sign sector. However, we see a third consecutive year of declining sales;

this time by 4%, from $4.75 billion to $4.6 billion. But if you’ve survived this long, you’ll probably be OK. Things aren’t improving too much, but at least the freefall has ended.

As with last month’s Electric SOI, we are publishing a slightly

abridged edition here. The full report is available at www.signweb.com/CASsoi.

As we report data, remember that “this year” means 2010, and “last year” means 2009. Here’s some of the more pertinent data:


Sales Volume Number of Shops Percentage of Total Shops Total Sales Percentage of Sales Average Sales per Respondent

$500,000 or more 102 25.5% $201454,000 80.0% $1,975,039

$250,000-$499,999 88 22.0% $ 29,215,000 11.6% $331,989

$100,000-$249,999 111 27.8% $ 16,994,000 6.7% $153,099

$50,000-$99,999 47 11.8% $ 3,149,000 1.2% $67,000

Less than $50,000 52 13.0% $ 1,158,000 0.5% $22,269

Totals 400 100.0% $ 251,970,000 100.0% $629,925

Sales Volume 2008 2009 2010 Change 2008-2010

$500,000 or more $1,585,300 $1,239,400 $1,975,039 24.6%

$100,000-$499,999 $223,200 $219,500 $232,206 4.0%

Less than $100,000 $48,100 $47,900 $43,505 -9.6%

Mean Average $649,000 $437,355 $629,925 -2.9%

Median Average $250,000 $200,000 $200,000 -20.0%

Table 1: Distribution of Respondents by Sales-Volume Classifi cation

Table 2: Three-year Comparison of Sales per Company

2011 CAS/Commercial State of the Industry Report

The industry continued to shrink, but at a slower pace.

B y W a d e S w o r m s t e d t

• Respondents whose sales declined in 2010 (39.9%) barely outpaced those whose sales increased (37.7%), which means sales barely declined (by 0.6%) for the average respondent (Table 3).

• Companies anticipate their sales volume will increase by an average of 7.9% in 2011 (Table 4).

• Although average sales per employee ($104,944) declined for the second consecutive year, it’s still only the third time in more than 15 years it’s been six figures (Table 8).

• Profit margin rebounded from last year’s dismal 7.6%, but it’s still the second-lowest figure (10.8%) ever (Table 10).

• Average sales per respondent rebounded from last year’s shel-lacking to post its second-highest figure ever, $629,925 (Table 1).

• Among the $500,000+ respon-dents, the average sales volume of $1,975,039 is the highest ever (Table 2).

• Banners continue to be the leading source of income, at nearly 20%, but electric signs (8.3%) show their highest percentage since 2003 (Table 5).

• Usage of various decoration methods declined in every cate-gory, except digital imaging (Table 6).

• The average number of employees per company, 6.0, ties for the second-highest figure ever (Table 7).

• Payroll as a percentage of sales (32.5%) essentially matches last year’s all-time high (32.7%), and franchise royalty fees topped 1% for the first time ever (Table 9).

Respondents’ salesThe number of respondents always hovers around 400. Whereas the Electric SOI (published last month) passively relies on sign companies to send in their responses, this CAS/Commercial SOI receives its data when Smyth Marketing Resources proactively calls companies who have been sent preparatory letters. Smyth keeps making calls until it gets the requisite responses. This

certainly makes comparisons easier and more valid.

As stated above, average sales per respondent are the second-highest ever, $629,925 (Table 1). We’d loved to be able to trumpet this as a huge positive, but,

because the average respondent also suffered a tiny decline in sales from 2009 to 2010 (Table 3), the only thing this really says is that much larger companies responded this year. In the Electric SOI last month, we could be reasonably



2007 to 2008 2008 to 2009 2009 to 2010Change

2007-2010

Decrease 31.3% 58.4% 39.9% 8.6%

0% (no change) 20.7% 16.8% 22.1% 1.4%

Increase 38.5% 24.0% 37.7% -0.8%

Don’t know 9.6% 0.8% 0.3% -9.3%

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Mean Change 1.0% -9.5% -0.6% -1.6%

Median Change 0.0% -10.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Table 3: Three-year Comparison of Annual Change in Sales Volume

Table 4: Estimated Changes in Sales for 2010 to 2011

Years in Business

Total 1-5 Years 6-10 Years More than 10 Years

Decrease 13.3% 5.0% 17.7% 13.4%

0% (no change) 28.8% 7.5% 30.6% 31.2%

Increase 58.0% 87.5% 51.6% 55.4%

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Mean Change 7.9% 22.8% 4.5% 6.6%

Median Change 5.0% 15.0% 3.0% 5.0%


certain that similar circumstances occurred because of mergers/acquisitions, but it’s unclear here.

Average sales per respondent in each of the five sales-volume cate-gories were relatively stable, except at the top, where the $500,000+ companies averaged $1,975,039 in sales, versus only $1,239,400 last


year (Table 2). This top category, which had virtually the same number of respondents each of the past two years, accounted for 80% of all sales this year, versus only 72% last year. Also, because the median for the past two years didn’t change, clearly some huge compa-nies changed the average.

The percentage of companies that suffered a sales decline in 2010 (39.9%) barely outnumbered those who enjoyed increased sales (37.7%), but the net result is still a disap-pointing 0.6% average decline in sales (Table 3). We also wryly note that virtually everyone knows how sales compared to the prior year each of the past two years whereas, remarkably, nearly 10% didn’t know in the survey from two years ago.

On a positive note, as respondents received phone calls after the first quarter had passed, they anticipate increasing their sales by an average of nearly 8% this year (Table 4). The percentage of companies that antici-pate a sales increase (58%) outpaces those who expect a decline (13%) by more than a 4:1 margin.

This is slightly better than last year’s prognostications of an average overall 6.1% sales increase, and those who anticipated a sales increase (50%) outnumbering those who anticipated declines (17.5%) by slightly less than 3:1. Of course, this also means (and history incessantly confirms) that the recorded opti-mism never translates into reality. Based on this alone, we can’t antici-pate more than a nominal 2011 increase in sales, with flat sales more likely. Types of signsThe way vehicle-wrap demos saturate the tradeshows and industry calendars, one might assume that vehicle graphics are the bread and butter of commer-cial sign companies. But banners challenge that idea, as well as command the top spot in Table 5, which lists the percentage of overall sales that each type of sign can claim. Banners stayed the same at 19.9%, but vehicle graphics have actually declined each of the past two years, from 21.1% to 18.5%, which is still a very strong #2.

However, the 18.5% is also vehicle graphics’ third-worst showing since this study debuted in 1996, and its

Table 5: Comparison of Distribution of Business: Sales-Volume Percentage

Type of Signs 2008 2009 2010Change

2008-2010

Banners 17.8% 19.9% 19.9% 2.1%

Vehicle Graphics 21.1% 19.7% 18.5% -2.6%

Rigid Plastic 14.4% 14.7% 14.7% 0.3%

Metal 13.0% 12.5% 11.9% -1.1%

Wood or Synthetic Wood 12.4% 11.5% 10.7% -1.7%

Electric Signs 5.3% 5.1% 8.3% 3.0%

Window Lettering 6.0% 5.9% 4.9% -1.1%

Magnetic Signs 4.7% 4.5% 4.0% -0.7%

Displays 3.1% 3.8% 3.6% 0.5%

Other Types ofCommercial Signs

2.2% 2.4% 3.6% 1.4%

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Decoration Methods

Sales Volume

All ShopsLess than $100,000

$100,000 to $499,999

$500,000or more

Vinyl 93.3% 89.9% 95.5% 92.2%

Digital Imaging 75.3% 44.4% 84.9% 86.3%

Paint 43.3% 39.4% 40.7% 52.0%

Routing/Engraving 40.5% 17.2% 42.7% 58.8%

Screenprinting 33.3% 24.2% 34.7% 39.2%

Sandblasting 25.0% 14.1% 29.1% 27.5%

Other 6w.0% 8.1% 3.0% 9.8%

Table 6: Companies Using Decoration Methods


lowest percentage since 1997. In contrast, banners’ 19.9% each of the past two years is its highest ever. Are end users choosing them more often as more economical alternatives to rigid-material signage?

Scary perhaps to AHJs, OSHA and the overall sign industry is the jump from 5.1% to 8.3% for electric signs. It’s the highest since the 9.2% figure from 2003. Ideally, commer-cial sign companies are subbing out electric signs to competent whole-salers, rather than moving into uncharted territory without proper credentials.

Table 6 showcases the return of the overall “decoration” question we hadn’t specifically asked the past two years. For the past two years, we only asked about digital imaging, not other forms of sign decoration.

Since our last look three years ago, only the use of digital imaging has increased – from 70% to 75.3%. Meanwhile, use of the other four listed methods has declined: paint, from 49% to 43%; routing/engraving, from 45.7% to 40.5%; screenprinting, from 40.9% to 33.3%; and sand-blasting, from 33.3% to 25%. The best guess is that sign companies may be reverting to just their core competencies, and/or the ones which provide the greatest ROI.

In virtually every instance, the bigger the sign company, the more likely it is to utilize any of these decoration methods. Huge distinc-tions separate the smallest sign companies from the $100,000-499,999 companies. The percentage that uses digital imaging leaps from 44.4% to 84.9%; the percentage that routs/engraves more than doubles from 17.2% to 42.7%. Only in the use of vinyl are all sign companies within the same range, roughly 90% to 95%.

The employeesAs noted in Table 1, the sales volume of the average respon-dent this year, $629,925, is the second-highest ever. So it comes


Full-Time

Sales Volume

All ShopsLess than $100,000

$100,000 to $499,999

$500,000or more

0 1.3% 3.0% 1.0% 0.0%

1 23.0% 53.5% 19.1% 1.0%

2 22.8% 29.3% 30.7% 1.0%

3-9 42.0% 12.1% 47.4% 59.8%

10+ 11.0% 2.0% 1.5% 38.2%

Full-time Total 100.1% 99.9% 99.7% 100.0%

Mean Average of Full-time Employees

6.0 2.1 3.0 15.8

Part-Time

0 60.5% 67.7% 57.8% 58.8%

1-2 33.4% 28.3% 37.7% 30.4%

3+ 6.1% 4.0% 4.5% 10.8%

Part-time Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Mean Average of Part-time Employees

0.8 0.5% 0.7 1.4%

Table 7: Average Number of Employees on Payroll

2008 2009 2010 Change 2008-2010

$500,000 or more $175,100 $138,300 $125,204 -28.5%

$100,000-$499,999 $84,800 $84,600 $78,453 -7.5%

Less than $100,000 $32,000 $33,800 $21,217 -33.7%

Average per Respondent $134,500 $111,300 $104,944 -22.0%

Table 8: Comparison of Average Dollar Sales per Full-time Employee

as no surprise that the average number of full-time employees, 6, ties for the second highest ever (Table 7). Quite simply, all it means is that larger companies responded this year, but not that

the industry has grown. Yet there is a leaning toward

growth in the sense that the average number of employees grew for all three sales-volume categories. By far, it’s the most pronounced for the

2007 2009 2010Change

2007-2010

Sign Payroll, All Employees 28.9% 32.7% 32.5% 3.6%

Employee Fringe-Benefi t Costs 5.1% 5.5% 6.7% 1.6%

Sign Materials 36.0% 31.4% 30.1% -5.9%

Franchise Royalty Fees 0.5% 0.7% 1.2% 0.7%

Advertising Expense 3.9% 6.9% 6.2% 2.3%

All Other Sign Costs 12.0% 15.3% 12.4% 0.4%

Net Profi t 13.5% 7.6% 10.8% -2.7%

Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

2008 N/A

Table 9: Comparison of Composite-Income Statements

2007 2009 2010Change

2007-2010

More than $500,000 16.7% 5.9% 10.8% -5.9%

$100,000 to $499,999 13.2% 11.9% 10.6% -2.6%

Less than $100,000 13.5% 12.5% 13.6% 0.1%

Average Per Respondent 13.5% 7.6% 10.8% -2.7%

2008 N/A

Table 10: Comparison of Net-Profi t Margin

biggest companies, where the average number of full-time employees skyrocketed by two-thirds from 9 to 15. Even the smallest companies, by increasing their average full-time people from 1.4 to 2.1, experienced a 50% jump. The middle companies’ average also rose, from 2.6 to 3.0.

Last year, 7.2% of the respon-dents had more than 10 employees. More than a 50% increase occurred as this percentage climbed to 11%. Companies with 3-9 employees also



increased slightly, from 39% to 42%. But the best barometer is effi-

ciency, as measured by sales per employee. Although Table 8 suggests bad news, with a two-year decline of 22%, the $104,944 is still only the third time it’s been six figures over a 15-year period.

Also, although the table shows sharp declines over the past two years for all three sales-volume cate-gories (and more so for the smallest sign companies), the news isn’t bad

for companies with more than $100,000 in sales. As with the overall averages, the $125,000 average for the biggest companies, and the $78,000 for the middle companies, are the third-best ever for both.

Unfortunately, the smallest sign companies were hit the hardest. In fact, their $21,217 average is so low, it defies explanation. The lowest figure previously was $27,500.

Finances Opinion may vary as to whether sales per employee or profit margin is this study’s most impor-tant number. By itself, Table 8 appeared to have terrible news, but in the context of this study’s 15 years, the results are quite hopeful.

Table 9 looks to be the oppo-site, with 2010’s results having been much better than 2009’s dismal performance. Trouble is, 2010’s 10.8% is still the second-worst profit-margin figure this study has seen.

Last year’s payroll average, at 32.7% of sales, was the highest this study has ever seen, and it was essentially replicated at 32.5% this year. Employee fringe benefits, at 6.7%, are the highest since the 6.9% in 2004. Sign materials, at 30.1%, are the lowest since 29.9% in 2005. Franchise royalty fees surpassed 1% for the first time.

Tradition states that company size and profit margin are inversely proportionate: The bigger the company, the smaller its profit margin. Last year, this maxim held true, after having been completely reversed in 2007. Consequently, over the past two years, the bigger the company, the more it saw its profit margin plummet (Table 10).

This was especially bad news for the biggest sign companies, who saw their profit margin shrink by more than one-third. More bearable was the 10% drop in profit margin experienced by the medium-sized companies. And the smallest sign companies have been able to main-tain quite nicely. ■

Noteworthy

INDUSTRY NEWS

Cree Hosts President ObamaPresident Obama visited Cree (Durham, NC) in North Carolina’s Research Triangle on June 21 to meet with the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. He also toured Cree’s LED manufacturing lines and addressed company employees.

The council was formed to advise the president on economic improve-ment, job creation and competition in the global business marketplace. During the meeting, Obama received recommendations to increase the number of U.S. engineering gradu-ates, speed tourist visas, and stream-line construction-permit processes, the News & Observer reported.

Obama visited Cree once before, during a 2008 campaign stop.

Lightfair International Honors Philips Lumiled, McGraw-EdisonPhilips Lumiled (San Jose, CA) and McGraw-Edison, Cooper Industries (Houston) were among award winners at this year’s Lightfair International. The contest received


Industry news should be sent to [email protected].

239 submissions for 14 categories. Philips Lumiled’s Luxeon A LEDs,

which incorporate freedom from binning and hot testing, were given the Technical Innovation Award for advancement in lighting technology. Freedom from binning eliminates color bins, the company says, which yields improved color consistency among units, which are specified at a junction temperature of 85° C.

McGraw-Edison’s sign light is a marquee LED that reduces mainte-nance costs and energy consump-tion. According to the company, the LED saves 52% on energy consump-tion, compared to traditional light sources. The product is UL certified for wet locations and can be used in uplight and downlight applications.

Rapid City Committee Recom-mends Six-second IntervalsIn a unanimous decision, the Rapid City (SD) council voted to approve a sign code for the city, the Rapid City Journal reported. Sign-industry representatives on the city’s task force for the issue said they did not agree with every provision, but did vote to approve the code as a whole. The city council must still vote to approve the recommendation.

The committee proposed banning digital billboards and full animation, but allowing advertising messages to change once every six seconds. One highly contentious aspect of the revisions would require non-compliant signs to be brought into compliance within 10 years. The task force settled on this rule with an exception for signs in downtown Rapid City.

Agfa Names Account ManagerAgfa Graphics (Ridgefield Park, NJ) has announced Lesley Hepditch as the company’s newest account manager in Canada. Hepditch joined Agfa in 1998 and has served as product marketing manager, North American marketing manager for workflow, and digital solutions specialist. n

SEGD Names Selbert, Perkins FellowsAt its annual conference, which took place June 1-4 in Montreal, the Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD) named Clifford Selbert and Robin Perkins, founding partners of Selbert Perkins Design, 2011 SEGD Fellows -- the EGD field’s highest professional honor. They opened their Playa del Rey, CA-based EGD firm, which also has offices in Boston, Chicago and Dubai, in 1986.

At the conference, SEGD also bestowed its Arrow Award to vinyl producer Arlon Graphics LLC (Santa Ana, CA) “for advancing technolo-gies and manufacturing in the field, and for its long-term support of SEGD chapters, events and educational programs.”

SEGD also honored Tom Esch with its Distinguished Member Award. A senior civil engineer at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, he developed SEGD’s Airport and Transportation Workshop, which encourages collaboration among EGD firms, fabricators, manufacturers and airport executives. He also organized the Airport Sign Managers Network to promote best practices in airport-wayfinding systems.

Third-generation Signman Suffers Fatal Worksite InjuryMelvin Cardonick of Atlas Signs (Philadelphia) died in mid-June following an electric shock he sustained while installing a sign at the East Windsor (NJ) shopping plaza. After being shocked, Cardonick fell 30 ft.

Cardonick, a third-generation signmaker, burned his hands and suffered internal burns that weren’t discovered until days after the accident, as he was recovering from surgery. His wife told a reporter for the East Windsor Patch that she was surprised to learn her husband was working with circuit breakers turned on; she stated she knew he always shut them off before beginning a job.

OSHA opened an investigation into this incident on June 7, two days after the accident. Cardonick, 63, is survived by his wife, brother, two children and four grandchildren.


ALASKAANCHORAGE

Neon of Alaska, P.O. Box 242062, Anchorage, AL (99524). 907-248-0185. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3.

ARIZONAMESA

Graham's Neon. 456 N. Country Club (85201). 480-962-NEON (6366). Fax: 480-962-6300. 1-2-3.

PHOENIX

Neon Nightscapes Inc., 2008 N. 25th Dr. (85009). 602-470-0201. 800-788-6366. Fax: 602-470-0824. Website: www.neonnow.com. 1-2-3.

MICHIGANDETROIT

Spectrum Neon Co., 3750 E. Outer Dr., Detroit, MI (48234). 313-366-7333. Fax: 313-366-8328. Website: spectrumneon.com. 1-2-3.

NEBRASKAOMAHA

Midwest Sign Crafters & Electric Co., 6969 S. 107th St., Lavista, NE (68128). 402-345-7868. Fax: 402-345-6140. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3.

NEW JERSEYLODI

Neverending Neon, 91-Dell Glen Ave., Lodi, NJ (07644). 973-772-4840. Fax: 973-772-4840. Email: [email protected]. Website: NeverendingNeon.com. 1-2-3.

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NEW YORKMIDDLETOWN

Lite Brite Signs Inc., 51 Montgomery St., (10940). 845-343-7446. Fax: 845-343-3492. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3.

ROCHESTER

Clinton Signs, Inc., 1407 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY (14580). 585-482-1620. Fax: 585-482-3384. 1-2-3.

NORTH CAROLINAWINSTON-SALEM

A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC (27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3.

Jantec Neon Products, 332 Sexton Road, Mount Airy, NC (27030). 336-352-5478, 888-526-8321. Fax: 336-352-5479. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.jantecneon.com. 1-2-3.

NORTH DAKOTAMINOT

Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. SE., PO Box 3, (58702), 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3.

OHIOCOLUMBUS

P.R. Signs and Service. 2501 Englewood Dr. Columbus, OH (43230). 614-475-6788. Fax: 614-475-6788. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3.

PENNSYLVANIAPITTSBURGH

Shamrock Signs, 535 Forest Ave., Carnegie, PA (15106). 412-279-2800. Fax: 412-279-2848. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3.

TEXASCORPUS CHRISTI

Hardy's Neon, 9014 Agnes St., Corpus Christi, TX (78406). 361-288-6911. E-mail: [email protected]., Website: www.hardysneon.com. 1-2-3.

WISCONSINANTIGO

Northern Advertising Inc., N. 4220 Neva Rd., Box 92, (54409). 715-623-3000. Fax: 715-623-4738. Website: www.northernadvertising.net. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3.


MISSOURIKANSASCITY

Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co., 1806 Vernon St. North Kansas City, MO (64116). 816-333-5224. 800-233-3770. Fax: 816-333-5446. 800-233-3770. Fax: 800-233-3771. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

ST.LOUISNeon & Fluorescent Supply Co., 4145 Papin St.,

(63110). 314-533-0744. Fax: 314-533-7366. 1-2-4-5-6-8.

SPRINGFIELDN&F Supply Co., 715 N. West Bypass, Box 11, (65902)

417-863-6551. Fax: 417-863-6659. 1-2-4-5-6-8.

NEBRASKAOMAHA

Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co., 9313 “J” St., (68127). 402-592-7555. 800-228-3839. Email: [email protected]. Fax: 800-228-3886. Fax: 402-592-5267. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

NEWMEXICOALBUQUERQUE

New Mexico Sign Supply Inc., 125 Veranda N.W., (87107). 800-582-8269. 503-344-2869. Fax: 505-345-3908. 1-2-3-5-6.

NEWYORKBROOKLYN

S&F Supplies Inc., 93 Emerson Pl. (11205). 718-399-3333. 800-246-8233. Fax: 718-399-3375. 1-2-4-5-6-8.

NEWHARTFORDReich Supply Co., 2 Campion Rd., (13413). 315-732-

6126. 800-338-3322. Fax: 315-732-7841. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.reichsupply.com 2-3-4-5-6-8.

NORTHDAKOTAFARGO

Far From Normal Supply, 1318 39th St. N.W., Fargo, ND (58102). 701-235-1089. Fax: 701-235-1174. Website: www.far-from-normal.com. 2-4-6-7-8.

CALIFORNIALOSANGELES

NuSign Supply, Inc., 1365 Darius Ct., City of Industrry, CA (91745). 626-961-7688. Toll Free: 1-877-6NU-SIGN. Fax: 626-961-7225. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nusignsupply.com. 2

SANFRANCISCOMidwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co., 21054

Alexander Court, Hayward, CA (94545) 510-732-5800. 800-824-2468. Fax: 800-332-3820. Fax: 510-732-7624. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

COLORADODENVER

Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co., 5301 Peoria St. Unit F. (80239). 303-373-9800. 800-332-3819. Fax: 303-373-9700. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

FLORIDACLEARWATER

Florida Graphic Supply, 2060 Calumet St. (33765). 727-461-7600. 800-582-0049. Fax: 727-461-7999. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.fgsi.com. 2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

MIAMIPan Am Sign Products, 2525 N.W. 75th St., (33147).

305-691-0581. 800-466-0581. Fax: 305-691-0587. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6.

GEORGIAATLANTA

Reece Supply Co. of Georgia, Inc., 5755 Oakbrook Pkwy. (30093). 770-326-7920. Fax: 770-326-7927. 800-776-0115. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

ILLINOISNMSign Supply, Inc., 717 North Industrial Drive,

Elmhurst (60126). 630-333-4440. Fax: 630-333-4320. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nmsignsupply.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

SPRINGFIELDNeon & Fluorescent Supply Co., 2505 N. Dirksen Pkwy.

(62702). 314-533-0744. 800-325-8570. Fax: 314-533-7366. 1-2-4-5-6-8.

INDIANACincinnati Sign Supplies Inc., 800-755-0526. 1-2-4-5-6.

KENTUCKYCincinnati Sign Supplies Inc., 800-755-0526. 1-2-4-5-6.

LOUISIANANEWORLEANS

Reece Supply Co. of Louisiana, Inc., 1017 Dealers Ave., Harahan (70123). 504-733-7799. 800-776-0130. Fax: 504-736-0056. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

MICHIGAN Cincinnati Sign Supplies Inc., 800-755-0526. 1-2-4-5-6.

MINNESOTAHASTINGS

Midwest Products Company, 2939 Enterprise Ave. Suite B, Hastings, MN (55033). 651-480-8155. 866-662-4082. Fax: 651-480-8478. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.midwestprodco.com. 2-3-4-5-6-8.

ST.PAULViking Sign Supply, 293 Front Ave., (55117). 612-489-

9477. 1-2.Midwest Sign & Screen, 45 E. Maryland Ave., St. Paul,

MN (55117). 651-489-9999, Toll Free: 800-328-6592, Toll Free Fax: 800-328-6599. Email: midwest @midwestsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

LISTINGS/ADVERTISEMENTS — to appear for one year, Payable in advance. The deadline is the 20th of the month, 2 months prior to mailing date. (Example: Jan. 20th is the deadline for the March issue.) 1” and 2” ads require digital art.

The code number at the end of each listing indicate the type of materials, equipment & supplies these firms are in position to furnish.

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1 — Electric Sign & Neon Equipment & Supplies2 — Commercial Sign Equipment & Supplies3 — Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies4 — Graphic Arts Equipment & Supplies


OHIOCINCINNATI

Cincinnati Sign Supplies, Inc., 1111 Meta Dr., (45237). 513-242-1500. 800-755-0526. Fax: 513-482-4589. 1-2-4-5-6.

OKLAHOMATULSA

N. Glantz & Son, 11408 East 19th Street. (74128). 918-438-7447 or toll-free 866-NGLANTZ. Fax: 918-438-6708. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.nglantz.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8.

Reece Supply Company of Oklahoma, 3148 South 108th East Avenue, Suite 130, Tulsa, OK (74146). 918-556-5000. 800-520-2300. Fax: 918-556-5001. Website: www.reecesupply.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

OREGONPORTLAND

Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co., 5035 N.W. Front Ave., (97210). 503-224-1400. 800-228-0596. Fax; 503-224-6400. Toll Free Fax: 800-278-0596. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

TENNESSEE Cincinnati Sign Supplies Inc., 800-755-0526. 1-2-4-5-6.

TEXASDALLAS

Reece Supply Co. of Dallas, Inc., P.O. Box 565545, (75356-5545). 972-438-3131. 800-776-7448. Fax: 972-721-1758. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

ELPASOReece Supply Co. of El Paso, 1530 Goodyear Dr.,

Suite J, El Paso, TX (79936). 915-592-9600. 877-776-0128. Fax: 915-592-9050. Website: www.reecesupply.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

HOUSTONHerring Sales, Inc., 18207 Chisholm Trail, Ste. 200

(77060). 281-443-4694. 800-440-4694. Fax: 281-443-4698. 1-2-5-6-8.

Reece Supply Co. of Houston, Inc., P.O. Box 1753, (77251). 713-228-9496. 800-776-0113. Fax: 713-228-9499. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

Wilson Sign Supply, 1110 Paige St. (77003). 713-224-4946. 800-535-8743. Fax: 713-228-1768. 1-2-3-4-5-6-8.

SANANTONIOReece Supply Co. of San Antonio, Inc., P.O. Box

200081 (78220-0081). 210-662-6898. 800-776-0224. Fax: 210-662-6945. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

UTAHSALTLAKECITY

Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co. Inc., 1160 S. Pioneer Rd. Ste. 2 (84104-3743). 801-974-9449. 800-497-6690. Fax: 801-974-9442. Fax: 800-497-6691. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

WASHINGTONSEATTLE

Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co., 401 Evans Black Dr., (98188) 206-433-8080. 800-426-4938. Fax: 206-433-8021. Toll Free Fax: 800-426-4950. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

WESTVIRGINIACincinnati Sign Supplies Inc., 800-755-0526. 1-2-4-5-6.

WISCONSINMILWAUKEE

Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co. 16405 W. Lincoln Avenue, New Berlin, WI. (53151-2849). 262-641-8550. 800-242-7430. Fax: 262-641-8555. Fax: 800-242-7439. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

The Graphic Installers HandbookRob IversA brand new book of Rob Ivers’ recent “Real World Vinyl” columns from Signs of the Times, compiled, edited and expanded into a complete handbook for installing graphics. The author, respected in the industry for international graphic installation training, takes you through the entire process. Ivers’ expert directions and step-by-step photos will help anyone, from beginner on up, to master the materials and techniques of graphic installation.

ISBN 0-944094-69-4, Order No. 97$24.95

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ALABAMABNB Sign & Lighting Maintenance, P.O. Box 1828,

Huntsville, AL. (35807). 256-534-6925, 866-534-6925. Fax: 256-534-6925. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: bnbsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

ANNISTON Noble Signs, 1850 Hillyer Robinson Parkway, (36201). 256-

831-8136. Fax: 256-831-5143. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ATHENSCox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville, AL

(35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

AUBURN-OPELIKAEffective Signs, 1978 South College Street, Auburn, AL

(36830). 334-749-0001, 866-744-6789. Fax: 866-244-3955. Email: [email protected]. Website: effectivesigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jones Sign Shop, LLC, 1585 Dark Corners Rd., Tallassee, AL (36078). 334-283-2060. Fax: 334-252-0863. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

River Sign Systems, 4626 Miller Rd., Unit C, Columbus, GA (31909). 706-507-4488. Fax: 706-568-6459. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: riversignsystems.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.\

Signs Inc., 6100 Coca Cola Blvd., P.O. Box 8609, Columbus GA (31908-8609). 706-569-9952. 888-342-5824. Fax: 706-569-0797. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BIRMINGHAM Commander Board Signs, Inc., 201 50th St., Fairfield, AL

(35064). 205-787-1734. Fax: 205-787-7446. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CENTRECoosa Valley Signs, 307 Cedar Ave., Rome, GA (30161).

706-234-6225. 706-234-3024. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CULLMANCox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville, AL

(35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DECATUR Cox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville, AL

(35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EUFAULARiver Sign Systems, 4626 Miller Rd., Unit C, Columbus, GA

(31909). 706-507-4488. Fax: 706-568-6459. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: riversignsystems.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs, Inc., 6100 Coca Cola Blvd., Columbus, GA (31909). 706-569-9952. 888-342-5824. Fax: 706-569-0797. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FLORENCE General Sign Co., 2733 Jackson Hwy., Sheffield, AL

(35660). 256-383-3176. Fax: 256-383-3170. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FOLEYVictor Sign & Advertising, 5000 Whitworth Ln., Mobile, AL

(36619). 251-653-7143. Fax: 251-653-8281. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.victorsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Wrico Signs, Inc., 3345 Halls Mill Rd. Mobile, AL, (36606). 800-489-7426. 251-478-8020. Fax: 251-478-8142. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.wricosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GUNTERSVILLECox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville, AL

(35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HUNTSVILLE BNB Sign & Lighting Maintenance, P.O. Box 1828,



Cox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville, AL (35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

J & L Electric Signs, 1312 Washington St. NW (35801). 256-534-0820. Fax: 256-564-7532. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MOBILEKojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-

mail: [email protected]. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Victor Sign & Advertising, 5000 Whitworth Ln., Mobile, AL (36619). 251-653-7143. FAX: 251-653-8281. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.victorsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Wrico Signs, Inc., 3345 Halls Mill Rd. Mobile, AL, (36606). 800-489-7426. 251-478-8020. Fax: 251-478-8142. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MONTGOMERY Eagle Sign Studio, 1834 I-65 Service Road, Millbrook, AL

(36054). 334-832-4000, 800-832-5167. Fax: 334-832-4005. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.eaglesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Mid State Adv. & Signs, 1212 Adams Ave. (36104). 334-262-6340. 877-210-8402. Fax: 334-265-1287. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Southern SignCrafters, Inc., 3165 Wetumpka Highway, Montgomery, AL (36110). 334-279-8817. Fax: 334-277-5778. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MUSCLE SHOALS General Sign Co., 2723 Jackson Hwy., Sheffield, AL


Mid-South Signs, Inc., 15 Plant St., Sheffield, AL (35660) 256-383-1941. 800-255-5213.Fax: 256-383-0017. Email: [email protected]. [email protected]. Website: www.midsouthsigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PHENIX CITY Bishop-Tadlock Signs, 1224 12th Ave., Phenix City, AL

(36867). 334-297-1808. Fax: 334-298-1269. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

River Signs Systems, 4626 Miller Rd., Unit C, Columbus, GA (31909). 706-507-4488. Fax: 706-568-6459. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: riversignsystems.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs, Inc., 6100 Coca Cola Blvd., P.O. Box 8609,. Columbus, GA (31908). 706-569-9952. 888-342-5824. Fax: 706-569-0797. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PRATTVILLE Eagle Sign Studio, 1834 I-65 Service Road, Millbrook, AL

(36054). 334-832-4000, 800-832-5167. Fax: 334-832-4005. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.eaglesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


SCOTTSBOROCox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville,

AL (35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SHEFFIELD General Sign Co., 2723 Jackson Hwy., Sheffield, AL

(35660). 256-383-3176. Fax: 256-383-3170. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-5-6-7-9.

SPANISH FORT Victor Sign & Advertising, 5000 Whitworth Ln., Mobile, AL


Wrico Signs, Inc., 3345 Halls Mill Rd. Mobile, AL, (36606). 800-489-7426. 251-478-8020. Fax: 251-478-8142. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ALASKAANCHORAGE

Glacier Sign & Lighting, 1720 E. 59th (99507). 907-561-3515. Fax: 907-561-3580. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.glaciersignandlighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Lighting Alaska. 855 Norman St. (99504). 907-529-8076. Fax: 907-339-8905. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mini-Brute Service Co. Inc., P.O. Box 202088. (99520-2088). 907-297-6656. Fax: 907-279-5799. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.minibrute.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Universal Sign & Lighting, AK. 907-278-7446. Fax: 907-694-5130. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.signsof alaska.com.

FAIRBANKSPower Comm Signs, 195 Alta Way, (99701). 907-457-

7446. 907-479-6964. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ARIZONAGraham’s Neon 456 N County Club (85201). 480-962-

NEON (6366). Fax: 480-962-6300. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BULLHEAD CITYYESCO, 1140 Interstate Place, (86442). 928-763-8887.

Fax: 928-763-1898. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FLAGSTAFFFluoresco Lighting & Sign Maintenance Corp., 501 N. Grant

St., Ste 1A, Flagstaff, AZ (86004). 928-773-1507. Fax: 928-773-1518. Website: www.fluoresco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Northern Arizona Signs, 1214 W. Kaibab Ln. (86001). 928-779-2008. Fax: 928-779-2038. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. noaz.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO 5702 E. Railhead Ave., (86004). 928-526-2028. Fax: 928-526-1668. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MESA Guerrero-Lindsey Sign Co., 525 W. 3rd Ave., Mesa, AZ

(85210-1246). 480-964-2404. Fax: 480-964-2408.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PHOENIX Bootz & Duke Sign Company, 4028 W. Whitton Ave.

(85019). 602-272-9356. Fax: 602-272-4608. www.bootzandduke.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Christy Signs, 1825 S. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ (85009). 602-242-4488. Website: christysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

Craft Master Sign Corporation, 1756 N.W. Grand Ave., (85007). 602-484-9588. Fax: 602-484-0530. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.craftmastersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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Fluoresco Lighting &Sign Maintenance Corp., 3000 E. Chambers St., Phoenix, AZ (85040). 602-276-0600. Fax: 602-470-1313. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Identity Sign Group, Inc., 10027 N. 12th St. Phoenix, AZ (85020). 602-279-9268. Fax: 602-266-1289. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Pearson’s Sign Co., 1904 N. Black Canyon Hwy. (85009). 602-272-9461. Fax: 602-272-1163. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Precise Sign, 3914 W. Maricopa St. Suite Z (85009). 602-278-2906. Fax: 602-278-2523. E-mail: precisesigninc@ aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Royal Sign Co., Inc., 2631 N. 31st Ave., P.O. Box 11329. (85061). 602-278-6286. Fax: 602-278-0234. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.royalsign.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Tec LLC, 2515 W. Cypress St. (85009). 602-269-9773. Fax: 602-442-5180. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signtecaz.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

YESCO, 6725 West Chicago St., Chandler, AZ (85226-3335). 480-449-3726. Fax: 480-961-5923. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TUCSON Addisigns, 3808 East 38th St. (85713). 520-748-1540. Fax:

520-571-9120. Website: www.addisigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Cook & Company Signmakers, Inc., 134 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ (85716). 520-622-2868, Fax: 520-622-2959. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.cooksigns.com. 1-2-5-6-7-9.

Fluoresco Lighting & Sign Maintenance Corp., 5505 S. Nogales Hwy. (85708). 520-623-7953. Fax: 520-884-0161. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Palo Verde Signs Inc., 3302 S. Palo Verde Rd. (85713). 520-884-4322. 800-584-8069. Fax: 520-884-5060. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Rainbow Signs 3231 E. 46th Street, Tucson, AZ. (85713-5216). 520-624-3841, 866-282-7290. Fax: 520-792-9797. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.rainbowsignstucson.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 3782 E 43rd Place, Tucson, AZ. (85713). 520-512-0062. Fax: 520-512-0155. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YUMA Penn Sign Co., 707 8th St. (85364). 928-782-2501. Fax:

928-343-4076. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signmasters Inc., 1165 S. 4th Ave. (85364). 928-782-7497. Fax: 928-782-1515. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.yumasignmasters.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ARKANSASFORT SMITH

Mack Thompson & Son Signs, 6208 South 29th St., (72908). 479-648-1061. Fax: 479-648-1068. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SignArt Adv., Inc., 501 Access Rd., Van Buren, AR (72956). 479-474-8581. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

JONESBOROSignSystems, Inc., P.O. Box 6064, 301 Burke Ave.,

Jonesboro, AR (72401). 870-931-1761. 800-416-4458. Fax: 870-931-7920. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Sign & Neon, 8525 Distribution Dr., (72209) 501-

562-3942. Fax: 501-562-6651. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SPRINGDALE Acura Neon of Arkansas, 1801 N. WIllow Ave., Broken

Arrow, OK (74012). 918-252-2258. 800-918-6366. 918-252-3738. Website: www.acuraneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TEXAKRKANAHightech Signs, 3502 New Boston, Texarkana, TX (75501).

903-838-8999. 800-925-6560. Fax: 903-831-5042. Website: www.hightechsign.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Whatley Sign Co., 1109 E. 51st St., Texarkana, TX (71854). 870-773-2139. Toll Free: 877-255-7446. Fax: 870-772-5703. E-mail: [email protected]. website: www.whatleysign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VAN BURENSignArt Adv., Inc., 501 Access Rd., Van Buren, AR (72956).

479-474-8581. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

CALIFORNIABAKERSFIELD

Center Neon Co. Inc., 430 East 21st St. (93305). 661-327-9696. 800-784-3419. Fax: 661-323-5657. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHICOHupp Neon, 70 Loren Ave., (95928). 530-345-7078. 800-

693-6366. Fax: 530-345-0424. E-mail: joe@huppneon .com. Website: www.huppneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FAIRFIELD A-Active Sign Co., 24850 Main St., Capay, CA (95607). 530-

796-4400. Fax: 530-796-4403. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Solano Signs, 1331 Oliver Rd., (94533). 707-427-0400. 800-427-6126. Fax: 707-427-6622. Website: www.solanosigns.com E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Western Sign Company Inc., 6221 A Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs, CA. (95619). 530-622-1420. Fax: 530-622-9367. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FRESNO A-Plus Signs Inc., 4379 N. Brawley Ave. (93722). 559-275-

0700. Fax: 559-275-7482. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.a-plussigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fluoresco Lighting & Sign Maintenance Corp., 3484 W. Gettysburg Ave., Ste. 102 (93722). 559-221-7273. Fax: 559-221-7274. Website: www.fluoresco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fresno Neon Sign Co. 5901 E. Clinton (93727). 559-292-2944. Fax: 559-292-2944. Fax: 559-292-2980. Website: www.fresnoneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gleason Signs. 9732 W. Grove Ave., Visalia, CA. (93291). 559-625-4092. Fax: 559-625-4093. Email: chuck @ gleasonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO 4674 E. Weathermaker Avenue, Suite101, Fresno, CA (93703). 559-255-4544, Fax: 559-255-4504. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HAYWARD A-Ace Sign Co. 4546 B-10 El Camino Real Ste. 272. Los

Altos, CA (94022). 650-969-9258. 800-391-4443. Fax: 650-969-9302. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.A-Acesignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

INDIOYESCO 46-120 Calhoun Street Indio, CA (92201). 760-347-

3566. Fax: 760-347-0343. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LOS ANGELES Absolute Sign & Lighting Maintenance, 4652 Katella Ave.,

Los Alamitos, CA (90720). 562-592-5838. 800-898-5444. Fax: 562-592-6198. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

B.K. Signs, 1028 Kirkwall Rd., Azusa, CA (91702) 626-334-5600. Fax: 626-334-5611. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Diversified Arts Corp., 20117 Romar St. Chatsworth, CA (91311). 818-885-7700. Fax: 818-885-7771. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.divartscorp.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fluoresco Lighting & Sign Maintenance Corp., 2778 Pomona Blvd., Pomona, CA (91768). 909-592-0870. Fax: 909-592-0493. Website: www.fluoresco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Flynn Signs & Graphics, 1345 Coronado Ave., Long Beach, CA (90804). 562-498-6655. 800-458-2784. Fax: 562-985-0843. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Mall Signs & Service, N. Hollywood, CA (91607). 818-764-1909. 818-470-4228. Fax: 805-522-7000. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

O’Connor Electric, 604 Celis St., San Fernando, CA (91340). 818-361-6118. Fax: 818-361-5868. 5-6-7-9.

Sign Industries, Inc., 2101 Carrillo Privado, Ontario, CA (91761). 909-930-0303. 888-999-7446. Fax: 909-930-0308. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. signindustries.tv. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 5405 Industrial Parkway, San Bernadino, CA (92407). 909-923-7668. Fax: 909-923-5015. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LONG BEACHPacific Coast Neon and Electric, 1411 W. 15th St., Long

Beach, CA (90813). 562-208-8322, 562-216-7965. Fax: 562-432-1024. Email: [email protected]. Website: pacificcoastneonelectric.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-8-9.

MURRIETAYESCO 41675 Reagan Way, Murrieta, CA (92562), 951-894-

3031, Fax: 951-894-3099. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MODESTO Gary’s Signs & Screen Printing, 1620 S Ackerman Dr., Lodi,

CA (95240) 209-369-8592. 800-359-8592. Fax: 209-369-8681. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Designs Inc., 204 Campus Way, Modesto, CA (95350). 209-524-4484. 800-421-7446. Fax: 209-521-0272. Website: www.signdesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OAKLAND Arrow Sign Company, 1051 46th Ave., (94601). 510-533-

7693. Fax: 510-533-0815. Website: arrowsigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO 840 66th Avenue, Oakland, CA (94621) 510-877-7815, Fax: 510-877-7828. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ONTARIOEncore Image. 303 W. Main St. Ontario, CA (91762).

909-230-5582. Fax: 909-230-6488. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.encoreimage.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Industries, Inc., 2101 Carrillo Privado, Ontario, CA (91761). 909-930-0303. 888-999-7446. Fax: 909-930-0308. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. signindustries.tv. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ORANGE COUNTYAbsolute Sign & Lighting Maintenance, 4652 Katella Ave.,

Los Alamitos, CA (90720). 562-592-5838. 800-898-5444. Fax: 562-592-6198. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

Flynn Signs & Graphics, 1345 Coronado Ave., Long Beach, CA (90804). 562-498-6655. 800-458-2784. Fax: 562-985-0843. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

PALM SPRINGSRiofine Neon a Sign Co., 68895 Perez Rd. I-18, Cathedral

City, CA (92262) 760-322-6366. Fax: 760-321-2682. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign-A-Rama, 41945 Boardwalk Suite L, Palm Desert, CA (92211). 760-776-9907. Fax: 760-776-9844. Website: www.pdsignarama.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

REDDING McHale Sign Co., Inc., 3707 Electro Way, (96002). 530-223-

2030. 800-696-3662 Fax: 530-223-2060. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.mchalesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Western Sign Company, Inc., 6221 A Enterprise Drive, Diamond Springs, CA (95619). 530-622-1420. Fax: 530-622-9367. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY Sign Industries, Inc., 2101 Carrillo Privado, Ontario, CA

(91761). 909-930-0303. 888-999-7446. Fax: 909-930-0308. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. signindustries.tv. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ROCKLIN/ROSEVILLEAinor Signs, 3868 Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA (95765). 916-

408-1300. Fax: 916-408-1385. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.ainorsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8-9.

Gary’s Signs & Screen Printing, 1620 S. Ackerman Dr., Lodi, CA (95240). 209-369-8592. 800-359-8592. Fax: 209-369-8681. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SACRAMENTO Ainor Signs, 3868 Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA (95765). 916-



Capitol Neon, 5920 Rosebud Ln. (95841). 916-349-1800. Fax: 916-349-0184. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fluoresco Lighting & Sign Maintenance Corp., 545 Jefferson Blvd., Unit #8, W. Sacramento, CA (95605). 916-374-8023. Fax: 916-374-8022. Website: www.fluoresco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Western Sign Company Inc., 6221 A Enterprise Drive. Diamond Springs, CA (95619). 530-622-1420. Fax: 530-622-9367. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 875 National Drive, Ste. 107, Sacramento, CA (95834). 916-419-8101. Fax: 916-419-8108. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SALINAS Northwest Signs, 120 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA (95060).

831-469-8208. 888-788-8614. Fax: 831-469-8172. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTYSwain Sign, Inc., 1384 E 5th Street, Ontario CA (91764).

909-460-2530. Fax: 909-460-2533. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

SAN DIEGO Clear Sign & Design, Inc., 170 Navajo St., San Marcos, CA

(92078). 760-736-8111. Fax: 760-736-8121. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.clearsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fluoresco Lighting & Sign Maintenance Corp., 2758 Via Orange Way, Spring Valley, CA (91978). 619-444-9000. Fax: 619-444-9004. Website: www.fluoresco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

San Diego Electric Sign, Inc. 1920 Cordell Ct, Ste.103. El Cajon, CA (92020). 619-258-1775. 800-518-7337. Fax: 619-258-1805. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.sdelectricsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Western Sign Systems, 1020 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA (92078). 760-736-6070. Fax: 760-736-6073. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.westrnsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 9520 Chesapeake Drive Suite 607, CA (92123). 858-598-6917. Fax: 858-598-6923. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SAN FRANCISCO Fluoresco Lighting & Sign Maintenance Corp., 8469 Pardee

Dr., Oakland, CA (94621). 510-633-4153. Fax: 510-633-4171. Website: www.fluoresco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Johnston Sign Company Inc., 3595 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol, CA (95472). 707-829-7332. Fax: 707-829-9059. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SAN JOSE Gary’s Signs & Screen Printing, 1620 S. Ackerman Dr., Lodi,

CA (95240). 209-369-8592. 800-359-8592. Fax: 209-369-8681. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Northwest Signs, 120 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA (95060). 831-469-8208. 888-788-8614. Fax: 831-469-8172. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SANTA CRUZ Northwest Signs, 120 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA (95060).


SANTA ROSA Johnston Sign Company Inc., 3595 Gravenstein Highway

South. Sebastopol, CA (95472). 707-829-7332. Fax: 707-829-9059. 1-2-3-4-5-6-79.

SIMI VALLEY Mall Signs & Service, Simi Valley, CA (93065). 805-522-

7000. 818-470-4228. Fax: 805-522-7000. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

STOCKTON Ainor Signs, 3868 Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA (95765). 916-



TRACY Gary’s Signs & Screen Printing, 1620 S. Ackerman Dr., Lodi,

CA (95240). 209-369-8592. 800-359-8592. Fax: 209-369-8681. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Tracy Sign Inc., 3771 W 11th St., Tracy, CA. (95304). 209-835-3464. Fax: 209-835-3471. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.tracysigninc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VACAVILLE Solano Signs, 1331 Oliver Rd., (94534). 707-427-0400. Fax:

707-427-6622. Website: www.solanosigns.com E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VENTURA COUNTYMall Signs & Service, Simi Valley, CA (93065). 805-522-


COLORADOCOLORADO SPRINGS

Rusch Signs & Graphics, Inc., 3030 W. Hampden Ave. Sheridan, CO (80110). 303-972-3016. 800-336-SIGN.Fax: 303-972-9165. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Masters, 4137 Sinton Rd., Colorado Springs, CO (80909) 719-534-9910. Fax: 719-534-9920. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.signmastersco.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Shop Illuminated, LLC, 3505 E. Platte Ave., (80909). 719-573-1567. Fax: 719-573-1640. E-mail: kim@sign shopilluminated.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 3626 North Stone Ave., (80907). 719-385-0103. Fax: 719-385-0106. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BOULDERLongmont Signs Inc., 326 3rd Avenue, Longmont, CO

(80501). 303-776-6258, Fax: 303-776-6299. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.longmontsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DENVER AAA Signs/ Precision Sign Company, 402 Violet St. Golden,

CO (80401). 303-279-5977. Fax: 303-279-6236. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Ad Light + Sign, 4150 Elati St., Denver, CO. (80216). 303-399-3334. Fax: 303-399-3395. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Advantage Sign Co., 2500 S. Raritan, Englewood, CO (80110). 888-975-1772. 303-975-1772. Fax: 303-975-1502. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.advantagesigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

All Reach Property Lighting & Electrical. 7100 Broadway 1H, Denver, CO (80221). 720-233-8800, Fax: 303-298-8801. Email: [email protected]. Website: allreach.us. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Artcraft Signs 1717 Sa Acoma St., Denver, CO (80223). 303-777-7771. 800-278-7771, Fax: 303-778-7175. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.artcraftsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Colorado Sign Helpers Inc., P.O. Box 33388 (80233). 303-380-2020. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Freeman Signs Inc., 3883 Moneco Parkway, Denver, CO (80207). 303-781-0106. 800-481-9818. Fax: 303-762-8293. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.freemansigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gordon Sign, 2930 W. 9th Ave., Denver, CO. (80204). 303-629-6121. Fax: 303-629-1024. Website: www.gordonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Rusch Signs & Graphics, Inc., 3030 W. Hampden Ave.

Sheridan, CO (80110). 303-972-3016. 800-336-SIGN.Fax: 303-972-9165. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


YESCO, 3770 Joliet St. (80239). 303-375-9933. Fax: 303-375-9111. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DURANGO San Juan Signs, Inc., 736 E. Main St., Farmington, NM.

(87401). 505-326-5511. Fax: 505-326-5513. 800-217-5511. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FORT COLLINSRusch Signs & Graphics, Inc., 3030 W. Hampden Ave.


GREELEY Biltrite Sign Service, 4315 Industrial Parkway, Evans, CO.

(80620). 970-353-3811. Fax: 970-353-0318 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


LONGMONT Longmont Signs Inc., 326 3rd Avenue, Longmont, CO

(80501). 303-776-6258, Fax: 303-776-6299. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.longmontsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LOVELANDRusch Signs & Graphics, Inc., 3030 W. Hampden Ave.


PUEBLO Ralph’s Neon & Electric, Inc., P.O. Box 1467, (81002). 719-

564-9120. Fax: 719-566-8369. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



CONNECTICUTDANBURY

Bursco Signs Inc., 9 Beaver St. Danbury CT. (06810). 203-798-7296. Fax: 203-798-9708. Email: [email protected]. 5-6-7-9.

HARTFORD D&G Sign Services, 130 Hoffman Rd., Ellington, CT (06029).

860-454-0127. Fax: 860-454-0127. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-5-6-7-8-9.

Saxton Sign Corp., P.O. Box 163, East Greenbush, NY (12061). 518-732-7704. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

NEW HAVENAmerican Sign Inc., 614 Ferry St. (06513). 203-624-2991.

800-550-2991. Fax: 203-789-1563. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NORWALKBursco Signs Inc., 9 Beaver St. Danbury CT. (06810). 203-

798-7296. Fax: 203-798-9708. Email: [email protected]. 5-6-7-9.

STAMFORDAcme Sign Company, 12 Research Drive (06906). 203-

324-2263. 800-426-2263. Fax: 203-324-5181. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.acmesignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Stamford Signs & Graphics Inc., 863 East Main St., Stamford, CT (06902). 203-323-7033. Fax: 203-975-0155. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


DELAWAREEastern Sign Tech, PO Box 564, Burlington, NJ (08016). 112

Connecticut Dr.. Burlington, NJ (08016). 609-261-2805. Fax: 609-518-3575. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.easternsigntech.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Nova Sign Group, 197 Sharps Rd, Williamstown, NJ (08094), 609-268-4610, 877-590-7466, Fax: 609-268-4612. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MILTON/REHOBOTHRogers Sign Co., Inc., 110 Lavinia St., (19968). 302-684-

8338. Fax: 302-684-0700. Website: www.rogerssign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW CASTLE Tupp Signs, 457 E. New Churchmans Rd., New Castle, DE

(19720) 302-322-1600. Fax: 302-322-2715. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILMINGTON KC Sign & Awnings. 142 Conchester Hwy. Aston, PA (19014)

610-497-0111. 888-651-SIGN. Fax: 610-497-0110. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Tupp Signs, 457 E. New Churchmans Rd., New Castle, DE (19720) 302-322-1600. Fax: 302-322-2715. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAWASHINGTON

ARK Sign Services, Inc., 3622 East St., Hyattsville, MD (20785). 301-384-1300. 888-275-SIGN(7446). Fax: 301-384-1304. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ARKsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gable Signs & Graphics Inc., 7440 Fort Smallwood Rd., Baltimore, MD (21226). 410-255-6400. Fax: 410-437-5336. Website: www.gablesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gelberg Signs, 6511 Chillum PLace, N.W., Washington, D.C. (20012). 202-882-7733. 800-443-5237. Fax: 202-882-1580. E-mail:[email protected]. Website: www.gelbergsigns.com.

J and M Services, Inc. 12055-B Tech Rd. Silver Spring, MD. (20904). 301-622-4290. Fax: 301-622-7011. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sterico Signs, Inc., 16159 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD (20877). 301-948-8088, Fax: 301-948-8244. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.stericosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FLORIDADixie Signs, Inc. 2930 Drane Field Road, Lakeland, FL

(33811-1329). 863-644-3521, 877-644-3521. Fax: 863-644-3524. [email protected]. Website: www.dixiesignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kenco 2000, Inc., 1539 Garden Ave., Holly Hill, FL (32117). 386-672-1590. 800-526-3291. 386-677-2910. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BOYNTON BEACHInterstate Signcrafters, 130 Commerce Road, Boynton

Beach, FL (33426). 561-547-3760, Fax: 561-547-3842. Website: www.americansigncrafters.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

LACENCED MASTER SIGN HANGER

BRADENTON Florida Sign Co., Inc., 1101 29th Ave., W., (34205). 941-

747-1000. Fax: 941-746-5689. Website: floridasign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc., 1713 Northgate Blvd. (34234). 941-355-8841. 800-741-1916. Fax: 941-351-3154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CAPE CORALSaxton Signcorp-Florida-New York-New England, 917 SE

15th Ave., Cape Coral FL. (33990). 239-458-0845, fax 239-458-6642. Email: [email protected], Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLEARWATER Davidson Sign Services Inc.,1201 Cedar St. Unit B Safety

Harbor, FL. (34695). 727-726-3555. Fax: 727-726-3556. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.davidsonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Sign X-Press 10821 Canal Street, Largo FL. (33777). 239-229-7453. Fax: 941-429-9492. Email: [email protected] 1-2-4-5-6-7-9.

DAYTONA BEACH B&C Signs, 2225 Guava Dr., Edgewater, FL (32141). 386-

426-2373. Fax: 386-426-2789. E-mail: [email protected] .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Don Bell Signs, 365 Oak Place, Port Orange, FL (32127). 800-824-0080. Fax: 386-763-4762. E-mail: cward@ donbellsigns.com. Website: www.donbellsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Marion Sign and Lighting. 3731 NE 25th St. Ocala, FL (34470). 352-236-0936. 800-522-2934. Fax: 352-369-0936. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.marionsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

McNeill Signs, Inc., P.O. Box 1093. Bunnell, FL. (32110-1093) 386-586-7100. Fax: 386-586-0073. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mcneillsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FORT LAUDERDALE Art Sign Co., 835 NW 6th Ave. (33311). 954-763-4410. Fax:

954-763-2736. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.McNeill Signs, Inc., 555 S. Dixie Hwy. E., Pompano Beach,

FL (33060). 954-946-3474. Fax: 954-946-8051. Email:[email protected].

FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc., 1713 Northgate Blvd.

(34234). 941-355-8841. 800-741-1916. Fax: 941-351-3154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Highway Star Sign & Lighting Service, Inc., P.O. Box 7152 (33911). 239-282-2123. Fax: 239-282-5889. 2-4-6-7-9.

Images Graphic Specialities Inc., 11803 Metro Pkwy. (33912). 239-561-6406. Fax: 239-561-6407. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..

Saxton Signcorp-Florida-New York-New England, 917 SE 15th Ave., Cape Coral FL. (33990). 239-458-0845, fax 239-458-6642. Email: [email protected], Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FORT PIERCEArt Sign Co., 835 NW 6th Ave. (33311). 954-763-4410. Fax:

954-763-2736. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.Glomaster Sign Co. Inc., 3311 Industrial 25th St. (34946).

772-464-0718. Fax:772-464-2157. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FORT WALTON BEACH Southern Sign, Industires, 632-B N. Beal Pkwy., (32548).

850-863-3436. Fax: 850-863-3479. Website: www.signsearch.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GAINESVILLE Action Signs & Graphics, Inc., 4180 S. US Hwy 441, Lake

City, FL. (32025). 386-752-0121. Fax: 386-752-8765. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


JACKSONVILLE Beach Neon and Sign Co., 1940 Spearing St., (32206).

904-246-1106. Fax: 904-246-1673. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Brite-Lite Service Co., 3633 St. Augustine Road (32207-5526). 904-398-5305. Fax: 904-396-9594. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

D&R Signs, Inc., 133 Thomasson Ave., Daytona Beach, FL (32117). 386-252-2777. Fax; 386-252-5006. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Don Bell Signs, 365 Oak Place, Port Orange, FL (32127). 800-824-0080. Fax: 386-763-4762. E-mail: cward@ donbellsigns.com. Website: www.donbellsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

General Sign Service, 1940 Spearing St. (32206). 904-355-5630. Fax: 904-355-5632. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.generalsignservice.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Harbinger, P.O. Box 57280, (32241-7280). 904-268-4681. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KEY WEST Marathon Electric Sign & Light, 10690 Aviation Blvd.,

Marathon, FL (33050) 800-749-0922. Fax: 305-743-0922. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Southernmost Sign Service, Inc. 913 Eaton St. Key West, FL. (33040). 305-294-1877. Fax: 305-295-6699. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.southernmostsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAKECITYAction Signs & Graphics, Inc., 4180 S. US Hwy 441, Lake

City, FL. (32025). 386-752-0121. Fax: 386-752-8765. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAKELAND Public Imagery 7704c Industrial Lane, Tampa, FL

(33636). 813-985-9000. 800-455-3393. Fax: 813-985-9006. Email: [email protected]. Website: publicimagery.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LEESBURG Marion Sign and Lighting. 3731 NE 25th St. Ocala, FL

(34470). 352-236-0936. 800-522-2934. Fax: 352-369-0936. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.marionsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9


LIGHTHOUSE POINTJ.W. Berry Signs, Inc., 4399 Cty Rd. 156. Wildwood, FL

(34785). 352-728-1119. 800-443-0125. Fax: 352-728-8669. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MARATHONMarathon Electric Sign & Light, 10690 Aviation Blvd., Mara-

thon Shores, FL (33050). 800-749-0922. Fax: 305-743-0922. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Southernmost Sign Service, Inc. 913 Eaton St. Key West, FL. (33040). 305-294-1877. Fax: 305-295-6699. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.southernmostsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MELBOURNE Kendal Sign Co., 446 Gus Hipp Blvd., Rockledge, Fl

(32955). 321-636-5116. 877-497-8488. Fax: 321-636-0402. www.kendalsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SignAccess, Inc., 7205 Waelti Dr., (32940). 321-752-9040. 800-930-5818. Fax: 321-752-1990. Website: www. sign-access.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MIAMI Acolite Claude United Sign Co. Inc., P.O. Box 522517

(33152). 305-362-3333. Fax: 305-819-7777. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Art Sign Co., 835 NW 6th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL (33311). 954-763-4410. 888-763-4410. Fax: 954-763-2736. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Bengis Signs & Service Inc., 7042 NW 46th St. (33166). 305-592-3860. Fax: 305-592-6937. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.bengisigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Economy Sign Co., 7220 NW 1 Court, Miami, FL (33150). 305-633-4800, 800-883-9992, Fax: 305-633-4899. Email: [email protected], Website: www.economysignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NAPLESArt Sign Co., 835 NW 6th Ave. (33311). 954-763-4410. Fax:

954-763-2736. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc., 1713 Northgate Blvd.

(34234). 941-355-8841. 800-741-1916. Fax: 941-351-3154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Images Graphic Specialities Inc., 11803 Metro Pkwy. (33912). 239-561-6406. Fax: 239-561-6407. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..


SignCraft of Naples, Inc., 3661 Mercantile Ave., Naples, FL (34104). 239-643-1777. Fax: 239-643-2499. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OCALA J.W. Berry Signs, Inc., 4399 Cty Rd. 156. Wildwood, FL



Pete Peterson Signs, Inc., 11094 N.E. C314, Silver Springs, FL (34488) 352-625-2307. 800-923-2307. Fax: 352-625-7999. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ORLANDO Don Bell Signs, 365 Oak Place, Port Orange, FL (32127).

800-824-0080. Fax: 386-763-4762. E-mail: cward@ donbellsigns.com. Website: www.donbellsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


J.W. Berry Signs, Inc., 4399 Cty Rd. 156. Wildwood, FL (34785). 352-728-1119. 800-443-0125. Fax: 352-728-8669. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jayco Signs, Inc., 149-151 Atlantic Dr. (32751). 407-339-5252. Fax: 407-830-7575. Website: www.jaycosigns.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



Marion Sign and Lighting. 3731 NE 25th St. Ocala, FL (34470). 352-236-0936. 800-522-2934. Fax: 352-369-0936. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.marionsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Public Imagery 7704c Industrial Lane, Tampa, FL (33636). 813-985-9000. 800-455-3393. Fax: 813-985-9006. Email: [email protected]. Website: publicimagery.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PANAMA CITY Freeman Electric Co., Inc., 534 Oak Ave., P.O. Box 2267

(32401). 850-785-7448. Fax: 850-747-1162. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..

PENSACOLA Built Rite Signs, Inc. 308 N. Davis Hwy., Pensacola, FL.

(32501). 850-433-1018. Fax: 850-433-1916. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.builtritesignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

McGrail Signs & Graphics, 1011 North P. St. (32505) 877-862-7446. Fax: 866-628-7446. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Plastic Arts Sign Co., 3931 Navy Blvd. (32507). 850-455-4114. Fax: 850-455-5033. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Southern Sign Industries, 632-B N. Beal Pkwy., (32548). 850-478-6884. Fax: 850-863-3479. Website: www.sign search.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

POMPANO BEACHMcNeill Signs, Inc., 555 S. Dixie Hwy. E., Pompano Beach,

FL (33060). 954-946-3474. Fax: 954-946-8051. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PORT CHARLOTTE Berlin Sign Co., 264 Bahama St. (34285) 941-488-1314.

Fax: 941-485-8328. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.berlinsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


ST. AUGUSTINEB&S Signs, Inc., 2764 S. Collins Ave. St. Augustine, FL

(32084). 904-824-3323. Fax: 904-829-0216. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.bnssigns.com. 5-6-7-9.

McNeill Signs, Inc., P.O. Box 1093. Bunnell, FL. (32110-1093) 386-586-7100. Fax: 386-586-0073. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mcneillsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. PETERSBURGCoastal Sign Installation, LLC., 8725 66th Court, Pinellas

Park, FL (33782). 727-209-2571. Fax: 727-209-2584. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.coastalsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

C. Georges & Company Inc. 4907 8th Avenue South, Gulfport, FL (33707). 727-322-2617. 866-422-2617. Fax: 727-322-5617. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Davidson Sign Services Inc.,1201 Cedar St. Unit B. Safety Harbor, FL (34695). 727-726-3555. Fax: 727-726-3556. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.davidsonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

International Sign and Design, 10831 Canal Street, 10831 Canal Street, Largo, FL (33777). 727-541-5573, Fax: 727-544-7745. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.intlsign.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-9.


SARASOTABerlin Sign Co., 264 Bahama St. (34285) 941-488-1314.



International Sign and Design, 10831 Canal Street, 10831 Canal Street, Largo, FL (33777). 727-541-5573, Fax: 727-544-7745. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.intlsign.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-9.


STUART Glomaster Sign Co. Inc., 3311 Industrial 25th St. (34946).

772-464-0718. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TALLAHASSEE Bill’s Signs & Service, Inc., 5765 Mandy Lane (32304-

9350). 850-576-6847. Fax: 850-574-6290. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.billssigns.com. (Lic#ES12000087). 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TAMPA Apple Sign & Awning, LLC, 1635 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite

7, Lutz, FL: (33548). 813-948-2220. 813-948-2403. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Coastal Sign Installation, LLC., 8725 66th Court, Pinellas Park, FL (33782). 727-209-2571. Fax: 727-209-2584. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.coastalsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

DTI Sign Group Inc. 1936 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. #302. Wesley Chapel, FL (33543). 813-907-6777. Fax: 813-907-9774. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



Sign X-Press 10821 Canal Street, Largo FL. (33777). 239-229-7453. Fax: 941-429-9492. Email: [email protected] 1-2-4-5-6-7-9.

TAVARESA Sign Company. 15601 Old Hwy 441, Tavares, FL (32778).

352-343-3338. Fax: 352-343-9094. Email: [email protected]. State Electrical contractor #ET0000645. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

VENICE Berlin Sign Co., 264 Bahama St. (34285) 941-488-1314.



VERO BEACH Glomaster Sign Co. Inc., 3311 Industrial 25th St. (34946).

772-464-0718. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.SignAccess, Inc., 7205 Waelti Dr., (32940). 321-752-9040.

800-930-5818. Fax: 321-752-1990. Website: www. sign-access.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WEST PALM BEACH Absolute Signs “SERVICE” Inc., 1311 Commerce Lane Suite

10, Jupiter, FL (33458). 561-744-8030. Fax: 561-744-2004. Website: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Art Sign Co., 835 NW 6th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL (33311). 954-763-4410. 888-763-4410. Fax: 954-763-2736. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Ferrin Signs Inc., 945 26th St. (33407). 561-802-4242. Fax: 561-802-4340. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WINTER HAVEN Cypress Signs, 160 Spirit Lake Rd. (33880). 863-294-1683.

800-321-1683. Fax: 863-293-4614. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.cypresssigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gulf State Signs, Inc., 1305 42nd St. N.W. (33881). 863-967-0659. 866-967-0659. Fax: 863-967-7235. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.gulfstatesigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GEORGIAATHENS

AAA Sign Company, Inc., P.O. Box 211410, Augusta, GA., (30917). 706-860-6890. Toll Free: 1-800-860-6890. Fax: 706-860-6894. Email: [email protected]. Wedsite: www.AAASignCo.com. 3-4-5-6-7-9.

ATLANTACommercial Signs Inc., 3548 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, GA


North Atlanta Installation, 48 Bloodroot Drive, Cleveland, GA (30528). 706-219-1225, Fax: 706-219-0017, Email: [email protected]. Website: www.NAIservices.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

SAMS Signs, Inc., 2750 Amweiler Rd., (30360). 770-987-9898. 800-451-9878. Fax: 800-987-5131. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.samsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

AUGUSTA American Signage, Inc., 1847 W. Martintown Rd., N.

Augusta, SC (29860). 803-442-7541. 800-889-7315. Fax: 803-279-5637. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: wwwamericansignageinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Finuf Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 211570. (30917). 706-863-7327. Fax: 706-863-1327. 5-6-7-9.

BLAIRSVILLENorth Atlanta Installation, 48 Bloodroot Drive, Cleveland,

GA (30528). 706-219-1225, Fax: 706-219-0017, Email: [email protected]. Website: www.NAIservices.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

CALHOUNCoosa Valley Signs, 307 Cedar Ave., Rome, GA (30161).

706-234-6225. Fax: 706-234-3024. E-mail: coosasigns @comcast.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CARTERSVILLECoosa Valley Signs, 307 Cedar Ave., Rome, GA (30161).


CEDARTOWNCoosa Valley Signs, 307 Cedar Ave., Rome, GA (30161).


COLUMBUS Bishop-Tadlock Signs, 1224 12th Ave., Phenix City, AL.

(36867). 334-297-1808. Fax: 334-298-1269. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Columbus Signs and Lighting, 2717 Warm Springs Rd Suite 4, Columbus Georgia (31904), 706-601-9466, Fax: 706-648-2956. [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

River Sign Systems, 4626 Miller Rd., Unit-C, Columbus, GA (31909). 706-507-4488. Fax: 706-568-6459. E-mail [email protected]. Website: www.riversignsystems.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs Inc., P.O. Box 8609., Columbus, GA (31908) 706-569-9952. 888-342-5824. Fax: 706-569-0797. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Makers, Inc., 5019 Armour Rd., Columbus, GA (31904). 706-653-8827. Fax: 706-653-7512. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mysignmakers.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

LA GRANGERiver Sign Systems, 4626 Miller Rd., Unit-C, Columbus,

GA (31909). 706-507-4488. Fax: 706-568-6459. E-mail [email protected]. Website: www.riversignsystems.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs, Inc., 6100 Coca Cola Blvd., P.O. Box 8609, Columbus GA (31908). 706-569-9952. 888-342-5824. Fax: 706-569-0797. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MACON Macon Signs Inc., P.O. Box 6584. Macon, GA. (31208).

478-745-5103. Fax: 478-745-6591. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.maconsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Rosson Signs, 3071 Broadway (31206). 478-788-3905. Fax: 478-788-8020. Website: www.rossonsign.com. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MARIETTACommercial Signs Inc., 3548 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, GA


ROCKMARTCoosa Valley Signs, 307 Cedar Ave., Rome, GA (30161).


ROMECoosa Valley Signs, 307 Cedar Ave., (30161). 706-234-

6225. Fax: 706-234-3024. E-mail: coosasigns@com cast.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SAVANNAH Coastal Signs, 2583 Bengal St., N. Charleston, SC (29406-

9771). 843-747-6046. Fax: 843-797-5722. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Electric Sign Service. 4200 Dorchester Rd. Charleston, SC (29405). 843-554-3116. 866-529-1413. Fax: 843-529-1485. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.electricsign.net. 2-3-4-5-6-7

SUMMERVILLECoosa Valley Signs, 307 Cedar Ave., Rome, GA (30161).


SMYRNACommercial Signs Inc., 3548 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, GA


VALDOSTAValdosta AAA Signs. 3302 Woodmen Cir., Valdosta, GA

(31602). 229-247-0584. Fax: 229-247-8495. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.valaaasigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HAWAIILIHUE

SIGN art, 3-3586 Kuhio Hwy., Suite 2, Lihue, HI (96766). 808-246-6812. Fax: 808-245-8797. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.signartkauai.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MAUIPacific Sign & Design. 325 Hukilike St., Kahului, (96732).

808-877-2141. Fax: 808-877-0694. E-mail: pacsignmaui @yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

IDAHOBOISE

Idaho Electric Signs, Inc., 6528 Supply Way, (83716). 208-338-9401. Fax: 208-338-9409. E-mail: support@ iesign.com. Website: www.iesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Image National Signs Inc. 16265 Star Rd. Nampa, ID (83687). 208-345-4020. 800-592-8058. Fax: 208-336-9886. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.imagenational.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Lytle Signs Inc., 2070 E. Commercial St., Meridian, ID (83642). 208-388-1739. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Sign Pro Service and Installation. 1792 So. Yellowstone Hwy. Idaho Falls, ID. (83402). 208-523-8540, 800-939-8540. Fax: 208-523-8948. Email [email protected]. Website: wwwgosignpro.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 416 East 41st Street, (83714). 208-345-2982. Fax: 208-345-3064. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COEUR d’ ALENESign Service & Mfg. Inc., 10014 N. Government Way,

Hayden, ID (83835-9229). 208-772-8571. 800-225-1014. Fax: 208-772-8572. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 5000 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID (83854). 208-773-4718. Fax: 208-773-2739. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

IdAHO FALLSA/K Sign Co., Inc., 2294 Iona Rd., (83401). 208-524-4458.

Fax: 208-524-5119. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Signature Signs. 2349 N. Woodruff Ave. Idaho Falls, ID

(83401). 208-523-7446., Fax: 208-523-7456. E-mail: [email protected]. 5-6-7-8-9.

Sign Pro Service and Installation. 1792 So. Yellowstone Hwy. Idaho Falls, ID. (83402). 208-523-8540, 800-939-8540. Fax: 208-523-8948. Email [email protected]. Website: wwwgosignpro.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 1530 W. Sunnyside, (83402). 208-522-7558. Fax: 208-524-3840. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

POCATELLOYESCO, 275 South 5th Ave., Ste. 100, Pocatello, ID (83201-

3072). 208-234-2121. Fax: 208-232-9410. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TWIN FALLSLytle Signs, Inc., 1925 Kimberly Rd., P.O. Box 305 (83303).


YESCO, 254 Highland Ave., (83301). 208-733-1433. Fax: 208-736-1906. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ILLINOISAce Sign Co., 402 North 4th St., (62702). 217-522-8417.

Fax: 217-522-6842. Email: [email protected]. Website: acesignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Cook Fabrication Signs Graphics Inc. 1110 County Rd 325 N, Deer Creek, IL (61733). 309-360-3805. Fax: 309-447-6413. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.cookfabsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Doyle Signs, Inc., 232 Interstate P.O. Box 1068, Addison, IL (60101). 630-543-9490. Fax: 630-543-9493. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.doylesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NSI Signs Inc., 100-110 W. Fay Ave., Addison, IL (60101). 866-NSI-SIGN. 866-(674-7446). 630-350-2333. Fax: 630-760-0777. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nsisign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ALTON Arrow Signs & Outdoor Advertising, Inc., 4545 N. Alby St.,

PO Box 163. Godfrey, IL (62035). 618-466-0818. Fax: 618-466-3476. Website: www.arrowsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

AURORA Neon Prism Electric Sign Co., Inc., 1213 Paramount Pkwy.,

Batavia, IL (60510). 630-879-1010. Fax: 630-879-1018. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BELLEVILLE .DeMond Signs, 93 Betty Lane, P.O. Box 414, O’Fallon, IL

(62269). 618-624-7260. Fax: 618-624-8240. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Piros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012). 636-464-0200. Fax: 636-464-9990. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BLOOMINGTON All-Brite Sign Co., 908 White Oak Rd. (61701). 309-829-

1551. 888-829-1551. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Cook Fabrication Signs Graphics Inc. 1110 County Rd 325 N, Deer Creek, IL (61733). 309-360-3805. Fax: 309-447-6413. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.cookfabsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Prairie Signs, 1215 Warriner St., Normal, IL (61761). 309-452-0463. 800-611-9090. Fax: 309-454-8741. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.prairiesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CARBONdALERoth Sign Co., 1100 N. 13th, Herrin, IL (62948) 618-942-

4800. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 618-988-8850. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Weatherford Sign Co. 219 Weatherford Lane, Carbondale, IL (62902). 618-529-2000. Fax: 618-549-7446. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.signgang.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA American Dowell Sign Co., 1712 W. Hensley Rd., P. O. Box

3788 (61826-3788). 217-359-6696. Fax: 217-359-0803. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


CHICAGO Best Neon Sign Co., 6025 S. New England, (60638). 773-

586-2700. Fax: 773-586-7587. Website: www.best neonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Identity Sign & Lighting, Chicagi, IL, (60194). 847-409-4419. Fax: 847-798-9005. E-mail: [email protected]. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

Landmark Sign Group. 7424 Industrial Ave., Chesterton, IN (46304). 219-762-9577. 877-762-9577. Fax: 219-762-4259. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NSI Signs Inc., 100-110 W. Fay Ave., Addison, IL (60101). 866-NSI-SIGN. 866-(674-7446). 630-350-2333. Fax: 630-760-0777. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nsisign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Neon Prism Electric Sign Co., Inc., 1213 Paramount Pkwy., Batavia, IL (60510). 630-879-1010. Fax: 630-879-1018. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Olympic Signs, Inc. 1130 N. garfield, Lombard, IL (60148). 630-424-6100. Fax: 630-424-6120. Website: www.olysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Q.T. Signs Inc., 1391 Wright Blvd, Schaumburg, IL (60193). 847-524-7950, 800-524-7950. Fax: 847-524-7953. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.qtsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

South Water Signs, 922 N. Oaklawn Ave., Elmhurst, IL (60126) 630-333-4900, Fax: 630-333-4915. Email: [email protected].

CHICAGO HEIGHTS All Right Sign Inc., 3628 Union Ave., Steger, IL (60475).

708-754-6366. Fax: 708-754-6066. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

COLLINSVILLE American Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis,

MO (63134). 314-344-1960. Fax: 314-344-3132. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Arrow Signs & Outdoor Advertising, Inc., 4545 N. Alby St., PO Box 163. Godfrey, IL (62035). 618-466-0818. Fax: 618-466-3476. Website: www.arrowsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DeMond Signs, 93 Betty Lane, P.O. Box 414, O’Fallon, IL. (62269). 618-624-7260. Fax: 618-624-8240. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


dECATUR Bodine Signs. 1845 N. 22nd St. Decatur, IL. (62526). 217-

429-6868. 800-252-3369. Fax: 217-420-4291. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


dEKALBDoe Signs Inc., 1218 University Dr., Dekalb, IL (60115)

815-762-5505. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Neon Prism Electric Sign Co., Inc., 1213 Paramount Pkwy., Batavia, IL (60510). 630-879-1010. Fax: 630-879-1018. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EdWARdSVILLE .American Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis,


Arrow Signs & Outdoor Advertising, Inc., 4545 N. Alby St., PO Box 163. Godfrey, IL (62035). 618-466-0818. Fax: 618-466-3476. Website: www.arrowsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



EFFINGHAM Effingham Signs & Graphics, 1009 S. Oak St. (62401). 217-

347-8711. Fax: 217-347-8715. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS .American Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis,



Midwest-Sunray Lighting & Sign Maint. Co., Inc., P.O. Box 984. Nameoki Station, Granite City, IL (62040). 618-656-2884. Fax: 618-656-3764. Website: www. midwest sunray.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


GALESBURG Galesburg Sign & Lighting Inc., 1518 Henderson St.,

Galesburg, IL (61401). 309-342-9798. Fax: 309-342-5799. Website: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JACKSONVILLEQuincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy,

IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JOLIETExpress Signs & Lighting Maint., Inc. 212 Amendodge Dr.,

Jollet, IL (60404). 815-725-9080. Fax: 815-725-7543. Email: [email protected]. Website: expsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KANKAKEE Friendly Signs, 1281 N. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee, IL (60901).

815-933-7070. Fax: 815-933-4325. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9.

KEWANEE Galesburg Sign & Lighting Inc., 1518 Henderson St.,


LAKE ZURICH Bright Light Sign Company, 310 Telser Rd., Lake Zurich, IL

(60047). 847-550-8902. Fax: 847-550-6383. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MACOMB Galesburg Sign & Lighting Inc., 1518 Henderson St.,



Quincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy, IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MARION Roth Sign Co., 1100 N. 13th, Herrin, IL (62948) 618-942-

4800. E-mail: [email protected]. Fax: 618-988-8850. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

T. Ham Sign Co., P.O. Box 155, (62864) 618-242-2010. Fax: 618-242-2016. E-mail: [email protected]., Website: www.thamsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MT. VERNON Herrmann Signs & Service, 12436 E. Lakewood Dr., State Rt.

37 North (62864). 618-244-3681. Fax: 618-244-9601. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

T. Ham Sign Co., P.O. Box 155, (62864) 618-242-2010. Fax: 618-242-2016. E-mail: [email protected]., Website: www.thamsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NAPERVILLE Landmark Sign Group. 7424 Industrial Ave., Chesterton, IN

(46304). 219-762-9577. 877-762-9577. Fax: 219-762-4259. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ORLAND PARK LaGrange Sign Co., P.O. Box 1119, LaGrange Park, IL


OTTAWA Designs & Signs By Anderson, 104 W.Madison. St., (61350).


PEORIA Cook Fabrication Signs Graphics Inc. 1110 County Rd

325 N, Deer Creek, IL (61733). 309-360-3805. Fax: 309-447-6413. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.cookfabsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Hardin Signs, Inc., 3663 Meadowbrook (61604). 309-688-4111. Fax: 309-688-3217. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.hardinsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Prairie Signs, 1215 Warriner, Normal, IL (61761). 309-452-0463. 800-611-9090. Fax: 309-454-8741. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.prairiesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Schwartz Electric Co., 2627 Allentown Rd., Pekin, IL (61554). 309-347-2196. Fax: 309-347-6460. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PERUDesigns & Signs by Anderson, 421 5th St. (61354). 815-

223-6087. 888-457-4467. Fax: 815-434-2542. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

QUINCY Quincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy,

IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ROCKFORD Harder Sign Co., Inc., 4695 Stenstrom Rd., (61109). 815-

874-7777. Fax: 815-874-7711. E-mail: johna@harder signs.com. Website: www.hardersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Image Signs, 7323 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, IL (61111). 815-282-4141. Fax: 815-282-4157. Website: www.imagesigns.com E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-9.

SCHAUMBURG Best Neon Sign Co., 6025 S. New England, (60638). 773-

586-2700. Fax: 773-586-7587. Website: www.best neonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Landmark Sign Group. 7424 Industrial Ave., Chesterton, IN (46304). 219-762-9577. 877-762-9577. Fax: 219-762-4259. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Q.T. Signs Inc., 1391 Wright Blvd, Schaumburg, IL (60193). 847-524-7950, 800-524-7950. Fax: 847-524-7953. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.qtsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SPRINGFIELD Cook Fabrication Signs Graphics Inc. 1110 County Rd

325 N, Deer Creek, IL (61733). 309-360-3805. Fax: 309-447-6413. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.cookfabsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

I.D. Signs, 3555 Ogden Rd., (62711). 217-793-2200. Fax: 217-793-2258. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.idsignsil.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



STERLING-ROCK FALLSTurnroth Sign Co., 1207 East Rock Falls Road (61071). 815-

625-1155. Fax: 815-625-1158. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

INDIANAANDERSON

Advanced Signs & Graphics, Inc., 3939 E. McGalliard Rd., Muncie, IN (47303). 800-665-8260. Fax: 765-286-7281. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Pros, 2102 Broadway (46012). 765-642-1175. Fax: 765-642-1175. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ANGOLA Premiere Signs, 400 N. Main St., Goshen, IN (46528). 800-

487-8180. 574-533-4575. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BENTON HARBORNorth American Signs, P.O. Box 30, South Bend, IN.

(46624). 574-234-5252. 800-348-5000. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BLOOMINGTON Everywhere Signs, 2630 N. Walnut St. (47404). 812-323-


CLARKSVILLE ABC Neon & Sign Co., 4610 Bittersweet Rd., Louisville,

KY. (40218). 502-964-6930. Fax: 502-966-4438. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.abcneonsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sneed Sign & Electric Inc., 1020 Charles St., New Albany, IN (47150). 812-945-4508. Fax: 812-945-5991. E-mail: [email protected]. [email protected]. Website: www.sneedsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ELKHART North American Signs, P.O. Box 30, South Bend, IN.

(46624). 574-234-5252. 800-348-5000. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Premiere Signs, 400 N. Main St., Goshen, IN (46528).574-

533-8585, 800-487-8180. 574-533-4575. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.premieresigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

US Signcrafters, 216 Lincoln Way East, Osceola, IN (46561). 219-674-5055. 800-659-6319. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EVANSVILLE Hank’s Neon & Plastic Service, Inc., 910 Keck Ave., P.O.

Box 4246. (47724). 812-423-7447. Fax: 812-423-7455. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Husk Signs, 1115 Indy Ct., Evansville, IN. (47725). 812-473-2000, 800-909-HUSK. Fax: 812-867-0848. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.husksigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Crafters, 1508 Stringtown Rd., (47711). 812-424-9011. 800-742-3655. Website: www.signcrafters-inc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FORT WAYNE Premiere Signs, 400 N. Main St., Goshen, IN (46528). 800-

487-8180. 574-533-4575. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GARY Landmark Sign Group. 7424 Industrial Ave., Chesterton, IN


GOSHENNorth American Signs, P.O. Box 30, South Bend, IN.

(46624). 574-234-5252. 800-348-5000. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9Premiere Signs, 400 N. Main St., Goshen, IN (46528).574-

533-8585, 800-487-8180. 574-533-4575. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.premieresigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

INDIANAPOLIS A-Sign-By-Design Inc., 4725 W. 106th St., Zionsville, IN

(46077). PO Box 691 (46077-0691). 317-876-7900. Fax: 317-802-5670. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.asignbydesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Green Sign Co. Inc., 1045 E. Freeland Rd., (47240) 812-663-2550. 800-900-2100. Fax: 812-663-6563. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.greensignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Craft Industries, 8816 Corporation Dr. Indianapolis, IN (46256). 317-842-8664. Fax: 317-842-3015. Website: www.signcraftind.com. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KOKOMO Huston Sign Group, a division of Huston Electric, 1915 East

North St. Kokomo, IN (46902). 765-457-9137. Fax: 765-459-4116. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAFAYETTEHuston Sign Group, a division of Huston Electric, 2723 Old

Romney Rd., P.O. Box 4491 (47903). 765-474-6115. Fax: 765-474-6071. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MERRILLVILLEGary Sign Co., Inc., 3289 E. 83rd. Place, (46410). 219-884-

7587/942-3191. Fax: 219-942-3077. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Great Lakes Ltd., 1175 Rak Rd., Burns Harbor, IN (46304).

219-787-9341. Fax: 219-787-9114. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Landmark Sign Group. 7424 Industrial Ave., Chesterton, IN


North American Signs, P.O. Box 30, South Bend, IN. (46624). 574-234-5252. 800-348-5000. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MICHIGAN CITYNorth American Signs, P.O. Box 30, South Bend, IN.

(46624). 574-234-5252. 800-348-5000. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MISHAWAKA .North American Signs, P.O. Box 30, South Bend, IN.

(46624). 574-234-5252. 800-348-5000. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Premiere Signs, 400 N. Main St., Goshen, IN (46528). 800-

487-8180. 574-533-4575. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.US Signcrafters, 216 Lincolnway East, Osceola, IN (46561).

219-674-5055. 800-659-6319. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MUNCIE Advanced Sign & Graphics, Inc., 3939 E. McGalliard Rd.,

Muncie, IN (47303). 800-665-8260. Fax: 765-286-7281. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

NEW ALBANYSneed Sign & Electric Inc., 1020 Charles St., New Albany,

IN (47150). 812-945-4508. Fax: 812-945-5991. E-mail: [email protected]. [email protected]. Website: www.sneedsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW CASTLEAdvanced Sign & Graphics, Inc., 3939 E. McGalliard Rd.,

Muncie, IN (47303). 800-665-8260. Fax: 765-286-7281. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

PLYMOUTHVanadco Signs, 10625 St Rd. 10, Argos, IN. (46501). 574-

892-5000. Fax: 574-892-5170. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RICHMONDWaltenburg Sign Co., 126 N. 6th St. (47374). 765-966-

4635. Fax: 765-966-4635. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SOUTH BEND North American Signs, P.O. Box 30, South Bend, IN.

(46624). 574-234-5252. 800-348-5000. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Burkhart Adv., 1247 Mishawaka Ave. P.O. Box 536 (46624). 800-777-8122. 574-234-4444. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..

Premiere Signs, 400 N. Main St., Goshen, IN (46528). 800-487-8180. 574-533-4575. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

US Signcrafters, 216 Lincolnway East, Osceola, IN (46561). 219-674-5055. 800-659-6319. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

IOWAEagle Sign Co., 5130 Park Ave. (50321). 800-307-8186.

Fax: 515-243-5313. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.eaglesign.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

BURLINGTON Sherwood Company, Inc., 1302 Broadway, West Burlington,

IA (52655). 319-754-6410. 800-283-1237. Fax: 319-752-7102. Website: www.sherwoodcompany.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CEDAR FALLS Signs & Designs Inc., 5600 Nordic Dr. (50513). 319-277-


CEDAR RAPIDS Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc., 4620 J St. S.W. (52404).

319-366-5312. 800-332-8403. Fax: 319-366-6493. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLINTON Hansen Sign Co., 1721 13th Ave. S. (52732). 563-242-

7415. Fax: 563-242-0137. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COUNCIL BLUFFS Superior Lighting Inc. 2121 South 24th st., (68108).

402-345-0800, 800-994-5267, Fax: 402-345-0815. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.superiorlight.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

DAVENPORT Acme Sign Company, Inc., 1504/1508 West 4 St. (52802-

1203). 563-322-7947. Fax: 563-322-7948. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Lange Sign Group, 5569 Carey Avenue, Davenport, IA (52807). 563-388-6650. 800-804-8025. Fax: 563-388-6654. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.


DES MOINES Eagle Sign Co., 5130 Park Ave. (50321). 800-307-8186.

Fax: 515-243-5313. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.eaglesign.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Signs Plus Inc., 1410 SE Diehl Ave. (50320). 515-285-8700. 800-897-4467. 515-285-3379. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Superior Lighting Inc. 2121 South 24th st., (68108). 402-345-0800, 800-994-5267, Fax: 402-345-0815. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.superiorlight.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

DUBUQUE Lange Sign Group, 1780 IL Route 35N., East Dubuque, IL

(61025). 815-747-2448. 888-582-6979. Fax: 815-747-3049. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

FORT DODGE Mid-Iowa Sign Co., Inc., 103 S. 21st. St., (50501). 515-576-

3074. Fax: 515-576-3380. E-mail: midiasign@frontiernet .net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

IOWA CITY Nesper Sign, 4620-J. St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA (52402).

319-366-5312. 800-332-8403. Fax: 319-366-6492. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nespersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MARSHALLTOWN Nagle Signs, Inc., 605 Iowa Ave. (50158). 888-656-7446.

Fax: 641-752-6968. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.naglesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MASON CITY Johnson Sign Service, 1028 17th St. N.E. (50401). 641-423-

1487. Fax: 641-423-0256. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OTTUMWACobler Signs & Graphics. 635 W. Second St. (52501). 641-

684-4274. Fax: 641-682-4357. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SIOUX CITY ACE Sign Displays, P.O. Box 1593 (51102). 402-494-4555.

Fax: 402-494-1490. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Tri City Sign, 1702 3rd St., Sioux City. Iowa (51101). 712-

255-8859, 1-800-678-8859. Fax: 712255-8850. Email: [email protected], [email protected]. Website: www.tricitysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WATERLOO Nagle Sign Inc., 1020 Wilbur Ave., P.O. Box 2098. (50704).

800-728-4604. Fax: 319-233-7514. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.naglesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs & Designs Inc., 5600 Nordic Dr. (50513). 319-277-8829. 800-326-8929. Fax: 319-268-2298. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KANSASDODGE CITY

Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems, 2300 E. Wyatt Earp. (67801). 620-227-2307. Fax: 620-227-2394. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HUTCHINSON Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems, 1429 W. 4th St., P.O.

Box 916 (67504). 620-662-2363. Fax: 620-665-7006. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KANSAS CITY Infinity Sign Systems, Inc., 1551 N. Courtney Road, Suite

B-4, Independence, MO (64050). 816-252-3337. Fax: 816-252-3351. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.infinitysignsystems.com. 1-2-5-6-7.

KC Sign Express Inc., 5033 MacKey Overland Park, KS (66203). 913-432-2500. Fax: 913-432-2882. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Roderick Sign Inc., 1621 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO (64501). 816-232-7005. 816-232-1780. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

LAWRENCELuminous Neon Art & Sign Systems, , 615 Vermont St.,


Schurle Signs Inc., 1219 A East 23rd St. (66046). 785-832-9897. Fax: 785-842-1772. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.schurlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LEAVENWORTHYoung Sign Company, Inc, 326 Choctaw, (66048). 913-651-

5432. Fax: 913-651-5435. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

LIBERALVisual Signs Corp., 426 South Virginia Ave. (67901). 620-

624-2144. Fax: 620-624-2144. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MANHATTAN Schurle Signs Inc., 7555 Falcon Rd., Riley, KS (66531).

800-779-7446. Fax: 785-485-2790. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.schurlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OLATHELuminous Neon Art & Sign Systems, 1255 N. Winchester



PITTSBURGCDL - Electric. 201 N. Joplin. (66762). 620-231-6420. Fax:

620-231-6421. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

SALINA Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems, P.O. Box 392, 1500

W. Schilling Rd. (67402). 785-823-1789. Fax: 785-823-2335. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TOPEKA Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems., 1510 S.W. 41st.


Schurle Signs Inc., 7555 Falcon Rd., Riley, KS (66531). 800-779-7446. Fax: 785-485-2790. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.schurlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WICHITA Allens Signs & Lighting Service, 11151⁄2 E. Harry St.

(67211). 316-265-1297. Fax: 316-267-1148. [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

George Lay Signs Inc., 1016 North Waco. (67203). 316-262-0433. 800-888-0433. Fax: 316-262-3306. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.laysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Miracle Signs Inc., 3611 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS (67219). 316-832-1177. E-mail: [email protected]. [email protected]. Website: www.miraclesigns.biz. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Tri Mark Signworks Inc., 319 S. Oak (67213). 316-263-2224. 866-263-2224. Fax: 316-263-1463. E-mail: sales@ trimarksignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

KENTUCKYASHLAND

Advertising Art Sign Co., 915 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV. (25701). 304-525-6188. Fax: 304-697-5258. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Paris Signs, 2400 5th Street Rd., Huntington, WV (25701). 800-863-0107. 304-522-7505. E-mail: tony@parissigns .com. Website: www.parissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BOWLING GREENWAKY Sign Inc., 1530 Mudd Ave. (42101). 270-781-6834.

Fax: 270-842-7488. E-mail: [email protected] 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ELIZABETHTOWNRodgers Sign Service, Inc., 4544 Shepherdsville Rd.,

(42701). 270-737-7355. Fax: 270-737-4535. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signmakers of Hardin Co. Inc., 326 East Dixie (42701). 270-737-0835. Fax: 270-737-2645. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FLORENCE ABC Sign Inc., 38 W. McMicken Ave., Cincinnati, OH

(45202) 513-241-8884. 888-335 NEON (6366). Fax: 513-241-8978. Website: abcsign.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Quality Signs & Service, 1530 Production Dr., Burlington, KY (41005). 859-525-9966. Fax: 859-525-0304. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HOPKINSVILLEA & B Sign Co., 480 Industrial Ct., Madisonville, KY (42431)


Hopkinsville Sign Services, 1107 East Ninth St., Hopkinsville, KY (42240). 270-885-3700. Fax: 270-885-3700. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LEXINGTON Popeye Sign Co., 2292 Danforth Dr. (40511). 859-233-

1493. Fax: 859-233-1850. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Ruggles Sign Co., 308 Crossfield Dr., Versailles, KY (40383).

859-879-1199. Fax: 859-879-8683. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sebastian Sign & Crane Inc., 105 Cisco Rd., (40504-1008). 859-254-0472. Fax: 859-254-0472. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LOUISVILLE ABC Neon & Sign Co., Inc., 4610 Bittersweet Rd.

(40218). 502-964-6930. Fax: 502-966-4438. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.abcneonsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Commonwealth Signs, 1824 Berry Blvd., (40215). 502-368-7554. Fax: 502-361-4490. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Cummings Sign Co., P.O. Box 9008 (40209). 502-361-9226. Fax: 502-361-9229. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Derby City Sign & Electric, Inc., 1427 Hugh Ave. (40213). 502-454-9512. Fax: 502-454-9495. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Louisville Sign Co., Inc., 270 Ranch Rd., (40047) 502-957-2161. Fax: 502-957-4161. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: louisvillesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Rueff Signs, 1530 E. Washington St. (40206). 502-582-1714. Fax: 502-584-6427. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.rueffsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sneed Sign & Electric Inc., 1020 Charles St., New Albany, IN (47150). 812-945-4508. Fax: 812-945-5991. E-mail: [email protected]. [email protected]. Website: www.sneedsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MADISONVILLEA & B Sign Co., Inc., 480 Industrial Ct. (42431). 270-821-

6521. Fax: 270-821-6573. E-mail: [email protected] 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JUNEFIELD Greer Neon Co., 325 W. Broadway (42066). 270-247-4682.

Fax: 270-247-4681. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Signco, 1325 S. 3rd. St., P.O. Box 2254, Paducah, KY

(42002). 270-442-1126. Fax: 270-443-1940. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MURRAY Greer Neon Co., 325 W. Broadway (42066). 270-247-4682.


(42002). 270-442-1126. Fax: 270-443-1940. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OWENSBORO Brite-Way Sign Company, 1820 W. 2nd St., (42301).270-

683-0914. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PADUCAH Greer Neon Co., 325 W. Broadway (42066). 270-247-4682.


(42002). 270-442-1126. Fax: 270-443-1940. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LOUISIANAALEXANDRIA

Action Sign Company, 1541 McGinnis St., (71301). 318-487-0890. Fax: 318-487-0676. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ARK-LA-TEX Superior Signs, 149 N. Thomas, Shreveport, LA (71107). 318-674-2850. 877-787-7446. Fax: 318-674-2899. Website: www.arklatexsigns.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-925-8029, Email: [email protected]. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BATON ROUGEA-1 Signs, 3950 Metropolitan St., New Orleans, LA (70126).

800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.AAA Signs, Inc., 3200 Cameron St. Lafayette, LA (70506).

800-880-5686, 337-233-5686. Fax: 337-261-0533. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.aaasigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Advantage Signs & Contractors, LLC., 5510 Lavey Lane #70, Baker, LA (70714). 225-324-7650. Fax: 225-615-8168. E-mail: [email protected].

Jones Signs, LLC. 8399 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA (70726). 225-664-7962, 800-527-8874. Fax: 225-665-4945. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.jonessigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.




BOSSIER CITY Ad Sign Service, Inc., 202 Parkway St., Minden, LA (71055).

800-289-0426. 318-377-4899. Fax: 318-371-9140. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

ARK-LA-TEX Superior Signs, 149 N. Thomas, Shreveport, LA (71107). 318-674-2850. 877-787-7446. Fax: 318-674-2899. Website: www.arklatexsigns.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HAMMOND A-1 Signs, 3950 Metropolitan St., New Orleans, LA (70126).

800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.ARMS Inc., 2200 N. Morrison Blvd., (70401). 985-985-

1690. Fax: 985-345-5855. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


HOUMA A-1 Signs, 3950 Metropolitan St., New Orleans, LA (70126).

800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive,

Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-925-8029, Email: [email protected]. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAFAYETTE Kojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail:

[email protected]. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Universal Mfg. & Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 61947, (70596-1947). 337-234-1466. Fax: 337-234-2180. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAKE CHARLESKojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail:



METAIRIEA-1 Signs, Inc., 3950 Metropolitan St., (70126). 504-947-

8381. 800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MINDEN Ad Sign Service, Inc. 202 Park Street, (71055). 318-377-

4899. Fax: 318-371-9140. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

MONROE Agnew Sign & Awning, Inc., 351 Exchange St., West Monroe,

LA (71292). 318-323-2202. 888-280-4208. Fax: 318-323-2215. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.agnew-signs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW ORLEANSA-1 Signs, Inc., 3950 Metropolitan St., (70126). 504-947-

8381. 800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.a-1signsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Advantage Signs & Contractors, LLC., 5510 Lavey Lane #70, Baker, LA (70714). 225-324-7650. Fax: 225-615-8168. E-mail: [email protected].



SHREVEPORT Kojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail:


Super Neon Aav., Inc., 4203 Pro St., P.O. Box 3931, Shreveport, LA, (71133-3931). 318-635-1312. Fax: 318-635-1390. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

SLIDELLA-1 Signs, Inc., 3950 Metropolitan St., New Orleans, LA

(70126). 800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kojis Signs - Signlite. 800-869-3804. Fax: 985-643-3758. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MAINEBANGOR

Bangor Neon, 1567 Hammond St. (04401). 207-947-2766. Fax: 207-942-5931.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Services, 512 Wolfboro Rd., Stetson, ME (04488). 207-296-2400. Fax: 207-296-2401. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CARIBOULee Merchant Signs, P.O. Box 634 (04736). 207-498-2475.

Fax: 207-498-3359. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LEWISTONNeokraft Signs Inc., 686 Main St., (04240). 207-782-9654.

800-339-2258. Fax: 207-782-0009. E-mail: info@neokraft .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PORTLAND Bailey Signs, Inc., 9 Thomas Dr., Westbrook, ME. (04092-


Leavitt and parris, Inc. & Fortune, LLC., 256 Read Street, Portland, ME (04103). 207-797-0100, 800-833-6679. Fax: 207-797-4194. Website: www.leavittandparris.com & www.fortunecanvas.com. 2-9.

Sign Concepts, 75 Bishop St., Portland, ME (04103). 207-699-2920. Fax: 207-878-7790. Email: [email protected]

Sign Design, Inc. 306 Warren Ave., Portland, ME. (04103). 207-856-2600. Fax: 207-856-7600. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signsinmaine.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MARYLANDARK Sign Services, Inc., 3622 East St., Hyattsville, MD

(20785). 301-384-1300. 888-275-SIGN(7446). Fax: 301-384-1304. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ARKsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Eastern Sign Tech, 1899 Rouite 38, Southampton, NJ (08088). 2406 Island Ave., Atlantic City, NJ (08401). 609-261-2805. Fax: 609-518-3575. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.easternsign tech.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Hudrock Installations, 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Arnold, MD (21012). 410-541-9813. Fax: 866-772-8177. Email:[email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.


ABERDEEN Pollitt Signs, P.O. Box 368, Havre de Grace, MD. (21078).

410-939-4050. Fax: 410-939-3255. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ANNE ARUNDELGable Signs & Graphics, Inc., 7440 Fort Smallwood Rd.,

Baltimore, MD (21226). 410-255-6400. Fax: 410-437-5336. Website: www.gablesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


BALTIMORE Affordable Signs & Neon, Inc., 5915 Urbana Pike, Ste. E.,

Frederick, MD (21704). 301-682-8833. Fax: 301-682-4242. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. signs andneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gable Signs & Graphics, Inc., 7440 Fort Smallwood Rd., Baltimore, MD (21226). 410-255-6400. Fax: 410-437-5336. Website: www.gablesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

H&M Signs, Inc., 700 N. Hammonds Ferry Rd., Linthicum, MD (21090). 410-789-1640. Fax: 410-789-2790. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Robert’s Signs & Services Inc., 3207 Dublin Rd., Street, MD (21154). 410-879-6240. Fax: 410-457-4966. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Robert’s Signs & Services Inc., 3207 Dublin Rd., Street, MD (21154). 410-879-6240. Fax: 410-457-4966. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Triangle Sign & Service, P.O. Box 24186. (21227). 410-247-5300. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BEL AIR Pollitt Signs, P.O. Box 368, Havre de Grace, MD. (21078).

410-939-4050. Fax: 410-939-3255. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CAPITAL HEIGHTSCapital Sign, 1219 Marblewood Ave., Capitol Heights, MD

(20743). 240-441-4401. Fax: 301-572-2948. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

CUMBERLANDKenney Signs, Inc., 11307 Hopewell Rd., Hagerstown, MD

(21740). 800-358-8004. Fax: 301-689-8335. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FREDERICK A-Northcraft Signs, P.O. Box 570, Myersville, MD

(21773). 301-473-5600. Fax: 301-473-5601. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.northcraftsigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Affordable Signs & Neon, Inc., 5915 Urbana Pike, Ste. E., Frederick, MD (21704). 301-682-8833. Fax: 301-682-4242. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. signsandneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


GAITHERSBURGSterico Signs, Inc., 16159 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg,

MD (20877). 301-948-8088, Fax: 301-948-8244. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.stericosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HAGERSTOWN A-Northcraft Signs, P.O. Box 570, Myersville, MD

(21773). 301-473-5600. Fax: 301-473-5601. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.northcraftsigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Affordable Signs & Neon, Inc., 5915 Urbana Pike, Ste. E., Frederick, MD (21704). 301-682-8833. Fax: 301-682-4242. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. signsandneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Baer’s Sign Service, 5307 Wayne Rd., (17201). 717-263-1686. Fax: 717-263-7914. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.baersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kenney Signs, Inc., 11307 Hopewell Rd., Hagerstown, MD (21740). 800-358-8004. Fax: 301-689-8335. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

W.J. Strickler Signs, 16803 S. Notley Rd. (21740). 800-222-0387 Fax: 717-624-7151. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Western Maryland Sign Service Inc., 14 Village Parkway, Frostburg, MD (21532). 301-777-3333. 888-538-3330. Fax: 301-777-3358. 1-2-3-4-5-6-9.

MONTGOMERY COUNTYAffordable Signs & Neon, Inc., 5915 Urbana Pike, Ste. E.,

Frederick, MD (21704). 301-682-8833. Fax: 301-682-4242. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signs andneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYGable Signs & Graphics, Inc., 7440 Fort Smallwood Rd.,


ROCKVILLE Affordable Signs & Neon, Inc., 5915 Urbana Pike, Ste. E.,

Frederick, MD (21704). 301-682-8833. Fax: 301-682-4242. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. signs andneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



SALISBURY Selby Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 127. Pocomoke City, MD

(21851). 410-957-1541. Fax: 410-957-1074. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SILveR SpRIngSterico Signs, Inc., 16159 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg,


MASSACHUSeTTSAce Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3374, (01101-3374). 413-739-

3814. Fax: 413-732-5653. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Acme Sign Corporation, 3 Lakeland Park, Peabody, MA

(01960). 978-535-6600, Fax: 978-536-5051. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.acmesigncorp.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Agnoli Sign Company, Inc. Box 1055 (01101-1055), Springfield, MA (01101-1055). 413-732-5111, Fax: 413-787-2169. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

BOSTOn Back Bay Sign. 425 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA. (02155).

781-475-1001. Fax: 781-475-1002. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.backbaysign.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

Batten Bros Inc. 893 Main St. Wakefield, MA (01880). 781-245-4800. Fax: 781-246-4798. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.battensign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Divine Signs Inc. 6 Norman Street, Everett, MA (02149). 617-387-2100. Fax: 617-387-3334. TF 1-888-4SIGNSNOW. Email: [email protected]. 5-6-7-9.

Mass. Sign, 443 Webster St., Rockland, MA (02370). 781-878-7446. Fax: 781-878-0007. E-mail: design@ masssign.com. Website: www.masssign.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

Saxton Sign Corp., P.O. Box 163, East Greenbush, NY (12061). 518-732-7704. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.

FRAMIngHAMGemini Sign Corporation, 128 South Bolton Street,

Marlborough, MA (01752). 800- 270-3343, Fax: 508-485-9972. Website: geminisigns.com., Email: [email protected]

pITTSFIeLD Boni Sign Co., A Saxton Company, 1320 Rt. 9, Schodack,

NY (12033). 800-942-6366. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Callahan Sign Company, LLC, 117 Union St. (01202).

800-285-7446. Fax: 413-448-2251. Website: www.callahansign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ROCKLAnD Mass. Sign, 443 Webster St., Rockland, MA (02370). 781-

878-7446. Fax: 781-878-0007. E-mail: design@ masssign.com. Website: www.masssign.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

SpRIngFIeLD Ace Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3374, (01101-3374). 413-739-

3814. Fax: 413-732-5653. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Agnoli Sign Company, Inc. Box 1055 (01101-1055),

Springfield, MA (01101-1055). 413-732-5111, Fax: 413-787-2169. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

WORCeSTeR MacKoul Sign & Lighting, 238 Cherry St., Shrewsbury,

MA (01545). 508-842-6392. 508-842-6394. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. mackoulelectric.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MICHIgAnAnn ARBOR

Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035). 586-791-7900. Fax: 586-791-7788. E-mail: alliedsigns @alliedsignsinc.com. Website: www.alliedsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fritz Advertising Company, 8032 Spring Arbor Rd., Spring Arbor, MI (49283). 517-750-1990. 517-750-9226. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Huron Sign Co., Box 980423, 663 S Mansfield, (48198). Ypsilanti, MI. (48197). 734-483-2000. Fax: 734-483-5164. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Michigan Signs Inc., 4101 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI (48103). 734-662-1503. Fax: 734-662-4134. [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

AUBURn HILLSAllied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).

586-791-7900. Fax: 586-791-7788. E-mail: alliedsigns @alliedsignsinc.com. Website: www.alliedsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Northern Sign Co. Inc. 101 E. Walton, Pontiac, MI (48340). 248-333-7938. Fax: 248-333-7684. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.northernsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BATTLe CReeKFritz Advertising Company, 8032 Spring Arbor Rd., Spring

Arbor, MI (49283). 517-750-1990. 517-750-9226. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BAY CITY Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr., Saginaw,

MI (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BenTOn HARBOR Hicks Sign Co., P.O. Box 907, 3536 Niles Rd., St. Joseph,

MI (49085). 269-429-4846. Fax: 269-429-0020. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BRIgHTOnAllied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).

586-791-7900. Fax: 586-791-7788. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.alliedsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CADILLAC Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr., Saginaw,

MI (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLInTOn TOWnSHIpAllied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).


DeTROIT Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).

586-791-7900. Fax: 586-791-7788. E-mail: alliedsigns @alliedsignsinc.com. Website: www.alliedsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Araneae, Inc., 29350 Wall St., Wixom, MI (48393) 248-344-8840. Fax: 248-344-8841. E-mail: jcarroll@araneae group.com. Website: www.araneaegroup.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gardner Signs Inc., 1095 Naughton Dr., Troy, MI (48083). 248-689-9100. Fax: 248-689-9101. E-mail: scott@ gardnersigns.com. Website: www.gardnersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Great Lakes Electrical Sign, 13506 helen St., (48212). 313-365-2500. Fax: 313-365-0521. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Harmon Sign, 46593 Grand River, Novi, MI (48374). 248-348-8150. Fax: 248-348-4317. [email protected]. www.harmonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Huron Sign Co., Box 980423, 663 S. Mansfield, Ypsilanti, MI (48198). 734-483-2000. Fax: 734-483-5164. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Intercity Neon, Inc., P.O. Box 3762, Center Line, MI (48015). 586-754-6020. Fax: 586-754-7436. E-mail: info@ intercityneon.com. Website: www.intercityneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MLS Signs, Inc., 25733 D’Hondt, Chesterfield Township, MI (48051) 586-948-0200. Fax: 586-948-0300. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Universal Sign Service, 27878 Bohn, Roseville, MI (48066). 248-353-1110. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FLInT Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).


Bill Carr Signs Inc., 719 W. 12th St., (48503). 810-232-1569. Fax: 810-232-9317. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Earl Daup Signs Ltd., 6060 Birch Dr. (48507). 810-767-2020. 800-968-7446. Fax: 810-767-2004. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.earldaupsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr., Saginaw, MI (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs By Crannie, Inc., 4160 Commerce Dr., Flushing, MI (48433). 810-487-0000. Fax: 810-487-0711. Email [email protected]. Website: www.signsbycrannie.com.

gRAnD RApIDSAdvanced Signs, 401 Second St., Ferrysburg, MI (49409).

800-755-2575. Fax: 616-846-3263. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.adsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Higgins Electric Sign Co., 4100-A Hunsaker St., East Lansing, MI (48823). 517-351-5255. Fax: 517-351-5233. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RWL Sign Company, LLC, 6185 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI (49009). 269-372-3629. Fax: 269-372-9690. E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9..

JACKSOn Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).




KALAMAZOO RWL Sign Company, LLC, 6185 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo,

MI (49009). 269-372-3629. Fax: 269-372-9690. E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9.

LAnSIng Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).




Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr., Saginaw, MI (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


RWL Sign Company, LLC, 6185 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI (49009). 269-372-3629. Fax: 269-372-9690. E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]. Website: www.rwlsign.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9.

MARQUeTTe Cook Sign Service, 105 Garfield, (49855). 906-228-8690.

FAX: 906-228-8691. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MOnROeAllied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).


Toledo Sign Company, 2021 Adams, Toledo, OH (43624). 419-244-4444. Fax: 419-244-6546. E-mail: tsigns@ toledo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


NOVIAllied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).


PONTIAC Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).


PORT HURON Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).



ROMULUS Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).


SAGINAW Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).

586-791-7900. Fax: 586-791-7788. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.alliedsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..

Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr. (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SOUTH HAVeNQ.T. Sign Inc, 67925 C. R. 388, South Haven, MI (49090).

800-524-7950, 800-524-7950, Fax: 847524-7953. Email:[email protected]. Website: www.qtsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MINNeSOTAAlbrecht Sign Company, 12437 Magnolia Circle. Coon

Rapids, MN. (55448). 763-754-2899. Fax: 763-767-7316. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.albrechtsigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ALeXANDRIA Indigo Signworks, 4133 Iowa St., Alexandria, MN (56308).

320-846-9697. Fax: 320-846-9698. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BRAINeRD Indigo Signworks, 4133 Iowa St., Alexandria, MN (56308).


DULUTHLakehead Sign Co., Inc., 910 Hammond Ave., Superior, WI


Summit Signs, 5051 Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN (55811) 218-740-2754, Fax: 218-728-2163. Website: www.summit-signs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Todd Signs, 5147 Miller Trunk Hwy. (55811). 218-729-6800. Fax: 218-729-6434. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FeRGUS FALLSIndigo Signworks, 4133 Iowa St., Alexandria, MN (56308).


MANKATOM & M Signs, 160 Mohr Dr., P.O. Box 282 (56002). 507-

625-4265. Fax: 507-625-2051. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MINNeAPOLIS Albrecht Sign Company, 12437 Magnolia Circle. Coon


Boo Doo Signs Inc., 29021 Feldspar St NW., Princeton, MN (55371). 763-444-0212, 888-265-7115, Fax: 763-444-8305. Website: BooDooSigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kaufman Sign Company, 2714 East 33rd St. (55406). 612-788-6828. Fax: 612-788-6715. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Leroy Signs Inc., 6325 ‘Welcome’ Ave. N., (55429). 763-535-0080. Fax: 763-533-2593. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mathey Sign, 8862 Zealand Ave. N. Unit C., Brooklyn Park, MN (55445). 763-416-1423. 763-425-1835. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.matheysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signart Co., 2933 Mondovi Rd., (54701). 800-235-5178. Fax: 715-834-0489. Website: www.sigartusa.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signcrafters, 7775 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, MN (55432). 763-571-2995. Fax: 763-571-3588. Website: www.scout door.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MOORHeAD Indigo Signworks, 1622 Main Ave, Fargo, ND (58103).


ROCHeSTeRLa Crosse Sign Co., Inc., 1450 Oak Forest Dr., Onalaska,

WI (54650). 608-781-1450. Fax: 608-781-1451. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Rochester Sign Service Inc., 3205 E River Road NE, Rochester, MN (55906). 507-287-6500. Fax: 507-287-8668. Email: [email protected]. Website: rochestersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Winkels Electric, Inc., 111 21st St. SE (55904). 507-288-4515. Fax: 507-288-4841. E-mail: tim@winkelselectric .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. CLOUD Signcrafters, 7775 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, MN (55432).

763-571-2995. Fax: 763-571-3588. Website: www. scoutdoor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. PAUL Albrecht Sign Company, 12437 Magnolia Circle. Coon



Signcrafters, 7775 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, MN (55432). 763-571-2995. Fax: 763-571-3588. Website: www. scoutdoor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Universal Sign Company, 1033 Thomas Ave., (55104). 651-645-0223. Fax: 651-645-2531. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VIRGINIA Mesabi Sign Co., 116 First Street North, MN (55792). 218-

749-2628. Fax: 218-749-2628. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MISSISSIPPIBILOXI

A-1 Signs, Inc., 3950 Metropolitian St., New Orleans, LA (70126). 800-486-8381. Fax: 604-947-8790. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Victor Sign & Advertising, 5000 Whitworth Ln., Mobile, AL (36619). 251-653-7143. Fax: 251-653-8281. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.victorsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO. 10447 LeMoyne Blvd. D’Iberville, MS (39540). 228-354-8008. Fax: 228-354-8009. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLUMBUS Mid-South Signs, Inc., 8643 Hwy., 182 East Columbus,

MS (39702) 662-327-7807. 800-728-8869. Fax: 662-327-7585. Email: [email protected]. [email protected]. Website: www.midsouthsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GReeNVILLe Jones Signs LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82,

Greenwood, MS (38930). 662-453-2432, 866-648-SIGN. Fax: 662-453-2244. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.jonessigncompany.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Vital Signs and Neon. PO Box 4561. Greenville, MS (38704-4561). 662-334-9620. Fax: 662-334-3590. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GReeNWOODJones Signs LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82,


GReNADAJones Signs LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82,


GULFPORT Victor Sign & Advertising, 5000 Whitworth Ln., Mobile, AL


YESCO, 10447 Lemoyne Blvd., D’Iberville, MS (39540). 228-354-8008. Fax: 228-354-8009. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HATTIeSBURG Image Signs & Neon, 310 South 25th Ave., (39401).


JACKSON Budget Signs Inc., 2358 Hwy. 80 W (39204). 601-354-

4977. Fax:601-354-4987. Email:[email protected] . 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FMS Llighting Management Systems Inc., 323 Commerce Park Dr. (39286-2901). 601-362-1533. 800-345-6986. Fax: 601-982-2901. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.fmslighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jones Signs LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82, Greenwood, MS (38930). 662-453-2432, 866-648-SIGN. Fax: 662-453-2244. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.jonessigncompany.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mitchell Signs, 3200 Hwy. 45 North, Meridian, MS (39301) 1-800-467-7471. Fax: 601-482-7474. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.mitchellcompanies.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs First, 5020 Hwy. 80E, Pearl, MS (39208). 601-936-4490. 800-880-4491. Fax; 601-936-4497. E-mail: signs [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

The Sign Doctor, 422 Northpoint Drive, Meridian, MS (39305). email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PASCAGOULAWRICO Signs, Inc., 3345 Halls Mill Rd., Mobile, AL (36606).

251-478-8020. 800-489-7426. Fax: 251-478-8142. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.wricosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SOUTHAVeNB.A. Balton Sign Co., 825 Crystal Springs Dr., Rossville, TN

(38066). 901-355-4827. Fax: 901-854-7416. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.baltonsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VICKSBURGSigns First, 5020 Hwy. 80E, Pearl, MS (39208). 601-936-

4490. 800-880-4491. Fax; 601-936-4497. E-mail: signs [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MISSOURICanedy Sign & Graphics, 18023 US Hwy 61 S. (63801).

800-471-0121. Fax: 573-471-9462. E-mail:[email protected]. Website: www.canedysign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Ziglin Signs Inc., 540 Vossbrink Dr., Washington, MO (63090). 636-390-8455. Fax: 636-390-8456. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ziglinsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BRANSON Native Signs, 8203 State Hwy. 65, Branson, MO (65616).

417-337-8341. Fax: 417-337-8342. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.nativesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Springfield Sign & Neon, 2531 N. Patterson, Springfield, MO (65803). 417-862-2454. Fax: 417-862-1887. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signhit.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CAPe GIRARDeAUPiros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012).

636-464-0200. Fax: 636-464-9990. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHeSTeRFIeLD Piros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012).


COLUMBIA Bee Seen Signs, Inc., 2000 Corporate Place. Columbia, MO

(65202). 573-449-5404. Fax: 573-449-0304. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.beeseensigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Columbia Sign Service Inc., 3016 David Drive (65202). 573-474-8700. Fax: 573-474-8708. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.columbiasignservice.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Impact Sign & Lighting Co., 22705 N. Hwy 65, Sedalia, MO (65301). 660-829-4800. 888-829-4801. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.impact4800.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

eLDONPiros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012).


HANNIBALQuincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy,

IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JeFFeRSON CITYBEE Seen Signs Inc. 507 Babe Ruth Dr. (65109) 866-278-

2950. Fax: 573-893-6924. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.beeseensigns.com

JOPLIN Sign Designs, 1720 W. 7th St., (64801). 417-624-8688.

Fax: 417-624-0933. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.sign-designs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KANSAS CITY ABC Sign & Lighting Inc., 915 W. 23 St., Independence,

MO (64055). 816-252-4511. Fax: 816-252-3694. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

KC Sign Express, Inc., 5033 Mackey Overland Park, KS (66203). 913-432-2500. Fax: 913-432-2882. 2-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems, 1255 N. Winchester, Olathe, KS (66061). 913-780-3330. Fax: 913-780-3353. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Penn Street Signs, P.O. Box 6893, Lee’s Summit, MO (64064). 816-233-1500. 800-530-5909. Fax: 816-233-0489. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: http://www. 1ststreet.com./pennstreet/. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Roderick Sign Inc., 1621 Frederick Ave. (64501). 816-232-7005. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


KIRKSVILLEQuincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy,

IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MARSHALL Impact Sign & Lighting Co., 22705 N. Hwy 65, Sedalia, MO

(65301). 660-829-4800. 888-829-4801. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.impact4800.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MOBERLYMattox Advertising Co.,LLC., 110 S. Williams, P.O. Box 97,


O’FALLONAmerican Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis,



ROLLA Star Sign Company, 1383 S. Bishop Ave., US Hwy. 63, P.O.

Box 1096. Rolla, MO (65402-1096). 573-364-3876. Fax: 573-364-9369. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. CHARLES American Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis,


Bill Yount Signs & Electric, Inc., 2002 Woodson Rd., St. Louis, MO (63114). 314-423-2933. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Midwest Sunray Lighting & Sign Maint. Co., Inc., P.O. Box 984, Nameoki Station, Granite City, IL (62040). 314-241-1999. Fax: 618-656-3764. Website: www.midwestsunray.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


St. Charles Sign & Electric, Inc., 527 First.Capitol Dr. (63301). 636-946-6110. Fax: 636-724-4618. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. JOSEPHPenn Street Sign Co., 1205 S. 11th St. (64503). 816-233-

1500. Fax: 816-233-0489. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Roderick Sign Inc., 1621 Frederick Ave. (64501). 816-232-

7005. Fax: 816-232-1780. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. LOUIS American Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis,


Bill Yount Signs & Electric, Inc., 2002 Woodson Rd., St. Louis, MO (63114). 314-423-2933. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DeMond Signs, 93 Betty Ln., P.O. Box 414, O’Fallon, IL (62269). 618-624-7260. Fax; 618-624-8240. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Midwest Sunray Lighting & Sign Maint. Co., Inc., P.O. Box 984, Nameoki Station, Granite City, IL (62040). 314-241-1999. Fax: 618-656-3764. Website: www.midwestsunray .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Piros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M, Barnhart, MO (63012). 636-464-0200. Fax: 636-464-9990. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

St. Charles Sign & Electric, Inc., 527 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles, MO (63301). 636-946-6110. Fax: 636-724-4618. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Simon Sign Erection Co., Inc., 2729-33 St. Louis Ave. (63106). 314-652-5900. Fax: 314-652-6311. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Warren Sign Co., Inc., 2955 Arnold Tenbrook Rd., Arnold, MO (63010). 636-282-1300. Fax: 636-282-3388. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Ziglin Signs Inc., 540 Vossbrink Dr., Washington, MO (63090). 636-390-8455. Fax: 636-390-8456. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ziglinsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. PETERS.Piros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012).


SEDALIA Impact Sign & Lighting Co., 22705 N. Hwy 65, Sedalia, MO


SPRINGFIELDLegacy Sign Company, 3135 South Scenic Ave, Suite

E, Springfield, MO (65807). 417-889-1805. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Missouri Neon Co., 3160 W. Kearney St. (65803). 417-862-1778. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Springfield Sign & Neon, 2531 N. Patterson, Springfield, MO (65803). 417-862-2454. Fax: 417-862-1887. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signhit.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.TROY


WARRENSBURG Impact Sign & Lighting Co., 22705 N. Hwy 65, Sedalia, MO


WASHINGTONZiglin Signs Inc., 540 Vossbrink Dr., Washington, MO

(63090). 636-390-8455. Fax: 636-390-8456. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ziglinsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WAYNESVILLEStar Sign Company, 1383 S. Bishop Ave., U.S. Hwy. 63, P.O.

Box 1096, Rolla, MO (65402-1096). 573-364-3876. Fax: 573-364-9369. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WENTZVILLEAmerican Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis,



MONTANABILLINGS

Sign Products Inc., 1425 Monad Rd., P.O. Box 20955, Billings, MT (59104). 406-252-6348. 800-532-4753. Fax: 406-252-6654. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BOZEMAN Gallatin Valley Signs, 400 Bryant Street, Bozeman, MT

(59715). 406-586-5042. Fax: 406-585-9737. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signsofmontana.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HELENAYESCO 2996 Bozeman Avenue. Helena, MT (59601). 406-

587-8580. Fax: 406-443-4194. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KALISPELL Kalispell Neon, P.O. Box 5261, (59903). 406-752-4231. Fax:

406-752-6356. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Western Neon Sign Crane & Awning, 20121⁄2 5th Avenue

East (59901). 406-257-5737. Fax: 406-756-6829. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MILES CITY ABC Glass & Signs, 1415 Main St., (59301). 406-234-1234.

Fax: 406-234-2510. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEBRASKAGRAND ISLAND

Love Signs of Grand Island, LLC, 3030 W. Old Hwy. 30, P.O. Box 5791, Grand Island, NE (68802-5791). 308-381-5525. 877-381-5530. Fax: 308-381-5528. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. lovesignco .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mayhew Signs, Inc., 4413 East Hwy. 30, P.O. Box 729, Grand Island, NE (68802). 308-382-7230. 800-726-4092. Fax: 308-382-7100. E-mail: sales@mayhewsigns .com. Website: www.JUNEhewsigns.com. 2-4-6-8.

Tri City Sign Co., 363 North Elm St., (68801). 308-384-6335. Fax: 308-384-0483. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.tricitysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KEARNEY A1 M&J Signs, 140 McComb St., Elm Creek, NE (68836).

308-293-0101. Fax: 308-856-0053. E-mail: mike@ mandjsigns.com. Website: www.mandjsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Center, Inc., 1806 Central Ave., (68847). 308-237-2518. 866-724-7446. Fax: 308-236-5895. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LINCOLN Nebraska Neon Sign Co., 1140 No. 21 St., P.O. Box 80956


Superior Lighting Inc. 2121 South 24th st., (68108). 402-345-0800, 800-994-5267, Fax: 402-345-0815. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.superiorlight.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

NORFOLK Love Signs, Inc., 1805 S, 13th St., P.O. Box 807, (68701).

402-371-4674. Fax: 402-371-8831. Website: www. lovesignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Tri City Sign Co., 1206 W. Kaneb RD., (68701). 402-750-2718. Fax: 308-384-0483. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.tricitysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NORTH PLATTECondon’ Signs, 121 West 8th St, (69101). 308-532-8774.

Fax: 308-532-8774. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.lovesignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Tri City Sign Co., 219 S. Jeffers., (69101). 800-339-4779. Fax: 308-384-0483. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.tricitysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OGALLALA Andersen Sign Company, 116 East J. Street (69153). 308-

284-3175. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OMAHA American Lift & Sign Service, 6958 N. 97th Circle, (68122).

402-572-1044. Fax: 402-572-7044. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Neon Products Company, Inc., 4713 F St. (68117). 402-

346-5447. Fax: 402-346-9250. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Superior Lighting Inc. 2121 South 24th st., (68108).

402-345-0800, 800-994-5267, Fax: 402-345-0815. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.superiorlight.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

SCOTTSBLUFF Ferguson Signs, Inc., 180652 Highway 26, (69361). 308-

632-8414. Fax: 308-632-6117. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEVADACARSON CITY

Ainor Signs, 3868 Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA (95765). 916-408-1300. Fax: 916-408-1385. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.ainorsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8-9.

Custom Sign & Crane, 2222 Mouton Dr., Carson City, NV (89701). 775-884-1818. Fax: 775-884-4118. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ELKO Lytle Signs Inc., 1925 Kimberly Rd., Box 305, Twin Falls,

ID (83303). 208-733-1739. Fax: 208-736-8653. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 1154 W. Main Street (89801). 775-738-5710. Fax: 775-753-7678. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAKE TAHOECustom Sign & Crane, 2222 Mouton Dr., Carson City, NV


LAS VEGAS Allied Electric Sign & Awning Co., 1920 South 900 West, Salt

Lake City, UT (84104). 801-972-5503. 801-972-5670. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.allied-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Las Vegas Sign & Designs Inc., 1400 Industrial Rd., (89102). 702-388-1044. Fax: 702-388-4424. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Southwest Sign Art, 4065 W Mesa Vista Avenue, Unit C, Las Vegas, NV (89118). 702-736-7446, Fax:702-736-1833. Email: [email protected]; [email protected]. Website: www.swsa.net. 2-3-4-5-6-8-9.

Vision Sign, Inc. 6630 Arroyo Springs Street, #600, Las Vegas, NV (89113). 702-895-7474, Fax: 702-895-7444. Website: www.visionsigninc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 5119 S Cameron St. (89118). 702-876-8080. Fax: 702-944-4500. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RENO Ainor Signs, 3868 Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA (95765). 916-



American Sign & Crane Service, Inc. P.O.Box 4087 (89504). 775-322-0123. Fax: 775-322-0173. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Custom Sign & Crane, 2222 Mouton Dr., Carson City, NV (89701). 775-884-1818. Fax: 775-884-4118. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Western Sign Company, Inc., 6221 A Enterprise Drive, Diamond Springs, CA (95619). 530-622-1420. Fax: 530-622-9367. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 775 E. Glendale Ave., Sparks, NV (89431). 775-359-3131. Fax: 775-359-8738. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW HAMPSHIRENASHUA

Barlo Signs, 158 Greeley St., Hudson, NH (03063). 800-227-5674. Fax: 603-882-7680. E-mail: your_image @barlosigns.com. Website: www.barlosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Poyant Signs, Inc., 3 Bud way #19. Nashua, NH (03063). 603-546-2005. Fax: 603-546-2007. Website: www.poyantsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PoRtSMoUtHPortsmouth Sign Co., 105 Gosling Rd., Newington, NH

(03801). 603-436-0047. Fax: 603-431-1352. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW JERSEYAbco Signs, 7300 Rte. 130 N., Building 11, Pennsauken, NJ


Ace Sign Co., P.O. Box 66 (08862). 732-826-3858. Fax: 732-826-2612. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Brittain-Parnell Signs, Inc., 271 Whitehead Rd. Hamilton, NJ. (08619). 609-890-0300. Fax: 609-890-0301. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.bpsigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DCI-Signs & Awnings Inc., 191 Mt. Pleasant Ave. (07104). 973-350-0400. Fax: 973-350-0401. E-mail: danny@ signsandawnings.com. Website: www.dcisigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Eastern Sign Tech, PO Box 564, Burlington, NJ (08016). 112 Connecticut Dr.. Burlington, NJ (08016). 609-261-2805. Fax: 609-518-3575. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.easternsigntech.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Garden State Sign Co., P.O. Box 953, (08701). 732-363-7645. Fax: 732-363-7655. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Manhattan Signs, 101 Thomas Street, Paterson, NJ (07503). 973-278-3603, 888-781-5087, Fax: 973-278-5798. Email: [email protected], Website: www.manhattansignsco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MidAtlantic Site Services, LLC., 313 Pennington Avenue, Waterford Works, NJ (08089). 856-768-1744. Fax: 856-768-1755. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.midatlanticsiteservices.com.


AtLANtIC CItY Eastern Sign Tech, PO Box 564, Burlington, NJ (08016). 112


AVENELMichael Anthony Sign & Awning Co., 21 Randolf Ave.,

Avenel, NJ (07001). 201-333-8166. Fax: 732-453-6126. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.masign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHERRY HILLS.T. Electric Inc., 829 Beechwood Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ

(08002). 856-616-1231. Fax: 856-616-1250. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stelectricsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LIttLE fALLSAmerican Sign Crafters Inc., 47 Sindle Avenue, Little Falls,

NJ (07424). 631-273-4800, 877-278-0700, Fax: 973-785-8061, Website: www.americansigncrafters.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

NEWtoNEM Signs, LLC., 80 Merriam Ave, Newton, NJ (07860)

Newton, NJ. 973-300-9703, Fax: 973-300-9704, Email: [email protected], Website: emsigns.biz. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

toMS RIVERGirtain Sign Company, LLC, 1765 Route 9, (08755). 732-

349-8499. 800-834-8499. Fax: 732-505-3673. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW MEXICoALAMoGoRDo

Fluorescent Signs Inc., P.O. Box 1315, 5215 N. Elks, Las Cruces, NM (88004). 505-524-3601. Fax: 505-524-3602. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

ALBUQUERQUE AW Signs LLC, 10433 Ralph Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

(87112-5454). 505-228-2031. 866-746-2219. Fax: 505-232-0070. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Art of New Mexico, Inc., P.O. Box 6391, 117 Veranda, N.W., (87107). 505-344-0872/344-1054. Fax: 505-345-3908. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Southwest Outdoor Electric, Inc., 1525 Candelaria NE (87107). 505-345-1269. Fax: 505-345-2268. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO 4200 Bogan Northeast, Albuquerque, NM (87109) 480-449-3726 Fax: 480-961-5923. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLoVIS Clovis Sign Service, Inc., 1312 E. 1st, P.O. Box 789 (88101).

505-763-5623. Fax: 505-763-6365. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

fARMINGtoN Ram Studios, 1111 San Juan Blvd. (87401). 505-326-5801.

800-304-5801. Fax: 505-326-7585. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ramsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

San Juan Signs, Inc. 736 E. Main St. (87401).800-217-5511. 505-326-5511. Fax: 505-326-5513. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GALLUPHinkley Signs, 403 Bortot Dr., (87301). 505-722-2341. Fax:

505-722-2677. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HoBBS Auld Sign Co., Carlsbad Hwy., P.O. Box 326 (88240). 505-

393-3447. Fax: 505-397-7153. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAS CRUCES Fluorescent Signs, North Elks Dr., P.O. Box 1315. (88004).

505-524-3601. Fax: 505-524-3602. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Superior Sign & Lighting Inc., 2001 E. Lohman, Bldg. 110,

#287, P.O. Box 286, Las Cruces, NM (88001). 505-541-4595. 800-530-8699. Fax: 915-629-9105. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RoSWELL Superior Sign Crafts, P.O. Box 2844 (88202-2844). 505-

622-2238. Fax: 505-627-6972. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW YoRKAccurate Signs & Electrical Maintenance Inc., 166 2nd

Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (11215). 718-788-0302, Fax: 718-788-0315. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

ALBANY Boni Sign Co., 1320 Rt. 9, Schodack, NY (12033) 518-732-

7704. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Callahan Sign Company, LLC, 117 Union St., Pittsfield, MA

(01201). 800-285-7446. Fax: 413-448-2251. Website: www.callahansign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gloede Neon Signs. 97 North Clinton Street. Poughkeepsie, NY (12601). 845-471-4366. Fax: 845-471-0987. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Saxton Corp., Judge Sign Division, P.O. Box 163, East Greenbush, NY. (12061) 518-732-7704. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

AMStERDAM Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-

942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BINGHAMtoNKassis Superior Sign Co., Inc., 6699 Old Thompson Rd.,

Syracuse, NY (13211). 315-463-7446. Fax: 315-463-7449. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Matzo Electric Signs, Inc., 40 HOmer St., Binghampton, NY (13903). 607-724-1823. Fax: 607-724-1475. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Rapp Signs Inc., 3979 NY Route 206, Greene, NY (13778-9416). 607-656-8167. Fax: 607-656-8677. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


BUFFALO Flexlume Sign Corporation, 1464 Main St. (14209). 716-

884-2020. Fax: 716-881-0361. E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.flexlume.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign & Lighting Services LLC, 530 Rt. 104, Ontario, NY (14519). 585-265-4462. Fax: 585-265-4473. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www sign-lighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Ulrich Sign Company, 250 State Rd., Lockport, NY (14094). 716-434-0167. Fax: 716-434-0226. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Wilcox Brothers Sign, 317 Wheeler Street, Tonawanda, N.Y. (14150). 716-213-0797. Fax: 716-213-0798 Email: [email protected]. Website: www.wilcoxsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLIFTON PARKSaxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-


CORTLAND Kassis Superior Sign Co., Inc., 6699 Old Thompson Rd.,

Syracuse, NY (13211). 315-463-7446. Fax: 315-463-7449. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GLENS FALLS Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-

942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxtonsign .com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HUDSONSaxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-


HORNELLMaple City Electric & Signs, 67 Hubbard St. (14843). 607-

324-4544. Fax: 607-324-7971. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KINGSTON Boni Sign Co., 1320 Rt. 9, Schodack, NY (12033) 518-732-

7704. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Gloede Neon Signs. 97 North Clinton Street. Poughkeepsie,

NY (12601). 845-471-4366. Fax: 845-471-0987. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAKEWOODSigns & Sales by Peterson, P.O. Box 234. Jamestown, NY


LONG ISLAND Alley Cat Signs, Inc., 506 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island,

NY (11953). 631-924-7446. Fax: 631-924-9772 E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

American Signcrafters, 171 Freeman Avenue, Islip, NY (11751). 631-273-4800, 877-278-0700, Fax: 631-273-5438. Website: www.americansigncrafters.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Going Sign Co., Inc. 140 Terminal Drive, Plainview, NY (11803). 516-349-7600, Fax: 516-349-8976. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.goingsign.org. 1-2-5-6-7-9.

National Sign & Lighting, 185 Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage, NY (11804). 516-249-8960. Fax: 516-249-2433. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nmisigns.com. 5-6-7.

North Shore Neon Sign Co., Inc., 295 Skidmore Rd., Deer Park, L.I., NY (11729). 631-667-2500. Fax: 631-667-2509. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

M&G Services Sign Permit Expediters, 4250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 170, Holbrook, NY (11741). 631-467-4700, Fax: 631-467-4190. E-mail: [email protected].

Spectrum Signs, Inc., 111 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale, NY (11735). 631-756-1010. fax: 631-756-1890. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Ultimate Signs & Designs Corp., 86 Sewell St., Hempstead, NY (11550). 516-481-0800. Fax: 481-7480. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MIDDLETOWNGloede Neon Signs. 97 North Clinton Street. Poughkeepsie,


Lite Brite Signs Inc., 51 Montgomery St., (10940). 845-343-7446. Fax: 845-343-3492. E-mail: litebritesigns@ frontiernet.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEWBURGHGloede Neon Signs. 97 North Clinton Street. Poughkeepsie,


Lewis Sign Co. LLC., 26 Fluorescent Dr., Slate Hill, NY (10973). 845-355-2651. Fax: 845-355-8249. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.lewissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Lite Brite Signs Inc., 51 Montgomery St., Middletown, NY (10940). 845-343-7446. Fax: 845-343-3492. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mid-Hudson Neon Signs LLC., 1083 Little Britain Rd., New Windsor, NY. (12553) . 845-561-5561. Fax: 845-565-8932. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW YORK CITYCity Electrical Sign Erectors Inc., 46-49 54th Ave., Maspeth,

NY (11378). 718-937-4848. Fax: 718-937-0546. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Manhattan Signs, 224 West 30th St., Suite 913, NewYork, NewYork. (10001) 212-564-4400, 877-781-5087, Fax: 212-564-1270. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.manhattansignsco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

North Shore Neon Sign Co., Inc., 295 Skidmore Rd., Deer Park, L.I., NY. (11729). 631-667-2500. Fax: 631-667-2509. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ONEONTASaxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-


POUGHKEEPSIE Gloede Neon Signs. 97 North Clinton Street. Poughkeepsie,


Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ROCHESTER Clinton Signs, Inc., 1407 Empire Blvd., (14580). 585-482-

1620. Fax: 585-482-3384. 4-5-6-7-9.Kassis Superior Sign Co., Inc., 6699 Old Thompson Rd.,

Syracuse, NY (13211). 315-463-7446. Fax: 315-463-7449. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Premier Sign Systems, LLC, 111 Hollender Parkway., Rochester, NY (14615). 585-235-0390. Fax: 585-235-0392. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.premiersignsystems.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Skylight Signs Inc., 35 Regency Oaks Blvd. (14624). 585-594-2500. Fax: 585-594-2525. E-mail: sales@skylight signs.com. Website: www.skylightsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


ROTTERDAMSaxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-


SARATOGA SPRINGSSaxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-


SCHENECTADY Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-


SYRACUSE Kassis Superior Sign Co., Inc., 6699 Old Thompson Rd.,

Syracuse, NY (13211). 315-463-7446. Fax: 315-463-7449. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


TROY Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-


UTICAKassis Superior Sign Co., Inc., 6699 Old Thompson Rd.,

Syracuse, NY (13211). 315-463-7446. Fax: 315-463-7449. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WATERTOWN Kassis Superior Sign Co., Inc., 6699 Old Thompson Rd.,

Syracuse, NY (13211). 315-463-7446. Fax: 315-463-7449. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Northern Awnings & Signs Co., Inc. (NASCO), 22891 Murrock Circle, Watertown, NY (13601) 315-782-8515. Fax: 315-782-4859. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.nascosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILTONSaxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800-


NORTH CAROLINAAdvance Signs & Service, Inc., P.O. Box 1090, Angier, NC

(27501). 919-639-4666. Fax: 919-639-0794. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Connection Inc., 1660 Pacolet Ct., Gastonia, NC (28052). 704-868-4500. 800-922-2447. Fax: 704-868-4592. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ASHEVILLE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC

(27235). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Moss Sign Company, Inc., 526 Swannanoa River Rd., Asheville, NC (28805). 828-299-7766, Fax: 828-299-4779. Email: [email protected]. Website: mosssigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BOONE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC


Sign Systems of Boone LLC, 128 A Crocker Rd., Blowing Rock, NC (28605). 828-265-0322. Fax: 828-265-0342. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BURLINGTON A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC


Sign Technology of N.C., Inc., 311 Berkley, High Point, NC (27260). 336-887-3211. Fax: 336-887-5501. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.signtechnologyofnc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHARLOTTE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC


Casco Signs Inc., 1638 South Ridge Ave., Kannapolis, NC (28083). 704-788-9055. 877-521-2722. Fax: 704-932-9072. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.cascosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fletcher’s Signs & Service, 3105 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC. (27704). 919-683-1902. 1-888-354-7446. Fax: 919-688-6939. Website: www.fletchersign.net .1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HI-Works, LLC, 213 Butterfield Circle, Statesville, NC (28625). 704-871-6209. Fax: 704-883-8938. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.hi-works.biz. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

M&M Signs Inc., 1465 Ladonia Church Rd., Mt. Airy, NC (27030). 336-352-4300. 800-526-5391. Fax: 336-352-3530. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Petrie Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 561207, Charlotte, NC (28256). 704-599-6977. Fax: 704-599-7089. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9

Sign Connection Inc., 1660 Pacolet Ct., Gastonia, NC (28052). 704-868-4500. 800-922-2447. Fax: 704-868-4592. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Sign World Inc., 200 Foster Ave. (28203). 704-529-4440. Fax: 704-529-4449. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signworldnc.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs Unlimited Of Charlotte, Inc., P.O. Box 7364, (28241). 704-376-0315. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

CONCORD A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC




CORNELIUS, DAVIDSON / LAKE NORMANA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC


DURHAM A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC


Advance Signs & Service, Inc., P.O. Box 1090, Angier, NC (27501). 919-639-4666. Fax: 919-639-0794. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Harlan Laws Corp., 304 Muldee St. (27703). 919-596-2124. Fax: 919-596-0421. Website: www.harlanslaws.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

McCorkle Sign company, Inc. 1107 E. Geer St., Durham, NC (27704). 919-687-7080. Toll Free: 800-781-7774. Fax: 919-687-4996. Email: [email protected]. Website: mccorklesigns.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-9.

Reese Sign Service, P.O. Box 10593, Goldsboro, NC (27532-0593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Sign Technology Inc., 311 Berkley St., High Point, NC (27260). 336-887-3211. 800-767-0892. Fax: 336-887-5501. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FAYETTEVILLE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC

(27235).336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.




GASTONIAA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC


Sign Connection, 1660 Pacolet Ct. (28052). 704-868-4500. 800-922-2447. Fax: 704-868-4592. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


GOLDSBOROA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC



GREENSBORO A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC





Signworks of North Carolina, Inc., 373 Marco Blvd. Lexington, NC. (27295). 336-956-7446, 800-529-2817, Fax: 336-956-7410. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREENVILLE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC



HICKORY A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC




SSI Sign Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 3767, 935 23rd St. S.W., (28603). 828-322-5622. Fax: 828-322-8652. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HIGH POINT A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC



JACKSONVILLE Reese Sign Service, P.O. Box 10593, Goldsboro, NC (27532-

0593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KANNAPOLISA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC




KERNERSVILLE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC



MOORESVILLE/LAKE NORMAN.AAA/Ad Sign Corporation, 6100 Gun Club Rd., Winston

Salem, NC (27103), 336-766-3000. 800-457-3701. Fax: 336-766-0698. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.adsigncorp.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC (27235). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


MT. AIRY A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC



RALEIGHA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC




Harrell Sign Co., 512 Pershing Rd., (27608). 919-832-6878. Fax: 919-832-4907. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.




ROCKY MOUNT Reese Sign Service, P.O. Box 10593, Goldsboro, NC (27532-

0593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


STATESVILLE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC

(27235).336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Hi-Works, LLC, 213 Butterfield Circle, Statesville, NC (28625). 704-871-6209. Fax: 704-883-8938. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.hi-works.biz. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



WILMINGTON AAA/Ad Sign Corporation, 6100 Gun Club Rd., Winston




September Signs & Graphics, 7213-E Market St., Wilmington, NC (28411). 910-686-1647. Fax: 910-686-7787. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Thompson Signs Inc., 1466 North Rerr Ave., Wilmington, NC (28405). 910-791-6309. Fax: 910-395-0923. Email: ThompsonSigns@ ec.rr.com. Website: www.ThompsonSignsInc.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9.

WINSTON SALEM AAA/Ad Sign Corporation, 6100 Gun Club Rd., Winston




Davis Sign Company, 208 Regent Drive, (27103). 336-765-2990. Fax: 336-765-2997. Website: www.davissign co.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



NORTH DAKOTABISMARCK

Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot, ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Indigo Signworks, 735 Airport Road, Bismarck, ND (58504). 701-250-9696. Fax: 701-250-8686. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DEVILS LAKE Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,

ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Indigo Signworks, 1622 Main Ave, Fargo, ND (58103). 701-297-9696. Fax: 701-297-9697. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DICKINSON Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,



Keith Signs, 1795 S. Main Dickinson, ND. (58601). Ph/Fax: 701-225-2057. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FARGO Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,


Custom Graphics Inc., 2501 3rd Ave. N., Box 9734, Fargo, ND (58106-9734). 701-237-5685. 800-959-0914. Fax: 701-237-4158. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.customgraphicsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


GRAND FORKS Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,


Custom Graphics Inc., 2501 3rd Ave. N., Box 9734, Fargo, ND (58106-9734). 701-237-5685. 800-959-0914. Fax: 701-237-4158. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.customgraphicsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


JAMESTOWN Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,



MINOTBacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,



WILLISTONBacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,


OHIOAKRON

Adams Signs, 1100 Industrial Ave. SW. Massillion, OH (44647). 888-886-9911. Fax: 330-832-6999. Website: www.adamsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Archer Sign Corporation, 1917 Henry Ave., SW, Canton, OH (44706). 330-455-9995. Fax: 330-455-9994. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.archersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Ellet Sign Company, 3041 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron OH (44312). 330-628-9907. 888-652-8607. Fax 330-628-8347. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.elletneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

ATHENS Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville,OH (43702-0785).

740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CANTON Adams Signs, 1100 Industrial Ave. SW. Massillion, OH

(44647). 888-886-9911. Fax: 330-832-6999. Website: www.adamsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


CINCINNATI ABC Signs Inc., 38 W. McMicken Ave., (45202). 513-241-

8884. 888-335-NEON (6366). Fax: 513-241-8978. Website: abcsign.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Accent Signs & Graphics, 6610 Corporate Dr., Cincinnati, OH (45242). 513-489-7744. 800-927-NEON. 513-489-8552. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.cincinnatisigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Classic Sign Company, Inc. 112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH (45840). 419-420-0058. 800-700-1869. Fax: 419-420-0404. Website: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville,OH (43702-0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Quality Signs & Service Co., Inc., 1530 Production Dr. Burlington, KY (41005). 859-525-9966. Fax: 859-525-0304. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Tri-State Signs Unlimited, Inc., 9077 Sutton Place, Hamilton, OH (45011). 513-942-7446. 877-724-6461. Fax: 513-682-2302. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

United-Maier Signs, Inc., 1030 Straight St., Cincinnati, OH (45214). 513-681-6600. Fax: 513-681-0818. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.united-maier.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CIRCLEVILLE Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-

0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLEVELAND Adams Signs, 1100 Industrial Ave. SW. Massillion, OH

(44647). 888-886-9911. Fax: 330-832-6999. Website: www.adamsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



Brady Sign Co. 1721 Hancock Street, Sandusky, OH (44870). 888-626-5112. Fax: 419-625-5985. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


McQueen Sign Co., 2010 Vermilion Rd., Vermilion, OH (44089). 440-967-1137. 800-967-1137. Fax: 440-967-3534. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signature Sign Company, Inc., 1776 East 43rd St., Cleveland, OH (44103). 216-426-1234. Fax: 216-426-1261. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signaturesigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Wagner Sign Service & Lighting, 7135 West Ridge Road, Elyria, OH (44035). 440-245-6540. 886-924-6370.Fax: 440-233-6455. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.wagnersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLUMBUS All Star Sign Co., 112 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus, OH



Branham Sign Co., Inc., 127 Cypress St., Reynoldsburg, OH (43068) 740-964-9550. 888-976-7446. Fax: 740-964-9558. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.branhamsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Classic Sign Company, Inc. 112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH (45840). 419-420-0058. 800-700-1869. Fax: 419-420-0404. Website: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Columbus Sign Company. 1515 East Fifth Avenue. Columbus, OH (43219). 614-262-3133. Fax: 614-252-2594. Website: www.columbussign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

P.R. Signs and Service, 2501 Englewood Dr., Columbus, OH (43230). 614-475-6788. Fax: 614-475-6788. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Vision Co., Inc., 987 Claycraft Rd. Columbus, OH (43230). 614-475-5161. Fax: 614-864-0302. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

DAYTON Classic Sign Company, Inc. 112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH

(45840). 419-420-0058. 800-700-1869. Fax: 419-420-0404. Website: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Dynamics, 2781 Thunderhawk Ct., (45414). 937-264-2070. 800-298-7788. Fax: 937-264-2075. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signdynamics.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FINDLAYClassic Sign Company Inc.112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH

(45840). 419-420-0058, 800-700-1869, Fax:419-420-0404. Email: [email protected].

Toledo Sign Company, 2021 Adams, Toledo, OH (43624). 419-244-4444. Fax: 419-244-6546. E-mail: tsigns@ toledo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HAMILTON Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-

0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Triangle Sign Co., 221 North “B” St., (45013). 513-863-2578. Fax: 513-863-8740. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LANCASTER Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-0785)

740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MARIETTA Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH. (43702-

0785). 800-686-1870. 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEWARK Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785. Zanesville, OH (43702-0785)

800-686-1870. 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

NEW PHILADELPHIA Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-

0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-

0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SANDUSKYBrady Sign Co. 1721 Hancock Street, Sandusky, OH

(44870). 888-626-5112. Fax: 419-625-5985. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SPRINGFIELD Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-

0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TOLEDO Classic Sign Company Inc.112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH

(45840). 419-420-0058, 800-700-1869, Fax:419-420-0404. Email: [email protected].

Gardner Signs Inc., P.O. Box 352680, 3800 Airport Hwy. (43635). 419-385-6669. 800-537-2236. Fax: 419-385-7046. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.gardnersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Harmon Sign, 7844 West Central Ave., Toledo, OH (43617). 419-841-6656. Fax: 419-841-7160. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.harmonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Metro-Detroit Signs, Inc., 23544 Hoover, Warren, MI. (48089-1945). 586-759-2700. Fax: 586-759-2703. E-mail: metrodetroitsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Reason Sign Co. LLC. 2115 Loxley Rd. Toledo, OH (43613). 419-787-3223. Fax: 866-756-4016. Email: [email protected]. Website: www. reasonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Toledo Sign Company, 2021 Adams, Toledo, OH (43624). 419-244-4444. Fax: 419-244-6546. E-mail: tsigns@ toledosign.com. Website: www.toledosign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-

0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YOUNGSTOWN Archer Sign Corporation, 1917 Henry Ave., SW, Canton, OH

(44706). 330-455-9995. Fax: 330-455-9994. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.archersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Peskin Neon Sign Co., Inc., 3991 Simon Road (44512). 330-783-2470. Fax: 330-783-9704. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ZANESVILLE Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-

0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OKLAHOMAELK CITY

Signs Unllimited LC, Rt. 4, Box 7265 (73644). 580-225-3121. 877-525-3121. Fax: 580-225-1033. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAWTON Monkey Business, 212 SE Wallock, (73501). 580-357-


OKLAHOMA CITYGeneral Lighting & Sign, 2701 N.W. 1st St., Oklahoma

City, OK (73107). 405-235-3239. Fax: 405-235-3490. Website: www.generallighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Superior Neon Co., 2515 N. Oklahoma St. (73105). 405-528-5515. Fax: 405-528-5535. E-mail: sales@superior neon.com. Website: www.superiorneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

STILLWATER IrwinCustom Sign Co.,LLC 415 East 14th St. (74074). 405-

372-0657. Fax: 405-743-0919. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TULSA A-Max Signs, 9520 E. 55th Pl. (74145). 918-622-0651.

Fax: 918-622-0659. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Acura Neon, Inc., 1801 N. Willow Ave., Broken Arrow,

OK (74012). 918-252-2258. 918-252-3738. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.acuraneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Claude Neon Federal., 1225 N. Lansing Ave. (74106). 918-587-7171. Fax: 918-587-7176. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.cnfsigns.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OREGONALBANY

Foress Sign Company, 30255 Hwy. 34, (97321). 541-928-5858. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COOS BAY Art Signs, 63006 Hwy 101 S. (97420). 541-267-7894. Fax:

541-267-3514. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EUGENERamsay Signs of Eugene, 204 Jefferson St., (97402). 541-

342-1769. 800-937-7446. Fax: 541-683-3291. Website: ramsaysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PORTLAND Garrett Sign Company. 811 Harney St. Vancouver, WA.

(98660). 360-693-9081. 800-994-1191. Fax: 360-693-5948. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.garrettsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Hannah Sign Systems, LLC. 5101 SE 17th Ave., Portland, OR (97202). 503-946-8373. Fax: 503-206-4900. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.hannasignsystemsllc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Ramsay Signs, 9160 SE 74th Ave. (97206). 503-777-4555. 800-613-4555. Fax: 503-777-0220. Website: ramsaysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Security Signs, 2424 SE Holgate Blvd. (97202-4747). 503-232-4172. Fax: 503-230-1861. E-mail: info@securitysigns .com. Website: www.securitysigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 20100 SW 112th Avenue, Tualatin, OR (97062). 503-612-6672. Fax: 503-612-0914. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SALEM Cascade Signs & Neon, 2166 Wayside Terrace, N.E.

(97303). 503-378-0012. Fax: 503-362-8154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Ramsay Signs/Martin Bros. Signs, Inc., 204 Jefferson St., Eugene, OR (97402). 800-937-7446. 541-342-1769. Fax: 541-683-3291. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Salem Sign Co. Inc., 1825 Front St. N.E., (97303). 503-371-6362. Fax: 503-371-0901. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

THE DALLESStein Sign, P.O. Box 410, Corbett, OR (97019). 503-695-

3220. Fax: 503-695-6154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PENNSYLVANIAEastern Sign Tech, PO Box 564, Burlington, NJ (08016). 112


MidAtlantic Site Services, LLC., 313 Pennington Avenue, Waterford Works, NJ (08089). 856-768-1744. Fax: 856-768-1755. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.midatlanticsiteservices.com.


ALTOONAAltoona Neon & Sign Service, 809 S. 10th St. (16602). 800-

253-7446. 814-942-7488. Fax: 814-944-2198. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.altoonaneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Edmiston Signs, 809 N. 6th Street, Bellwood, PA (16617). 814-742-8930. Fax: 814-742-7321. [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Image Signs, Inc., 1720 B. Margaret Ave., (16602) 814-946-4663. Fax: 814-944-9554. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.imagesignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BLOOMSBURGFieseler Neon Sign Co., P.O. Box 699. Wilkes-Barre, PA.

(18702). 570-655-2976. Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.fieselerneons.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

21st Century Signs, 701 First St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA (17701). 570-368-3327. 800-909-2611. Fax: 570-368-8270. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.21stcenturysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BREEZEWOODWeyand Sign & Neon, 4277 Lincoln Way, Stoystown, PA

(15563). 814-893-5524. Fax: 814-893-5733. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHAMBERSBURGBaer’s Sign Service, 5307 Wayne Rd., (17201). 717-263-

1686. Fax: 717-263-7914. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.baersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CRANBERRYCustom Signs Inc., 1535 Millbrook Road (16127). 814-786-

7232. 800-698-9064. Fax: 814-786-7944. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.customsignsinc.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DUBOIS Sekula Sign Corp., 811-813 S. Brady St., P.O. Box 395

(15801). 814-371-4650. Fax: 814-371-8261. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..

EXTONGrid Sign Systems, 50 Senn Dr., Chester Springs, PA

(19425). 610-458-7510. 888-641-2145. Fax: 610-458-7560. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.gridsignsystems.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREENSBURGShamrock Signs, 535 Forest Ave., Carnegie, PA (15106).

412-279-2800. Fax: 412-279-2848. E-mail: info@ shamrocksigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Weyand Sign & Neon, 4277 Lincoln Way, Stoystown, PA (15563). 814-893-5524. Fax: 814-893-5733. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GROVE CITYCustom Signs Inc., 1535 Millbrook Road (16127). 814-786-

7232. 800-698-9064. Fax: 814-786-7944. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.customsigns inc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HANOVER W.J. Strickler Signs, Inc., 3999 Carlisle Pk., P.O. Box 175,

New Oxford, PA (17350). E-mail: info@stricklersigns .com. 717-624-8450. 800-222-0387. Fax: 717-624-7151. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JOHNSTOWNWeyand Sign & Neon, 4277 Lincoln Way, Stoystown, PA

(15563). 814-893-5524. Fax: 814-893-5733. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MONESSENPierre A. Luti Adv. Co., 24 Willow Dr. (15062). 724-684-

9030. Fax: 724-684-6368. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PHILADELPHIA ABCO Signs, 7300 N. Crescent Blvd., Suite 11,

Pennsauken, NJ (08110). 856-663-6001. Fax: 856-663-3816. E-mail: roccoatabcosigns.com. Website: www.abcosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Compass Sign Co., 3920 Nebraska St., Levittown, PA (19058-0830). 215-781-0430. Fax: 215-781-0433. E-mail:[email protected]. Website: www.compass-sign.net. 3-4-5-6-7-9.

Eastern Sign Tech, PO Box 564, Burlington, NJ (08016). 112 Connecticut Dr.. Burlington, NJ (08016). 609-261-2805. Fax: 609-518-3575. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.easternsigntech.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KC Sign & Awnings. 142 Conchester Hwy. Aston, PA (19014) 610-497-0111. 888-651-SIGN. Fax: 610-497-0110. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PITTSBURGH Accel Sign Group Inc., 5600 Harrison St. (15201).

412-781-7735. Fax: 412-781-7757. Website: www.accelsigngroup.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Atlas Sign Corp., 230 Northgate Drive, Warrendale, PA. (15086). 724-935-3620. 800-878-7446. Fax: 724-935-8788. Website: www.atlassigncorp.com1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Bunting Graphics Inc., 20 River Rd. Verona, PA (15147). 412-820-2200. 800-735-0445. Fax: 412-820-4404. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.buntinggraphics.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Clay Hardon Co., Box 7859, (15215). 412-963-0688. Fax: 412-963-7592. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Crest Adv. Co., 1529 Brodhead Rd., P.O. Box 209, Monaca, PA (15061). 724-774-4413. Fax: 724-774-3183. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Shamrock Signs, 535 Forest Ave., Carnegie, PA (15106). 412-279-2800. Fax: 412-279-2848. E-mail: info@ shamrocksigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Innovation, 514 German St., Harmony, PA (16037). 724-452-8699. Fax: 724-452-8629. Website: www. signinnovation.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Stat, 412 Harrison Dr., Jeannette, PA (15644). 724-527-7475. Fax: 724-527-7477. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signstatsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

READING B & R Signs, 523 Muhlenberg St. (19605-1720). 610-929-

3136. Fax: 610-929-2008. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SCRANTON Creative Sign Services, 1315 Mt. Cobb Rd., Lake Ariel, PA

(18436). 570-689-7030. Fax: 570-689-7031. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fieseler Neon Sign Co., P.O. Box 699. Wilkes-Barre, PA. (18702). 570-655-2976. Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.fieselerneons.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

STROUDSBURGFieseler Neon Signs, P.O. Box 699, Wilkes-Barre, PA

(18702). 570-655-2976. Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: [email protected].. Website: www.fieselerneons.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WASHINGTON Shamrock Signs, 535 Forest Avenue. Carnegie, PA (15106).


WILKES BARRE Fieseler Neon Signs, P.O. Box 699 (18702). 570-655-2976.

Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.fieselerneons.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILLIAMSPORT 21st Century Signs, 701 First St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA

(17701). 570-368-3327. 800-909-2611. Fax: 570-368-8270. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.21stcenturysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SOUTH CAROLINABEAUFORT

Coastal Signs, 2583 Bengal St., N. Charleston, SC (29406-9771). 843-747-6046. Fax: 843-797-5722. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Electric Sign Service. 4200 Dorchester Rd. Charleston, SC (29405). 843-554-3116. 866-529-1413. Fax: 843-529-1485. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.electricsign.net. 2-3-4-5-6-7

CHARLESTONCoastal Signs, 2583 Bengal St., N. Charleston, SC (29406-

9771). 843-813-5388. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ElectricSign Service. 4200 Dorchester Rd. Charleston, SC (29405). 843-554-3116. 866-529-1413. Fax: 843-529-1485. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.electricsign.net. 2-3-4-5-6-7

Miller Signs, 2302 Air Park Rd., (29406). 843-747-1920. 800-968-8543. Fax: 843-747-7151. E-mail: millersigns@ btitelecom.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Murray Sign Inc., 7293 Peppermill Pkwy., N. Charleston, SC (29418). 843-760-0074. Fax: 843-760-0082. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Roberts and Sons Signs, Inc. 3915 Savannah Hwy., Johns Island, SC. (29455). 843-571-3500, 1-800-571-3500. Fax: 843-571-3509. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.robsignco.com.

COLUMBIA Carolina Custom Signs, 500 Greenwood Rd., 500 Greenwood

Rd., W. Columbia, SC (29171) 803-791-7504. 800-368-9909. Fax: 803-739-2344. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ElectricSign Service. 4200 Dorchester Rd. Charleston, SC (29405). 843-554-3116. 866-529-1413. Fax: 843-529-1485. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.electricsign.net. 2-3-4-5-6-7

Magna Sign International, 224 Industrial Drive, Lexington, SC. (29072). 803-808-5600. Fax: 803-808-5684. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.MagnaSign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs Unlimited, 109 Wayside Dr., West Columbia, SC. (29169). 803-548-1303. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FLORENCE Tyson Sign Company Inc., P.O. Box 50580, Myrtle Beach, SC

(29579). 2487 Hwy. 501 E., Conway, SC (29526). 843-448-5168. 843-448-0535. E-mail: service@tyson sign.com. Website: www.tysonsign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREENVILLE Eckstein Signs, 1885 Nazareth Church Rd., Spartanburg,

SC (29301). 864-439-1182. E-mail: ecksteinsigns @aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Garfield Signs & Graphics, 203 Ford St., Greer, SC (29650). 864-848-0911. Fax: 864-848-0903. Contact: Mike Branz (cell) 864-415-8295. Website: www.GarfieldSigns.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


GREENWOOD Rainbow Neon Sign Co., Inc., P.O Box 712, East Durst Ave.

Ext. (29648). 803-223-8423. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MYRTLE BEACH Tyson Sign Company Inc., P.O. Box 50580, Myrtle Beach, SC

(29579). 2487 Hwy. 501 E., Conway, SC (29526). 843-448-5168. 843-448-0535. E-mail: service@tyson sign.com. Website: www.tysonsign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ORANGEBURGElectricSign Service. 4200 Dorchester Rd. Charleston, SC

(29405). 843-554-3116. 866-529-1413. Fax: 843-529-1485. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.electricsign.net. 2-3-4-5-6-7

ROCK HILLA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 8705 Triad Dr, Colfax, NC


SPARTANBURG Eckstein Signs, 1885 Nazareth Church Rd., Spartanburg,

SC (29301). 864-439-1182. E-mail: ecksteinsigns @aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Electric City Signs & Neon, Inc. 701 Hwy. 28 By Pass, P.O. Box 656. Anderson, SC (29622). 864-225-5351. Fax: 864-225-9050. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.electriccitysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Garfield Signs & Graphics, 203 Ford St., Greer, SC (29650). 864-848-0911. Fax: 864-848-0903. Contact: Mike Branz (cell) 864-415-8295. Website: www.GarfieldSigns.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SOUTH DAKOTAABERDEEN

Service Signs, 311 S. Roosevelt, P.O. Box 1172, (57401). 605-225-6845. 800-658-3317. Fax: 605-225-1643. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MITCHELLBruce Sign Company. 40535 254th St. (57301) 605-

996-5922. 800-654-1975. Fax: 605-996-8335. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.brucesignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RAPID CITY Conrad’s Big C. Signs Inc., 1740 E. North Street, Rapid City,

SD (57701). 605-348-8744. 800-456-5328. Fax: 605-348-7730. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Rosenbaum’s Sign Co., 1650 Samco Rd. (57702). 605-342-0481. 888-560-7446. Fax: 605-342-9474. [email protected] / [email protected]. Website: www.rosenbaumsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SIOUX FALLS Ace Neon Signs & Service, Inc., 403 N. Kiwanis Ave.,

(57104). 605-336-7031. Fax: 605-336-7054. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.aceneonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Creative Surfaces, Inc. 1701 F Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD (57104). 605-336-1572. Fax: 605-334-1376. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.creativesurfaces.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Pride Neon Signs, 3010 W 10th St., (57104). 605-336-3563. Fax: 605-336-6938. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.prideneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WATERTOWN Service Signs, 1005 21st st. SW, P.O. Box 433, (57201).


Stein Sign Display, 2020 4th Ave. SW, P.O. Box1237, Watertown, SD (57201). 888-886-4616. Fax: 605-882-7040. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TENNESSEEBRISTOL

Bristol Sign Co., P.O. Box 16938, Bristol, VA (24209-6938). 276-669-0811. 800-736-6180. Fax: 276-669-7120. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Snyder Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3647 CRS, Johnson City, TN (37602-3647). 423-282-6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. Website: www.snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLARKSVILLE Signs Now, 1537 Ft. Campbell Blvd. (37042). 931-503-

3030. Fax: 931-503-3035. E-mail: signsnow@clarksville .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLUMBIA Columbia Neon Co., Inc., 102 Nashville Hwy. (38401).

931-388-2455. Fax: 931-388-2456. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.columbianeon.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DICKSONA-1 Signs Inc., Hwy. 96, P.O. Box 247, (37055). 615-446-

2856. 800-446-0066. Fax: 615-446-6616. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREENEVILLE Snyder Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3647 CRS, Johnson City, TN

(37602-3647). 423-282-6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. Website: www.snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JOHNSON CITY Bristol Sign Co., P.O. Box 16938, Bristol, VA (24209-6938).

276-669-0811. 800-736-6180. Fax: 276-669-7120. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Snyder Signs, Inc., P.O. Box 3647, CRS (37601). 423-282-6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. Website: www.snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KINGSPORT Bristol Sign Co., P.O. Box 16938, Bristol, VA (24209-6938).

276-669-0811. 800-736-6180. Fax: 276-669-7120. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Snyder Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3647 CRS, Johnson City, TN (37602-3647). 423-282-6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KNOXVILLE Commercial Sign and Crane LLC, P.O.Box 1206, Seymour,

TN (37865). 865-573-9292, Fax: 865-573-9298. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.commercialsignandcrane.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Neon Service Co., Inc., 1007 May Ave., (37921). 865-546-6251. Fax: 865-546-6253. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signco Inc., 3101 Northwest Park Drive (37921). 865-947-2086. 865-947-2087. 865-947-2088. Fax: 865-947-2089. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LEBANONWitt Sign Co. Inc., P.O. Drawer 784, Lebanon, TN (37088-


MEMPHISB.A. Balton Sign Co., 825 Crystal Springs Dr., Rossville, TN

(38066). 901-355-4827. Fax: 901-854-7416. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.baltonsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Complete Lighting & Sign Service, Inc., 46 Mill Ave., (38105). 901-527-6580. Fax: 901-527-6532. E-mail: www. completelighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Frank Balton & Co., 5385 Pleasant View Rd. (38134). 901-388-1212. Fax: 901-388-9485. E-mail: signs@fbalton .com. Website: www.fbalton.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Memphis Sign Erectors, Inc., 2234 Dunn Rd. (38114). P.O. Box 18944 (38181-0944). 901-365-9119. Fax: 901-365-2730. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mid-South Signs, 3726 Getwell Cove, Memphis, TN (38118). 901-365-4379. Fax: 866-800-8441. Fax: 901-367-0661 Email: [email protected]. [email protected]. Website: www.midsouthsigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MORRISTOWN Scotty’s Sign Service, 1962 Deer Ridge Dr., Morristown, TN

(37814). 423-231-3433. Website: scottyssignservice. E-mail: [email protected] com. 2-4-6-7-9.

MT. JULIET Witt Sign Co. Inc., P.O. Drawer 784, Lebanon, TN (37088-


NASHVILLE AAA Sign Me Up, LLC, 2201 Dunn Avenue, Nashville, TN

(37211). 612-255-3825. Fax: 615-244-4825. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.signmeupllc.com.

August Enterprises, Inc., 5209 Pennsylvania Ave., Nashville, TN (37209). 615-463-2655. Fax: 615-463-2645. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: augustenterprises.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Boom Sign & Lighting, 184 Sharp Springs Rd., Smyrna, TN (37167). 615-355-5511. Fax: 615-459-0705. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Bozman Sign Co., Inc., 862 Easthagan Dr., Nashville, TN (37217). 615-331-0805. Fax: 615-831-9530. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.bozmansigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Commercial Lighting & Sign Service, Inc., 2215 Dortch Ave., Nashville, TN (37210). 615-726-3558, Fax: 615-726-3559. Email: [email protected].

Premier Sign Co. LLC, 1720 Ed Temple Blvd., (37208). 615-687-4200. Fax: 615-242-5118. E-mail: ccombs@ tristartransport.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs, Inc., 2705 Glenrose Ave., (37210). 615-831-1795. Fax: 615-333-9737. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PIGEON FORGESnyder Signs, Inc., P.O. Box 3647, CRS (37601). 423-282-

6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. Website: www.snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TEXASABILENE

Acme Sign & Plastics Co., P.O. Box 2977, Abilene, TX (79604). 1225 Walnut, Abilene, TX (79601). 325-677-9469. Fax: 325-677-3926. E-mail: acmesign@camalott .com. Website: www.acmesignandplastics.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Day Sign Co., P.O. Box 3416 (79604), 5050 East U.S. Hwy 80 (79601). 325-677-1201. Fax: 325-677-6115. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.daysigncoinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

AMARILLO AAA Signs of Amarillo, 6337 Canyon Dr. (79110). 806-

353-3536. 800-658-9775. Fax: 806-353-7365. E-mail: [email protected].

Hoarel Sign Co., 819 NE 7th (79107). P.O. Box 1832, (79105). 806-373-2175. 800-852-5859. Fax: 806-373-2329. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Wellborn Sign Co., 700 E. 10th (79101). 806-331-3563. Fax: 806-331-3569. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.wsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ARLINGTON Global Signs Inc., 5105 E. California Parkway, Forth Worth,

TX, (76119). 817-834-1123, 1-877-309-2610. Fax: 817-595-3885. Email: contact@global signsinc.com. Website: www.globalsignsinc.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


SIGNS MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE CORP. 4610 Mint Way (75236). 817-861-1234. 972-850-3300. 214-339-2227. 800-333-7137. Fax: 214-339-9987 or 972-850-3400. (State Lic. # TSCL 18015, TSCL 18016, TECL 17503). E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signsmanufacturing.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

AUSTIN A-1 Signs-WSL, 20286 FM 2252 (78266). 830-609-6246

office, 830-609-2220 shop, Fax: 830-609-4660. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Lewis Sign, PO Box 1665, 16910 S. IH35 (shipping address only), Buda, TX (78610). 512-312-4555. Fax: 512-312-4551. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Crafters, Inc. 2401 I-35 S., San Marcos, TX. (78666). 512-392-0900, Fax: 512-392-3363. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.signcrafters.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BAY CITY A-VMC Signs, Inc., 102 E. Mockingbird Lane, P.O. Box 3944,

Victoria, TX (77903). 361-575-0548. Fax: 361-575-8464. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.vmcsigns.com. 2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Works, 105 E. Brazos (77901). 800-364-2249. 361- 578-6202. Fax: 361-572-0711. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BEAUMONT D&S Sign, 790 Chamberlin St., (77707). 800-627-7952.

Fax: 409-842-0049. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BEEVILLE A-VMC Signs, Inc., 102 E. Mockingbird Lane, P.O. Box 3944,

Victoria, TX (77903). 361-575-0548. Fax: 361-575-8464. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.vmcsigns.com. 2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


BROWNSVILLE A-1 Skylite Signs, 1301 Maco Drive, Pharr, TX (78577). 956-

588-4000. 866-659-1454, 866-659-1454, Fax: 956-588-4002. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.A1skylitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

AAA Electrical Signs, P.O. Box 3245, McAllen, TX (78502). 956-682-7831, 800-825-5376, Fax: 956-464-2408. Email: [email protected], Website: www.3asigns.com.

Godwin & Son Signs, 313 Hanmore Industrial Pkwy, Harlingen. (78550). 956-423-2689. 800-779-4635. Fax: 956-423-3914. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.godwinsigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gulf Coast Sign Co., 951 Falcon Blvd., San Benito, TX (78586). 956-399-0755. Fax: 956-399-0757. [email protected]. Website: www.gulfcoastsigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Hiway Neon Sign Company, 1301 Maco Dr., Pharr, TX (78577). 956-702-0692. 888-658-6366. Fax: 956-702-1759. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.hiwayneonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BRYANWakefield Sign Service, 10187 State Highway 30, College

Station, TX (77845). 979-776-5800. Fax: 979-776-5882. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signsourcetx.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLLEGE STATION Wakefield Sign Service, 10187 State Highway 30, College

Station, TX (77845). 979-776-5800. Fax: 979-776-5882. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signsourcetx.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CORPUS CHRISTI A-VMC Signs, Inc., 102 E. Mockingbird Lane, P.O. Box

3944, Victoria, TX (77903). 361-575-0548. Fax: 361-575-8464. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.vmcsigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


Homeport Sign Service & Lighting Maint., Inc., 1702 Saratoga, P.O. Box 271074, (78427). 361-851-8735. Fax: 361-851-2692. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

S&G Signs, 2249 Lipan, Corpus Christi, TX. (78408).. 361-883-7446. Fax: 361-883-7447. Email: info@signsand graphics.com. Website: www.signsandgraphics.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CORSICANA Corsicana Sign & Crane Corp., 6173 S. I - 45 E., Corsicana,

TX (75109) 903-872-7441. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DALLAS Accent Graphics Inc., 523 E. Rock Island Rd., Grand

Prairie, TX (75050). 800-810-3044. Fax: 800-810-3045. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: accentgraphicsinc .com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Barnett Signs, inc. 4250 Action Drive. Mesquite, TX (75150). 972-681-8800. Fax: 972-681-8824. Email: kelly@barnett signs.com. Website: www.barnettsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Beacon Sign & Lighting, 1234 S. Alexander Avenue, Duncanville, TX (75137). 972-298-2413, Fax: 972-298-2453. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.beaconsi.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

City Sign Services, Inc., 3914 Elm St. (75226). 214-826-4475. Fax: 214-826-4722. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

Delta Signs, 1802 Hickory Drive. Fort Worth, TX (76117). 817-838-0213. Metro 866-643-3582. Fax: 817-665-0167. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Global Signs Inc., 5105 E. California Parkway, Forth Worth, TX, (76119). 817-834-1123, 1-877-309-2610. Fax: 817-595-3885. Email: contact@global signsinc.com. Website: www.globalsignsinc.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SIGNS MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE CORP., 4610 Mint Way, Dallas, TX (75236). 214-339-2227. 972-850-3300. 817-861-1234. 800-333-7137. Fax: 214-339-9987 or 972-850-3400. (State Lic. # TSCL 18015, TSCL 18016, TECL 17503). E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signsmanufacturing.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO 1671 Riverview Drive, Lewisville, TX (75056). 214-734-2804. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EL CAMPO A-VMC Signs, Inc., 102 E. Mockingbird Lane, P.O. Box

3944, Victoria, TX (77903). 361-575-0548. Fax: 361-575-8464. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.vmcsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


EL PASO Rick’s Sign Shop, 534 Sandy Lane (79907). 915-872-9900.

877-9902. Fax: 915-872-9990. E-mail: rfrancis@ elp.rr.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Sunland Signs, P.O. Box 971093, (79997). 915-590-1901. 800-848-2676. Fax: 915-590-1903. E-mail: sunland [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FORT WORTH Accent Graphics Inc., 523 E. Rock Island Rd., Grand Prairie,

TX (75050). 972-399-0333. 800-810-3044. Fax: 800-810-3045. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: accentgraphisinc.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Advance Sign Company, 813 FM 917 West, Joshua, TX (76058). 817-558-9229. 817-645-6763. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Advantage Signs Inc., 3100 Handley-Ederville Rd., Suite B. Rihland Hills, TX (76118). 817-589-8588. Fax: 817-595-7510. Website: www.advantagecgssigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Delta Signs, 1802 Hickory Drive. Fort Worth, TX (76117). 817-838-0213. Metro 866-643-3582. Fax: 817-665-0167. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Global Signs Inc., 5105 E. California Parkway, Forth Worth, TX, (76119). 817-834-1123, 1-877-309-2610. Fax: 817-595-3885. Email: contact@global signsinc.com. Website: www.globalsignsinc.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Shields Signs, Inc., 3201 S. Cravens Rd., P.O. Box 8432 (76112). 817-457-1140. Fax: 817-457-0719. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SIGNS MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE CORP., 4610 Mint Way, (75236) 817-861-1234. 214-339-2227. 972-850-3300. 800-333-7137. Fax: 214-339-9987 or 972-850-3400. (State Lic. # TSCL 18015, TSCL 18016, TECL 17503). E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.signsmanufacturing.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HARLINGEN A-1 Skylite Signs, 1301 Maco Drive, Pharr, TX (78577). 956-



Godwin & Son Signs, 313 Hanmore Industrial Pkwy, Harlingen. (78550). 956-423-2689. 800-779-4635. Fax: 956-423-3914. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.godwinsigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 9.

Gulf Coast Sign Co., 951 Falcon Blvd., San Benito, TX (78586). 956-399-0755. Fax: 956-399-0757. [email protected] or [email protected]. Web: www.gulfcoastsigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.



HOUSTONAce Advertising Signs, 6211 W. 34th Street, Houston, TX

(77092). 713-682-1678. 800-967-6668. Fax: 713-682-1677. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.aceadvertisingsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Ad Display Sign Systems, Inc., 27255 Katy Freeway. Katy, TX (77494). 281-392-2828. Fax: 281-392-7446. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Bakers’ Sign & Lighting, Installation & Electrical, P.O. Box 8563, Grangerland, TX (77302). 936-446-1239. Fax: 936-231-1220.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

Brothers Lighting & Electrical Specialist, Inc., 303 Wells Fargo Dr., Ste B-16, Houston, TX (77090). 281-444-7737. Fax: 281-444-7720. Website: www.brotherslighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEC Signage + Architectural Products, 1122 Lauder Rd. (77039). 281-987-1144. 800-929-4609. Fax: 281-987-9443. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Quality Signs, Inc., 10205 Market St., (77029). 713-671-9222. FAX: 713-674-3837. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Reliable Signs, 8732 Meadowcroft, Houston, TX. (77063). 713-781-0504. Fax: 713-781-0191. Email: [email protected]. Website: reliable-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

State Sign Corporation, 7630 Hansen Rd. (77061). 713-943-1832. Fax: 713-943-9771. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.statesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KILLEEN Belco Signs, Inc., 217 E. Cox Dr., P.O. Box 2409, Harker

Heights, TX (76548). 254-699-9165. Fax: 254-699-2427. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAREDOA-1 Signs W.S.L., 20286 FM 2252 (78266) 830-609-6246

office. 830-609-2220 shop. Fax: 830-609-4660. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.


Gulf Coast Sign Co., 951 Falcon Blvd., San Benito, TX (78586). 956-399-0755. Fax: 956-399 [email protected] or [email protected]. Web: www.gulfcoastsigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LONgvIEwDesign Center Signs, 3245 W. Grande Blvd., Tyler, TX

(75703), 903-561-4995. 866-561-4995. Fax: 903-561-4444. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.designcentersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LUBBOCK All Star Signs, 110 Smith, New Home, TX (79383). 806-

441-5118, 806-789-5616. Fax: 806-924-7597. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Garrison Bros. Signs, Inc., 2523 E. 50th St., (79404). 806-744-1161. Fax: 806-744-9628. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Haden Signs of Texas, Inc., 1102 30th St., (79405). 806-744-4404. Fax: 806-744-1327. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LUfKINMonday Sign Service LLC, 1009 Wankan St., Nacogdoches,

TX. (75964). 936-564-4304, Fax: 936-564-4266. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mondaysignservice.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-9. TSCL# 18142, MSE LIC # 79470

MCALLEN A-1 Skylite Signs, 1301 Maco Drive, Pharr, TX (78577). 956-


AAA Electrical Signs, P.O. Box 3245, McAllen, TX (78502). 956-628-7831. 800-825-5376. Fax: 956-464-2408. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.3asigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Godwin & Son Signs, 313 Hanmore Industrial Pkwy, Harlingen. (78550). 956-423-2689. 800-779-4635. Fax: 956-423-3914. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.godwinsigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 9.

Gulf Coast Sign Co., 951 Falcon Blvd., San Benito, TX (78586). 956-399-0755. Fax: 956-399 [email protected] or [email protected]. Web: www.gulfcoastsigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


NACOgDOCHESMonday Sign Service LLC, 1009 Wankan St., Nacogdoches,

TX. (75964). 936-564-4304, Fax: 936-564-4266. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mondaysignservice.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-9. TSCL# 18142, MSE LIC # 79470

SAN ANTONIO A-1 Signs-WSL, 20286 FM 2252, (78266). 830-609-6246.

Fax: 830-609-4660. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Website: www.a1signstexas.com.


Aetna Sign Group, Ltd., 300 Austin Hwy., Ste. 100, (78209). 210-826-2800. Fax: 210-477-2323. Website: www.aetnasign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Facility Solutions Group, 11115 Iota Drive., (78217). 210-657-2357. Fax: 210-657-6760. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.fsgi.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SAN MARCOSSign Crafters, Inc. 2401 I-35 S., San Marcos, TX. (78666).

512-392-0900, Fax: 512-392-3363. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.signcrafters.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TEMPLEBelco Signs, Inc., 217 E. Cox Dr., P.O. Box 2409, Harker

Heights, TX (76548). 254-699-9165. Fax: 254-699-2427. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TEXARKANAHightech Signs, 3502 New Boston, (75501). 903-838-8999.

800-925-6560. Fax: 903-831-5042. Website: www.high techsign.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Whatley Sign Co., 1109 E. 51st St., Texarkana, TX (71854). 870-773-2139. Toll Free: 877-255-7446. Fax: 870-772-5703. E-mail: [email protected]. website: www.whatleysign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TYLER Design Center Signs, 3245 W. Grande Blvd., Tyler, TX

(75703), 903-561-4995. 866-561-4995. Fax: 903-561-4444. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.designcentersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

vICTORIA A-VMC Signs, Inc., 102 E. Mockingbird Lane, Victoria, TX

(77904). 361-575-0548. Fax: 361-575-8464. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.vmcsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


wACOBelco Signs, Inc., 217 E. Cox Dr., P.O. Box 2409, Harker

Heights, TX (76548). 254-699-9165. Fax: 254-699-2427. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

wICHITA fALLSImage Advertising Co., 812 Waco St., (76301). P.O. Box

2225 (76307). 940-766-4307. Fax: 940-766-0014. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

UTAHYESCO, 1605 S. Gramercy Rd, Salt Lake City, UT (84104)

801-487-8481. Fax: 801-467-3447. Website: wwww.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CEDAR CITY Rainbow Sign & Banner Inc. 244 North Westview Dr., #1,

(84720). 435-628-5107, 800-319-3545. Fax: 435-628-0499. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LOgAN YESCO. 1651 North 1000 West, Logan, UT (84321). 435-

774-8800. Fax: 435-774-8801. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OgDEN Allied Electric Sign & Awning Co., 1920 South 900 West, Salt


YESCO, 2767 Industrial Dr., (84401). 801-621-4710. Fax: 801-399-9648. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

OREMAllied Electric Sign & Awning Co., 1920 South 900 West, Salt


YESCO, 997 North, 1580 West, Orem, UT (84057). 801-226-1600. Fax: 801-762-0036. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SALT LAKE CITYAllied Electric Sign & Awning Co., 1920 South 900 West, Salt


Gillies Signs & Design, 1760 S. Redwood Rd., (84104). 801-973-4330. Fax: 801-973-9935. 800-359-7446. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Image Sign & Lighting, 11474 S., 3060 W., S. Jordan, UT (84095). 801-364-3273. Fax: 801-364-3276. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

YESCO, 1605 S. Gramercy Rd, Salt Lake City, UT (84104) 801-487-8481. Fax: 801-467-3447. Website: wwww.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. gEORgE Allied Electric Sign & Awning Co., 1920 South 900 West, Salt


Rainbow Sign & Banner Inc. 181 East Riverside Dr., St. George, UT (874790). 435-628-5107, 800-319-3545. Fax: 435-628-0499. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 4679 S. River Rd. St. George, UT (84790). 435-628-0350. Fax: 435-628-3090. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

vERMONTTwin State Signs Inc., 14 Gauthier Dr., Essex Junction, VT

(05452-2825). 802-872-8949. 800-696-7289.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


VIRGINIAARK Sign Services, Inc., 3622 East St., Hyattsville, MD

(20785). 301-384-1300. 888-275-SIGN(7446). Fax: 301-384-1304. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ARKsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


ALEXANDRIA Gable Signs & Graphics, Inc., 7440 Fort Smallwood Rd.,


ARLINGtoNSterico Signs, Inc., 16159 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg,


BRIStoL Bristol Sign Co., P.O. Box 16938, Bristol, VA (24209-6938).

276-669-0811. 800-736-6180. Fax: 276-669-7120. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Snyder Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3647 CRS, Johnson City, TN (37602-3647). 423-282-6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. Website: www.snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHARLottESVILLE Hightech Signs Electrical, 2165 Seminole Trail (22901). 800-

482-6603. Fax: 434-974-6898. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Moore Sign Corp., 901 Old Bermuda Hundres Rd., Chester,

VA (23836). 804-748-5836. Fax: 804-748-3055. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHESAPEAKE Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757-

545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CoLoNIAL HEIGHtSMoore Sign Corp., 901 Old Bermuda Hundres Rd., Chester,

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Talley Sign Co., 1908 Chamberlayne Ave., P.O. Box 27386. (23261). 800-842-6366. 804-649-0325. Fax: 804-643-1721. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RoANoKE Budget Signs LLC, 3122 Williamson Rd., (24012). 540-

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StAUNtoN Hightech Signs Electrical, 2165 Seminole Trail,

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(21740). 540-667-5260.800-222-0387. Fax: 540-582-1475. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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AUBURNLumin-Art Signs, Inc., 3931 B St. NW (98001). 800-925-

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BREMERtoN Hanson Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 928, Silverdale, WA (98383).

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CHEHALISEsco Pacific Signs, Inc., 627 N.W. Middle Street, (98532).

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EVEREtt Berry Neon Signs Systems, 7400 Hardeson Rd. (98203).

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KENNEWICK Eagle Signs, LLC, 1511 South Keys Rd, Yakima, WA (98901).


Quality Sign Service, Inc. 9312 W. 10th Ave., Kennewick, WA (99336). 509-586-0585. Fax: 509-628-1399. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO 9304 W Clearwater Drive, Suite B, Kennewick, WA 99336. 509-783-4589, Fax: 509-735-1381. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-9.

LyNNWooDYESCO 2125 196th Street SW #107, Lynnwood, WA 98036

425-329-0041, Fax: 425-329-0044. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MoUNt VERNoN Meyer Sign & Advertising Co. Inc., 2608 Hwy. 99 South

(98273). 360-424-1325. 800-285-4598. Fax: 360-424-5212. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.meyersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signmart LLC, 1515-A Freeway Dr., Mount Vernon, WA (98273). 360-428-4895. 877-755-0025. Fax: 360-428-4975. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www. signmartusa.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PoRt ANGELES Hanson Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 928, Silverdale, WA (98383).

360-613-9550.800-603-6015, Fax: 360-613-9515. Website: www.hansonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RENtoNInsignia Sign Inc., 325 Burnett Ave. North, P.O. Box 2849,

Renton, WA (98056). 425-917-2109. Fax: 425-917-0153. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SEAttLE Apollo Signs, 9800 Harbour Place, Ste. 208, Mukilteo, WA

(98275). 425-349-5044. Fax: 425-349-5045. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

City Lights Sign Company, 902 NW 49th St., (98107). 206-789-4747. Fax: 206-789-3316. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.citylightssign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Western Neon, 2700 First Ave. S. (98134). 206-682-7738. Fax: 206-682-8159. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.westernneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SPoKANE A-1 Illuminated Sign Co., Inc., 511 N. Ella Rd., Spokane

Valley, WA (99212). 509-534-6134. Fax: 509-534-6013. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Arctic Lighting and Electric LLC., 2307 N. Woodruff Rd., Spokane Valley. WA (99206). 509-533-9350. Fax: 509-533-9353. Website: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Baldwin Sign Company, 6409 N. Pittsburg P.O. Box 6819, Spokane, WA. (99217). 509-489-9191. Fax: 509-489-3117. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.baldwinsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Service & Mfg. Inc., 10014 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID (83835-9229). 208-772-8571. 800-225-1014. Fax: 208-772-8572. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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Plumb Sign Incorporated, 909 S. 28th St. (98409) 253-473-3323. Fax: 253-472-3107. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

YESCO 7515A E. Portland Ave. Tacoma, WA (98404). 253-722-5753. Fax: 253-722-5757. Website: www.yesco.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

VANCoUVER Garrett Sign Company. 811 Harney St. Vancouver, WA.

(98660). 360-693-9081. 800-994-1191. Fax: 360-693-5948. Email: [email protected]. W ebsite: www.garrettsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Security Signs, 5615 SE Scenic Lane Ste. 206, Vancouver, WA (98661). 360-606-4960. Fax: 360-718-2782. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: securitysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WENAtCHEEGraybeal Signs Inc., 1909 N. Wenatchee Ave., (98801).

509-662-6926. Fax: 509-663-4583. Website: www.graybealsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

yAKIMA Eagle Signs, LLC, 1511 S Key Rd, Yikima, WA, (98901). 509-

453-5511. 800-693-2453. Fax 509-453-7912. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Wells Signs, Inc., 712 S. 2nd St. Yakima, WA (98901). 509-248-5080. Fax: 509-248-5082. Email: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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W.J. Strickler Signs, Inc., 16803 S. Notley Rd., Hagerstown, MD (21740). 301-790-3555. 800-222-0387. Fax: 301-582-1475. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHARLEStoN Advertising Art Sign Co., 915 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV.



CLARKSBURG Floyd Sign Co., 34 N. Locust St., Buckhannon, WV, (26201).

304-472-4961. 800-347-0651. Fax: 304-472-6945. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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MARtINSBURG Baer’s Sign Service, 5307 Wayne Rd., (17201). 717-263-

1686. Fax: 717-263-7914. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.baersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kenney Signs, Inc., 11307 Hopewell Rd., Hagerstown, MD (21740). 800-358-8004. Fax: 301-689-8335. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

W.J. Strickler Signs, Inc., 16803 S. Notley Rd., Hagerstown, MD. (21740). 301-790-3555. 800-222-0387. Fax: 301-582-1475. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Western Maryland Sign Service Inc., 14 Village Parkway, Frostburg MD (21532). 301-777-3333. 888-538-3330. Fax: 301-777-3358. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.


MORGANTOWN City Neon Inc., 428 Industrial Ave., P.O. Box 40, (26507-

0040). 304-599-1854. Fax: 304-599-5852. www.cityneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WISCONSINAlpha Neonx Sign & Lighting, LLC. 11607 W. Dearborn Ave.,

Milwaukee, WI (53226). 414-431-6688. Fax: 414-431-4949. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.alpha-neonx.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Badger Lighting & Sign, 19355 Janacek Court, Suite 201, Brookfield, WI (53045). 262-787-8000. Fax: 262-787-8040. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Creative Sign Co. Inc., 505 Lawrence Dr., Depere, WI. (54115). 920-336-8900. Toll Free: 800-246-1974. Fax: 920-336-8003. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.greenbaysigns.com. 2-5-6-7-9.

Jones Sign Co., 1711 Scheuring Rd., DePere, WI (54115). 800-536-7446. Fax: 920-983-9145. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.jonessign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Lemberg Electric, 4805 N. 128th St. Suite 100. Brookfield, WI (53005). 262-781-1500. Fax: 262-781-1599. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BURLINGTON Burli Signs, 125 Front St., (53105). 414-763-7654. Fax:

414-763-1879. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EAU CLAIRE Jay‘s Sign Service, Inc., 138 Race St., (54703). 715-835-

0501. Fax: 715-832-7771. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.jayssignservice.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-9.


Wisco Signs, Inc., 2502 Melby St., P.O. Box 1106 (54703). 715-835-6189. Fax: 715-835-6868. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FOND DU LACSigns& Screenprinting, N 5528 Miranda Way, (54937). 920-

921-7181. 800-201-7553. Fax: 920-921-8129. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.flywaysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREEN BAY Colortech of Wisconsin, Inc., 1011 Ashwaubenon St.,

(54304). 920-337-0660. 800-236-1321. Fax 920-337-9175. Website: www.colortechwi.com. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jones Sign, 1711 Scheuring Rd., DePere, WI (54115). 800-536-7446. Fax: 920-983-9145. E-mail: sales@jonessign .com. Website: www.jonessign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Reinhold Sign Service, Inc., 2070 Holmgren Way, (54304) 920-494-7161. Fax: 920-494-8720. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.ReinholdSigns.com. 5-6-7-9.

KENOSHA Sign-Craft, Inc., 8635 Hollander Dr., Franksville, WI (53126).


LA CROSSE La Crosse Sign Co., Inc., 1450 Oak Forest Dr., (54650). 608-

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MADISONCapital City Neon Sign Co., Inc., 2714 Industrial Dr.,

(53713). 608-222-1881. Fax: 608-222-1889. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

J.N.B. Signs Inc., 1221 Venture Dr., Suite 1, Janesville, WI (53546) 608-754-6338. 800-243-7997. Fax: 608-754-7822. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Wisconsin Sign & Graphics, LLC, 2182 County Road MM, Fitchburg, WI (53575) 608-291-0240, 811-870-5705. Fax: 608-291-0240. Email: [email protected], Website: www.wissign.com. 4-5-6-7-9.

MANITOWOCRLO Sign Inc., 1030 Ontario Ave. (53081) 920-457-6602.


MILWAUKEE Sign-Craft, Inc., 8635 Hollander Dr., Franksville, WI (53126).


RACINE Sign-Craft, Inc., 8635 Hollander Dr., Franksville, WI (53126).


SHEBOYGANRLO Sign Inc., 1030 Ontario Ave. (53081) 920-457-6602.


SUPERIORLakehead Sign Co., Inc., 910 Hammond Ave., Superior, WI

(54880). 715-394-6480. Fax: 715-395-7867. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Summit Signs, 5051 Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN (55811) 218-740-2754, Fax: 218-728-2163. Website: www.summit-signs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Todd Signs, 5147 Miller Trunk Hwy. Duluth, MN (55811). Email: [email protected]. 218-729-6800. Fax: 218-729-6434. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WAUSAU D & L Signs, Inc., 5307 Fuller St., Weston, WI (54476). 715-

359-8846. Fax: 715-355-1599. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Super Lettering & Signs Inc., 4308 Transport Way, Weston, WI (54476). 715-355-1177. Fax: 715-355-1183. Website: www.superlettering.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Wausau Signs, 1609 Bovine Circle, (54401). 715-675-3302. Fax: 715-675-3303. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WISCONSIN DELLS La Crosse Sign Co., Inc., 1450 Oak Forest Dr., Onalaska,

WI (54650). 608-781-1450. Fax: 608-781-1451. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WYOMINGBar-D Sign, Inc., 2425 East Yellowstone, Casper, WY

(82609). 307-234-6100, Fax: 307-235-1127. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.bardsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CASPER Gordon Sign, 1805 Pacific Ave., Cheyenne, WY (82007).

307-637-7446, Fax: 307-637-6609. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.gordonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Nix Sign Co., 5025 W. Yellowstone Hwy. (82604). 307-235-1997. Fax: 307-237-6608. E-mail: [email protected]. Email: www.nixsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHEYENNE Gordon Sign, 1805 Pacific Ave., Cheyenne, WY (82007).


CODY Sign Products Inc., 1664 Terra Ave., P.O. Box 482, Sheridan,

WY. (82801). 307-672-3145. 800-532-4753. Fax: 406-252-6654. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GILLETTE Conrad’s Big C. Signs Inc., 1740 E. North Street, Rapid City,

SD (57701). 605-348-8744. 800-456-5328. Fax: 605-348-7730. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gordon Sign, 1805 Pacific Ave., Cheyenne, WY (82007). 307-637-7446, Fax: 307-637-6609. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.gordonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Products Inc., 1664 Terra Ave., P.O. Box 482, Sheridan, WY. (82801). 307-672-3145. 800-532-4753. Fax: 406-252-6654. E-mail: sales@signproducts inc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ROCK SPRINGSGordon Sign, 1805 Pacific Ave., Cheyenne, WY (82007).


SHERIDANSign Products Inc., 1664 Terra Ave., P.O. Box 482, Sheridan,

WY. (82801). 307-672-3145. 800-532-4753. Fax: 406-252-6654. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CANADAVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Atlas Sign & Awning Company, 26697 Gloucester Way, Langley, BC, Canada V4W 3S8, 604-856-7983. 800-882-1018. Fax: 604-856-7625. E-mail: kevin@atlassign awning.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Galaxie Signs Ltd., 5085 Regent St., Burnaby, BC V5C 4H4, 604-291-6011. Fax: 604-291-7138. [email protected]. Website: www.galaxiesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Top’s Lighting 2003 Ltd., Sign Installation & Service, 8750 Heather St., Vancouver, BC. V6P359. 604-327-4040. Fax: 604-324-5613. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICKHansen Signs, 60 Halifax St., Moncton, NB E1C 9R9, 506-

859-7600. Fax: 506-859-4095. E-mail: hansensi@nbnet .nb.ca. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIODial ONE Excalibur Sign & Neon, 34 Alpha Mill Rd. L5N

1H6, 905-567-6366. Fax: 905-567-1166. E-mail: [email protected]. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OTTAWA, ONTARIOGolden Triangle Sign/GT signs.com, Ottawa, Ontario, 613-

253-SIGN. or 1-866-497-7779 Fax: 613-253-7446. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.gtsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TORONTO, ONTARIO The Brothers Markle Inc., 3530 Pharmacy Ave M1W 2S7,

416-495-9888. Fax: 416-495-9996. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sunset Neon, 435 Enfield Rd., Burlington, ON Canada L7T 2X5, 905-635-2970. Fax: 905-639-7132. E-mail: dcarley @sunsetneon.com. Website: www.sunsetneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MONTREAL-QUEBECBarbo Signs, Inc., 395 Boul Industriel, St. Eustache J7R

5R3, 450-473-0783. Fax: 450-473-9066. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.barbosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PUERTO RICOSAN JUAN

Image Builders/Multi Plastics Inc., P.O. Box 907, Saint Just, PR (00978-0907). 787-761-4010. Fax: 787-748-2310. Luis E. Marini Roig (President and CEO) 787-379-5649. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.imagebuilderspr.com. LIC #:00RL2-123450-00840.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.


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3A Composites USA Inc. 7

3M Commercial Graphics 52

A&C Plastic Products 31

Aeromatrix Inc. 9

Alpina Manufacturing LLC 52

Alpina Manufacturing LLC 53

Alt Sales 28

Arris Sign Systems 52

Arlon Adhesives & Film Div. 19

AXYZ International 51

Charleston Industries Inc. 23

Charleston Industries Inc. 54

Computerized Cutters Inc. 27

CPI Advanced Inc. 54

Daktronics Inc. 46

Earl Mich Co. 17

Electraled Inc. 48

Elliott Equipment Co. 21

Esco Mfg., Co. 52

FESPA 44

GE Lighting Solutions 53

GE Lighting Solutions IFC

Gemini Inc. 20

Howard Industries 34

Icosabrain 49

International Light Technologies 25

Mactac 54

Mimaki USA 13

Mutoh America Inc. 11

National Banner Co., Inc. 50

Nazdar 45

Ornamental Post & Panel System 54

Panel Processing 51

Parker Davis Co., Inc. 49

Roland DGA Corp. 1

Sign America Inc. 30

Sign Builders 26

Sign Hardware USA 52

Sign Pro Systems 50

Signage and Graphics Summit 35

Signs365.com 52

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SignWeb 41

Sloanled 15

SouthernAluminumFinishingCo. 53

SpecialtyGraphicImagingAssn. 37

STBookDivision 29

STBookDivision 49

STBookDivision 54

STBookDivision 55

SummaInc. 3

TechnoInc. 53

UniversalProductsInc. 36

USLedLtd. 33

Visiontech 50

WatchfireSigns 53

WorldWideSignSystems 29

WorldWideSignSystems 54

Yesco 5

Yesco 47

Z3Graphics 10

ZeronineMfg.,Co.Inc. 53

ZeronineMfg.,Co.Inc. OBC

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This past weekend, I put on my Signage Foundation (SFI) hat and drove north to Lake Erie and the Midwest Sign Assn.’s (MSA) summer meeting. Two decades ago, I went to all the MSA meetings, usually four times a year, and I really learned about the industry by hanging out with some wonderful sign people.

To my most pleasant surprise, many of the retired gentlemen from that era attended. At the banquet, Carl Wagner, Wagner Sign Co. (Elyria, OH), accompanied by numerous grandchildren and a great grandchild, was honored with MSA’s Distinguished Service Award. All of the former award winners were present as well: Herb Scott, Tubelite (Columbus, OH), the inaugural 2000 recipient (who was mentioned last month in the Columbus Sign Co. centennial article); Cal Lutz (2002), DaNite Sign Co. (Columbus); and Dan Kasper (2006), Harmon Sign Co. (Toledo, OH). Truly great honors, these awards are only bestowed when deemed worthy, not every year.

Carl served as MSA president from 1991-1993; Cal was his predecessor (1989-1991), and Dan served first (1985-1987). (Carl’s son, Mark, headed up MSA in 2005-2006.) In addition, Dan presided as chairman of the board of the Intl. Sign Assn. (ISA) in 1996, and Cal followed suit in 2000.

Tom Brokaw lauds The Greatest Generation, and these gentlemen are my sign-industry counterpart. Perhaps it’s a Midwest thing, but none of them are big talkers. Relatively soft spoken, they’re people who get things done, sans fanfare, substance over style. When ISA had an unexpected leadership void a few years ago, it summoned Dan to serve as a calming, steady influence.

I’m very proud of my fellow Ohioans and our multi-generational sign companies. This meeting was chaired by MSA president Scott Holthaus, Holthaus/Lackner Signs, here in Cincinnati, whose older brother, Kevin, served as MSA president between Dan and Cal (1987-1989). Two other Holthaus brothers represent a third generation, and three members of a fourth generation are also currently employed.

Several representatives from Brilliant Electric Sign Co. (Cleveland) attended the meeting, and that compa-ny’s founder, Fran Ruppelt, served as ISA’s president (1971) when it was still the National Electric Sign Assn. (NESA) in Chicago, and Fran served as president of MSA’s predecessor, Associated Sign Industries of Ohio (ASIO), from 1966-67. (ASIO was founded in 1960.) Jim Groh, who currently presides over Brilliant, served as MSA president from 1999-2001.

Scott Gardner, Gardner Signs, Toledo, is distinguished as MSA’s first third-generation president (2007-2008),

following in the footsteps of his father, Skip (1977-79) and grandfather, Weston (1962-63), who was ASIO’s second president. Skip (1984) and his brother, Fred (1990) are the only siblings to have chaired ISA’s board.

As much as I admire these Buckeye State people, I don’t believe they’re distinct. I spent some time previ-ously with California and Illinois sign associations, and this attitude of servitude probably remains omnipresent there as well.

As MSA executive director Dee Scott (no relation) explained, Herb Scott served on the MSA board for many years, but, as a supplier, he couldn’t be presi-dent. However, he organized numerous regional trade-shows before NESA’s 1980 regionalization.

So I went to talk about SFI. The sign industry’s #1 problem for the past century has been planners who generally regard on-premise signs as little more than neces-sary evils. The planner who collegiately (or subsequently) was exposed to on-premise signs’ value/purpose is nearly as rare as the Cleveland Browns in a Super Bowl.

I spoke about the 100 or so University of Cincinnati (UC) students (potential planners) who have experi-enced truths about signage at the past two National Signage Research & Education Conferences (coming up October 13-15) and the UC student’s internship at Duane Laska’s North Shore Sign Co. Also, UC graduate students will document case histories about the bene-fits of signage makeovers, while other students studied (and recommended solutions for) the zoning night-mare of Cincinnati’s Beechmont Ave. Most importantly, business, marketing and planning professors have (and will) received first-hand exposure to signs’ true value. And that doesn’t even include the research projects SFI is spearheading with UC and other universities about signs’ place in commerce.

Talk about a potential legacy. Can you imagine? Planners who have earned AICP credits by attending NSREC and now have a working knowledge of signs, beyond Street Graphics ? College professors who routinely address signage when teaching about marketing and business? And, although it’s mind boggling, some day, second generations of both?

Be part of the next Greatest Generation. Come to NSREC and bring your local planner. Encourage any busi-ness/marketing college professor/student to attend as well. It has to start somewhere. NSREC is the best place I know. To learn more, visit: www.thesignagefoundation.org. The slate of presentations is phenomenal. n

Déjà vu PreviewTime for a new Greatest Generation?

“Can you imagine? Planners who have earned AICP credits by attending NSREC and now have a working

knowledge of signs, beyond Street Graphics?”EDITORIALLY SPEAKINGBy Wade Swormstedt


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