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About the cover: Nick Benson, a letterer and stone carver, sculpted lettering in granite for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. He’s the third-generation owner of the John Stevens Shop, a Newport, RI-based sculpture studio that’s the oldest continually operated business in the U.S. Photo by Johnny Bivera, courtesy of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation. For more information, see p. 62.

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55 Enter the Signs of the Times International Sign Design Contest!

56 From these handsby Steve AustAn array of handcrafted signs

62 Carving the dreamby Robin DonovanNick Benson letters the MLK Memorial.

66 LED drivers: Care and feedingby Dave CooperConsiderations when making your choice

70 2011 Lighting Surveyby Wade SwormstedtNeon and LEDs are quite compatible.

72 Digital updates from SGIA’s Expo 2011by Darek JohnsonNew equipment displayed in New Orleans

74 SGIA reflectionsby Vince CahillA second view

75 The value of signsby Harry C. AlfordThe national Chamber of Commerce speaks out

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8 ST Update by Robin DonovanAndy Bertucci obit, Scrabble street signs, ESPN gym graphics

14 Technology Update by Darek JohnsonArt Nouveau or Art Deco?

18 Vinyl Apps by Steve AustVehicle Graphics Contest near winners

26 Strictly Electric by Eric SwansonProtecting investments

34 LED Update by Dr. M. Nisa KhanThe LpS LED symposium in Austria

38 Sign Museum News by Tod SwormstedtIn search of salesman samples

40 Technology Review by Chris and Kathi MorrisonSAi’s FlexiSign-Pro, Version 10

44 Software Update by Theresa JacksonIllustrator Live Trace

46 New Products by Robin DonovanProduct Showcase: Lamps

76 Industry News by Robin Donovan103 Advertising Index104 Editorially Speaking by Wade Swormstedt

Bertucci in perpetuity

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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.

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

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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.

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By Rob in Donovan

CorrectionIn the October advertising index, ROLLSROLLER® was listed as a two-word, rather than one-word, company name. ST regrets the error.

This obituary was submitted by the United States Sign Council in memory of Andy Bertucci. Also, see the editorial on page 104.

The sign industry lost a lifelong advocate on October 3rd when Andrew D. Bertucci passed away suddenly. He loved the sign industry and everything about it. As a young man right out of college, he worked for his family’s sign business in Philadelphia. Later, he successfully worked in sales for Federal Sign. An accomplished artist, he would not only sell, but also design, the sign for the customer. He learned how to draw architectural renderings and branched out, selling his artistic services to developers throughout the region. He understood the joys and frustrations of the industry. From sales, design, and the approval process to manufacturing and installation – he knew it all!

In the early 1970s, he was asked to take on the role of Executive Director of the Delaware Valley Sign Assn. and then, later, he became Executive Director of the New Jersey Sign Assn. and the New York State Sign Assn. He was also actively involved as a volunteer leader in the Eastern States Sign Council. In 1981, his business name was changed from Andrew Bertucci Assoc. to Bertucci Maren Assoc. when he and Nancy Maren formed a partnership that would not only serve sign-industry clients, but also advertising clients throughout the nation.

The partnership continued for 37 years until his death.In 1995, the Eastern States Sign Council was

transformed into the United States Sign Council, and Bertucci Maren Assoc. took on its full-time management. Bertucci’s leadership brought the council to its current recognition in the industry. He was instrumental in establishing the United States Sign Council Foundation and, for the last dozen years, led this organization in establishing a body of scientific research for the sign industry. He co-authored a book with Daniel Mandelker of the American Planners Assn. entitled “Street Graphics and the Law,” co-authored the USSC Model Sign Code with Richard Crawford, and wrote numerous articles and newsletters.

Salesman, artist, leader, partner, best friend, husband, father, grandfather, godfather; he will be remembered as all this and more.

He leaves behind his late wife, Mary Ann; three children: Andrew Bertucci, Jr. (Renee) of Miami, Margaret Bertucci Morris (George) of Palm Desert, CA, and Anthony Bertucci (Elaine), of Tucson; five grandchildren: Jana, James, Anthony, April and Kris; his 37-year business partner and associate Nancy Maren; and Arlene George of the USSC office, as well as numerous friends in the industry.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the United States Sign Council Foundation at 211 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007.

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Decorative wraps, floor graphics and wall graphics were part of an athletic facility overhaul featured on a recent episode of ESPN’s Rise Up. The show features communities that pool resources to renovate athletic facilities at local schools. For the Seattle edition, which first aired in late September, ESPN visited Ingraham High School, where a gymnasium built in 1959 was revamped.

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In addition to new graphics, the gymnasium’s floor was refinished; lights were replaced; bleachers were repaired; weight- and locker-room areas were upgraded, and the football and basketball teams received new helmets and uniforms.

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Cincinnati: The National Center for SignageThe following letter, written by Gemini Inc.’s founder, James Weinel, was distributed to the company’s customers as part of an annual report to stakeholders.

Perhaps one of the problems that the sign industry faces is that our voice is split among many different organizations, and they aren’t based out of one center of activity that is looking after our best interests. That’s one reason that we advocate a combining of efforts of the ISA, USSC, American Sign Museum, Signage Foundation Inc., University of Cincinnati and several other organizations that have similar interests to speak with one voice to Congress, the SBA, the APA and other organizations that try to exert negative effects on our progress as an industry. We are encouraged that the nexus is expanding in Cincinnati partially as a result of our efforts, but we need your assistance.

With that in mind, it’s time to consider making the city of Cincinnati the center of signage. Our vision is to capitalize on those cornerstones – the American

Sign Museum, the University of Cincinnati and the scope and support of the ISA – with the establishment of the nation’s first center of signage. This plan would align the sign industry with a world-class university to train planners, marketing professionals, engineers and others who will benefit from the most recent research on signage. This vision is already in progress in Cincinnati through what has been accomplished to date.

With the establishment of the Gemini chairs, our vision for a unique academic-industry partnership will not only yield relevant business research, but will leverage university assets, such as the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) and the College of Law. The university is already working hand-in-hand with the American Sign Museum. With a national center for signage firmly established in Cincinnati, this plan can become more than a vision; it will become a reality. And that reality will benefit us all.

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“I miss the animal buoyancy of New York City, the animal vitality. I didn’t mind that it had no meaning and no depth.”

- Anaïs Nin, c. 1930

I’ve loved Art Deco design from childhood. Really. As a kid, my favorite, bicycle-riding parking lot was at Tulsa’s Boston Ave. Methodist Church, where Art Deco architecture and a 258-ft.-high landmark tower allowed it to gain National Register (1978) and National Landmark listings (1999).

Around the corner was Tulsa’s multispan, 11th St. Bridge with Art Deco guardrails, and equally close at hand was the Tulsa Fire Alarm building, perhaps the city’s best Art Deco structure. It incorporates Mayan temple designs and also is on the National Register. To this, add Tulsa’s Mayo Hotel and Pythian buildings, each notable for Art Deco ornamentation.

My first real job was at Tulsa’s Art Deco, Public Service of Oklahoma building. In all, Tulsa lists 37, notable, Art Deco buildings.

The Tulsa Preservation Commission said, “Tulsa was flush with oil money” in the ’20s.

It wasn’t flush when I was a kid, but the leftover Art Deco buildings were certainly part of my early design lessons.

Art Nouveau (new art) preceded Art Deco and the two, under various names, are easily confused. Art Deco flashed into existence, unnamed, in the early ’20s. The demand lessened in the ’40s, and the form dissolved as a practiced art by the end of WWII. Mid-century modern art (think chrome, plastic and, worse, Scan-dinavian furniture) replaced it in the ’50s. Today’s art writers say we’re presently in the Postmodernism or Contemporary design era.

Why is design history important? Because sign designs influence the overall appearance of urban areas and, to be innovative, sign designers should have strong knowledge of design, its history and all design trends and methods.

Unfortunately, today, many sign designs are distantly (corporately) controlled; thus, whenever indepen-

dent design is possible, every designer should strive to create excellent work. In addition, because signs are part of our environment, the designer – and the person who sells the signs (and thereby influences the buyer’s choice) – have a responsibility to their community.

Unsightly signs make unsightly neighborhoods.

In 20th Century Design, writer Judith Miller said Art Deco style, in its time, influenced every area of life – trains, airplanes, cars, sky- scrapers, cinemas, silverwear, jewelry, fashion, furniture, appliances, posters and book design. Interestingly, it wasn’t named Art Deco until 1966, following a Paris retrospective exhibit, although the art form received numerous, middle-realm references. In the ’30s, for example, Art Deco was “Art Moderne” in France and “Modernistic” in the U.S.

In American Art Deco, author Alastair Duncan said Art Deco remains the only shorthand description of the decorative arts created between the two world wars. Duncan said such styles as Cubism (Picasso, Matisse), Russian Constructivism (revolutionary posters) and Italian Futurism (which added technological processes to design) influenced Art Deco. He also said France helped springboard the concepts.

Miller, in her Art Deco Collector’s Guide, wrote, “The term [Art Deco] derives from the first syllables of the French term for decorative arts (arts décoratifs).” The words spawned from Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an influential, 1925, Paris event at which 34 countries exhibited their artists’ design work.

She added, “There is no such thing as an Art Deco style, but, rather, there are many versions, evolved over three decades, mostly in Europe and the United States.”

Art Nouveau or Art Deco? Designers should borrow from history; they should also know the source.

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In the U.S., Duncan said, the French Art Deco style manifested itself most strongly in the fields of advertising and poster art. The most long-lived and deliberated designs, however, reside in the faction’s architecture.

Question: Was Art Deco a rejection of the period’s accompanying, but more prosaic, Bauhaus and Le Corbusier designs – just as the oil-painting Impressionists rejected the level brush strokes and varnish glazes of their predecessors?

The Bauhaus group applied industrial steel and plate glass to architectural spaces, and the latter, Le Corbusier, had, in 1925, drafted, straight-line, reinforced concrete apartments for a Paris, lower-income housing project.

Art Deco originated at the end of WWI, in the Roaring ’20s – a time of “flappers,” Lindbergh’s solo, trans-Atlantic flight and, of course, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.

Did the era’s young designers seek rebellion in the Art Deco style?

Art-history writers say the era was free spirited, that it reflected confidence, vigor and optimism.

Miller said it was born into a changing society and, because it became an international art move-ment, it went on to change the world. She said it spoke the language of the time.

The conclusion of WWI brought

a desire for progress and, predict-ably, post-war factories began mass-producing consumer products – radios, refrigerators and cars. A new sense of freedom and emancipation appeared to have swept over Europe and the U.S.

Miller also said Art Deco arch-itects incorporated ancient artwork schemes – ornamentation – into the period designs. Art Deco often has likenesses of Gothic, Mayan and Egyptian ornamentation. The Uxmal city ruins’ (Yucatan, Mexico) House of Doves wall is a classic Mayan example, as are precedents from the 1922 opening of King Tut- ankhamen’s tomb.

Gothic, of course, never goes away.

Ask any tattoo artist. Notable Art Deco designs included

the Douglas DC-3 aircraft (USAF C-47), the Rolls Royce logo, Raymond Loewy’s streamliner trains (he later designed the Studebaker Avanti), Harley Earle’s LaSalle automobile, Coco Chanel’s fashions and Cassandre’s machine-age posters. Further, Art Deco architecture survives (and is respected) worldwide. You’ll see it in Europe, Mexico, Cuba, South America, India, Australia, Canada and the U.S.

America’s most notable examples are the Empire State, Chrysler and Rockefeller Center buildings.

California lists 63 Art Deco buildings and most, expectedly, are in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Los Angeles also has the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ennis-Brown house (1928). Although Wright didn’t see himself in any art movement, some of his work easily falls into today’s Art Deco definition.

In addition, the Art Deco Society of California stages a Gatsby Summer Afternoon annually. This year, it was at the Dunsmuir Helman Historic Estate, in Oakland.

My favorite Art Deco locations are The Observation Bar on the Queen Mary at Long Beach, and Teatro Merida, an Art Deco-themed theatre in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.

New York City lists 29 architectural structures that feature prominent Art Deco motifs. Florida lists 19; most are in the Miami Beach Architectural District.

Art Nouveau design reflects a more elegant mind-set than Art Deco. The latter is sometimes abstract, chic, fun to view, or, at least, you can imagine the designer enjoyed creating the piece, whereas Art Nouveau’s near-gothic design style – made famous by Alphonse Mucha’s posters – emphasized natural forms, curves, flowers and plants.

Art Nouveau was prominent from the 1880s to the 1910s. The Paris subway entrances are popular Art Nouveau icons; and, some of Toulouse-Lautrec’s art carries the influence. Another prominent Art Nouveau location is Paris’ Galleries Lafayette department store.

The Old New York Evening Post Building, a lower Manhattan landmark at 20 Versey St., is also a classic Art Nouveau structure. Another is the 12-story Cornwall apartment (cooperative, now) building on West 90th St.

Further, the Chicago Van Buren St. subway gate has a Paris-style, Art Nouveau Metro sign overhead. The City of Paris gave it to Chicago in 2001.

A final note: Germany’s National Socialist police closed the Bauhaus school (Dessau) in 1933; its leaders – Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe – immigrated to the United States, continued their design and architectural work and, in 1944, became U.S. citizens. n

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New York Deco, a small but valued book, presents Richard Berenholtz’s photographs of Art Deco sites. For study, the most notable sites are:

The Rockefeller Center and plaza (1932)Radio City Music Hall (1932)The Fuller Building (1929) The General Electric Clock Tower and building (1931) was once the RCA Victor tower.The McGraw (“Jolly Green Giant”) building (1931)The American Standard Radiator building (1924) is now the Bryant Hotel.The Hearst International Magazine building (1929)The Empire State building (1931)The Chrysler building (1930)The Irving Trust building (1932)The City Bank Farmers Trust Co. (1931)

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Everything but the TrophyA gallery of near-misses from the recent Vehicle Graphics Contest

“You can make or break a wrap like this before you’ve even hit print.”VINYL APPS

By Steve Aust

18 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / DECEMBER 2011

A New Spin on Old SchoolArtefacts (Arlington, TX) creates museum-quality art prints from approximately 5,000 in-stock images that depict vintage posters and advertisements with patriotic, natural and travel themes, among others. Artefacts’ shop vehicle, a Chevrolet SSR hardtop-convertible

truck, is the company’s everyday travel vehicle, as well as an advertisement wherever Artefacts owner Gary Grayson travels.

To capitalize on the advertising possibility, Artefacts hired 360 Wraps (Dallas) to create a wrap that depicts Artefacts’ colorful capabilities. Tommy Strader, 360 Wraps’ president, con-

sulted Artefacts’ management to glean its archives for visually compelling content, and perfected the design using Adobe Photoshop CS 4 and SA Intl.’s FlexiSign 10.

360 Wraps executed the approxi-mately 250-sq.-ft. wrap on its Mutoh ValueJet 1614 solvent-ink printer with 3M™’s Controltac™ IJ180c-10 with Comply™ v3 air-release media. Strader said his installation team, which included himself, Matt Blanchard and Jayy Esquivel, found the vehicle’s surface to be a worthy adversary.

Strader said, “The fenders stuck out very far, and they definitely made it one of the most challenging vehicles we’ve ever wrapped. You can make or break a wrap like this before you’ve even hit print. If you know how to install on something like this, it helps so much when you design, because you’ll know to avoid creating graphics that will highlight the vinyl’s stretching as it covers these extreme contours.”

The 5th Annual Vehicle Graphics Contest, which had its judging in July, with the victors recently published (see ST, October 2011, page 60), is probably as subjective as any other beauty contest. The tastes of a particular quartet of adjudicators might vary greatly from four other sign-industry professionals. A given typeface, color or logo might be more or less appealing in the eye of a different beholder.

With this in mind, I normally follow the contest-winner gallery with a “best of the rest” roundup of worthy submissions in a subsequent issue. Who knows? You might even prefer this contingent over those that earned contest plaudits.

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Craftsmen with StyleMost contractors’ trailers feature ill-spaced, sloppy lettering, and enough dents and scratches to qualify them for a Mad Max movie. Clearly, the home-repair specialist who owns this trailer understood his equipment’s advertising value, and hired Signfarm (Nokesville, VA) to create an inviting wrap that

Wrapping for DummiesThe U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s 1980s public-service, car-safety campaign, which featured crash-test dummies and the slogan, “You Can Learn A Lot from a Dummy,” proved effective. This Phoenix-area, collision-repair center decided to spin that concept into a vehicle-wrap

campaign, and hired AZ Pro Group (Avondale, AZ) to complete the job for the customer’s 10 Ford Escapes.

Jason Prenovost, the shop’s presi-dent, said, “The idea was to create a wrap that gave the car an appearance of a stripped-down frame, the way a car would look in a body shop. The frames look like test vehicles where crash-test dummies are used, so they added some fun to the design.”

AZ Pro Group produced the wrap on its Roland SolJet Pro III XJ-740 printer with eco-solvent inks with 3M Controltac IJ180c-10 with Comply v3 air-release media. To depict the dummy’s faces on the Escape’s windows, the shop used Clear Focus Imaging’s JetVue™ perforated, see-through media. 3M’s 8518 glossy topcoat protects the car’s body.

highlights Artisan’s capabilities. Scott Lewczak, Signfarm’s owner,

said, “The customer wanted to convey that he’s a true craftsman and emphasize old-school craftsmanship. I thought of old-school signmakers, such as Mike Jackson and David Butler.”

He designed the logo and the entire wrap concept on his Mac®

with Adobe Photoshop. To create an image that reflects quality, Lewczak used such textures as cherry-finish wood, brushed gold and marble. He also situated the dictionary definition of artisan on the trailer’s rear door to emphasize the customer’s commitment to quality.

He printed the job with 3M Controltac with Comply air-release media on the shop’s Mimaki JV3-160SP solvent-ink printer, which was equipped with Nazdar Lyson digital inks. Because the trailer was short, Lewczak and his assistant, Angel Georgiev, installed the vinyl horizontally to create fewer seams. They applied Signfarm’s proprietary, scratch-resistant clearcoat to protect the curlicues and vivid colors.

“The most challenging part of the wrap was the side door,” Lewczak said. “I had to remove the metal bar that locks the door to allow a smooth wrap surface. When installing a wrap on a trailer, make sure you have plenty of assorted screw tips for your drill. When you have to remove hardware, you never know whether you’ll have to work with Philips, flat, hex or another type of screw head.”

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A Frosty ReceptionGeek Wraps Inc. (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) developed a wrap program for Jack Frost Heating & Air Con- ditioning, which operates locations in Florida and Tennessee, three years ago. Don Horenzy, Jack Frost’s owner, wanted a redesign to outfit his upgraded fleet. This Ford Econoline was the first Jack Frost vehicle to be decorated for the new campaign. Ken and Kathy Calman designed the wrap, which features its custom, “Jack Frost” cartoon character, using Lightwave 3-D soft-ware, Photoshop and Illustrator.

“Custom fleet programs, especially those with 5 to 25 vehicles, represent a large portion of our work,” Kathy said. “We actively market to these types of clients, and get a lot of jobs through word of mouth.”

Geek Wraps produced the wrap with Avery’s MPI 1005 EZ RS air-release media on a Roland SolJet Pro III XC-540 printer with Eco-Sol Max

low-solvent inks. The van sides were wrapped with two horizontal panels, which were seamed approximately 18 in. above the bottom. The rear doors were decorated with two, vertical panels seamed in the middle. Geek Wraps’ heavy-duty magnets joined the panels on a table so it could be installed as a single, giant piece. Avery’s DOL 1060 glossy-finish topcoat will help the title character brand the company for years to come.

“Wrapping an Econoline isn’t really that challenging,” she said. “The van’s

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Kathy and Rasin Fasel-Pour installed this wrap. To date, Geek Wraps has wrapped two of eight vehicles for the job. To complete the job, they used intermittent bursts of torch heat and various sizes of its soft-edged squeegees.

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Don’t Mess with the BullGold Medal enlisted FlipSide Graphics (Wausau, WI) to outfit a trailer, which hauls professional bullrider Fred Boettcher’s competition “transport,” with a full wrap. FlipSide has been a longtime supplier for Gold Medal, but this was the first wrap the shop has executed for one of its hauling trailer, FlipSide’s Russ Voigt said.

“They provided me with a vector template of the trailer, which included dimensions,” he said. “I took measure-ments to make sure they were accurate. We considered using 3M’s Controltac IJ181, which is designed especially for stainless-steel applications, but, with the corrugations, we decided [3M IJ180c-10] air-release media would be best for the job.”

The client provided a logo from a previous job, which FlipSide had also created, and updated Gold Medal’s trailer-sales logo. To create

the toro en fuego (bull in flames), Voigt tweaked a JPEG the client furnished and made the bull’s and flame’s proportions match the trailer’s dimensions.

To begin the wrap application, FlipSide’s installers cleaned the surface with Xylol, a slow-evaporating solvent, and used a propane torch to burn away residual oils. They completed prep with a 70% isopropyl-alcohol wipedown.

The shop produced the wrap on 3M Controltac with Comply media, which it printed on a Mimaki JV33-

160 SP solvent-ink printer. 3M’s 8519 luster-finish overlaminate prepares the trailer for the long ride. To install the wrap over the numerous corrugations, Voigt and Alicia Mehre used felt squeegees and 3M’s V-Cat deep-channel film applicators.

“The corrugated sides weren’t too difficult,” Voigt said. “The biggest challenge was installing individual panels so the seams aligned across the surface.”

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Municipal Bank, a Bourbonnais, IL-based bank with additional branches in Momence and Manteno, IL, is the type of prudently run financial institution with the strength to withstand troubled times.

Friendly Signs embraced the task of helping Municipal Bank owner

Merlin Carlock develop a sign that represents its local standing. He wanted a monument sign for the Bourbonnais location that under-scored the institution’s strength. While considering the project, I noticed the white-brick construction of each branch, the use of pillars,

and a few, small, concrete lion sculp-tures around the property. I thought a lion of large stature would let customers know that Municipal Bank offered a strong community presence.

Using Adobe, we developed seven designs for the client to review. However, we expected the lion design would be chosen. In this situation, it made the most sense. I envisioned residents telling visitors to turn “by the bank with the lion sign,” and kids wanting to run errands with their parents just to see the Municipal Bank lion.

Foam and functionFriendly Signs subscribes to several sign-industry and design magazines, including ST, and I’d heard about the work of Chisel 3-D (Atlanta), which produces hardcoated, expanded-polystyrene (EPS) foam sculptures for unconventional signage, and museum and theatrical applications. When we got the green light for the lion design, I immediately thought of that company and the possibility of a coated-foam lion sculpture. Its owner, Gary Bystrom, liked the idea of a 10-ft.-tall lion sculpture as the sign’s centerpiece.

Gary, Sarah Andreina (she managed the project for Municipal Bank) and I carefully considered the lion’s design. I didn’t want it to appear like an afterthought, compared to the rest of the sign. Also, I wanted him to look strong, not scary. I studied lots of lion poses, and decided that a lion on the prowl and roaring, as if standing guard over a rocky hillside, would be the most appropriate design.

We’d never built a sign with this type of material, so I knew it would be a learning process. Gary provided very detailed information about the material, how it would perform, the type of steel structure needed to support the sculpture, and the

Protecting InvestmentsFriendly Signs’ monument helps a community bank convey strength.

Eric Swanson served as Friendly Signs’ (Kankakee, IL) lead designer for the project.STRICTLY ELECTRIC

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Friendly Signs Inc. (Kankakee, IL) developed this bold monument sign for Municipal Bank, a Bourbonnais, IL-based community bank with three branches. Swanson, who served as the primary designer on the project, pursued his idea of a sculpture of the king of the jungle looming proudly. He contacted Gary Bystrom, the owner of Chisel 3-D (Atlanta), who agreed to produce the lion.

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hardware required to attach it.I sent Gary pictures of a traditional,

stone lion. Chisel 3-D then created a small maquette, or model, which we scanned to create a template for the larger version. Instead of a conven- tional, concrete appearance, we opted for a coating that resembled a lime-stone patina. Limestone is still mined in our region, so it made sense.

Chisel 3-D fabricated the EPS lion on CNC milling equipment,

known by Dow Chemical’s trade name, Styrofoam™. Even though the material used for this project is more stout than EPS material used to make cups and coolers, it still required an application of a poly-urethane, spray-on hardcoat for outdoor durability.

Chisel 3-D MIG-welded the steel substructure. They specified mild steel to provide the required structural integrity because galvanized steel is difficult to weld. The completed sculpture was too large to ship in a crate. We mounted it on a structure that could be secured to a low, flat- bed trailer, and Chisel 3-D wrapped it securely to stave off the elements. The driver who transported the lion from Georgia to Illinois was instructed to avoid low-hanging limbs and anything else that could damage it. The lion was transported successfully.

Chisel 3-D built the base to match the monument structure’s base (a third-party contractor built the

and then its team of artisans assembled the pieces for detail sculpting by hand. EPS is better

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(Clockwise, from top) Chisel 3-D fabricated the lion’s form from expanded-polystyrene (EPS) foam using a CNC milling machine before its craftsmen sculpted fine details by hand. (Top right) After having constructed the lion, Chisel 3-D applied a limestone-colored, polyurethane hardcoat. It also MIG-welded the mild-steel substructure. (Right) The lion and his faux-rock base were transported on a flatbed trailer from Georgia to Illinois.

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hardware, to provide the required tensile strength. Friendly Signs welded a cross-braced steel frame within the monument structure to

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acrylic faces were cut on an AXYZ 5000 Series CNC router. The plastic faces were decorated with 3M green and black translucent film. The stripes under the logo were also outfitted with chrome-finish, gold vinyl. The sign was secured to the monument using 1-in.-long, PVC standoffs.

The letters were halo-lit with JS LED’s JE-005A amber modules. In our experience, they’ve proven to be among the brightest on the market.

For the monument’s message board, we selected Time-O-Matic’s Watchfire 19mm-pitch, 80 x 160- matrix, LED displays. The displays, which measure 5 ft. 5 in. x 8 ft. 3 in., allow up to 10 lines of 5-in.-tall copy. The client handles updates via wireless radio com- munication.

The most challenging part of the installation was carefully maneuvering the lion over a thicket of trees with an 87-ton crane. When the lion and other sign elements were installed, several reporters and photographers watched. It slowed us down a bit, but the exposure was more than worth it.

The project required numerous reviews, revisions, permits and measurements, but once all parties involved were on the same page, we moved forward successfully with no interruptions. Working with a new material and a creative concept will certainly enhance our process for future projects. n

Bright ideasAlthough the lion provides the visual focal point for Municipal Bank’s monument sign, other elements played key roles. The 13-in.-tall channel letters feature aluminum returns, and Plexiglas®

ensure it met wind-load requirements. We designed the structure so the approximately 600-lb. lion could be lifted with the crane, set on top of the monument and, with minor adjustments, attached to the frames via the bolts.

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The ever-diverse, LED-lighting field certainly covers illumination for necessities, but it’s also finding even more applications in ent- ertainment, media facades (See ST, November 2011, page 52) and such sundry objects as toys, clothing and household appliances. Because of such demand diversity – and LEDs’ inherent global reach – their true market size is difficult to determine. Nonetheless, most analysts believe LED lamp manufacturing will observe high growth for years to come.

The industry separates the tra- ditional LED market from the ent- ertainment side by evaluating the use of high-brightness (typically white) LEDs that, generally, are applied as electronic-message-center lamps, sign illuminators, LCD-screen backlights, or as refrigerator, display, outdoor, automotive and other, similarly associated lamps.

These markets will surely

expand, but, unsurprisingly, the next-predicted LED jump is in household and commercial lighting. To succeed, however, solid-state lighting engineers must perform certain (and pending) technology enhancements that will transform today’s available LEDs into sig- nificantly higher-performance lamps, and at considerably lower costs than presently offered.

Currently, LED lighting manufac-turers direct their products to three niche applications: Signs and displays; small-space illumination (countertop, display, task and appliance lighting); and outdoor floodlighting (street lamps, commercial driveways and buildings). Note that each niche-type lamp illuminates flat surfaces or small, proximity objects and allows relaxed, white, color-quality standards.

The criteria changes for general and large-space lighting. Further differentiation is also required for

three-dimensional-object illumination that requires first-rate color quality – such as in automobile sales salons. According to recent, U.S. DOE reports, the available LED replacement lamps for such applications characteristically underperform – and severely outprice – common fluorescent and incandescent lamps.

Because LEDs have higher proven efficacy (at the source level) than their fluorescent and incandescent counterparts, lighting experts believe LED lighting will ultimately become the everyday choice.

Further, their theoretical efficacy could be improved by at least a factor of two – even at higher drive currents.

Unfortunately, LEDs are flat, discrete modules, and higher efficacy translates to higher luminance or brightness for the modules only, which, without innovative secondary optics, doesn’t easily scale to a larger, omni-directional illumination source.

Scaling an LED lamp to provide, say, 1,000 omni-directional lumens, with a high color-rendering-index (CRI) of more than 90, from a capsule the size of a household incandescent or a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), while providing an adequate thermal-management scheme, is a difficult engineering feat, particularly when such a lamp needs to sell at roughly the same cost as a CFL. The LED industry is now exploring such fundamental R&D and manufacturing challenges.

Such challenges were the main topics at the September 27-29, LED Professional Symposium 2011 (LpS 2011) forum at Bregenz, Austria, the region’s first application-oriented symposium at this geographical heart of central Europe.

The conference – with emphasis on cost analysis, lighting measure- ments and standards – also unveiled several breakthrough LED tech-

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Siegfried Luger, business manager, Luger Research; publisher, LED Professional; and director of LpS (Bregenz, Austria), opens the LpS 2011 event.

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the shelf price. Technologies needed for such

progress will continue to be pre- sented and assessed at future LpS conferences, as it will surely become a base where supply-chain manu- facturers and Central European researchers can meet with world counterparts and share ideas, solve problems and seek partnerships – all to make collaborations more coherent, efficient and expedient.

Historically, Central European industries have been major con- tributors in science, technology, environmental aesthetics and eco- logical sustainability. And, the home-land region provides an arena for both manufacturers and end-users of LED-lighting applications.

Thus, the region’s tech history, plus the LpS symposium’s LED lighting-technology focus and the region’s semiconductor techno- logical presence (bolstered by the presence of Austrian-based, Zumtobel Lighting GmbH), causes one to believe this conference will soon become an industry standard. n

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more uniform dispersion method, one that will flood broad-area streets or lots.

Dr. Angelika Hoffman, OEC, Germany, discussed engineering such light output via optical, free-form surfaces that allow fewer lamps to illuminate the target areas. Changing light distribution thusly would require both LED lamp and luminaire innovations, with, chiefly, improved optics and thermal controls.

LED lighting technologies, particularly for general applications, remain in their early stages. Future systems will feature improved, soph- isticated technologies that promise to be equally (or even more) reliable and affordable as today’s common electronic gadgets.

LED lamps that simply replace the inexpensive lamps we presently use aren’t purposeful. The preeminent objective is net-value gain in terms of energy savings. New, replacement LED lamps should provide at least 50% or higher end-to-end energy savings, without sacrificing light quality or substantially increasing

nologies. It featured 54 exhibitors, seven sessions with 30 papers and 10 poster presentations, as well as a workshop on future LED trends and market research. The 500-person attendance comprised people from around the world.

Symposium papers and discussions concerned both general lighting and outdoor lighting. A presentation by Osram Opto Semiconductors’ Dr. Gerhard Kuhn said LED lamps offer substantial energy savings to public infrastructures – lighting for streets, parking lots, garages and gas stations.

Because they needn’t sacrifice energy efficiency for CCT and CRI-defined, color quality, LED lamps are quite suitable for such applications. Further, LEDs’ single spot or spot-array directional nature is advantageous because such illumination areas lie below the lamps.

However, the light output requires conversion from the overly concen- trated Lambertian (isotropic luminance) light-distribution characteristic to a

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Construction has been proceeding full-speed ahead at our new home since it began back in mid-August. The major construction should be winding down as you read this column, and, by mid-month, we should have occupancy. There’s still plenty of work to do in refining the exhibits and displays, but the biggest task won’t begin until January, when we start to move the contents of our original home over to the new building. Unfortunately, we’re hitting right in the heart of winter, which makes moving everything a little tougher, but, as I tell everyone, “We got it here. We can get it out.”

I’m always asked if we have enough signs to fill the new home, which works out to be about 450% larger than the existing Essex Studios site. My usual response is, “More than enough.” In fact, we’ll still have so many signs that we’ll have to put some in storage. What we still are searching for, however, are smaller items which will accompany the signs on display.

We’re greatly expanding the number of storefronts, whose windows become our themed display cases. Essex has four such storefronts; the new, Camp Washington site has 14 spread along the “Signs on Main Street” area. The various themed areas – signpainting, goldleaf, lightbulb signs, etc. – will also feature displays

with themes like smalts and opal-glass letters. While we are still working out the themes of some of the windows and specialized displays, a number have been determined. And that’s where you can help.

If you’re a regular reader of this column, you know I am particularly fond of salesman samples. These are the items you may have in your back closets, under your work benches or maybe on some forgotten back wall that once served as a sales room. They can be free-standing or wall-mounted, in a display case or loose in your bottom drawer. Whatever form they may take, we’re looking for such donations.

We recently acquired two such salesman samples that will comprise two of the aforementioned themed displays. One was a gift from the museum’s go-to expert on vintage POP signs, Dave Greene of Cincinnati. He usually exhibits at the bi-annual Antique Advertising Show at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds, so he was wheeling and dealing even before the show opened to the public. When he saw the wood-grained, porcelain enamel sample (see photo), he snatched it up right away, saying, “This one’s for the museum.” On the Saturday morning that the show opened, he walked up and presented it to me. “Thought you’d like this,” he said. Indeed, I do, and it’ll find

We Got It Here, We Can Get It OutExpanded displays create need for donated samples, specialty items

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

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a prominent place in our porcelain enamel area.

But he wasn’t finished. Next, he pulled out an original Zippo lighter box. “Here, I found this, too. It’ll look good in the museum as well.” In the palm of his hand was a Neon Products engraved lighter with the copy, “30th anniversary.” Very cool.

The other salesman sample acquisition was purchased from Wayne Woodrum of Wayne’s Neon Clocks (New Carlisle, OH), who often shares a booth with Dave. It’s a pre-WWII, salesman-sample, Glo- Dial clock in its original salesman “suitcase.” The porcelain clock face has a uranium-glass border tube and two tubes encased in the bezel of the clock – one clear red, the other clear blue. These internal tubes can be turned on and off with an independent switch. A killer piece, it will be a great addition to our exhibit of neon clocks.

Again, we’re always looking for more salesman samples – whether they’re from sign-product manufac-turers or custom-made samples from sign companies. Ad specialty items, such as lighters, yardsticks, paperweights, match packs, pens, etc., are also wanted.

So, before you toss it out, call Tod at the American Sign Museum at (513) 258-4020 or e-mail a photo to tod@signmuseum.org. n

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SAi’s FlexiSIGN-PRO,™ Scores a 10 Workflow and improved productivity were the revising engineers’ keywords.

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SA International5296 S. Commerce Dr., Suite 102Salt Lake City, UT 84107(800) 229-9066www.saintl.biz

Company Profile: SA International (SAi), recognized as a global leader for professional – design to production – software for the signmaking, digital-printing, screenprinting and CNC machining industries, has strong OEM relationships with industry leaders, a worldwide network of resellers and approximately 100,000 customers in more than 50 countries (its products are available in more than 13 languages). Formally Scanvec, Ltd., SA Intl. originated in Israel in 1990. In 1998, it merged with Amiable Technologies, Inc. and subsequently changed its name. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, American-owned SAi can also be found in Brussels, São Paolo, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

At a Glance: FLEXI’s varied software packages begin with Flexi-LETTER™, an intuitive, entry-level, vector-based, text, design and layout program for use with vinyl-cutting plotters. Next up is FlexiSIGN,™ a mid-level signmaking package that, in addition to design, vinyl-cutting, scanning and tracing capabilities, features Job Statistics and Text Styles. FlexiEXPERT,™ designed for professional signmakers, adds advanced, vinyl-cut and bitmap edit tools, without color-printing output. It also features design, text serialization and color-tracing features, as well as job-estimating and design templates. Flexi-SIGN-PRO,™ SAi’s flagship product, offers total software solutions for any signmaking operation. It adds an advanced RIP, ICC profile support and built-in drivers, plus design, cut, RIP and print tools.

SAi also offers its PhotoPRINT™ product family that comprises PhotoPRINT SERVER-PRO,™ a client-server RIP package that features editing, a color profiler and a layout and design station; PhotoPRINT SERVER,™ a client-server RIP networks software for production environments that adds job-priority, page-nesting and job-nesting tools; and, PhotoPRINT DX,™ a layout package with design features for text, shapes and effects that will RIP and print to two devices simultaneously; PhotoPRINT SE,™ designed for single-workstation environments, will directly RIP and print from such popular design applications as Adobe Photoshop® and Illustrator®, QuarkXPress® and CorelDRAW®.

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admission for many digital-print makers. Let’s face it, we all have a love/hate relationship with PDF files. They are super convenient, and it’s common for clients to send graphic materials in PDF format. However, how many times have you opened that same file in three different programs (e.g., word processor, sign package, photo editor, etc.) and not one of them looks the same?

People have been making signs since the Paleolithic era. In those days, humankind painted (or scratched) metaphoric similes and esoterica on rocks and cave walls, to express experiences, concepts and ideas. That humankind created such art was, archeologists say, the dawning of a new age. And, albeit it’s an imaginative stretch to group SAi Intl. with Paleolithic artists, in 1990, when signmaking technology was also an epochal event, SAi, from the start, was firmly onboard as both a software originator and foundational pioneer.

Since 1990, SAi’s sign products have expanded from vinyl-cutting applications to FlexiSIGN, a benchmark of computer-aided sign design and its related, automated, signmaking software, plus its PhotoPRINT™ family of large-format print software.

FlexiSIGN-PRO,™ the SAi flagship product, offers the total solution for any signmaking operation. It features an advanced RIP, ICC profile support and built-in direct drivers, plus design, cutting, RIPing and printing tools. Version 10, reviewed here, offers several notable updates:

Design Central – a context-sensitive feature that presents relevant information about a current, selected, drawing object. You can easily override any displayed values to change text and objects (Fig. 1).

Smooth Shadows – to create a more realistic drop shadow (Fig. 2). Select Shadow from the Effects menu and tag the Design Central Advanced button to apply such parameters as blur amount and opacity.

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Common problems include color shifts and blends or transparency drawing elements. Our previous workaround was to find a program that rendered the file correctly and then exported that file into another format that the target software would better handle. In some cases, we’ve printed the file and then scanned it, to get an accurate rendering.

In Version 10, SAi offers two, PDF-file-handling methods: Import the PDF in a normal fashion and let Flexi handle the color and graphics interpretation, or link the file to the design and let the included interpreter deduce the colors and graphic objects.

How? Select Import, click on the PDF file and select the Link checkbox (Fig. 3). We tested a document to see the difference (Fig. 4) – the link system worked great.

Multiple contour cut lines – allows you to customize digitally printed decals.

Weeding – add horizontal or vertical split lines from the Production Manager box. You can use them to separate lines of text, or pass through text area while avoiding the actual letters. Further, you can manually add or move the weeding lines to a new location.

Nesting per Vinyl Color – select the Nest option by clicking the Production Manager checkbox (Fig. 5). To ease installation, specify that groupings stay together (e.g., words) thus preserving spacing in groups, while efficiently using the media.

Ink Estimation – Again, in Production Manager (Ink Estimation), key in the price of the ink and the container volume, then RIP and Print the image, but specify you want it held (not printed). Next, click the

Estimate button at the top of the window to view a graph that shows the percentage of estimated remaining ink, by color (Fig. 6), and the ink cost.

If everything is cool, release the job to print. Software updates – find a new Check for Updates

tag in the Help menu that opens a web page that shows recommended updates, drivers, patches and profiles that your FlexiSign package may need. You can download the recommended items directly from the page.

The graphic user interface (GUI) – allows you to view color swatches and make easy color picks.

Bad Wrap design – combines high-resolution photos and precise vehicle measurements that allow you to quickly create and print a perfectly fitting wrap. Even better, you can drag and drop your design elements onto the template, and they’ll automatically adjust to accommodate windows, door handles and other vehicle appurtenances.

We conclude that SAi has keenly replied to customer feedback because the updates are more than surface gloss. Once again, the steadfast company has advanced its already capable software. Now, you don’t need to use a photo editor to create diffused drop shadows; instead, do it in the open-design package. The weeding and nesting enhancements make production more efficient and save materials. PDF color shifts, a pain for many, are supplanted by the Link import function. The ink estimator helps you save time and estimate jobs more accurately.

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Fig. 1: The Design Central floating menu allows you to make changes to the text size, color and stroke, without digging into multiple menus.

Fig. 2: The software allows you to select and create smooth shadows for digital-print files.

Fig. 3: You can now link a PDF file, rather than drop it directly into the design. This action preserves the color space and any drawing effects that may have otherwise malfunctioned during the import.

Fig. 4: This design has the same file with the PDF linked (left) and imported into the design (right). Note the difference in colors.

Fig. 5: You can now nest individual letters in a design to conserve vinyl usage. Of course, this example is an extreme. You can tell Production Manager to group the lettering to maintain spacing while still getting the best vinyl utilization.

Fig. 6: The Production Manager Ink/Estimation tool allows you to forecast ink consumption for a positioned print, and how much it will cost.

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Last month, ST reader Sam Chinkes wrote to ask for help with his fig- urative line sketches. Sam wanted to make large-format prints from this art, but most of his original image files were low resolution. Sam said, “As a real novice with computers, I did not create the files as vectors, which limit the sizes of the prints. That’s the problem.” He hoped I had a simple solution.

Low-resolution raster files don’t enlarge well; the result is soft images with diminished contrast.

I loved Sam’s sketches (http://samchinkes.com/) and was thrilled to provide him with a simple answer – Adobe Illustrator’s Live Trace feature (Illustrator CS2 or newer). It’s easy to use and works great for black-and-white drawings that require enlargement for large-format output. The default settings also work well, even if you’re working with low-resolution JPEG files.

Step One: Start with the highest-possible image resolution because high-resolution, bitmap, image files result in more detailed vector art. If needed, scan the original at 300 dpi.

Step Two: Open the image in Adobe Photoshop and convert it to grayscale mode (Image>Mode>

Grayscale) Remove or erase any- thing that isn’t part of the final art, such as smudge marks or printed text. (Because raster text never converts well to vector, it’s best to choose and reset a similar font in Illustrator.)

Step Three: In Photoshop, open the Adjustments Levels (Image> Adjustments>Levels) panel (Mac: Cmd L, PC: Ctrl L).

Increase the image contrast by moving the black-point slider to the right, and the white-point slider to the left. Your goal is to darken the grey pixels until they become black, and then lighten the highlight pixels to white. The edited file should be entirely white and black (Fig. 1).

Step Four: Save the edited image full size, as a TIFF or a JPEG file with maximum compression.

Step Five: Create a new Illustrator file at letter size or larger. Place the edited image in a new Illustrator layout (File>Place) at full size. (It’s best to start with an oversized image and scale it up or down after it’s converted to a vector.)

Step Six: With the image selected, go to “Tracing Options” to choose from two preset options: Comic Art or Inked Drawing. Both are excellent for the job. (The arrow

between “Live Trace” and “Mask” at the top of the screen provides a Live Trace options menu.)

Comic Art creates a black-and-white image. Inked Drawing creates black only -- all the white areas are transparent.

If you plan to add the illustration to other graphics, the Comic Art setting provides the best results. You can delete the white graphic that surrounds the illustration, to reveal the background. The white that remains inside the illustration allows you to place it in front of other graphics (Fig. 2).

Step Seven: Fine tune the vector conversion by adjusting the (Threshold) and (Min Area).

Step Eight: Click “Expand” to complete the conversion. After you click, the image will display as a selected vector graphic. It can now be scaled infinitely, with great output results.

If the default settings don’t produce a perfect vector drawing, experiment with the custom settings (Tracing Options), at the Options, pull-down menu base. This menu provides specific control over the vector conversion. With practice, you can get almost any raster image to become effective vector art. n

Illustrator Live TraceAn easy method for transforming raster files to vector.

Theresa Jackson operates Orchard View Color (Escondido, CA) and has more than 20 years experience in prepress, graphic design, color manage-

ment and photography. Email her at Theresa@orchardviewcolor.comSOFTWARE UPDATEBy Theresa Jackson

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(Above) Figure 1: Use both the Black and White Point sliders to entirely convert the image to black and white.

(Right) Figure 2: Adobe’s Comic Art setting creates a black-and-white image, whereas the Inked Drawing setting creates a black-only, line-art image.

Before After

Comic Art Setting

Inked Drawing Setting

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Naming Lamps: T12 vs. T8The “T” numbers of commonly recognized fluorescent lamps are measurements of tube diameter: T8 lamps are eight eighths of an inch (yes, that’s one inch), while T12 lamps are 12 eighths of an inch, or 1.5 in. in diameter. U.S. Federal Minimum Energy Standards for fluorescent lights favor T8 lamps, which run on lower wattages than T12s.

EGL Big Boy LampsEGL Co. Inc.’s (Berkeley, NJ) Big Boy™ high-output, T12 fluorescent lamps are designed to reduce lumen loss by replacing smaller lamps with a single, larger fluorescent tube. The company says this yields more light per foot, fewer center-raceway shadows, and reduced labor and material costs (ballasts, sockets and wiring). The lamps are available in cool white and daylight; 9-, 93/4- and 10-ft. lengths; and 124, 135 or 138W (nominal). Socket-to-socket lengths are 1053/16, 1143/16 and 1173/16 in. for the three different lamp lengths, respectively.

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Voltarc TriLight Max Fluorescent Sign LampsVoltarc (Orange, CT) is offering TriLight Max™ T8 fluorescent lamps, which are designed to last up to 60,000 hours, and T12 lamps, which have a lifespan up to 50,000 hours. The lamps feature Long Life™ cup-cathode technology, which uses a protective shield to enclose filaments and is designed to prevent lumen depreciation. TriLight Max T8 lamps can be used to retrofit signage lit by T12 lamps in building fascia, indoor or outdoor signage, advertising displays, exhibits, architectural lighting and POP displays.

The company sells lamps in cool-white or daylight hues and recommends Kulka lampholders. Twelve lamp lengths, ranging from a maximum overall length of 15.91 in. to 93.91 in., are available, as are cold-climate, thermal lamps.

Voltarc also includes TriLight-series fluorescent lamps (T8s have up to 18,000 hours of life) among its products.

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Ushio Ultra8 Linear Fluorescent Lamps Ushio (Cypress, CA) is selling Ultra8™ T8 linear fluorescent lamps, which can be used to replace T12 lamps. The company says the lamps’ triphosphor and halophosphor coatings increase lumen stability and allow for higher loading. Color temperatures ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 K are available in four series: a 15W T8 preheat, 78CRI 700 series, Triphosphor 800 series and a 28W 800 series. The lamps can be used with rapid- or instant-start ballasts and have an average rated life of 5,000 hours (15W) to 24,000 hours (17W and up).

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Interlectric Sign Lite LampsInterlectric Corp. (Warren, PA) manufactures 108-, 117- and 120-in., T12 fluorescent lamps in three colors, including Sign Lite, cool white and daylight. The company says the Sign Lite shade is an intermediate color between cool white and daylight, and illuminates more vividly than its daylight hue. High-output Sign Lite lamps, manufactured in the U.S., have a 9,000-hour average rated lifespan.

The company says the lamps produce 50% more light than comparable preheat, rapid-start or instant-start T12s.

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Knifeless Tech Systems Wrap KitKnifeless Technology Systems (Winnipeg, MB, Canada) is promoting its Knifeless Kit for vehicle wraps, which includes one roll each of Knifeless Finish Line, Knifeless Perf Line Tape and Knifeless Bridge Tape; scissors; a squeegee; a Chizler tool; a Zippy cutter and an instructional DVD. Rolls of tape are also sold separately.

Knifeless Finish Line 1/8-in. tape conforms to bumpers, door handles and mirrors, the company says. Knifeless Perf Line tape is designed for use with perforated vinyls, such as those used in vehicle and window wraps. It leaves a 1/8-in. gap after trimming for seal-tape application. Finally, the company’s Bridge Line Tape, ½ in. thick, is designed for wide gaps between doors, seams and rubber seals.

The company says the tapes allow graphics installers to avoid cut marks caused by knives during application. The products are available from authorized dealers in North America and Europe.

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IPTLock Cloud-Based File SharingIPTLock (Purchase, NY) is a cloud-based computer service designed for file sharing as a replacement for FTP servers or programs like Dropbox. The company says that, unlike conventional file-sharing program users, file senders who use IPTLock maintain control over files sent. The service allows end users to make comments or changes to a document without being able to print, save or download it, the company says.

The program is designed to allow users to seek client feedback without giving up ownership of their work. File sharers can also set automatic expiration dates when sending files.(914) 251-9300; www.iptlock.com

Colex Sharpcut Flatbed CutterColex (Paramus, NJ) is launching the Sharpcut flatbed cutter system, a cutter/router with an i-cut camera and software. The 5 x 10-ft. model requires 14 x 18-ft. floor space.

The company says the cutter/router has a triple-interchangeable tool head, which accommodates an oscillating knife, rotating fixed knife, kiss-cutting tool, creasing wheel and a 1.2-HP router. Three tools can be loaded onto the machine simultaneously, which allows i-cut to select the appropriate tool for the job, the company says.

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Ultraflex Banner and Vinyl Products Ultraflex (Randolph, NJ) is introducing six new products for banner, floor-vinyl and latex-printing projects. Banner materials include DSS 12 oz., a two-sided, smooth, blockout banner material for indoor applications; Pole Banner Pro 18 oz., a heavy-duty, two-sided, blockout banner material designed to withstand harsh weather; and three media developed for HP latex printing technologies: the SuperPrint Plus Matte (13 oz.), SuperPrint Banner Matte (10 oz.) and SuperPrint Economy Matte (8 oz.).

SuperPrint media are available in 51-in. x 492-ft. and 63-in. x 492-ft. rolls.A new floor vinyl, Floor Flex, designed for UV printing, features a

non-slip latex backing. It can be used indoors or outdoors for a limited time, the company says, and it recommends the vinyl for corporate lobbies, waiting areas, tradeshow booths and other promotional events.

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EFI Fiery XF ProServer SoftwareEFI (Foster City, CA) is releasing Fiery® XF Pro-Server software for image processing, support and maintenance for the company’s Vutek® line of superwide-format, UV, inkjet printers. The company says the software provides fast RIP speeds and is designed to increase productivity and efficiency by reducing trial-and-error reprints. The scalable system integrates with the Pace™ management system and Digital StoreFront® web-to-print platform, and comes with a 13-month support-and-maintenance plan.

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4Ever Products Wayfinding Panel System4Ever Products (Newnan, GA) is releasing the Wayfinding Panel System for directional signage. The panel system comprises two 8-ft., structural-grade posts, two flat caps and 6-in., vinyl display panels. It’s designed for ease of re-lettering, replacement or rearrangement.

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Avery Dennison Supreme Wrapping FilmAvery Dennison (Painesville, OH) is launching Avery® Supreme wrapping film, an opaque, 33-color, vinyl-film line available in glossy, matte and metallic finishes. The films comprise a cast-color layer and a clear layer, the company says, so no overlaminate is needed. The 60-in. rolls are designed to allow installers to wrap a vehicle’s hood and sides seamlessly.

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GSG Alupanel Composite SubstrateGraphic Solutions Group (Dallas) is offering Alupanel Ultrawhite, an aluminum, composite material designed for flat applications, vinyl, POP signage and short-term, outdoor use. The composite is finished with white paint, which creates a smooth, white surface that has improved ink adhesion and rigidity compared to previous versions of the product, the company reports.

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In days gone by, using “hand-crafted” as an adjective before “sign” would have been redundant. Even back when animal blood, milk and dyes extracted from vegetables were used to paint walls, banners or wooden signs, talented artisans helped businesses grow through effective signage.

Though vinyl has supplanted paint; digital printing has dim-inished hand-cut vinyl usage; and CNC routers have eclipsed chisels, rasps and gouges for 3-D signage applications, the fundamentals for effective sign production haven’t changed. Here, several sign fab-ricators describe their material choices and production processes that reflect 21st Century hand-crafted signage. And, for festive-ness as the holiday season approaches, I’ve also compiled a gallery from a trip to Sonoma, CA – in the heart of the Golden State’s wine country.

May these provide some inspiration for your next project; straddling the realms of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship can provide attractive signage.

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Mother Road MuralsST has long celebrated the cultural impact of vintage neon signage along Route 66, the U.S. “Mother Road” that once continuously linked Chicago and L.A. (see ST, November 2003, page 86). Rick Sinnett, a Tulsa-based, multimedia artist, has added two murals along Oklahoma’s Route 66 stretch as another facet of the road’s graphic legacy – with plans for more.

The first mural idea germinated when Mary Beth Babcock, a Tulsa entrepreneur who owns Dwelling Spaces (a trendy clothing boutique) and serves as project manager for Public Arts Project 66, purchased a pen-and-ink Sinnett sketch entitled “Indian Warrior.” She asked him if he would consider rendering this vividly colored artwork as a Mother Road public-art project on the side of Rose Pawn Shop in Tulsa’s Blue Dome arts district.

Babcock secured the site. To subsidize the project, Public Arts Route 66 sold T-shirts that depict the “Indian Warrior” design, and Williams & Williams Real Estate Auctions significantly contributed. Wayne Coyne, the lead signer of

alternative-rock band The Flaming Lips, and an avid supporter of public art, touted Sinnett’s project through various social-media outlets and his art gallery, Womb.

Sinnett and his assistant, Jake Harms, began the decoration process with power-washing and then applying a durable basecoat with high UV resistance. They progressed with several coats of flat-finish latex with heavily concentrated pigments for added visual oomph. They worked on the project for slightly more than a week.

He first attempted to project his image onto the wall, but the 30 x 50-ft. mural’s sheer size and the swirling Great Plains winds made it difficult to create precise images.

Harms suggested they create giant cardboard stencils. They purchased 20, 4 x 8-ft. sheets of cardboard, laid them out, and taped them together on a large warehouse floor. He inkjet-printed the image outlines in 3-ft.-wide sections, and spray-tacked the outline to the cardboard. Then, Sinnett and Harms cut stencils out of the massive cardboard assembly.

Sinnett said, “We later learned

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that we’d probably just made the world’s largest stencils.”

He continued, “I’ve spent approximately 20 years mastering serigraphy [stencilmaking with paint on paper], but my work also includes letterpress printmaking, glass etching and sculpting,” Sinnett said. “I thought her suggestion of transforming the Indian Warrior piece into a supersized mural was a great idea.”

The duo painted the project using premium, 2-in.-wide, cut-in brushes to complete all the line work and circles. To paint large swaths, they used well-made, standard-size rollers and, for finer work, 3-in.-wide rollers to block in colors.

Officials in El Reno, OK offered a site for the second Route 66 mural project, entitled “Guardian of the Mother Road.” He decided to drive around town and scout for other “canvases” that were off the beaten path (a fitting overall characterization

for Route 66 given modern reliance on interstate-highway travel) and settled on a more remote location.

Contributions made through www.kickstarter.com, a public-art funding platform, bankrolled the El Reno project.

“Murals are different than other types of public art,” Sinnett said. “They can take a week or two to develop, and the production is right there in plain view. Murals tend to attract onlookers and the media, and public excitement builds.”

Sinnett and Babcock are planning up to 11 murals to be painted over the next year across the Sooner State’s stretch of Route 66. Their next project entails an ambitious undertaking near Oklahoma City. Sinnett and Harms will create a 128 x 100-ft. mural that will span two walls near I-40, which runs through Oklahoma City. The mural, titled “This Land,” will feature iconic Oklahoma images: the state bird and

wildflower, the scissor-tail flycatcher and the Indian paintbrush; buffalo; golden wheat; and leaves from the catalpa bean tree.

“When you’re working in a small town, you generally only need the approval of the property owner and a city-issued permit to paint a mural,” Sinnett said. “But, when you’re working in a larger city, a historic-preservation board or similar organization with authority has to sign off on the project.”

He continued, “Because they’ve worked so well before, I’ll again use stencils. I began with a design that has a certain flow, and studied the curvature of the walls to account for layout. I’ll complete each side in thirds, starting in the center and moving side to side to ensure symmetry. First, I’ll apply a light blue basecoat, then follow with outlining the stencil, which is the black line, then proceed to fill in the colors and various radiant fills.”

(preceding page) A close-up of a mural entitled “Guardian of the Mother Road,” which artist Rick Sinnett painted in El Reno, OK. It’s one of two he’s painted thus far alongside Route 66, and up to nine more are planned. (Left) El Reno officials suggested a location for the “Guardian” mural, but Sinnett scoped out his own, more secluded site. (Right) Sinnett and assistant Jake Harms painted this mural, entitled “Indian Warrior,” in Tulsa’s Blue Dome arts district.

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Signs for SlopesWood and Wood Signs’ (Waitsfield, VT) reputation has garnered nationwide jobs, such as a new, vintage-style sign for New Orleans’ French Quarter Inn during the post-Hurricane Katrina aftermath (see ST, November 2006, page 34). However, the company still enjoys lots of repeat business in its backyard. Predictably, Wood & Wood owner Sparky Potter counts Vermont’s ski-resort operators among his most faithful customers.

“A lot of skiers in the Northeast and New England have decided to save money and, instead of heading out west to Aspen or Lake Tahoe, are heading to Vermont, which offers great, packed-powder snow,” Potter said. “This increased traffic has led to numerous sign updates as resort managers and owners want to transform signs from antiquated to rustic, yet contemporary.”

In a remote stretch of northern Vermont, Jay Peak is an example. Nestled near the U.S.-Canada border, the resort attracts many patrons from Montreal and surrounding areas. Also, its owners are foreign nationals who wish to obtain U.S. visas. A new provision in federal law allows foreigners to invest $500,000 or more in a U.S. property in return for expedited visas. Wood & Wood has benefitted.

“It’s a good situation when you have a client with strong cashflow who provides complete artistic freedom,” Potter quipped.

Wood & Wood has fabricated Jay Peak signage for years. Recent pieces it’s fabricated include bracket-mounted signs for the Tower Bar (its main graphic panel depicts a glass of beer; it almost functions as a rebus); the Aroma Coffee

Shop; and the Tram Haus Lodge, an onsite hotel.Wood & Wood built most of the signs’ backing panels

from MDO, and CNC-routed logos from PVC or 3A Composites’ Dibond® aluminum-composite material. The flat, cut-out letters (which were also CNC routed) were made from Sign•Foam® 3 18-lb. HDU. The shop painted all signs with Benjamin Moore exterior-latex paint.

With winter temperatures routinely reaching single digits (° F) and winds known to gust up to 80 mph, engineering structural components and hardware poses a significant hurdle. Potter enlisted Burlington, VT-based DeWolfe Engineering to determine the size and type of hardware and fasteners.

He said, “It’s a challenge to hang the sign far enough off the building to be visible, and spread hardware out far enough over the face, yet still maintain structural integrity. They do a great job, and make sure Wood & Wood has addressed all safety issues.”

Wood & Wood’s contribution to Tram Haus Lodge’s environmental graphics didn’t end with signage. Shop metal-fabrication equipment crafted a sculpture from a reclaimed bull wheel, the powerhouse of the pulley system that keeps the ski lifts moving, that was cut in half. The installation crew installed the wheel with metal brackets and powdercoated-steel faceplates (aluminum wasn’t strong enough, he said).

Wood & Wood is currently finishing production and installation of signage for the Jay Hotel, an upscale, 150-room hotel scheduled to open this month, with the Pump House, an indoor waterpark. Potter said the project will include 10-15 exterior signs and 150-200 interior wayfinding placards and room IDs, among other sign types.

Wood & Wood also fabricated multiple signs for Sugar-bush, another popular Vermont ski resort. The signs were built from materials similar to the Jay Peak, and Potter said he decorated the faces with a mixture of latex paints and artists’ acrylics. Epifane, a high-strength wood varnish, helps preserve the face.

Waitsfield, VT-based Wood & Wood Signs has fabricated various signs for Jay Peak Resort, a popular skiing destination in northern Vermont. A group of foreign investors subsidized numerous upgrades, which included signage. (Above) Jay Peak’s signage comprises MDO backing panels; CNC-routed, HDU letters; and PVC or aluminum-composite logos. (Left) With understated copy and a large graphic, the Tower Bar’s blade sign almost functions like a rebus; the letters and utensils were made from routed PVC.

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A Vital Force Salesforce.com, a San Francisco-based provider of non-software solutions for cloud computing and such other online services as building smartphone applications and dev- eloping custom, private social net- works, was recently permitted to install exterior signage to highlight its presence as the anchor tenant inside a Bay Area high-rise. The building’s architect, Pollack and Assoc., hired Toll Architectural Graphics Inc. (Emeryville, CA) to develop the project.

Appropriately for a company that implements state-of-the-art business services for the digital age, its sign program implemented cutting-edge technology. First, using Sign Arts Products’ Sign•Foam 3 high-density urethane (HDU), Toll created a model for the logo sign on its MultiCam 3000 CNC router.

Then, the shop contracted Kreysler and Assoc. to create a mold using the original model. Using a 3-D scanner and a heavy-duty milling machine, Kreysler Assoc. digitized

and enlarged the original graphic and created a mold to cast the signs from fiberglass. Kreysler fashioned the fiberglass pieces on a Motion- Master 5-axis gantry router with a bed for machining materials up to 65 ft. long, 19 ft. wide, and 10 ft. tall.

Toll Architectural Graphics Inc.decorated the signs with Akzo Nobel’s acrylic-polyurethane paint, which was followed with several coats of Akzo Nobel Grip-Gard® Plus urethane clearcoat. For the red “buster” logo that underscores the company’s software-free solutions, Toll Graphics applied 3M vinyl painted to match the customer’s color requirements.

Following the specs of Patrick Buscovich, the building’s structural engineer, Kreysler cast the cloud logos with integral, threaded bosses (raised, round hardware) to provide the necessary support for installation. Each mounting plate contains four,

¾-in.-diameter bolts, and each cloud’s hardware includes 16, ¾-in.-diameter bolts through-bolted to gusset plates and nuts inside the building wall.

Dean Toll, who founded the company in 1979 and has worked in the sign industry more than 40 years, said, “Permitting wasn’t a problem, but we had to work during early-morning, weekend hours. Salesforce.com is located within a Class A office building; the hammer drilling the job required would’ve disturbed the tenants. We’ve provided smaller signage to Salesforce offices worldwide, and we verified that these larger signs otherwise replicated these earlier signs to provide branding continuity.”

JB Signs (Union City, CA), which regularly serves as a Toll Architectural Graphics Inc. contractor, installed the signs.

Toll Architectural Graphics Inc. (Emeryville, CA) and Kreysler Assoc. collaborated to fabricate fiberglass signage for Salesforce’s corporate headquarters in a San Francisco high-rise. Kreysler fashioned the pieces on a behemoth, five-axis router, and Toll decorated it with Akzo Nobel paint and 3M vinyl.

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A Jug of Wine, A Sign, And ThouWhen my wife, Karen, and I traveled to New Mexico for our honeymoon, she forbade me from taking pictures of signs. I harrumphed a bit at the time, but it was important to be focused on we, not me. However, she relented when we traveled to North California wine country for our 5th anniversary last summer, and gave me the green light to photograph local signage (my window of opportunity coincided with her massage appointment).

We chose Sonoma Valley, rather than more-acclaimed Napa Valley wine country, because it appeared to offer a more down-to-earth (and less expensive), yet still sophisticated, bacchanalian experience. And, Sonoma is recognized as the true birthplace of California’s wine industry, dating back to its founding as a Mexican government outpost by Gen. Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. The town was named California’s capital after the Bear Flag Revolt in 1846, when settlers emigrating from the U.S. overthrew the Mexican government and briefly established the California Republic before its annexation as a U.S. state in 1850.

This photo gallery represents just a sampling of my photos (I became snap-happy and captured approximately 200 images during a single afternoon). Although I can’t fully replicate my trip for you (sadly, transmitting or uploading a glass of Zinfandel or Pinot Grigio through a printed page, website or application will probably never be viable), I hope these pictures aptly represent how signage richly contributes to the region’s local color.

(Above) This sign’s unusual contours and use of color match the funky eatery’s unique presentations of Mexican fare.

(Top) Warm earth tones (similar to the tint in the soil that proves essential to the region’s viticulture) draw the eye toward this estate winery on the outskirts of the Sonoma Valley. As with many Western locales, low-slung monument signs appear to be the only type of permissible roadside signage.

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Painted roughly 20 years ago by Claudia Wagar, this mural captures local scenery and celebrates the Valley of the Moon Festival, which celebrates the region’s annual grape harvests every September.

One of Sonoma Valley’s oldest wineries, Buena Vista was established in 1857. This handcarved and painted sign portends the establishment’s stone-and-wood, craftsman-style fixtures and décor inside.

A panoramic view of West First St., adjacent to the Town Square in downtown Sonoma, the valley’s namesake city with a pop-ulation of approximately 10,600. This type of 3-D, bracket- or façade-mounted sign is typical in the downtown square. The only apparent illuminated sign in the town square marks the historic Sebastiani Theatre (presumably, it was grandfathered). Unfortunately, the neon-lit marquee only shines when performances take place; none did during my visit.

This type of two-sided, handpainted sign represents how some signs are regarded as a type of quirky folk art around the square.

Glen Ellen, approximately six miles outside of Sonoma, was where legendary Call of the Wild author Jack London lived the last seven years of his life and built his Wolf House mansion. To draw tourists, many establishments in the small town of approximately 800 devote their names to its most famous former inhabitant. The vacancy sign was the only electric sign I noticed in the community.

Nick Benson was 15, and he needed a summer job. When his dad volunteered a spot at his own workshop, Nick agreed, ready for some easy cash (“I definitely thought of it as a summer job,” he remembered). So began his apprenticeship.

Nick’s father, John “Fud” Benson,

became the owner of the John Stevens Shop, a Newport, RI stone-carving business, after his father, Nick’s grandfather, passed away. Founded in 1705, the workshop is among the oldest U.S. businesses to be in continual operation. Nick’s grandfather, John Howard Benson, took over the shop from the brother-

in-law of the last remaining Stevens relative in 1927.

“It wasn’t until I was in college that I realized, ‘OK, this place is a little out of the ordinary,’” Nick said. “My dad brought me into the shop when I was 15 so I could learn how to carve and make money to go out and party with my buddies in the summer. I had a natural inclination to the craft, so my carving ability just took off. I was rough cutting work for my father by the time I was 17, and finish cutting by the time I was 18.”

Joe Moss, an Annapolis-based carver and sculptor, said, “Fud certainly worked at his father’s knee as a kid in the shop, and took over in the shop when he was 18 or 19. Nick certainly had the influence of a father who had the tradition of the grandfather. When you walk in the door of the shop, you immediately understand why Nick’s able to do what he does. There’s an enormous amount of history there.”

Fast-forward a few decades, and Nick, 47, has long since taken the reigns of the shop and developed an aesthetic all his own. Upon hearing that the recently opened Martin Luther King, Jr. National

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Lasting lettering for the MLK memorial in D.C.

John “Fud” Benson and his son, Nick Benson (right), at the John Stevens Shop, where they’ve maintained a centuries-old tradition of stone carving and lettering. Nick, who began training under his father in his teens, currently runs the shop; Fud is pursuing sculpture and design.

Photo credit: Johnny Bivera, courtesy of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation (MLKNMPF)

Memorial in Washington D.C. was being contracted out, he reached out to the design firm in charge. When that group broke away from the project, he called Dr. Ed Jackson, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation’s architect.

He pitched his skills, leveraging recent experience on the nearby World War II Memorial: “I just told him, ‘King’s quotes are so important, and they represent an important part of the memorial,’ and he said, ‘You’re right, they do.’” Nick spent the next 10 to 12 months developing and refining an alphabet he named “King,” then planning the inscription.

Any plan had to go through the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which holds veto power over every aspect of design for monuments on the National Mall, and turned down one of Nick’s plans, particularly objecting to any lettering that crossed joints, or seams where 5-ft. panels of stone came together.

The memorial’s final design incorporates a 30-ft. sculpture of King in Chinese granite, surrounded by a 450-ft. inscription wall with 14 carved quotations from King’s speeches, sermons and writing.

Design, in the lettering world,

is what sets apart carvers from letterers. Basic carving technique can be taught in a year or two, and a couple additional years of training can turn the right person into a skilled carver.

The Bensons are not just a lettering family, but an artistic one as well. Nick’s older brother, Christopher Benson, is an accom-plished figurative painter. An uncle, Richard Benson, won one of the 1986 MacArthur Fellowships – sometimes called “genius grants” – for his work in photography and photographic processing.

Nick’s work reflects this. “Design is first and foremost, particularly now,” he said. Several journeymen and a handful of other stone letterers do much of his carving work.

For Nick, design ranges from designing an alphabet (think font in 3-D), to laying out lines of text, to adding decorative figures, for example, to a headstone. He began his career as an art student in New York, and branched out by studying typography and calligraphy abroad.

As he designed the King alphabet, Nick kept a planned, V-cut letter shape in mind. He and a cousin,

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(Top): Fourteen hand-carved quotes, which mark a retaining wall around the memorial, represent what memorial funders deem “King’s universal message:” democracy, justice, hope and love.

(Bottom): Sunlight strikes the far edge of lettering on the memorial, creating a sharp definition between light and shadow that’s hard to replicate with sandblasting techniques.

Photo credit: Scott Ableman

carving time consuming and difficult.Not crossing seams meant the

carvers would have to selectively broaden a few characters, or use supplemental characters to lengthen lines. Because each inscription is

designed to be an area for contem-plation, Nick used long top lines, which fed into shorter lines under-neath for vertical cohesiveness within a quote, and horizontal flow among the wall’s multiple inscriptions.

The sans-serif King alphabet is all Roman caps, which appear bold and heavy in the granite retaining wall. The lettering design draws on the Claudian Roman era, whose alphabet’s broad forms and bold strokes contrast with the more delicate Trajan alphabet, which graces Rome’s landmark Trajan Column (think of the font used on many movie posters).

“I was also inspired by some ancient Greek inscriptions,” Nick said. “There’s an emphasis of stroke that I thought would add pizzazz on a large scale. I wanted the thing to have a hint of humanity to it, as if it were painted.”

Nick won a $500,000 MacArthur Fellowship last year, paid as five, annual installments. He’ll use some of the money “to keep the lights on,” but he also applied for a Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome, which focuses on independent study and research in humanities and the arts. If he wins, he’ll spend six months in the heart of Italy studying lettering, perhaps even publishing a

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Luke Benson, sandblasted inscrip-tions 1/16 to 1/32 in. deep into a granite retaining wall. Honed, Atlantic Green granite is “plucky,” Nick says, with a high surface tension that makes pure hand

(Top): This “Stone of Hope,” the memorial’s centerpiece, was sculpted by Chinese artist Lei Yixin. Carved into the side of the granite likeness are two quotes: “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope,” and “I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness.”

(Bottom): An architectural rendering of the memorial, which is located on the National Mall, near landmarks dedicated to Lincoln, FDR and Jefferson.

Photo credit: Interface Multimedia Photo credit: Johnny Bivera, courtesy of the MLKNMPF

book of his findings afterward.Studying in Rome, if he wins,

will speak to Nick’s continuing, European education, which began with a year of study at the Basel School of Design in Switzerland while he was in college. Joe believes this training helped Nick widen his knowledge of lettering styles and develop his design skills.

The Bensons are unique, explained Ann Hawkins. She studied under Fud and doubts anyone can currently equal Nick’s skill in design and lettering in the U.S. As Nick told memorialist Dan Bellan in 2009, “We pretty much live in our own world, and our dedication to this standard borders on monastic.” He doesn’t claim to have superseded his father, although he took over the shop in 1993.

Even today, Nick thinks his design

could show some improvement. He likens his father’s skill to that of a virtuoso when asked to describe the difference in their work: “That is like asking a very accomplished pianist ‘Why do you think your version of Rondo alla Turca is not as good as Vladimir Horowitz’? It sounds the same to us.’ One has to spend decades drawing and carving letters to see what we see.”

Nick uses a combination of sandblasting and hand carving, especially when working with high-surface-tension stone like honed granite. For the MLK memorial, Joe said he carried a set of eight tungsten-carbide chisels that would become dull after about 90 minutes. Overall, the team exhausted nearly 100 chisels carving the inscriptions.

In addition, hand-carving variations create tiny imperfections which help

create definition between light and shadow, lending hand-carved letters a stately grace. Ann explained, “If it’s cut properly, the [V-cut] angle remains exactly the same, but, where the stroke is wide, it’s deeper, and, where it’s narrow, it’s shallow. That means that the light kind of flows through the letter. It’s really quite beautiful.”

Joe, who grew up in D.C., has visited the memorial several times since it opened. “I’ve worked on, let’s say, eight national memorials in Washington D.C. and I’ve never seen, at a memorial, so many people all showing emotion. Every time I’m there, I see so many people and they’re all showing emotion, either laughing, having a wonderful time, or sitting on benches, crying. I’ve never been to a memorial where so many people were uninhibited in emotional display.” n

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Sandblasting Versus Hand Carving“Sandblasting is a very, very unpleasant way of getting a letter into stone. And as bad as it is in stone, it is eight times worse in wood because it has nothing to do with drawing letters, nothing to do with a solid under-standing of the three-dimensional techniques and traditions. All it is is a way to slam another dimension onto a two-dimensional design.”

-John “Fud” Benson, May 1985, Signs of the Times, p. 114

If sandblasting is the “lingua franca of the sign trade,” as Nick notes, it is also the source of many a poorly executed project. Nick’s father, from whom the quote above is taken, designed and sandblasted D.C.’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which is a technical masterpiece of sandblasting.

The main problem with sandblasting is it creates characters carved a uniform depth into stone. Hand carving allows the carver to account for thicker and thinner strokes within a character, Ann Hawkins said, and better accommodates letters with varied stroke widths.

Think of an “R.” This letter comprises all three strokes used in English alphabet letters: a rounded bowl, vertical straight stroke, and tail (the diagonal part). In hand carving, the angle of a V-cut, for example, never changes; in Roman-based alphabets, letter depth is shallower where the stroke is thinner and wider where the stroke is thicker. Sandblasting can’t account for these variations.

Alphabets designed for carving – and most computer- ized fonts are decidedly not – also accomodate details like letter openings (think of the space in an “A”) that look odd on supersized, design-software fonts.

As Joe Moss explained, not all hand carving is equal: “There are carvers, and there are carvers.” He says he could pick Nick’s work out of a line-up. Ann also sees this distinction, defining letterers as “people who know how to draw a good letter and also have to carve it.”

Joe and Ann are members of a trusted inner-circle of stone carvers (or letterers, as some prefer to be called, particularly the Bensons) who tend to work alone, but call upon one another when the scope of a project or pressing deadlines call for extra, experienced hands; Joe was one of three carvers who worked with Nick on the MLK memorial.

Despite the obvious advantages of sandblasting – it’s faster and cheaper than hand carving – it’s hard to ignore Fud’s admonition: “Any yo-yo taking a black-and-white layout prepared by an art director or design firm, sticking it onto a piece of wood or stone, cutting a matte and blasting it in there, is not going to get anything that will have any validity as a full-scale, monumental [stone carved], three-dimensional object.”

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In signs which use LEDs for illu-mination, the focus naturally tends to be on improved brightness and uniform distribution of light from the LED modules. The driver – the power source – is sometimes over-looked. Actually, an LED driver is complex, with many internal com-ponents, and a high-quality driver helps determine if LEDs achieve their full potential lifetime. This article examines some of the issues involved in selecting and using your driver.

Unlike incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, HB-LEDs are inherently DC devices because they’re based on a semiconductor diode junction. They

are very sensitive to small changes in temperature or voltage, and the drive current must be tightly controlled to maintain constant light output and achieve long life. Consequently, the LEDs must be powered by a well-controlled DC power supply, normally referred to as a driver. We’ll examine driver requirements here in more detail.

BasicsHB-LEDs exhibit a very non-linear relationship between current (I) and voltage (V), and even a small change in voltage can cause a large change in current. Because the light output is approximately

proportional to current, keep the current as constant as possible over all normal conditions of use. Moreover, excessive current can easily damage the LED due to overheating or failure of internal bond wires.

For a given HB-LED, the V-I relationship varies slightly from unit to unit, and also with temperature and aging, which makes it impractical to connect the LEDs directly to a DC voltage source. Even if the voltage could be perfectly controlled, the actual LED current would vary widely in operation. Fig. 1 shows typical forward voltage vs. current for a single, white HB-LED at various temperatures.

In this example, even at a constant 3.4V, the typical LED current can vary from 350mA at 25°C to almost 600mA at 100°C, with additional variation due to differences between individual LEDs. This is clearly not acceptable.

Therefore, another element must convert the power-supply voltage into a constant current. This element, the driver, is often a part of the power supply, and, for simplicity, the whole assembly is usually called a constant-current driver.

Drivers for illuminated signsA constant-current driver is ideal for such applications as street lights, where the LED configuration is fixed,

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and the driver can be optimized to meet exact requirements. However, in applications such as channel-letter signs, the LED configuration can differ for each letter; flexibility is important.

Consequently, most LED-signage applications use a constant-voltage power supply, with a separate current regulator as a driver in each LED module. In this case, the power supply is usually referred to (perhaps somewhat inaccurately) as a constant-voltage driver. Fig. 2 illustrates the two different configurations.

The sign industry has standardized constant-voltage drivers with an output of either 12V or 24V, and the LED modules are designed to suit one or the other. Each LED module includes a current regulator to keep the LED drive current constant and compensate for changes in temp- erature or slight variations in driver output voltage.

Because the driver output is a constant voltage, two or more LED modules can be used with a single driver by simply connecting them in parallel, as shown in Fig. 3. Each LED module takes care of itself. As long as the total power consumption of the LED modules doesn’t exceed driver capacity, all is well.

Fortunately, with 12V or 24V drivers, the voltage is low enough to be considered safe by UL, which allows the power supply to be rated UL 1310 Class 2. Using a Class 2

power supply simplifies some aspects of safety approval for the overall product, and allows the interconnection wiring to be carried out by the end user. Class 2 requires the output to be less than 100W, 60V and 5A. This limits a 12V driver to a 60W maximum (12V x 5A),

although a 24V driver can go up to 100W (24V x 4.16A).

Selecting a driverOutput voltage and power: Most signage applications utilize standard LED modules, which contain multiple HB-LEDs, together

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better. Firstly, MTBF can only be compared when calculated in the same manner, and at the same ambient temperature. Secondly, calculated MTBF doesn’t consider many of the factors which determine “real-world” reliability, such as PCB material and layout, weaknesses in design and test, or quality and consistency of the manufacturing process. At best, the MTBF prediction roughly indicates the expected failure rate; the real reliability is largely determined by the integrity of the design and manufacture.

Mechanical and thermalLast, but not least, are the driver’s mechanical and thermal aspects. Keep the driver well within its maximum temperature rating, both to ensure reliable operation and to avoid potential shutdown under worst-case conditions. The cooler you keep the driver, the better its reliability, which is key to offering a long-life product.

Each increase of 10°C typically reduces reliability and lifetime by approximately a factor of two, so even a small reduction in operating temperature will pay dividends. So keep the driver as far away as pos- sible from heat sources, including the sun’s heating effect in outdoor applications, and mount it to a cool metal surface wherever possible.

Many drivers offer protection against damp environments, which makes them suitable for outdoor use. The protection level is given as an IP rating, such as IP67 or IP66, where the first number shows protection against solid objects and dust, and the second number shows protection against liquids.

Most signage drivers are used inside the sign enclosure or inside a building, and this provides some protection. You don’t need an IP67-rated driver (suitable for short-term immersion in up to 1 meter of water) if the sign’s interior is designed to be waterproof. Instead, an open-frame

driver could be used at significantly lower cost, perhaps with a conformal coating to provide protection against possible condensation.

SummaryChoosing an appropriate driver is critical to achieving a high-performance, reliable LED sign, and it is simpler if you follow a few basic rules: • Make sure you understand the

difference between constant-current and constant-voltage drivers.

• A multi-output driver will be more reliable than several single drivers.

• Share the load as equally as possible.

• The AC input voltage rating must suit your intended application.

• Choose a driver with the features you need, but don’t

compromise on the basics. • Try to select a driver that will

last as long as your LEDs.• Finally, make sure you keep

the driver as cool as possible.

Table 1 summarizes the various steps in the decision process discussed in this article. The highlighted items are not always needed, but must be considered early in the selection process to avoid having to change drivers at a later stage.

Dave Cooper is the North American Applications Engineering Manager for AEG Power Solutions, a 124-year- old power company founded in Germany. AEG currently has 28 offices in 20 countries. Its U.S. office is in Plano, TX, with another North American office in Markham, ON, Canada. Dave may be contacted at David.Cooper@aegps.com.

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Decision Criteria

Voltage rating Suitable for the LED modules

Output power Sufficient to meet the total need of the LED with some margin

Separate drivers or multi-output driver

Multi-output driver is simpler to mount and connect, and has much better reliability than multiple separate drivers

AC input voltage Input range to suit application

Dimming* Control input to reduce driver output and reduce LED brightness

Adjustable output* External resistor to set output current or voltage

Auxiliary output* Independent output to drive peripherals such as motion sensor or fan

Reliability Driver should be designed to last as long as the LEDs

Mechanical Size, weight, mounting and wiring. Choose drive early in project

Environmental protection IP rating to suit application

*Optional features, not needed on most standard signs

Table 1: Summary of decisions to select driver

with a current regulator. The LED module input voltage is typically either 12V or 24V, and your driver must have the same voltage rating – this is the first and most basic decision in selecting the driver. In many cases, the driver is available from the LED module supplier, but any driver with the same output voltage rating may be used.

The second decision is the power level needed, which depends on the number of LED modules and the power rating of each module. Simply add up the power rating of all the LED modules you plan to use, and the power rating of the driver must be equal or higher. As explained above, 12V Class 2 drivers are limited to a maximum, 60W output.

However, a Class 2 driver can have more than one output; then, the total power from a 12V driver can be up to 120W (two outputs), 180W (three outputs) or higher. In a large sign, a single multi-output driver may be much more con- venient than several separate 60W units. This is the third decision. The reliability of a multi-output driver will also be much better than two or three single-output drivers.

the surge rating is important, especially for outdoor signs where lightning surges are likely to be higher and more frequent.

Other aspectsReliability: LEDs are advertised as having extremely long lives, typically 50,000 hours or better, and the end user expects the same from the overall sign. The complex LED driver contains many electronic components – resistors, capacitors, MOSFETs, transformers, etc. A single 60W driver can power several LED modules with 50-60 LEDs, but the driver itself may have 200 to 300 internal components. So, approximately 80% of the sign components are inside the driver. Remember: The overall reliability is only as good as the driver. Driver failure will affect all the LEDs, whereas an individual LED failure will usually only affect one LED module.

Some driver components have a limited wear-out time, primarily the electrolytic capacitors (E-caps). E-caps are available in a range of grades, and high-grade components last many times longer than lower-grade components under the same conditions. Fig. 4 shows the lifetime for two different grades of E-cap, one rated for 5,000 hours at 85°C, and the other rated for 10,000 hours at 105°C, which will last approximately eight times longer at the same temperature. Pay more for a driver designed to operate reliably for the same length of time as the LEDs themselves.

Reliability is expressed by Mean Time Before Failure, or MTBF, which is based on the probability of failure during the normal life of a product. For example, if the driver’s MTBF is 100,000 hours, and there are 10,000 drivers in operation, on average, there will be one failure every 10 hours. Almost every driver datasheet includes a reliability number, given as “MTBF = XXX hours”.

It’s too easy to assume the driver with the higher number must be

If you’re using multiple drivers (or a multi-output driver), distribute the LED modules evenly between the drivers. Don’t load one driver to its maximum 60W capability if the second driver will only be loaded at 20W. By distributing the load evenly at approximately 40W each, you will have a lower temperature rise and a better overall reliability.

Input voltageThe input voltage must cover the full range of AC power where the sign will be installed. This is the fourth decision. For convenience, driver input is normally 90-265V to cover the standard international range with +/- 10% tolerance, although some very-low-cost drivers may be limited to either 120V or 240V. For industrial applications, a higher input voltage is often required, particularly in North America, where 277V nominal is common. Many commercial LED drivers, therefore, offer a range of 90-305V to include 277V (plus 10% tolerance), as well as the other voltages.

In addition to the steady-state voltage range, LED drivers have a surge-voltage rating for protection against lightning and other transient conditions. For signage applications,

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Nearly a year and a half has passed since we published the results of our 11th annual Lighting Survey in our May 2010 issue (see page 70). For that report, we asked respondents to answer questions with regard to their 2009 sales data. That survey was based on 58 responses, and we debated whether that sampling was sufficient to create tables with any validity.

For this 12th annual survey, we posted the survey on www.signweb.com, listed it on LinkedIn, mentioned it in newsletters and finally sent emails to subscribers who identified themselves as electric-sign companies. Despite these efforts, we only received 37 responses, and only a small percentage of those people answered all of the questions.

Consequently, we didn’t think the tables we traditionally publish were warranted. However, we didn’t want to not use the data at all. So our compromise is an abridged version of this annual report in narrative form. So view this simply as a survey and not as formal, validated research as appears in our two annual State of the Industry reports.

Also, because we were requesting the data late in the 4th quarter, we asked respondents to estimate their answers based on all of 2011. Consequently, because we don’t have any data for 2010, comparisons made here will be for 2011 versus 2009, unless otherwise specified.

Good newsThe best news is a majority of respondents enjoyed sales-volume increase from 2010 to 2011. Our average respondent had sales of $2,427,143 in 2011, which represents a 6.7% sales-volume increase of $280,000 from 2010.

As for the number of employees, we asked for ranges,

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Despite few responses, the results are mostly positive.

rather than actual numbers, and our respondents fairly represented all categories: 1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21-50 and more than 50. More than a third, however, were in the 1-5 category. Overall, our respondents averaged having 10 fabricators and four installers.

On average, companies said 85% of their total sales were electric signs, and more than 25% of the res-pondents said all of their sales were electric signs.

Illumination choicesFor all the talk about LEDs supplanting every other form of lighting, fluorescents continue to be the dominant light source for lighting signs, as they have been in this survey every year since 2002. Here, they commanded 42% of “market share,” with LEDs next at 35%, followed by neon at half that much, at 17%. Since our last lighting survey in May 2010, this represents a slight increase for LEDs (from 31%) and a slight decrease for neon (from 19%).

Overall, respondents reported spending an average of $167,000 on lighting supplies and equipment in 2011, or 6.8% of the average sales volume of $2.4 million. This is much higher than the $111,000 reported in the last survey. Historically, however, there has been no consistency to the lighting-expenditure figure.

NeonAs much as we hear about its demise, from sign companies whose former tubebenders now bend metal, neon remains a staple. With fewer shops allegedly still heating glass, we fully anticipated responses that indicated much more outsourcing. However, this year’s respondents report that slightly less than two-thirds of their neon is outsourced (63%), which is slightly less

than the 67% reported 17 months ago.Similarly, we anticipated that neon repairs would greatly

outnumber “new” neon in terms of sales. However, the results were nearly a dead heat, with neon repair at 51% and new neon at 49%. This essentially replicates the 52%/48% split from the most recent lighting survey.

Again, we keep hearing about LEDs replacing neon in channel letters, but our respondents still say that channel letters represent a majority (52%) of all their neon production. This does indicate a sizeable drop from the 62% from the last lighting survey. The difference is cabinet signs, which our respondents say is 20% of their neon production, whereas before it was a mere 5%. Border tubing with neon remained a relative constant around 16%. Exterior neon continued to nearly triple interior neon (73% to 27%).

Back in 2007 and 2008, traditional, ferromagnetic transformers and their electronic counterparts ran neck and neck. But in this and the last lighting survey, ferromagnetic transformers are preferred by an approximate 3:2 ratio.

LEDsBorder tubing, aka, outline lining, has become a more popular use of LEDs. This year’s respondents say its represents 16% of their LED usage, in contrast to the 6% from the previous survey. And, although channel letters still constitute the primary use of LEDs, as a percentage of total sales, they dropped from 82% in the last survey down to 71%. (Ed. Note: This survey has nothing to do with the LEDs used in electronic-message centers. In EMCs, the lightsource is part of the package, not a choice. This survey looks at lighting as a chosen component.)

The 80% exterior/20% interior use of LEDs mimics

the 79%/21% mix from the last survey.White remains the most popular LED color, but it

no longer represents the majority. Its 56% market share from the last survey dropped to 43%. Red inched up a bit from 34% to 37%, but it was the unknown “other” that increased the most, from 2.7% to 13.8%. Green and blue both remained at less than 5%.

Neon or LEDs?A series of questions examines the choice between neon and LEDs. The latter are preferred over neon by at least a 3:1 ratio for every color except green, where the preference for LEDs is slightly less than 2:1. This contrasts with the last lighting survey, when LEDs were preferred over neon by a 3:1 ratio only for white. For all colors, LEDs were preferred 72%/38%, which is a fairly sizeable jump from the 64%/36% split last time.

In terms of who makes the neon/LED decision – the end user or the sign company – it’s 3:1 the latter, which is consistent with the 72%/28% findings of the last lighting survey.

Addressing seven factors that could impact the neon/LED decision, “durability” was the most important consideration for the second consecutive year. “Maintenance” was a close second, followed by “reliability.” “Labor” was deemed the least important factor, and, surprisingly, “cost” was tied with “energy” as the next least important, even though energy savings seems to be LEDs’ primary attribute to the rest of the world.

Nobody said their ratio of overall neon/LED use had stayed the same. Those who are now using more LEDs outnumbered those who are using more neon by a 7:1 margin. n

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“Let’s face it, this is not your father’s tradeshow.”

– SGIA Expo 2011 ad copy

SGIA reported 16,006 total regis-trants (36% were first-timers) and 456 exhibitors for its Expo 2011 that covered 167,350 sq. ft. of floor space at New Orleans’ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on October 19-21. The international head count, SGIA said, was 2,420. The show also featured 20 educational sessions and SGIA’s Expert Advice zones, six this year, that comprised digital signage, digital apparel, narrow format, PDAA-graphics installation, industrial-and-printed electronics, and screenprinted apparel.

On these pages – and in Vince Cahill’s sidebar – we’ve briefly listed notable new or upgraded digital-print machines. As always, we caution this isn’t a complete list – the show is sizeable, with multiple displays, and, frankly, three days isn’t enough time to visit all manu-facturers and analyze their full list of printers. Here, I’ve highlighted features from inkjet printers relevant to most signmakers.

EFI Vutek – EFI™ VUTEk© introduced its eight-color (plus white), GS3250LX superwide-format, hybrid, UV-cure printer – a new rigid or flexible, roll-to-roll-substrate (one-minute changeover) print addition to EFI Vutek’s GS family. It features cool-cure, LED lamp technology, combined with EFI’s proprietary UV inks. The GS3250LX will print up to 2,400 sq. ft./hr. (55 4 x 8-ft. boards) on

media up to 2 in. thick. Designed for 24/7 production, it also offers selectable, dual resolution – 600 dpi at 24 pl or 1,000 dpi at 12-pl printing. The white-ink system allows overprint, underprint, spot, underspot, fill and overspot choices. EFI Vutek said the GS3250LX doesn’t produce VOCs, uses less consumables and energy than standard UV-cure printers, and will print on recycled and other materials without warping.

The GS3250LX also won SGIA’s Product of the Year award for the flatbed, rigid-substrate group.

In addition to its customary fleet of large-format printers, EFI displayed its entry-level, production, wide-format Rastek printers – the Rastek H652 hybrid printer and Rastek T1000, three-zone flatbed printer that features a 52 x 98-in. vacuum table. www.efi.com

Epson America – Epson (Long Beach, CA), alongside its Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 solvent printer, featured two new papers designed for signage applications – the GS DisplayTrans backlight film, a backlight solvent-ink film designed for professional backlight display or daylight-signage graphic ap-plications; and the GS Poster paper gloss which, the company said, is rapidly becoming the industry standard for poster-like applications. www.epson.com

Flora Digital – GraphixDirect.com, Inc. (Costa Mesa, CA) now offers the 1440 x 1440-dpi, 4 x 8-ft., Flora hi-resolution 2512UV flatbed printer with Konica Minolta print-

heads. The printer images at speeds up to 417 sq. ft./hr. and will print on materials up to 4 in. thick. The Konica Minolta printheads have a 14-pl droplet size for excellent resolution and soft gradients. The standard 2512UV flatbed system comes with eight Konica Minolta printheads, but you can add up to 16 printheads for customized configurations. The machine also features an automatic pin-registration system and automatic media/distance calibration. www.floradigital.com.cn; www.graphix-direct.com

Hewlett-Packard – HP Scitex (Palo Alto, CA) introduced its FB7600, XP5500 and XP2500 printers, which, it said, would add to its digital, wide-format printer portfolio and offer print-service providers higher productivity and versatility, especially with today’s demand for more frequent orders and shorter print runs. The new offerings include the HP Scitex FB7600 industrial press (and an optional, multi-sheet loader) with new HP FB225 Scitex inks and workflow improvements for increased productivity and versatility; the 16.6-ft. HP Scitex XP5500 industrial printer with billboard print modes, high print speeds and excellent ink coverage; and the 10.5-ft.-wide HP Scitex XP2500 industrial printer that delivers up to 15% more throughput than its predecessor. HP also announced its application of EskoArtwork i-cut Suite, a print-to-cut workflow solution enhanced for HP Scitex printers.

EskoArtwork® i-cut Suite is a print-to-cut workflow solution for wide-

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Digital Updates from SGIA’s Expo 2011This year’s show proffered many printmaking advancements

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format graphics that simplifies the cutting process. It comprises PDF preflight, editing, nesting, layout and print-and-cut file production and is compatible with all HP Scitex printers, RIPs and cutting devices. The enhanced solution for HP Scitex customers includes a library of optimized HP Scitex profiles. www.hp.com; www.esko.com

Mimaki USA – For specialty work, Mimaki’s (Suwanee, GA) enhanced, A3 size, UJF-3042FX UV-cure, desktop, flatbed printer features a jetable primer that allows you to selectively, but automatically, prime media. (Priming may be required on some surfaces for better adhesion of the UV-curing inks.) Mimaki says this allows direct, UV-ink applications on various substrates, which range from glass to metal. The UJF-3042FX will only use the primer where needed, which saves money and time.

Mimaki won SGIA’s Product of the Year award in the Poster Size, solvent-latex printer group for its JV33-130 printer and the Flatbed, rigid-substrate Product of the Year award for its JFX-1631 printer. www.mimakiusa.com

Mutoh America Inc. – Mutoh (Phoenix) showcased the newest additions to the ValueJet printer line with special focus on the ValueJet 1204GA and ValueJet 1638 printers. Mutoh said the 64-in.-wide ValueJet 1638 images at speeds up to 545 sq. ft./hr., and its staggered, dual-head design allows you to quickly print multiple banner and other roll-to-roll jobs. www.mutoh.com

Océ North America – Océ (Chicago) said its Arizona 360 XT printer, an SGIA Product of the Year (Flatbed, rigid, white-ink production) is faster, better and more versatile than its predecessors. This true flatbed machine, with a roll-to-roll media option, features an extra-large, 8 x 10-ft., flatbed table and Express Mode printing that will image up to 119 sq. ft./hr. The extra-length table, coupled with independent vacuum zones, allows you to continuously image on 4 x 8-ft. boards (while one is printing, the operator can exchange the other).

The 360XT features high-definition imaging; instant, low-heat curing; economical operation; and the ability to print on thin materials without distortion. It features Océ’s VariaDot® Imaging Technology and produces near-photographic image quality with two, piezoelectric, variable-dot printheads (per color) that produce 6 to 42pl droplet sizes.

Océ said it has sold more than 2,800 Arizona printers. www.oceusa.com

ONYX Graphics – Onyx (Salt Lake City) announced its SmartApps PitStop Pro plug-in that helps fix troublesome PDF files without leaving Adobe Acrobat software. The plug-in checks all aspects of wide-format PDF files to create print consistency and includes a preflight checklist that creates a digital master which ensures correctly print PDF files. It also automatically highlights spot-color and color-management issues and provides quick options for correction. Further, it detects

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file issues, such as missing or bad fonts, or missing bleed, and includes PDF edit tools and action lists that allow such multiple PDF file changes as color conversions and added finishing marks. www.onyxgfx.com

Roland DGA – Roland (Irvine, CA) introduced its VersaStudio BN-20 hybrid flatbed UV-LED inkjet printer and VersaUV LEF-12 metallic desktop inkjet printer/cutter and benchtop flatbed UV-LED printer. It also dis- played its VersaCAMM VS series wide-format, metallic inkjet printer /cutters; the VersaUV LEC-330 (30 in.) UV-LED inkjet printer/cutter; the VersaArt RS-640 64-in. sublimation printer; the Soljet Pro III XC-540 54-in. eco-solvent inkjet printer/cutter; the GX-640 64-in. grand-format vinyl cutter, and more.

Roland’s VersaUV LEJ-640 printer won SGIA’s Product of the Year award in the Poster Size UV printer group.

Most notable, perhaps, was Roland’s VersaUV LEJ hybrid UV-LED, 1440 x 1440-dpi, flatbed inkjet printer that applies Roland’s proprietary, Eco-UV inks. Roland says the ink will adhere to various treated and untreated substrates, and can be successfully stretched and applied around curved surfaces and edges. The LEJ-640 features large UV-LED 10,000-hour, instant on/off, lamps to expedite production, and a maximum print speed of 133 sq.ft./hr. in high-speed mode. The low-heat UV-LED lamps allow printing on heat-sensitive media and an Auto- mated Print Head Management system (it prevents head strikes) and

Photos by Darek Johnson

an advanced media take-up system. www.rolanddga.com

Seiko I Infotech Inc. – Seiko has added two, ColorPainter H2 series, mild-solvent inkjet printers to its ColorPainter H high-speed printer line – the 104-in.-wide H2-104s and the 72-in.-wide H2-74s – both with two, color-configuration options. For high productivity and economic operation, Seiko offers its four-color configuration; for better image quality and true gray-scale printing, it offers its eight-color configuration. Both will print consistent color density at a maximum printing speed of 1,075 sq. ft./hr.

brought its new, F Series F1612, the company’s first flatbed-cutting system, to display alongside its advanced S Class series vinyl cutters and performance-priced SummaCut line. The F1612’s cutting area is 65 x 47.2 in.; cutting speed is up to 400 in. per second. Drag-cutting is standard, but options include a tangential module (12-kg downward force) and barcoded tools: kiss-cutting, cut-out and creasing tools. An electronic oscillating tool allows it to cut cardboard and foamboard. Summa also featured its popular DC4 54-in. & DC4sx 30-in. transfer-ribbon technology printer-cutters. www.summausa.com. n

Seiko said several new printing functions are standard on the H2 series. Most highlighted is the Smart Nozzle Mapping, which remaps a clogged nozzle instead of requiring you to replace a printhead. The printers also feature Dynamic Dot Printing (DDP) technology that jets three different drop sizes per print pass, and SmartPassTechnology 3, a new generation of the Smart Pass Technology with sophisticated non-interleaving printhead controls and banding reduction performance, to improve print quality and the capability to print on various media. www.seiko-i.com

Summa USA – Summa (Seattle)

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Innovative digital-print devices, chemistry, media and software were the dominating players at the SGIA 2011 Exposition (New Orleans). This article reviews products I saw as new and different.

The 3DPhotoWorks (Chatham, NY) display literally stood out. The company’s molded, 3-D display boards clearly demonstrated how its unique, patent-pending process transforms two-dimensional photos into 3-D relief displays that certainly attract attention. 3DPhotoWorks offers 48 x 96-in. panels with reliefs up to 1.75 in. high. Company owner John Olson said the process has received an overwhelmingly positive response.

A few weeks prior to SGIA, I covered the International Exhibition of Textile Machinery (ITMA) Exposition (Barcelona), where manufacturers heralded significant, digital-textile printing advances. Prominent among them was MS Srl, a textile-equipment producer (Caronna Pertusella, Italy) that offers roll-to-roll production printers, primarily, the traversing-head JP6 and JPK series and the single-pass LaRio printers. MS Srl claims the LaRio will print more than 86,111 sq. ft./hr. All three machines use Kyocera KJ4B native, 600-dpi, piezo-inkjet printheads. Once MS Srl commercializes the La Rio device, it’ll mark a major advance – and opportunity – for well-financed fabric printers to own print equipment with throughput similar to rotary screenprinting (for numerous fabrics) and with the convenience, flexibility and responsiveness of digital processing. At SGIA, Expand Systems, LLC (Roswell, GA) announced its U.S. representation of MS Srl and now offers a full line of its roll-to-roll, textile, production printers.

Novus Imaging (Moultonborough, NH) introduced two, wide-format 126-in.-wide inkjet printers – the Synergia H/UV hybrid, which uses seven Fujifilm Dimatix Q-class variable-drop printheads per color (with 10-pl primary drops) and the Synergia H/AQ that uses eight, Dimatix Q-class printheads per color and applies a unique waterbased, epoxy ink. The company offers CMYK, orange, blue, red, light cyan, light magenta, and optional white-ink colors in both UV-cure and aqueous-epoxy ink sets. Both devices

come with the Caldera Grand RIP+ and, in addition, both machines are staged for beta testing.

Agfa Graphics (Mortsel, Belgium) introduced its UV-cure, Anapurna M2540 FB flatbed, rigid-substrate inkjet printer that will image on sheets up to 8.3 ft. x 5 ft. x 1.77 in. thick. Its six Konica Minolta KM1024 piezo-inkjet printheads fire 12-pl drops in binary mode (no grayscale). It also has two KM1024 heads that fire 42-pl drops for white-ink printing.

Teckwin USA (Henderson, NV) demonstrated its Teckpro UV3200 roll-to-roll inkjet printer and hybrid, TS-300 flatbed inkjet printer. The Teckpro UV3200 offers a maximum print width of 130 in.; the TW-300 images on media up to 94.5 x 47.2 in. Both devices employ 15, Dimatix Polaris PQ-512 printheads. The company also provides the Teckwin version of Caldera GrandRIP+ for each printer. Teckwin also debuted its Teckcut flatbed 4 x 8-ft. plotter with seven cutting tools.

Xanté (Mobile, AL) exhibited its attention-grabbing, high-speed, Memjet poster printer. The company hopes to begin shipping this single-pass print device sometime in 2012. In a critical view, the device output exhibited some jet outs at this and a previous show; however, its remarkable production speed suggests interesting, future opportunities.

Inca Digital and Fujifilm North America win my best press conference prize because they presented three, experienced product owners that discussed their experiences with Inca’s Onset production flatbed inkjets.

Vince Cahill is the president of VCE solutions (Waynesboro, PA). It provides consulting and brokering of business relations for the printing industry. VCE Solutions also develops integrated digital-printing solutions for industrial applications. Vince can be reached at (717) 762-9196 or vince@vcesolutions.com..

Vince Cahill reflects on the SGIA tradeshow

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Signs of the Times is beginning this new series of articles, which will appear monthly. Many of the initial articles will be gleaned from presentations made at the National Signage Research & Education Conference (NSREC), which was held October 12-13 in Cincinnati. This first installment is excerpts from the speech delivered by Harry C. Alford, president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, who also chairs the Regulatory Affairs Committee of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Most importantly, at NSREC, Alford pledged that both chambers will be providing standardized information on the value of signage. Prior to his public service, Alford worked for Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Sara Lee Corp., among others.

The United States is a mobile society. Americans love their cars and the freedom to go anywhere. Additionally, a significant portion of the population moves every year. Therefore, signage is incredibly important to attract new customers, brand your business in the minds of consumers, and create impulse sales. Signs help create top-of-mind awareness of the company, brand or product.

According to a survey of managers at small- and medium-sized businesses, 85% said they would lose sales if they did not have a sign and suffer an average of 34.6% in estimated loss of sales.

Signage is just one of the many commercial activities under attack by NIMBYs (not in my backyard), NOPEs (not on Planet Earth), BANANAs (build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything) and CAVE people (citizens against virtually everything). The business community must fight these activists, who try to bring economic development to a standstill by threatening every form of business expansion.

For example, as part of its Project-No-Project initiative, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently released a study that “assesses the broad range of energy projects that are being stalled, stopped or outright killed nationwide due to NIMBY activism, a broken permitting system and a system that allows

limitless lawsuits by opponents.” Despite protestations that zoning restrictions on signs

are needed to prevent big-box retailers or national chains from taking over a community and driving out local stores, small businesses are the ones that suffer most from these restrictions. A non-franchised, small business that lacks resources and, instead, depends primarily on signage for advertising, will be disproportionately harmed.

Moreover, these restrictions are not technology-neutral. On one extreme, they tend to favor companies that can afford to develop innovative ways (building signcentric buildings or purchasing sign technology not yet regulated) to circumvent these codes. On the other, they tend to inhibit the development or use of new sign technology (electronic messaging).

Especially at a time when businesses are struggling to attract customers, these restrictions make no sense. By handcuffing businesses’ ability to communicate, stringent zoning laws designed to foster perfectly cultivated communities can have the opposite, unintended effect of creating closed storefronts and other forms of urban blight.

For example, if store after nearby store goes out of business, not only will property values decline, but so will revenues at the remaining businesses as customers shy away from areas that are foreboding or boarded up. When residents already feel over-taxed and complain about the loss of government services, it’s the wrong move to pursue zoning policies that will cause city coffers to suffer even greater declines in revenue from tumbling property and income taxes.

Many local communities assert that sign restrictions promote traffic safety by reducing driving distractions. However, these regulations fail to recognize that traffic safety may be compromised by poor signage. The more complicated the driving pattern or scenario (multiple lanes, complex intersections), the more easy-to-read signs matter.

For example, if a local zoning code restricts the height of an on-premise sign, a driver may not be able to view that sign if it’s obstructed by parked cars or traffic. Such a situation needlessly prompts drivers to engage in unwise driving behavior, such as abrupt U-turns or quick lane changes. ■

The Value of Signs

B y H a r r y C . A l f o r d

The Chamber of Commerce speaks out

Tillner Joins Osram as COOOn October 1, Frank Tillner was named the new chief operating officer of Osram Opto Semi-conductors (Regensburg, Germany). He will oversee production plants in Germany and Malaysia. Tiller left a position as senior vice president of Conergy AG, a solar-system manufacturer, to join Osram, and has 26 years of experience in the semiconductor sector. He has also worked for Siemens AG, Texas Instruments GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG and Qimonda AG.

Noteworthy

Industry news should be sent to signs@stmediagroup.com.INDUSTRY NEWS

Catalina Acquires GMI Materials Catalina Graphics (Calabasas Hills, CA) and GMI Materials Intl. (Calabasas Hills, CA) have been integrated under the Catalina Graphics Films name. Previously, the companies had common ownership, but were independently operated. Catalina manufactures pressure-sensitive films and serves various printing markets. GMI is a distributor of films used in digital printing.

GSG Fund-Raises for Pancreatic CancerGraphic Solutions Group (Dallas) has organized two fund-raising events to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org) in memory of Hank Granberry, the father of current president Mark Granberry. A golf tournament on September 23 and subsequent t-shirt sales raised more than $15,000 for PanCAN. The shirts were designed for the event by Lon Winters (Graphic Elephants, Elizabeth, CO), and printed on an M&R Diamondback press.

Nazdar Names New Customer-Service ManagerNazdar Source- One (Shawnee, KS) is promoting Jennifer Mosley to customer-service manager. She will continue to build customer relationships and work to improve customer satis-faction in her new role.

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FDC Expands HeadquartersFDC Graphic Films Inc. (South Bend, IN) is expanding its corporate headquarters with a 58,000-sq.-ft. addition. Construction on the addition began in October, and the company expects to move in to the building by May 2012. The company says the expansion will allow it to better serve the North American graphics industry.

HP Scitex Announces Leadership ChangesXavier Garcia has been named the new general manager of HP Scitex (Palo Alto, CA). Garcia, with 18 years’ experience in large-format printing, will oversee day-to-day operations. He joined HP as a Designjet product engineer several years ago, and has held several positions in operations, research and development.

Yariv Avisar, formerly the vice president and general manager of HP Scitex’s imaging and printing group (Palo Alto, CA), has left the company to become CEO of a privately held company in Israel.

Onyx Appoints New CEOOnyx Graphics Inc. (Salt Lake City) has announced Kevin Murphy as its new president and chief executive officer. Murphy previously served as vice president of commercial excellence at Océ North America, where he managed the company’s sales, pricing and marketing, and helped re-align the company’s worldwide marketing strategy for its wide-format printing products.

Elliott Lifetime Warranty for HiReach, BoomTruck ProductsElliott Equipment (Omaha, NE) is including lifetime, structural warranties on HiReach aerial work platforms and BoomTruck cranes purchased after October 1. Previously, warranties covered just five years of use. The new warranty covers structural components, such as the boom, turret and subframe, as long as the machine is in use. A one-year, parts-and-labor warranty also comes with HiReach and BoomTruck products. The warranty is only valid in the U.S.; international customers receive a one-year warranty for structural components and parts.

Mosley

Tillner

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ALASKAANCHORAGE

Neon of Alaska, P.O. Box 242062, Anchorage, AL (99524). 907-248-0185. E-mail: neonman@ptialaska.net. 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.

FLORIADAFORT LAUDERDALE

Mervac Neon 1008 S. Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL (33004). 954-922-0210. Fax: 954-922-1108. 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: pweeks@mdwst.com. 1-2-3.

LISTINGS/ADVERTISEMENTS — to appear for one year, Payable in advance. The deadline is the 25th of the month, 2 months prior to mailing date. (Example: Jan. 25th is the deadline for the March issue.)

1” and 2” ads require digital art.NEON DIRECTORY

W h o l e s a l e N e o n

1 Firms offering custom wholesale neon.2 Firms offering quantity/production wholesale neon.3 Firms offering neon repair and maintenance.

For Directory Rates or Information, Contact:

Victoria Wells E-Mail: victoria.wells@stmediagroup.com

Phone: (800) 925-1110 ext. 393 Phone: (513) 263-9393 Fax: (513) 744-6993

RATE INFORMATION — All ads/listings are pre-paid annually.

Listing (name, address, etc.) only: $125/year Listing plus 1-inch ad: $1,250/year Add four-color for $360/year! Listing plus 2-inch ad: $2,250/year Add four-color for $600/year!

NEW YORKMIDDLETOWN

Lite Brite Signs Inc., 51 Montgomery St., (10940). 845-343-7446. Fax: 845-343-3492. E-mail: litebritesigns@frontiernet.net. 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.

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: baconsgn@ndak.net. 1-2-3.

OHIOCOLUMBUS

P.R. Signs and Service. 2501 Englewood Dr. Columbus, OH (43230). 614-475-6788. Fax: 614-475-6788. Email: orders@prsignsandservice.com. 1-2-3.

PENNSYLVANIAPITTSBURGH

Shamrock Signs, 535 Forest Ave., Carnegie, PA (15106). 412-279-2800. Fax: 412-279-2848. E-mail: info@shamrocksigns.net. 1-2-3.

TEXASCORPUS CHRISTI

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

VIRGINIANORTHERN VIRGINIA

AA Neon LLC., 13866 Dawson Beach Rd, Woodbridge, Virginia (22191). 703-490-2175. Email: aaneonllc@verizon.net. Website: aaneon.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: northadv@frontier.com. 1-2-3.

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NEBRASKA­OMAHA

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

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: sales@reichsupply.com. 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: stmag@nusignsupply.com. 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: midwest@midwestsign.com. 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: midwest@midwestsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

FLORID­AMIAMI

Pan Am Sign Products, 2525 N.W. 75th St., (33147). 305-691-0581. 800-466-0581. Fax: 305-691-0587. Email: panam@bellsouth.net. 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: sales@nmsignsupply.com. 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: midwest@midwestsign.com. 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.

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: midwest@midwestsign.com. 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.

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.

5 — Plastics Equipment & Supplies6 — Magnetic Equipment & Supplies7 — Engraving Equipment & Supplies8 — CAD/CAM Equipment & Supplies

SUPPLY­D­IRECTORYS i g n S u p p l y D i r e c t o r y

For­D­irectory­Rates­or­Information,­or­to­change­your­current­information,­contact:

Victoria Wells E-Mail: victoria.wells@stmediagroup.com Phone: (800) 925-1110 ext. 393

Phone: (513) 263-9393 Fax: (513) 744-6993

RATE INFORMATION — All ads/listings are pre-paid annually.

Listing (name, address, etc.) only: $125/year Listing plus 1-inch ad: $1,250/year Add four-color for $360/year! Listing plus 2-inch ad: $2,250/year Add four-color for $600/year!

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

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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: tulsa@nglantz.com. 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: midwest@midwestsign.com. 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: midwest@midwestsign.com. 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: midwest@midwestsign.com. 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: midwest@midwestsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

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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: bnb@aol.com. 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-OPELIKAJones Sign Shop, LLC, 1585 Dark Corners Rd., Tallassee,

AL (36078). 334-283-2060. Fax: 334-252-0863. E-mail: jonessignshop@aol.com. 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: riversigns@knology.net. 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: signsinc@att.net. 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: coosasigns@comcast.net. 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: riversigns@knology.net. 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: signsinc@att.net. 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: gensign@hiwaay.net. 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: ojr@victorsign.com. 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: signs@wricosigns.com. 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,

Huntsville, AL. (35807). 256-534-6925, 866-534-6925. Fax: 256-534-6925. E-mail: bnb@aol.com. Website: bnbsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

Huntsville, AL. (35807). 256-534-6925, 866-534-6925. Fax: 256-534-6925. E-mail: bnb@aol.com. Website: bnbsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

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: jlelectricsigns@bellsouth.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

(36619). 251-653-7143. FAX: 251-653-8281. E-mail: ojr@victorsign.com. 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: signs@wricosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MONTGOMERY Jones Sign Shop, LLC, 1585 Dark Corners Rd., Tallassee,

AL (36078). 334-283-2060. Fax: 334-252-0863. E-mail: jonessignshop@aol.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: midstateadvertising@yahoo.com. 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: sosigncrafters@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

(35660). 256-383-3176. Fax: 256-383-3170. E-mail: gensign@hiwaay.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PHENIX CITY River Signs Systems, 4626 Miller Rd., Unit C, Columbus,

GA (31909). 706-507-4488. Fax: 706-568-6459. E-mail: riversigns@knology.net. 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: signsinc@att.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PRATTVILLE Jones Sign Shop, LLC, 1585 Dark Corners Rd., Tallassee,

AL (36078). 334-283-2060. Fax: 334-252-0863. E-mail: jonessignshop@aol.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: gensign@hiwaay.net. 1-2-3-5-6-7-9.

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

(36619). 251-653-7143. Fax: 251-653-8281. E-mail: ojr@victorsign.com. 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: signs@wricosigns.com. 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: glaciersigns@gci.net. 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: minibrute@clearwire.net. Web: www.minibrute.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Universal Sign & Lighting, AK. 907-278-7446. Fax: 907-694-5130. Email: universalsign@gci.net. 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@noaz.com. 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.

HARRISON/MTN. HOMEHarrison Sign Co., 801 Hwy. 62/65 N. Harrison, AR

(72601). 870-741-5267. Fax: 870-741-0124. E-mail: signshere@yahoo.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: craftmastersign@qwest.net. Website: www.craftmastersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: scottmehlhoff@cox.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JB Sign 2141 E, Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ (85016). 602-331-1185, Fax: 602-353-1195. E-mail: JBSign@hotmail.com. Website: JBSign.com. 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: nicole@pearsonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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A Service for National Advertisers and Sign Manufacturers1 Firms equipped to secure space for and

place in their city advertising signs furnished by national concerns.

2 Firms equipped to service such signs.3 Firms equipped to secure space for and

place outside their city advertising signs furnished by national concerns.

4 Firms equipped to service such signs.5 Firms interested in orders to erect commercial

and electric signs in their city and territory from concerns outside their city.

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Listing (name, address, etc.) only: $135/year Listing plus 1-inch ad: $1,250/year Add four-color for $360/year! Listing plus 2-inch ad: $2,250/year Add four-color for $600/year!

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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: royalsign@royalsign.net. 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: ed@signtecaz.com. 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: jude@cooksigns.com. 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: info@rainbowsignstucson.com. 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: sales@pennsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

ARKANSASBlYTheville

Hinson Display Signs, Inc., 310 E. Ash, P.O. Box 1617. (72316). 870-763-4100. Fax: 870-763-8660.1-2-3-4-5-7-9.

fAYeTTeville/SpRiNgdAleHarrison Sign Co., 801 Hwy. 62/65 N. Harrison, AR (72601).

870-741-5267. Fax: 870-741-0124. E-mail: signshere@yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

fORT SMiTh Mack Thompson & Son Signs, 6208 South 29th St.,

(72908). 479-648-1061. Fax: 479-648-1068. E-mail: mack@mtssigns.com. 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: bgatlin@signsystems1.com. 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: mda@hightechsign.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: sales@centerneon.com. 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: active8948@aol.com. 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: pam@solanosigns.com. 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: design@a-plussigns.com. 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: signforu@earthlink.net. 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.

liveRMOReTri-Valley Signs 1950 Carnation Circle, Livermore, Ca

(94550). 925-525-8859, 800-300-1219, Fax: 925-605-3994. Email: klaine61@yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

lOS ANgeleS 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: diversarts@sbcglobal.net. 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: info@flynnsigns.com. 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: mallsgnsvc@aol.com. 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. Email: oconnor elec@verizon.net. 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: maria@signindustries.tv. 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: dlock11692@aol.com. 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.

Noble Stanbury Jr., Inc., P.O. Box 1747, Oakdale, CA (95361). 209-847-8408. Fax: 209-847-4438. Email ns@noblesigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

MONTeReYSignone, 1986 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA (93955). 831-

583-9800, Fax: 831-583-9400. 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.

Golden Gate Sign Co. Inc., 711 Independent Rd., Oakland, CA (94621). 510-336-3838. Fax: 510-336-3830. 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: m.haist@encoreimage.com. 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: maria@signindustries.tv. Website: www. signindustries.tv. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ORANge COUNTYFlynn Signs & Graphics, 1345 Coronado Ave., Long Beach,

CA (90804). 562-498-6655. 800-458-2784. Fax: 562-985-0843. E-mail: info@flynnsigns.com. 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: riotineneon@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

2030. 800-696-3662 Fax: 530-223-2060. E-mail: pat.corey@mchalesign.com. 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: maria@signindustries.tv. 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: info@ainorsigns.com. 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.

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

408-1300. Fax: 916-408-1385. Email: info@ainorsigns.com. Website: www.ainorsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8-9.

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.

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.

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: jeff@northwestsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signone, 1986 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA (93955). 831-583-9800, Fax: 831-583-9400. 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: Lee@swainsign.com. 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: sjw@clearsigns.com. 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: general@sdelectricsign.com. 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: sales@westrnsign.com. 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.

Golden Gate Sign Co. Inc., 711 Independent Rd., Oakland, CA (94621). 510-336-3838. Fax: 510-336-3830. 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: jeff@northwestsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

831-469-8208. 888-788-8614. Fax: 831-469-8172. E-mail: jeff@northwestsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

7000. 818-470-4228. Fax: 805-522-7000. E-mail: mallsgnsvc@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

408-1300. Fax: 916-408-1385. Email: info@ainorsigns.com. 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.

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: craig@tracysigns.com. 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: sales@solanosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

7000. 818-470-4228. Fax: 805-522-7000. E-mail: mallsgnsvc@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLORADOCOLORADO SPRINGS

Rusch Signs & Graphics, Inc., 3030 W. Hampden Ave. Sheridan, CO (80110). 303-972-3016. 800-336-SIGN.Fax: 303-972-9165. Email: ruschsigns@comcast.net. 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: sales@signmastersco.com. 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: paul.kelley@longmontsigns.com. 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: aaasigns@usa.net. 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.

All Reach Property Lighting & Electrical. 7100 Broadway 1H, Denver, CO (80221). 720-233-8800, Fax: 303-298-8801. Email: service@allreach.us. 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: gary@artcraftsign.com. 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: signhelpers@aol.com. 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: cindypeters@freemansigns.net. 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: ruschsigns@comcast.net. 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, 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.

Sheridan, CO (80110). 303-972-3016. 800-336-SIGN.Fax: 303-972-9165. Email: ruschsigns@comcast.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

Rusch Signs & Graphics, Inc., 3030 W. Hampden Ave. Sheridan, CO (80110). 303-972-3016. 800-336-SIGN.Fax: 303-972-9165. Email: ruschsigns@comcast.net. 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: paul.kelley@longmontsigns.com. Website: www.longmontsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

Sheridan, CO (80110). 303-972-3016. 800-336-SIGN.Fax: 303-972-9165. Email: ruschsigns@comcast.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

564-9120. Fax: 719-566-8369. Email: ralphchili03@msn.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: ruschsigns@comcast.net. 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.

CONNECTICUTDANBURY

Bursco Signs Inc., 9 Beaver St. Danbury CT. (06810). 203-798-7296. Fax: 203-798-9708. Email: bursco@bai-net.com. 5-6-7-9.

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

860-454-0127. Fax: 860-454-0127. Email: dgsign@comcast.net. 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: mike@saxtonsign.com. 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: bursco@bai-net.com. 5-6-7-9.

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

324-2263. 800-426-2263. Fax: 203-324-5181. E-mail: info@acmesignco.com. 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: sign130@aol.com. 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: info@easternsigntech.com. 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: info@novasigngroup.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

South Jersey Sign & Construction LLC, 1624 Harding Highway, Newfield, New Jersey (08344-5221). 856-362-5861, Fax: 856-362-5879. Email: southjerseysigns@comcast.net, Website: www.southjerseysigns.com. 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.

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

610-497-0111. 888-651-SIGN. Fax: 610-497-0110. Email: kcsignco@msn.com. 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: info@ARKsigns.com. 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:guy@gelbergsigns.com. 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: jon@jandmservicesinc.com. 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: sterico@stericosigns.com. 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. tld@dixiesignsinc.com. 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: kenco@kenco2000inc.com. 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: julie@saxtonsign.com, 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: davidsonsigns@aol.com. Website: www.davidsonsigns.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.

Sign X-Press 10821 Canal Street, Largo FL. (33777). 239-229-7453. Fax: 941-429-9492. Email: rsheldon@signx-press.com 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: bcsigns@cfl.rr .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.

Kenco 2000, Inc., 1539 Garden Ave., Holly Hill, FL (32117). 386-672-1590. 800-526-3291. 386-677-2910. E-mail: kenco@kenco2000inc.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: info@marionsigns.com. 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: rjones@mcneillsigns.com. 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:jmcneill@mcneillsigns.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: sales@imagesgs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..

Lee Designs, LLC 3300 Palm Ave, Ft. Myers, FL (33901). 239-278-4245. Fax: 239-278-3912. Website: www.leedesignsllc.com. 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: julie@saxtonsign.com, 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.

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: larry@actionsignsandgraphics.net. 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: info@marionsigns.com. Website: www.marionsigns.com. 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: beachneonandsign@bellsouth.net. 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: drsigns@bellsouth.net. 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: gensignjax@bellsouth.net. 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: dpmthelectric@aol.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: larry@actionsignsandgraphics.net. 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: service@publicimagery.com. 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: info@marionsigns.com. Website: www.marionsigns.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: kenco@kenco2000inc.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: jberr1234@aol.com. 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: dpmthelectric@aol.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: acusigns@netrox.com. 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: sales@artsignfl.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Economy Sign Co., 7220 NW 1 Court, Miami, FL (33150). 305-633-4800, 800-883-9992, Fax: 305-633-4899. Email: info@economysignco.com, 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: sales@imagesgs.com. 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: julie@saxtonsign.com, Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 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: www.signcraft@signcraftofnaples.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OCALA J.W. Berry Signs, Inc., 4399 Cty Rd. 156. Wildwood, FL

(34785). 352-728-1119. 800-443-0125. Fax: 352-728-8669. E-mail: jberr1234@aol.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: info@marionsigns.com. Website: www.marionsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

Pete Peterson Signs, Inc., 11094 N.E. C314, Silver Springs, FL (34488) 352-625-2307. 800-923-2307. Fax: 352-625-7999. E-mail: petesigns@earthlink.net. 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.

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.

J.W. Berry Signs, Inc., 4399 Cty Rd. 156. Wildwood, FL (34785). 352-728-1119. 800-443-0125. Fax: 352-728-8669. E-mail: jberr1234@aol.com. 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: jaycosigns@yahoo.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: kenco@kenco2000inc.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: info@marionsigns.com. 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: service@publicimagery.com. 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: builtritesigns@juno.com. Website: www.builtritesignsinc.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: mcgrailsigns@bellsouth.net. 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: jmcneill@mcneillsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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PORT CHARLOTTE Berlin Sign Co., 264 Bahama St. (34285) 941-488-1314.

Fax: 941-485-8328. E-mail: lynne@berlinsign.com. Website: www.berlinsign.com. 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: julie@saxtonsign.com, Website: www.saxtonsign.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: sales@bnssigns.com. 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: rjones@mcneillsigns.com. 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: install@coastalsign.com. 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: georges9551@aol.com. 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: davidsonsigns@aol.com. 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: wgriffin@intlsign.com. Website: www.intlsign.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-9.

Public Imagery 7704c Industrial Lane, Tampa, FL (33636). 813-985-9000. 800-455-3393. Fax: 813-985-9006. Email: service@publicimagery.com. Website: publicimagery.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SARASOTABerlin Sign Co., 264 Bahama St. (34285) 941-488-1314.

Fax: 941-485-8328. E-mail: lynne@berlinsign.com. Website: www.berlinsign.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.

International Sign and Design, 10831 Canal Street, 10831 Canal Street, Largo, FL (33777). 727-541-5573, Fax: 727-544-7745. Email: wgriffin@intlsign.com. Website: www.intlsign.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-9.

Saxton Signcorp-Florida-New York-New England, 917 SE 15th Ave., Cape Coral FL. (33990). 239-458-0845, fax 239-458-6642. Email: julie@saxtonsign.com, Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 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: billssigns@gmail.com. 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: apple.signs1@verizon.net. 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: install@coastalsign.com. 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: tim@dtisigngroup.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.

Public Imagery 7704c Industrial Lane, Tampa, FL (33636). 813-985-9000. 800-455-3393. Fax: 813-985-9006. Email: service@publicimagery.com. Website: publicimagery.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: rsheldon@signx-press.com 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: american66@aol.com. State Electrical contractor #ET0000645. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

VENICE Berlin Sign Co., 264 Bahama St. (34285) 941-488-1314.

Fax: 941-485-8328. E-mail: lynne@berlinsign.com. Website: www.berlinsign.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.

VERO BEACH 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: absolutesign@comcast.net. 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: sales@artsignfl.com. 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: sales@cypresssigns.com. 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: signman@gulfstatesigns.net. 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: signs@AAASignco.Com. Wedsite: www.AAASignCo.com. 3-4-5-6-7-9.

ATLANTACommercial Signs Inc., 3548 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, GA

(30080). 770-431-0807. 888-609-2337. Fax: 770-431-1611. E-mail: charlie@comsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

North Atlanta Installation, 48 Bloodroot Drive, Cleveland, GA (30528). 706-219-1225, Fax: 706-219-0017, Email: jim@NAIservices.com. 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: info@samsign.com. 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: americansignage@comcast.net. 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: jim@NAIservices.com. 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).

706-234-6225. Fax: 706-234-3024. E-mail: coosasigns @comcast.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CEDARTOWNCoosa 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.

COLUMBUS Columbus Signs and Lighting, 3025 University Ave., Suite

104 A, Columbus Georgia (31907), 706-656-2234, Fax: 706-648-2956. Columbussigns@windstream.net. 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 riversigns@knology.net. 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: signsinc@att.net. 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: mysignmakers@msn.com 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 riversigns@knology.net. 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: signsinc@att.net. 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: martha@maconsigns.com. 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: sbombard@rossonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MARIETTACommercial Signs Inc., 3548 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, GA

(30080). 770-431-0807. 888-609-2337. Fax: 770-431-1611. E-mail: charlie@comsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ROCKMARTCoosa 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.

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: coastalsigns@bellsouth.net. 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: joe@electricsign.net. Web: www.electricsign.net. 2-3-4-5-6-7

SUMMERVILLECoosa 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.

SMYRNACommercial Signs Inc., 3548 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, GA

(30080). 770-431-0807. 888-609-2337. Fax: 770-431-1611. E-mail: charlie@comsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VALDOSTAValdosta AAA Signs. 3302 Woodmen Cir., Valdosta, GA

(31602). 229-247-0584. Fax: 229-247-8495. Email: matt@valaaasigns.com. 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: sales@signartkauai.com. 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: install@imagenational.com. 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: info@lytlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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: signature@ida.net. 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 service@gosignpro.com. 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.

Sign Pro Service and Installation. 1792 So. Yellowstone Hwy. Idaho Falls, ID. (83402). 208-523-8540, 800-939-8540. Fax: 208-523-8948. Email service@gosignpro.com. Website: wwwgosignpro.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TWIN FALLSLytle Signs, Inc., 1925 Kimberly Rd., P.O. Box 305 (83303).

208-733-1739. Fax: 208-736-8653. E-mail: info@lytlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO, 254 Highland Ave., (83301). 208-733-1433. Fax: 208-736-1906. Website: www.yesco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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ILLINOISAce Sign Co., 402 North 4th St., (62702). 217-522-8417.

Fax: 217-522-6842. Email: info@acesignco.com. 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: cookfabrications@hotmail.com. 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: sales@doylesigns.com. Website: www.doylesigns.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: neonprism@sbcglobal.net. 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: dbrand@pirossigns.com. 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: cookfabrications@hotmail.com. 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: acarby@prairiesigns.com. 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: rothsigns@yahoo.com. 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: signgang@signgang.com. 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.

Prairie Signs, 1215 Warriner St., Normal, IL (61761). 309-452-0463. 800-611-9090. Fax: 309-454-8741. E-mail: acarby@prairiesigns.com. Website: www.prairiesigns.com. 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: major1051@aol.com. 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: info@landmarksign.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: neonprism@sbcglobal.net. 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: qtsigns@mcleodusa.net. 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: npettit@southwatersigns.com.

CHICAGO HEIGHTS All Right Sign Inc., 3628 Union Ave., Steger, IL (60475).

708-754-6366. Fax: 708-754-6066. E-mail: allrightsign@comcast.net. 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: sales@americansigns-electric.com. 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.

Piros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012). 636-464-0200. Fax: 636-464-9990. E-mail: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 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: bodinesigns@bodinemail.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: acarby@prairiesigns.com. Website: www.prairiesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DEKALBNeon Prism Electric Sign Co., Inc., 1213 Paramount Pkwy.,

Batavia, IL (60510). 630-879-1010. Fax: 630-879-1018. Email: neonprism@sbcglobal.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EDWARDSVILLE .American Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis,

MO (63134). 314-344-1960. Fax: 314-344-3132. E-mail: sales@americansigns-electric.com. 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.

Piros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012). 636-464-0200. Fax: 636-464-9990. E-mail: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.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,

MO (63134). 314-344-1960. Fax: 314-344-3132. E-mail: sales@americansigns-electric.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.

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.

Piros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012). 636-464-0200. Fax: 636-464-9990. E-mail: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.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: www.gslsigns@galesburg.net. 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: Signs@expsigns.com. 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: fsidesign@yahoo.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9.

KEWANEE Galesburg Sign & Lighting Inc., 1518 Henderson St.,

Galesburg, IL (61401). 309-342-9798. Fax: 309-342-5799. Website: www.gslsigns@galesburg.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.,

Galesburg, IL (61401). 309-342-9798. Fax: 309-342-5799. Website: www.gslsigns@galesburg.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: rothsigns@yahoo.com. 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: todd@thamsign.com., 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: todd@thamsign.com., 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: info@landmarksign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ORLAND PARK LaGrange Sign Co., P.O. Box 1119, LaGrange Park, IL

(60526). 708-839-9700. Fax: 708-839-9709. E-mail: lagrangesign@comcast.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OTTAWA Designs & Signs By Anderson, 104 W.Madison. St., (61350).

815-434-7340. 888-457-4467. Fax: 815-434-2542. E-mail: bean2@udnet.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PEORIA Cook Fabrication Signs Graphics Inc. 1110 County Rd

325 N, Deer Creek, IL (61733). 309-360-3805. Fax: 309-447-6413. Email: cookfabrications@hotmail.com. 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: sales@hardinsigns.com. 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: acarby@prairiesigns.com. 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: bean2@udnet.net. 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.

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Image Signs, 7323 N. Alpine Rd., Loves Park, IL (61111). 815-282-4141. Fax: 815-282-4157. Website: www.imagesigns.com E-mail: sales@imagesigns.com. 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: info@landmarksign.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: qtsigns@mcleodusa.net. Website: www.qtsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SPRINGFIELD Ace Sign Co., 402 North 4th St., (62702). 217-522-8417.

Fax: 217-522-6842. Email: info@acesignco.com. 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: cookfabrications@hotmail.com. 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: sales@idsignsil.com. Website: www.idsignsil.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: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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-

1471. 888-919-0005. Fax: 812-323-1472. E-mail: everywheresigns@gmail.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLARKSVILLE ABC Neon & Sign Co., 4610 Bittersweet Rd., Louisville,

KY. (40218). 502-964-6930. Fax: 502-966-4438. Email: abcneonsigncoinc@bellsouth.net. 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: sneedsign@sbcglobal.net. sales@sneedsign.com. 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: premieresigns@comcast.net. 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: kip@husksigns.com. 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

(46304). 219-762-9577. 877-762-9577. Fax: 219-762-4259. Email: info@landmarksign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: premieresigns@comcast.net. 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: sbd@asignbydesign.com. 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: rose@greensignco.com. 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: pshiengold@signcraftind.com. 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: mattb@hustonelectric.com. 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: corkyh@hustonelectric.com. 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

(46304). 219-762-9577. 877-762-9577. Fax: 219-762-4259. Email: info@landmarksign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: sneedsign@sbcglobal.net. sales@sneedsign.com. 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.

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: jeffn@eaglesign.net. 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-

8829. 800-326-8929. Fax: 319-268-2298. E-mail: dave@thesignpeople.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CEDAR RAPIDS MediaQuest Sign Company, LLC, 1814 E Avenue NE, Cedar

Rapids, Iowa (52402) 319-848-7446. Fax: 319-363-3786. Email: sales@mediaquestsigns.com. Website: www.mediaquestsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc., 4620 J St. S.W. (52404). 319-366-5312. 800-332-8403. Fax: 319-366-6493. Email: pgarland@nespersign.com. Website: www.nespersign.com. 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: bswarbrick@superiorlight.com. 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: dan@langesign.com. 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: jeffn@eaglesign.net. 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: signs@signsplusamerica.com. 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: bswarbrick@superiorlight.com. 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: dan@langesign.com. 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: pgarland@nespersign.com. 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: gordon@naglesigns.com. 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: johnsonsign@netconx.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OTTUMWACobler Signs & Graphics. 635 W. Second St. (52501). 641-

684-4274. Fax: 641-682-4357. Email: mikeswallow@ottumwatentandawning.com. 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: tim@tricitysign.com, bev@tricitysign.com. Website: www.tricitysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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WATERLOO Nagle Sign Inc., 1020 Wilbur Ave., P.O. Box 2098. (50704).

800-728-4604. Fax: 319-233-7514. E-mail: jan@naglesigns.com. 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: dave@thesignpeople.net. 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: signs@luminousneon.com. 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: signs@luminousneon.com. 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: sales@infinitysignsystems.com. 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.,

(66044). 785-842-4930. Fax: 785-842-6097. E-mail: signs@luminousneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Schurle Signs Inc., 1219 A East 23rd St. (66046). 785-832-9897. Fax: 785-842-1772. E-mail: ryan@schurlesigns.com. 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: sales@schurlesigns.com. Web: www.schurlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OLATHELuminous Neon Art & Sign Systems, 1255 N. Winchester

(66061). 913-780-3330. Fax: 913-780-3353. E-mail: signs@luminousneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Schurle Signs Inc., 1219 A East 23rd St. (66046). 785-832-9897. Fax: 785-842-1772. E-mail: ryan@schurlesigns.com. Web: www.schurlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: signs@luminousneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TOPEKA Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems., 1510 S.W. 41st.

(66609). 785-267-2625. Fax: 785-267-2639. E-mail: signs@luminousneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Schurle Signs Inc., 7555 Falcon Rd., Riley, KS (66531). 800-779-7446. Fax: 785-485-2790. E-mail: sales@schurlesigns.com. 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. allensigns@swbell.net. 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: laysigns@laysigns.com. Website: www.laysigns.com. 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: advrart@frontier.com. 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: wakyinc@aol.com 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: tom@abcsign.com. 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)

270-821-6521. Fax: 270-821-6573. E-mail: office@absigninc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: abcneonsigncoinc@bellsouth.net. Website: www.abcneonsignco.com. 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: info@louisvillesign.com. 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: julie@rueffsigns.com. 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: sneedsign@sbcglobal.net. sales@sneedsign.com. 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: office@absigninc.com 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.

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.

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.

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.

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: randall@arklatexsigns.com. 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: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. 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: signmaker@aaasigns.com. 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: AdvantageContractorsLLC@yahoo.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jones Signs, LLC. 8399 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA (70726). 225-664-7962, 800-527-8874. Fax: 225-665-4945. Email: sign117@bellsouth.net. Website: www.jonessigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail: kojissigns@bellsouth.net. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 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: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 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: randall@arklatexsigns.com. 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: armsinc@charter.net. 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: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 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: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAFAYETTE Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive,

Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-925-8029, Email: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.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 CHARLESThompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive,

Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-925-8029, Email: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: tpulliam@agnew-signs.com. 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: sales@a-1signsinc.com. 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: AdvantageContractorsLLC@yahoo.com.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: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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SHREVEPORT 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.

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-

3825). 207-774-2843. Fax: 207-774-1193. E-mail: sales@baileysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: inbox@signconceptsmaine.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

Sign Design, Inc. 306 Warren Ave., Portland, ME. (04103). 207-856-2600. Fax: 207-856-7600. E-mail: signdesi@maine.rr.com. 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: info@ARKsigns.com. 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: info@easternsigntech.com. 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:hudrockinc@msn.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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

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.

Hudrock Installations, 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Arnold, MD (21012). 410-541-9813. Fax: 866-772-8177. Email:hudrockinc@msn.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

BALTIMORE Affordable Signs & Neon, Inc., 5915 Urbana Pike, Ste. E.,

Frederick, MD (21704). 301-682-8833. Fax: 301-682-4242. E-mail: iwantsigns@xecu.net. 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.

Hudrock Installations, 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Arnold, MD (21012). 410-541-9813. Fax: 866-772-8177. Email:hudrockinc@msn.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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: capitalneon@yahoo.com. 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: northcraftsigns@comcast.net. 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: iwantsigns@xecu.net. Website: www. signsandneon.com. 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: sterico@stericosigns.com. Website: www.stericosigns.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: sterico@stericosigns.com. 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: northcraftsigns@comcast.net. 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: iwantsigns@xecu.net. 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: baersign@innernet.net. 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: iwantsigns@xecu.net. 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.

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

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYGable 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.

ROCKVILLE Affordable Signs & Neon, Inc., 5915 Urbana Pike, Ste. E.,

Frederick, MD (21704). 301-682-8833. Fax: 301-682-4242. E-mail: iwantsigns@xecu.net. 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.

SALISBURYSelby 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,

MD (20877). 301-948-8088, Fax: 301-948-8244. Email: sterico@stericosigns.com. Website: www.stericosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: info@acmesigncorp.com. 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: info@backbaysign.com. 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: richard@battensign.com. 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: signs@divine-sign.com. 5-6-7-9.

Ford Sign Service, Inc., 36 Finnell Drive #3-5. Weymouth, MA (02188). 781-337-3022. Fax: 781-337-3064. Email: fordsignservice@aol.com. Website: www.fordsign.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

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: mike@saxtonsign.com. 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: geminisigns@aol.com

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.

qUINCYFord Sign Service, Inc., 36 Finnell Drive #3-5. Weymouth,

MA (02188). 781-337-3022. Fax: 781-337-3064. Email: fordsignservice@aol.com. Website: www.fordsign.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

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: jnicolazzo@mackoulelectric.com. Website: www. mackoulelectric.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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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: fritzsign@yahoo.com. 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. michigansign@sbcglobal.net. 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: sales@northernsignco.com. 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: fritzsign@yahoo.com. 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: alliedsigns@alliedsignsinc.com. 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).

586-791-7900. Fax: 586-791-7788. E-mail: alliedsigns@alliedsignsinc.com. Website: www.alliedsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

Harmon Sign, 46593 Grand River, Novi, MI (48374). 248-348-8150. Fax: 248-348-4317. sales@harmonsign.com. 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.

Townsend Sign - SIGNS LIGHTING GRAPHICS 31550 Gossett Drive, Rockwood MI (48173) 734-379-4000, Fax: 734-379-0029. Email: info@TownsendSign.com, www. TownsendSign.com. 5-6-7-9.

Universal Sign Service, 27878 Bohn, Roseville, MI (48066). 248-353-1110. E-mail: universalsigncompany@hotmail.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FLINT 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.

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: gdaup@aol.com. 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 sales@signsbycrannie.com. Website: www.signsbycrannie.com.

GRAND RAPIDSAdvanced Signs, 401 Second St., Ferrysburg, MI (49409).

800-755-2575. Fax: 616-846-3263. E-mail: info@adsigns.com. 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.

JACKSON 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: fritzsign@yahoo.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.

LANSING 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: fritzsign@yahoo.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.

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.

MARQUETTE Cook Sign Service, 105 Garfield, (49855). 906-228-8690.

FAX: 906-228-8691. E-mail: cooksign@cooksign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MONROEAllied 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.

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).

586-791-7900. Fax: 586-791-7788. E-mail: alliedsigns@alliedsignsinc.com. Website: www.alliedsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PONTIAC 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.

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.

PORT HURON 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.

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.

ROMULUS 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.

SAGINAW 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..

Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr., Saginaw, (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:qtsigns@mcleodusa.net. 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: tom@albrechtsigncompany.com. 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: erik@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BRAINERD Indigo Signworks, 4133 Iowa St., Alexandria, MN (56308).

320-846-9697. Fax: 320-846-9698. E-mail: erik@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DULUTHLakehead Sign Co., Inc., 910 Hammond Ave., Superior, WI

(54880). 715-394-6480. Fax: 715-395-7867. E-mail: signs@lakeheadsign.com. 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.

FERGUS FALLSIndigo Signworks, 4133 Iowa St., Alexandria, MN (56308).

320-846-9697. Fax: 320-846-9698. E-mail: erik@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

Rapids, MN. (55448). 763-754-2899. Fax: 763-767-7316. Email: tom@albrechtsigncompany.com. Web: www.albrechtsigncompany.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: matheysign@aol.com. 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).

701-297-9696. Fax: 701-297-9697. E-mail: tom@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: sales@rochestersign.com. 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.

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ST. PAUL Albrecht Sign Company, 12437 Magnolia Circle. Coon

Rapids, MN. (55448). 763-754-2899. Fax: 763-767-7316. Email: tom@albrechtsigncompany.com. Web: www.albrechtsigncompany.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. 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: synman50@2z.net. 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: ojr@victorsign.com. 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.

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: jonessigns@msn.com. 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: haynes.electric@att.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREENWOODJones Signs LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82,

Greenwood, MS (38930). 662-453-2432, 866-648-SIGN. Fax: 662-453-2244. Email: jonessigns@msn.com. Website: www.jonessigncompany.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GRENADAJones Signs LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82,

Greenwood, MS (38930). 662-453-2432, 866-648-SIGN. Fax: 662-453-2244. Email: jonessigns@msn.com. Website: www.jonessigncompany.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GULFPORT Victor Sign & Advertising, 5000 Whitworth Ln., Mobile, AL

(36619). 251-653-7143. Fax: 251-653-8281. E-mail: ojr@victorsign.com. 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.

HATTIESBURG Image Signs & Neon, 310 South 25th Ave., (39401).

601-582-1642. Fax: 601-582-2025. E-mail: image@imagesignsandneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JACKSON Budget Signs Inc., 2358 Hwy. 80 W (39204). 601-354-

4977. Fax:601-354-4987. Email:budgetsigns@comcast.net . 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: fms5555@aol.com. 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: jonessigns@msn.com. 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: audrey.grogan@mitchellcompanies.com. 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 firstpearl@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

The Sign Doctor, 422 Northpoint Drive, Meridian, MS (39305). email: thesigndoctor@comcast.net. 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: signs@wricosigns.com. 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: bal2000@bellsouth.net. 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 firstpearl@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MISSOURICanedy Sign & Graphics, 4857 Nash Rd., Cape Girrardeau,

MO (63701). 800-471-0121, 573-334-5041. Fax: 573-471-9462. E-mail: info@canedysign.com. 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: sales@ziglinsigns.com. Website: www.ziglinsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BRANSON Harrison Sign Co., 801 Hwy. 62/65 N. Harrison, AR (72601).

870-741-5267. Fax: 870-741-0124. E-mail: signshere@yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Native Signs, 8203 State Hwy. 65, Branson, MO (65616). 417-337-8341. Fax: 417-337-8342. Email: sales@nativesigns.com. 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: treyw@ssn-signs.com. 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: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHESTERFIELD Piros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012).

636-464-0200. Fax: 636-464-9990. E-mail: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLUMBIA Bee Seen Signs, Inc., 2000 Corporate Place. Columbia, MO

(65202). 573-449-5404. Fax: 573-449-0304. E-mail: tomsign@tranquility.net. 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: sales@columbiasignservice.com. 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: david@impact4800.com. Web: www.impact4800.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ELDONPiros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012).

636-464-0200. Fax: 636-464-9990. E-mail: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: jr@beeseensigns.com. Website: www.beeseensigns.com

JOPLIN Sign Designs, 1720 W. 7th St., (64801). 417-624-8688.

Fax: 417-624-0933. E-mail: johnjr@sign-designs.com. Website: www.sign-designs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KANSAS CITY ABC Sign & Lighting Inc., P.O. Box 863, Oak Grove, MO

(64075-0863). 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: signs@luminousneon.com. 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: twood@1ststreet.com. 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.

Schurle Signs Inc., 1219 A East 23rd St. (66046). 785-832-9897. Fax: 785-842-1772. E-mail: ryan@schurlesigns.com. Web: www.schurlesigns.com. 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: david@impact4800.com. Web: www.impact4800.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MOBERLYMattox Advertising Co.,LLC., 110 S. Williams, P.O. Box 97,

(65270). 660-263-5282. Fax: 660-263-7794. E-mail: matadv@mcmsys.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

O’FALLONAmerican Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis,

MO (63134). 314-344-1960. Fax: 314-344-3132. E-mail: sales@americansigns-electric.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: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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,

MO (63134). 314-344-1960. Fax: 314-344-3132. E-mail: sales@americansigns-electric.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Bill Yount Signs & Electric, Inc., 2002 Woodson Rd., St. Louis, MO (63114). 314-423-2933. Email: Pam@billyountsigns.com. 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: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.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,

MO (63134). 314-344-1960. Fax: 314-344-3132. E-mail: sales@americansigns-electric.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Bill Yount Signs & Electric, Inc., 2002 Woodson Rd., St. Louis, MO (63114). 314-423-2933. Email: Pam@billyountsigns.com. 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: dbrand@pirossigns.com. 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: sales@ziglinsigns.com. Website: www.ziglinsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. PETERS.Piros Signs, Inc., 1818 Hwy. M., Barnhart, MO (63012).

636-464-0200. Fax: 636-464-9990. E-mail: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SEDALIA Impact Sign & Lighting Co., 22705 N. Hwy 65, Sedalia, MO

(65301). 660-829-4800. 888-829-4801. Email: david@impact4800.com. Web: www.impact4800.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SPRINGFIELDLegacy Sign Company, 3135 South Scenic Ave, Suite

E, Springfield, MO (65807). 417-889-1805. Email: tvialpando@legacysignco.com. 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: treyw@ssn-signs.com. Website: www.signhit.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.TROY

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.

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WARRENSBURG Impact Sign & Lighting Co., 22705 N. Hwy 65, Sedalia, MO

(65301). 660-829-4800. 888-829-4801. Email: david@impact4800.com. Web: www.impact4800.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WASHINGTONZiglin Signs Inc., 540 Vossbrink Dr., Washington, MO

(63090). 636-390-8455. Fax: 636-390-8456. E-mail: sales@ziglinsigns.com. 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,

MO (63134). 314-344-1960. Fax: 314-344-3132. E-mail: sales@americansigns-electric.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: dbrand@pirossigns.com. Website: www.pirossigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: sales@signproductsinc.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: signs@aboutmontana.net. 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: ABC@midrivers.com. 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: brianh@lovesigngroup.com. 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.mayhewsigns.com. 2-4-6-8.

Tri City Sign Co., 363 North Elm St., (68801). 308-384-6335. Fax: 308-384-0483. E-mail: bill@tricitysign.com. 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: sales@signcenter-inc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LINCOLN Nebraska Neon Sign Co., 1140 No. 21 St., P.O. Box 80956

(68501). 402-476-6563. 800-326-8956. Fax: 402-476-3461. E-mail: nesign@aol.com. 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: bswarbrick@superiorlight.com. 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: bill@tricitysign.com. 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: condonsigns@yahoo.com. 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: bill@tricitysign.com. 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: bswarbrick@superiorlight.com. 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: info@ainorsigns.com. 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: custom.sign@sbcglobal.net. 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: info@lytlesigns.com. 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

(89701). 775-884-1818. Fax: 775-884-4118. E-mail: custom.sign@sbcglobal.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAS VEGAS Allied Electric Sign & Awning Co., 1920 South 900 West, Salt

Lake City, UT (84104). 801-972-5503. 801-972-5670. E-mail: chris@allied-sign.com. 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: markw@swsa.net; sales@swsa.net. 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-

408-1300. Fax: 916-408-1385. Email: info@ainorsigns.com. Website: www.ainorsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8-9.

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: custom.sign@sbcglobal.net. 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: service@portsmouthsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW JERSEYAbco Signs, 7300 Rte. 130 N., Building 11, Pennsauken, NJ

(08110). 856-663-6001. 215-634-6942. Fax: 856-663-3816. E-mail: abcosigns@verizon.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: gcj@bpsigns.net. 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: info@easternsigntech.com. 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: info@manhattansignco.com, 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: info@midatlanticsiteservices.com. Website: www.midatlanticsiteservices.com.

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

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South Jersey Sign & Construction LLC, 1624 Harding Highway, Newfield, New Jersey (08344-5221). 856-362-5861, Fax: 856-362-5879. Email: southjerseysigns@comcast.net, Website: www.southjerseysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ATLANTIC CITY Eastern Sign Tech, PO Box 564, Burlington, NJ (08016). 112

Connecticut Dr.. Burlington, NJ (08016). 609-261-2805. Fax: 609-518-3575. E-mail: info@easternsigntech.com. Website: www.easternsigntech.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: info@stelectricsigns.com 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.

TOMs RIVERGirtain Sign Company, LLC, 1765 Route 9, (08755). 732-

349-8499. 800-834-8499. Fax: 732-505-3673. E-mail: info@girtainsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW MEXICOALAMOGORDO

Fluorescent Signs Inc., P.O. Box 1315, 5215 N. Elks, Las Cruces, NM (88004). 575-524-3601. Fax: 575-524-3602. 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: abqled@aol.com. 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: richard@ramsigns.com. 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, P.O. Box 1315, 5215 N. Elks Dr., Las

Cruces, NM (88004). 575-524-3601. Fax: 575-524-3602. 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: accuratesignco@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Saxton Corp., Judge Sign Division, P.O. Box 163, East Greenbush, NY. (12061) 518-732-7704. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: bfitzgerald@gloedesigns.com. 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: matzosigns@verizon.net. 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: info@flexlume.com, 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: kirk.signlighting@frontiernet.net. 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: dennis@wilcoxsign.com. Website: www.wilcoxsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLIfTON PARKSaxton 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.

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-

942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: bfitzgerald@gloedesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAKEWOODSigns & Sales by Peterson, P.O. Box 234. Jamestown, NY

(14702). 716-789-9014. Fax: 716-789-4402. E-mail: petersonsign@alltel.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LONG IsLAND Alley Cat Signs, Inc., 506 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island,

NY (11953). 631-924-7446. Fax: 631-924-9772 E-mail: alleycatsigns@optonline.net. 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: jgoing@goingsign.net. Website: www.goingsign.org. 1-2-5-6-7-9.

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.

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Spectrum Signs, Inc., 111 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale, NY (11735). 631-756-1010. fax: 631-756-1890. E-mail: mikeg@spectrumsignsinc.com. 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,

NY (12601). 845-471-4366. Fax: 845-471-0987. Email: bfitzgerald@gloedesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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,

NY (12601). 845-471-4366. Fax: 845-471-0987. Email: bfitzgerald@gloedesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Lewis Sign Co. LLC., 26 Fluorescent Dr., Slate Hill, NY (10973). 845-355-2651. Fax: 845-355-8249. E-mail: lewissigns@citilink.net. 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: litebritesigns@frontiernet.net. 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: midhudsonneoninc@aol.com. 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: info@manhattansignco.com. 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-

942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

POUGHKEEPSIE Gloede Neon Signs. 97 North Clinton Street. Poughkeepsie,

NY (12601). 845-471-4366. Fax: 845-471-0987. Email: bfitzgerald@gloedesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: info@premiersignsystems.com. Web: www.premiersignsystems.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: kirk.signlighting@frontiernet.net. Website: www sign-lighting.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-

942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SARATOGA SPRINGSSaxton 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.

SCHENECTADY 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.

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.

Sign & Lighting Services LLC, 530 Rt. 104, Ontario, NY (14519). 585-265-4462. Fax: 585-265-4473. E-mail: kirk.signlighting@frontiernet.net. Website: www sign-lighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TROY 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.

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: nasco@nnymail.com. Website: www.nascosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILTONSaxton 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.

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: ronmoss@mosssigncompany.com. Website: mosssigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BOONE 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.

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

(27235). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHARLOTTE 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.

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.

biz. 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: mmsigns@surry.net. 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: petriesigns@bellsouth.net. 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.

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

(27235). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CORNELIUS, DAVIDSON / LAKE NORMANA&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.

DURHAM 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.

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.

McCorkle Sign company, Inc. 1107 E. Geer St., Durham, NC (27704). 919-687-7080. Toll Free: 800-781-7774. Fax: 919-687-4996. Email: mccorklesignman@aol.com. 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: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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Sign Technology of N.C., Inc., 311 Berkley, High Point, NC (27260). 336-887-3211. Fax: 336-887-5501. Email: signtechnology@triadbiz.rr.com. Website: www.signtechnologyofnc.com. 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.

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.

Reese Sign Service, P.O. Box 10593, Goldsboro, NC (27532-0593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GASTONIAA&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.

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

(27235). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Reese Sign Service, P.O. Box 10593, Goldsboro, NC (27532-0593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREENSBORO 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.

M&M Signs Inc., 1465 Ladonia Church Rd., Mt. Airy, NC (27030). 336-352-4300. 800-526-5391. Fax: 336-352-3530. E-mail: mmsigns@surry.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signworks of North Carolina, Inc., 373 Marco Blvd. Lexington, NC. (27295). 336-956-7446, 800-529-2817, Fax: 336-956-7410. Email: customerservice@signworksofnc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREENVILLE 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.

Reese Sign Service, P.O. Box 10593, Goldsboro, NC (27532-0593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HICKORY 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.

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

(27235). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JACKSONVILLE Reese Sign Service, P.O. Box 10593, Goldsboro, NC (27532-

0593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KANNAPOLISA&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.

KERNERSVILLE 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.

MOORESVILLE/LAKE NORMAN.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

(27235). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RALEIGHA&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.

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.

M&M Signs Inc., 1465 Ladonia Church Rd., Mt. Airy, NC (27030). 336-352-4300. 800-526-5391. Fax: 336-352-3530. E-mail: mmsigns@surry.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Reese Sign Service, P.O. Box 10593, Goldsboro, NC (27532-0593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 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: reesesign@aol.com. 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.

M&M Signs Inc., 1465 Ladonia Church Rd., Mt. Airy, NC (27030). 336-352-4300. 800-526-5391. Fax: 336-352-3530. E-mail: mmsigns@surry.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILMINGTON AAA/Ad Sign Corporation, 6100 Gun Club Rd., Winston

Salem, NC (27103), 336-766-3000. 800-457-3701. Fax: 336-766-0698. Email: signs@adsigncorp.com. 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.

September Signs & Graphics, 7213-E Market St., Wilmington, NC (28411). 910-686-1647. Fax: 910-686-7787. E-mail: bob@septembersigns.com. 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

Salem, NC (27103), 336-766-3000. 800-457-3701. Fax: 336-766-0698. Email: signs@adsigncorp.com. 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.

Davis Sign Company, 208 Regent Drive, (27103). 336-765-2990. Fax: 336-765-2997. Website: www.davissign co.com. E-mail: davissign@bellsouth.net. 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: mmsigns@surry.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NORTH DAKOTABISMARCK

Indigo Signworks, 735 Airport Road, Bismarck, ND (58504). 701-250-9696. Fax: 701-250-8686. E-mail: wayne@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DEVILS LAKE Indigo Signworks, 1622 Main Ave, Fargo, ND (58103).

701-297-9696. Fax: 701-297-9697. E-mail: tom@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DICKINSON Indigo Signworks, 735 Airport Road, Bismarck, ND (58504).

701-250-9696. Fax: 701-250-8686. E-mail: wayne@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Keith Signs, 1795 S. Main Dickinson, ND. (58601). Ph/Fax: 701-225-2057. Email: ksigns@ndsupernet.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FARGO Custom Graphics Inc., 2501 3rd Ave. N., Box 9734, Fargo,

ND (58106-9734). 701-237-5685. 800-959-0914. Fax: 701-237-4158. Email: signs@customgraphx.com. Website: www.customgraphicsinc.com. 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: tom@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GRAND FORKS Custom Graphics Inc., 2501 3rd Ave. N., Box 9734, Fargo,

ND (58106-9734). 701-237-5685. 800-959-0914. Fax: 701-237-4158. Email: signs@customgraphx.com. Website: www.customgraphicsinc.com. 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: tom@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

JAMESTOWN Indigo Signworks, 735 Airport Road, Bismarck, ND (58504).

701-250-9696. Fax: 701-250-8686. E-mail: wayne@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MINOTBacon Signs, an Indigo Signworks Company, 629 20th

Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot, ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: baconsigns@srt.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILLISTONBacon Signs, an Indigo Signworks Company, 629 20th

Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot, ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: baconsigns@srt.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: jerry@archersign.com. 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: gpeters@elletneon.com. Website: www.elletneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

ATHENS DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH

(43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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.

Archer Sign Corporation, 1917 Henry Ave., SW, Canton, OH (44706). 330-455-9995. Fax: 330-455-9994. E-mail: jerry@archersign.com. Website: www.archersign.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: tom@abcsign.com. 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: accentsigns@fuse.net. 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: www.classicsignpjg@aol.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.

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: stevew@tri-statesigns.com. 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: amaier@united-maier.com. Website: www.united-maier.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CIRCLEVILLE DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH

(43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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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.

Archer Sign Corporation, 1917 Henry Ave., SW, Canton, OH (44706). 330-455-9995. Fax: 330-455-9994. E-mail: jerry@archersign.com. Website: www.archersign.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.

Ellet Sign Company, 3041 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron OH (44312). 330-628-9907. 888-652-8607. Fax 330-628-8347. Email: gpeters@elletneon.com. Website: www.elletneon.com. 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: signaturesignco@sbcglobal.net. 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: mark@wagnersign.com. Website: www.wagnersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLUMBUS All Star Sign Co., 112 S. Glenwood Ave., Columbus, OH

(43222). 614-461-9052. Fax: 614-461-0620. E-mail: allstar@rrohio.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: jerry@archersign.com. Website: www.archersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Branham Sign Co., Inc., 127 Cypress St., Reynoldsburg, OH (43068) 740-964-9550. 888-976-7446. Fax: 740-964-9558. E-mail: tbranham@branhamsign.com. 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: www.classicsignpjg@aol.com. 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.DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH

(43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Ellet Sign Company, 3041 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron OH (44312). 330-628-9907. 888-652-8607. Fax 330-628-8347. Email: gpeters@elletneon.com. Website: www.elletneon.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: orders@prsignsandservice.com. 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: sales@signvisionco.com. 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: www.classicsignpjg@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH (43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

JG Maintenance & Sign Company, 4664 Nashville Rd, Troy. OH (45373). 937-698-0425, 937-974-6795, Fax: 937-698-0426. Email: sales@jgmaintenance.com. Website: www.JGmaintenance.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.

Sign Dynamics, 2781 Thunderhawk Ct., (45414). 937-264-2070. 800-298-7788. Fax: 937-264-2075. E-mail: jeffb@signdynamics.com. 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: classicsignpjg@aol.com.

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 DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH

(43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

MARIETTA DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH

(43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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 DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH

(43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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 DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH

(43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

JG Maintenance & Sign Company, 4664 Nashville Rd, Troy. OH (45373). 937-698-0425, 937-974-6795, Fax: 937-698-0426. Email: sales@jgmaintenance.com. Website: www.JGmaintenance.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.

TOLEDO Classic Sign Company Inc.112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH

(45840). 419-420-0058, 800-700-1869, Fax:419-420-0404. Email: classicsignpjg@aol.com.

Gardner Signs Inc., P.O. Box 352680, 3800 Airport Hwy. (43635). 419-385-6669. 800-537-2236. Fax: 419-385-7046. E-mail: gardnersign@aol.com. 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: sales@harmonsign.com. 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: matt@reasonsign.com. 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 DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH

(43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

YOUNGSTOWN Archer Sign Corporation, 1917 Henry Ave., SW, Canton, OH

(44706). 330-455-9995. Fax: 330-455-9994. E-mail: jerry@archersign.com. 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 DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH

(43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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OKLAHOMALAWTON

Monkey Business, 212 SE Wallock, (73501). 580-357-1056. 800-357-1056. Fax: 580-357-1056. E-mail: signguy15@sbcglobal.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: pjanzen@acuraneon.com. 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: james@cnfsigns.com. Website: www.cnfsigns.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OREGONCOOS BAY

Art Signs, 63006 Hwy 101 S. (97420). 541-267-7894. Fax: 541-267-3514. Email: art.signs@verizon.net. 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: sales@garrettsign.com. 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: DaveL@HannahSignSystems.com. 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 Ramsay Signs/Martin Bros. Signs, Inc., 204 Jefferson St.,

Eugene, OR (97402). 800-937-7446. 541-342-1769. Fax: 541-683-3291. E-mail: fsmith@mbsigns.com. 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: signs@salemsign.com. 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

Connecticut Dr.. Burlington, NJ (08016). 609-261-2805. Fax: 609-518-3575. E-mail: info@easternsigntech.com. Website: www.easternsigntech.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: info@midatlanticsiteservices.com. Website: www.midatlanticsiteservices.com.

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

South Jersey Sign & Construction LLC, 1624 Harding Highway, Newfield, New Jersey (08344-5221). 856-362-5861, Fax: 856-362-5879. Email: southjerseysigns@comcast.net, Website: www.southjerseysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ALTOONAAltoona Neon & Sign Service, 809 S. 10th St. (16602). 800-

253-7446. 814-942-7488. Fax: 814-944-2198. E-mail: brad@altoonaneon.com. 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. edmistonsigns@verizon.net. 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: image1990@aol.com. Website: www.imagesignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BLOOMSBURG21st Century Signs, 701 First St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA

(17701). 570-368-3327. 800-909-2611. Fax: 570-368-8270. E-mail: bmiller@21stcenturysigns.com. 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: baersign@innernet.net. 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: signs@customsignsinc.com. 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, 800-598-4013. Fax: 814-371-8261. Email: infosekulasigns.com. Website: www.sekulasings.com. 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: mrobinson@gridsignsystems.com. 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: signs@customsignsinc.com. 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:info@compass-sign.net. 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: info@easternsigntech.com. 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: kcsignco@msn.com. 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.

Bunting Graphics Inc., 20 River Rd. Verona, PA (15147). 412-820-2200. 800-735-0445. Fax: 412-820-4404. E-mail: sales@buntinggraphics.com. 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: clayhardon@aol.com. 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: info@signstatsigns.com. 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.Signature Sign, Inc. 926 New Holland Rd., Reading, PA

(19607). 610-775-0851, 800-732-6033. Fax: 610-796-0853. Email: www.mflichman@signaturesigninc.com. Website: www.signaturesigninc.com. 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 Signs Inc., P.O. Box 699. Wilkes-Barre, PA. (18702). 570-655-2976. Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: ddourand@comcast.net. Website: www.fieselersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

STROUDSBURGFieseler Signs Inc., P.O. Box 699, Wilkes-Barre, PA (18702).

570-655-2976. Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: ddourand@comcast.net.. Website: www.fieselersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WASHINGTON Shamrock Signs, 535 Forest Avenue. Carnegie, PA (15106).

412-279-2800. Fax: 412-279-2848. E-mail: info@shamrocksigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILKES BARRE Fieseler Signs Inc., P.O. Box 699 (18702). 570-655-2976.

Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: ddourand@comcast.net. Website: www.fieselersigns.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: bmiller@21stcenturysigns.com. 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: coastalsigns@bellsouth.net. 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: joe@electricsign.net. Web: www.electricsign.net. 2-3-4-5-6-7

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CHARLESTONCoastal Signs, 2583 Bengal St., N. Charleston, SC (29406-

9771). 843-813-5388. E-mail: tom@coastalsigns.net. 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: joe@electricsign.net. 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: murraysign@aol.com. 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: sales@robsignco.com. 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: joe@electricsign.net. 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: tdavis@magnasign.com. 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: grayson@garfieldsigns.com. 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: joe@electricsign.net. Web: www.electricsign.net. 2-3-4-5-6-7

ROCK HILLA&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.

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: cridgeway@electricitysigns.com. 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: grayson@garfieldsigns.com. 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: sersign@nrctv.com. 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: bsigns@mitchell.net. 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: bigcsign@hills.net. 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. EricF@rosenbaumsigns.com / JimJ@rosenbaumsigns.com. 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: ace@aceneonsigns.com. 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: jud@creativesurfaces.com. 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: signs@prideneon.com. Website: www.prideneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WATERTOWN Service Signs, 1005 21st st. SW, P.O. Box 433, (57201).

605-882-2413. 877-882-7446. Fax: 605-882-2863. E-mail: servsign2@dailypost.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Stein Sign Display, 2020 4th Ave. SW, P.O. Box1237, Watertown, SD (57201). 888-886-4616. Fax: 605-882-7040. E-mail: ssd@escomfg.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TENNESSEEBRISTOL

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: info@columbianeon.net. 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 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 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: rod@snydersigns.com. 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: commercialsign@charter.net. 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: neonservice@att.net. 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.

Sycamore Sign Service, 230 Creek View Lane, Blaine, TN (37709) 865-932-3455, Fax: 866-935-9597. Website: www.sycamoresignservice.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

LEBANONWitt Sign Co. Inc., P.O. Drawer 784, Lebanon, TN (37088-

0784). 615-444-3898. Fax: 615-444-3980. E-mail: sales@wittsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MEMPHISB.A. Balton Sign Co., 825 Crystal Springs Dr., Rossville, TN

(38066). 901-355-4827. Fax: 901-854-7416. E-mail: bal2000@bellsouth.net. 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.

MORRISTOWN Scotty’s Sign Service, 1962 Deer Ridge Dr., Morristown, TN

(37814). 423-231-3433. Website: scottyssignservice. E-mail: scotty@scottyssignservice.com com. 2-4-6-7-9.

MT. JULIET Witt Sign Co. Inc., P.O. Drawer 784, Lebanon, TN (37088-

0784). 615-444-3898. Fax: 615-444-3980. E-mail: sales@wittsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NASHVILLE August Enterprises, Inc., 5209 Pennsylvania Ave., Nashville,

TN (37209). 615-463-2655. Fax: 615-463-2645. E-mail: tony@augustenterprises.net. 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: boomsign@bellsouth.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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Bozman Sign Co., Inc., 862 Easthagan Dr., Nashville, TN (37217). 615-331-0805. Fax: 615-831-9530. Email: sdenson@bozmansigns.com. 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: contact@commlightandsign.com.

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: tcook@daysigncoinc.com. 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: hiplainscanvas@sbcglobal.net.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Hoarel Sign Co., 819 NE 7th (79107). P.O. Box 1832, (79105). 806-373-2175. 800-852-5859. Fax: 806-373-2329. E-mail: linda@hoarelsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ARLINGTON 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: sales@signsmanufacturing.com. 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: john@lewissign.com. 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: info@signcrafters.net. 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: info@vmcsigns.com. 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: sales@sign-works.net. 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 Sign Works, 105 E. Brazos (77901). 800-364-2249.

361- 578-6202. Fax: 361-572-0711. E-mail: sales@sign-works.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: info@A1skylitesigns.com. 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: signs@3asigns.com, 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: lindag@godwinsigns.com 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. gcs@gulfcoastsigncompany.com. 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: info@hiwayneonsigns.com. 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: wakefield@signsourcetx.com. 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: wakefield@signsourcetx.com. 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: info@vmcsigns.com. Website: www.vmcsigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

AAA Electrical Signs, P.O. Box 3245, McAllen, TX (78502). 956-682-7831, 800-825-5376, Fax: 956-464-2408. Email: signs@3asigns.com, Website: www.3asigns.com.

Homeport Sign Service & Lighting Maint., Inc., 1702 Saratoga, P.O. Box 271074, (78427). 361-851-8735. Fax: 361-851-2692. E-mail: homeportsigns@aol.com. 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: corsigncrane@sbcglobal.net. 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: jack@accentgraphicsinc.com. 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: Chris.edwards@beaconsi.com. 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: deltasigns@delta-sign.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: sales@signsmanufacturing.com. 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: info@vmcsigns.com. Website: www.vmcsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Works, 105 E. Brazos (77901). 800-364-2249. 361- 578-6202. Fax: 361-572-0711. E-mail: sales@sign-works.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EL PASO Rick’s Sign Shop, 536 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 signs@sbcglobal.net. 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: jack@accentgraphicsinc.com. Website: accentgraphisinc.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: deltasigns@delta-sign.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: sales@signsmanufacturing.com. Website: www.signsmanufacturing.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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HARLINGEN A-1 Skylite Signs, 1301 Maco Drive, Pharr, TX (78577). 956-

588-4000. 866-659-1454, 866-659-1454, Fax: 956-588-4002. Email: info@A1skylitesigns.com. 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: signs@3asigns.com, 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: lindag@godwinsigns.com 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. angel@gulfcoastsigncompany.com or david@gulfcoastsigncompany.com. Web: 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: info@hiwayneonsigns.com. Website: www.hiwayneonsigns.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: sam@aceadvertisingsigns.com. Website: www.aceadvertisingsigns.com. 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: nec@neonelectric.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

State Sign Corporation, 7630 Hansen Rd. (77061). 713-943-1832. Fax: 713-943-9771. E-mail: sales@statesign.com. 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.

AAA Electrical Signs, P.O. Box 3245, McAllen, TX (78502). 956-682-7831, 800-825-5376, Fax: 956-464-2408. Email: signs@3asigns.com, Website: www.3asigns.com.

Gulf Coast Sign Co., 951 Falcon Blvd., San Benito, TX (78586). 956-399-0755. Fax: 956-399 0757.angel@gulfcoastsigncompany.com or david@gulfcoastsigncompany.com. 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: info@designcentersigns.com. 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: jfeaster.allsigns@yahoo.com. 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: monday@suddenlink.net. Website: www.mondaysignservice.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-9. TSCL# 18142, MSE LIC # 79470

MCALLEN AAA Electrical Signs, P.O. Box 3245, McAllen, TX (78502).

956-628-7831. 800-825-5376. Fax: 956-464-2408. Email: signs@3asigns.com. 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: lindag@godwinsigns.com 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.angel@gulfcoastsigncompany.com or david@gulfcoastsigncompany.com. Web: 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: info@hiwayneonsigns.com. Website: www.hiwayneonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

AAA Electrical Signs, P.O. Box 3245, McAllen, TX (78502). 956-682-7831, 800-825-5376, Fax: 956-464-2408. Email: signs@3asigns.com, Website: www.3asigns.com.

Aetna Sign Group, Ltd., 2438 Freedom Drive., San Antonio, TX (78217). 210-826-2800, ext 2303. 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: chrisf@fsgi.com. 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: info@signcrafters.net. 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: mda@hightechsign.com. 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: dwhatley@whatleysign.com. 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: info@designcentersigns.com. 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: info@vmcsigns.com. Website: www.vmcsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Works, 105 E. Brazos (77901). 800-364-2249. 361- 578-6202. Fax: 361-572-0711. E-mail: sales@sign-works.net. 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

Lake City, UT (84104). 801-972-5503. 801-972-5670. E-mail: sales@allied-sign.com. Website: www.allied-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

Lake City, UT (84104). 801-972-5503. 801-972-5670. E-mail: sales@allied-sign.com. Website: www.allied-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

Lake City, UT (84104). 801-972-5503. 801-972-5670. E-mail: chris@allied-sign.com. Website: www.allied-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

Lake City, UT (84104). 801-972-5503. 801-972-5670. E-mail: chris@allied-sign.com. Website: www.allied-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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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: info@ARKsigns.com. Website: www.ARKsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

ALEXANDRIA 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.

ARLINGTONSterico Signs, Inc., 16159 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg,

MD (20877). 301-948-8088, Fax: 301-948-8244. Email: sterico@stericosigns.com. Website: www.stericosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BRISTOL 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: www.talleyanchor@aol.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLONIAL HEIGHTSMoore 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.

FAIRFAXGable 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.

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

FREDRICKSBURGMoore 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.

HAMPTON Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757-

545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: www.talleyanchor@aol.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HARRISONBURG Eddie Edwards Signs, Inc., 560 Waterman Dr., Harrisonburg,

VA (22802). 540-434-8595. 800-697-7446. Fax: 540-434-8561. Website: www.eesigns.biz. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Hightech Signs Electrical, 2165 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA (22901). 800-482-6603. Fax: 434-974-6898. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEWPORT NEWS Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757-

545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: www.talleyanchor@aol.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NORFOLK Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757-

545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: www.talleyanchor@aol.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PORTSMOUTHTalley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757-

545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: www.talleyanchor@aol.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RICHMOND Dunn Signs, Inc. 1016 Danville St., South Hill, VA (23970).

434-584-0040. Fax: 434-584-0042. Email charles.dunn@dunnsigns.com,Website: www.dunnsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

Superior Sign Productions, 2510 Willis Rd., Richmond, VA (23237). 804-271-5685.Fax: 804-743-9250. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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-

362-2043. 800-937-2475. Fax: 540-265-1909. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

STAUNTON Hightech Signs Electrical, 2165 Seminole Trail,

Charlottesville, VA (22901). 800-482-6603. Fax: 434-974-6898. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VIRGINIA BEACH Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757-

545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: www.talleyanchor@aol.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILLIAMSBURG 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.

Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757-545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: www.talleyanchor@aol.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WINCHESTER W.J. Strickler Signs, 16803 S. Notley Rd., Hagerstown, MD

(21740). 540-667-5260.800-222-0387. Fax: 540-582-1475. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WASHINGTONAUBURN

Lumin-Art Signs, Inc., 3931 B St. NW (98001). 800-925-8625. 253-833-2800.Fax: 253-939-4372. E-mail: design@luminartsigns.com. Website: www.luminartsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

BREMERTON Hanson Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 928, Silverdale, WA (98383).

800-603-6015. Fax: 360-613-9515. Website: www.hansonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHEHALISEsco Pacific Signs, Inc., 627 N.W. Middle Street, (98532).

360-748-6461. Fax: 360-748-4299. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EVERETT Berry Neon Signs Systems, 7400 Hardeson Rd. (98203).

425-776-8835. Fax: 425-774-8221. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KENNEWICK Eagle Signs, LLC, 1511 South Keys Rd, Yakima, WA (98901).

509-453-5511. 800-693-2453. Fax: 509-453-7912. E-mail: eaglesigns@charterinternet.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Quality Sign Service, Inc. 9312 W. 10th Ave., Kennewick, WA (99336). 509-586-0585. Fax: 509-628-1399. E-mail: quirt@qualitysigns.cc. 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: sales@meyersign.com. 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: info@signmartusa.com. 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: cthomson@insigniasign.com. 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: info@citylightssign.com. 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: info@westernneon.com. 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: arcticLandE@comcast.net. 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: nicol@baldwinsigns.com. 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.

TACOMA American Neon Inc., 9402-39th Ave. Ct. SW,, (98499).

253-627-7446. Fax: 253-572-4614. Website: www.americanneoninc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Culbertson Sign Service, 5209 122nd St. (98446-4905). 253-538-0752. Fax: 253-538-0778. E-mail: culbertson signservice@comcast.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: sales@garrettsign.com. 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: ckeljo@securitysigns.com. 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: eaglesigns@charterinternet.com. 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: leon@wellssign.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

WEST VIRGINIACHARLES TOWN

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.

(25701). 304-525-6188. Fax: 304-697-5258. E-mail: advrart@frontier.com. 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.

CLARKSBURG City Neon INc., 428 Industrial Ave,m P.O. Box 40, (26507-

0040). 304-599-1854. Fax: 304-599-5852. www.cityneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

HUNTINGTON Advertising Art Sign Co., 915 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV.

(25701). 304-525-6188. Fax: 304-697-5258. E-mail: advrart@frontier.com. 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.

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MARTINSBURG Baer’s Sign Service, 5307 Wayne Rd., (17201). 717-263-

1686. Fax: 717-263-7914. E-mail: baersign@innernet.net. 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: info@alpha-neonx.com. 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: mwestberg@badgerlightingandsigns.com. 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: todd@greenbaysigns.com. 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: sales@jonessign.com. 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: jay@jayssignservice.com. Website: www.jayssignservice.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-9.

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.

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: info@flywaysigns.com. 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: sales@colortechwi.com. 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: Sales@ReinholdSigns.com. Website: www.ReinholdSigns.com. 5-6-7-9.

KENOSHA Sign-Craft, Inc., 8635 Hollander Dr., Franksville, WI (53126).

262-886-9595. Fax: 262-886-9581. E-mail: signcraft@tds.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LA CROSSE La Crosse Sign Co., Inc., 1450 Oak Forest Dr., (54650). 608-

781-1450. Fax: 608-781-1451. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

MANITOWOCRLO Sign Inc., 1030 Ontario Ave. (53081) 920-457-6602.

Fax: 920-457-2399. E-mail: officerlo@charter.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MILWAUKEE Sign-Craft, Inc., 8635 Hollander Dr., Franksville, WI (53126).

262-886-9595. Fax: 262-886-9581. E-mail: signcraft@tds.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RACINE Sign-Craft, Inc., 8635 Hollander Dr., Franksville, WI (53126).

262-886-9595. Fax: 262-886-9581. E-mail: signcraft@tds.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SHEBOYGANRLO Sign Inc., 1030 Ontario Ave. (53081) 920-457-6602.

Fax: 920-457-2399. E-mail: officerlo@charter.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

WAUSAU D & L Signs, Inc., 5307 Fuller St., Weston, WI (54476). 715-

359-8846. Fax: 715-355-1599. E-mail: dlsigns@dwave.net. 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: bardsign@wyobeam.com. 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: rparmenter@gordonsign.com. 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: sales@nixsigns.com. Email: www.nixsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHEYENNE Gordon Sign, 1805 Pacific Ave., Cheyenne, WY (82007).

307-637-7446, Fax: 307-637-6609. Email: rparmenter@gordonsign.com. Website: www.gordonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: sales@signproductsinc.com. 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: bigcsign@hills.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gordon Sign, 1805 Pacific Ave., Cheyenne, WY (82007). 307-637-7446, Fax: 307-637-6609. Email: rparmenter@gordonsign.com. 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).

307-637-7446, Fax: 307-637-6609. Email: rparmenter@gordonsign.com. Website: www.gordonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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: sales@signproductsinc.com. 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. sales@galaxiesigns.com. 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: topslighting@shawbiz.ca. 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: brucebishop@sympatico.ca. 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: sales@gtsigns.com. 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: pbisaillon@barbosigns.com. Website: www.barbosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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When I learned about Andy Bertucci’s October 10 death, I knew it would be the topic of this editorial, especially because this issue is the one that we’ll be handing out the USSC Sign World show. But would I write about him or USSC? The simple answer is yes. Like Siamese twins, it would be very difficult to separate them.

Andy’s death may become a pivotal date in sign-industry annals. The passing of anyone who’s had his impact always carries that potential. Officially, a year ago, Andy retired from his duties as USSC’s only executive director, but, undoubtedly, his influence never did.

I believe Andy will be remembered for three major things (in order): the (then) Eastern States Sign Council’s (ESSC) secession from the (then) National Electric Sign Assn. (NESA), the num- erous Penn State visual-acuity research studies, and having his name appear on the cover of the American Planning Assn.’s (APA) second rendition of Street Graphics and the Law in 2004. The first and last items set Andy up for simultaneous praise and ridicule, but the middle part should receive cross-the-aisle acclaim.

If anything, Andy had the pedigree. A designer by education (Philadelphia’s La Salle College), he worked for sign companies, designed ads for product manufacturers, testified before HUD on the sign industry’s behalf, ran numerous local/state sign associations (Delaware Valley, New York, New Jersey) and wrote articles as well.

I justified ESSC’s independence because of NESA’s heavy-handedness, which also caused the formation of the National Assn. of Sign Supply Distributors and the ill-fated, but conceptually sound, Business Identity Council of America (BICA). The exodus catalyst was the 1989 NESA regional show in Atlantic City. Under NESA’s regionalization plan, the host region would receive profits from the shows, depending on their level of participation. In a nutshell, show receipts were $168,500. ESSC received $16,873. Expenses were disputed.

A generation later, I sincerely hope USSC continues. Quite simply, alternatives are good. Selfishly, I would love to see competing magazines go under, but, for the good of the sign industry, I hope they all survive.

The inevitable question arises. Is it time for USSC and ISA to become one? If all the good things about USSC would continue, I’d say OK. And yes, Nirvana would occur if the sign industry could ever speak as a single voice to the outside world. And keep any disagreements within the family.

But I’d hate to see the end of Penn State research, the Bullpen at the Sign World show, and Bruce Gough’s continuing efforts with the Atlantic City Boys and

Girls Club and Jess Caserta’s Signtex school. I enjoy the annual calendar with its sign-contest winners. I could live with not having to go to Atlantic City the first weekend in December.

But, I also believe Andy made a mistake (or may have been somewhat duped) by having his name appear on the cover of anti-sign, Mandelker-socialist, APA literature. Soon after that occurred, I spoke with Andy about the cover, and he said, “They weren’t supposed to do that” (see ST, November and December 2004, pp. 184 and 176, respectively).What he wrote for

Street Graphics was fine, the second chapter, entitled “USSC’s Best Practices Standards.” It used much of the Penn State visual-acuity data, which, of course, is very good. But, because his name appeared on the cover, I’m sure APA achieved its sleight-of-hand objective of implied endorsement by the sign industry for the entire publication. Go to Google Books, and Andy is listed as one of the three authors.

After ESSC declared its independence, ST interviewed both Andy and George Kopecky, the NESA president. (see ST, June 1992, page 112). Here are some of Andy’s comments: “In 1972, the ESSC was formed to serve the educational needs of the eastern sign industry, and, in a very real sense, our mission has not changed since that time. Plans to establish an ESSC central office were a part of the original ESSC mandate but – for a number of reasons – could not be fully implemented until this time.”

Also, as for the rationale for the declaration of independence, Andy said, “Because sign people and industry service firms have asked ESSC to do it. In 1991, ESSC’s Sign World East attracted more than 7000 sign people to Atlantic City – most of them from small shops. Many asked to join ESSC. They didn’t want to wait for a show to come along every couple of years.”

And leaders like Andy don’t come along every couple of years either. I’m certainly not alone in saying I’ll miss him. n

See more about Andy on p. 8

Bertucci in PerpetuityThe founder of USSC leaves numerous tangible legacies.

“Two things set Andy up for simultaneous praise and ridicule. Another should receive cross-the-aisle acclaim.”EDITORIALLY SPEAKING

By Wade Swormstedt

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