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54 Quite an impressionby Steve AustA vehicle-wrap gallery, plus how to use templates

60 Are they – LEDs – as bad as all that?by Darek JohnsonWhat some experts say about LEDs

64 Not-so-shameless self promotionby Steve AustSocial media alone isn’t enough.

68 ISA Sign Expo Previewby Wade SwormstedtPre-show registration is 47% higher than last year.

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8 ST Update by Steve AustCreating the neon stamp; the Detroit auto show

14 Technology Update by Darek JohnsonDarek fontifi cates about all things Bauhaus

18 Vinyl Apps by Steve AustNew column shows how bluemedia dressed up ASU

24 Strictly Commercial by Cam BortzA vintage vineyard look

32 The Moving Message by Bob KlausmeierThe lowdown on avoiding down time

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Stamp of ApprovalIn 2009, I was contacted by Phil Jordan, who identi-fied himself as a Falls Church, VA, art director under contract with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Familiar with my art via his son and a few Museum of Neon Art (MONA) postcards, he asked about my interest in creating designs for a neon-themed postage stamp.

Phil thought neon would make a great stamp medium, and he sent me a mock-up of a stamp that incorporated a piece of my artwork. I wrote back that it looked like my work was done and told him where to send the money!

He proposed that I devise three designs for a stamp with a “celebrate” theme. I would have complete freedom, even whether or not to use the word. I signed a contract with the USPS to begin this design phase.

I started out thinking about what and how we Americans celebrate: weddings, birthdays, achieve-ments and holidays. What imagery would show cele-bration? I also began to play with the word itself.

I submitted my three designs, in the form of colored-pencil renderings, and Phil presented them to the stamp committee at a regular meeting. Phil said the committee liked the drawing with fireworks and the word “cele-brate.” He asked if I would willingly remove some of the imagery and focus more on the fireworks.

As I reworked the design, I understood how fire-works and balloons universally signify celebration. I also surmised that whatever gives fireworks their amazing color and light very closely aligns to the plasma in neon tubes … what a perfect marriage of materials and visual effects!

After I submitted my reworked design, Phil requested a final simplification … to remove a stylized cityscape. He also said half of the stamp committee absolutely loved the design with no concern about its translation into neon. The other half approved the design, but questioned a successful conversion. Phil proposed to the committee that I proceed, adapt the design to neon and, based on the outcome, they would make the final decision. The committee approved the expenditure for the neon work.

I bent the neon, matched the colors to my original drawing and assembled the “stamp.” Its final dimen-sions measured approximately 33 x 44 in., directly proportionate to the stamp. I had digital photo-graphs taken, which we burned onto CDs and sent to Phil and the committee. The formerly reluctant committee members wanted to congratulate me.

I was asked to brighten some of the tubes to

achieve uniform brightness. I did this, re-photographed the work and sent the digital files off to Washington. The final images were approved, and Phil and his design firm pursued the final stamp design.

My contract required the original artwork to be deliv-ered to the Washington, DC USPS, so, in May, I loaded the stamp and three other neon artworks into the rear seat and trunk of my ’57 Chevy Bel Air and headed east. I delivered one piece to a Cambridge, MA client.

While I was taking the neon out of the car, a single acorn fell onto the back window of the car and bounced with a “clink,” into the trunk, and onto another neon piece. Nothing broke, but I pondered the irony of driving a 53-year-old car thousands of miles, filled with fragile neon, only to be “felled” by a single acorn.

Two days later, I arrived in DC to give the stamp to William J. Gicker, who heads up USPS’ stamp develop-ment. While I was taking the stamp out of the back-seat, another acorn fell with a smack, right on the crate that contained the stamp neon. I realized that acorns, like lightning, do strike twice in the same place!

Somehow, Bill and I safely transported the stamp neon into the garage and plugged it in. Everything lit up. Bill said the USPS was very happy with the design and considered making it a “forever” stamp. Confirmation of this later on was thrilling news.

Throughout this whole process, I was limited by my contract as to what I could say about the stamp project. And I only knew of plans to issue the stamp sometime in 2011 or 2012. I only learned about the press release the first week of January from my niece, while chatting with her on Facebook. She sent me the Beyond the Perf link, http://www.beyondtheperf.com/stamp-releases/neon-celebrate.

That day after lunch, I walked into the Reseda, CA, post office with a friend, and there was the poster, my stamp positioned in a ring box in the center. It abso-lutely took my breath away!

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Outside of the Cobo Center, where the annual show is held, down-town Detroit was dressed up in all sorts of large-format, temporary signage and other auto-industry related hoopla. The hall, however, provided the main attraction.

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Remember Helvetica – the ’70s most popular font? Then, graphic designers included Helvetica – more than 86 true versions are offered – on almost everything printed, except, perhaps, Lone Star beer bottles. Remarkably, Helvetica is more than 50 years old, but it’s far from forgotten. 3M, Agfa, American Airlines, BMW, Caterpillar, Harley-Davidson, Jeep, JCPenney, Lufthansa, Microsoft, Mitsubishi Electric, Target, The North Face, Toyota, Panasonic, Motorola, Kawasaki, Verizon Wireless and many other companies use Helvetica-based logos.

Germany’s early 20th Century Bauhaus design movement influ-enced Helvetica (in Latin, the name means “Swiss”), which was created as a neutral type that wouldn’t visu-ally convey emotion or meaning. I’m not sure the neutrality persists, because, today, the font is commonly applied to corporate imaging. Generally, to designers and design salespeople, it symbolizes modernity, boldness, clarity and strength. This

present-day, almost-compulsory clas-sification demonstrates that widely-distributed imagery, just like common product names (Kleenex, Xerox), often becomes a collective form.

As owl images symbolize wisdom, and elephant icons represent strength, popular fonts can (also) acquire a universal significance.

The Bauhaus design movement was a school of art, architecture and design that incorporated no-nonsense materials and economic thoughtfulness. In the ’20s, Bauhaus designers believed in that day’s technology and urban lifestyles.

The Bauhaus school, conceived in 1919 by Walter Gropius, lasted until 1933 and still, in a lesser manner, its technology and economic assets influence modern design. Not surprisingly, its unadorned, practical style clashed with the then-popular styles, fashion and Gothic architec-ture, which is best illustrated by Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral.

Remember, also, the art-nouveau and art-deco schools co-existed and

clashed with Bauhaus.And, although Frank Lloyd

Wright denied any association with the Bauhaus group, his architectural practicality reflects some influence.

Equally interesting, perhaps, is that Tel Aviv, because of its more than 4,000 Bauhaus buildings, was declared a UNESCO, World Cultural Heritage site in 2003.

The Bauhaus blood bond to modern design also reinforces Helvetica’s misplaced, design-neutrality status. For example, the very contem-porary, Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD) magazine’s masthead -- segdDESIGN – is set in Helvetica Bold.

SEGD member’s projects include the 125-ft.-high, American Eagle Outfitter’s Times Square spectacular (see ST, January 2010, page 58) designed by Baltimore’s Barnycz Group. The American Eagle logo font is FF DIN, and I’ll have more on it in a minute.

Barnycz also designed the Crown Fountain at Chicago’s Millennium Park.

Sans-serif Futura was the Bauhaus designer’s chosen font, although, originally, the font was so disliked it was called “grotesque.” Again, it conflicted with the status quo, but represented the core of Bauhaus ideology: an unembellished type with severe geometric lines.

Helvetica followed Futura. Haas Type Foundry’s (Münchenstein, Switzerland) Max Miedinger and Eduard Hoffmann designed Helvetica in 1957. Its first version was called Neue Haas Grotesk (New Haas Grotesque). In 1960, the firm’s marketing director smartly changed the name to the more marketable “Helvetica.”

Monotoype Imaging’s fonts.com website lists 34 available Helvetica fonts, plus a 51-font, Neue Helvetica’s® design upgrade pack. Neue Helvetica, a rework of the original, came to

BauhausThe history of type enriches its use.

Darek Johnson is ST’s Senior Technology Editor/Analyst. Email him at darek.johnson@stmediagroup.comTECHNOLOGY UPDATE

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market in 1983. In 2004, Linotype introduced a Neue Helvetica Pro, an OpenType version with expanded foreign-language support.

Helvetica’s distinctive characteris-tics are its characters’ monotone stroke weights and vertical and hori-zontal stroke terminations; its equal, negative-space values around the letters; and, perhaps best, it’s legibility when in motion.

Linotype describes Helvetica as

an all-purpose type design that can deliver practically any message clearly and efficiently; it’s also a good choice for secondary type.

An interesting alternate choice for Helvetica, although it lacks the bold-ness, is American Eagle Outfitters logo typeface – FF DIN.

FF DIN is another German-based typeface. Created by Albert-Jan Pool in 1995, it’s taller, thinner and more mechanical than Helvetica.

Geo Magazine uses FF DIN, as does the Centre Pompidou in Paris, for its directional signage.

In a Fontshop.com interview, Pool said legibility is the principal of information design. “You read a traffic sign,” he said, “and accept it as pure information. You don’t need to think it over again – Berlin is Berlin, what else could it be?”

Artdesignschools.com voted Helvetica as the most influential and widely used font. It rated Futura (spawned by the Bauer type foundry in 1927) second, but recommends it for not-so-large use.

In popularity, Garamond follows Futura. Garamond was created in the 1540s for the French King Fancis. The modern version is Adobe Garamond, which appears in various editions of Harry Potter books.

Fourth is Bodoni, which has been in use for 300 years for, mostly, posters and displays. Bodoni is followed by Frutiger, which was first used as signage in Paris’ Charles De Gaulle airport. Adrian Frutiger designed the font for signs, symbols and displays.

Trajan bold, sixth, was the Titanic poster font and, number seven, Myriad, is Apple’s corporate font. The Minion font rates eighth and Bembo ninth, with Baskerville following after. John Baskerville created this font in 1757.

Next, the website successively rated Rockwell, Verdana (the Rocky film logo), Franklin Gothic, Times New Roman (commissioned by the British newspaper The Times in 1931), Gill Sans, Univers, Clarendon (once, but no longer, used by the U.S. National Park Service for traffic signs), FF DIN (American Eagle), Avenir and Warnock Pro (Robert Slimbach designed Warnock Pro as an Adobe Originals type; it’s named after Adobe Systems co-founder John Warnock).

Finally, and although its true that the 1957 (James Dean era) Helvetica has become khaki-pants corporate, it remains, still, a prac-tical and attractive type choice. Its hygienic image also allows you to go industrial – and, its inherent Bauhaus character continues to advocate modern design. n

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This is the first edition of our new column, Vinyl Apps. Each month, ST will delve into a unique, printed-graphic application, with some explanation from the fabricating shop about its design, production and installation process. If you have an application you’d like to submit for consideration, please contact Sr. Associate Editor Steve Aust at steve.aust@stmediagroup.com or (800) 925-1110, ext. 308.

For several years, Tempe-based bluemedia has fabricated numerous types of printed graphics for Arizona State University (ASU), also in Tempe. From banners to vehicle graphics to stadium-wall wraps, bluemedia has thoroughly branded ASU’s campus and athletic facilities with Sparky, ASU’s pitchfork-wielding mascot, and its signature, maroon-and-gold color scheme.

Wells Fargo Arena has served as the on-campus home for ASU

teams since 1974, and school officials chose to update the facility last year with fiery wall graphics. The school enlisted Blind Society, a Scottsdale, AZ-based firm that specializes in

unconventional advertising and marketing campaigns, to design a “branding wall” on the arena’s upper level. Bluemedia has served as Blind Society’s preferred print

The Devil Made Them Do ItBluemedia and Blind Society deck out Arizona State with roughly 15,000 sq. ft. of printed graphics.

“The graphics had to appear as if they were integral to the wall itself. So we chose dye-sublimation media because material used for this type of

printing has an ability to stretch tightly when used with a sturdy frame.”VINYL APPSBy Steve Aust

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Bluemedia (Tempe, AZ) fabricated an approximately 1,000-ft.-long wall wrap for Arizona State University’s (ASU) Wells Fargo Arena. School officials wanted the arena, in service since 1974, to present a more contemporary appeal.

Using school-provided artwork, bluemedia produced the wrap using 6-oz., dye-sublimation fabric because the job required lightweight media. The shop produced the graphics on its HP Scitex XL Jet 3 printer.

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of sales and marketing, said. “One of the tasks was to make sure that whatever application we produced could be taken down within a short amount of time to comply with building permits and possible delays that permanent structures would require.”

After having considered several ideas, ASU’s representatives and the institution’s marketing-rights holder, IMG College, ordered an approximately 1,000-linear-ft. (roughly 15,000 sq. ft.) wrap that features images of Sun Devil basketball players, gymnasts and wrestlers. The ASU athletic depart-ment furnished the base graphic elements as both raster and vector art, and Blind Society perfected the artwork as .tiff files using Adobe Photoshop. Darren Wilson, Blind Society’s co-founder, said “We use

the full [Adobe] Creative Suite for most projects, but when using both types of artwork, Photoshop works most efficiently.”

While surveying the arena, blue-

media considered the project with regard to potential fire-safety concerns. Rutin said, “It was impos-sible to avoid blocking a few of the rows of seats and the aisles, so we

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To sidestep the permits required to construct permanent walls, bluemedia installed a pipe-and-drape system of temporary facades.

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properties. Rutin continued, “The graphics had to appear as if they were integral to the wall itself. So, we chose dye sublimation media because material used for this type of printing has an ability to stretch tightly when used with a sturdy frame. If we’d used, traditional, PVC-based material, it would have been too heavy and rigid.”

Bluemedia developed color proofs using its Epson proofing machine, and printed the graphics using the shop’s Scitex XL Jet 3 piezo inkjet printer. The project required 18, 52-ft.-long, 14.5-ft.-wide panels. The framing systems’ vertical posts dictated the distance. Wilson said, “Normally, we let our RIP soft-ware create tiles. But, in this case, we created tiles in the design phase and sent them to press separately.”

To install the project, bluemedia took advantage of some extra labor. When the shop moved into larger quarters last fall, the utility company required the company to shut down for six hours while it installed a new meter system. Bluemedia scheduled the meter set-up for a Monday morning, and, to take advantage of available labor, Jared Smith, the shop’s president, dispatched all 63 staff members to the arena at 4 a.m. to install the graphics. Obviously, installation progressed quickly.

Installers wrapped panels, poles, temporary walls and custom stands that made the end poles of inter-secting sections abut one another to eliminate the appearance of seams.

The use of temporary walls instead of permanent structures eased regula-tory requirements. The city’s fire marshal and the university’s risk-management director provided the only required approvals.

“The biggest challenge of the project was making text that extended from one panel to the next seamlessly,” Rutin said. “Because the design was so busy, the graphic elements flowed more easily from one panel to the next, but the letters required precise, deliberate alignment.” n

the industry. It’s provides both the support strength and portability these types of jobs require.”

Bluemedia produced the project using 6-oz., triple-weave, dye-subli-mation fabric due to its excellent color retention, lightweight construc-tion, flexibility and fire-retardant

had to make sure whatever solution we produced would conform to all University safety standards.”

To permit access to the two catwalk-access doors, bluemedia constructed pass-throughs to allow workers an entryway. Rutin added, “We think this is the finest pipe-and-drape system in

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Over the last few years, numerous wineries and vineyards have opened in our part of Connecticut, and I’ve been fortunate enough to build signs for several of them. My wife Deb and I discovered Heritage Trail Vineyards in Lisbon, CT just over a year ago – not long after its purchase by Harry Schwartz, a well-known chef, author and entrepreneur, and his wife, Laurie. They’ve turned Heritage Trail into a destination for food and wine lovers.

After a couple of visits, I realized Heritage Trail needed a serious signage makeover. The primary iden-tity sign, a small, 2 x 3-ft., carved, roadside sign, was faded and tired-looking. Wayfinding on the property, which included signs left over from the previous ownership, also proved inadequate.

Wine and dine designHarry and Laurie also recognized the need, but, like many busy entrepre-

neurs, needed some guidance. I stopped by with a brochure, and followed up by emailing a prelimi-nary sketch for a new entrance sign. Last October, I met with them and thoroughly walked the property. We discussed their needs and developed a budget for a complete sign system.

While designing the signs, I accounted for its setting, history and rustic atmosphere. It’s located off a scenic road, which winds through some of eastern Connecticut’s loveliest farmland and forests. Buildings on the property include an 18th Century farm-house and a 19th Century barn, which are surrounded by mature oaks and maples.

Everything about it speaks of history and tradition, and the signs needed to complement that image and feel. This was no place for plastic, vinyl and digital technology. I quickly decided the entire project would be as low-tech as possible. In other words, time to get out the yardstick, Stabilo pencils, paints and brushes.

Pointing the wayI separated the project into two groups. The primary group involved five major signs. First, I addressed a new, carved roadside sign. Local sign codes limited that sign to 6 sq. ft. Thus, making the side easily readable to passing traffic became a priority.

Harry also wanted a big sign on the barn – 16 ft. long x 1.5 ft. high. He wanted this sign to look “vintage”, or as he put it, “like it had always been there.” A third sign, also fairly small, would go by the house door and read, “Bed and Breakfast at Heritage Trail.” Harry also ordered a driveway sign, which reads “Welcome” and provides directions to the parking area, tasting room and cafe. Rounding out this group of five, for the café entrance – double doors beneath a pergola – we decided a pergola sign should simply state, “Tastings and Cafe.”

A Very Good YearHeritage Trail Vineyards enjoys the fine bouquet of a new sign program.

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Cam Bortz, proprietor of Finest Kind Signs and Fountainhead Visuals (Pawcatuck, CT), took an old-school approach to fabricating signage for Lisbon, CT’s Heritage Trail Vineyards. He fabricated the pleasantly rustic system using Sign•Foam HDU, MDO and pine panels, and Abracadabra Smooth & Sculpt epoxy modeling resin.

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The second group comprised smaller, directional and wayfinding signs that would direct customers to the parking area and keep traffic moving in a one-way circle around the property. Despite these signs’ utilitarian nature, I nonetheless wanted them to reflect the proper-ty’s rustic setting and complement the primary signs.

I started with the 16-ft.-long, barn sign. For ease of handling and instal-lation, I built the sign in two, 8-ft. sections using 1 x 8-ft., tongue-and-groove, pine planks. I assembled them with battens on the back, and box-framed it with 1 x 4-ft. pine sections around the perimeter.

To assemble the sign, I used stainless-steel decking screws, and, for a base finish, coated it with a barn-red, Cabot, semi-transparent stain. The pine planks cost $52, and I only spent $5 for a gallon of the stain, a closeout special. Three coats of stain, applied over several days, gave the pine a lovely, russet finish.

Then, I cut a long strip of paper, and, with a pencil and ruler, laid out the copy, “Heritage Trail Vineyards”, to make a pounce pattern. I lettered the sign with TJ Ronan ivory lettering enamel, which I outlined in black with a deeper, reddish-brown drop shadow. The paint soaked deep into the stained pine, giving the entire sign the aged, “vintage” look I wanted.

A serving of classFor the “Bed and Breakfast” and “Tastings and Cafe” signs, I wanted a more formal, finished look. Among the odds and ends in my back-shop pile of cut-offs and “orphans,” I found exactly what I needed: a 2 x 3-ft., decoratively shaped, mahogany-framed, MDO sign blank built by my late friend, woodworker Clyde Muller. I kept that blank for more than a decade, waiting for the right project. The other sign, a simple 6-ft. x 18-in., MDO rectangle, was also framed with mahogany.

I painted the backgrounds in a

deep burgundy and the frames in dark green. The smaller, more decora-tive sign was perfect for the Bed and Breakfast, while the larger rectangular sign was just right for Tastings and Cafe. Like all the signs, I laid them out “by eye,” using Stabilo pencils, and hand-lettered them with enamels.

The “wayfinding” part of the project required six, relatively small, directional signs. I built them all to identical size and shape using the same pine boards, box framing and barn-red, stained background. I completed all hand lettering using TJ Ronan, ivory lettering enamel.

The steel and the glueIn the meantime, I started carving the roadside sign. This sign was designed tablet-style, with a curved bottom, straight sides and dimen-sional crown molding on top. I’ve always liked this style, and have used it countless times. It has a classic, traditional look that works as either a carved sign or a dimen-

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made it with two pieces of 1-in.-thick, 15-lb.-density Sign*Foam high-density urethane (HDU), which I laminated back-to back. Because Sign*Foam tends to be brittle, I routed channels in the back of one face to fit a simple framework of 1⁄4 x 1½-in., flat-steel bars. The steel extends above the top of the sign to create the attachment points for hanging the sign from the existing, signpost arm, and the two faces are glued together with West System’s two-part epoxy.

I also made the dimensional crown molding from Sign*Foam. I built up the crown with four layers of 1-in.-thick Sign•Foam HDU, and used several router bits to create the shape I wanted. The crown has a hollowed-out groove that accepts the top of the glued, 2-in.-thick signfaces. It forms a quasi, upside-down “bathtub” that fits over the top of the faces to create a virtually unbreakable, double-faced

sign. With his system, I can finish the carving and dimensional effects before gluing the faces together.

This sign also features 3-D, grape cluster on each face. First, I hand-carved the lettering directly into the Sign•Foam faces. To create the

“grapes and leaves,” I used a product called Abracadabra Smooth & Sculpt, a two-part, epoxy, modeling resin from Abracadabra Signs and Designs. I mixed up the resin, rolled each “grape” by hand and pressed them into the face, then did the same for

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Goldleaf: Fast size, from Rolco (Carlstadt, NJ), (866) 271-5367 or www.rolcolabs.com; Charbonnel slow size, from Lefranc & Bourgeois, avail-able at art- and paint-supply stores; 23k goldleaf, available from Sepp Leaf (NYC), (800) 971-7377 or www.seppleaf.com

Substrates: Sign•Foam 15-lb. HDU, from Sign Arts Products Inc. (Laguna Hills, CA), (800) 338-4030 or www.signfoam.com; Abracadabra Smooth & Sculpt modeling epoxy resin, from Abracadabra Signs (Ayr, ON, Canada), (877) 342-0847 or www.abracadabrasigns.com; medium-density-overleaf (MDO) plywood panels, available from such suppliers as Great Northern Lumber (Chicago), (800) 288-2202 or www.greatnorthernlumber.com; mahogany and pine panels, available from lumber-supply stores.

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high-quality, Dutch-made enamels from Fine Paints of Europe (FPE).

Following several coats of FPE enamel top-coat, I began gilding. Because the sign would be installed by a state highway, legibility was a major concern. Passing traffic aver-ages at least 40 mph, and, under some lighting conditions, goldleaf on carved letters can be difficult to read at a glance.

My solution? I gilded an outline on the primary copy (Heritage Trail) with 23k gold and filled in the body of the carved letters with ivory enamel I’d warmed with a little imita-tion gold. I gilded the secondary copy (Winery & Cafe) solid with 23k gold over a mix of Rolco fast and Charbonnel slow size.

For the final, post-gilding touch, I painted the grapes with a bright, glossy burgundy/crimson, and coated the leaves with a soft, natural green with yellow-green highlights that to stand out from the very deep, dark-green background.

This project took slightly more than two months to complete, so it made sense to deliver and install the signs in several stages. I first finished the big barn, café and bed-and-breakfast signs, which I delivered and installed in early November. Next, I completed the “wayfinding” signs, which were installed around the end of November. For my final delivery – in a snowstorm, the day after Christmas – I finished the dimensional sign.

Projects of this sort – a complete image makeover, as it were – don’t come along every day. They deserve our best efforts. To have one come along that offers complete artistic freedom, a reasonable and work-able budget, and, best of all, the trust and enthusiastic gratitude of clients like Harry and Laurie, made this job deeply enjoyable. It was equally satisfying to know there’s still a market for jobs of this scale, completed entirely with traditional techniques and the oldest (and newest) of materials. n

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A stylish coatThe carved sign will be primed with at least two coats of Chromatic water-borne acrylic primer, to fill the microscopic voids in the Sign•Foam surface. This provides a smooth, sandable base for the deep, dark-green, satin-finish topcoat. I’m one of those dinosaurs who’s never warmed up to using acrylic latex coatings on my signs; I prefer the

the “leaves”. Using Magic Sculpt was much faster than carving grape clus-ters out of Sign•Foam, and it looks more realistic. With the carving and modeling done, I mixed a pot of two-part, marine epoxy and glued the two faces together, then glued the crown molding in place. I left the sign in the clamps over the weekend, giving the slow-curing epoxy plenty of time to set up before starting to prime and paint.

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Today’s LED display is chock full of new features and sophisticated safeguards that accommodate the advertising community’s demands. As the traditional message-center technology morphed into the early 21st Century’s IT medium, it brought new incumbencies that are essential for a critical-use medium.

Because LED digital-display signs vary greatly in terms of downtime, and because the greater advertising industry regards downtime as a frightening and expensive concept, digital-media-ad purchasers – who also purchase ads in other media – aren’t accustomed to the additional concern of an equipment failure.

Consider the example of a digital billboard that operates 24/7 on a major freeway that feeds into Manhattan. The cumulative, monthly advertising cost is $120,000, and the advertising agreement stipulates a downtime refund after three hours of a display failure. If the sign fails for a day, the sign provider, by contract, owes a $4,000 downtime credit to the advertiser. Once credited, that money is gone. It can never be made up or replaced. Worse, if the failure repeats itself, the advertisers may get skittish and cancel the agreement. Such is the risk with any digital display.

As the out-of-home ad community embraced the digital-display medium, the downtime risk became a critical focus. To display manufacturers, the related message is an unvarnished threat. Simply stated: Digital displays must work. If we cannot count on yours, we will buy from someone who can provide a dependable product.

That communication’s net effect forced the display-manufacturing industry to enhance quality control and, as a result, these manufacturers have created numerous new mecha-nisms that ensure equipment failure doesn’t impede advertising revenue.

The impact on digital-display suppliers – for renewed quality control for any application – is dramatic. Fortunately, the additional safeguards are, in many instances, free with the display purchase. Other safeguards come at a slight premium, but the dependability gain is worth the cost.

Here are some new, out-of-home, display-manufacturers’ safeguards:

Remote diagnosticsFailed component and LED-diagnos-tics programs have been available for several years, but numerous digital-board suppliers have stepped up the programs’ performance, to measure

nearly all display components.Various symptoms affect an LED

lamp’s lifespan. It’s the same for failure indications that affect power supplies, transformer performance, cabinet pres-sure and temperature. Again, in some cases, the diagnostics indicate a component’s pending failure.

When the system detects such a symptom, it sends an email message to the host computer, and/or any number of other predetermined sites. The alert provides awareness of a problem, or pending problem, in real time.

Additionally, many firms mount a video camera to monitor the display face. Generally, such companies monitor the webcam presentation and, also, have immediate access to the actual image, should the remote diagnostics program send an error message.

This tandem approach – diagnos-tics programs coupled with live webcam monitoring – allows a tech-nician to immediately ascertain if an on-site repair should be actuated immediately or if it can wait until normal business hours.

Auto-reboot systemsMost manufacturers consider the display’s remote computer as the most troublesome and least-reliable component. Computer-crash origins range from ambient environmental conditions to simple Windows- soft-ware glitches. Regardless, the result is the same for the customer: The display isn’t functioning. To eliminate an on-site service call, many manu-facturers utilize an automatic reboot system; thus, any computer crash triggers an automatic reboot mecha-nism that attempts to reactivate the system. If the reboot fails, the system alerts the technical center.

Redundant computersA few manufacturers add a second computer for each remote display.

The New Digital-Display MediumFor manufacturers, avoiding downtime has become a critical focus

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If a redundant computer is present, and an attempt to reboot the primary computer fails, then the sign opera-tion automatically switches to the redundant computer. The system then sends an email notification to the technical support center, identi-fies the primary computer failure.

The secondary computer place-ments have virtually paid for them-selves. Additionally, the failed computer can be repaired without urgency.

Two-way power and data communicationEvery digital display viewer has seen a malfunctioning screen. Usually, the flaw is a huge block of a single-color in a particular area, which, generally, indicates a power-supply failure.Interestingly, if the power supply is driven from left or right, the failure will encompass a large number of LED boards and, as well, mire the image to a point that requires a downtime credit payment to the advertiser.

Other common, digital-screen faults include a black, horizontal line that commences at one screen edge and then migrates to a single, vertical termination point. This pattern indi-cates a data-line problem.

Some manufacturers use a redun-dant wiring system to mitigate such failures, one that allows each LED board to be approached oppositely, thereby making each LED board’s power supply or data feed redun-dant with a second, identical unit.

This system dramatically reduces the affected area’s size, which may allow the display operator to avoid paying downtime credits to its advertisers.

Because such sophisticated features require additional tech-nology and, in some cases, additional display monitoring, most manufac-turers reserve such essentials for outdoor-advertising applications.

However, these functions can be added to a general-use digital display, so, if you have a digital screen application that requires such scrutiny and support, ask your screen provider for the feature and its associated cost.

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In-field calibrationThe rarely discussed truth about digital LED screens is they begin losing their calibration profile the moment after they’re first aligned; thus, field recalibration is the next big thing in essential-use, digital-display refinement. By nature, LEDs characteristically devolve and morph throughout their life cycle. This trait has nothing to do with quality control or manufacturing technique. It’s just the way it is.

As the advertising industry becomes more attracted to high-impact LED screens, placed on roadsides and in stadia, we can expect a rising clamor for a higher-caliber and cleaner image. This demand can only be met with the manufacturers’ commitment to effective calibration prior to instal-lation, and field recalibration at regular intervals – throughout the product’s lifetime.

To date, no display manufacturer offers in-field, post-installation reca-libration; however, I believe the ad industry will soon mandate such calibration.

The ad industry is all about money. Businesses spend huge amounts of money on advertising to drive sales. The more money they spend, the higher their expectation of flawless action – in the medium and messages. Certainly, as message-center signs have morphed into the current IT medium, performance demand has grown at an unprecedented level.

For those of us who sell digital products that exhibit high-priced advertising, inclusion of the above safeguards is essential. In the real world, the greater advertising commu-nity acts as an ever-present sentry. It oversees its investments and ensures that the ads are shown as intended. In short, it wants its money’s worth.

We who offer displays for indi-vidual business applications, we appreciate knowing that today’s sophisticated technology is more dependable and functional than ever, and at a better price than predicted just a few years ago.

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LEDs or fluorescents?Cabinet (or what I call “acrylic box”) signs and big billboards are often illuminated with standard fluorescent lamps. In the past year, more and more tubular LED assemblies replaced standard T5s, T8s and T12s (Fig. 1).

Currently available LED tubes aren’t suitable replacements for fluorescent lamps, according to an official and independent test of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The report link is: (http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publica-tions/pdfs/ssl/led-t8-flourescent-replacement.pdf).

The report states: “Vendors of LED, linear-replacement lamps claim energy savings and long lifetimes, but testing of currently available products to date does not support these claims.”

This statement is based on certain facts:

Total light output: All tubular LED assemblies tested by the DOE yield a light flux of less than 50% of a fluorescent tube of the same length.

Directional light output of the LED assemblies: Concerning the operating principle of LEDs (see ST, August 2007, page 30), the light from an LED isn’t emitted uniformly into the surrounding space.

The light-distribution effect, when such LED assemblies are put into standard mirror reflectors for

Many signshops I‘ve visited during the past year have been or are still suffering from the economic crisis. The sign business’ vitality follows the construction industry with a time delay, but sign-customer requests and expectations have changed too. While, 3-4 years ago, price was an issue, the average sign client still primarily wanted a “nice, exceptional sign” to create attention.

Now, most requests sound like “I need to have a sign, but can you make me a cheap sign? I can’t spend much.” So most sign companies bow to fill the request, regardless of technical and aesthetic aspects, just to get “that job” ordered.

Low cost doesn’t automatically preclude building a good sign. But customers still need to be told when their request (for example: “Make me an LED sign”) is not the optimum technical and economical solution. Here, proper consulting is an impor-tant part of a good signshop’s service.

The sign engineer must understand many physical (lighting), construction and electrical constrictions. This applies especially to LEDs. In contrast to some advertisement statements, which imply product XYZ “is best for all applica-tions and so easy to install that children could do it”, this is not the case, and LED systems are suited only for certain applications, which I‘ll discuss here.

general lighting, is discussed in the DOE paper.

A fluorescent lamp radiates all the way around; thus, light is reflected from the back of the sign box and then shines onto the back of the acrylic face, too. The reflec-tion on typical white paint is appro-ximately 85-90%, and the reflection isn’t specular. This reflection aspect contributes much to the uniformity of surface brightness.

With LED assemblies, no light shines onto the back of the sign; only direct light gets from the LED to the back of the acrylic face, right). The space between the tubes isn’t lit by the reflection, and thus it stays darker.

To achieve a uniform appearance, the lightbox’s depth must increase, along with the scattering factor of the acrylic face material (the density). Increased optical density equals a higher loss of light, which further decreases the low efficiency of the LEDs (compared to the T8s).

When box signs are lit with a few high-power LEDs, non-uniform illu-mination is more likely than when numerous low-power LEDs are used.

Remember that large box signs often use an open-mesh fabric face, so a specular light source like LEDs will be visible through the fabric. Because no simple formula calculates required LED spacing, even the upco-ming European LED, sign-installation standard will contain a note: „The sign manufacturer is encouraged to experi-ment before building the sign.”

Color temperature and color rendering: Most electric signs are designed to be seen in neutral daylight of a color temperature between 5,000 and 6,000K. Here, the DOE report states: “The color-temperature values for some tested, LED, linear replacement lamps were considerably higher than the fluores-cent benchmarks, which exhibited a very-cool color appearance. Two of

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Fig. 1: Typical LED retrofit assembly to replace fluorescent lamps

the tested LED products exceeded industry norms for color tempera-ture [greater than 7,000K]. Further, many of the LED lamps have atyp-ical chromaticities, which give a non-white hue to the light, making it appear greenish or purplish.”

Further, regarding the problem of color rendering, the report states (rather important for multi-colored signs not to falsify the overall color appearance): “ ... given the known problems with applying CRI [color rendering] to ‘white light’ LED prod-ucts, users should visually evaluate LED replacement lamps to gauge their color quality for a given application.”

This refers to the incomplete light spectrum emitted by practically all white LEDs (see ST, January 2010, page 40).

Rewiring the fixture: Some of the tubular LED assemblies claim no change in the fixture or at the ballast should be necessary. The

DOE report confirms: “. . . but perfor-mance in this case is unpredictable, depending on the specific ballast.”

Other systems require bypassing the standard lamp ballast, which raises installation-labor costs, if the fixture permits any access to the ballast and wiring. I have tested several tubular LED assemblies in my lab, and most of them contain a power supply that lacks electrical

safety and RF interference suppres-sion (Fig. 2); thus, they can’t be sold legally - at least in Europe.

The document also compares the investment and operative cost, which makes the fluorescent lamp the most cost-effective means. The DOE study thereby assesses the lumen decay over lifetime. In most cases, only estimated data is avai-lable for LEDs, while fluorescents

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regulations. Because most such small channel letters are for indoor signs, this application is perfect for LED use, as long as the face mate-rial evens out the light distribution.

For larger channel letters, neon often provides a lower total cost, higher light output and a larger color variety than LEDs.

Cheap LED modules offered for sign applications often exhibit tech-nical problems, sometimes right from the box.

Poster boxes are the rather flat displays for printed matter, backlit by an edge-lit scattering glass. Because these signs require a high color-rendering index to present the colors of the prints perfectly, most LEDs are unsuitable.

Here, a proven lighting method is compact, cold-cathode, fluorescent lamps, sometimes called “spaghetti neon”. These lamps (including small circuit boards for the inverter-type power supplies) are widely used in flat-screen computer monitors and TV sets. Developed for cost-effective edge-lighting of glass displays, they provide a long lifetime with linear bright light.

Perfect applications for LEDs are message boards (watch the environ-mental conditions, such as maximum temperature!), but not general lighting.

Application where LEDs are suited:• Where a pointed, unidirectional

source of low-lumen, but high-spot brightness, is desired

• For white light, where color rendering isn’t critical

• Where ambient temperatures definitely stay below 70°C in any weather or yearly condition

• Where humidity is less than 80-90% (Read: no condensation, no water- vapor diffusion possibility)

• Where sufficient heat dissipation is possible

• Where the low-voltage power supplies can be mounted close by (losses at low voltages can’t be avoided unless exorbitant wire size is used).

Remember, all signs should (or, in the case of neon, “must”) carry your company‘s address, and thus represent both your work and reputation. n

also to large billboards, where fluo-rescent fixtures are used instead of HID lamps.

Illuminating channel lettersLighting very-small channel letters (less than 5 in. high) with neon often is not legally possible due to the spacing requirements for high voltage, according to the electrical

have an average output of 92% of the initial lumens at end of life (see ST, November 2010, page 34). In modern, long-life fluorescent tubes, cleaning will determine service intervals, not lamp failures. These lamps have been proven to last more than 15,000-25,000 hours.

The above discussion doesn’t only apply to lightbox signs, but

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Teckwin Introduces TeckPro UV3200 and TeckStorm RFast and fancy UV-cure printing

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

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

TECHNOLOGY REVIEWBy Chris and Kathi Morrison

Teckwin USA1867 Whitney Mesa Dr.Henderson, NV 89014(888) 381-7512www.teckwin-usa.com

Company Profile: Stella Hu, Teckwin’s founder, president and CEO, formed the company in 2001. Previously, she’d managed a Shanghai-based, large-format print-production enterprise, but she soon developed Teckwin, a large- and grand-format, print-machine, manufacturing company that produced its first printer in 2002. Today, the international company offers both solvent and UV-cure printers. Its present emphasis is UV-cure print systems and the Teckut CNC, an ancillary cutting router. All Teckwin products are CE certified. Further, the company has achieved ISO 9001 and a 2000 Quality Management System Certification.

At a Glance: This review examines Teckwin’s TeckPro 3200UV grand-format printer and its innovative TeckStorm R hybrid line. The UV3200 is designed to image on vinyl, banner material, films and cloth. To help the machine advance media and, thereby, obtain its notable print speeds, the machine designers incorporated a large, vacuum-based platen into its systems. The UV3200 accepts media that’s slightly less than 130 in. wide. It also supports edge-to-edge printing; thus, the maximum print width can match the media width. Additionally, you can print two, lesser-sized rolls simultaneously. The TeckStorm R handles both rigid and flex-ible media. It contains a built-in, roll-to-roll (up to 72 in. wide) media-handling system that can handle media rolls that weigh up to 110 lbs. The rigid-media table accommodates a 4 x 8-ft., flat-media sheet (up to 1.97 in. thick); the print/image area is 94.5 x 47.2 in.

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Key Information

Printheads, ink and speedPer the UV3200’s industrial nature, Teckwin specified resilient, Spectra’s Polaris 800-dpi printheads. The CMYK inkset comprises two heads per color, and the per-tank ink capacity is one liter. Also, the printer supports uni- and bi-directional printing; it uses a UV-lamp shutter system in the ink-cure system, and the operator’s console PC incor-porates Caldera’s UV3200-tuned RIP. The printer ships with both a USB 2.0 and an Ethernet network connection.

The UV3200 offers three quality-print modes and, like any other printer, the faster speeds are suitable for distantly viewed output. On top is the high-quality, eight-pass, Ultra mode (237 sq. ft./hr.) that produces near photo-quality images. For everyday work, Teckwin recommends its four-pass High mode that processes at 484 sq. ft. per hr. The two-pass Production mode (it flies at 990 sq. ft./hr.) is for billboards and large banners.

TeckPro UV3200

We’ve followed Teckwin’s solidly built, industrial designs since the firm’s beginnings and have recently examined two of its newer machines that were designed for distinctly different print markets: the workhorse TeckPro UV3200 roll-to-roll printer and the awesomely versatile, hybrid, TeckStorm R.

The TeckPro UV3200This roll-to-roll, 4,250-lb., UV-cure printer measures 19 ft. long x 5 ft. high and 5.61 ft. deep. It’s built like an Abrams tank. Further, you don’t just plug this one into a wall socket. It needs 380V, 50/80Hz, 3-Phase or 220V, 50/60Hz single-phase power. Teckwin includes a step-up transformer, to meet the 380V requirement. The air requirement is 85 - 120 psi, and the operating temperature ranges between 59 and 77º F.

Media handlingThe UV3200 accepts 10.83-ft.-wide media (a shade under 130 in.) and supports edge-to-edge printing; thus, the maximum print area is the same as the media width – 10.83 ft. In addition, you can print two, lesser-sized rolls simultaneously.

Teckwin designed the UV3200 to handle vinyl, banner material, films and cloth. To ensure the media is flat prior to imaging, its engineers incor-porated a large, vacuum-based platen that helps the machine advance media and, thereby, obtain its notable print speeds.

The printer’s media-roll system handles weights up to 600 lbs.. The maximum media thickness is .25 in.

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The different TeckStorm R Like numerous print-machine manufacturers, Teckwin offers printers of all shapes and sizes; thus, if you’re stuck in a choice dilemma, Teckwin may have your answer. For example, suppose you want a flatbed printer, but also want to image flexible media. Truth is, many flatbeds support an optional roll-to-roll system, but the TeckStorm R, we think, nicely combines flatbed and roll-to-roll printer features in one device.

In general bulk, the TeckStorm R, roll-to-roll, UV-cure printer is slightly less than Teckwin’s UV3200. This 4,100-lb. device measures 14.27 ft. wide x 5.08 high and 10.1 ft. deep; power wise, it uses 380V, 50/80Hz, 3-Phase. Again, Teckwin includes a step-up transformer to meet the 380V requirement. The oper-ating temperature range is 59 - 86° F and, it, too, requires shop air in the range of 85 to 120 PSI.

It ships with a USB 2.0 and Ethernet connection, plus a PC console and a Caldera RIP (Fig. 1).

Media handlingThe TeckStorm R handles both rigid and flexible media. It contains a built-in, roll-to-roll, media-handling system (up to 72 in. wide) that can handle media rolls that weigh up to 110 lbs. Maximum, flexible media thick-ness is 1mm.

As opposed to a typical hybrid printer, the TeckStorm R uses a fixed table, and the entire head mechanism moves on a gantry/rail system that allows you to precisely load rigid media. It also prevents misalignment during printing. A flat-media system keeps media stationary and, when active, the roll system ensures precise media processing.

The table accommodates a 4 x 8-ft., flat-media sheet (up to 1.97 in. thick); the print/image area is 94.5 x 47.2 in. The flatbed media system will handle 6.6 lbs. per sq. ft.

Printheads, ink and speedThe TeckStorm R is equipped with Polaris 512/15 UV-cure printheads, which print at remarkable speeds. You can order your TeckStorm R with various ink config-urations. The standard choice is CMYK with two systems for white ink. You may also choose CMYKlclm plus two whites – or CMYK plus two white and two varnish systems.

The printer accepts a one-liter ink tank per color. A built-in, de-gassing system eliminates ink-supply air.

The TeckStorm R’s three printing modes include the high-quality, Ultra mode for what we think is stunning output. This mode programs eight passes to produce top-gun prints at 105 sq. ft./hr. The High mode ramps the speed up to 198 sq. ft./hr., and, when you need fast printing, the Production mode will crank out images at 375 sq. ft./hr.

These speed/resolution choices give you high quality on various flexible or rigid media. The printer will produce two-sided prints as well.

The TS-300Teckwin has also introduced its cutting-edge TS-300 true UV-cure flatbed and true roll-to-roll printer that’s Spectra Polaris printhead technology offers wide-gamut, eco-friendly inks for printing on rigid and flexible mate-rials. TS-300‘s bed size is 97 x 60 in.; it handles media that measures up to 73 in. wide. Teckwin said the TS-300’s high-speed (up to 900 sq. ft./hr.) print quality and ultraclean resolution result in optimal print supe-riority every time.

Further, the TS-300 offers white ink, plus spot, under, over and inline printing. It will second-surface print on clear media

Wrapping Up The TeckStorm R is designed to provide numerous print choices for signs, banners and displays, but you may also image on various other substrates – foam-board, glass, metals, wood and more. For flexible, traditional graphics, simply load your roll media – paper, vinyl, cloth or films – and print away.

Teckwin has a good reputation for producing indus-trial printers for high-production shops. The TeckPro UV3200, TeckStorm R and TS-300 offer high speed and flexible media solutions.

Teckwin’s pricing is competitive, and sales and support are available in the Americas. If you are in the market for a solid UV-cure printing solution, check them out. n

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Fig. 1: The operator’s console is a complete PC workstation that functions with a Caldera RIP.

TS-300

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Product Showcase: FABRICATION EQUIPMENTComputerized Cutters (Plano, TX) is introducing its KR series of economical router tables. The series incor-porates the same features of the company’s more expensive routers in a 4 x 8-ft. table. The full, 3-D cutting routers feature precision-ground, square-rail systems; welded steel frames; high-torque, gear motor drives; a precision, rack-and-pinion gear; a T-slot hold-down, limit switches on all three axes; and e-chain support for all wire systems. The company has produced American-made routers for 15 years.

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Miller Weldmaster (Navarre, OH) is offering its 112 Extreme fabric welder, which is designed to seam together pre-printed or unprinted media. Intended for use with large- and grand-format digital printers, the welder features dual-vacuum, high-speed welding. The Easy Slide Grommet option eliminates multiple finishing stations, reduces finishing times, keeps graphics off the floor, and allows one-person operation, the company states. The equipment can weld high-speed hems, rope-in hems, pockets, overlaps and backlit seams, the company reports.

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Graphtec America Flatbed CuttersGraphtec America Inc. (Santa Ana, CA) is presenting two additions to its line of FC4500 flatbed cutters. The FC4500-50 offers a cutting area of 23.2 x 16.9 in., and the FC4510-60 provides a cutting surface of 33.8 x 23.6 in. Both cutting tables offer a dual-head configuration, which allows pens, cutting tools and a creasing apparatus to be loaded simultaneously. Also, a newly added, reverse-creasing function allows alignment and creasing on the underside to prevent creasing traces from appearing on the printed surface.

The FC 4500 also features Graphtec’s ARMS (Auto Mark Registration Sensor) for cutting pre-printed graphics. Graphtec’s Cutting Master 2 plug-ins are included with the cutters and ensure compatibility with Adobe Illustrator® for Windows and Macs and CorelDraw® for Windows.

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Graphtec America Inc. (Santa Ana, CET Flatbed CET Color (Atlanta, GA) is releasing its 4 x 8-ft.-wide, UV-cure, FK512-X flatbed printer that features a 14-pl, ink-drop size, plus white ink, and varnish capabilities. The scalable print platform allows head configurations that range from six head to 16 pl. The FK512-X’s maximum print speed is 800 sq. ft./hr. The maximum is 720 x 1440 dpi; the ink-tank capacity is three liters, and it can print on media up to 3 in. thick.

(404) 505-1800; cetcolor.com

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3M Brushed-Metal-Finish Films3M’s Graphics Market Center (St. Paul, MN) is presenting brushed-metal-finish films to its Scotchprint® 1080 wrap film series. Offerings include aluminum, titanium, steel, blue-steel and gold. The removable, cast films are designed for vehicle wraps and details that don’t require graphic protection. The pressure-acti-vated adhesive enables the substrate to slide and be repositioned until firm pressure is applied, and the air-release channels provide fast, easy and nearly bubble-free installations, the company reports.

(800) 328-3908; www.3mgraphics.com

HP Scitex InksHewlett Packard (HP) is releasing its UV-cure, pigmented, TJ210 Scitex inks for the HP Scitex TJ8500, TJ8550 and TJ8600 printers. Palo Alto, CA-based HP says the CMYKLcLm inks have high color saturation and smooth

color transitions. The inks offer two-year outdoor durability and are optimized for long print runs. Further, they are flexible (to prevent chipping and cracking) and will image on almost any flexible media: paper, self-adhe-sive vinyl, polystyrene and

backlit materials, PVC banner media, uncoated synthetic paper (including Yupo) and Tyvek poly-ethylene. HP said the inks also enable matte or gloss applications with full or spot gloss. The glossy inks offers a wider color gamut.

(866) 229-7313; www.hp.com

Gemini Laser-Cut AcrylicGemini Inc. (Cannon Falls, MN) is adding a high-speed laser cutter to its Farmville, VA facility. The company says the custom 1000W lasers will greatly increase the company’s acrylic-letter produc-tion capabilities. Gemini extrudes its own acrylic sheets in 1⁄8- to 1-in.-thick gauges, and cuts letters from 1 to 72 in. tall.

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Ultraflex Polyester Mesh MaterialUltraflex (Randolph, NJ) is presenting UltraMesh Paramount, a white, 9-oz., PVC, coated polyester mesh that’s printable on both sides with UV-cure and solvent-based inks. The material’s mesh features slit-like holes that allow 30% airflow and report-edly provide better image quality than traditional, mesh materials. Paramount is designed for fence wraps, murals, banners, scaffolding barriers and theatrical back-drops, among other applications. Available in 126- to 196-in. widths, UltraMesh Paramount has earned NFPA 701, CA Title 19 and CSFM fire-retardant certification.

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Elliott Boom TruckElliott Equipment Co. (Omaha, NE) is adding the 3612F front-mounted boom truck to its BoomTruck line of truck-mounted cranes. This version is designed to fil the void between the company’s 32- and 40-ton modeals. It provides 72,000 lbs. of lifting capacity at a 5-ft. radius and a maximum tip height of 137 ft. The boom truck will carry an extended, five-section boom that ranges from 34 ft. 5 in. (retracted) to 127 ft. (extended). The standard out-and-down style outriggers will offer mid- and full-span load charts with a 21-ft. maximum spread.

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Vehicle wraps have long passed the novelty phase and emerged as a ubiquitous, sign-industry force. The ST Commercial State of the Industry (SOI) Report documents the wrap market’s vitality. According to the SOI (see ST, August 2010, page 65), vehicle graphics (some respondents may still produce graphics with paint or hand-cut or plotter-cut vinyl, but this classification has become synonymous with wraps) were fabricated by 86.4% of respon-dents – good for second place behind banners. Also, vehicles graphics rated a close second behind banners for shops’ overall sales percentage (19.7%, behind banners’ 19.9%).

New-generation films’ ever-improving conformability to vehicles’ corrugations and complex curves at gradually decreasing costs, which attracts many small-business owners. Where else can a budget-conscious entrepreneur gain to 3-5 years of advertising for $3,000 to $5,000? Moreover, according to statistics cited on Wraps Biz’s (Newark, NJ) website, an average wrap in its market attracts 30,000 to 75,000 daily impressions for less than $2 per day.

Also, because vehicle wraps don’t need permits, and they offer “face time” with customers amidst a satu-rated media landscape, would-be clients find them compelling.

Several wrap producers offer an attractive gallery of vehicle wraps. Note that some several projects were produced for institutional clients that previously haven’t been considered traditional prospects.

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Orange Blossom SpecialOrlando, FL-based homebrewer Tom Moench creates beers that incorpo-rate such disparate ingredients as shitake mushrooms, bing cherries and ginseng. After several trial-and-error attempts, he found a successful formula with his Orange Blossom Pilsner, which contains 2.3 teaspoons of honey in each bottle.

To tout his libation to the craft-beer set, Moench wisely chose to have a Scion – which hipsters, who often also love specialty brews, prefer – wrapped. He hired Longwood, FL-based Media 1/Wrap This! to execute the job. Using Moench’s furnished graphic elements, Media 1’s Jason Wissig concocted the wrap design using Photoshop and Onyx’s PosterShop RIP. To prep the vehicle for graphic application, installers Pete Dow and Christian Cortez applied 3M’s Primer 94 body filler.

Media 1 output the wrap on its Mutoh Toucan LT 64-in., solvent-ink printer with 3M’s Controltac IJ180-10C v3 with Comply air-release film. The shop took the extra step of wrapping the hubcaps to provide

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A vehicle-wrap gallery underscores their cost-effective power.

extra flavor (the tap actually yields product!). To help the Orange Blossom create the appropriate buzz on the street, installers applied 3M’s 8518 glossy-finish topcoat which it applied with a GBC Arctic Titan cold-assist laminator. To assist the shop’s heat guns and 3M Gold squeegees with the installation, the Media 1 team applied the wrap with 3M’s Roller S application tools.

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Since the Giants’ migration from New York to San Francisco in 1958, the team hadn’t won a World Series, despite having been a frequent contender that’s enjoyed the talents of Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Barry Bonds and countless other current and future Hall of Famers. However, 2010’s squad, thanks to postseason heroics of Tim Lincecum, Edgar Renteria and Buster Posey, among others, broke the streak and brought a World Series trophy home to the Bay Area.

To honor the team’s achievement, Giants officials hired Custom Vehicle (CV) Wraps (San Francisco) owners Michael Hufana and Kwasi Boyd, and their team, to outfit a Toyota Tundra truck, which Stevens Toyota (San Jose, CA) donated, with a wrap for the team’s Series trophy caravan. In addition to showcasing the trophy throughout the Bay Area and Northern California, the bedecked Tundra also traveled to Oregon, Nevada and across the country to New York for the team’s East Coast fans (and, probably, to tweak Yankee fans, whose $200-million-plus-payroll squad came up short of the Fall Classic).

CV Wraps fine-tuned the graphics, which Giants staffers Michael Martin and Danny Dann designed, using Adobe’s Creative Suite 5 to render the artwork and adjust the colors to RGB.

“The Tundra’s body has a lot of extra moldings, and its rear lights

take up a lot of space on the truck-bed door,” Hufana said. “We had to be careful to position the logos so the artwork wouldn’t be cut off.”

The shop used isopropyl alcohol to prep its surface, and Primer 94 to aid vinyl adhesion. Hufana and Tyrone Atkinson Jr., the project’s installers, removed the Tundra’s mirrors, Toyota emblems, headlights and backlights so they could tuck the vinyl in, which created a more attractive wrap.

The wrap entails Avery’s MPI Easy Apply RS 1005 air-release film, which it produced on its Mimaki JV3 SP-160 solvent-ink printer. To fabricate the window graphics, CV Wraps used Avery’s MPI 3528 50%-

perforated, window film.Although trucks have less surface-

area square footage to cover, the Tundra did require patient, method-ical installation because of its numerous curves and recessed area. Hufana and Atkinson negotiated the Tundra’s contoured “canvas” using Lidco yellow, felt squeegees, torches, Olfa knives and propane space heaters to warm the wrapping area and improve vinyl conformity.

To protect the graphics for the cross-country trek, CV Wraps applied Avery’s DOL 1060 gloss-finish, cast overlaminate using a Royal Sovereign RSC-1650 C roll laminator.

Wrapping that Championship Season

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Drop Me in the WaterTed Porter, who owns and operates a series of competitive-racing hydro-planes, purchased two hulls that had formerly been part of the “Miss Budweiser” hydroplane racing fleet, which was first branded in 1963 with the beer brand’s logo. The hydro-planes Porter purchased were origi-nally constructed as T5’s for Bernie Little’s 1998 Miss Budweiser team. The hulls have undergone numerous rebuilds and overhauls, and Porter wanted new graphics for the hydro-planes, which have since been rechristened U-7. Last year, the newly wrapped planes competed in the H1 Air Guard Championships, which were sponsored by Degree for Men deodorant in San Diego.

Porter hired Road Rage Designs (Chicago) to produce graphics for the U-7. Kristin Harris, Road Rage’s co-owner and vice president, said

Sweat the Details An ongoing debate in the vehicle-wrap industry ques-tions which job is most important: design, installation or print/color management. The truth? None of the above. All project phases intertwine and deserve equal credit (or blame) for a project’s end result. For this article, I’ll focus on four project principles that will help deliver the best installation possible.

CollaborationNothing is more important than an installer’s collabora-tion with the designer – and, perhaps, the sales person or project manager. The designer can make things go so much easier (or even become impossible) for the installer to create a more professional finished product.

Review the vehicle’s challenges with the designer and salesperson to ensure the panels have enough bleed and proper alignment. The final install must meet the expectations the salesperson has set – and we all know salespeople tend to set lofty expectations. Take the extra time to make sure the prints match the intended design.

VerificationTo make sure a wrap job flows through your shop, verify that you have everything you need prior to installation. Before you prep the vehicle, spend a few minutes verifying the following:• Design proofs and prints for all vehicle sides;• A wrap layout with instructions for decorating such

details as emblems, taillights, wipers, etc.;• A vinyl manufacturer’s pre-inspection form;• And, all essential tools for removal and installation

(i.e., Fine Line masking tape, sockets, Allen wrenches, propane for your torches, etc.)

Preparation Only after you’ve verified your layout and tools, begin your vehicle prep. Information abounds for this, and several methods are used. Whatever you do, be thor-ough; clean every nook and cranny. Our shop preps with either denatured alcohol or Easy Prep compound.

We remove everything we can, and there are helpful products, such as knifeless tape. The best installs always

Road Rage met Porter at a boat show and viewed the boats first-hand last winter before signing a contract to perform the graphic installation during the summer. After having removed the decals from the prior application, the staff prepped the hull with a soap-and-water wash and isopropyl-alcohol coating. Road Rage designer Amy Pease crafted the design using Adobe Illustrator.

“One of the biggest challenges of the job was making sure the 850-sq.-ft. wrap provided no edges that could be lifted from the force of racing through water at approximately 200 mph,” Harris said. “When wrapping boats, we take an extra, proprietary step that makes the graphics more secure.”

She continued, “Also, it was tough to decide where to begin on the wrap. The boat’s surface is enormous; there are no straight lines, and every

surface curves. We had to remove the engine-intake cover to wrap the top of the boat, and we used a laser level to make sure the graphics aligned. Also, to make installation more manageable, we printed the boat graphics in sections instead of producing the conventional panels.”

Road Rage printed the graphics on Avery’s MPI 1005 Easy Apply RS SC air-release vinyl (according to Avery, the project entailed the first hydroplane wrap completed in the U.S.). The shop produced the job on its Mimaki JV5-130 with HS full-solvent inks, which were needed to give the required color “pop” due to the conditions the wrap would face. To protect the job against harsh exposure to sun, saltwater and other potential hazards, Road Rage laminated the graphics using Avery’s DOL 1360 glossy topcoat, which it applied with its GBC Arctic Titan 64-in.-wide laminator.

Harris said there are plans to rewrap the U-7s. However, one of them is in Dubai – hydroplane racing enjoys far more popularity in the Middle East – and there are no plans to ship it back to the U.S. A testament to customer satisfaction, she said Porter may fly Road Rage installers to Dubai to install the wrap.

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For Us, It’s Gold and BlueIn states that lack professional football and basketball teams, the fortunes of their major university’s athletic teams carry heightened importance to fans. In West Virginia, where “King Coal”’s decreasing importance as an energy source created chronically challenging economic conditions, the West Virginia University (WVU) Mountaineers’ success has served as a source of pride. (Sadly ironic, the Mountaineers’ finest hour on the gridiron, an upset win over Georgia in the 2006 Sugar Bowl, was promptly overshadowed by the Sago mine explosion, which claimed 12 West Virginia miners’ lives the same day).

WVU officials have entrusted The Sign Factory (Morgantown, WV) to provide vehicle graphics since 2007, when it bedecked a concept vehicle the school’s engineering department was entering into a competition. Although The Sign Factory must bid competitively for each job, it’s become the primary decorator of school-owned SUVs, trucks and other vehi-cles that transport or accompany the Mountaineers on road trips.

Brandy Gibson, the shop’s senior designer, said working for a large institution requires tighter deadlines and more approvals than comparable projects. She continued, “We’re

contain the most concealed edges. Always end with isopropyl alcohol, and have someone else spot-check your prep. Verify that you have primed all the appropriate areas with a product such as 3M’s Primer 94. And, don’t let the primer sit too long – preferably no more than 20 minutes.

InstallationI’ve been involved with several claims against film manu-facturers that resulted from poor installation, not film defects. Remember, installers aren’t machines. Installers apply varying amounts of pressure in their wrists, and their eyes can miss areas of application. To produce the best wrap possible, use the following steps:

• Read the film specs; don’t assume all media offer the same performance. Verify suggested installation tempera-tures and material-application techniques.

• Move at a speed conducive to your skill level. Not everyone can match WrapStar competition winners Todd Wendell or Dustin Shelley. Don’t compromise cleanliness and accuracy.

• Think about what you’re doing before you do it. Don’t cut the media unless you’re sure, and never take short cuts. They’ll bite you in the end.

• If you’re not sure, get a second opinion. • Never compromise for speed’s sake. Don't screw the

customer (and your reputation) with a poor install because you’re running behind.

Quality controlWhen you’re done, have someone check your work. Depending on your standards, panels may need reprinting, or a just a few trims may need cleaning up. Either way, you need a second set of eyes to catch what you might have missed.

The installer can make or break your shop’s reputation and brand. Poor performance will likely yield rework and decreased profit. To get better, take the training you need, and always remember a vehicle wrap is a silent salesman for your shop. Think about what it will say for the next three years while under scrutiny on the road.

– Sergio DeSoto, COO, The Wrap Shoppe (Phoenix)

required to be licensed by the university and its outside licensing company in order to produce its logo and trademarks. And, as with any large institution, payment procedures can become quite a bit more compli-cated. We generally require a 50% down payment, with the balance paid on completion, but the school’s policies don’t always allow such a deposit. So, payment sometimes requires some effort to track down.”

On the flip side, the Sign Factory has enjoyed more “Autoskinz” (its term for its wrap-division products) business through word of mouth to other WVU departments, and bolstered its reputation among other would-be regional customers.

For the full wraps the shop produces, it designs graphics using Photoshop and then uses SA Intl.’s

FlexiSign to size panels for printing. For partial wraps, the design team using Flexi or Illustrator to develop graphics and Flexi to size panels and add cutting contours.

To prep vehicles, the Sign Factory’s standard procedure includes Rapid Tac Inc.’s Rapid Remover to, when necessary; remove adhesive residue from prior graphic applications; Rapid Prep water-based, solvent cleaner; and Rapid Tac application fluid.

Sign Factory outputs its wraps using 3M Controltac with Comply air-release media, which it decorates with its Mimaki JV3 solvent-ink printer, which is paired with Adobe’s PostScript® 3 RIP. 3M’s 8519 luster-finish overlami-nate is its most common topcoat of choice, which it applies using Seal’s 62 Pro heat-assist laminator.

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Vehicle Templates: A Valuable ToolVehicle templates aren’t new. Their longevity underscores their popularity with vehicle-graphics professionals. They offer design, presentation and installation benefits.

For many years, 2-D templates were the norm, but recently, 3-D templates have emerged and have proven to be excellent presentation tools.

Whether used simply for vehicle lettering, graphic applications, or partial or full wraps, vehicle templates provide an excellent reference for optimum positioning of the completed wrap-design work. Regardless of whether you use 2-D or 3-D templates, preliminary steps for successful use all relate to the original graphics creation and layout (in 2-D).

I’ve compiled some concise, yet very useful, steps one should follow when incorporating these templates into your vehicle- graphics workflow. 1. When you first open the vehicle template in your

sign- or wrap-design software (for example, Cadlink’s SignLab, Adobe Illustrator or PhotoShop, or CorelDraw), remember all vehicle templates are scaled to a certain size (such as 1:20). You need to scale the template to the required percentage (1:20 scale equals 2,000%) to get it to the vehicle’s actual size.

2. Ungroup the template so you can work with each of the vehicle’s four or five views. Take a few quick measure-ments from the actual vehicle to ensure your customer has provided correct vehicle information. Measure the back window and any large, complex curves. Double-check your measurements before you design and print.

3. Now, you’ll begin the design process. Change the vehicle paint color and add text and graphics. When working with large-format, background graphics, remember these tips:

•Final output resolution should range from 75-120 dpi, depending on the vehicle and the customer's requests.

•Test your images to see when the images are scaled to the proper percentage; make sure they don’t drop below 75 dpi.

4. Always allow for a 4- to 6-in. bleed of extra vinyl

on all wrap edges. This allows you to wrap around corners, into wheel wells, onto roofs, and around any complex curves.

5. Properly clip masks or paths. This step is important for the production of a working file and a presentation file for your customers. First, create your graphic with recommended bleed on all edges. This is easily done by creating a box around one template view. The box is now what your graphic will fit into, and what you’ll use as the clipping masks/paths. Clip the created box around the template to the template outline. Present the clipped image of exactly what the vehicle will look like to the customer. Once they approve it, you can then unclip or unmask the graphic back to the working, printable file. Simply hide your vehicle template, and then print the graphics layer.

6. When printing complete wraps, print the wrap in vertical panels. Your printer will determine the panel size. You will need to print with a 1-in. overlap between panels. Always laminate the graphics for greater longevity.

7. To fabricate perforated window graphics, follow your normal wrap procedure. Cut out the window, then print the graphics and install them on the window. Window graphics also require lamination.8. Installers should create an 8½ x 11-in.

print of each template view. This allows the installer to see exactly where the graphics correspond on the actual vehicle.

Following these helpful steps will make vehicle-template usage an indispensible tool for your vehicle-graphics design, presentation and installation process. – Dirk Moebes, CEO, Digital Designware

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In its January issue, ST published a “Misleading LED Claims” letter written by Robert S. Costs, presi-dent of Cathode Systems of America LCC (Carnegie, PA). Robert alleged that ST “had sold out to the LED industry.” He listed 13 positive points for the use of neon/cold-cathode lighting in signage against six negative points for LEDs. On the following page, Loren Hudson, president of Hudson and Hudson Neon (Houston), in his “LED Replaces Common Sense … Again!” letter, presented a LED/neon cost anal-ysis for Boston’s famous Citgo sign. In his view, neon won.

Truth is, ST strives to present all aspects of lighting: neon, LEDs and fluorescents. And, in addition to the Costs and Hudson letters, ST’s January issue featured Marcus Thielen’s six-page, “100 years of Neon Signs” (which displayed photographs, new-installation case studies, and a sidebar that listed 12 neon-related manufacturers). That issue also included Bob Klausmeier’s “Moving Message” column that fore-cast LED display futures.

The following month, February, Nisa Khan presented a cost analysis on LEDs vs. CFL lamps and other Edison-based lighting systems.

Marcus Thielen, Ph.D., is ST’s Lighting Techniques columnist and neon champion. Bob Klausmeier, who penned his first Moving Message column 10 years ago, provides readers with 30 years experience in the electronic-digital signage field. Nisa Khan, PH.D., is ST’s LED Update columnist. She articulately enlightens our readers on all facets of LEDs.

LED imperfections?Last August, a Sandia National Labs (Albuquerque) report said expanded use of LEDs could raise, not lower, America’s energy costs. This report flies in the face of accepted reasoning – that LEDs save energy. Sandia’s thinking? Energy-saving LEDs are easy-to-use lighting devices, so, the lab said, people will want more of them, which will run up energy use. In that manner, LEDs are akin to chocolate, because people always want more chocolate.

Sandia’s researchers said increased LED-lighting demands would heighten supply, processing and energy costs, and therefore, it concluded, LEDs won’t save energy.

Lockheed Martin Co. manages Sandia, a government-owned/contractor-operated facility, for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Adminisration. The lab concen-trates on nuclear-weapon safety, energy and infrastructure surety, nonproliferation of weapons, defense-systems assessments and homeland security and defense.

Someone in that tangled web thought it necessary to analyze LEDs’ future.

Some believe, however, that Sandia’s “increased demand” anal-ysis foretells personal taste, which is, by-and-large, unpredictable. For example – and, as astounding as it may seem – some people don’t like chocolate.

In the same way, not everyone will want LEDs.

Differently, Sandia lead researcher Jeff Tsao wrote, “LEDs may be instead the next step in increasing

human productivity and quality of life.” He’s possibly glimpsed that LEDs’ low-power requirements and ease-of-use features, coupled with solar or wind generators, could help illuminate remote areas, especially third-world homes and villages.

Or signs. You’ve surely seen Tapco’s solar-powered, LED-based, BlinkerSigns® traffic devices, but also explore the wind-powered LED lights on igreenspot.com. Think about remote-location, directional signs.

Another LED objection is via The French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety. Its recent risk alert said high-power LEDs can exert “toxic stress” on one’s retina – if that person gazes into an unrestricted, HB LED light source “for a long time.”

No kidding. It’s true, however, that bright,

short-wavelength lighting – that which we perceive as violet and ultraviolet – may cause temporary blindness. Indium gallium nitride (InGaN) LEDs can emit violet rays, but the temporary blindness effect stems from extended, direct expo-sure, so don’t do that.

Similar sources are the after-market, xenon-krypton headlights that various sports-luxury sedan drivers install in their European imports.

Another objection is that LEDs loathe high temperatures, but you can work around that shortcoming, just as, oppositely, neon benders alter certain tubing loads so their signs will light in cold weather.

Neon authors Morgan Crook and Jacob Fishman cover cold-weather, neon processes on page 169 of

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Recent fault-finding letters cause us to ask what the big dogs think.

Are they – LEDs – as bad as all that?

The Neon Engineers Handbook. They said a temperature threshold exists inside the [neon] tube that must be maintained, so the tube can produce normal light output. They added, “…there are many things we can manipulate in order to remain above this temperature threshold, or [to] cross back over it as quickly as possible.”

Their excellent advice? Design your signs to work all year.

Nisa’s pragmatic viewNisa Khan is president of LED Lighting Technologies; she also consults in the solid-state lighting industry and, as well, educates others on LED lighting. Nisa holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engi-neering. Further, she holds numerous patents and often addresses significant groups on LED lighting matters.

In her February, 2010 column (See ST, February 2010, page 30), Nisa revealed that lighting-industry professionals acknowledge certain liabilities accompany lamp-produc-tion runs. For example, a lamp may be said to have a three-year life, but, Nisa said, the experts recognize that only half the lamps may last that long. The other half may persist only a fraction of three years.

Nisa suggests signmakers talk

with the LED manufacturers, to obtain specific LED chip, die-junc-tion temperature and lifespan test data. Because an LED lamp’s effi-ciency drops over time, the light output gradually diminishes. Ask your LED lamp provider for life-span data sheets that describe the lamps’ luminous-output degrada-tion, she said, and then added that not all LED manufacturers publish such data.

Nisa also states that parallel-connected LEDs should match in operating current, resistance and diode-turn-on forward voltage. Also, red, blue and white LEDs require different voltages and parallel connections, which may require each LED to have its own series resistance, to limit the current passing through the diode.

She also said you should install LEDs with accurate voltages, resis-tors and currents. All this is difficult to achieve, unless the LEDs are properly binned for equivalency.

Big dog doingsIf you can’t run with the big dogs, then stay on the porch, right? When signmakers talk lighting – LEDs, neon and fluorescent, what-

ever – one must ask what the “big dogs” choose. The answer is “all,” because all have applicable uses – and equally applicable strengths and weaknesses. For lavishness, however, the Big Dogs seem to prefer LEDs.

New York – American Eagle Outfitters’ Times Square, 125-ft.-high spectacular comprises more than 15,000 sq. ft. of Barco LED panels (3.3 million pixels) that can deliver 281 trillion colors. Further, the neighboring American Eagle shoppers can have their photo and a personal message displayed on a portion of the sign. Interestingly, the sign assembly also includes 6-ft.-high, neon-illuminated channel letters.

Paris – To celebrate the Eiffel Tower’s 120th anniversary, Holly-wood, FL-based Iluminarc installed more than 400 Ilumipod™ 48 IP RGB/W LED lights that span the tower’s full structure and presents dynamic lighting shows across the Paris night.

Abu Dhabi – The Yas Hotel, which encompasses a portion of that country’s Formula 1 race track, is grid-blanketed with a steel and glass, curvilinear roof façade that

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This sky view of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Hotel shows its steel and glass, curvilinear, roof canopy that comprises 5,000 directional, RGB/W LED-based, lighting units. The lamp components incorporate cooling-management systems that allow them to survive the 140º F summer temperatures.

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comprises 5,000, directional, RGB/W LED lighting units. The grid lighting was designed by Arup Lighting (New York City ) in conjunction with RDK Intl. (Dubai). Interestingly, UAE’s summer temperatures can reach 140º, thus, its LED lighting requires an extraordinary, cooling-manage-ment system.

Boston – Federal Heath Sign Co. (Las Vegas) replaced the Boston Citgo sign’s first set of LED lamps approxi-mately one year ago. The 60 x 60-ft. landmark sign, originally illuminated with neon, overlooks Fenway Park stadium. I called Kevin Stotmeister, Federal Heath’s president and CEO, to ask how the sign fared. He referred me to David Bullock, service manager at the company’s Las Vegas office. David, a hands-on guy, said Federal Heath hadn’t replaced an LED since the 2010 changeover. More importantly, David said he was happy with the sign.

The Citgo sign comprises 218,000 LEDs encased in SloanLED’s (Ventura, CA) LEDStripe™, rigid-tubing system. Designed as high-impact, non-fade, acrylic, border tubing, the weather-proof, 24 V, LEDStripe tubes install out of the box.

Arlington – The 2011 Super Bowl halftime event featured dancers with RGB LED-lamped ribbons sewn into their costumes. The battery-operated, wireless-control, lighting devices were created by iLuminate™, an Austin, TX wearable, wireless lighting company. Interestingly, Miral Kobt, iLuminate’s founder, has a background in dance and software engineering. Similar devices – LED-

based warning flashers sewn on vests – are available for traffic workers.

Kentucky’s traffic lights Kentucky – Ted Swansegar, a Kentucky State transportation engi-neering specialist, told me the state’s 2005, LED, traffic-lamp conversion, which cost approximately $10 million, has worked out okay. The extensive conversion covered both rural and urban areas, i.e. the entire state.

Initially, the State borrowed the LED conversion money and planned to pay it back through savings gained through reduced power and maintenance costs.

It did. What helped, Ted said, was the

State’s policy that each LED comply with the Intertek (ETL) Traffic Signal Modules Certification Program. This Intertek (www.intertek.com) program incorporates guidelines from Section 6.3 of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Specifications for Traffic Signals. Interek’s website includes an “approved” (for traffic devices) LED list.

Kentucky’s transformation required 120,000 LEDs, with an average of three LEDs per lamp unit. Ted said the average per-lamp/unit power costs dropped to $4 from $100. Further, changing a lamp averages $230 per hour; the LED conversion – incandescent to LED – significantly reduced Kentucky’s service calls.

Today, the original LED lamps are approximately six years old. Kentucky plans to replace the units

as they burn out – and expects a heavy replacement investment when the lamps reach the end of their tribal lifespan. However, the State plans to regain the replace-ment investment through similar, related savings.

“We don’t replace lamps that become dim,” Ted said, “because all lamps do that.”

For small dogs, er … shops Here’s a small shop idea. Fritz Meyne Jr. , Light Engines’ (Jacksonville Beach, FL) VP of business develop-ment, and his cohorts acquired an outdated, 3 x 4-ft. single-face, illuminated, Sunoco Inc. sign (with second-surface, spray-paint decora-tion), extracted the original neon tubes and fixtures, and then installed a six-screw, LED-mounting rail through its center. To this, they attached Light Engine’s white, 6- and 12-lamp LED units and a 24V DC power supply. Next, they wired the lights and plugged it in. The job required two hours. You can see (Fig. 1) that the sign lights up nicely.

Light Engines builds its sign-application, LED-lamp units on ther-mally optimized circuit boards (the mounting board doubles as a heat sink) in various shapes and sizes. These systems comprise LEDs, resis-tors, chips and indigenous connec-tors. The revamped Sunoco sign is equipped with Light Engines’ Generation Three, six- and 12-lamp units. They’re pre-tested, Fritz said, so you can forget bin selection, assembly and component sourcing.

Several other LED suppliers offer similar fixtures.

The best enchiladaThe best enchiladas are served at Mexican-owned restaurants whose

“Talk with the LED manufacturers, to obtain specific LED chip, die-junction temperature and lifespan test data.”

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said, for lighting the same cans. Isaac noted such savings would result in the sign buyer receiving a rebate (not a tax credit) check of approximately $1,500. Look for such rebates and any tax credits, he said. And, like all the others, Isaac recommended buying LEDs – and obtaining data – from qualified sellers.

He said anyone who has paid for shattered neon is receptive to LEDs and emphasized manage-ment’s need to commit to modern systems. He also said the top guys must sometimes override old-school fabricators who believe they “…could do it faster and better in the good old days.”

Sometimes, the universe has a way of telling us things. n

ments. One should also determine how long the sign buyer would expect the sign to last, he said.

With some exceptions, Isaac favors LED lighting over other methods. He said, however, that nothing’s so beautiful as an open-face neon sign. Additionally, he believes that, for exterior, double- and single-face, cabinet signs, nothing beats HO T12 lamps.

Isaac said his local power company offers a $ 0.20 bonus for every kilo-watt-hour of electricity saved in the first year. He exampled three sets of channel letters comprising 270 ft. of red neon – the power company computes neon at 4 W/ft. – which would equal 1,080 W. A similar LED system would approach 215 W, he

cooks learned the craft in their mothers’ kitchens. Meaning, there are few things better than hands- on experience. So far, I’ve quoted Robert Costs, Loren Hudson, Marcus Thielen, Bob Klausmeier, Nisa Khan, Morgan Crook, Jacob Fishman, Ted Swansegar and David Bullock – each has hands-on, or management, expe-rience with either neon, LED or both types of signage systems. I’ll conclude with comments from Isaac Duke, another hands-on, sign-lighting person who, presently, is an account rep for National Sign Corp. (Seattle).

When I asked him about choosing LEDs or neon for sign illumination, Isaac gave a quick and wholesome response: “There’s no cut-and-dried answer,” he said. I asked if he found LEDs as troublesome as some claim, and, would he recommend them for certain signage applications?

Isaac said a signshop should consider its inhouse capabilities and the client’s demands, as well as the proposed sign’s quality require-

Fig. 1: This Light Engines (Jacksonville Beach, FL) shop drawing illustrates an easy-to-install LED lamp system that comprises a mounting bar and 10, multi-lamp LED lighting units. Editor’s note: Because automatic camera meters are programmed to reduce the effect of extreme whites and blacks, the open cabinet photo’s shadows appear darker than normal.

Left to their own devices, most signshop owners would probably prefer to perfect their craft and eschew promotion – or relegate it to slow periods.

However, failure to promote severely hampers your shop. With customers’ ability to access myriad media outlets, optimizing these tools is imperative to maintain “reach.” Of course, in the increas-ingly fragmented 21st-Century busi-ness model, marketing efforts require precision.

Utilizing social-media is important. But, it’s key to maintain face-to-face contact with potential prospects through professional associations, tradeshow attendance and similar, recognition-building activities. And, although they might not generate immediate ROI, charitable donations, and in-kind contributions cultivate goodwill within the community – and, in the long run, often attract repeat business.

Getting down To BizIn 1986, when Teresa M. Young founded her own, digital-graphics shop near San Diego, she faced the obstacle of owning one of the first such businesses in California.

Previously, she’d served as a sales manager for a nationwide, vitamin franchise, and a business coach for the Michael Gerber Corp., before she transferred her experience to the sign industry. Differing attitudes from two sign-shop owners toward her “newfan-gled” business yielded divergent outcomes.

“The owner of a neon signshop came into my shop and loudly criticized the use of computers to make signs,” Young recalled. “I finally asked him to leave. On the other hand, an old hippie who handcarved and painted signs came in and offered to partner with me to use our shop’s comple-mentary capabilities. He became a

good friend to our shop for several years, whereas the neon guy even-tually went out of business.”

A trailblazer, she used trial and error to build her business. Young set up shop in a retail center, and focused on direct-mail and customer service. She recalled, “We soon learned that mass mailings to consumers, such as Val-Pak, were throwing good money to waste. However, we found mass mailings to 1,000 businesses yielded good results.”

A quarter-century later, the acumen of Young and her team has built Sign Biz to an assemblage of approxi-mately 200 independent signshops across seven countries by offering marketing and logistical support while allowing owners to maintain complete independence. With a few exceptions, all members debuted under the Sign Biz umbrella.

At the company’s last annual convention, Sign Biz demonstrated how to implement QR codes, which allow smartphone down-loads, search-engine optimization (SEO) to help customizers better locate a shop via an Internet search, and social media to broad-cast successful projects. She said, “This is the new playing field. You don’t have to be GE or Apple to dominate in this marketing arena.”

However, Young emphasized that a successful signshop can’t abandon business fundamentals: “You have to implement every possible approach to achieve successful marketing for your shop. In addition to Facebook or Constant Contact [e-mail marketing software], owners still need to join appropriate professional organiza-tions, wrap their shop vehicle, and

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Several shop owners discuss diverse marketing methods.

In 1986, Teresa M. Young opened Sign Biz as a “newfangled” digital-graphics shop. Twenty-five years later, her executive team successfully networks with approximately 200 independent signshops. This monument sign affirms the company’s quality work.

participate in their local and regional sign associations and industry tradeshows. Each avenue brings its own return, and they all support each other.”

She noted that the average Sign Biz shop generates approximately $600,000 in annual revenues, with $15,000 to $20,000 earmarked for marketing efforts. Young said small-business owners often don’t track the money and time invested in promotion.

“You have to make a commit-ment to a marketing strategy. It’s all too common to try a strategy halfheartedly for a month or two, and then abandon it,” she said. “On the flip side, you can’t remain entrenched in a promotional activity that’s not successful just because it’s familiar.”

She continued, “Most cost- effective promotions integrate a comprehensive, coordinated and tested plan that spans an entire year, longer if possible. To create an effective promotional message, you have to repeat it many times across different media.”

Of course, websites that serve both Sign Biz and the individual shops provide a valuable tool. The company’s corporate website provides information about each shop’s capabilities and if “green” products are available from that

location. The company sets up landing pages that link to each shop owner’s individual sites.

Young said websites must have fresh, relevant content (updated at least weekly to help SEO), simple navigational tools, a gallery of sample projects, a file-sending system that accommodates large files and images, and an easy-to-use system for ordering products and services. The ordering compo-nent should incorporate a client portal for viewing proofs and placing reorders, and allow the customer to submit contact infor-mation, production timelines for large projects and educational materials for available, visual-communication products.

Through her longtime involve-ment with the Intl. Sign Assn. (ISA) and the California Sign Assn. (CSA), Young uniquely promotes the collec-tive industry. She chairs the ISA Sustainability Committee and is First VP in the CSA. Young views trans-lating her experience to the shop owners as a critical function.

“Many city planners and other public officials don’t understand the importance of signage for business,” she said. “So, it’s important for shop owners to use all available educa-

tional tools and resources, whether through the ISA or other channels, to make the strongest case possible when applying for permits and vari-ances. When you present yourself as working with them, and not against, those in charge of writing codes, officials are often much more agreeable.”

Company-wide philanthropic efforts proliferate. Don Smith, the owner of McKinney, TX-based Imagination Signworks, initiated an effort to help Patrick Ziegler, an Army solider who was wounded when U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire and killed 13 soldiers and civilians and wounded 32 more at Ford Hood, TX in 2009. Ziegler spent more than 10 months in the hospital, and his wife, Jessica, put her studies on hold to help Patrick’s recovery.

The ABC show Extreme Makeover chose the Zieglers for a home reno-vation and enlisted the team of Ty Pennington, Leigh Anne Tuohy and Xzibit to execute the project. To aid with project supplies, Smith and Young raised $25,000 from shops throughout the entire network.

“Any positive change that will happen in the world must start with individuals,” she said.

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Philanthropic efforts serve as a cornerstone of Sign Biz’s activities. Several Sign Biz shops contributed promotional materials and funds to Operation Finally Home, an effort by San Francisco-area homebuilders to provide housing for wounded military veterans.

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Redefining designThirty years ago, Shane Durnford graduated from George Brown College’s (Toronto) sign-painting and design program (see ST, April 1981, page 28) and began free-lancing for signshops throughout southern Ontario. In 1987, he moved to Creemore, a small town northwest of Toronto, and set up Shane Durnford, Signcrafter. When signage fabricated with plotter-cut vinyl began replacing handpainted signs, he adapted his craft to premium, carved signage.

Around this time, he met the owner of Creemore Springs Brewery, who was also a designer and skilled marketer. Durnford said, “He took me under this wing and mentored me for the next five years. He helped me expand my knowledge of design, color, and marketing and branding theory.”

Durnford persevered in his busi-ness until late 2009, when he shut-

tered it: “I burned out pretty hard. All the years of all work and no play finally got to me. I used the time to regenerate and research the best way to redirect my business.”

After a year on sabbatical, Durnford reopened Shane Durnford Design with a broadened focus on logo and website design, in addi-tion to signage. He noted, “The concepts are one and the same. No matter the medium, the content needs to instantly communicate a multi-layered message via a distilled image. Diversity is good; it will keep my work fresh and increase the odds for new opportunities.”

He seeks a cross-section of small businesses, large corporations and government institutions. Through Facebook and Twitter, the company is heavily investing in online net-working. Durnford commented, “These online communities allow direct access to distant markets and networking opportunities with

complementary disciplines from around the world.”

Durnford’s past experience and new capabilities recently dovetailed into a new venture when owners of the Bank Café, an upscale Creemore eatery that ordered a new sign a few years ago (see ST, November 2008, page 66), contacted him to become the restaurant’s complete “brand manager.” This included website and logo design, advertising collateral and “every aspect of a visitor’s expe-rience, from the weight of a door handle to the sound the coffee cup makes when it touches the table.”

Through various marketing contacts, he’s begun offering website designs “at a fraction of the price of traditional web designs. Clients add their own content, which provides the savings. The heightened level of branding provides the value.”

He continued, “This service fills a need in these changing times through an easy access point for small- and medium-sized businesses to start a rebranding strategy. For me, it provides low-hanging fruit that enables a quick turnaround time and a future point of entry with a satis-fied client.”

Keeping Austin brightTwenty-five years ago, Ion Art (Austin, TX) began as a two-person operation. Today, owners Greg and Sharon Keshishian oversee 22 workers within a 14,000-sq.-ft. facility. According to Sharon, 70% of the company’s business (specialty lighting and architectural decor occupy the remainder).

“During the economic slump, we noticed an across-the-board decline,” she said. “It was most noticeable in larger developments, such as shop-ping centers. However, things have gradually turned back up, and we’re optimistic about 2011.”

Sharon and the design team used the slowdown to redesign the company’s website. She said, “A fresh website with an extensive gallery of our best work had been long overdue. Your webpage often generates your first impression.”

Because of its hard-earned local

Shane Durnford has fabricated 3-D signage for nearly 30 years. In late 2009, he decided to take a year-long sabbatical. When he returned to his Creemore, ON, Canada-based shop, he decided to complement his signmaking abilities with logo and web designs. This 3-D element for a dentist’s creative signage serves as a clever segue into business cards and other collateral, promotional materials.

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reputation for quality work, Ion Art greatly relies on repeat business and referrals. Although the company spends little on traditional adver-tising, such as print media or the Yellow Pages, the company has hired a business-development manager. Greg and Sharon decided his primarily role would be to introduce us to envi-ronmental-graphic designers, property developers and architects who aren’t familiar with their work.

In lieu of advertising, the company launched its own Facebook page last year. The page, which at presstime enjoyed approximately 250 followers, provides photos and updates for such projects as an electric building sign for Amli 5350, an upscale apartment complex, and Royal Blue Grocery’s simple, but attractive, blade sign. When it produces signage for larger projects, Ion Art also typically installs self-identifying, digitally printed graphics onsite.

Ion Art enjoys working in Austin, which is best known for its South x Southwest Festival, which melds the quasi-concentric worlds of interactive technology, film and music, March 11-20, but it hosts many other festivals. Ion Art fabricated the entry sign and other modular envi-ronmental graphics for the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in September at Austin’s Zilker Park.

“It’s gratifying to blend creativity and hard work to define visitors’ impressions of Austin,” Sharon said.

Who’s your buddy?Approximately four years ago, Tommy Strader founded 360 Wraps (Dallas). He’s subsequently earned recognition in several ST Vehicle Graphics Contests. While these acco-lades certainly merit mention, the company’s philanthropic activities are truly laudable. The company has long provided mentoring programs for at-risk youth through its non-profit arm, Wrap Buddies.

Last summer, a call from a young girl launched Strader to a new venture: “Because of severe scoliosis, she had to wear a lower-back brace. She wanted to know if there was

A young girl who wanted cool graphics for her back brace inspired 360 Wraps (Dallas) owner Tommy Strader to launch Wrap Buddies, which provides free wraps for children’s cranial wraps, wheelchair wheels and prosthetic limbs.

something we could do to make it fun. We welcomed the opportunity to use our talents to help her. When we found out she was a patient at the Dallas Scottish Rite hospital, we offered to partner with them. Soon, they connected us with a ninth-grade girl who wanted a wrap to liven up her prosthetic leg.”

Since then, the shop has wrapped more than 400 cranial bands, all donated to the customers, which are used to counteract moderate head deformities, prosthetic limbs, wheel-chair wheels and back braces.

Although 360 Wraps receives some referrals from the Scottish Rite facility, most parents find them through online searches or word-of-mouth.

To produce the wraps, the shop removes the object, takes measure-ments and then produces them with 3M’s IJ180C with Comply v3 air-release film on a Mutoh ValueJet 1614a solvent-ink printer.

“I think the Wrap Buddies project helps our business, albeit indirectly,” Strader said. “I think it helps present us as people who want to do the right thing.” n

Ion Art (Austin, TX) enjoys producing signage in what’s widely regarded as one of the most creative U.S. cities. Because it spends little on traditional advertising, Ion Art emphasizes social media and employs a business-development manager who introduces the company to architects and designers.

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The Intl. Sign Assn.’s (ISA) 67th annual International Sign Expo will be held April 28-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. ISA reports that exhibit space (12% more than last year) sold out three months ahead of time, and, as of February 1, advance attendee regi-strations are 47% higher than at this same time last year.

Highlights include the opening keynote address about leadership from retired General Stanley McChrystal, the Green Product and New Product Showcases, a return of the three-day American Wrap Star competition, and 75 educational courses. In addition, a pre-show education workshop will be held April 27, the day

2011 ISA Sign ExpoApril 28-30, Las Vegas

Company Advertising Page Booth Number

3A Composites USA See ad on p. 9. 3521

3M See ad on p. 59. 714

A&C Plastics See ad on p. 19. 4029

Advance Corp., Braille Div. See ad on p. 35. 2526

Aeromatrix See ad on p. 13. 4521

American LED Technology See ad on p. 43. 4915

Arlon See ad on p. 23. 2512

Charleston Industries See ad on p. 25. 4137

Computerized Cutters See ad on p. 46. 2912

ElectraLED Inc. See ad on p. 16. 5164

Elliott Equipment See ad on p. 47. 4052

Epson America See ad on pp. 6,7. 1512

ESCO Mfg. See ad on p. 50. 3018

GE Lighting Solutions See ad on pp. IFC,51. 4366

Gemini See ad on p. 20. 2728

Gerber Scientific Products See ad on p. 27. 3353

Hendrick See ad on p. 35. 3506

MACtac See ad on p. 41. 5367

Magnum Magnetics See ad on p. 37. 3008

before the tradeshow opens. The New Product Showcase and

Green Product Showcase will intro-duce exhibitor entries in two-minute pitches, with attendees voting on the best product in each category. Each category will have 25 entries.

New for 2011 is the iPhone-friendly conference brochure, and eliminating a traditional help desk

The following ISA Sign Expo exhibitors have advertised in this issue (current as of February 4 on the www.signs.org website):

Company Advertising Page Booth Number

Matthews Paint See ad on p. 45. 3115

Mean Well USA Inc. See ad on p. 21. 5256

Mimaki USA See ad on p. 15. 4958

Miratec Systems See ad on p. 49. 3224

Mitsubishi Plastic Composites

See ad on p. 39. 4215

Mutoh America See ad on p. 29. 4312

Nazdar SourceOne See ad on p. 17. 3912

Orbus Exhibit Display See ad on p. 50. 2028

Ornamental Post and Panel See ad on p. 50. 3361

Roland DGA Corp. See ad on p. 1. 3111

Sloan LED See ad on p. 11. 4066

Summa See ad on p. 3. 5043

US LED See ad on p. 33. 4323

Watchfire/Time-O-Matic See ad on p. 51. 3121

Wilkie Mfg. See ad on p. 34. 3029

World Wide Sign Systems See ads on pp. 26,52. 3734

YESCO See ad on p. 5. 4928

Z3 Graphics See ad on p. 10. 3415

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in favor of help available via text message. “This allows attendees to text a question from anywhere -- from the airport, their hotel room, or anywhere in the exhibit hall -- instead of finding a help desk,” said Brandon Hensley, ISA’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales.

ISA strongly suggests that attendees book their hotel rooms on the ISA website (http://signexpo.org/press/hotel-a-travel). The reservation dead-line is March 24. The website states:Booking here is the only way to receive these exclusive benefits:• You'll receive hotel support prior

to, during and after the event.• There are no service fees to make

your reservations.

• Immediate confirmations - no waiting or wondering.

• Update your hotel reservations with no fees or penalties.

• Descriptions, photos and maps to help you choose the perfect hotel.

However, these same benefits can be achieved, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, by calling (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660.

Another feature to enhance your tradeshow experience is the Map Your Show system (http://www.mapyourshow.com/shows/index.cfm?Show_ID=SIGN11), which you can access on the ISA website. This free service allows you to search all

the exhibitors by name, product category and location, through an interactive floor plan. Plus you can add in all of the events, including educational sessions, that you want to attend, and create your custo-mized show planner. All you need to do is enter your email address and create a password.

Technical and sign-code assi-stance will be Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the ISA booth. ISA’s Technical Affairs Director Bill Dundas and Government Affairs Manager Kenny Peskin will answer questions and dispense advice on various sign-code, technical, electrical and other regulatory issues. Simply stop by to speak with them, or make an appointment by e-mailing them directly at bill.dundas@signs.org or kenny.peskin@signs.org.

Now more than a decade old, Friday afternoon’s Global Sign Forum gives international attendees an oppor-tunity to gather and exchange informa-tion and opinions on the issues and problems common to the sign industry around the world. However, to partici-pate, you must include it when you register. Participation is limited to 120 people, and it has been full for five consecutive years.

Concurrently, the custom and national sign company networking event will be held. National sign companies will have tabletop exhi-bits so that discussions can be held with custom sign companies inte-rested in handling installation for these large sign companies. You will need to have your show badge to enter. A cash bar will be provided.

The day before the tradeshow opens, The Western States Sign Council and ISA will host a golf tour-nament at Las Vegas National Golf Course, located just five miles from the convention center. The scramble format will begin with a 1:30 pm shotgun start. Open to 144 golfers of all skill levels, participation requires a $150 fee that includes green fees, cart, unlimited range balls, a boxed lunch, two drink tickets and entrance to the awards party. You can sign up when you register. ■

Tuesday, April 267:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibitor registration

Wednesday, April 277:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibitor registration8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mobile crane operator safety certification10:00 a. m. – 5:00 p.m. Attendee registration1:30 – 5:30 p.m. ISA/Western States Golf Tournament

Thursday, April 287:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibitor and attendee registration8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Opening general session9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Education sessions9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibit hall open9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. American Wrap Star competition10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Technical and sign code assistance

Friday, April 298:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mobile crane operator safety certification8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibitor and attendee registration9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Education sessions9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibit hall open9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. American Wrap Star competition10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. New Product and Green Product Showcases10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Technical and sign code assistance4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Custom/national sign company networking reception4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Global sign forum and reception

Saturday, April 308:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mobile crane operator safety certification9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Education sessions9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Exhibitor and attendee registration10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Technical and sign code assistance10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit hall open10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. American Wrap Star competition

ISA Sign Expo at a Glance

The International Sign Association

Invest in Your Business by Investing in Yourself . . . . . . .73

Expo Show Floor Builds Excitement . . . . . . . . 74

Learn the Value of Networking . . . . . . . . . . .76

Stanley McChrystal Opens Sign Expo 2011 . . . . 77

In This Report:

Sign Expo 2011Offers Somethingfor EveryoneGrowing up in the sign industry, I attended many ISAInternational Sign Expos. But one in 1981 in Philadelphiacertainly sticks out in my mind. I’m sure one of the reasonswas that my father was chairman.

But it also made an impression because it was the first timeI really spent time on the Expo floor. I remember thinking,“You could get anything you could need in the sign industryhere.”

The Expo floor has certainly grown in the three decades since, but I believe that theexhibit floor still offers so much value. I’d still say that just about anything you needin the sign industry can be found there.

I urge you to attend Expo, and to do so with one goal in mind: Spend more timeworking with the exhibitors, and not just the ones that you already do business with.Go with a fresh perspective.

I know in the past that I’ve quickly dismissed some vendors, thinking, “We’re not inthat area of business.” In this economy, we all have to be looking at the widest productrange we can offer.

I learned this lesson the hard way just recently in my own business. A customerwanted a new line of products that we didn’t offer. When the salesman asked meabout this product line, I had no idea where to start. Luckily, one of the purchasingagents in my company has a reputation for getting literature from just about everybodyat Expo regardless of whether we typically handle that type of product.

Within 15 minutes, my salesman was back in the office and said he’d found what hewas looking for.

Because my purchasing agent took an open mind to Expo, we were able to provide whatour customer wanted. It looks like it will be a sizable sale and we’re happy for it.

Without seeing that product line on the Expo floor, we would have had no idea whereto start. We can’t possibly meet with every company representative with a product in thesign industry. We just don’t have the time and companies don’t have the resources tosend sales reps to each of our locations.

But because of Expo, we were ready for a call about a product line that we’d never carried.Are you? In this economy, we all need to be ready to serve our customers well and beopen to new avenues of business.

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If anyone knows the value of International Sign Expo, it’s BrianMcNamara. For 26 years, Expo was his full-time job; he retiredas ISA’s Senior Vice President of Tradeshows last year.

His first Expo: Toronto in 1985. There were about 138booths and some 3,000 attendees. In the years since, he’s seenpretty dramatic changes in Expo as well as in the industry.

“The sophistication of the industry has changed the show,”said McNamara. “When I was first hired (at what was then known

as the National Electric Sign Association), ittook me about two and a half years of beggingfor a computer. My boss at the time said, ‘Onceyou put that computer on your desk, you’llnever be able to get away from it.’ Without it,the data management was just impossible,particularly as the show was growing. To adegree, that was the attitude in the industry aswell. But technology has taken it from a hand-crafted trade to a computer-aided manufac-turing process.”

Nowhere was that more evident than in 1993,which McNamara remembers as “the first year that we really had quality digital printing.” TheExpo included a digitally printed 8-foot-by-20-foot banner hanging above the conventioncenter. “The quality had increased so much you could actually read it,” he said.

While the industry has changed dramatically, there are two aspects of the trade showfloor that McNamara believes have remained constant. First is the brightness of the floor,from the neon that was a staple when he started to the electronic message centers anddigital displays that are present today. The other is the value that comes from attending.

“It is the most cost effective way of maintaining your competitive edge,” McNamarasaid. “You are exposed to educational opportunities over a four-day period, both in thesessions and thousands of educational opportunities on the trade show floor.”

For a guy who fought for a new computer in his earliest days on the job, he believes thatmodern technology won’t replace the benefits of a trade show. “The internet is convenientfor a lot of things, but it doesn’t replace putting your hands on a product. Until there’s away to physically transport things through the internet, there will always be a place forthe trade show.”

And it will always have tremendous value for businesses, he believes. Not only has he seenthe industry change over the past 26 years, he’s seen it weather business ups and downs. “I canunderstand that in a tough economy, you might need to cut back on the number of companyreps that you send. But to not participate at all, you’re putting your company behind.”

Sign Expo 2011 is one of his last official acts; he continued on with ISA as a consultantfor a year after his retirement. He’s not sure whether future Expos will be on his springcalendar. “The number of friends that I’ve acquired over the past 26 years, it’s very difficultfor me to imagine not maintaining contact,” he said. “But I’m aware of how busy thosefour trade show days are. I would anticipate that I’d be attending some of the regionalevents where you do have time to catch up and spend time with friends.”

Those friendships have come from a career that he never imagined after he moved toWashington, D.C. in 1984. He began working for the American Society of AssociationExecutives in the membership department. NESA asked for a recommendation for a positionin its convention department and McNamara was hired.

“When I was hired by NESA, the trade show industry intrigued me, but I had noanticipation of staying for more than two or three years,” he said.

McNamara intended at some point to get into public relations or copywriting. Now,26 years later, he may do just that. |

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Expo also offers a great chance to visit withcompanies that we regularly do business with.They too might have something new, or we canrenew acquaintances from those occasionalsales calls. I believe you’ll find ideas and in-spiration on the Expo floor to make majorimprovements in your business this year.

There are also excellent educational offeringsthat that will be part of Expo. As you prob-ably know, ISA has significantly expandedthese in recent years. We’ve worked reallyhard to improve the quality as well as thequantity of the sessions. With so manycourses offered, I am sure that everyone inthe sign industry will find several that willapply directly to them. The educational ses-sions also provide a great opportunity fornetworking. If you haven’t attended a sessionin the past few years, this is the year to do so.

And don’t miss the biggest networking event:the Custom and National Sign CompanyMeeting and Networking Reception. It’s alwaysa challenge for national companies to findgood installers in all regions of the country,so ISA has created the event where customcompanies and national companies can meetface to face.

Finally, one other change that we’ve made tothe ISA International Sign Expo events is thenew Opening General Session. We’ll getstarted at 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 28 beforethe exhibit hall opens. I’m sure you’ll wantto hear General Stanley McChrystal. We’reso thrilled to have him. This time last year, hewas in Afghanistan overseeing all of the inter-national forces there. I believe many will findhis discussion of leadership inspirational.

I’ve been coming to Expo for all of my career—and most of my life—and I’ve seen manychanges. But one thing has remained constant:Expo is still the place to find the answers for justabout anything related to the sign industry.

See you in April in Las Vegas! |

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EDUCATION: Worth the Investment for Companies, Individuals

Three Great Educational Opportunities at ISA Sign Expo 2011

There are more than 75 outstandingeducational events at ISA Sign Expo 2011,so it was hard to narrow it down to justthree. While many of them are specific toareas of the industry, these cut a broadswath and will contain informationthat is broadly applicable.

Mobile Crane Safety OverviewJoel Oliva, Program Manager / RegulatoryAffairs Coordinator for the NationalCommission for the Certification ofCrane Operators, will give attendees anoverview of the new Mobile Crane SafetyCertification mandate from OSHAthat now requires all crane operators becertified. Oliva will also provide anoverview of the requirements for otherpersonnel, such as signalers and riggers.

Oliva will offer the session at twotimes: 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, and2 p.m. Friday, April 29.

Dealing with OSHANoted labor lawyer Edwin G. Foulkeleads two sessions on dealing withOSHA. “Safety Basics: Handling anOSHA Inspection,” held at 2:30 p.m.Thursday, April 28, will help companiesdetermine how they can conduct a pre-inspection overview of their worksite—finding potential trouble spots beforean inspector arrives. The session alsowill cover what not to say or do, andhow to deal with document requests.

Foulke’s other session, “Avoiding theNew Enforcement-Driven OSHA WhileAchieving Operational Excellence ThroughSafety,” occurs at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29.That session will cover how legislation isexpanding OSHA’s role in the workplace,and demographic issues that will affectworkplace safety in the coming years.

One on One AssistanceInternational Sign Expo 2011 also offersa terrific opportunity to get one-on-oneassistance with technical and sign codeissues at the ISA booth. ISA’s TechnicalAffairs Director Bill Dundas and Gov-ernment Affairs Manager Kenny Peskinwill be in the ISA booth each day of theExpo to answer questions on sign code,technical, and regulatory issues. The hoursare 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

In the world of business, education is ideally never-ending. There are new technical aspectsto learn, and one never fully masters them as they change and improve. Regulatory issuescan alter other facets of business. Then there are general business concerns that vary withthe economic conditions.

International Sign Expo 2011 offers a variety of courses in all of these areas. This year, some75 classes will be offered, ranging from technical courses to broader management issues.Here’s how to make the most of the educational opportunities.

For employersChoosing to send employees for educationcan be an expensive proposition. There’stravel and the time away from the office inaddition to the cost of the course. However,solid educational opportunities often pay forthemselves many times over.

Employees will learn something valuable tobring back to the office. They also will see thatyou’ve invested in them—which can be apowerful morale boost. You can use trainingto enhance skills that your employees shoulduse, open them up to new ideas, and preparethem for advancement within your company.

Here’s how to get the most of your traininginvestment:

• Help them select the appropriate coursesahead of time. You have a better idea ofwhere your business is going—and whatyou perceive to be their future opportu-nities. Help them find courses that boostskills they need now, and those that readythem for the future, whether there is a newarea of business you intend to pursue, orthey’re being groomed for advancement.

• Maximize your resources. Granted, therewill be some courses that a number of youremployees might need to attend, especiallyif your company is investing in a new areaor new technology. However, by and large,it makes sense to send your employees toas many different courses as appropriate.

• Be sure they bring it home. Plan a day whenyou return to share the information withall who attended. Discuss any action plansthat they may want to institute, whetherit’s company-wide, or in their own careers.(Be open to discussing this one-on-one, ifthey have something sensitive to share.)If appropriate, plan a time that they can talkabout what they learned more broadly aswell, such as with the entire team. |

For individualsThe latest statistics show that the averageemployee changes jobs 11 times between theages of 18 and 42. Much of that is for careeradvancement. Staying on top of the mostup-to-date information in the industry canbe vital in climbing the career ladder.

Of course, attending educational events canlead to the connections that can open thedoor to the next job. Beyond that, though,make sure your resume reflects the continuingeducation that you’ve received. Be sure to in-clude information about any professionaldevelopment unit (PDU) credits, such as thoseoffered by the International Sign Academy.Courses at ISA Sign Expo 2011 offer PDUcredits. ISA also offers webinars and othereducational opportunities throughout theyear, which also carry PDU credits.

Tips for making the most of Expo’s education:

• Know what you want to learn ahead oftime. Brutally assess your current strengthsand weaknesses and seek out courses thatcan help fill the gaps. Sign Expo 2011has a website—www.signexpo.org—thatincludes brief descriptions of each course,the instructor, and the track that it is in.

• Fully participate in the courses and besure to take any handouts back with youto refresh your memory or to share withco-workers.

• Take advantage of the surveys. That’s agreat way to help organizers know whatmet your needs, and in what areas sessionsmight have fallen flat so that improvementscan be made in the future.

• Act on what you learn. There’s an adagethat says if you apply just one thinglearned at a conference, the conference haspaid for itself. Four days of educationalopportunities should yield more thanone actionable idea.

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If anyone knows the value of International Sign Expo, it’s BrianMcNamara. For 26 years, Expo was his full-time job; he retiredas ISA’s Senior Vice President of Tradeshows last year.

His first Expo: Toronto in 1985. There were about 138booths and some 3,000 attendees. In the years since, he’s seenpretty dramatic changes in Expo as well as in the industry.

“The sophistication of the industry has changed the show,”said McNamara. “When I was first hired (at what was then known

as the National Electric Sign Association), ittook me about two and a half years of beggingfor a computer. My boss at the time said, ‘Onceyou put that computer on your desk, you’llnever be able to get away from it.’ Without it,the data management was just impossible,particularly as the show was growing. To adegree, that was the attitude in the industry aswell. But technology has taken it from a hand-crafted trade to a computer-aided manufac-turing process.”

Nowhere was that more evident than in 1993,which McNamara remembers as “the first year that we really had quality digital printing.” TheExpo included a digitally printed 8-foot-by-20-foot banner hanging above the conventioncenter. “The quality had increased so much you could actually read it,” he said.

While the industry has changed dramatically, there are two aspects of the trade showfloor that McNamara believes have remained constant. First is the brightness of the floor,from the neon that was a staple when he started to the electronic message centers anddigital displays that are present today. The other is the value that comes from attending.

“It is the most cost effective way of maintaining your competitive edge,” McNamarasaid. “You are exposed to educational opportunities over a four-day period, both in thesessions and thousands of educational opportunities on the trade show floor.”

For a guy who fought for a new computer in his earliest days on the job, he believes thatmodern technology won’t replace the benefits of a trade show. “The internet is convenientfor a lot of things, but it doesn’t replace putting your hands on a product. Until there’s away to physically transport things through the internet, there will always be a place forthe trade show.”

And it will always have tremendous value for businesses, he believes. Not only has he seenthe industry change over the past 26 years, he’s seen it weather business ups and downs. “I canunderstand that in a tough economy, you might need to cut back on the number of companyreps that you send. But to not participate at all, you’re putting your company behind.”

Sign Expo 2011 is one of his last official acts; he continued on with ISA as a consultantfor a year after his retirement. He’s not sure whether future Expos will be on his springcalendar. “The number of friends that I’ve acquired over the past 26 years, it’s very difficultfor me to imagine not maintaining contact,” he said. “But I’m aware of how busy thosefour trade show days are. I would anticipate that I’d be attending some of the regionalevents where you do have time to catch up and spend time with friends.”

Those friendships have come from a career that he never imagined after he moved toWashington, D.C. in 1984. He began working for the American Society of AssociationExecutives in the membership department. NESA asked for a recommendation for a positionin its convention department and McNamara was hired.

“When I was hired by NESA, the trade show industry intrigued me, but I had noanticipation of staying for more than two or three years,” he said.

McNamara intended at some point to get into public relations or copywriting. Now,26 years later, he may do just that. |

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Expo also offers a great chance to visit withcompanies that we regularly do business with.They too might have something new, or we canrenew acquaintances from those occasionalsales calls. I believe you’ll find ideas and in-spiration on the Expo floor to make majorimprovements in your business this year.

There are also excellent educational offeringsthat that will be part of Expo. As you prob-ably know, ISA has significantly expandedthese in recent years. We’ve worked reallyhard to improve the quality as well as thequantity of the sessions. With so manycourses offered, I am sure that everyone inthe sign industry will find several that willapply directly to them. The educational ses-sions also provide a great opportunity fornetworking. If you haven’t attended a sessionin the past few years, this is the year to do so.

And don’t miss the biggest networking event:the Custom and National Sign CompanyMeeting and Networking Reception. It’s alwaysa challenge for national companies to findgood installers in all regions of the country,so ISA has created the event where customcompanies and national companies can meetface to face.

Finally, one other change that we’ve made tothe ISA International Sign Expo events is thenew Opening General Session. We’ll getstarted at 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 28 beforethe exhibit hall opens. I’m sure you’ll wantto hear General Stanley McChrystal. We’reso thrilled to have him. This time last year, hewas in Afghanistan overseeing all of the inter-national forces there. I believe many will findhis discussion of leadership inspirational.

I’ve been coming to Expo for all of my career—and most of my life—and I’ve seen manychanges. But one thing has remained constant:Expo is still the place to find the answers for justabout anything related to the sign industry.

See you in April in Las Vegas! |

Shoppers respond better to digital advertising in large malls because they are more engaged and happier according to a study from

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EDUCATION: Worth the Investment for Companies, Individuals

Three Great Educational Opportunities at ISA Sign Expo 2011

There are more than 75 outstandingeducational events at ISA Sign Expo 2011,so it was hard to narrow it down to justthree. While many of them are specific toareas of the industry, these cut a broadswath and will contain informationthat is broadly applicable.

Mobile Crane Safety OverviewJoel Oliva, Program Manager / RegulatoryAffairs Coordinator for the NationalCommission for the Certification ofCrane Operators, will give attendees anoverview of the new Mobile Crane SafetyCertification mandate from OSHAthat now requires all crane operators becertified. Oliva will also provide anoverview of the requirements for otherpersonnel, such as signalers and riggers.

Oliva will offer the session at twotimes: 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, and2 p.m. Friday, April 29.

Dealing with OSHANoted labor lawyer Edwin G. Foulkeleads two sessions on dealing withOSHA. “Safety Basics: Handling anOSHA Inspection,” held at 2:30 p.m.Thursday, April 28, will help companiesdetermine how they can conduct a pre-inspection overview of their worksite—finding potential trouble spots beforean inspector arrives. The session alsowill cover what not to say or do, andhow to deal with document requests.

Foulke’s other session, “Avoiding theNew Enforcement-Driven OSHA WhileAchieving Operational Excellence ThroughSafety,” occurs at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29.That session will cover how legislation isexpanding OSHA’s role in the workplace,and demographic issues that will affectworkplace safety in the coming years.

One on One AssistanceInternational Sign Expo 2011 also offersa terrific opportunity to get one-on-oneassistance with technical and sign codeissues at the ISA booth. ISA’s TechnicalAffairs Director Bill Dundas and Gov-ernment Affairs Manager Kenny Peskinwill be in the ISA booth each day of theExpo to answer questions on sign code,technical, and regulatory issues. The hoursare 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

In the world of business, education is ideally never-ending. There are new technical aspectsto learn, and one never fully masters them as they change and improve. Regulatory issuescan alter other facets of business. Then there are general business concerns that vary withthe economic conditions.

International Sign Expo 2011 offers a variety of courses in all of these areas. This year, some75 classes will be offered, ranging from technical courses to broader management issues.Here’s how to make the most of the educational opportunities.

For employersChoosing to send employees for educationcan be an expensive proposition. There’stravel and the time away from the office inaddition to the cost of the course. However,solid educational opportunities often pay forthemselves many times over.

Employees will learn something valuable tobring back to the office. They also will see thatyou’ve invested in them—which can be apowerful morale boost. You can use trainingto enhance skills that your employees shoulduse, open them up to new ideas, and preparethem for advancement within your company.

Here’s how to get the most of your traininginvestment:

• Help them select the appropriate coursesahead of time. You have a better idea ofwhere your business is going—and whatyou perceive to be their future opportu-nities. Help them find courses that boostskills they need now, and those that readythem for the future, whether there is a newarea of business you intend to pursue, orthey’re being groomed for advancement.

• Maximize your resources. Granted, therewill be some courses that a number of youremployees might need to attend, especiallyif your company is investing in a new areaor new technology. However, by and large,it makes sense to send your employees toas many different courses as appropriate.

• Be sure they bring it home. Plan a day whenyou return to share the information withall who attended. Discuss any action plansthat they may want to institute, whetherit’s company-wide, or in their own careers.(Be open to discussing this one-on-one, ifthey have something sensitive to share.)If appropriate, plan a time that they can talkabout what they learned more broadly aswell, such as with the entire team. |

For individualsThe latest statistics show that the averageemployee changes jobs 11 times between theages of 18 and 42. Much of that is for careeradvancement. Staying on top of the mostup-to-date information in the industry canbe vital in climbing the career ladder.

Of course, attending educational events canlead to the connections that can open thedoor to the next job. Beyond that, though,make sure your resume reflects the continuingeducation that you’ve received. Be sure to in-clude information about any professionaldevelopment unit (PDU) credits, such as thoseoffered by the International Sign Academy.Courses at ISA Sign Expo 2011 offer PDUcredits. ISA also offers webinars and othereducational opportunities throughout theyear, which also carry PDU credits.

Tips for making the most of Expo’s education:

• Know what you want to learn ahead oftime. Brutally assess your current strengthsand weaknesses and seek out courses thatcan help fill the gaps. Sign Expo 2011has a website—www.signexpo.org—thatincludes brief descriptions of each course,the instructor, and the track that it is in.

• Fully participate in the courses and besure to take any handouts back with youto refresh your memory or to share withco-workers.

• Take advantage of the surveys. That’s agreat way to help organizers know whatmet your needs, and in what areas sessionsmight have fallen flat so that improvementscan be made in the future.

• Act on what you learn. There’s an adagethat says if you apply just one thinglearned at a conference, the conference haspaid for itself. Four days of educationalopportunities should yield more thanone actionable idea.

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Few people leave Las Vegas with more than they brought. While there are never guarantees atthe blackjack table, those attending the ISA International Sign Expo 2011 should find a wealthof information to build and improve their businesses.

As the global sign industry’s premier Expo and educational event, Sign Expo 2011 will beApril 28-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

This year’s Expo is shaping up to be one of the biggest of the last few years—expected to maxout at about 190,000 square feet of products and displays. Granted, that makes for a lot of floorspace to cover. Remember, though, the floor is open all day long Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,so plan to make more than one stop.

When you pick up your registration packets at the ISA International Sign Expo in April, besure to find a sweepstakes entry form for a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy®. Simply fill out the formand drop it off at Epson America’s booth to enter. See www.signexpo.org for all of the pertinentsweepstakes rules.

The Expo also is home to one of the mostpopular events: the American Wrap Starcompetition, which pits some of the world’sbest vehicle wrappers in a test of skill andspeed. Four rounds of competition take placeon the floor on Thursday-Saturday, beforethe finals on Saturday afternoon.

With so much happening on the show floor, it’sbest to carve out a game plan before you arrive:

• Check out the interactive My Show Plannerat www.signexpo.org. Visit the site to planout the days in Las Vegas, incorporatingeducational courses and booths that youwant to be sure to visit. You can also search specifically by product category. The free toolalso can help you navigate the Expo floor once you arrive at Mandalay Bay ConventionCenter. If you add an exhibitor to your show plan, you also can—but are not requiredto—allow the exhibitor to see your contact information to set an appointment in advance.

• The full breadth of the sign industry will be housed in the Mandalay Bay ConventionCenter. Spend some time getting an understanding of the products that you may not comein contact with on a regular basis. Even if you aren’t in the market, it helps to know whatyour competitors can provide. It’s also a great time to dream about where your business cango. You might just find your next great idea.

• A number of exhibitors plan educational events on the show floor, such as product demon-strations. Be sure to include time for these events.

The exhibit hall floor has long been one of the biggest draws for ISA International Sign Expo.With so much equipment, and so many ideas, products, and services in one place, it’s easy tosee why. |

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Pushed by the sustainability movement, digital textile printing applications in the United States continue to grow at about 10 percent per year,

While there are never guarantees at the blackjack table,those attending the ISA International Sign Expo 2011should find a wealth of information to build and improvetheir businesses.

Pursue Excellence in Education Designation

Education has its own rewards. But theInternational Sign Academy’s Profes-sional Development Unit program of-fers another incentive. The PDUsfunction much like college coursecredit. The more intense the course, themore PDUs the student receives.

Those who pursue the PDUs can showemployers and prospective employersthat they understand the current tech-nology in the industry. PDUs are offeredthrough any Sign Academy webinar orseminar, as well as at events like ISAInternational Sign Expo.

The PDU program is designed to elevateprofessional standards in the industrywhile enhancing individual performance.

While the individual PDUs remainwith the individual who attended thetraining, companies also can show theircommitment to industry standardsthrough the Excellence in Educationawards. When a company’s employeeshave reached certain levels of training, thecompany is presented the award. |

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One of the major educational offerings at theInternational Sign Expo 2011 will be theMobile Crane Operator Safety Certification.The course will be immediately followed bythe certification testing, to be administered byThe National Commission for the Certificationof Crane Operators (NCCCO).

Successful completion of the course andpassing of the test will allow an operator tobecome compliant with new OSHA rulesthat require all mobile crane operators toreceive the certification by 2014.

Expo is one of more than 40 courses that ISAwill be conducting in 2011. To register forthe April program at International Sign Expo2011, visit www.signexpo.org. The cost forthat course is $349 for ISA members and$549 for non-members. Non-members whoregister and complete the program will receiveone year of ISA membership with their paidregistration. In addition, certification feesare $195 for the written exam and $60 forthe practical exam. |

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according to Fabric Graphics magazine. • Nearly 17,000 attended the 2010 ISA International Sign Expo, coming from 87 countries. •

Jackpot of Industry Innovation

Other CoursesAvailable

ALABAMA

Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 30 - Dec 3ARKANSAS

Little Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 24 - 27CALIFORNIA

San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 11 - 14COLORADO

Colorado Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22 - 25CONNECTICUT

Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 31 - Sep 3FLORIDA

Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 2 - 5GEORGIA

Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 12 -15IOWA

Des Moines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 10 - 13IDAHO

Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 16 - 19ILLINOIS

Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 3 - 6INDIANA

Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 17 - 20KANSAS

Kansas City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 25 - 28LOUISIANA

Bunkie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 2 - 5

MASSACHUSETTS

New Bedford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 4 - 7MARYLAND

Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 16 - 19MAINE

Bangor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 5 - 8MICHIGAN

Lansing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 7 - 10MINNESOTA

St. Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 20 - 23MISSOURI

St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 26 - 29MISSISSIPPI

Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 9 - 12MONTANA

Billings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 18 - 21NORTH CAROLINA

Greensboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 - 18NEBRASKA

Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 14 - 17NEW MEXICO

Albuquerque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 14 - 17NEVADA

Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 27 - 30Reno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 19 - 22NEW YORK

Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1 - 4

OHIO

Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 6 - 9OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 7 - 10OREGON

Portland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 13 - 16PENNSYLVANIA

Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 20 - 23SOUTH CAROLINA

Greenville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 13 - 16SOUTH DAKOTA

Pierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 30 - Apr 2TENNESSEE

Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8 - 11TEXAS

Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 21 - 24VIRGINIA

Charlottesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 23 - 26WASHINGTON

Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 29 - July 2WISCONSIN

Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 27 - 30

In addition to the Mobile Crane Operator Safety Certification program at ISA Sign Expo, these others are scheduled. To register, visit www.signs.org and click on the Education tab.

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Few people leave Las Vegas with more than they brought. While there are never guarantees atthe blackjack table, those attending the ISA International Sign Expo 2011 should find a wealthof information to build and improve their businesses.

As the global sign industry’s premier Expo and educational event, Sign Expo 2011 will beApril 28-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

This year’s Expo is shaping up to be one of the biggest of the last few years—expected to maxout at about 190,000 square feet of products and displays. Granted, that makes for a lot of floorspace to cover. Remember, though, the floor is open all day long Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,so plan to make more than one stop.

When you pick up your registration packets at the ISA International Sign Expo in April, besure to find a sweepstakes entry form for a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy®. Simply fill out the formand drop it off at Epson America’s booth to enter. See www.signexpo.org for all of the pertinentsweepstakes rules.

The Expo also is home to one of the mostpopular events: the American Wrap Starcompetition, which pits some of the world’sbest vehicle wrappers in a test of skill andspeed. Four rounds of competition take placeon the floor on Thursday-Saturday, beforethe finals on Saturday afternoon.

With so much happening on the show floor, it’sbest to carve out a game plan before you arrive:

• Check out the interactive My Show Plannerat www.signexpo.org. Visit the site to planout the days in Las Vegas, incorporatingeducational courses and booths that youwant to be sure to visit. You can also search specifically by product category. The free toolalso can help you navigate the Expo floor once you arrive at Mandalay Bay ConventionCenter. If you add an exhibitor to your show plan, you also can—but are not requiredto—allow the exhibitor to see your contact information to set an appointment in advance.

• The full breadth of the sign industry will be housed in the Mandalay Bay ConventionCenter. Spend some time getting an understanding of the products that you may not comein contact with on a regular basis. Even if you aren’t in the market, it helps to know whatyour competitors can provide. It’s also a great time to dream about where your business cango. You might just find your next great idea.

• A number of exhibitors plan educational events on the show floor, such as product demon-strations. Be sure to include time for these events.

The exhibit hall floor has long been one of the biggest draws for ISA International Sign Expo.With so much equipment, and so many ideas, products, and services in one place, it’s easy tosee why. |

statistical facts • • •

SIGN EXPO 2011: TheEducation[continued]

74 ISA Report • • • March 2011

Pushed by the sustainability movement, digital textile printing applications in the United States continue to grow at about 10 percent per year,

While there are never guarantees at the blackjack table,those attending the ISA International Sign Expo 2011should find a wealth of information to build and improvetheir businesses.

Pursue Excellence in Education Designation

Education has its own rewards. But theInternational Sign Academy’s Profes-sional Development Unit program of-fers another incentive. The PDUsfunction much like college coursecredit. The more intense the course, themore PDUs the student receives.

Those who pursue the PDUs can showemployers and prospective employersthat they understand the current tech-nology in the industry. PDUs are offeredthrough any Sign Academy webinar orseminar, as well as at events like ISAInternational Sign Expo.

The PDU program is designed to elevateprofessional standards in the industrywhile enhancing individual performance.

While the individual PDUs remainwith the individual who attended thetraining, companies also can show theircommitment to industry standardsthrough the Excellence in Educationawards. When a company’s employeeshave reached certain levels of training, thecompany is presented the award. |

ISA11_ST-Rpt2_MAR4:Layout 1 2/1/11 3:58 PM Page 4

One of the major educational offerings at theInternational Sign Expo 2011 will be theMobile Crane Operator Safety Certification.The course will be immediately followed bythe certification testing, to be administered byThe National Commission for the Certificationof Crane Operators (NCCCO).

Successful completion of the course andpassing of the test will allow an operator tobecome compliant with new OSHA rulesthat require all mobile crane operators toreceive the certification by 2014.

Expo is one of more than 40 courses that ISAwill be conducting in 2011. To register forthe April program at International Sign Expo2011, visit www.signexpo.org. The cost forthat course is $349 for ISA members and$549 for non-members. Non-members whoregister and complete the program will receiveone year of ISA membership with their paidregistration. In addition, certification feesare $195 for the written exam and $60 forthe practical exam. |

Mobile Crane Operator SafetyCertification

www.signs.org 75

according to Fabric Graphics magazine. • Nearly 17,000 attended the 2010 ISA International Sign Expo, coming from 87 countries. •

Jackpot of Industry Innovation

Other CoursesAvailable

ALABAMA

Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 30 - Dec 3ARKANSAS

Little Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 24 - 27CALIFORNIA

San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 11 - 14COLORADO

Colorado Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22 - 25CONNECTICUT

Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 31 - Sep 3FLORIDA

Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 2 - 5GEORGIA

Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 12 -15IOWA

Des Moines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 10 - 13IDAHO

Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 16 - 19ILLINOIS

Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 3 - 6INDIANA

Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 17 - 20KANSAS

Kansas City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 25 - 28LOUISIANA

Bunkie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 2 - 5

MASSACHUSETTS

New Bedford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 4 - 7MARYLAND

Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 16 - 19MAINE

Bangor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 5 - 8MICHIGAN

Lansing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 7 - 10MINNESOTA

St. Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 20 - 23MISSOURI

St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 26 - 29MISSISSIPPI

Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 9 - 12MONTANA

Billings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 18 - 21NORTH CAROLINA

Greensboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 - 18NEBRASKA

Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 14 - 17NEW MEXICO

Albuquerque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 14 - 17NEVADA

Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 27 - 30Reno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct 19 - 22NEW YORK

Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1 - 4

OHIO

Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 6 - 9OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 7 - 10OREGON

Portland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 13 - 16PENNSYLVANIA

Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 20 - 23SOUTH CAROLINA

Greenville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr 13 - 16SOUTH DAKOTA

Pierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 30 - Apr 2TENNESSEE

Nashville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8 - 11TEXAS

Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept 21 - 24VIRGINIA

Charlottesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar 23 - 26WASHINGTON

Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 29 - July 2WISCONSIN

Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 27 - 30

In addition to the Mobile Crane Operator Safety Certification program at ISA Sign Expo, these others are scheduled. To register, visit www.signs.org and click on the Education tab.

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Take Advantage ofOnline NetworkingIt would be silly to talk about networkingwithout recognizing the sheer size of onlinesites. Facebook has 500 million users worldwide,though most of its best uses don’t involvework. LinkedIn, with 90 million users, hasbusiness networking as its primary intent.

Tips for online business networking:

• Keep your profile updated. If you areusing a site for business networking, youdon’t want to relay outdated information.

• Join appropriate groups. There may begroups related to business owners in yourtown or region, or some related to yourspecific area of the sign industry. ISA hasa robust LinkedIn group with some1,800 members. Join and jump into theconversation.

• Participate. Use your connections—andtheir connections—to seek out informationand opportunities. Networking is aboutgetting people to introduce you to otherpeople they know. Use it—and be willingto reciprocate.

Branch OutWhile there is power in the sheer number ofcontacts one can have online, it is just thebeginning. There is tremendous power inface-to-face connection as well. It’s importantto join industry groups, but also to diversifythe type of events you attend. Be an activeparticipant in your local sign chapter, of

course, but also join groups like your localChamber of Commerce. The more diverseyour connections, the more likely they are toput you in touch with people you’d neverhave come in contact with otherwise.

Don Misner, who writes a column for Entre-preneur magazine on networking, oftenmentions VCP: Visibility, Credibility, andProfitability. The three build upon each other.As you are more visible in an organization orin a community, it lends credibility—peopleknow who you are and what you do. That, inturn, leads to profitability as people are com-fortable doing business with you.

Some tips for networking at events:

• Decide ahead of time what you’d like toachieve at the event.There is nothing moredeflating than taking a few hours afterwork and feeling that it was of no benefit.

• Don’t just attend with a goal of drummingup business. Chances are, most of thepeople in the room are there for the samereason. Go to make connections.

• Follow up after the event to set up meetingsor further the connection.

Make the Most ofSign ExpoNetworking is a powerful tool at events likeISA International Sign Expo. Each year,some 18,000 sign professionals from nearly90 countries and each of the 50 states attend.These professionals represent the diversity ofthe industry.

Take advantage of opportunities beyond theformal networking events as well. People whoare taking similar educational seminars mayhave similar business interests or problems.People on the shuttle bus also may provide aconnection.

Tips for networking at industry events likeSign Expo 2011:

• While it’s important to bring plenty ofbusiness cards, simply shoving a card atsomeone does not a connection make.Spend a few minutes chatting with thatperson so that you can know who theyare and build rapport.

• Look for common ground.That may be ina line of business, or it may be an interestin a particular sporting team. Start thereand ask questions.

• Broaden your base. At conferences, it canbe easy to fall in with a group and movewith that group throughout the day (ordays). While it’s important to make time toreconnect with friends, or deepen rela-tionships with new contacts, make timefor others. If you came with a group fromyour company, make sure to build in plentyof time away from that group as well.

Chances are, you’ll come away with a fewbusiness cards. Take a second or two to jot anote on the back of each one so that you’llremember key aspects of your conversations.|

A concentrated networking effort can be a great way to find new business opportunities, hireemployees, and share resources with industry colleagues. In fact, it’s estimated that as many as 75percent of people could have found their current job solely by networking with their contacts.

So what is networking? At its most basic, it’s a way of strategically connecting with others,opening up the realm of possibility. The more you network, the more opportunities will arise.

Joe Girard, whom Guinness Book of World Records has called the “world’s greatest salesman,”purports that every person has 250 people in their life that they know well enough to invite to awedding, or who will show up at their funeral. Those 250 people also know people—providingaccess to 62,500 overall.

As with anything, though, successful networking only happens when it’s done correctly. So,how best to network in the modern era?

statistical facts • • •

76 ISA Report • • • March 2011

Younger shoppers looked at dynamic digital ads for 5.8 seconds on average, nearly twice as long as the nearest age group, 35-44. But the average

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Retired General Stanley McChrystal Speaks at Opening General Session

A military man with 34 years’ experience, Gen. StanleyMcChrystal has much leadership experience to impartto the business community. He’ll address ISA Membersand Expo attendees at the Opening General Session,8 a.m. Thursday, April 28. Because the opening sessionis occurring when the exhibit hall is not open, theevent is expected to draw several thousand attendees.

McChrystal, former commander of the internationalforces in Afghanistan, also will address the challengesfacing America. He is largely credited with blendingmodern warfare with intelligence gathering in a waythat has transformed the military.

In the months since he retired from the military, McChrystal has become a highly sought-after speaker. He will address what he calls “Plywood Leadership,” in which strong leadershipcan become the glue that holds the various pieces together—creating a team that is farstronger than its parts.

Using his experience in navigating the changes in today’s military, he will discuss howtoday’s business leaders must not merely talk about change, but implement it. He alsowill talk about how to incorporate change into an organization’s culture, team-building,creating trust, and communication.

McChrystal is the son and grandson of Army officers and graduated from West Point in1976. He spent much of his career commanding special operations and airborne infantryunits. From 2003-2008, he was the commander of the Joint Special Operations Command,which was credited with the capture of Saddam Hussein and the location and killing ofthe leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq. In 2009, he was named commander of all InternationalForces in Afghanistan. He retired from the military in August 2010. |

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Opening SpeakerThree NetworkingOpportunities at International Sign Expo

• Global Sign Forum and ReceptionFor those looking to expand internationally,the Global Sign Forum and Reception,at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, has offeredan opportunity to connect with sign pro-fessionals from around the world formore than 10 years. The forum will focuson global trends, including environmentaland regulatory challenges. After the forum,the reception will offer an opportunity tomake friends or discuss business ventures.Note that the size of the forum and recep-tion is limited and has sold out each ofthe past five years. Make sure to select itwhen you register.

• The Custom & NationalSign Company MeetingThe Custom & National Sign CompanyMeeting also offers an opportunity forconnection—with an intent towardscreating business opportunities. It is idealfor custom sign companies to arrange forinstallation agreements with national signcompanies. There is no separate registrationrequired, but all attendees must presenta registration badge for admittance. Theevent is at 4:15 p.m. Friday, April 29.

• Las Vegas National Golf ClubThe golf course offers one of the greatestnetworking spots for all businesses. So ISAand the Western States Sign Council haveteamed for the annual golf tournament.It’s held at the Las Vegas National GolfClub, site of the movie Casino, and hometo numerous stars of the Las Vegas Strip.It also has hosted several LPGA and PGAtournaments. Designed by Bert Stamps,the course is a traditional layout and canpose a challenge to even the best players.Participation is $150 per person; registerat www.signexpo.org. The event is 1:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 27.

across all age groups was more than six times the definition of conscious engagement, ranked at .25 seconds, according to a Kinetic Worldwide study.

New and Green Product showcasesThe popular New Product and Green Product showcases will be back this year, showcasingthe 25 hottest items in each category. This year, the two events will be held together,from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, April 29.

In general, the showcases will work largely the same as in previous years: companies maketwo-minute presentations touting their new or green products. At the end of the session,attendees vote and winners are announced soon after.

Winning the prestigious title of “Coolest New Product” or “Green Product of the Year”is a highly sought-after prize by manufacturers. Sign Expo attendees also have gotten anearly look at some major industry innovations, including Ultraflex’s Descor and conVerd’sEnviroboard™, which won the titles in 2010. |

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Take Advantage ofOnline NetworkingIt would be silly to talk about networkingwithout recognizing the sheer size of onlinesites. Facebook has 500 million users worldwide,though most of its best uses don’t involvework. LinkedIn, with 90 million users, hasbusiness networking as its primary intent.

Tips for online business networking:

• Keep your profile updated. If you areusing a site for business networking, youdon’t want to relay outdated information.

• Join appropriate groups. There may begroups related to business owners in yourtown or region, or some related to yourspecific area of the sign industry. ISA hasa robust LinkedIn group with some1,800 members. Join and jump into theconversation.

• Participate. Use your connections—andtheir connections—to seek out informationand opportunities. Networking is aboutgetting people to introduce you to otherpeople they know. Use it—and be willingto reciprocate.

Branch OutWhile there is power in the sheer number ofcontacts one can have online, it is just thebeginning. There is tremendous power inface-to-face connection as well. It’s importantto join industry groups, but also to diversifythe type of events you attend. Be an activeparticipant in your local sign chapter, of

course, but also join groups like your localChamber of Commerce. The more diverseyour connections, the more likely they are toput you in touch with people you’d neverhave come in contact with otherwise.

Don Misner, who writes a column for Entre-preneur magazine on networking, oftenmentions VCP: Visibility, Credibility, andProfitability. The three build upon each other.As you are more visible in an organization orin a community, it lends credibility—peopleknow who you are and what you do. That, inturn, leads to profitability as people are com-fortable doing business with you.

Some tips for networking at events:

• Decide ahead of time what you’d like toachieve at the event.There is nothing moredeflating than taking a few hours afterwork and feeling that it was of no benefit.

• Don’t just attend with a goal of drummingup business. Chances are, most of thepeople in the room are there for the samereason. Go to make connections.

• Follow up after the event to set up meetingsor further the connection.

Make the Most ofSign ExpoNetworking is a powerful tool at events likeISA International Sign Expo. Each year,some 18,000 sign professionals from nearly90 countries and each of the 50 states attend.These professionals represent the diversity ofthe industry.

Take advantage of opportunities beyond theformal networking events as well. People whoare taking similar educational seminars mayhave similar business interests or problems.People on the shuttle bus also may provide aconnection.

Tips for networking at industry events likeSign Expo 2011:

• While it’s important to bring plenty ofbusiness cards, simply shoving a card atsomeone does not a connection make.Spend a few minutes chatting with thatperson so that you can know who theyare and build rapport.

• Look for common ground.That may be ina line of business, or it may be an interestin a particular sporting team. Start thereand ask questions.

• Broaden your base. At conferences, it canbe easy to fall in with a group and movewith that group throughout the day (ordays). While it’s important to make time toreconnect with friends, or deepen rela-tionships with new contacts, make timefor others. If you came with a group fromyour company, make sure to build in plentyof time away from that group as well.

Chances are, you’ll come away with a fewbusiness cards. Take a second or two to jot anote on the back of each one so that you’llremember key aspects of your conversations.|

A concentrated networking effort can be a great way to find new business opportunities, hireemployees, and share resources with industry colleagues. In fact, it’s estimated that as many as 75percent of people could have found their current job solely by networking with their contacts.

So what is networking? At its most basic, it’s a way of strategically connecting with others,opening up the realm of possibility. The more you network, the more opportunities will arise.

Joe Girard, whom Guinness Book of World Records has called the “world’s greatest salesman,”purports that every person has 250 people in their life that they know well enough to invite to awedding, or who will show up at their funeral. Those 250 people also know people—providingaccess to 62,500 overall.

As with anything, though, successful networking only happens when it’s done correctly. So,how best to network in the modern era?

statistical facts • • •

76 ISA Report • • • March 2011

Younger shoppers looked at dynamic digital ads for 5.8 seconds on average, nearly twice as long as the nearest age group, 35-44. But the average

The Fine Art of Networking

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[Networking]

Retired General Stanley McChrystal Speaks at Opening General Session

A military man with 34 years’ experience, Gen. StanleyMcChrystal has much leadership experience to impartto the business community. He’ll address ISA Membersand Expo attendees at the Opening General Session,8 a.m. Thursday, April 28. Because the opening sessionis occurring when the exhibit hall is not open, theevent is expected to draw several thousand attendees.

McChrystal, former commander of the internationalforces in Afghanistan, also will address the challengesfacing America. He is largely credited with blendingmodern warfare with intelligence gathering in a waythat has transformed the military.

In the months since he retired from the military, McChrystal has become a highly sought-after speaker. He will address what he calls “Plywood Leadership,” in which strong leadershipcan become the glue that holds the various pieces together—creating a team that is farstronger than its parts.

Using his experience in navigating the changes in today’s military, he will discuss howtoday’s business leaders must not merely talk about change, but implement it. He alsowill talk about how to incorporate change into an organization’s culture, team-building,creating trust, and communication.

McChrystal is the son and grandson of Army officers and graduated from West Point in1976. He spent much of his career commanding special operations and airborne infantryunits. From 2003-2008, he was the commander of the Joint Special Operations Command,which was credited with the capture of Saddam Hussein and the location and killing ofthe leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq. In 2009, he was named commander of all InternationalForces in Afghanistan. He retired from the military in August 2010. |

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Opening SpeakerThree NetworkingOpportunities at International Sign Expo

• Global Sign Forum and ReceptionFor those looking to expand internationally,the Global Sign Forum and Reception,at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, has offeredan opportunity to connect with sign pro-fessionals from around the world formore than 10 years. The forum will focuson global trends, including environmentaland regulatory challenges. After the forum,the reception will offer an opportunity tomake friends or discuss business ventures.Note that the size of the forum and recep-tion is limited and has sold out each ofthe past five years. Make sure to select itwhen you register.

• The Custom & NationalSign Company MeetingThe Custom & National Sign CompanyMeeting also offers an opportunity forconnection—with an intent towardscreating business opportunities. It is idealfor custom sign companies to arrange forinstallation agreements with national signcompanies. There is no separate registrationrequired, but all attendees must presenta registration badge for admittance. Theevent is at 4:15 p.m. Friday, April 29.

• Las Vegas National Golf ClubThe golf course offers one of the greatestnetworking spots for all businesses. So ISAand the Western States Sign Council haveteamed for the annual golf tournament.It’s held at the Las Vegas National GolfClub, site of the movie Casino, and hometo numerous stars of the Las Vegas Strip.It also has hosted several LPGA and PGAtournaments. Designed by Bert Stamps,the course is a traditional layout and canpose a challenge to even the best players.Participation is $150 per person; registerat www.signexpo.org. The event is 1:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 27.

across all age groups was more than six times the definition of conscious engagement, ranked at .25 seconds, according to a Kinetic Worldwide study.

New and Green Product showcasesThe popular New Product and Green Product showcases will be back this year, showcasingthe 25 hottest items in each category. This year, the two events will be held together,from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, April 29.

In general, the showcases will work largely the same as in previous years: companies maketwo-minute presentations touting their new or green products. At the end of the session,attendees vote and winners are announced soon after.

Winning the prestigious title of “Coolest New Product” or “Green Product of the Year”is a highly sought-after prize by manufacturers. Sign Expo attendees also have gotten anearly look at some major industry innovations, including Ultraflex’s Descor and conVerd’sEnviroboard™, which won the titles in 2010. |

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If you’re like me, you can feel things shifting. We areagain hopeful about our economy and our businessesafter a few extremely challenging years.

Nowhere is that hope more potent than among retailreal estate investors. According to Retail InvestmentOutlook, these investors are more positive about thefuture of their businesses than at any point since thesurveys began in 2004. The survey assesses their beliefsabout the value of their properties, and whether theyintend to increase or decrease their property holdings.

Restaurants, franchisors, and retailers also are looking positively at 2011:

• The International Franchise Association projects a 2.5 percent growth rate inthe number of franchises, a total of more than 19,000 new establishments.

• The National Restaurant Association also is glowing about 2011, projecting jobsand income to grow to pre-2006 levels.

• The National Retail Federation reports that 41 percent of retailers said theircompanies planned to expand stores in 2011; that’s up from 25 percent in 2010.

Of course, there are still many uncertainties. But one thing is clear. This recession seemsto have dramatically changed shoppers’ habits—and likely permanently. Technologyhas changed during the course of the recession as well.

Many businesses are looking back to 2005-06 as the last strong period before the reces-sion. But think about where technology was in 2005. Facebook.com had just beenregistered as a website. Dynamic digital signage was just starting to become accepted.The iPhone was still two years away from its debut.

Much has changed, and there are many more changes ahead. There is a lot of talkthese days about QR Codes, an extended bar code that can be scanned by a phone.Calvin Klein tested QR Codes in three billboards this past summer. Users took aphoto of the code, and then received a 40-second commercial streamed to theirphones. These codes offer both potential and peril for the sign industry.

The peril comes to sign professionals who are happy to crest on the positive economicchanges without positioning their companies for the changing technology. They willnot advance into the future.

The potential comes for the companies who are willing to learn. The QR Codesoffer a powerful way to integrate signage into a company’s overall marketing plan ina way that has never been done before.

Each year, International Sign Expo offers a tremendous opportunity to envision yourbusiness in a new way. That may mean exploring dynamic digital signage; it’s becomingsuch a large part of our industry that we’ve devoted an entire educational track to thetopic. It may mean finding out more about the latest environmentally friendly products.Or it may mean spending time on the Expo floor, seeing what new products andservices are out there.

The economy sure looks to be ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with it? |

For those who fly into Las Vegas’ McCarranInternational Airport, take a few minutes tofind the new Samsung Electronics America’s100-screen video wall. The wall, which wasinstalled just in time for January’s ConsumerElectronics Show, is currently under consid-eration by Guinness Book of World Records asthe largest video wall in a U.S. airport.

“McCarran is one of the most technologicallydriven airports in the aviation industry,” saidDirector of Aviation Randall H. Walker.“We’re at it again with this landmark digitalvideo wall. Its eye-catching stature allows theairport and advertisers to speak to travelersfrom all corners of the world, and also presentsa unique opportunity to increase revenue.”

Alliance Airport Advertising, which handlesMcCarran’s indoor advertising contracts, expectsto earn an additional $500,000-$1 millioneach year.

The new video wall is located just above theTerminal 3 tram station. It is one of severalvideo walls inside the airport, with displaysranging from three to 10 screens throughoutthe various concourses. |

statistical facts • • •

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In 2010, international visitors made up 19 percent of total attendees to the ISA International Sign Expo. •

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Message fromthe President/ceoSigns Point To ImprovingEconomyBy Lori Anderson

Sign Expo2011: Digital onDisplay At theAirport

“McCarran is one of the mosttechnologically driven airportsin the aviation industry”

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Don’t miss your opportunity. Attend the ISA Sign Expo.

What’s your next big business move? Expanding your product lines? Buying a new piece of equipment? Revamping your customer acquisition model? It’s all about meeting YOUR business needs at ISA Sign Expo. No matter what you have planned for 2011, the ISA show is your one-stop-shop for new ideas you need to grow your business.

Educational & Networking Events: April 27–30, 2011Trade Show: April 28–30, 2011 Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, Nevada Register today! www.signexpo.org

Contact ISA at +1 (703) 836-4012 or expo@signs.org

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INDUSTRY NEWS

SID Names Paradigm ImagingNorth American DistributorSigns International Distributor (SID) Corp. (Miami) has appointed Paradigm Imaging Group (Costa Mesa, CA) as its North American distributor of eco-solvent and UV digital printers. SID has cultivated distribution centers in 16 countries over the past 20 years.

Relume Names WoolardVP of Sales - EastRelume Technologies (Oxford, MI), a manufacturer of LED lighting solu-tions, has named Martin Woolard VP of Sales – East. He has 20 years of lighting-industry experience, most recently as senior national accounts manager for Hubbell Lighting, Inc. Woolard has also worked with Nexxus Lighting, Holophane and Acuity Brands Lighting. He will work in conjunction with Richard Nelson, Relume’s VP of Sales – West.

Mutoh Promotes SpringanTo Product Mgr. and TrainerMutoh America, Inc., (Phoenix) has promoted Mike Springan to product manager and technical trainer. He will be responsible for the growth and product knowledge of the Kona Cutter Plotter line. He has served Mutoh as a technical trainer for the past five years.

Signs Now Moves LeadershipTo New Allegra Michigan HQAllegra Network opened its new, 67,000-sq.-ft. facility January 20 in Plymouth, MI. Signs Now, an Allegra division, will move its leadership team there from its current Sarasota facility. However, Signs Now will continue to maintain its field operations and technology support groups in Sarasota. The new headquarters are located at 47585 Galleon Dr.

SEGD Names Two to International BoardThe Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD), Washington, DC, has appointed Steve Bayer and Oscar Fernandez to its international board of directors. Bayer is special projects director for Daktronics (Brookings, SD). Fernandez coordi-nates the Digital Design Program at the University of Cincinnati School of Design.

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New Company Formed:On a Roll Color ImagingOn a Roll Color Imaging Products (Orange, CA) has announced its formation as a provider of 17-60-in.-wide, wide-format, roll media for most popular large-format printers. The company address is 204 W. Carleton Ave. Orange, CA 92867; www.onarollcolor.com.

4Ever Products NamesSprague President4Ever Products (Newnan, GA) has named Matthew Sprague president. He will oversee sales and manufac-turing for the vinyl-frame company.

Cincinnati Sign CompaniesAnnounce MergerHolthuas Signs and Lackner Signs, two Cincinnati-based sign companies that began in the 1920s, will consoli-date their operations at Holthaus’ current facility. The new entity is called Holthaus Lackner Signs.

Drytac Moves to Larger FacilityDrytac Corp. (Richmond, VA), a manuf-acturer of mounting, laminating and finishing materials and equipment, has moved into a larger facility. Its new quarters include larger warehouse, customer-service and training facilities. The expanded stocking area will expe-dite the company’s shipping for the Eastern region. The facility also offers a larger showroom for the company’s liquid-coating equipment, such as its VersaCoater XL60 wide-format coater.

The new address is 5601 Eastport Blvd., Richmond, VA 23231; (800) 280-6013.

David Brainard (1958-2010)David Keith Brainard, the founder of Luma Brite Technologies (Ormond Beach, FL), a system of illuminated vehicle graphics, passed away November 10 after a lengthy illness. He was a member of SGIA, ISA, the Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Volusia Co. Manufacturers Assn.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, parents Richard R. Brainard, Martha J. Brainard and the late Janet L. Brainard, and several siblings, nieces and nephews. Private graveside services were held at Rockledge, FL’s Florida Memorial Gardens, and a memorial and life celebration took place at Luma Brite’s facility on November 19.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, an organization important to David.

In Memoriam

FLEXcon to Purchase Assets of Arlon’s Graphics Div.FLEXcon (Spencer, MA), a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive films and adhesives, has announced its agreement to acquire the business assets of the Graphics Div. of Arlon, Inc. (Santa Ana, CA) to form a company to be named Arlon Graphics, LLC, a new wholly owned subsidiary of FLEXcon. When the acquisition is complete, FLEXcon will have the option to purchase Arlon Engineered Coated Products and Arlon SignTech Ltd. (San Antonio), following necessary due diligence. This is FLEXcon‘s first acquisition since the company was founded in 1956.

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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.

FLORIDAFORT LAUDERDALE

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.

INDIANAINDIANAPOLIS

Sheets Wholesale Neon, 6855 South Ford Road, Zionsville, IN. (46077-8507). 317-873-3178. Email: d.s@sbcglobal.net. 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.

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

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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.

NEW JERSEYLODI

Neverending Neon, 91-Dell Glen Ave., Lodi, NJ (07644). 973-772-4840. Fax: 973-772-4840. Email: neverendingneon@aol.com. Website: NeverendingNeon.com. 1-2-3.

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.

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

NORTH DAKOTAMINOT

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

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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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.

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.

NEW­MEXICO­ALBUQUERQUE

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

NEW­Y­ORKBROOKLY­N

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

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

6126. 800-338-3322. Fax: 315-732-7841. E-mail: sales@reichsupply.com. Website: www.reichsupply.com 2-3-4-5-6-8.

CALIFORNIA

LOS­ANGELESNuSign 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.

FLORID­ACLEARWATER

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

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

305-691-0581. 800-466-0581. Fax: 305-691-0587. Email: panam@bellsouth.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6.

GEORGIA­ATLANTA

NEI Sign Supplies, 4660-D North Royal Atlanta Dr., (30084). 770-939-6366. 800-241-9281. E-mail: Atlanta@NEIsignsupplies.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8.

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.

ILLINOIS

NMSign 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.

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

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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!

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NORTH DAKOTAFARGO

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.

OHIO CINCINNATI

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

NEI Sign Supplies, 1425 Spring Lawn Ave., (45223). 513-681-3300. 800-582-9024. E-mail: Cincinnati@NEIsignsupplies.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8.

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.

OREGON PORTLAND

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.

TEXAS DALLAS

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.

EL PASOReece 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.

SAN ANTONIOReece 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.

UTAHSALT LAKE CITY­

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.

WEST VIRGINIACincinnati 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-OPELIKAEffective Signs, 1978 South College Street, Auburn, AL

(36830). 334-749-0001, 866-744-6789. Fax: 866-244-3955. Email: billboard.sign@gmail.com. Website: effectivesigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jones Sign Shop, LLC, 1585 Dark Corners Rd., Tallassee, AL (36078). 334-283-2060. Fax: 334-252-0863. E-mail: 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.

Florida Certified Sign Erectors, 2824 Horace Shepard Dr., Dothan, AL (36303). 334-984-0194. Fax: 334-984-0196. Email: cmckernan@fc-se.com. 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.

DOTHANFlorida Certified Sign Erectors, 2824 Horace Shepard Dr.,

Dothan, AL (36303). 334-984-0194. Fax: 334-984-0196. Email: cmckernan@fc-se.com. 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.

MOBILEKojis 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.

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.

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

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

Florida Certified Sign Erectors, 2824 Horace Shepard Dr., Dothan, AL (36303). 334-984-0194. Fax: 334-984-0196. Email: cmckernan@fc-se.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jones Sign Shop, LLC, 1585 Dark Corners Rd., Tallassee, AL (36078). 334-283-2060. Fax: 334-252-0863. E-mail: 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.

Mid-South Signs, Inc., 15 Plant St., Sheffield, AL (35660) 256-383-1941. 800-255-5213.Fax: 256-383-0017. Email: rice-mss@cableone.net. stan-mss@cableone.net. Website: www.midsouthsigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

River Signs Systems, 4626 Miller Rd., Unit C, Columbus, GA (31909). 706-507-4488. Fax: 706-568-6459. E-mail: 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 Eagle Sign Studio, 1834 I-65 Service Road, Millbrook, AL

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

Jones Sign Shop, LLC, 1585 Dark Corners Rd., Tallassee, AL (36078). 334-283-2060. Fax: 334-252-0863. E-mail: 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.Superior Electrical Adv., Inc. 1700 West Anaheim St.,

Long Beach, CA (90813). 562-495-3808. 800-995-9099. Fax: 562-435-1867. Website: www.superiorsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BULLHEAD CITYYoung Electric Sign Company, 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.

Young Electric Sign Company 5702 E. Railhead Ave., (86004). 928-526-2028. Fax: 928-526-1668. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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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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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. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9Craft 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.

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.

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

Young Electric Sign Company, 6725 West Chicago St., Chandler, AZ (85226-3335). 480-449-3726. Fax: 480-961-5923. 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. 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. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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.

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

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

CALIFORNIASuperior Electrical Adv., Inc. 1700 West Anaheim St., Long

Beach, CA (90813). 562-495-3808. 800-995-9099. Fax: 562-435-1867. Website: www.superiorsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BAKERSFIELD 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.

EUREKA Paramount Sign Contractors, 2701 Road I, Redwood Valley,

CA (95470). 707-485-7555. 800-675-3343. Fax: 707-485-5081. E-mail: butch@paramountsigncontractors.com. Website: www:paramountsigncontractors.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.

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

LOS ANGELES ABL Signs, Inc. 6518 E. Via Corral, Anaheim, CA (92807).

714-381-3442. Fax: 714-281-2092. Website: ablesignsinc.com. Email: robertabl@sbcglobal.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Absolute Sign & Lighting Maintenance, 4652 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA (90720). 562-592-5838. 800-898-5444. Fax: 562-592-6198. E-mail: service@absolutesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

Downey Sign & Lighting, 12037 Regentview Ave., Downey, CA (90241). 562-923-0357. Fax: 562-869-2488. E-mail: downeysign@earthlink.net. 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. 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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 5405 Industrial Parkway, San Bernadino, CA (92407). 909-923-7668. Fax: 909-923-5015. 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.

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

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

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

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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.

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 COUNTYABL Signs, Inc. 6518 E. Via Corral, Anaheim, CA (92807).

714-381-3442. Fax: 714-281-2092. Website: ablesignsinc.com. Email: robertabl@sbcglobal.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Absolute Sign & Lighting Maintenance, 4652 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA (90720). 562-592-5838. 800-898-5444. Fax: 562-592-6198. E-mail: service@absolutesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

Downey Sign & Lighting, 12037 Regentview Ave., Downey, CA (90241). 562-923-0357. Fax: 562-869-2488. E-mail: downeysign@earthlink.net. 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.

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.

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

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

2030. 800-696-3662 Fax: 530-223-2060. E-mail: 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 COUNTYQuiel Bros. Electric Sign Service Co., Inc. W.S.A. Member.

272 South ‘I’ St., San Bernardino, CA. (92410). 909-885-4476. Fax: 909-888-2239. Website: www.quielsigns.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.

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.

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. 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.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTYQuiel Bros. Electric Sign Service Co., Inc. W.S.A. Member.

272 South ‘I’ St., San Bernardino, CA. (92410). 909-885-4476. Fax: 909-888-2239. Website: www.quielsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Swain 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.

Mr. Neon Inc., 3106 Main St. (92113). 619-233-3373. Fax: 619-233-6611. Website: www.mrneon.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. 888-518-7337. 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, 6965 El Camino Real 105-681, Carlsbad, CA (92009). 760-696-9035. Fax: 760-696-9036. 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.

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

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

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

Northwest Signs, 120 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA (95060). 831-469-8208. 888-788-8614. Fax: 831-469-8172. E-mail: 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.

SANTA ROSA Johnston Sign Company Inc., 3595 Gravenstein Highway

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

Paramount Sign Contractors, 2701 Road I, Redwood Valley, CA (95470). 707-485-7555. 800-675-3343. Fax: 707-485-5081. E-mail: butch@paramountsigncontractors.com. Website: www.paramountsigncontractors.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.

UKIAHParamount Sign Contractors, 2701 Road I, Redwood Valley,

CA (95470). 707-485-7555. 800-675-3343. Fax: 707-485-5081. E-mail: butch@paramountsigncontractors.com. Website: www.paramountsigncontractors.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VACAVILLE 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.

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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 3626 North Stone Ave., (80907). 719-385-0103. Fax: 719-385-0106. 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.

Advantage Sign Co., 2500 S. Raritan, Englewood, CO (80110). 888-975-1772. 303-975-1772. Fax: 303-975-1502. E-mail: galen@advantagesigncompany.com. Website: www.advantagesigncompany.com. 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. Fax: 303-380-1920. E-mail: signhelpers @aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Colorado Signworks, Inc. 1390 East 64th Avenue, Denver, CO. (80229). 303-286-9688, 1-800-429-8364. Fax: 303-286-9682. Email: sgerman@coloradosignworks.com. Website: www.coloradosignworks.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.

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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.

Schlosser Signs, Inc., 3597 DraftHorse Ct. Loveland, CO. (80538). 970-593-1334. 888-309-5571. Fax: 970-593-0443. E-mail: info@schlossersigns.com. Website: www.schlossersigns.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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 3770 Joliet St. (80239). 303-375-9933. Fax: 303-375-9111. 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.

Schlosser Signs, Inc., 3597 DraftHorse Ct. Loveland, CO. (80538). 970-593-1334. 888-309-5571. Fax: 970-593-0443. E-mail: info@schlossersigns.com. Website: www.schlossersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Young Electric Sign Company. 4562 Denrose Court #4, Ft. Collins, CO (80524). 970-472-5466. Fax: 970-472-5964. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GRAND JUNCTION Young Electric Sign Company, Grand Junction Branch, 2244

Colex Dr., Suite D (81505). 970-242-7880. Fax: 970-242-7959. 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.

Schlosser Signs, Inc., 3597 DraftHorse Ct. Loveland, CO. (80538). 970-593-1334. 888-309-5571. Fax: 970-593-0443. E-mail: info@schlossersigns.com. Website: www.schlossersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LONGMONT Schlosser Signs, Inc., 3597 DraftHorse Ct. Loveland, CO.

(80538). 970-593-1334. 888-309-5571. Fax: 970-593-0443. E-mail: info@schlossersigns.com. Website: www.schlossersigns.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.

Schlosser Signs, Inc., 3597 DraftHorse Ct. Loveland, CO. (80538). 970-593-1334. 888-309-5571. Fax: 970-593-0443. E-mail: info@schlossersigns.com. Website: www.schlossersigns.com. 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. 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, 33 Taylor Reed Place (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.

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

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

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

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

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

610-497-0111. 888-651-SIGN. Fax: 610-497-0110. Email: 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.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGSCapital Sign, 2682 Pemberton Dr., Apopka, FL. (32703).

407-578-1132, 866-610-9986. Fax: 407-297-1251. Email: signs@mpinet.net. Website: www.capitalsigndesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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 A.D.S. Signs Inc., 1497 Main St., #317, Dunedin, FL

(34698). 727-441-8989. 727-441-8889. E-mail: ncernak@adssigns.com. Website: www.adssigns.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.

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.

Capital Sign, 2682 Pemberton Dr., Apopka, FL. (32703). 407-578-1132, 866-610-9986. Fax: 407-297-1251. Email: signs@mpinet.net. Website: www.capitalsigndesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

Marion Sign and Lighting. 3731 NE 25th St. Ocala, FL (34470). 352-236-0936. 800-522-2934. Fax: 352-369-0936. Email: 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..

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.Glomaster Sign Co. Inc., 3311 Industrial 25th St. (34946).

772-464-0718. Fax:772-464-2157. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FORT WALTON BEACH Southern Sign, Industires, 632-B N. Beal Pkwy., (32548).

850-863-3436. Fax: 850-863-3479. Website: www.signsearch.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GAINESVILLE Action Signs & Graphics, Inc., 4180 S. US Hwy 441, Lake

City, FL. (32025). 386-752-0121. Fax: 386-752-8765. Email: 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 Atlantic Signs, 107 Mott St. (32254) 904-388-1234. Fax:

904-389-7487. Email: atlanticsigns12@bellsouth.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

88 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MARCH 2011

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.

Heritage Signs Inc., 1001 Washington Ave., Green Cove, FL (30243). 904-529-7446. Fax: 904-529-1567. E-mail: heritagesigns@bellsouth.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Quality Sign Co., 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.

Southernmost Sign Service, Inc. 913 Eaton St. Key West, FL. (33040). 305-294-1877. Fax: 305-295-6699. Email: smsigns@bellsouth.net. Website: www.southernmostsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KiSSimmEECapital Sign, 2682 Pemberton Dr., Apopka, FL. (32703).

407-578-1132, 866-610-9986. Fax: 407-297-1251. Email: signs@mpinet.net. Website: www.capitalsigndesign.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

Capital Sign, 2682 Pemberton Dr., Apopka, FL. (32703). 407-578-1132, 866-610-9986. Fax: 407-297-1251. Email: signs@mpinet.net. Website: www.capitalsigndesign.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.

Southernmost Sign Service, Inc. 913 Eaton St. Key West, FL. (33040). 305-294-1877. Fax: 305-295-6699. Email: smsigns@bellsouth.net. Website: www.southernmostsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

mElBOURNE Kendal Sign Co., 446 Gus Hipp Blvd., Rockledge, Fl

(32955). 321-636-5116. 877-497-8488. Fax: 321-636-0402. www.kendalsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SignAccess, Inc., 7205 Waelti Dr., (32940). 321-752-9040. 800-930-5818. Fax: 321-752-1990. Website: www. sign-access.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

miami Acolite Claude United Sign Co. Inc., P.O. Box 522517

(33152). 305-362-3333. Fax: 305-819-7777. E-mail: 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.

Bengis Signs & Service Inc., 7042 NW 46th St. (33166). 305-592-3860. Fax: 305-592-6937. E-mail: bengissigns@bellsouth.net. Website: www.bengisigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Economy Sign Co., 7220 NW 1 Court, Miami, FL (33150). 305-633-4800, 800-883-9992, Fax: 305-633-4899. Email: 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 AC Signs, LLC. 11609 S. Orange Blossom Tr. Suite #205.

Orlando, FL. (32837). 407-857-5564. Fax: 407-857-5565. Email: sales@myacsigns.com. Website: www.myacsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Capital Sign, 2682 Pemberton Dr., Apopka, FL. (32703). 407-578-1132, 866-610-9986. Fax: 407-297-1251. Email: signs@mpinet.net. Website: www.capitalsigndesign.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.

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.

WGM Signs 108 Commerce St., Suite 103, Lake Mary, FL. (32746), 321-363-3763. Fax: 321-363-4902. Email: sales@wgmsigns.com. Website: www.wgmsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-9.

PaNama ciTY Florida Certified Sign Erectors, 2824 Horace Shepard Dr.,

Dothan, AL (36303). 334-984-0194. Fax: 334-984-0196. Email: cmckernan@fc-se.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

Florida Certified Sign Erectors, 2824 Horace Shepard Dr., Dothan, AL (36303). 334-984-0194. Fax: 334-984-0196. Email: cmckernan@fc-se.com. 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.

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.

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.

SaNfORDCapital Sign, 2682 Pemberton Dr., Apopka, FL. (32703).

407-578-1132, 866-610-9986. Fax: 407-297-1251. Email: signs@mpinet.net. Website: www.capitalsigndesign.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.

STUaRT Glomaster Sign Co. Inc., 3311 Industrial 25th St. (34946).

772-464-0718. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TallaHaSSEE Bill’s Signs & Service, Inc., 5765 Mandy Lane (32304-

9350). 850-576-6847. Fax: 850-574-6290. E-mail: billssigns@gmail.com. Website: www.billssigns.com. (Lic#ES12000087). 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

The Sign Company of Tallahassee, 3712 Crawfordville Hwy., Tallahassee, FL (32305). 850-222-1345. Fax: 850-942-0277. E-mail: matt@signsoftally.com. 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.

Willett Signs & Service, 24420 State Rd 54, Lutz, FL. (33549). 813-731-1516. Fax: 813-948-9379. Email: willettsigns @ yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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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 Glomaster Sign Co. Inc., 3311 Industrial 25th St. (34946).

772-464-0718. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.SignAccess, Inc., 7205 Waelti Dr., (32940). 321-752-9040.

800-930-5818. Fax: 321-752-1990. Website: www. sign-access.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WEST PALM BEACH Absolute Signs “SERVICE” Inc., 1311 Commerce Lane Suite

10, Jupiter, FL (33458). 561-744-8030. Fax: 561-744-2004. Website: 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.

DeNyse Signs, Inc. 4521 Industrial Access Rd. Douglasville, GA (30134). 770-942-0688. 800-941-SIGN. Fax: 770-489-0934. Email: jbloodworth@denyseco.com. Web: www.denyseco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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

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

Columbus Signs and Lighting, 2717 Warm Springs Rd Suite 4, Columbus Georgia (31904), 706-601-9466, Fax: 706-648-2956. 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 Columbus Signs and Lighting, 2717 Warm Springs Rd Suite

4, Columbus Georgia (31904), 706-601-9466, Fax: 706-648-2956. Columbussigns@windstream.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 416 East 41st Street, (83714). 208-345-2982. Fax: 208-345-3064. 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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 5000 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID (83854). 208-773-4718. Fax: 208-773-2739. 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. 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. 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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 254 Highland Ave., (83301). 208-733-1433. Fax: 208-736-1906. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

NSI Signs Inc., 100-110 W. Fay Ave., Addison, IL (60101). 866-NSI-SIGN. 866-(674-7446). 630-350-2333. Fax: 630-760-0777. E-mail: info@nsisign.com. Website: www.nsisign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ALTON Arrow Signs & Outdoor Advertising, Inc., 4545 N. Alby St.,

PO Box 163. Godfrey, IL (62035). 618-466-0818. Fax: 618-466-3476. Website: www.arrowsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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.

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CARBONDALEPiros 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.

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.

Weatherford Sign Co. 219 Weatherford Lane, Carbondale, IL (62902). 618-529-2000. Fax: 618-549-7446. Email: signgang@verizon.net. 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.

NSI Signs Inc., 100-110 W. Fay Ave., Addison, IL (60101). 866-NSI-SIGN. 866-(674-7446). 630-350-2333. Fax: 630-760-0777. E-mail: info@nsisign.com. Website: www.nsisign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Neon Prism Electric Sign Co., Inc., 1213 Paramount Pkwy., Batavia, IL (60510). 630-879-1010. Fax: 630-879-1018. Email: 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.

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.

DEKALBDoe Signs Inc., 1218 University Dr., Dekalb, IL (60115)

815-762-5505. Email: doesigns@hotmail.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Neon Prism Electric Sign Co., Inc., 1213 Paramount Pkwy., Batavia, IL (60510). 630-879-1010. Fax: 630-879-1018. Email: 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.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.

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.

KANKAKEE Friendly Signs, 1281 N. Schuyler Ave. (60901). 815-933-

7070. Fax: 815-933-4325. Email: fsidesign@yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

LITCHFIELD 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SPRINGFIELD 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.

Prairie Signs, 1215 Warriner, Normal, IL (61761). 309-452-0463. 800-611-9090. Fax: 309-454-8741. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.E-mail: acarby@prairiesigns.com. Website: www.prairiesigns.com.

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.

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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., 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.

B&J Business Services LLC. Sign Hangers. 3108 Gerrard Ave. Indianapolis, IN (46224). 317-328-7035. Fax: 317-328-8955. 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.

RIChMONDWaltenburg Sign Co., 126 N. 6th St. (47374). 765-966-

4635. Fax: 765-966-4635. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SOUth bEND North American Signs, P.O. Box 30, South Bend, IN.

(46624). 574-234-5252. 800-348-5000. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Burkhart Adv., 1247 Mishawaka Ave. P.O. Box 536 (46624). 800-777-8122. 574-234-4444. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..

Premiere Signs, 400 N. Main St., Goshen, IN (46528). 800-487-8180. 574-533-4575. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

US Signcrafters, 216 Lincolnway East, Osceola, IN (46561). 219-674-5055. 800-659-6319. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

IOWAEagle Sign Co., 5130 Park Ave. (50321). 800-307-8186.

Fax: 515-243-5313. E-mail: 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 Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc., 4620 J St. S.W. (52404).

319-366-5312. 800-332-8403. Fax: 319-366-6493. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLINtON Hansen Sign Co., 1721 13th Ave. S. (52732). 563-242-

7415. Fax: 563-242-0137. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COUNCIL bLUFFS Superior Lighting Inc. 2121 South 24th st., (68108).

402-345-0800, 800-994-5267, Fax: 402-345-0815. Email: 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.

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.

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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.

Miracle Signs Inc., 3611 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS (67219). 316-832-1177. E-mail: joe@miraclesigns.biz. brian@miraclesigns.biz. Website: www.miraclesigns.biz. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Tri Mark Signworks Inc., 319 S. Oak (67213). 316-263-2224. 866-263-2224. Fax: 316-263-1463. E-mail: sales@ trimarksignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

KENTUCKYASHLAND

Advertising Art Sign Co., 915 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV. (25701). 304-525-6188. Fax: 304-697-5258. E-mail: 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.

Commonwealth Signs, 1824 Berry Blvd., (40215). 502-368-7554. Fax: 502-361-4490. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Cummings Sign Co., P.O. Box 9008 (40209). 502-361-9226. Fax: 502-361-9229. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Derby City Sign & Electric, Inc., 1427 Hugh Ave. (40213). 502-454-9512. Fax: 502-454-9495. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Louisville Sign Co., Inc., 270 Ranch Rd., (40047) 502-957-2161. Fax: 502-957-4161. E-mail: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LAFAYETTE 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.

Universal Mfg. & Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 61947, (70596-1947). 337-234-1466. Fax: 337-234-2180. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAKE CHARLESKojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail:

kojissigns@bellsouth.net. Website: www.kojissigns.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.

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.

SHREVEPORT 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.

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.

YESCO., 3060 Knolin Dr. Unit 1. Bossier city, LA (71111). 800-775-4243. Fax: 318-741-3517. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SLIDELLA-1 Signs, Inc., 3950 Metropolitan St., New Orleans, LA

(70126). 800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kojis Signs - Signlite. 800-869-3804. Fax: 985-643-3758. Email: info@signlite.com. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SALISBURY Selby Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 127. Pocomoke City, MD

(21851). 410-957-1541. Fax: 410-957-1074. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SILVER SPRINGSterico Signs, Inc., 16159 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg,

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.

ViewPoint Sign and Awning, 40 Locke Dr., (01752) 800-636-3430. Fax: 508-303-8480. E-mail: service@viewpointsign .com. Website: www.viewpointsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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). 781-982-1466. 888-245-FORD. Fax: 781-982-9726. E-mail: 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.

800-285-SIGN Serving the Northeast

Fax: 413-448-2251 callahansign.com

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

MA (02188). 781-982-1466. 888-245-FORD. Fax: 781-982-9726. E-mail: 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.

WORCESTER MacKoul Sign & Lighting, 28 Wales St., Milbury, MA (01527).

508-753-5793. 508-831-9644. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MICHIGANANN ARBOR

Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035). 586-791-7900. Fax: 586-791-7788. E-mail: alliedsigns @alliedsignsinc.com. Website: www.alliedsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fritz Advertising Company, 8032 Spring Arbor Rd., Spring Arbor, MI (49283). 517-750-1990. 517-750-9226. E-mail: 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.

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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.

Great Lakes Electrical Sign, 13506 helen St., (48212). 313-365-2500. Fax: 313-365-0521. E-mail: service@greatlakesdetroit.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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 HAVEN Advanced 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.

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.

RWL Sign Company, LLC, 6185 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI (49009). 269-372-3629. Fax: 269-372-9690. E-mail: mark@rwlsign.com / tim@rwlsign.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9..

HOLLAND Advanced 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.

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.

KALAMAZOO RWL Sign Company, LLC, 6185 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo,

MI (49009). 269-372-3629. Fax: 269-372-9690. E-mail: mark@rwlsign.com / tim@rwlsign.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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.

RWL Sign Company, LLC, 6185 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI (49009). 269-372-3629. Fax: 269-372-9690. E-mail: mark@rwlsign.com / dave@rwlsign.com. Website: www.rwlsign.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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

FAX: 906-228-8691. E-mail: 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.

MUSKEGON Advanced 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.

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.

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. (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 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.

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.

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.

Todd Signs, 5147 Miller Trunk Hwy. (55811). 218-729-6800. Fax: 218-729-6434. Email: info@toddsigns.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.

Boo Doo Signs Inc., 29021 Feldspar St NW., Princeton, MN (55371). 763-444-0212, 888-265-7115, Fax: 763-444-8305. Website: BooDooSigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kaufman Sign Company, 2714 East 33rd St. (55406). 612-788-6828. Fax: 612-788-6715. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Leroy Signs Inc., 6325 ‘Welcome’ Ave. N., (55429). 763-535-0080. Fax: 763-533-2593. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mathey Sign, 8862 Zealand Ave. N. Unit C., Brooklyn Park, MN (55445). 763-416-1423. 763-425-1835. Email: 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.

Spectrum Sign Systems, Inc. 2025 Gateway Circle, (55038). 651-429-6100. Fax: 651-429-6190. Email: info@spectrum-signs.com. Website: www.spectrum-signs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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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.

Winkels Electric, Inc., 111 21st St. SE (55904). 507-288-4515. Fax: 507-288-4841. E-mail: tim@winkelselectric .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. CLOUD Signcrafters, 7775 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, MN (55432).

763-571-2995. Fax: 763-571-3588. Website: www. scoutdoor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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.

Spectrum Sign Systems, Inc. 2025 Gateway Circle, (55038). 651-429-6100. Fax: 651-429-6190. Email: info@spectrum-signs.com. Website: www.spectrum-signs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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.

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. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLEVELANDDelta Sign Shop and Electrical Service, P.O. Box 4614,

Greenville, MS (38704). 662-378-8394. 800-748-8920. (cell) 662-822-0888. Fax: 662-378-8217. E-mail: d_signs@bellsouth.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLUMBUS Mid-South Signs, Inc., 8643 Hwy., 182 East Columbus,

MS (39702) 662-327-7807. 800-728-8869. Fax: 662-327-7585. Email: rice-mss@cableone.net. stan-mss@cableone.net. Website: www.midsouthsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREENVILLE Delta Sign Shop and Electrical Service, P.O. Box 4614,

Greenville, MS (38704). 662-378-8394. 800-748-8920. (cell) 662-822-0888. Fax: 662-378-8217. E-mail: d_signs@bellsouth.net. 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.

GREENWOODDelta Sign Shop and Electrical Service, P.O. Box 4614,

Greenville, MS (38704). 662-378-8394. 800-748-8920. (cell) 662-822-0888. Fax: 662-378-8217. E-mail: d_signs@bellsouth.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jones Signs, 2810 Highway 82 East, Greenwood, MS (38930). 662-453-2432. Fax: 662-453-2244. Email: jonessigns@msn.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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 10447 Lemoyne Blvd., D’Iberville, MS (39540). 228-354-8008. Fax: 228-354-8009. 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.

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.

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.

TUNICAYoung Electric Sign Company, PO Box 669, Robinsonville,

MS (38664). 228-354-8008. Fax: 228-354-8009. 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, 18023 US Hwy 61 S. (63801).

800-471-0121. Fax: 573-471-9462. E-mail:allsignspoint@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 Henderson Sign & Neon, Inc., 1653 East State Hwy. 76,

Branson, MO (65616). Mailing: P.O. Box 964 (65615-0964). 417-334-6528. Fax: 417-334-5418. E-mail: hendersonsigns@centurytel.net. Website: www.henderson sign.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.

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.

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., 915 W. 23 St., Independence,

MO (64055). 816-252-4511. Fax: 816-252-3694. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

KC Sign Express, Inc., 5033 Mackey Overland Park, KS (66203). 913-432-2500. Fax: 913-432-2882. 2-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Luminous Neon Art & Sign Systems, 1255 N. Winchester, Olathe, KS (66061). 913-780-3330. Fax: 913-780-3353. E-mail: 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.

96 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MARCH 2011

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.

Signs Etc., 918 Weber Rd., Farmington, MO (63640). 573-756-9000, 800-756-9006, Fax: 573-756-6206. Email: keven@signsetconline.com, Website: signsetconline.com. 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, Springfield, MO (65810). 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 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.

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.

WASHINGTONPiros 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.

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.

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.

BOZEMAN Gallatin Valley Signs, 400 Bryant Street, Bozeman, MT

(59715). 406-586-5042. Fax: 406-585-9737. E-mail: bruce@signsofmontana.com. Website: www.signsofmontana.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Products Inc., 1425 Monad Rd., P.O. Box 20955, Billings, MT (59104). 406-252-6348. Fax: 406-252-6654. E-mail: sales@signproductsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HELENAYESCO 2707 Broadwater Avenue. Helena, MT (59602).

406-443-4172. Fax: 406-443-3840. 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.JUNEhewsigns.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.

NEVADASuperior Electrical Adv., Inc., 1700 West Anaheim St., Long

Beach, CA (90813). 562-495-3808. 800-995-9099. Fax: 562-435-1867. Website: www.superiorsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CARSON CITYAinor 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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 2414 “A” Curry St., Carson City, NV (89703). 775-359-3131. Fax: 775-359-8738. 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. 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.

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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 5119 S Cameron St. (89118). 702-876-8080. Fax: 702-944-4500. 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. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WENDOVER Young Electric Sign Company, 550 Mesa St., Wendover, NV

(89883). 775-664-4243. Fax: 775-664-3840. 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.

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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.

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.

AVENELMichael Anthony Sign & Awning Co., 21 Randolf Ave.,

Avenel, NJ (07001). 201-333-8166. Fax: 732-453-6126. Email: sales@masign.com. Website: www.masign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHERRY HILLS.T. Electric Inc., 829 Beechwood Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ

(08002). 856-616-1231. Fax: 856-616-1250. E-mail: info@stelectricsigns.com Website: www.stelectricsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

349-8499. 800-834-8499. Fax: 732-505-3673. E-mail: 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). 505-524-3601. Fax: 505-524-3602. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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.

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.

DEMINGSuperior Sign & Lighting Inc., 2001 E. Lohman, Bldg. 110,

#287, Las Cruces, NM (88001). 505-541-4595. 800-530-8699. Fax: 915-629-9105. 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, North Elks Dr., P.O. Box 1315. (88004).

505-524-3601. Fax: 505-524-3602. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Superior Sign & Lighting Inc., 2001 E. Lohman, Bldg. 110,

#287, P.O. Box 286, Las Cruces, NM (88001). 505-541-4595. 800-530-8699. Fax: 915-629-9105. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ROSWELL Superior Sign Crafts, P.O. Box 2844 (88202-2844). 505-

622-2238. Fax: 505-627-6972. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW YORKAccurate Signs & Electrical Maintenance Inc., 166 2nd

Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (11215). 718-788-0302, Fax: 718-788-0315. Email: accuratesignco@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

ALBANY Boni Sign Co., 1320 Rt. 9, Schodack, NY (12033) 518-732-

7704. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Callahan Sign Company, LLC, 117 Union St., Pittsfield, MA

(01201). 800-285-7446. Fax: 413-448-2251. Website: www.callahansign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gloede Neon Signs. 97 North Clinton Street. Poughkeepsie, NY (12601). 845-471-4366. Fax: 845-471-0987. Email: 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.

Snyder Signs and Neon Displays, 5 Highland Ave. (12205). 518-482-6366. Fax: 518-437-9285. 1-2-4-5-6-7-9

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.

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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.

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.

National Sign & Lighting, 185 Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage, NY (11804). 516-249-8960. Fax: 516-249-2433. E-mail: j.bragoli@nmisigns.com. Website: www.nmisigns.com. 5-6-7.

North Shore Neon Sign Co., Inc., 295 Skidmore Rd., Deer Park, L.I., NY (11729). 631-667-2500. Fax: 631-667-2509. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

M&G Services Sign Permit Expediters, 4250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 170, Holbrook, NY (11741). 631-467-4700, Fax: 631-467-4190. E-mail: mregina@mngservices.com.

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.

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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.

ASHEVILLE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BOONE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

CHARLOTTE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Casco Signs Inc., 1638 South Ridge Ave., Kannapolis, NC (28083). 704-788-9055. 877-521-2722. Fax: 704-932-9072. E-mail: kevin@cascosigns.com. Website: www.cascosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fletcher’s Signs & Service, 3105 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC. (27704). 919-683-1902. 1-888-354-7446. Fax: 919-688-6939. Website: www.fletchersign.net .1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HI-Works, LLC, 213 Butterfield Circle, Statesville, NC (28625). 704-871-6209. Fax: 704-883-8938. E-mail: buddy@hi-works.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

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 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.

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.

Sign World Inc., 200 Foster Ave. (28203). 704-529-4440. Fax: 704-529-4449. E-mail: signworld@bellsouth.net. Website: www.signworldnc.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs Unlimited Of Charlotte, Inc., P.O. Box 7364, (28241). 704-376-0315. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

CONCORD A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Casco Signs Inc., 1638 South Ridge Ave., Kannapolis, NC (28083). 704-788-9055. 877-521-2722. Fax: 704-932-9072. E-mail: kevin@cascosigns.com. Website: www.cascosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

CORNELIUS, DAVIDSON / LAKE NORMANA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DURHAM A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

Harlan Laws Corp., 304 Muldee St. (27703). 919-596-2124. Fax: 919-596-0421. Website: www.harlanslaws.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

McCorkle Sign company, Inc. 1107 E. Geer St., Durham, NC (27704). 919-687-7080. Toll Free: 800-781-7774. Fax: 919-687-4996. Email: 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.

Rite Lite Signs, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

Sign Technology Inc., 311 Berkley St., High Point, NC (27260). 336-887-3211. 800-767-0892. Fax: 336-887-5501. E-mail: signtechnology@triadbiz.rr.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FAYETTEVILLE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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.

GASTONIAA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Connection, 1660 Pacolet Ct. (28052). 704-868-4500. 800-922-2447. Fax: 704-868-4592. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

GOLDSBOROA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Casco Signs Inc., 1638 South Ridge Ave., Kannapolis, NC (28083). 704-788-9055. 877-521-2722. Fax: 704-932-9072. E-mail: kevin@cascosigns.com. Website: www.cascosigns.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.

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 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., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HI-Works, LLC, 213 Butterfield Circle, Statesville, NC (28625). 704-871-6209. Fax: 704-883-8938. E-mail: buddy@hi-works.biz. Website: www.hi-works.biz. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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.

100 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MARCH 2011

KANNAPOLISA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

KERNERSVILLE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

MOORESVILLE/LAKE NORMAN.AAA/Ad Sign Corporation, 6100 Gun Club Rd., Winston

Salem, NC (27103), 336-766-3000. 800-457-3701. Fax: 336-766-0698. Email: signs@adsigncorp.com. Website: www.adsigncorp.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC (27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

HI-Works, LLC, 213 Butterfield Circle, Statesville, NC (28625). 704-871-6209. Fax: 704-883-8938. E-mail: buddy@hi-works.biz. Website: www.hi-works.biz. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MT. AIRY A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

RALEIGHA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

Casco Signs Inc., 1638 South Ridge Ave., Kannapolis, NC (28083). 704-788-9055. 877-521-2722. Fax: 704-932-9072. E-mail: kevin@cascosigns.com. Website: www.cascosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Harrell Sign Co., 512 Pershing Rd., (27608). 919-832-6878. Fax: 919-832-4907. 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.

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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.

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.

STATESVILLE A&B/Burchette Sign Corp., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Hi-Works, LLC, 213 Butterfield Circle, Statesville, NC (28625). 704-871-6209. Fax: 704-883-8938. E-mail: buddy@hi-works.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.

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC (27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Casco Signs Inc., 1638 South Ridge Ave., Kannapolis, NC (28083). 704-788-9055. 877-521-2722. Fax: 704-932-9072. E-mail: kevin@cascosigns.com. Website: www.cascosigns.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., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC (27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Casco Signs Inc., 1638 South Ridge Ave., Kannapolis, NC (28083). 704-788-9055. 877-521-2722. Fax: 704-932-9072. E-mail: kevin@cascosigns.com. Website: www.cascosigns.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.

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

NORTH DAKOTABISMARCK

Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot, ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: baconsigns@srt.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Indigo Signworks, 735 Airport Road, Bismarck, ND (58504). 701-250-9696. Fax: 701-250-8686. E-mail: wayne@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DEVILS LAKE Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,

ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: baconsigns@srt.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.

DICKINSON Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,

ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: baconsigns@srt.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Indigo Signworks, 735 Airport Road, Bismarck, ND (58504). 701-250-9696. Fax: 701-250-8686. E-mail: 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 Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,

ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: baconsigns@srt.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Custom Graphics Signs & Designs, 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 Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,

ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: baconsigns@srt.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Custom Graphics Signs & Designs, 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 Bacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,

ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: baconsigns@srt.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Custom Graphics Signs & Designs, 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, 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 Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,

ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: baconsigns@srt.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Indigo Signworks, 735 Airport Road, Bismarck, ND (58504). 701-250-9696. Fax: 701-250-8686. E-mail: wayne@indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILLISTONBacon Signs Inc., 629 20th Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 3. Minot,

ND. (58702) 701-852-0331. 800-437-2058. Fax: 701-852-2261. E-mail: 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 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.

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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.

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 Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-

0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLEVELAND Adams Signs, 1100 Industrial Ave. SW. Massillion, OH

(44647). 888-886-9911. Fax: 330-832-6999. Website: www.adamsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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 Advance Sign Group,LLC 834 W. Third. Ave. Columbus,

OH (43212). 614-429-2111. Fax: 614-429-2150. E-mail: jimw@advancesigngroup.com. Website: www.advancesigngroup.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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. 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

Hanover Signs, 1771 Progress Ave., (43207). 614-443-8500. Fax: 614443-4809. Email: sales@hanoversigns.com. Web: www.hanoversigns.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.

Midwest Sign Solution, 5837 Karric Square Dr, Suite 173, Dublin, OH., (43016). 614-445-0646. 888-303-9636. Fax: 614-445-0636. E-mail: midwestsign@att.net. 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 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.

KAP Signs, 1608 Kuntz Rd., (45404). 937-223-2155 800-308-7446. Fax: 937-223-7603. E-mail: asnyder@KAPsigns.com. Website: www.KAPsigns.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.

FINDLAYToledo 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 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.

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 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.

WARRENMahoning Lighting & Maintenance Co., Inc., 848 Woodland

St. (44483). P.O. Box 4209, Warren, OH. (44482-4209). 330-393-5970. Fax: 330-394-8738. E-mail: mlmsigns@msn.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.

Mahoning Lighting & Maintenance Co., Inc., 848 Woodland St. (44483). P.O. Box 4209, Warren, OH. (44482-4209). 330-393-5970. Fax: 330-394-8738. E-mail: mlmsigns@msn.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.

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ZANESVILLE Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (43702-

0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OKLAHOMACLINTON

Johnson Signs Inc., 10057 N 2250 Rd., Arapaho, OK (73620). 580-323-6454. 800-259-3727. Fax: 580-323-0798. E-mail: johnsonsignsok@gmail.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ELK CITY Signs Unllimited LC, Rt. 4, Box 7265 (73644). 580-225-

3121. 877-525-3121. Fax: 580-225-1033. E-mail: oksignsunlimited@yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

LAWTON 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: pguthrie@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.

OREGONALBANY

Foress Sign Company, 30255 Hwy. 34, (97321). 541-928-5858. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COOS BAY Art Signs, 63006 Hwy 101 S. (97420). 541-267-7894. Fax:

541-267-3514. Email: art.signs@verizon.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

EUGENEES&A Sign & Awning Co., 89975 Prairie Rd., Eugene, OR

(97402). 541-485-5546. 800-285-3547. Fax: 541-485-5813. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Ramsay 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 ES&A Sign & Awning Co., 89975 Prairie Rd., Eugene, OR

(97402). 541-485-5546. 800-285-3547. Fax: 541-485-5813. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SALEM Cascade Signs & Neon, 2166 Wayside Terrace, N.E.

(97303). 503-378-0012. Fax: 503-362-8154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Ramsay Signs/Martin Bros. Signs, Inc., 204 Jefferson St., Eugene, OR (97402). 800-937-7446. 541-342-1769. Fax: 541-683-3291. E-mail: 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.Columbia River Sign And Design, 5277 Cherry Heights Rd.,

(97058). 541-296-5694. Fax: 541-298-2962. E-mail: cre@gorge.net. 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.

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.

BLOOMSBURGFieseler Neon Sign Co., P.O. Box 699. Wilkes-Barre, PA.

(18702). 570-655-2976. Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: ddourand@adelphia.net. Website: www.fieselerneons.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

21st Century Signs, 701 First St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA (17701). 570-368-3327. 800-909-2611. Fax: 570-368-8270. E-mail: 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. Fax: 814-371-8261. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..

EXTONGrid Sign Systems, 50 Senn Dr., Chester Springs, PA

(19425). 610-458-7510. 888-641-2145. Fax: 610-458-7560. E-mail: 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.

Atlas Sign Corp., 230 Northgate Drive, Warrendale, PA. (15086). 724-935-3620. 800-878-7446. Fax: 724-935-8788. Website: www.atlassigncorp.com1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Bunting Graphics Inc., 20 River Rd. Verona, PA (15147). 412-820-2200. 800-735-0445. Fax: 412-820-4404. E-mail: 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.

SCRANTON Creative Sign Services, 1315 Mt. Cobb Rd., Lake Ariel, PA

(18436). 570-689-7030. Fax: 570-689-7031. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fieseler Neon Sign Co., P.O. Box 699. Wilkes-Barre, PA. (18702). 570-655-2976. Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: ddourand@adelphia.net. Website: www.fieselerneons.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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STROUDSBURGFieseler Neon Signs, P.O. Box 699, Wilkes-Barre, PA

(18702). 570-655-2976. Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: ddourand@adelphia.net.. Website: www.fieselerneons.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 Neon Signs, P.O. Box 699 (18702). 570-655-2976.

Fax: 570-655-8159. E-mail: ddourand@adelphia.net. Website: www.fieselerneons.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WILLIAMSPORT 21st Century Signs, 701 First St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA

(17701). 570-368-3327. 800-909-2611. Fax: 570-368-8270. E-mail: 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

CHARLESTONCoastal Signs, 2583 Bengal St., N. Charleston, SC (29406-

9771). 843-813-5388. Fax: 843-797-5722. 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 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., P.O. Box 2381, Kernersville, NC

(27285). 336-996-6501. Fax: 336-996-0123. Website: www.burchettesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-788-7091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SPARTANBURG 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

Bristol Sign Co., P.O. Box 16938, Bristol, VA (24209-6938). 276-669-0811. 800-736-6180. Fax: 276-669-7120. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Snyder Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3647 CRS, Johnson City, TN (37602-3647). 423-282-6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. Website: www.snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLARKSVILLE Signs Now, 1537 Ft. Campbell Blvd. (37042). 931-503-

3030. Fax: 931-503-3035. E-mail: signsnow@clarksville .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

COLUMBIA Columbia Neon Co., Inc., 102 Nashville Hwy. (38401).

931-388-2455. Fax: 931-388-2456. E-mail: 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 Bristol Sign Co., P.O. Box 16938, Bristol, VA (24209-6938).

276-669-0811. 800-736-6180. Fax: 276-669-7120. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Snyder Signs, Inc., P.O. Box 3647, CRS (37601). 423-282-6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. Website: www.snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KINGSPORT Bristol Sign Co., P.O. Box 16938, Bristol, VA (24209-6938).

276-669-0811. 800-736-6180. Fax: 276-669-7120. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Snyder Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3647 CRS, Johnson City, TN (37602-3647). 423-282-6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. E-mail: 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.

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.

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Memphis Sign Erectors, Inc., 2234 Dunn Rd. (38114). P.O. Box 18944 (38181-0944). 901-365-9119. Fax: 901-365-2730. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mid-South Signs, 3726 Getwell Cove, Memphis, TN (38118). 901-365-4379. Fax: 866-800-8441. Fax: 901-367-0661 Email: rice-mss@cableone.net. stan-mss@cableone.net. Website: www.midsouthsigns.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

YESCO PO Box 669, Robinsonville, MS (38664). 228-354-8008. Fax: 228-354-8009. 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.

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.

Wellborn Sign Co., 700 E. 10th (79101). 806-331-3563. Fax: 806-331-3569. E-mail: michael@wsignco.com. Website: www.wsignco.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 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.

BROWNSVILLE A-1 Skylite Signs, P.O. Box 1059, McAllen, TX (78505). 956-

588-4000. 866-659-1454. Fax: 956-588-4002. Email: info@A1skylitesigns.com. Website: www.A1skylitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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. 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 534 Sandy Lane (79907). 915-872-9900.

877-9902. Fax: 915-872-9990. E-mail: rfrancis@ elp.rr.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Sunland Signs, P.O. Box 971093, (79997). 915-590-1901. 800-848-2676. Fax: 915-590-1903. E-mail: sunland signs@sbcglobal.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Superior Sign & Lighting, 11445 Cedar Oak. El Paso, TX (79936). 915-629-9100. Fax: 915-629-9105. 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.

Advance Sign Company, 813 FM 917 West, Joshua, TX (76058). 817-558-9229. 817-645-6763. E-mail: asigns@hpnc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Advantage Signs Inc., 3100 Handley-Ederville Rd., Suite B. Rihland Hills, TX (76118). 817-589-8588. Fax: 817-595-7510. Website: www.advantagecgssigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Delta Signs, 1802 Hickory Drive. Fort Worth, TX (76117). 817-838-0213. Metro 866-643-3582. Fax: 817-665-0167. E-mail: 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.

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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.

HARLINGEN A-1 Skylite Signs, P.O. Box 1059, McAllen, TX (78505). 956-

588-4000. 866-659-1454. Fax: 956-588-4002. Email: info@A1skylitesigns.com. Website: www.A1skylitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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.

Ad Display Sign Systems, Inc., 27255 Katy Freeway. Katy, TX (77494). 281-392-2828. Fax: 281-392-7446. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Bakers’ Sign & Lighting, Installation & Electrical, P.O. Box 8563, Grangerland, TX (77302). 936-446-1239. Fax: 936-231-1220.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

Brothers Lighting & Electrical Specialist, Inc., 303 Wells Fargo Dr., Ste B-16, Houston, TX (77090). 281-444-7737. Fax: 281-444-7720. Website: www.brotherslighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MCP Neon & Sign, 31702 Industrial Park Dr., Pinehurst, Tx. (77362). 281-356-9095. Fax: 866-545-8674. sales@mcpsign.com, www.mcpsign.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.

Quality Signs, Inc., 10205 Market St., (77029). 713-671-9222. FAX: 713-674-3837. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Reliable Signs, 8732 Meadowcroft, Houston, TX. (77063). 713-781-0504. Fax: 713-781-0191. Email: steve@reliable-sign.com. Website: reliable-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

State Sign Corporation, 7630 Hansen Rd. (77061). 713-943-1832. Fax: 713-943-9771. E-mail: 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.

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.

LAREDOA-1 Signs W.S.L., 20286 FM 2252 (78266) 830-609-6246

office. 830-609-2220 shop. Fax: 830-609-4660. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Gulf Coast Sign Co., 951 Falcon Blvd., San Benito, TX (78586). 956-399-0755. Fax: 956-399 0757.angel@gulfcoastsigncompany.com or david@gulfcoastsigncompany.com. Web: www.gulfcoastsigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Rapid Signs & Neon. P.O. Box 2562. Laredo, TX (78040). or 2015 Pappas St. Laredo, TX (78044). 956-722-2050. 866-922-2050. Fax: 956-722-3007. Email: Loidal@aol.com. 5-6-7-9.

LONGvIEwDesign Center Signs, 3501 SSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX

(75701), 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 Bob’s Sign Service, 6540 122nd St. (79424). 806-789-5616.

806-794-5021. E-mail: bob’ssignservicetexasonline.net. 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 A-1 Skylite Signs, P.O. Box 1059, McAllen, TX (78505). 956-

588-4000. 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). 956-628-7831. 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.

NACOGDOCHESMonday 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

SAN ANTONIO A-1 Signs-WSL, 20286 FM 2252, (78266). 830-609-6246.

Fax: 830-609-4660. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Website: www.a1signstexas.com.

Aetna Sign Group, Ltd., 300 Austin Hwy., Ste. 100, (78209). 210-826-2800. Fax: 210-477-2323. Website: www.aetnasign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Facility Solutions Group, 11115 Iota Drive., (78217). 210-657-2357. Fax: 210-657-6760. E-mail: chrisf@fsgi.com. Website: www.fsgi.com. 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.

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.

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.

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, 3501 SSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX

(75701), 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.

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.

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.

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UTAHCEDAR 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 Young Electric Sign Company. 1651 North 1000 West,

Logan, UT (84321). 435-774-8800. Fax: 435-774-8801. 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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 2767 Industrial Dr., (84401). 801-621-4710. Fax: 801-399-9648. 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.

Young Electric Sign Company, 997 North, 1580 West, Orem, UT (84057). 801-226-1600. Fax: 801-762-0036. 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, VT (84104) 801-487-8481. Fax: 801-467-3447. 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. 244 North Westview Dr., #1, (84720). 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. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VERMONTTwin State Signs Inc., 14 Gauthier Dr., Essex Junction, VT

(05452-2825). 802-872-8949. 800-696-7289.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VIRGINIAARK Sign Services, Inc., 3622 East St., Hyattsville, MD

(20785). 301-384-1300. 888-275-SIGN(7446). Fax: 301-384-1304. E-mail: 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 Bristol Sign Co., P.O. Box 16938, Bristol, VA (24209-6938).

276-669-0811. 800-736-6180. Fax: 276-669-7120. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Snyder Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3647 CRS, Johnson City, TN (37602-3647). 423-282-6221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. Website: www.snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHARLOTTESVILLE Hightech Signs Electrical, 2165 Seminole Trail (22901). 800-

482-6603. Fax: 434-974-6898. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Moore Sign Corp., 901 Old Bermuda Hundres Rd., Chester,

VA (23836). 804-748-5836. Fax: 804-748-3055. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHESAPEAKE Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757-

545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: sales@talleyanchor.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.

DANVILLEGary’s Sign Service. 221 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA

(24540). 434-836-0248. Fax: 434-836-3004. Email: gary.signs@verizon.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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: sales@talleyanchor.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: sales@talleyanchor.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: sales@talleyanchor.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: sales@talleyanchor.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RICHMOND Brooks-Gray Sign Co., Inc., 2661 Hull St. (23224). 804-233-

4343. Fax: 804-233-4384. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.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: sales@talleyanchor.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: sales@talleyanchor.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WINCHESTER 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.

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.

WASHINGTONABERDEEN

Phoenix Sign Company, P.O. Box 497 (98520). 360-532-1111. Fax: 360-533-7016. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

AUBURNLumin-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.

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.

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OLYMPIA Capitol Sign & Awning, P.O. Box 8106, Lacey, WA (98509).

360-493-6070. 888-948-2024. Fax: 360-459-3612. E-mail: capsign@qwest.net. 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. Web: 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.

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W.J. Strickler Signs, Inc., 16803 S. Notley Rd., Hagerstown, MD (21740). 301-790-3555. 800-222-0387. Fax: 301-582-1475. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHARLESTON Advertising Art Sign Co., 915 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV.

(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., 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.

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.

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.

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 Graves signs Inc., 4314 Taylor Ave., Racine, WI (53405).

262-898-1897. Email: gravessigns@gmail.comSign-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.

Wisconsin Sign & Graphics, LLC, 2182 County Road MM, Fitchburg, WI (53575) 608-291-0240, 811-870-5705. Fax: 608-291-0240. Email: gretchen@wissign.com, Website: www.wissign.com. 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 Poblocki Sign Co. LLC. 922 S. 70th St. (53214). 414-453-

4010. Fax: 414-453-3070. Website: www.poblocki.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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 Graves signs Inc., 4314 Taylor Ave., Racine, WI (53405).

262-898-1897. Email: gravessigns@gmail.comSign-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.

Todd Signs, 5147 Miller Trunk Hwy. Duluth, MN (55811). Email: info@toddsigns.com. 218-729-6800. Fax: 218-729-6434. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WAUSAU D & L Signs, Inc., 5307 Fuller St., Weston, WI (54476). 715-

359-8846. Fax: 715-355-1599. E-mail: 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.

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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.

Sign Products Inc., 1425 Monad Rd., P.O. Box 20955, Billings, MT (59104). 406-252-6348. Fax: 406-252-6654. E-mail: sales@signproductsinc.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.

Schlosser Signs, Inc., 3597 DraftHorse Ct. Loveland, CO. (80538). 970-593-1334. 888-309-5571. Fax: 970-593-0443. E-mail: info@schlossersigns.com. Website: www.schlossersigns.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.

LARAMIESchlosser Signs, Inc., 3597 DraftHorse Ct. Loveland, CO.

(80538). 970-593-1334. 888-309-5571. Fax: 970-593-0443. E-mail: info@schlossersigns.com. Website: www.schlossersigns.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.

CANADAGrant Sign Service Inc., 503 Carlingview Drive, Toronto,

Ontario, M9W 5H2 416-213-0993, 800-667-4554, Fax: 416-213-9531. E-mail: info@grantsigngroup.com. Website: www.grantsigngroup.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VANCOUVER, 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: gtalbot@enseignesbarbo.com. Website: www.barbosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PUERTO RICOSAN JUAN

Image Builders/Multi Plastics Inc., P.O. Box 907, Saint Just, PR (00978-0907). 787-761-4010. Fax: 787-748-2310. Luis E. Marini Roig (President and CEO) 787-379-5649. E-mail: sales@imagebuilderspr.com. Website: www.imagebuilderspr.com. LIC #:00RL2-123450-00840.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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You heard it here first. Mike Freeborg for the Senate (or House)! The YESCO Electronics (separate from the YESCO sign companies) director of sales and marketing has spear-headed a balanced presentation about electronic message centers (EMCs) that could serve as a template for bipar-tisanship in Congress. His 65-page PowerPoint presenta-tion, accurately entitled “Finding Common Ground (FCG),” is gaining acceptance (tangibly with 2 CM credits for Colorado planners).

Yes, he outlines seven community-oriented benefits of EMCs, such as: Testimonials prove they work. Photos show their aesthetic value. Calculations demonstrate the increased tax revenue.

But Freeborg also incorporates the 180° view: communities’ fears and concerns. Some of the questions the presentation poses and subsequently answers include:• How do we strike a balance between their use and

community aesthetics?• How do we regulate them in ways that are under-

standable and enforceable?• Can the community-at-large benefit from them?

Freeborg acknowledges subjective objections and cate-gorizes them into tangible components. He knows the catalyst for most “sign blight” uproars, so he includes a slide about “that one sign” problem. Often, a single sign (which may even exist in a neighboring town!) “is too [fill in the blank]” and kindles fear in a community’s collective heart. He unmasks these “what if” fears of the unknown to reveal solvable realities.

Freeborg isolates common concerns – hold times, transition method and duration, and brightness – legiti-mizes them, and shows how communities can make subsequent win-win choices.

Patti King is well known in the sign industry as executive director of many Western sign associations. But I just learned she has worn a different hat even longer as the executive director of the Arizona chapter of the American Planning Assn. (APA). Later this year, she anticipates 70-80 planners will see the Freeborg presentation at an Arizona APA chapter meeting.

“I think it’s excellent, from the perspective of both the sign industry and planners. It’s balanced and objective, and it shares information rather than selling it,” she said.

She anticipates the Washington State APA chapter and the Northwest Sign Council will jointly view the presentation later this year as well.

In 2010, APA chapter meetings in Northglenn and Fountain, CO, featured the presentation, with probably 50 planners collectively in attendance. Bill Brown, the

Denver-based division manager for YESCO, and presi-dent of the newly revamped Colorado Sign Assn., said FCG helped spur “the most cooperative [regulatory] environment we’ve seen.”

On a scale of 1-5, for 19 specific assessments, plan-ners who attended these two sessions gave FCG 4.0 or higher 15 times. A 4.7 average score confirmed the statement: “Other planners would benefit from seeing the Finding Common Ground presentation.”

The mayor and city manager in Woodland Park sent Freeborg a letter that read “You made a complex and multi-faceted issue easy to understand. Your professiona-lism was obvious, and your credibility was quickly esta-blished.” They lauded the “fair and balanced approach.”

The FCG impetus? No love lost in Loveland. Colorado, that is. Early in 2009, that city’s planning staff was perplexed about how to manage EMCs. The lead planner compiled an unintelligible, foot-high stack of product information, sign codes and data. Overwhelmed, she nonetheless did her best to piece together a proposed code. The result? “Sharp criticism from both the business community and the community at large.”

So Freeborg synthesized a presentation. She liked it. She showed it to the rest of her staff. They liked it. They thought the Planning & Zoning Commission members would like it. They did. So they thought the city council should see it. Then Freeborg was asked to come in and answer questions at a council meeting.

Meanwhile, enraged chamber of commerce officials wrote to the city to protest the proposed code’s restric-tions. But Freeborg realized that even some of the chamber’s demands would actually be harmful, so he made a similar presentation to the chamber.

Six months of effort produced a consensus sign code. Except that Freeborg was exhausted from travel and the night meetings. Hence, he developed FCG. To date, he’s presented it more than 50 times.

Freeborg will be part of a panel at the ISA show next month, along with Michael Wardle, associate general counsel for YESCO, and Daktronics’ Roger Brown. (Wardle chairs ISA’s task force on EMCs, and I’ve worked with him in conjunction with the Signage Foundation Inc.) Although FCG isn’t being presented, per se, “Some elements of FCG will be discussed there, I’m sure,” Freeborg said.

In an ideal world, some version of FCG would be presented at the annual American Planning Assn. meeting. Freeborg said, “I’ve reached out to them with no response yet.” n

Finding Common GroundMike Freeborg’s balanced view of EMCs has APA approval

“You made a complex and multi-faceted issue easy to understand.”

– Colorado MayorEDITORIALLY SPEAKINGBy Wade Swormstedt

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