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55 The 5th annual Vehicle Graphics Contest!The deadline is July 15. Start taking those photos!

56 Times Square: The Revival of the Fittestby Louis M. BrillThe latest and greatest from the Great White Way

62 Going to Groundby Steve AustGraphics that will “fl oor” you

66 LED Case Studies and Moreby Darek JohnsonFrom EMCs to windows to channel letters

68 Toolbox 101by Darek JohnsonAn inside look at an installation truck

70 From Turn of the Century to Cellularby Wade SwormstedtSignage US’ new niche after 100 years

COLUMNS and DEPARTMENTS6 ST Update by Steve Aust

Welcome Robin!; French sign awards; Scotland’s Parliament

12 Technology Update by Darek JohnsonAll that glitters

16 Vinyl Apps by Steve AustA graphic power play

22 Strictly Commercial by Mike BethuneSomething fi shy in Honduras

28 The Moving Message by Bob KlausmeierLED screen calibration

34 Sign Museum News by Tod SwormstedtAcquiring the Suder’s and Big Top signs

36 Lighting Techniques by Marcus ThielenNeon transformer calculations

42 Technology Review by Chris and Kathi MorrisonMutoh’s SpectroVue VM-10 spectrophotometer

46 New ProductsProduct Showcase: Design Software

81 Industry News111 Advertising Index112 Editorially Speaking by Pat Knapp

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

DESIGN & PRODUCTIONJeff Russ senior art directorLinda Volz production supervisor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“Guid Gear” for Scotland’s ParliamentAyr, Scotland’s Owen Kerr Signs completed its commission to produce signage for various committee rooms for Scotland’s Parliament building. Kerr says Parliamentary officials contacted him about producing signs that provide background inspiration about such legendary Scots as poet (and Ayr native) Robert Burns, the Auld Lang Syne author; scientist Alexander Fleming, who discovered the penicillin vaccine; and econo-mist Adam Smith, who wrote The Wealth of Nations.

The simple, but elegant, environmental graphics feature an image of each historical figure, with brief biographies in English and Gaelic. The

signs comprise oak backplates; polished acrylic panels with reverse, thermal-transfer graphics; and stainless-steel standoffs.

Ayr’s Parliamentary representative, John Scott, said, “I am delighted to offer Owen Kerr Signs my congratula-tions. And, it’s highly appropriate the Burns Room sign was produced by an Ayr company.”

Our Own Big TopIf there’s one thing that makes us happier than the circus coming to town, it’s when signage receives the recognition it deserves. Imagine our surprise when signage and the “big top” converged at the opening of the Cincinnati Art Museum’s “The Amazing American Circus Poster” exhibition.

Organized by the Cincinnati Art Museum and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, this exhibition showcases the work of Cincinnati-based Strobridge Lithographing Co., a leading printer at the turn of the 20th Century. The exhibit features 80 posters, all created between 1878 and 1939.

The exhibition will remain in Cincinnati until July 10, when it will travel to the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, FL.

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Vive Le France!For 10 years, Synafel, France’s sign-industry associa-tion, has presented the Icona D’Or Awards to honor signage and graphic excellence. At the latest edition, held February 10 at Paris’ Paradis Latin, Synafel presented nine awards for distinctive French environ-mental graphics. The winners were:• Creativity Award: Des Signs and Florence Bourel

for their environmental-graphics program devel-oped for the Levallois Aquatic Center;

• Network Sign Award (multi-sign program): AG2R La Mondiale (an insurance company with 140 French sales offices);

• Unit Sign Award: Actif Signal, produced for Paris Seine (Parisian estate agents)

• Signage Award: Hurlevent College program designed for Forbach’s tourist route

• Marquage (graphics) and Décor: Art Boulevard’s program for Paris’ Musée à Ciel Ouvert (Museum of Open Sky)

• Technical Innovation Award: Reuni Pub Sign rede-sign for France’s La Poste La Banque Postale

• Export Award: Defi France for its Samsung building sign installed in Warsaw (above)

• Special Jury Award: Boscher Image & Signaletique for the sign program for the Richelieu National Library of France

• And, Public’s Choice Award: Enseignes Francois for its environmental graphics for the social-finance week at Paris’ Palais Brongniart

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LettersI’ve just had the company P.O. box mail forwarded to my house. So, for the first time in a couple of years, I read an issue of ST. And, as was my habit in times past, the first thing I did was turn to the editorial page and read Wade’s editorial. Wade, you’ve still got it. Your editorial is still, by far, the best part of the magazine. I’m sure your forefathers are looking down from heaven, bursting with pride (and maybe even a little bit of envy). I wish I’d been as good at my job as you are at yours.

–Steve Metheny (retired), Birmingham, AL

I recently read (Theresa Jackson’s) article in the recent February issue relating to Vectors and Bitmaps. Very interesting and to the point. Look forward to reading your articles in future issues. Keep up the good writing. Thank you so much!

– Hasu Patel, Atlanta

Hi Darek! I just read your “Bauhaus” column in the March issue. I have been intrigued by the movement ever since I began design school in 2001. I love your reference to Helvetica as “khaki pants corporate,” as I very much agree. I have a Bauhaus poster that was done many years ago: www.coroflat.com/abbyroc.

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I think the falling-cow story, my favorite urban legend, is much more believable than, say, the concrete-filled convertible or hook-in-the-car-door narratives.

Remember the falling-cow story? An air-cargo crew, for unsaid reasons, loads a cow that spooks after takeoff – it rips loose and commences to wreck the aircraft’s interior.

Cows can weigh up to 600 lbs. – possibly more when angry.

One story account says the aircrew was Russian. In my mind, it was a USAF C-130E aircrew, because I’ve worked with those guys. They’ll fly anything, anywhere.

They’ll also toss anything over-board, to save the aircraft.

If you’ve seen the film Air America, you’ve seen the lifestyle.

The legend says the aircrew quickly made an “aircraft-over-cow” decision – they dropped the C-130E’s load ramp, then herded the clat-tering cow aft until, horror-struck, it tumbled from the wind-swept ramp.

The legend says the falling cow landed on, and sank, a small Asian fishing boat. It says the fishermen leaped overboard, just in time.

If the story is true – and I think it could be – I’ll bet the surviving fish-ermen cringe every time they hear the drone of an airplane.

Or the moo of a cow.

You can’t live long on this planet before you get some bad (falling cow) news. Most of us learned this at age two, when a parent first said “no” and meant it. Other “falling-cow” situations followed, espe-cially, perhaps, when we entered junior high school. To me, algebra was a falling cow.

Disruptive technologies are falling cows. Consider, for example, the impact of LCD screens to television-tube makers, or cell telephones to landline operators – or unmanned, aerial vehicles to Al Qaeda picnic planners.

Because newness passes, new technology is always of the moment. Obviously, all tools and processes were once new technology and, other than society’s imposed time/date stamp, many of these remain valuable. Sliced bread, for example, or Craftsman socket-wrench sets.

Therefore, a creative sign designer or builder shouldn’t hesitate to lope backwards and forwards through time, to grasp the best ideas and processes of any era – hand-crafted brushwork over computer-cut vinyl, for example – or wind-shimmered spangles to animate a signface.

Chicago’s shimmering signChicago-based, business journalist Liz Cunningham recently reported on Chicago’s new (Broadway and Wilson St.), Target store sign. The gigantic – 260-ft. wide by 15.5 ft. high – sign was designed for viewing from Chicago’s Transit Authority (CTA) trains. It shimmers in the wind, Liz writes, when the trains pass by.

You’ve seen spangle-decked bill-boards in Orlando or Atlantic City, right? And, you may have seen the shimmering, sequin-covered Chanel No. 5 bottle outside Paris’ Musee d’Orsay. It made fashion-magazine news last year. But, surely, a rail-road-track-bordering sign, that shim-mers as the train passes by, is low-tech animation at its highest point.

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All That GlittersChicago’s shimmering sign, biker art and urban legends

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an average weekday. The 9,000-lb. signface comprises

4,030, translucent, 12-in.-square SolaRay® panels that back 200,000 SolaRay discs. The loosely mounted discs, constructed of reflective, plas-ticized metal, vibrate and shimmer in the breeze.

Radiant Mfg. (Margate, FL) makes the SolarRay discs. You can order 0.75- or 1.5-in.-diameter discs in either circle or octagon shapes. Radiant will also manufacture custom shapes or colors. It provides a five-year, limited warranty against color fade or disc separation.

Reflecto-Lite (Coquitlam, BC, Canada) sells a similar product.

Target’s art department designed the sign, and then passed its file to Mike Downey of The Precision Group (TPG) Management, a Chicago-based, nationwide, installation company.

Downey partnered with MK Signs, Inc., (Chicago) to engineer and fabri-cate the sign. Six installers needed five days for installation. It also required a flagman, to slow the trains.

Liz quoted Downey: “In my 22 years in the photo and digital-imaging business, I’ve not seen a structural sign this size. It’s almost as long as a football field.”

Ride the CTA’s elevated orange line north to Howard St., or south to the Loop, Liz said, to see Chicago’s shimmering, Target sign.

Bikers in Cincinnati’s museumTalk about falling-cow surprises. Last fall, Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) presented a joint showing of decorated, custom motorcycles and biker-themed oil paintings. Cincinnati’s Dr. Stanley M. Kaplan, MD, psychiatrist, teacher and the CAC’s chair, suggested the motorcycle exhibit. He has traveled the U.S., Alaska, Canada and Nova Scotia on a Honda Gold Wing.

The motorcycles’ paint schemes were designed and pinstriped by Jim Farr (aka, “Dauber”), a promi-nent, Cincinnati artist who special-izes in automobile and motorcycle decoration. Although he’s one of America’s top pinstripers, Dauber also produces landscape paintings, illustrations, goldleaf and other artwork.

Dauber’s automotive-design career began in 1968, with drag-race car embellishments. Hot Rod, Drag Racing, and Airbrush Action magazines, as well as ST, have since featured his work.

The National Hot Rod Assn.’s Hall of Fame inducted him in 2006.

Accompanying the motorcycles was artist Rossen Crow’s collec-tion of seven, large, oil paintings, titled “Myth of the American Motorcycle. ” The paintings represent her view of America’s biker culture. Rossen earned her

BFA from New York’s School of Visual Arts and an MFA from Yale’s School of Art. She has exhibited in Los Angeles, Paris, London and New York City.

Dauber said the museum-exhib-ited motorcycle paint jobs pay homage to 9/11, the Vietnam War, the Civil War and ancient Egypt.

For example, an exhibited, jade-green Harley-Davidson FXSTS featured art-nouveau styled, goldleaf images of the Egyptian goddesses Isis and Nephthys, on opposing sides of the gas tank. The bike’s front fender displayed a multi-color, abstract image of ancient Egypt’s sacred scarab. The rear fender featured the Egyptian sky god, Horus. All of the bike’s artwork was applied on top of 22K goldleaf, Dauber said.

The CAC is a contemporary-art museum that exhibits painting, sculpture, photography, architec-ture, performance art and new media. Raphaela Platow is CAC’s director and chief curator. Justine Ludwig, CAC’s assistant curator, managed the motorcycle exhibit.

Dauber reverse-lettered a tiny, esoteric message on the Egyptian-themed bike’s tank underside that, reflected from the chrome air cleaner, said, “The road goes on forever.”

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This metal-flake covered 1994 Harley-Davidson, with a paint scheme designed by Cincinnati artist Jim Farr (“Dauber”), was originally built by custom-car builder Daren Schafer. His dad, Lou, also a custom builder, sprayed and finished the metal-flake paint. Dauber designed the flames, handpainted the cigar-smoking woodpecker and the motorcycle’s other artwork. Duane Toney owns the bike.

Dauber said the metal-flake paint, overall, might be 1⁄8 in. thick. It’s a series of color-sanded, clear-lacquer coats, but only the first few coats comprise aluminum flakes, the remaining (8 to 10 in all) coats create the depth illusion.

The red-feathered, cigar-smoking woodpecker is Clay Smith racing cams’ logo that was once as popular as the Rat Fink and Moon Eyes symbols.

The background painting is part of Rossen Crow’s “Myth of the American Motorcycle” collection.

“Dauber” and Darek Johnson (Left), ST’s senior technol-ogy editor/analyst, and resident gearhead, discuss hotrod paintwork at Cincinnati’s Cavalcade of Customs car show.

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Throughout most of the U.S., hockey is considered a peripheral sport. Ardent fans reside along the Eastern seaboard and in the upper Midwest, but support for warm-climate teams in Phoenix, Tampa Bay and Dallas can be fickle at best.

However, hockey permeates Canadian culture. My one trip north in 2001 occurred during the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Stanley Cup finals. Procuring a drink at the hotel bar during Game 7 required navi-gating through a more densely packed and frenzied crowd than any I’ve experienced at a Super Bowl gathering. So, although May usually triggers Americans to initiate summer plans, in Canada, it means

the NHL playoffs have hit high gear. The Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings and other top teams vie for Lord Stanley’s Cup and the ceremo-nial drink of champagne from the championship trophy’s bowl.

Pro Hockey Life (PHL) is a Canadian equipment and apparel chain founded in 1973. In 2007, its parent company, Sports Gilbert Rousseau (SGR), decided to expand PHL’s presence as a hockey-gear megastore across Canada. The theme? “Live the Game.” Marc Chapleau Designer, SGR’s commer-cial design firm, recommended Groupe BO Concepts (GBC) Anjou, QC, Canada, an environmental-graphics fabricator, for the project.

Since the plan’s inception, GBC has completely rebranded five existing stores, and produced signage and graphics for 15 new locations. Each of the 20 store’s environmental-graphics packages required 175 signs, which ranged from 5-in.-diameter, NHL decals to 12 x 80-ft. banners stretched over aluminum frames.

“The goal of the project was to create an innovative, commercial design, while working with such major partners as Bauer, Nike, Reebok, CCM and Warrior, to enhance the consumers’ shopping experience,” said Pierre Lachapelle, GBC’s sales and marketing director.

Each graphic evolved from more than 100 image files, supplied by the respective vendors, which GBC cropped to fit each store’s configura-tion for each brand’s display spaces. The team used Adobe Illustrator and customized PSD (Austin, TX) infor-mation-management software to craft the campaign’s content.

For curb appeal, GBC created more than 2,000 sq. ft. of murals for the store’s exterior. The shop printed graphics on Ultraflex 13-oz., matte-finish, frontlit banner material on an HP Scitex XP2700 UV-cure-ink, roll-to-roll printer. Lachapelle says the shop does no full-solvent-ink printing because of the inks’ high VOC content. To support the exte-rior murals, GBC implemented its in-house Meli-BO framing system that, according to the company, allows even tension across the banner’s surface and seamless graphic changeouts.

Creating customer buzz inside the store required a multifaceted plan as aggressive as a power-play surge toward the goal. A bright-red, 22-ft.-diameter, suspended ring hangs high above store shelves. GBC decorated the rings with the logos of all 30 NHL teams using FLEXcon’s BusMark

A Graphic Power PlayA Quebec shop produces a hat trick for a Canadian hockey-gear chain.

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Groupe BO Concepts (GBC) Anjou, QC, Canada, fabricated a comprehensive environmen-tal-graphics program for Pro Hockey Life (PHL), a Canadian hockey-equipment and para-phernalia chain. Each store’s graphic focal point comprises a 22-ft.-diameter, red ring, which GBC decorated with NHL team logos using FLEXcon’s BusMark film.

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GBC also fabricated several suspended, 5-ft.-diameter, rotating cylinders with aluminum frames covered with flexible, digitally printed, PVC panels. A small motor rotates the cylinder.

“We produced the graphics with the understanding that they would be retrofitted frequently,” he said.

For many of the stores’ interior perimeters, GBC implemented its proprietary Magne-BO graphic system, which comprises a perma-nent, magnetic backer covered with magnet-receptive, printable media. The printed film rolls over the backer (both the backer and media are laid flat for at least one hour at

room temperature prior to installa-tion) and can be replaced quickly with new graphics. Altogether, the shop used the magnetic-graphic system to create more than 3,000 sq. ft. of murals per store.

For the textured, concrete walls, GBC used 3M’s IJ-8624 textured-surface film. The shop used Clear

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letters for PHL’s skate shop with lettering router-cut from PVC sheet and laminated with mirror-finish, pressure-sensitive film. GBC also incorporated LED-lit, 1⁄2-in.-thick, POP lightboxes that highlight PHL’s broad product repertoire.

GBC required five- or six-week turnarounds to deliver each store’s graphics, and DesignGold Contracting Inc. (Toronto) installed each store’s graphics in approximately one week. n

Focus Imaging’s ClearVue 40%-perforated film to decorate windows and glass panels. The Vanier (QC) PHL location required 3,000 sq. ft. of perforated vinyl.

“The biggest challenge of the job was coordinating the logistics of graphics for all five sponsors to make sure all were handled efficiently,” Lachapelle said. “With so many different types of signage and graphics in one location, we consider this job a showcase of our capabilities.”

To supplement the branding provided by the vinyl-graphic system, GBC also fabricated such pieces as Nike’s signature swoosh as a 7-ft.-long, 5-in.-thick piece from high-gloss, white acrylic, and

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I’ve been making signs for roughly 25 years. Over the years, I’ve pro-duced signs for such diverse cus-tomers as attorneys, military bases, residential developments and Tampa’s local zoo, among others. I recently enjoyed creating a sign that would help build my reputation overseas.

Sondra Hill came into my shop and wanted to purchase a 4 x 4-ft. sign for her father, who owns a bait-and-tackle shop in Honduras. She’d grown up in Honduras, married a Marine and moved to the U.S. Sondra found me through a web search, and wanted a distinctive, 3-D sign. The “information super-highway” has become a very effec-tive sales tool.

Sondra wanted a panel that featured her father as a caricature. I asked for a picture of him and began producing a hand sketch. I created the other elements using CorelDraw 11.

Her father is an avid fisherman, so that presented a natural theme. And, for a dose of good-natured humor, in the background I added a dolphin, which mocks the carica-ture because the fish aren’t biting.

I plotted the pattern, using a Master™ TC 3000 vinyl plotter on Anchor Continental 226 high-tack stencil film, and applied it to the substrate – 1.5-in.-thick, 15-lb.

HDU. I use both Signs Art Products’ Sign•Foam 3 and Coastal Enterprises’ PrecisionBoard. They both work well (and both companies feature my work on their website galleries, so

Something Fishy in HondurasBethune Signs fabricates a bait-shop sign for export

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Mike Bethune, who’s sandblasted and handcarved signs for 25 years, produced this 4 x 4-ft. sign for Sondra Hill, a native of Honduras whose father still lives there. Sondra sent the sign to her father, an avid fisherman and bait-shop owner.

Mike achieved the sign’s texture by sandblasting for 45 minutes at 80 psi using a homemade grain frame. He separately carved the appliqué on HDU and bonded it to the surface using Gorilla Glue.

Mike works on the sign’s border using a Pfeil chisel. He prefers working with HDU because it carves more easily and more readily absorbs paint than redwood.

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I’m impartial). They’re superior to wood because they won’t rot or split; they carve consistently and absorb paint better.

I sandblasted the panel using a Smith 100 large air compressor and a 300-lb. sandpot filled with Dupont’s Starblast™ staurolite-sand abrasive. It was created to fabricate steel compo-nents and remove rust from bridges, but I’ve found Starblast blasts through HDU cleanly and effectively. I blasted at 80 psi for 45 minutes to achieve the desired depth.

To create fine details, I used a mixture of chisels, sanders, saws and a Dremel tool. To create the texture, I built my own grain frame. I think the commercially available versions create a surface texture that’s too uniform and doesn’t resemble real wood. An uneven pattern, with the occasional dimple or divot, looks more authentic.

To create the caricatured face,

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Equipment and MaterialsAdhesive: All-purpose wood glue, from Gorilla Glue Inc. (Cincinnati), (800) 966-3458 or www.gorillaglue.comAppliqué: Three-dimensional appliqué, made from 15-lb. high-density urethane (HDU) and carved with Pfeil chisels (Langenthal, Switzerland), www.pfeiltools.comPaint: Color Wheel acrylic-latex paint, from The Comex Group (Greenwood Village, CO), (720) 873-3060 or www.colorwheel.comPlotter: Master TC3000 vinyl plotter, from Master Warehouse (Orlando), (877) 893-3729 or www.masterwarehouse.com Sandblasting: Smith 100 large air compressor, from Air-Equip Direct (South Bend, IN), (219) 324-0481 or www.smithcompressors.comSoftware: Photoshop®, from Adobe (San Jose, CA), (408) 536-6000 or www.adobe.com; CorelDraw X4 software, from Corel Corp. (Ottawa, ON, Canada), www.corel.comStencil: Anchor 226 sandblasting stencil, from such suppliers as Midwest Sign & Screen Supply Co. (St. Paul, MN), (800) 328-6592 or www.midwestsign.comSubstrate: Fifteen-lb. HDU, from Sign Arts Products (Laguna Hills, CA), (800) 338-4030 or www.signfoam.com, or Coastal Enterprises (Orange, CA), (800) 845-0745 or www.precisionboard.comTools: Dremel tool, saws and sanders, available at home-improvement or building-supply stores

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I love that every day brings unique opportunities. I’m proud of the small part I’ve played in helping make Tampa a more beautiful place. And, it’s gratifying to know that, thousands of miles away, my sign might give someone, looking for lures to fish with along the Honduran coastline, a smile. n

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It’s better than what my competitors use, so I’m keeping it a secret. I only use vinyl on removable nameplates or if the customer requires it.

Normally, when I ship signs, I pack them in a plywood frame secured with 2 x 4s and sheathed in bubble wrap. But, Sondra will ship her father the sign, so I was spared creating a

I carved an appliqué using HDU that’s bonded to the panel’s surface with Gorilla Glue. I decorated the signface with Color Wheel’s acrylic-latex paint, which I use for all my signs.

However, there’s one exception: when a job requires gold paint, I coat with a different vendor’s latex product.

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More About MikeA 25-year veteran of handcarved- and sandblasted-sign fabrication, Mike Bethune founded Bethune Signs Inc. in the Tampa area in 1990. He learned sandblasting and engraving at the tombstone and monument foundry where his father worked, but, after having worked at a different monument fabricator, he opted to become a signmaker.

His portfolio includes signs for numerous doctors and attorneys, state and county parks, the Florida Aquarium, MacDill AFB, the Tampa Zoo and numerous resi-dential developments. He also served as a judge for this year’s International Sign Contest (see ST, April 2010, page 63). He moved to his current shop in Thonotosassa, a Tampa suburb, in 2001.

His “calling card” is his shop vehicle, a Chevrolet HHR that’s outfitted with a 3-D sculpture of a sleeping man that’s secured to both rear side panels. A larger version was attached to his former mode of transportation, a 1954 panel truck.

“People would freeze on the sidewalk, wondering if that was a real guy dozing on the side of the truck,” he said.

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In January, I stood in an NFL facility and studied several two-season-old, video-replay boards that presented a white background image. The white had a distinct red color shift and, worse, the screens’ surfaces looked like a patchwork quilt. In less than two years, with an operating time of less than 150 hours, these multi-million-dollar, NFL screens were essentially decalibrated, meaning the LED lamps’ output had progressively detuned until the lamp units were mismatched, i.e., out of calibration.

Was the screen a bad product? Not necessarily. The rarely spoken truth is that all light-emitting-diode (LED) signs and screens lose cali-bration over time.

LEDs can be as different from one another as snowflakes, and each is a unique entity that dims at a different level. As they varyingly dim, the overall screen image loses

uniformity and visual consistency. Further, the three primary colors’ (red, green and blue) lumen-depre-ciation patterns differ. The blue diodes dim fastest, followed by green and then red. For example, an older display that has lost much of its calibration exhibits a red shift; thus, white appears as pink.

Three major factors affect the calibration and overall image of a LED display:• Dirt and debris on the display face;• Thermal management (heat distri-

bution and dissipation);

• Stress management (the rate at which the diodes are impacted by current).Accumulated dirt certainly isn’t a

result of decalibration, but it’s the first and easiest problem to address when a display image appears patchy. Dirt tends to accumulate at an LED board’s edges, and along the cracks and seams between the panels. Thus, a dusty- or dirty-faced display closely resembles a decalibrated display.

Accumulated dirt can block various LED optics, especially when the display is presenting white or light-colored images. Consequently, each individual LED board may appear distinctly different, rather than part of, the unified screen, and this imparts a patchwork-quilt effect.

The dirt effect is most serious in urban displays where, because of pedestrian traffic, it may not be possible to clean the displays regu-

larly. You can diminish the problem by coating the display face with an electro-static dissipater that repels dust and airborne debris. Once clean, the display can be calibra-tion-level assessed. To repeat my earlier comment: all LED displays lose calibration over time – it’s known as lumen depreciation.

New-display calibration levels Surprisingly, most LED-display manu-facturers don’t calibrate their boards prior to shipment. Scott Harris, a senior engineer who helped develop

the calibration technology for Radiant Imaging (Redmond, WA), cautions, “Of the 250 suppliers of LED screens in the world, only about 30 factory-calibrate their signs before shipping.”

Radiant’s calibration system is the gold standard in LED-calibration devices.

Other LED-display suppliers rely upon the manufacturer’s binning process, which separates each LED lamp by color and then brightness. While this procedure is sufficient for a simple display, it’s not viable for such critical-use displays as video screens, outdoor-advertising displays or other applications where color consistency is important.

An uncalibrated display isn’t a good place to start, especially before routine use begins to degrade image quality. Further, a manufacturer that shortcuts calibration should other-wise ensure effective thermal management and stress reduction, because such negligence exacerbates future lumen-depreciation problems.

Heat’s impact on calibrationMost LED-display businesspeople know that heat isn’t an LED’s friend. But most users don’t understand that temperature consistency across the display face is as important as the temperature itself. For example, many screens have surface hot spots in the heat-generating-components’ area and, in some zones, internal components block the cooling air. You may also discover locales that suffer from inconsistent ventilation because of over-cooling. Uneven ventilation can create display sections with a greater prevalence of recalibration.

Stress and electrical current impact Because color diodes have distinctive, operating-current requirements, every diode’s driving current is critical. The current requirement can also vary for differently binned diodes. Further, the

Calibration and the Life of an LED SignNit picking, one way to reduce energy costs and extend display life

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forward-electric current per diode needs to be moderate and, as well, below the point at which a diode degrades. Diodes require a precise current magnitude to achieve the lumen target, and an overly vigorous current could cause overheating and, in time, destroy the active-junction region. Such degradation eventually dims the light output, with, however, each diode dimming at its own rate.

What now?As confusing as this subject seems, there’s good news for those who

grasp the concept of selecting the right LED vendor first. Here are two simple, but determining, ques-tions to ask LED-display salespeople. • Are the displays that your

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• What method of calibration is used?

Walk away if the first answer is “no.” But, if the first answer is “yes,” and the second answer is Radiant Imaging’s technology, you’re in good hands. Radiant Imaging is the largest company focused on LED-

display calibration; other solutions may produce inconsistent results.

Don’t despair, however, if you don’t have a Radiant Imaging-cali-brated display, because you can help minimize the lumen-deprecia-tion level:• Lower the display brightness

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• If you don’t have a 24-hour audi-ence, operate your display only when the audience is available. When an LED is turned off, it’s not measurably degrading.

The simplest task, however, is to periodically clean your display. If the screen is clean, dirt particles can’t impede the optics. Further, a clean display doesn’t require as much illumination to accomplish the same image presentation.

The futureField-display recalibration tech-nology now exists, and this type of work is generally requested by such premier, video-screen consulting groups as Anthony James Partners

(AJP). AJP (Richmond, VA) acts as an owner’s representative and obli-gates to its clients – and mandates to its selected vendors – that any AJP-overseen installed display that isn’t adequately calibrated, must be recalibrated on-site, by Radiant Imaging, at the vendor’s expense.

To date, two vendors have purchased Radiant Imaging remote-calibration equipment; one employs a trained technical staff to operate it.

I believe that field calibration will become commonplace in subsequent years. The digital presentation of advertising copy is expensive for the sponsor and valuable to the display owner. Also, ad-dollar competition will mandate well-maintained displays.

Likewise, sports-venue, video-replay systems must be kept in

optimal condition. A video screen system is a hefty expenditure for any venue; thus, on-site recalibra-tion, which extends the screen life, is a worthwhile expenditure.

Harris said the world counts 250 manufacturers of LED displays; the number reflects the ease of producing one. The parts are readily available, and you can access construction details online. If you buy or sell LED displays, this column should serve as a mandate to update your product knowledge and your product’s various technical aspects.

I’ll summarize by asking you to remember, only 12% of LED-display producers calibrate their units before shipping, and underscore that such avoidance identifies the most critical point to investigate before you invest – or reinvest – in this powerful technology. n

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I’m often asked, “How do you get all these signs?” The visitor usually begins to answer his own question: “Do you buy them on eBay? Do people call you and say they have a sign for you? Are they donated? Do you drive around like American Pickers?” All apply – except the American Picker method. The idea that I drive around the country looking for signs is just a romantic notion. The museum doesn’t have the money, or the time.

Increasingly, people call the museum to tell us about a sign for sale or set for the wrecking ball. Or, it may be a sign from the caller’s family business that has succumbed to the economy. Whatever the case, I’ve learned the more I chase a sign, the less likely I’ll succeed. The best signs sometimes fall in our lap. I don’t know if I can attribute it to clean living . . . maybe just good vibes.

Two signs acquired – ostensibly for our “Signs of Cincinnati” wall in the new home – provide great exam-

ples. The first sign, from Big Top, a long-closed, inde-pendent burger joint in Mason, OH, is an example of a chase. The second example, from Suder’s Art Store, is a classic local sign that I had no inkling would ever come down. But, now it sits in the museum’s restoration shop.

The “Big Top” saga traces back six years ago, when I first began receiving phone calls and e-mails about this cool sign on a boarded-up building. To find the owner, I called the city of Mason and contacted other area businesses. I got the owner’s name, and was told he owned a number of pizza establishments. I called several of them asking to speak to the owner. He was never there. Employees offered to take messages, but wouldn’t give out his number. Never a return call.

Late last year, the property was listed for sale. The realtor facilitated talking to the owner in person. After six years, and with help from our friends at United-Maier Signs, we acquired the sign. But, time had taken its toll. In 2005, the paint on the sheetmetal was still in relatively good shape. But, six years later, almost no paint remained. Typically, we don’t like to repaint signs we acquire.

Even worse, a huge crease marred the bottom cabinet of the three-tiered sign. A truck had probably backed into the hapless icon. Its entire structural integ-rity had been compromised. United-Maier removed it in one piece, and the sign sits in their shop, awaiting its future.

The “Suder’s” sign proceeded differently. It had hung since the late 1930s on this well-known family business in the Over-the-Rhine area of Cincinnati. Once a thriving community, Over-the-Rhine had suffered urban decay. Somehow, the business persevered in supplying lettering enamel, brushes and goldleaf.

In the last five years, the area experienced redevel-opment, and the neighborhood shows signs of new vitality. But, the sign continued to experience the typical decay of a sheetmetal, neon sign. The owners decided to remove it – unbeknownst to the museum.

Dauber (aka Jim Farr), a well-known auto pinstriper and gilder, told us about the sign’s removal. He said customers told the Suder family to donate the sign to the museum.

They agreed. To sweeten the deal, Dauber offered to donate a new sign for the business, which he’ll design in the style of the original.

The sign awaits neon repair and rewiring. The chipped paint and rusted sheetmetal – the sign’s earned patina – will remain. The neon will be replaced and glow once again. An era of the sign’s history ends, but its future is secure. n

American Pickers We’re NotThe romantic notion of Tod cruising the country for signs is just that.

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

By Tod Swormstedt

34 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MAY 2011

With help from United-Maier Signs, Tod procured the Big Top sign (above), which identified a long-defunct restaurant in Mason, OH, after a years-long quest to track down the owner. Jim “Dauber” Farr informed Tod about the Suder’s Art Store sign, which was removed from a downtown Cincinnati shop after approximately 70 years.

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terminals and merely represents the brightness per tube length in the installation.

Numerous methods can calculate this voltage for the given neon circuits. Calculations must be made for every circuit separately to obtain proper values.

Loading chartsOne common method is with “loading charts” provided by most transformer manufacturers. However, they’re very rough, because they’re not uniform. Sometimes they only apply to one brand and model. Also, most manufacturers try to suggest “their” transformers will “pull more tubing” than other brands. Therefore, only view them as very rough guide-lines. Independent charts can be seen at www.neonshop.com/Tech/charts.html.

For all calculations and estimates, prepare a list with each tube’s diam-eter; the stretched length between the electrode front ends in feet, inches or cm (depending on chart or formula); and fill-gas type (red or blue).

Assume all tubes have the same diameter and gas fill. Add up all the lengths for tubes to be connected to one transformer. Next, find the table’s row or column for the given tube diameter and select the next-largest footage value above your total.

The table provides the corresponding

Most neon installations I inspect fail or are prone to premature fail-ures because of an incorrect power-supply system, not because of the actual neon tubes. Intentionally, I call it the “power supply system” which, for me, includes the wiring from the electrical main’s fuse panel and from the transformer to the tubes. �lectronic power supplies for�lectronic power supplies for neon tubes are explicitly not free from such considerations; however, they are a bit different. The “one size fits all” mentality, much more common in the U.S. than �urope, is technically unacceptable and moreunacceptable and more harmful than good.

The open-circuit voltage/ Initial starting voltageThis is the voltage needed to first start the neon tube(s) in the high-voltage circuit. This is an absolute minimum value the transformer needs to provide for the sign to light up. Any circumstances may increase this value (for example: cold weather, tubes aged with time, or low main’s supply voltage), but this threshold level must be met.

Thus, this value is critical; it must be calculated to determine the correct transformer dimension in secondary volts. Remember, the current rating (common values are 30, 60, 120mA) provides the short-circuit current on the secondary

transformer voltage. Remember, it’s a very rough estimate and, sometimes, you need to read the fine print.

The exact wayFor more than 15 years, I have tried, and experimentally verified, many ways to calculate the correct voltage requirements to start a neon tube. Here’s my favorite (issued by the German “Fachverband Lichtwerbung” in a 1996 guide paper on neon tube manufacturing):

For each tube, take the diameter (column) and gas fill (row), and take the value from Table 1, which is volts (RMS) per inch.

Note that “indoors/outdoors” refers to average �uropean or mid-U.S. temperatures.

Multiply the value from the table with the straight length between the front ends of the electrodes (with ½-in. precision).

To this result, add the electrode voltage drop according to:• For neon gas (red fill), indoors

and outdoors: 300V • Argon + mercury (blue gas),

indoors: 250V• Argon + mercury (outdoors/cold

climate): 300V

Multiply the sum of the gas and electrode requirement by 1.05 (which adds a 5% reserve for tube aging). The result is the RMS, no-load voltage the transformer must supply.

Repeat for each tube, then add all the voltage values for the tubes within a given circuit. That will yield the minimum transformer voltage. Choose the next possible value, which never should be more than 15% higher than the calculated value (or the transformer may run too hot, which shortens its life).

I recommend having standard forms for such calculations (Figure 1) or a spreadsheet where only the

Neon transformer calculationsDon’t forget to thoroughly check the supply side.

Marcus Thielen is a physicist and lighting-industry consultant from Duisburg, Germany.LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

By Marcus Thielen

36 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MAY 2011

Gas/Tube Diameter 8mm 10mm 12mm 15mm 18mm

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The periodic restart voltage (magnetic transformers only) This voltage is necessary to “re” start neon tubes after the main alter-nating voltage has crossed zero for changing polarity (and the tubes have been extinguished for a frac-tion of a second). This voltage level is usually lower than the “initial start-up voltage.” If this (minimum) voltage limit is not met (but the initial limit is exceeded), the tubes will start, but flicker in operation. The value of this periodic-restart voltage depends on many parame-ters, but exact calculation would exceed this column’s limitations.

However, when a high-voltage circuit contains only one or two neon units pumped with red gas (pure neon), the transformer’s open-circuit voltage should be 10-20% higher than the value calculated for the initial-startup voltage.

The tube operating voltageEach gas-discharge tube requires a lower voltage to sustain the electric discharge after the tube has started

flickering. Here’s a sample calculation. A

sign might have five secondary circuits with minimum starting volt-ages of 7,900, 8,800, 8,200, 8,200 and 8,400 for five sets of tubes. The wire length from the sign to the electrical panel is 200 ft., and the existing wire from an old sign is AWG 12 size.

We will choose all 9,000V/60mA transformers. Each (low power factor) transformer will draw a primary current of 4.7 Amps at 110V on the primary side, which yields a total main’s current of 23.5 Amps for the sign (which is legal, according to the National Electrical

(see ST, June 2006, page 28). You can measure it with a high-voltage voltmeter across the tube in operation (always be safe when measuring in high-voltage circuits!).

The operating voltage is best described in a chart by the German Gerhard Gut (Figure 2). (see ST, August 2008, page 48.) The main’s supply-line lossesDon’t overlook the voltage drop in the supply line from the panel to the sign. In many cases, this requires selecting a transformer with a higher secondary voltage than calculations suggest – to ensure proper operation without

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Figure 1: Typical transformer calculation form sheet (the exact way) with example calculations.

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Code, Article 600.5 B(1) for neon, but not for other sign-type circuits).

The wire has AWG 12 copper conductors in 200 ft. of conduit, so the total wire length for hot and neutral together will be 400 ft. Wire tables say coated-copper AWG 12 has a resistance of 2.05 ohms per 1,000 ft. So, our supply wire has a total resistance of 0.82 Ohms. This doesn’t sound unusual at first.

But, at 23.5 Amps, Ohm’s Law dictates that, at 0.82 Ohms, we have a voltage drop of 19.27V (23.5 x 0.82). From the 110V at the panel, only 90.73V (110 - 19.27) will be measured at the primary transformer terminals. This is 17.5% less than nominal. Or, in other words, when the transformer puts out 9,000V with 110V at the primary terminals, at 90.7V, the output will be only 7,423V.

This is insufficient for our circuits. The tubes won’t light up at all or, if they do, they’ll flicker. A nominal,

10,000V transformer would generate 8,500V, which still isn’t sufficient for all circuits. For the circuit with an 8,800V minimum voltage, you’d need to choose an 11,000 or 12,000V type.

The only other option would be to run new, much-larger-size wire from the panel through the building to the sign, an enormous material and labor cost. If this voltage-drop

calculation didn’t occur before sign erection, the result could be disap-pointing, with a higher, later cost.

Always check a neon sign’s high-voltage parameters, and also the supply side thoroughly. n

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Tube Diameter 100% Neon 75% Ne+15% Ar+Hg(Cold-weather Mix) 100% Ar + Hg

6 25 21 19.5

8 21.5 17 16

10 18.7 12.8 11.3

12 15.5 10 9.2

15 11.8 8 6.8

18 10 7.1 5.9

20 9.5 6.1 5

22 8.75 5.5 4.5

25 8 5.1 4.2

38 5 4.75 3.9

Table 2: Operating Voltage per Inch of Tube Length

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Mutoh’s SpectroVue VM-10 SpectrophotometerFor accurate colors, add the VM-10 to Mutoh’s ValueJet 1608HS hybrid printer.

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

TECHNOLOGY REVIEWBy Chris and Kathi Morrison

Mutoh America Inc.2602 South 47th St.Ste. 102Phoenix, AZ 85034(480) 968-7772www.mutoh.com

Company Profile: Founded in 1953, Mutoh Industries Ltd. (Tokyo) initially manufactured and distributed mechanical-drafting prod-ucts. It soon produced automatic drafting/plotting machines (which became the forerunners of today’s cutting plotters) and, in 1995, built and marketed Japan’s first large-format inkjet printer for outdoor applications, the 54-in.-wide RJ-1300 and 72-in.-wide RJ-1800. Many innovative print and cutting products have followed.

Today, ISO 9000-certified Mutoh comprises three core businesses: Graphics, which focuses on large-format inkjet printers; CAD-periph-eral equipment, which offers inkjet plotters, pen plotters and full-color scanners; and consumables and supplies, which provides materials for the firm’s many customers. The company’s key engineering, manu-facturing and distribution centers reside in Japan, the U.S. and Belgium. Mutoh America is located in Phoenix, AZ.

At a Glance: Mutoh’s SpectroVue VM-10 spectrophotometer incor-porates its DP1 spectral sensor, a high-resolution digital prism that converts visible light to a digital spectrum. It provides both spectral and colorimetric values for any one of 18 standard illu-minants, or any standard daylight illuminant. This color-calibra-tion instrument, which works with Onyx Graphic System’s (Salt Lake City) ProductionHouse and RIPCenter Mutoh Edition soft-ware, attaches to the Mutoh ValueJet 1608HS Hybrid, bio-ink printer and allows you to profile the printer for various media.

Contact: Michelle Pugh, marketing coordinator(480) 968-7772mpugh@mutoh.com

Key Information

128 discrete wavebands which are automatically converted to colorimetric values, such as CIELAB or XYZ, by the instrument itself, or reported as spectral reflectance values.

Interestingly, Mutoh developed the DP1 technology for its own use and as a product to license into other indus-tries. A company white paper says, “While Mutoh is inter-ested in pursuing commercial applications of this tech-nology for use in its own products, the company believes that this technology has application in numerous other markets … such as consumer applications, biomedical, food and beverage testing, and chemical analysis among others.”

Meaning, they built a premium system. Mutoh says its SpectroVue VM-10, combined with

compatible RIP software, helps ensure optimum color

Want to see a digital-signshop operator cringe? Just hear a client say, “Oh, and the colors need to match.” The phrase strikes fear into the hearts of large-format printmakers everywhere – and for good reason – color management is probably the leading irritant in modern, digital-print shops.

The reason? Matching colors isn’t easy. Lighting affects color interpretation, and such machine factors as ink and media variances also directly influence color output.

To this, add idiosyncratic metamerism (where two colors appear the same under one light source, but not another), color-space conversions, out-of-gamut colors, device-dependent/independent calibrations, and the scientific fact that nothing, really, has color – it’s all about light wavelengths reflecting off objects …

So, to produce color-accurate prints, create an on-the-spot print profile – a data file that represents your printer, paper and ink fusion via a printed test chart and, as a result, provides a series of custom settings that produces the best print results for the then-in-place appurtenances.

Having recognized the color-profiling issue, Mutoh responded by offering its patent-pending, SpectroVue VM-10 color-calibration instrument that attaches to the Mutoh ValueJet 1608HS Hybrid, bio-ink printer. Developed by Mutoh’s Phoenix-based Advanced Engineering Group, the SpectroVue is a miniature spectrophotometer that connects to the ValueJet 1608HS printhead, to help auto-mate color calibration. The system is supported by Onyx Graphics’ ProductionHouse and RIPCenter Mutoh Edition software.

Essentially, a spectrophotometer separates white, or “polychromatic” light, into discrete wavebands, then measures the relative intensity of each waveband. The VM-10’s DP1 spectral sensor separates white light into

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reproduction, and the device’s employment of a print-er’s full gamut further enhances print quality. In addi-tion, the system helps multi-run print jobs (and jobs printed on different substrates) achieve superior color-consistency levels.

SpecificationsOne vexing, color-management aspect arises because printmakers use a computer monitor, with its additive (backlit) color characteristics, for image creation and/or editing. A monitor transmits backlit, red, green and blue pixels, which create images that vary greatly from everyday, out-the-window scenes. Also, a computer’s incremental processing capability (8, 16, 32 or 64 bits) exponentially increases the color information and also determines the monitor’s color gamut.

If the monitor/printer gamuts don’t match, a spectro-photometer can’t make them, nor can color-manage-ment software make earth-to-sky adaptations. The best hope is via an intermediate conversion process – a color profile – that understands the source-image, color-composition and output-device capabilities. A competent RIP will decide if the computer-displayed gamut is broader than the designated printer’s gamut, and either warn you about the non-gamut colors or create what it (mathematically) sees as a closer match. Either result may be a surprise.

Prior to the release of the VJ-1608HS, Mutoh worked with Onyx Graphic Systems (Salt Lake City) to add support for the SpectroVue VM-10 to Onyx ProductionHouse, PosterShop and RIPCenter Mutoh Edition RIP software packages. Mutoh expects future ValueJet-RIP packages to support the SpectroVue VM-10.

How it worksImagine your shop equipped with a SpectroVue VM-10 and a Mutoh ValueJet 1608HS Hybrid printer that’s

coupled to a computer loaded with Onyx Production House software. You’ve received a media shipment from a new supplier and want to create a profile that ensures the media produces satisfactory color prints.

After you load the media, key your prepress computer to load Production House software, and then click on Media Manager, and select the SpectroVue measuring device. Now click on the New Profile tag and name it; then complete the question list (ink set, target resolution, surface type, spot-color requirements and other print-mode options). Finally, you’ll encounter the Print Swatch button; clicking it activates the printer. The 1608HS uses the entire media width, to ensure minimal material use (Fig. 1).

When the swatches are printed, the software asks you to attach the SpectroVue. Snap the SpectroVue into place and then remove it prior to printing. Press “enter” and watch the carriage roll to the left, to expose the printheads’ access area. Next, remove the VM-10 cap, grasp the SpectroVue instrument, and gently press the side-release buttons to lock it in place.

Once it’s installed, click the Read Swatch button. Onyx designed the basic swatch reading for easy inter-pretation; an Advanced setting allows more participa-tion, and settings. When the reading scan is complete, the printheads will track left again, and the system will be prompt you to remove the VM-10.

Return to Media Manager to read the values and, also, reply to more questions. Once done, print the reference image to examine it for consistency and accuracy.

It’s easier to do than describe – and, believe us, the VM-10 will save a ton of time.

The ValueJet 1608HSWe’ll add a few comments about Mutoh’s ValueJet 1608-HS Hybrid printer for both flexible and rigid media. The 64-in.-wide, 1,440-dpi printer uses a dual set of CMYK printheads; its production-mode print speed is 120 sq. ft. per hour and a set of removable tables allows it to function as a flatbed. Its fast-drying, bio-based, MP inks, which comprise 60% plant-derived substances, contain no harmful VOCs or heavy metals.

Mutoh says the 1608HS prints signs, car wraps and on rigid substrates; it will directly image onto corru-gated plastics, polystyrene, PVC, acrylic, polycar-bonate, foamboard, aluminum composite, banner material, vinyl, wall coverings and more.

Mutoh will soon provide its subscription-service, Internet-based, ColorVerify tool that will allow users to implement in-shop process control – to track color repeat-ability over time, for multiple materials and across multiple printers, with sophisticated analysis tools to identify poten-tial issues with batch-to-batch media and ink variation, and printer drift. This service can be used with both Mutoh and non-Mutoh printers in the same shop. If color management is important, take a long look at the ValueJet 1608HS and SpectroVue VM-10 package. n

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Fig. 1: The system prints and dries the color swatches prior to the color-measurement actions. Note, also, that the printed, measurement pattern spans the media width; thus, it uses mini-mal media.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Adobe’s (San Jose, CA) release of Elements 9 announces the software’s integration into the popular social-media realm. However, although Adobe has upgraded Elements for the Facebook, YouTube and Kia Soul world, don’t turn away, because the same features could help you sell more signs. For example, with Elements 9, you can “…show off movies and photos from any web-enabled computer, or view your photos from iPhones, iPads, and Android smartphones.”

Think sales, and customer presentations.In addition to PhotoShop-like editing features, Elements 9 features

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Adobe’s (San Jose, CA) release of Elements 9 announces the software’s integration into the popular social-media realm. However, although Adobe has upgraded Elements for the Facebook, YouTube and Kia Soul world, don’t turn away, because the same features could help you sell more signs. For example, with Elements 9, you can “…show off movies and photos from any web-enabled computer, or view your photos from iPhones, iPads, and Android smartphones.”

Think sales, and customer presentations.In addition to PhotoShop-like editing features, Elements 9 features

include automatic people identification and one-step color, contrast and lighting adjustments. Further, you can instantly unclutter or repair photos and use various Element 9 effects to create pop-art masterpieces.

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CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X5 Corel Corp.’s (Ottawa, ON, Canada) CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X5 arrives with signmaking, graphic-design, fashion/apparel-design, wide-format-printing, marketing and print-production tools, plus more than 50 new features that incorporate asset and color management, web graphics, learning resources and expanded graphic and photo content. Corel CONNECT, for example, synchronizes CorelDRAW and Corel® Photo-Paint,™ and the new, quick-access feature allows you to retrieve outside content from a computer, network or disc. Also, the X5 software supports more than 100 common file formats and provides numerous font, clip-art, photo, vehicle and design template selections.

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SignLab and third-party design and large-format, RIP applications. It also features optimized memory and large-file handling, and improved RIP-processing speeds; plus, automated workflow support for popular design applications. Additional facets are the user-friendly, menuboard interface; transparency support; and dozens of new bitmap and vector special-effects features. You may also select from vehicle-graphics, sign-routing, engraving and garment-decoration options.

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SAI’s Flexi 10 Software SAI’s (Salt Lake City) Flexi 10 line of signmaking software ships with a genuine Adobe® PostScript® 3 engine, plus ICC profile support and built-in, direct drivers. It also features maximum productivity, design, cutting, RIPing and printing tools. Other attributes are SO Diffusion for smooth print gradients, multiple contour-cut paths, nesting, color profiling, ink estimation, plusPRINT and Bad Wrap™ vehicle-wrap support. Flexi 10 packages include:

FlexiExpert – for professional signmakers who require advanced vinyl-cutting and bitmap-editing tools.

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FlexiLetter – comprises such vinyl-signshop necessities as entry-level design and cutting software, import/export files and text manipulation.

FlexiDesigner – a design program for your design-only station that offers all FlexiSign-Pro’s design, layout and image-editing features that allow you to prepare files for output on a second, FlexiSign-Pro station.

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ONYX X10.0 RIP Workflow SoftwareONYX Graphics’ (Salt Lake City) latest X10.0 RIP workflow-production software features G7 support tools for grayscale calibration and Curve2® integration to improve color consistency. Other new features include simplified, white-ink profiling, as well as PDF and workflow enhancements. Additionally, ONYX offers an optional JDF module that enhances the RIP-automation capabilities by extending workflow connectivity to other JDF-enabled products.

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Justin Pate Vehicle-Wrap DVDsMutoh America Inc. (Phoenix) is offering two vehicle-wrap instruc-tional DVDs from Justin Pate, who developed the Universal Graphic Installation System (UGIS). The DVDs, follow the “Techniques and Tips” training series. “Advanced Wrapping,” a two-hour program, covers, in depth, how to wrap complex vehicle components, such as antennae, wheel wells, bumpers and other potential problem areas.

“Speed Wrapping™” addresses efficient integration of design, production and installation, and includes a segment on wrapping fleets. It also includes Hardware Removal XL, a segment that addresses how to remove hard-ware, or wrap effectively if those pieces can’t be taken off.

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SID Eco-Solvent PrinterSID Signs (Miami, FL) is announcing its Triton 210, wide-format, eco-solvent printer that’s currently available in the U.S. from Paradigm Imaging Group (Costa Mesa, CA), a distributor of large-format scanning and printing solutions. The 83-in.-wide, 1,440-dpi printer images CMYK ink onto vinyl, banner, one-way and backlit media at a draft speed of 182 sq. ft./hr.; the quality speed is 107 sq. ft./hr., and the backlit mode prints at 64 sq. ft./hr. The Triton 210’s Epson CX5 variable-dot printheads eject 7-, 14- or 21-pl dot sizes.

It also features automatic cleaning and media take-up systems, as well as a height-adjustable carriage that enables printing on such substrates as foamboard and polystyrene. The manufacturer says the printer’s pre- and post-platen heating system ensures print quality and fast drying times.

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Aslan High-Adhesion FilmASLAN, Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG (Overath, Germany) is presenting DFP 07, a glossy film designed for solvent, eco-solvent, latex or UV-cure-ink. The media features a strong adhesive designed for applica-tion to rough surfaces, and it provides a double-sided release liner that reportedly provides strong lay-flat characteristics and moisture stability. The company states DFP 07 provides seven-year, outdoor durability, and it’s available in 164-ft.-long, 54-in.-wide rolls.

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Durst Entry-level PrinterDurst (Brixen, Italy) is launching its entry-level, 1.6m, Omega 1, UV-cure, hybrid, inkjet printer for sign and digital-print makers. The production-capable machine images 1,728 dpi (grayscale) and is enhanced by an advanced, linear-drive system that assures precision media transport. It prints at speeds of up to 35m² per hour.

The Omega 1 ships in three versions: CMYK with a white-ink option; a CMYK Plus version that adds light-cyan and magenta ink; and a CMYK with orange, violet and optional white ink which, Durst says, increases the standard gamut by 16% and, as well, heightens the Pantone matches. The UV Omega 1 inks adhere to hard, non-absorbent surfaces as well as flexible materials; the ink system refills on the fly. It ships with Caldera’s CopyRIP; and the flatbed system accepts media up to 5cm thick.

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The guide is divided into chapters that correspond to regulation sections. It includes a PowerPoint overview, answers to frequently asked questions, and a fact sheet.

For more information, visit http://www.osha.gov/cranes-derricks/small_entity.html.

Mimaki Clear InkMimaki USA (Suwanee, GA) is announcing Clear ink for its LH-100 line of UV-cure ink sets to produce clear, varnish-like gloss, matte or layered texture finishes. Mimaki says the ink is ideal for innovative POP displays, posters labels and more.

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Condé Dye-Sub PrintersCondé Systems (Mobile, AL) is introducing its 24-in.-wide DyeTrans 7890 and 44-in.-wide DyeTrans 9890 inkjet, dye-sublimation printers which, Condé says, produce high-quality prints at nearly twice the speed of its previous dye-sub printers. The new versions operate at 50 sq. ft./hr., when producing transfers for hard-surface substrates, and 300 sq. ft./hr. when producing transfers for pliable substrates. Both machines, supported by Wasatch SoftRIP technology, are available in Condé’s SubliM eight-color or dual-CMYK ink configurations.

The ink systems utilize refillable, extended-capacity ink cartridges and liter-sized ink bottles. Media choices include Condé’s TexPrint and DyeTrans paper.

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Digital Art Solutions Software, Clip ArtDigital Art Solutions (Tempe, AZ) is presenting Smart Design X4.5, an add-on design software that integrates with CorelDraw X4 or X5. It allows users to locate clip art from a keyword database, access more than 1,000 visual effects, and utilize more than 120 CorelDraw enhancements that reduce steps. Training videos and free weekly webinars are also available.

The company also offers Dynamic Designs, a series of clip-art, color and black-and-white templates; fonts; custom, changeable .bmp-file overlays; and other design elements.

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Sergio DeSoto and his team at The Wrap Shoppe (Phoenix) executed this wrap for Todd Morrison’s Morgan Aero 8, which earned Best of Show in the 2010 Vehicle Graphics Contest.

Although a recession has saddled the U. S. for the past two years, Times Square has chosen not to participate. In 2010, its new sign projects ranged from conventional sign projects to several over-the-top LED spectaculars and a new era of digital LED billboards. Sign content has emerged from various incarna-

tions of interactive connectivity to a startling form of “augmented” reality ready to tweak nearby sign viewers. Our sign tour begins at 42nd St. between 7th and 8th Aves.

Applebee’sApplebee’s sign package encom-passes a blade sign, a large store-

front sign and three projecting signs, all designed, fabricated and installed by Spectrum Signs Corp. (Clifton, NJ), and supervised by Tom Morra, the company principal. Spectrum installed Applebee’s original sign package in 2000. Morra said the chain had updated its logo, which necessitated new signage.

The new five-sign package elegantly comprise one word: Applebee’s. The primary sign, which incorporates the restaurant’s name and the top half of an apple, flat against the front of the building, spans 17 ft. tall and 32 ft. wide. The half-apple logo, 10.5 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide, decorates an internally illumi-nated, aluminum cabinet. Its flexible-face, apple logo is backlit with HO white fluorescent lamps. Below the half apple, “Applebee’s” glows in 6-ft., 6-in.-high, channel letters, each with a polished-aluminum return. Sloan Great White LED strips illumi-nate the ¼-in., translucent, white Plexiglas® acrylic sign face.

Perpendicular from the restau-rant wall protrudes a double-faced, 20-ft.-high, aluminum-cabinet blade sign. It mimics the primary sign with the Applebee’s name and its apple logo, internally illuminated with HO fluorescent lamps. Below that, a series of blinking, arrow-shaped, LED strips point to the restaurant’s entrance.

Three projecting signs complete the package. The two side signs, nearly 3 ft. tall x 11 ft. long, surround a central, 3 x 22-ft. sign cabinet. Each is framed by black, painted, perfo-rated aluminum, internally lined with green LED strips that “chase” the illu-minated Applebee’s letters. Each sign platform is installed at a unique

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Spectrum Signs (Clifton, NJ), which created the original on-site signage for Applebee’s in 2000, also produced this update. The primary sign, which incorporates the restau-rant’s name and the top half of an apple, spans 17 ft. tall and 32 ft. wide. Fluorescent lamps illuminate the flexible-face apple logo. Store owners says sales have increased 25% since the new signage was installed.

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Morra noted, “During the replacement of the old Applebee’s sign system, a mandated sidewalk bridge of walkthrough scaffolds was placed around the building, under the sign-installation work areas. With significant visual blockage to the restaurant, walk-in traffic was significantly reduced. However, once the sign installation was completed, and all scaffolding was removed, store traffic picked up by at least 25%. Much of that’s been attributed to the restaurant’s increased visibility with its new sign system.”

Modell’sFurther along on Times Square’s 42nd St., the Modell’s Sporting Goods flagship retail store has acquired a 10-ft.-high x 34-ft.-wide Daktronics LED video display. Randy Antes, Daktronics’ director of digital projects in New York City, describes it: “The new Modell’s display is a Daktronics DVX 20mm. The DVX display platform delivers high-resolution video to any envi-ronment by combining premium LEDs with a flexible, weatherproof, video-module design. The DVX’s new contrast details result in better images, while masking module-to-module seams. In developing our LED displays, we’re seeing the commercial market beginning to utilize some of the advanced control and integration capabilities Daktronics has supplied for LED video displays in major sports arenas around the U.S.”With the added features, the Modell’s display includes:• Live video: Input resolutions up

to 1080i• Live data: Fresh content using

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• Integration of large-scale, multiple-display technologies and display networks

• Interactivity: Growing breadth of interactive and engagement capabilities with the display

Modell’s new LED display sets the bar higher for outdoor retail adver-tising “as the sign was able to present brands and products from our various key vendor partners,” said Amanda Grossman, director of programming and events for Modell‘s in NYC. “Our new sign also gives us the ability to present live broad-casting of on-site press conferences, pro-player appearances and other exciting events that occur in the store. At the bottom of our new LED display, we can also present an ongoing sports-network ticker. It’s definitely attracting the attention from pedestrians as we’ve seen increased customer traffic to the store since the Modell display has been installed.” Media architectureAs more and more LED signage impacts Times Square, it increas-ingly emerges as an integral, build-ing-facade component (think ABC Studio Times Square and the Coca-Cola sign on Two Times Square) to form “media architecture,” notes Jason Barak, managing partner of D3 (Rancho Cordova, CA; NYC), a company that specializes in LED digital-display applications. In 2010, D3 completed eight LED, digital-display spectaculars in Times Square, including Forever 21, Aéropostale and Disney Store Times Square.

Barak adds, “Outdoor signage is now being structurally integrated into the building design – either becoming part of the curtain wall or being placed behind the street-facing windows – which allows the retailers or office-building owners to utilize their unique facades to differentiate themselves [in terms of both the complexity of the sign system and its messaging] on a competitive basis.

“We see this as a new display trend – the creation of an architec-tural digital storefront. Whether it is an LED or LCD/plasma screen, digital signage is using interactive displays to create experiential bonds between brands and their customers. With this display activity, such interactive branding campaigns are transforming commercial build-ings into destinations in their own right, where people are compelled to visit digital storefronts to experi-ence the ‘building buzz,’ up close and personal.”

Forever 21 D3’s latest LED displays clearly demonstrate media-architecture integration, as embodied in its new Forever 21 sign package (fashion retail), mechanically and electroni-cally designed by D3 and installed by Landmark Signs (NYC) on

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The new Modell’s sign, a 10 x 34-ft. Daktronics DVX 20mm display, combines LEDs with a flexible, weatherproof, video-module design. The live video accepts input resolutions up to 1080i. The screen can be divided for creative flexibility and promotional opportu-nities, such as live on-site press conferences with professional athletes.

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Forever 21’s flagship, Times Square storefront. D3’s integrated sign package for Forever 21 includes: • An 8mm LED main screen (30 ft.

high x 47 ft. wide)• A 38mm LED cluster that popu-

lates the “21” sign component• A set of open-face channel letters

(exactly 21 ft. tall) placed over the main screen

• Another set of open channel letters (FOREVER), also filled with 38mm LEDs, directly under-neath the main LED screen

• An LED edge frame that comprises 20mm LED modules that follow the main screen’s perimeter

• A 10mm SMD (surface-mounted device) LED canopy that fits over the entrance and backs into the store.

The Forever 21 sign package includes two interesting, content enhancements. First, there’s a trompe-l’oeil effect where the 38mm, open-face channel letters cover the 8mm main screen. When the Forever

popular that it has become a major destination in Times Square,” said Barak. “People hang out watching the sign for at least 5-10 minutes to watch themselves on the screen.” AéropostaleThe Aéropostale sign package (also fashion retail) created by D3 was an architectural wonder bestowed on the 19,000-sq.-ft. Times Square flagship store. The LED screen completely covers the storefront (2,000 sq. ft.) by dividing it into three separate, but visually inte-grated, curvilinear components that allow it to function as a single sign. It begins as a singular sign that quickly separates.

The top edge becomes an LED ribbon (10mm SMD, 3 ft. tall x 122 ft. long) that extends to the building edge and wraps around the corner to the other side. Then the middle section (the main screen) follows the building facade to approxi-mately a third of its length, then curves inward and intersects the facade glass. Finally, it continues

21 sign face content flows across the main screen, it’s also visible in the 21 formed channel letters, as if appear-ing through the open mesh that covers the bottoms of the letters.

Yet this wasn’t true. Actually, it was a separate image that matched the content below it and merged the two in a seamless appearance as a single integrated image.

The Forever 21 sign’s real beauty is how its content augments reality (Concept by Space 150, Minneapolis) to combine the streetscape in front of the sign as part of the overall main sign content. The on-screen Forever 21 models interact with Times Square pedestrians, in front of the store, who happen to be watching the Forever 21 LED screen. On-screen, among other activities, the Forever models take pictures of the pede-strians watching the screen and show off those pictures to the pede-strians. The models then wave at the pedestrians and exit the screen.

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The Disney Store Times Square display (D3, NYC) incor-porates three unique LED display technologies. The large upper screen is a 10mm surface-mounted device (SMD); the Disney channel letters are a more coarse 38mm display pixel, and the storefront windows employ a super Hi-Res 6mm display (with 32 40 x 40-in. video tile sections). The Disney Store wanted to run infinite configurations of all three separate display elements. This includes running content on all display surfaces synchronously, independently and a combination of all. D3’s Advanced Element Processor (AEP) was designed to provide the store with maximum flexibility for display control over multiple resolutions.

D3’s Forever 21 LED sign package includes an 8mm main screen (30 ft. high x 47 ft. wide) and a 38mm LED cluster that populates the ‘21’ sign component as a set of open-face channel letters (exactly 21 ft. tall) placed over the main screen. Below the main screen is another set of open channel letters (FOREVER), also filled with 38mm LEDs. Finally, the LED edge frame comprises 20mm LED modules that follow the main screen’s perimeter.

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onward into the store, where it becomes an interior sign that’s also visible from street level. Below that sign is a third LED section that mimics the top ribbon and follows the building line to its edge and then around it.

“The beauty of the middle inter-ior LED screen,” said Barak, “is that it also has a set-aside media space on the second floor known as The Balcony. This space allows customers who are dancing on a nearby stage in front of a green screen [known as the Aero Web Cam] to have their dance movements integrated on the main Aero sign as if they were dancing with the much-larger Aéropostale models.”

The content streaming across the Aéropostale sign transforms into serpentine-like advertising content. The singular image across the entire sign face splits into banners, one across each ribbon, and a central ad across its main screen. Combined with dancing customers, it becomes a visual “speed bump” for pass-ersby who tend to stop and gawk in wonder at the sign. Street-side digital displaysTime Square digital signage converged with street furniture through an innovative program launched by CEMUSA (Madrid, Spain), a company that specializes in operating and monetizing street furniture in large metropolitan

markets worldwide. In Fall 2010, the company introduced the first digital-display system embedded in a U.S. newsstand structure, with its first deployment in Times Square. Show + Tell (NYC) launched and operates the CEMUSA network of digital newsstand displays.

Warren Levy, executive vice presi-dent of business development, elab-orates: “The newsstands, as modern, stainless-steel and glass structures, incorporate a series of digital displays, including on the backside of the newsstand. Each of the four LCD displays [HD 1080 screens from Display Devices Inc.] has a 65-in. diagonal. These units were installed in a 2 x 2 display-screen landscape configuration to create a 6 x 10-ft. panoramic back panel.

“Additionally, a 70-in. LCD display has also been installed on one side of the newsstand in a portrait orien-tation. The LCD screens are daylight readable, with overall brightness levels between 1,500-2,000 nits. For protection against graffiti, each LCD screen was installed behind vandal-proof glass.”

Overall, eight CEMUSA news-stands comprise the Times Square digital-display network. As Levy notes, Show + Tell’s contribution “included architecting the digital

network that distributes the content to the eight newsstands, overseeing the retrofit of the digital compo-nents into the existing structures, designing and producing all non-advertising content, and providing ongoing technical operations, support and content management for the CEMUSA newsstand, digital-display network.

“The newsstand’s digital content runs in an eight-minute loop with a play list that is targeted to Times Square’s changing crowds. The network is a 50/50 mix of third-party advertising [including hyper-local advertising for events in the Times Square area] and dynami-cally driven informational spots – real-time transit info, news, sports, weather, and entertainment art moments, highlights/promos for art institutions.

“And in the foreseeable future, the CEMUSA newsstands will also present opportunities for interactive content. With their day-parting ability, we can adjust the schedule to target office workers during the day and a more tourist-oriented mix in the evenings and weekends.”

Now, CEMUSA’s digital-display network is changing Times Square’s landscape. People no longer have to look up to be dazzled.

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D3’s 2,000-sq.-ft. LED package completely covers the storefront and divides it into three separate, but visually integrated, curvilinear components that allow it to function as a single sign. This documents how outdoor signage is now being structurally integrated into the building design, especially when businesses can capitalize on unique facades. The LED “ribbon” is 3 ft. tall and 122 ft. long.

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Spectacular Design GroupIn a nod toward a new generation of digital billboards, the Spectacular Design Group (NYC) has created what is now, according to company principal Anthony Sinodinos, “the largest, continuous-faced LED bill-board in Times Square [at 5,000 sq. ft.]. It has become a visual anchor in the northeast corner of Times Square. It’s so big that anyone

(Brooklyn) replaced the former static billboard with its LED coun-terpart, and all electrical hook-ups were conducted by Landmark Signs & Electrical Maintenance (NYC).

“At SDG, a boutique, outdoor-advertising company, we pride ourselves for having a digital bill-board with multiple, state-of-the-art, computer features that allow us to

entering Times Square from the opposite direction can’t help but see the billboard, which sits on top of the DoubleTree Guest Suite Hotel, a 44-story building in Times Square.”

The 50-ft.-tall x 100-ft.-wide digital billboard, provided by D3, offers a full, RGB color pallet with 3,200 x 1,600-pixel resolution. Interboro Sign and Maintenance

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To say Times Square has impacted modern digital signage’s look and feel trivializes its influence as a trend-setter. Already the sign capital of the world, Times Square also benchmarks signage’s evolution as an advertising medium. But that benchmark is tricky, because hardware and software constantly evolve, influenced by surrounding cultural and technical changes. Not only are high-defini-tion, LED, video screens currently outdoor advertising’s common Times Square currency, but so is their content, from a passive, just “look at me,” to inviting interactive connectivity.

As Don Blanton, president of WOW Factor (Los Angeles and NYC) has observed, “Content will always be the magnet that captures people’s attention. The big attraction now is combining the right content with interactivity, which easily engages people’s attention, and, if executed properly, will give the consumer a positive, stronger connection to the brand.”

So, as high-tech continues to influence outdoor-advertising-media formats, it signals a new era for advertisers’ digital-signage expectations. To understand that future, we recall Times Square’s chronological advertising innovations:• 1928 – The Motogram (invented by Frank C. Reilly),

the world's first electronic message center, appeared on the Times Tower (now One Times Square) as a horizontal message band that scrolled streaming text messages around the building. Today, known as the “zipper,” it’s viewed by advertisers as a way to connect with the public.

• 1941 – The Camel billboard sign first appeared in Times Square as a 30 x 100-ft., red, painted billboard that pictured a man's face, flanked by his raised left hand, which held a cigarette. A smoke ring from his mouth spread to a 10-ft. diameter. All day long, gawkers watched the perfection of a “cute” smoking“cute” smokingcute” smoking” smoking smoking trick. Billboard sponsor R. J. Reynolds was so impressed, it commissioned 12 more Camel billboards in major U.S. cities. By the mid-1960s, however, the sign had blown its last smoke ring.

• 1976 – Spectacolor’s (NYC) Visual Broadcast System was touted as America’s first full-color, optical display system. It was mounted on the north face of the

Allied Chemical Building (now One Times Square), directly above the famed zipper reader board that encircled the building. Inspired by George Stonbely, the display portrayed text, graphics, animations and video imagery at a whopping 8.5 frames per second (a far cry from today’s 30 fps) as state-of-the-art elec-tronic signage. Today, virtually all the surrounding Times Square area is covered (practically wall-to-wall) with myriad, full-color, HD-LED video displays. Likewise, LED video signage can be seen in every major urban area around the world.

• 1996 – Fiction became fact with the emergence of LED video screens which covered the fronts of buildings, spawning what we now call “media facades”. Again, what was born in Times Square is now seen in many urban centers worldwide.

• 2010 – Interactive signage has become a new content format, encouraging people to encounter direct contact between the customer and the advertiser.

As a worldwide entertainment capital, Times Square serves as a great Petri dish of worldwide media formats and sign systems. The above dates suggest new media technology requires 10-20 years for deve-lopment time, sign-community acceptance and customer endorsement.

Today, it’s interactive signage; tomorrow lounges on media-lab drawing boards worldwide. What might we expect? More technology formats, more convergence between different media formats, and sign systems of unconventional proportions becoming the norm.

For example, with the right app, your smartphone might become an accessory to a store/mall digital sign. We’ll have more connectivity between mobile media and signage; “smart signs” might “friend” you with the brand they’re advertising and call your cell phone with the latest sales special or product the sign is promoting. Just about anything is possible, as we wait for visionary sign makers and businesses to employ the next great advertising form. Whatever it may be, it‘s more than likely to come from Times Square, and quickly enough wind up in a city near you.

– Louis M. Brill

What Happens in Times Square May Go Everywhere

handle just about any kind of major advertising campaign in our current media climate. For example, with our digital-cinema resolution,” says Sinodinos, “we can present any television or movie trailers in their original native resolutions. Our interactive capabilities will allow pedestrians to have a ‘dialogue’ with our advertising creative by use of their cell phones.

“Likewise, our sign platform is bi-directional, and, if a viewer contacts certain advertisers, the sign will transmit electronic coupons back to them. Finally, our sign is also 3D capable, and, when we present 3D advertisements, we’ll have street teams around Times Square handing out 3D glasses so pedestrians can view our sign in 3D.

“As for our sign content, our typical advertising loop offers approx-imately 56 minutes of direct advertis-ing and four minutes of PSA and other special materials, and will repeat approximately once an hour. We were sold out for our first month in operation in December 2010.”

Times Square incubatorThe new signage that continues to appear in Times Square reflects our current high-tech culture of social media, cell phones and interactive pings. It’s giving new meaning to digital outdoor advertis-ing and creating more competitive advertising formats in getting people

more connected to sign content and their products.

Thus, putting up signs today is less about putting signs in a place and more about what effect the signs will have on the public space around them. Context has become as important as content.

Digital signage certainly indi-cates where signage is going, and how we’ll get there as media communicators. With these new

advertising formats, Times Square has become an incubator for the latest media techniques in connect-ing businesses to customers, and showing off the optimum sign process with which to do it. n

Louis M. Brill is a journalist and consultant for high-tech entertain-ment and media communications.He can be reached at (415) 664-0694 or louisbrill@sbcglobal.net

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A full-color 34 x 37-ft. Daktronics LED display (which features its latest generation DVX 10mm SMD technology) resides at the base of One Times Square. A critical competency for this Newscorp/Sony project is its interactive/engagement features created by ESI Design (NYC). Times Square pedestrians can participate in multi-choice interactive polls, or transmit text messages and photos to the display, all from their cell phones.

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Several Times Square newsstands operated by CEMUSA were trans-formed with digital dis-play into their high-tech counterparts. While they still dispense snacks and magazines, they also include daylight-read-able LCD screens which provides digital content, including New York City transit info, news, sports, weather, entertainment art moments, and PSAs in an 8-minute loop.

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Digital printing’s evolution has turned previously lifeless, blank walls into large-format backdrops for graphics that provide curb appeal. Coupled with well-designed banners and wraps, they generate revenue or cultivate a vigorous atmosphere.

However, floor graphics have lagged somewhat behind their vertical brethren. End users, property managers, designers and other stakeholders, in an environ-mental-graphics plan, perceive cus-tomers don’t generally glance towards their shoes (although public addiction to mobile devices is probably changing that). Also, materials used for floor-graphics applications must meet slip-resistance safety standards and avoid glare that detracts from the advertising message.

Floor graphics certainly provide advantages. They share the low CPM of all on-premise signage, plus POP signage’s proximity has been proven to greatly influence buying decisions. And, the red water/blue water theory ascribed to successful fishing also applies to graphics. In a marketplace saturated with more conventional signage formats, floor graphics make an impact because of their novelty.

Most signshops that sent projects for this gallery reported floor graphics represent only a single-digit percentage of overall sales. Thus, they remain a specialty solution. However, when appropriate for a campaign, they really work.

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A roundup of floor- and street-graphic projects

Strike It RichThe creative-services department at Redding, CA’s Win River Casino hired Redding’s Sign-A-Rama franchise to create numerous floor-graphic programs for the entry foyer and “Dollar Alley,” a row of slot machines in a high-traffic area. John Robbins, who owns the Sign-A-Rama fran-chise, said the casino has become his best floor-graphics customer.

When completing a floor-graphics site survey, Robbins creates a design template that accounts for doors, fixtures, trash cans and other items that will be replaced after the wrap’s completion. His designers and the casino’s creative staff primarily use Adobe’s Creative Suite 5 software, with an emphasis on Photoshop® and Illustrator®.

For graphics applied to concrete or other hard surfaces, the franchise uses MACtac’s StreetRAP™, a 3.4-mil-facestock media with a permanent adhesive, and Permacolor® Permaflex® PF6300, an aggressive topcoat designed to withstand floor traffic (it’s rated for 90 days of floor use, according to MACtac). For smooth-surface or carpet applications, the shop uses 3M’s IJ 40 glossy, white media with an ASTM-certified, non-slip, luster-finish overlaminate.

The Redding franchise uses two printers: a Roland SolJet Pro III XJ-640 64-in.-wide, eco-solvent-ink printer, and, for jobs with large panels to align, the shop implements an HP Designjet L25500 latex-ink printer. Robbins said HP’s Optical Media Advance Sensor, which takes digital images of the microscopic structure of the media’s underside and measures the media’s progress in real time, helps print and align large panels.

To minimize inconveniences for patrons, the shop installed the graphics in the early-morning hours. For the 900-sq.-ft., entryway graphics, Sign-A-Rama’s installers used a torch and a 3M VCAT roller to ease the media into the concrete’s crevices, and 3M Gold squeegees for the smooth surfaces. Squeegees and elbow grease sufficed for the carpet graphics, which encompass approximately 400 sq. ft.

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Holding CourtFounded in 1977, The Mitographers Inc. (Sioux Falls, SD) has primarily focused on screenprinted, industrial graphics. In 2008, the company purchased its first, digital-printing equipment to control costs for short-run graphics.

“Within around two and a half years, digital graphics have gone from zero to roughly 10% of our business,” Tim Phillips, The Mitographer’s sales manager, said. “For a $10 million company, that’s significant, especially because we haven’t advertised our large-format capabilities.”

In 2009, Sioux Falls Sports Authority officials asked the company to produce banners for the Summit League’s basketball tournament. The 10-school (from Michigan to Utah) tournament takes place in the 7,500-seat Sioux Falls Arena. Last year, The Mitographers approached Summit League officials about bidding for center-court graphics for the tourna-ment, and won the job.

“The Summit League representa-tives were adamant that safety be our first priority,” Phillips said. “In the past, there had been problems with players slipping on the graphics. Also, they wanted the graphics to have aggressive enough adhesion to stand up to the pressure of impact from Division I basketball players, while not damaging the playing surface after removal. And, they had to look good on camera, while the lobby graphics had to absorb foot traffic bringing in wet, mucky, late-winter weather.”

The overall project entailed 1,134 sq. ft. of floor graphics for the court and lobby areas. The Summit League provided the image files in PDF format, and The Mitographers fine-tuned the design using Adobe Illustrator.

In 2011, arena officials allowed the shop to begin working on installation two nights before the tournament’s beginning (the year before, they weren’t allowed to begin until the day before). Phillips said the 36-hour interim enabled a better bond with the sealant, which reduced scuff marks. The process

for both sets of graphics required six hours.

To print the graphics, the shop used FLEXcon’s FLEXmark V400 white, opaque, 3.5-mil, self-adhesive film. In place of a laminate, installers applied several coats of floor varnish. The shop produced several samples, with some installed in the shop’s production area and others sent to the Summit League office.

To ensure the film would meet ASTM D2047 non-slip requirements for floor surfaces, The Mitographers sent film samples of the center-court material to a laboratory certi-fied under the General Standards Board Laboratory Acceptance Program.

“League officials very much appreciated the extra measure,” he said.

The Mitographers printed the graphics on its EFI-VUTEk QS2000 UV-cure-ink printer using EFI Series II inks. The lobby graphics were produced using a similar process, with the exception of usage of FLEXcon’s FLEXmark OV 650 R clear, embossed acrylic adhesive.

Still stringent in his demand for seamless floor graphics, Summit League Commissioner Tom Douple assigned four staff members to monitor the center-court graphics during the tournament’s first four games. “There were no issues,” Phillips said.

Making A SplashSigns by Tomorrow’s Rockville, MD location created stair graphics for Marriott’s Bethesda, MD corporate headquarters. Marriott wanted to tout its TakeCare initiative, which encourages employees to make healthy lifestyle choices. The client furnished the graphics as a PDF file, which the shop fine-tuned using Photoshop, Illustrator and SA Intl.’s FlexiSign 8.5.

The project differed from most of the shop’s floor-graphic appli-cations. Scott Goehrung, the shop’s computer-graphics engineer, said most such projects entail dance-floor graphics produced for event planners and short-term, POP graphics for shopping malls. Rarely do their lifespans exceed 90 days. In this case, Marriott’s decisionmakers required only 30 days.

Goehrung said, “We had to measure the stairs and tweak the graphic so no text was cut in half. Because the stairs were smooth granite, we just wiped down the surface.”

Signs by Tomorrow printed the project on its HP L25500 latex-ink printer using Avery’s MPI 3061 Quick Mark, a promotional-grade, calendered film designed for swift installation and removal. To make the graphic message flow seamlessly across the risers, Goehrung tiled the pattern using FlexiSign.

“It’s still a challenge to install over a dirty floor or concrete, but films designed for floor graphics have become thinner, less expensive and more flexible, which makes these types of jobs more attractive,” Goehrung said. “Because we used thick vinyl, one installer simply held the vinyl taut while the other installed with a standard, soft squeegee.”

He said Marriott officials liked the idea, and followed suit with another internal, promotional campaign immediately after this job’s removal.

Browsing The AislesHome-improvement stores, grocery stores and other retail outlets – with store layouts that route customers through dense, high-traffic areas – naturally cater to floor graphics. The shoppers are usually targeted – as opposed to leisurely, specialty-shop browsers – and familiar with the store’s set-up. Thus, a targeted POP ad will likely catch the viewer who seeks a particular product.

To steer its customers’ attention towards specific products in particular aisles, Menard’s, a Midwestern, home-improvement chain, tapped Minneapolis-based Vomela to fabricate a series of temporary POP graphics. Featured products included Wagner mechanized-painting systems and Libman floor-cleaning supplies.

“Before we fabricate this type of a job, we have to become very familiar with the store layout, traffic patterns, cleaning equipment that will be used, the installation process, the expected lifespan and other factors,” said Rick Millington, a Vomela business-development executive. “We require at least a 90-day warranty from every mate-rial manufacturer, as well as liability coverage.”

Vomela fabricated the graphics using 3M’s IJ40C-10R media with the 8509 clear, luster-finish overlaminate. He said the graphics were designed to last six months. The shop printed the large floor graphics on an EFI-VUTEk 3360 eight-color, roll-to-roll solvent printer using 3M’s Matched Component System.

“Printing a graphic this long as a single piece presents challenges because, if there’s a problem in the middle of the print, you have to scrap it and start over,” Millington said. “That’s a huge labor and materials waste. Also, installation of such large graphics requires greater skill. Floors with seams, tiled floors or dirty floors also create difficult installations.”

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Watch Your StepFineline Signs Graphic Studio (Denver) produces a broad, digital-graphic portfolio. The official graphics provider for the NFL’s Denver Broncos, the shop produces wall murals, banners and related projects for various Colorado institutions and municipalities.

John Miller, Fineline’s special-projects manager, says floor graphics represent approximately 5% of the company’s portfolio. He noted that event-marketing and management companies that promote one-time events represent most of the company’s customers.

“When we complete a site survey, it’s important to understand the surface texture to which the graphics will be applied,” he said. “It’s also important to consider how much moisture an area will receive. If an area will experience heavy exposure to foot traffic that carries rain or snow, we have to be prepared to take the additional steps required to seal the graphic’s edges, to prevent lifting from moisture.”

For a recent in-shop open house, Fineline executed various applications to tout its graphic capabilities. To catch visitors off-guard, the shop generated a gaping, round hole in the floor – of the inkjet-printed variety. Ben Schley, a Fineline designer, developed the graphic using Adobe Photoshop.

Air Jordan Laid FlatFloor graphics only encompass 1 to 2% of Pro Lab Digital’s (Los Angeles) business, although Joe Hill, the company’s sales and operations VP, says it’s a growing market segment. In addition to standard event graphics, he said floor graphics were becoming more prominent in new-product launches. Also, retail clients’ need for permanent, point-of-entry graphics augments floor-graphic demand.

Hill said, “It seems that there’s a product available that works well for every type of surface. Any material can present challenges when working on a dusty surface that inhibits adhesion to a floor surface. Therefore, a clean surface is essential to any job’s success. However, engineers have succeeded in creating floor-graphic materials that properly adhere to asphalt, concrete, tile, wood flooring and numerous other surfaces, while allowing easy surface removal.”

Pro Lab Digital recently helped promote Nike’s iconic Air Jordan sneaker brand in an unusual way – going horizontal to celebrate the high-flying sneakers.

Fortuitously, Stoelt Productions, which managed the promotional campaign for Nike, supplied graphics that required no image retooling. Fabricators tiled and enlarged the graphics to 11 ft. 2 in. long using Caldera’s V8 RIP. To ensure accurate size and consistency, the service provider printed it as three panels on its HP L25500 latex-ink printer using MACtac’s StreetRAP™ 3.4-mil films designed for unsealed-concrete applications.

“As usual, the biggest challenge was a crunched timeframe,” Hill said. “We had to produce and deliver the graphic within 24 hours.”

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Miller said, “It was important to use an image that demonstrated depth, an overhead view and such details as the ladder and skeletal remains. The abun-dance of stock-art websites made this job much easier.”

The shop produced the graphics on 3M’s IJ40 temporary floor vinyl with 8509 luster-finish overlami-nate. Using Caldera’s V8 RIP, the shop output the graphic on its HP Scitex LX800 latex-ink printer.

“The myth of a lone genius having a eureka moment that changes the world is indeed a myth. Most innova-tion is the result of long hours, building on the input of others. Ideas spawn from earlier ideas, bouncing from person to person and being reshaped as they go.”

–TED curator Chris Anderson in Wiredmagazine’s Film School, January 2011

Several months back, a reader criticized ST for presenting a “fluff” article, meaning the reader thought the pages offered little reading value. Truth is, the article presented several, LED-based, sign-design case studies, so readers, especially sign designers, could view and consider different shops’ and designers’ work.

Case studies also provide new ideas for signshop fabricators and technicians. And, they grant “bragging rights” to the sign-building shop and give prestige- status ammunition to its sales staff.

Viewing other’s signs and case studies – voyeuring, loosely speaking, at others’ design work – is a sign design-er’s way of life, just as artists and art students visit galleries and museums to see and study subjects and techniques.

ST has presented case studies for, oh, 105 years. ST Media Group Intl.’s sign-related, book catalog (www.bookstorestmediagroup.com), which lists many how-to books, also lists such case-study tomes as Sign Gallery Intl. and Sign Gallery 5, 6 and 7. Further, the list includes Rudi Stern’s The New Let There be Neon case-study collec-tion (“for designers, architects, sculptors and neon-sign designers and fabricators”) and Dusty Sprengnagel’s Neon World, which contains 350, full-color photos of beautifully designed, neon signs.

Here, we’re presenting several design-related, solid-state-lighting case studies.

Courtside signage firstANC Sports Enterprises LCC (Purchase, NY), a provider of integrated, multimedia systems and sports-marketing services, announced the BNP Paribas Showdown (February 28, New York City’s Madison Square Garden) as the first professional, U.S. tennis event to feature LED-based signage around the court perimeter. The tennis exhibition was part of the United States Tennis Assn.’s (USTA) Tennis Night in America,

BNP Paribas, the eurozone’s largest bank, by deposits, has offices in more than 80 countries. It employs more than 200,000 people.

Michael Hopkins, ANC’s director of communications and marketing, said the company had prepared six, 54-ft. (324 ft. total) sections of lineal, arrayed, LED (moving message) signage to line the tennis-court perimeter, but was informed on event day of layout changes needed to allow more TV camera access, which caused them to remove some portions of the sections.

Further complications occurred because of power-supply delays and, oddly, a change in the floor height. And, until show time, ANC’s graphics and operations team worked on content revisions and uploaded changes to ANC’s patent-pending, VisionSOFT operating system.

Busy day.ANC’s services comprise rotational and fixed visual

displays, digital-media software and control systems, signage operation and maintenance, marketing consulta-tion, graphic design and print production.

ANC’s equipment resides in more than 20 of the National Basketball Assn.’s (NBA) 30 venues. The company has a manufacturing relationship with Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision, a leader in HD LED technology.

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Voyeurism, LED-lamped signs and disruptive LEC – not “D” – panels.

Quizno’s curvy, LED-lamped channel lettersThis Quizno’s out-of-sight portion – a matched-curve, opposite-wall, interior raceway – added a design and installation challenge to Creative Sign Designs (Tampa) nifty, LED-lamped, channel-letter sign, installed at Tampa’s East Gate shopping center’s new Quizno’s restaurant.

Creative’s Rick Incorvia said, “Once the letters were flush mounted to the radius fascia, we mounted a matched-radius raceway on the inside of the open fascia – to hide any electrical unsightliness.”

The white, Plexiglas® acrylic faces are decorated with translucent vinyl. Using CorelDRAW® software, designer Vikki Klidis incorporated a white, 0.25-in. border (trap line) to add extra brightness to the faces.

Nicole Cavalani photographed the signs.Rick said the Quizno’s owner had miscalculated the

time needed to design, fabricate and install the sign. The shop built and installed the finished sign in 30 days. “We made sure the city would approve the design,” he said, “and began fabrication while the permit approval was in process.”

Mandi Wise, the shop’s “permit queen,” delivered the permit to the install crew, onsite, as they unloaded the truck.

Another disruptive-lighting technology? The CeeLite® Light Emitting Capacitor (LEC) technology – a flat, thin, flexible, impact-resistant, lightweight, cool-operating and energy-efficient light source – spawns from CeeLite Technologies, LLC (Colmar, PA). The company says its LECs deliver flawless illumination with color accu-racy for advertising, architectural and event use, as well as sign illumination and tradeshow exhibits. The product received Time magazine’s Best Invention award, Electronics Products magazine’s Products of the Year

award and Buildings magazine’s Editor’s Choice award. You may have also seen it in Fast Company magazine’s Widgets We Love story.

The “C” stands for a proprietary capacitor system that helps brighten the light panels.

The LEC technology comprises the LEC lighting panels and proprietary, LEC-inverter, power sources. The panels conform to flat or curved surfaces and will illuminate the surface itself or serve as backlighting for translucent graphics or film. The 1mm-thick panels come in standard sizes, up to 18 sq. ft. More interestingly, the panels are produced through a screenprinting process that deposits layers of electrodes, phosphors and dielectrics, which CeeLite protects with a transparent-laminate overlay.

LEC proprietary inverters, which operate with AC or DC power, are programmable, with proprietary software, to provide brightness control, fading and flashing. Further, the controls will coordinate and provide sequenced effects over multiple LEC panels. n

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Cincinnati’s United-Maier Signs, founded in 1964, builds, installs and services moving-message, free-standing and wall signs, as well as channel letters and sign systems nationwide. The company specializes in “Maximus Series signs for massive-scale” proj-ects. For example, it recently built and installed 9-ft.-high channel letters atop Cincinnati’s new, 665-ft.-high, Great American Insurance Group building.

Tony Maier, president of United-Maier Signs Inc. (Cincinnati) allowed Jeff Russ, ST’s senior art director, and me to visit the firm’s shop and photograph an install truck for these “Toolbox 101” pages. Tony introduced us to Ken Duesing, the firm’s operations manager, who asked United-Maier install technician Deron Johnson to provide a tour of his truck.

Straight away, Deron, shown here with his full-body, crane-safety harness, emphasized that safety comes first. He also stressed care for the truck and properly organized – and stowed – gear and supplies.

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safety comes first. He also stressed care for the truck and properly organized – and stowed – gear and supplies. gear and supplies.

Safety first. After that, everything has a place.

Under the 1989 Kenworth T-800’s hood is a C10 Caterpillar diesel engine that drives the tandem axles through an Eaton Fuller, low- and high-range, nine-speed gearbox. The jade-green, telescoping, Elliott Skywalk S70 crane lifts a 10-ft.-long, aerial-work platform that also carries an electric, foldable, jib winch (similar to a boat davit) as an extra lift tool.

The arrayed ladders, secured alongside removable sideboards, display Deron’s strong suit for neatness. Behind the ladders (under a protective cover) is the rig’s Miller Bobcat model 225G that comprises a DC welder, 120V AC generator and 12- or 24V-battery charger. Deron will load a portable air compressor, if he needs to power pneumatic tools.

Everything has a place. The orange, safety [traffic] cones ride atop the acetylene tanks, and the ladder-steps house wire-spool holders. Note, also, the mud boots stuffed behind the cones – not all install work is in the air. A notable aside is United-Maier’s aerial-lift, pre-use inspec-tion checklist (which accompanies the DOT Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report). In addition to routine power and walk-around checks, the form requires the crane operator to visu-ally check for overhead obstructions, energized power lines and wind and weather conditions.

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Installers personal tool kit, suggested items:Angle grinder, cordless, rechargeable, with extra batteries Angle grinder, pneumatic Belt, tool Bits, drill, various sizes, with sparesBlade scraper, foldable Bolt cutters, 36 in. Clamps, various sizes Cutters, diagonal, various sizesDrill, cordless, 3⁄8 in. rechargeable, with extra batteriesDuct tape, 1 rollFlashlight, LED-lampedHacksaw, 12 in. Hammer drill, cordless, ½ in., rechargeable, with extra batteriesHammer drill, pneumatic drive, ½ in. Hammer, ball-peen, 10 oz.Hammer, carpenter’s, fiberglass handleHex-wrench set, metric and standardKnife, box, with extra bladesLevel, carpenter’s, 48 in. Level, torpedo-type, 12 in. Measuring tapes, 25 and 100 ft. lengthMeter, volt/ohm Nutdriver set, ¼ and 1⁄2 in. driverPickup tool, magnetic Pickup tool, claw-type Pliers, channel-lock, large and smallPliers, electrician’s Pliers, long-nose Pliers, standardPocketknife (or pocket, multi-tool set)Prybar, 36 in. Screwdriver bit set (insert-type)Screwdriver set, PhillipsScrewdriver set, slottedShovel, square, D-handle, 38 in. Shovel, standard, square bladeShovel, standard, trenching blade Shovel, trench, D-handle, 38 in. Sledge hammers, 2 lb. and 10 lb. sizesSocket set, deep and standard, in ¼, 3⁄8 and ½ in. metric and standard driveSocket-wrench ratchet sets, various extensions, adapters and universal jointsSquare, carpenter’s, 18 in. Stripper, wire Tester, continuity WD-40, 1 large canWrench set, crescent 8 and 12. in., Wrench sets, open and box end, metric and standardWrench, pipe 16 in., adjustableWrench, pneumatic, ½ in. Note: Large-scale sign work requires larger-sized tool sets.

Photos: Jeff Russ and Darek Johnson

Numerous tie-down straps occupy this tool bin’s top shelf, while acetylene-welding gear fills the bottom. Note the WD-40 can – a priority second only to duct tape.

Deron designed the hardware drawers to slide free of the supporting framework. When necessary, he can easily remove a drawer and carry it to the worksite.

The paint bin carries basic paint colors and supplies – and the duct tape. Note the bin’s extra space, should an install crew need additional material or tool space for a particular job.

The foldaway jib winch in the stowed position – note the foot-control switch.

ST has a new associate editor, Robin Donovan. On her first day (appropriately, St. Patrick’s Day, given her surname), I outlined Signage 101 – how the sign industry is categorized and characterized. I explained electric and commercial signs, handcrafted and CAS signs, franchises and independents, custom and quantity signs. For the latter distinction, I explained that quantity-sign manufacturers are the biggest sign companies.

Usually.

I received an emailed article in January from a PR representative for a sign company. It was one of those rather generic treatises, written for a general audience, with nothing specific enough to interest a sign-industry audience. I glance at such things, but don’t pursue.

Usually.But I was intrigued, and, as I

investigated, I discovered a century-old sign company that’s created an interesting niche. The chronology and current strategy bear repeating,

as explained by company president Robert Laurencelle and VP of busi-ness development Mark Burack.

The nicheShiner Signs, the parent company, sells custom signs in New England. The $2 million company has never left its Meriden, CT roots. The Signage US subsidiary (which received its own name two years ago) only caters to national compa-nies. It primarily manufactures quan-tity channel letters; cellular-phone companies are targeted, with approx-imately 15% of the stores in malls.

With $7 million in annual sales, 90% is for chains, and 80% comes from five top customers. Signage US handles all of Verizon’s 400+ U.S. stores. It serves T-Mobile on the East Coast from Maine to Virginia.

Each of the 20+ employees is cross trained. To entice customers, Signage US offers bumper-to-bumper, three-year warranties and strives to provide optimum customer service.

“Signs from traditional quantity-sign companies may take 2-3 weeks to ship, but we can do it in 2-3 days,” Mark said. “We’ll offer free engi-neering analysis to any new cus-tomers. We have them ship us the drawings and an actual sign. We find that 80% of the signs involve some type of shortcut – cheaper materials, not UL listed – and we’ve even found some that were 4% smaller then spec’d.” (The company website, www.signageus.com, depicts an example, up close and personal.)

Additionally, because convincing

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106-year-old Shiner Signs spins off Signage US for a national niche.

chains to switch vendors is difficult, Signage US will provide signage for the first store free of charge.

The employeesThe Signage US labor philosophy is simple: cross training. It’s not optional. “Workers on the floor can do project management,” Robert says. Over a 1½-year period, a new employee’s typical education moves from vinyl application, to digital printing, to CNC routing and then to sheetmetal. Robert figures, overall, cross training has boosted productivity 600%. With 12 people on the floor, he claims to be able to produce $1 million in signage monthly.

Robert explains, “Each person we hire must have a mechanical or artistic skill set, common sense, and the passion and eagerness to learn new tasks.”

Brian Russo, a 10-year employee, “has been cross-trained to do spray-coating application, channel-letter fabrication, vinyl graphics, goldleaf application, welding, wiring, crating and shipping, and production management.”

Shawn Rafmuessen was hired as a tubebender two years ago, but no new neon is being produced. Today, Shawn can repair existing neon signs, but he also “fabricates channel letters, assembles plastic trim cap, applies spray coating and can do anything in our vinyl-graphics department and, of course, crating and shipping.”

Six-year employee Troy Huscher

began in vinyl graphics “with a talent for creative sign drawings.” He’s subsequently been cross-trained for project management and sign-program logistics.

Raymond Castro, the inside salesman with seven years on staff, “operates all of our Multicam CNC routers, the HP 9000 digital printers and the lamination and application of printed materials. He can fabri-cate channel letters, install signage, and crate and ship.”

The equipmentWithout it, Signage US couldn’t compete. Period. Robert explains,

“Without channel-letter fabrication equipment – including CNC routers [MultiCam], channel-letter bending machines [Computerized Cutter’s Accu-Bend] and channel-letter fastening machines – it would be impossible for us to do the volume of work within the tight time frame we have.

“CNC routers alone have increased our volume 10-fold over the speed of a hand-cut letter. Each channel-letter bending machine increases capacity by five times the speed of hand bending letters. Channel-letter fastening machines increase our volume six times the speed of

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From Turn of the Century to CellularIn addition to the TCPS program, the müv sign was part of a T-Mobile re-branding that Signage US handled, using Sloan’s V Series LEDs.

Signage US provided Metro PCS signs for approximately 75 locations in New York and New Jersey, using the same Sloan LEDs.

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conventional pop-riveting of channel-letter returns.

“The combination of highly skilled, cross-trained workers who mesh well, and automated, sign-production equipment, has increased our capacity 600%. With the same number of employees, what we used to produce in a year can now be manufactured in eight weeks.”

As an example, Signage US rebranded 395 T-Mobile stores in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey – from site surveys to instal-lation – in five weeks.

IlluminationRobert said neon “is fading into the background,” due to damage in ship-ping and energy savings other light-sources offer. On the Shiner Signs website, www.shinersigns.com, a page called “A Green Company” outlines energy savings achieved through newer technologies:• Replacing neon sign lighting with

LEDs = energy savings of 75% to 90%, with less maintenance and longer life, all while eliminating mercury content

• Replacing neon with fluorescent lamps = energy savings of 23% to 50%

• Replacing T-12 fluorescent lamps with T-8 or T-5 fluorescent lamps = energy savings of 12% to 27%

• Replacing fluorescent lamps with LEDs = energy savings of 12% to 38%

(Ed.note: These figures were shown to a lighting consultant, who dis-puted them. However, when Robert was shown the consultant’s com-ments, he stood by his figures and added, “The LEDs we use require 75% less electricity than the same sign illuminated with neon. LEDs are the future in every aspect of lighting and, unfortunately for us, neon is a dying art form.”)

The history Henry S. Shiner founded Shiner Signs in 1904. His son, Wayne Shiner, sold the company to Larry Laurencelle (Robert’s father) in 1959. The company became incor-porated in 1970. Larry retired in 1982, and Robert has served as owner/president since then.

The company traditionally handled mostly statewide work which, in a state the size of Connecticut, essentially means local work. Robert said the internet really changed the company, because, through a company website, he then began selling out of state in 1997. His first big job entailed more than 400 end-cap displays for a Comp USA (remember it?) rollout.

What Signage US doesn’t doWhat a company does is para-mount, but it’s also important to decide which tasks are best left to other entities. Simultaneously carving a niche and trying to appeal to a wide swath can be incompatible.

For example, Signage US doesn’t build any high-rise signs, except for shippable, 20-ft.-tall pylon signs. Nor does it handle any installation inhouse. Consequently, Gulf and Irving Oil are its only oil-company clients.

Signage US keeps a list of 700 sign installers, and it will use approx-imately 500 of them on an annual basis. Roughly 300 are considered to be on the “A” list. Because the permit process can be a gigantic bottleneck for a company that prides itself on turnaround time, Signage US sometimes hires “expediters” to procure permits in pay-to-play cities like Boston, Philadelphia and NYC.

“In New York, this can reduce the turnaround time from a year to a month,” Robert said. At times, the company has even paid people to stand in permit lines.

The bottom lineThe strategy seems to be working because Signage US sales haven’t dropped at all in the past two tumul-tuous years. Two new people were hired in February. Its belief in state-of-the-art equipment and materials hasn’t wavered since having been a beta site for the Gerber Signmaker IVB. It’s identified damage in ship-ping as a recurring problem, so it now creates its own crating with at least a half inch of insulation around the entire sign. It buys its materials in bulk on a quarterly basis to receive better prices. To enable better communication, Signage US main-tains its office and factory on the same floor. n

For more information about the company, go to www.signageus.com.

Signage US handles all of the sign work for Verizon’s 400+ stores, nationwide. Mobile-phone companies now dominate Signage US’ customer list.

The International Sign Association

Meet Kevin Farrell . . . . . . . .74

Three Trends inArchitectural Signage . . . . . . 75

Poblacki Becomes Part of the Team . . . . . . . . .77

SEGD CEO Answers Questions . . . . . . . 79

IN THIS REPORT:

Expand the TeamArchitectural signage is not my expertise, I will be the first toadmit. Yet my company has completed some fairly sizeablearchitectural projects, like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadiumand the Carolina Panthers stadium. We later purchased anarchitectural firm that had been in business for more than40 years and that has allowed us to develop that avenueeven more fully.

I was sent to manage the architectural facility and learnedquickly how this signage is different than a traditional electricsign company, where I had spent most of my career. Onmost of the larger projects you likely will be manufacturingsign types that you have never produced before. That

makes the work challenging, but those who have made a career of architectural signagelove the challenge of it all.

Our friends in architectural signage often have different clients than do those of us inother aspects of signage. They are often working with—and for—general contractorsand designers rather than the end user. In many ways, it requires a different workingrelationship, one that keeps the sign company involved throughout the process, ratherthan brought in at the end. The designer may create a concept and then rely on thearchitectural sign professional to help determine the most cost-effective way to buildit. The architectural sign company is part of the team that helps execute the overallconcept of the building.

As with any business these days, architectural sign companies find that being part ofthe team has its challenges, but also brings opportunities. All of us have a vested interestin making sure that the end user is getting the kind of project that enhances theirbrand and image while making sure that it is the perfect balance of cost containmentand quality.

Teamwork also can lead to stronger business relationships and nowhere is that moreevident than ISA’s Supplier/Distributor Conference, which is coming up in June.This year, SDC has been broadened to include national sign companies for the firsttime. It always has been an outstanding conference and the only industry networkingevent for suppliers and distributors in the on-premise sign industry. We believed,though, that bringing in national sign companies would add an exciting dynamic tothis event. It only made sense to broaden the team, so to speak, to include them inthis conference.

The result has been positive already. Registration is trending higher than last year. Ihave no doubt that bringing the national companies into the conference will onlymake it a better event for all. I fully expect that there will be many, many discussionsof ways that we can partner on large projects in the future.

Chairman’s Message

The out-of-home advertising industry continues to rise, increasing 4.1 percent in 2010, according to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. •

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Eleven months and 22,000 signs: That was the order at AD/S inCorona, Calif., when it was tapped for the Las Vegas City Centerproject, a massive private venture that encompassed three hotels,a convention center, a casino, an entertainment complex, and ahigh-rise residential development.

The project was broken into several designed phases. “AD/S’ fabri-cation versatility enabled us to handle these demandingly detailed

architectural projects in-house, and we quicklyadapted to the volume and tight schedules,”said Kevin Farrell, AD/S vice president andlong-time ISA member.

One of the larger projects in the venture wassignage for the Aria Hotel—all 4,000-plusguest rooms, included.

“The coordination was extreme,” Farrell said.“Both in quality control and the handling. Youhad to be pretty good at sending out specificfloor plans so that the installation crews knew

locations of each door and floor level. Everything was individually checked, labeled, andwrapped for quality control and ease of installation.”

And then there were the challenges related to meeting the owner’s and contractor’s LEEDrequirements and Clark County’s strict fire rating compliance. All packaging material wasrecycled, and truck loads were maximized as signs were shipped from Corona to Las Vegas, allunder the 500 miles required for LEED compliance. Low-VOC paints and formaldehyde-free products were specified, and LED lighting, some of which was custom blended, was usedin the illuminated signage. Material selections included reclaimed teak veneers, Paperstone®,and various eco-friendly products. AD/S also separated and recycled our metal alloys, whichincluded stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, and copper.

City Center was not the only project AD/S had in Las Vegas at the time; it also was completingsignage for Terminal Two of the McCarran Airport and was gearing up fabrication for thenew Terminal Three. Closer to its home just south of Los Angeles, AD/S was working onseveral hospitals in the area, too.

“Because of the slump in commercial retail—there are not many shopping malls beingbuilt out there—a large portion of our work is public and quasi-public work,” Farrellsaid. “We’ve proven to be valuable team members to some large general contractors, andwe’ve found a niche by being able to support them on challenging signage projects.”

It’s not all work. “I enjoy building business relationships and friendships. Golf plays an im-portant part of business and relaxation for me. I like the camaraderie of being out there.”

It’s also something of a sweet spot for Farrell, who has a bachelor’s degree in constructionmanagement, but grew tired of the traveling nature of the construction industry. At AD/S,which he co-founded in 1995, the work is clustered in California, Nevada, and Arizona.AD/S is licensed in all three states.

He also believes in investing in the larger sign community and currently serves on theboard of directors of the California Sign Association.

California is a long way from his native South Africa, especially when considering he wasengrossed by the first American TV program, “Dallas,” to air in that country. “That’swhat inspired my wife and I to find opportunity and employment out there and broughtus to immigrate here in 1986. We’ve never looked back.” |

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The national sign companies also will holdtheir annual meeting as part of SDC. Oneissue that always seems to be a topic of dis-cussion is the way to find the most profes-sional installation subcontractors. Whenwe—a national sign company—are enteringa new region or locality, how do we determinewhich company is most qualified to work onour behalf, to be part of our team? How dowe ensure that the team members that webring to the project represent us well?

Obviously building relationships is extremelyimportant. But sometimes, we enter a regionin which we have no contacts. Many nationalcompanies are beginning to inquire aboutthe crane safety certification status of potentialsubcontractor’s installation personnel. WhileOSHA does not require this certification becompleted until 2014, companies that areproactive in ensuring that their employees aretrained certainly will stand out. Companiescommitted to safety and training are thekinds of subcontractors that national signcompanies will want to use, I am sure.

As you probably know, ISA has been offeringoutstanding certification training to assistmembers in complying with OSHA-mandatedcrane operator certification. Some of my em-ployees recently attended the training andthen took the certification testing. They toldme that the ISA training prepared them well,but also that the certification exam was quitedifficult. I am not sure how many would havepassed if we as a company had not made thecommitment to provide this training.

ISA is hosting these training courses around thecountry and companies need to be proactive inseeking them out (www.signs.org/cranetraining).The training can provide a competitive edgefor companies. It also is important to rememberwhy this certification was required to beginwith: To ensure the safety of some of our mostimportant team members, our employees.|

The hospitality industry has struggled for the last few years, and those difficulties are expected to continue for at least the immediate future,

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In many ways, the issues facing architecturalsignage companies are similar to other busi-nesses. But there are other challenges uniqueto this segment of the industry as well.

“Today’s market is like it always is: very dynamic,”said Josh Bunting, chief financial officer forBunting Graphics Inc., and the ArchitecturalDivision representative on the ISA Board ofDirectors. “I hear some companies are veryhealthy, and some are not. That’s very muchrelated to how they managed their businessover the last 24 months. As for the customer,they want what they’ve always wanted: to gethigh quality, high levels of service, and fairpricing. Some of the expectations in how youdeliver that are changing.”

Those changes fallinto three broadcategories:Economic Conditions Continue to ChallengeThe economy has been a challenge for archi-tectural signage, just as it has been with thebroader sign community. Customers are de-manding competitive pricing, raw materialscosts are increasing, and those outside the signindustry are often bidding on sign projects. Allof that creates a squeeze on many sign companies.

“Our customers are well aware that it is abuyers’ market right now,” said Grady Brown,president of ASI | Signage Innovations andISA board member. “They are generally verycompetitive on their expectations and we seea broader level of competition on projectsthat would have been the wheelhouse of thearchitectural industry. We are finding thatcompetitors are coming from areas of industrythat would not have traditionally been there andthey may not have the same level of experience.But so much emphasis is on cost, not service,product quality, and long-term performance.This year is not going to be any easier thanlast year, as we see our industry overall stillstruggling through 2011.”

Bunting also sees that pressures may con-tinue to force some sign companies to close.“This raw materials price surge is happeningright now. Depending on how people havecontracted their businesses, they may not be

able to cover costs, and they suffer as a result. Itmay put those companies that are on the edgeout and allow those companies that wereable to maintain profitability to maintain aserious position.”

As the U.S. economy has struggled, seriouscompetition from overseas has opened up,creating additional pressures for architecturalsign companies.

“So far, because the architectural sign industryis a craft industry, they are somewhat pro-tected, because those manufacturing facilitiesoffshore are good at mass production,” Brownsaid. “They are not yet—and that is the key-word—doing custom one-off solutions. Itwill only be a matter of time. The qualitylevel is improving. The barrier is customerservice, the dependability, and the deliverytimes. Folks in other parts of the world arenot sitting back and doing nothing. They’recontinuously improving and expanding.Whether we can identify a means to turnthreat into an opportunity is a challenge thatwe will face as an industry.”

Bunting agrees and says the pace is quickening.“There is a lot of pressure from Asia starting tocome into the sign business. In the last sevenyears or so, that was traditionally reserved tocommercial signage because of needing tobuy in volume. Now, I’m getting a two-weeklead time on products that I can get from China.”

for Architectural Signage

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according to Lodging Econometrics. While new construction is at a historic low, there are a number of chains that are renovating and rebranding. •

Sign credit: ASI | Signage Innovations

[Continued on page 76]

Increasing Emphasis on Environmentally Friendly ProductsSome customers also are demanding environ-mentally friendly products and assistance withLEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmen-tal Design) points in building. That is requir-ing architectural sign companies to continue tolearn a new avenue of business. While signsthemselves cannot be LEED-certified, they cancontribute points to the overall project.

“Increasingly, our clients are seeking LEEDcertification for their properties,” said Brown.“There’s a level of knowledge necessary tounderstand how we can contribute to thosegoals. We’ve had a significant focus on makingsure that our organization is knowledgeableabout LEED requirements as well as beingable to deliver environmentally friendly signagefor people who do want to implement amore sustainable solution.”

Even with the heavy focus on pricing, somecustomers are willing to pay extra for environ-mentally friendly products; in certain mar-kets, they are required for new construction.

Sometimes, use of environmental productsrequire more paperwork. “There can be somecomplex, required forms going out on thebid process to those who will be fulfilling thesign requirements,” warns Teresa M. Young,

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Eleven months and 22,000 signs: That was the order at AD/S inCorona, Calif., when it was tapped for the Las Vegas City Centerproject, a massive private venture that encompassed three hotels,a convention center, a casino, an entertainment complex, and ahigh-rise residential development.

The project was broken into several designed phases. “AD/S’ fabri-cation versatility enabled us to handle these demandingly detailed

architectural projects in-house, and we quicklyadapted to the volume and tight schedules,”said Kevin Farrell, AD/S vice president andlong-time ISA member.

One of the larger projects in the venture wassignage for the Aria Hotel—all 4,000-plusguest rooms, included.

“The coordination was extreme,” Farrell said.“Both in quality control and the handling. Youhad to be pretty good at sending out specificfloor plans so that the installation crews knew

locations of each door and floor level. Everything was individually checked, labeled, andwrapped for quality control and ease of installation.”

And then there were the challenges related to meeting the owner’s and contractor’s LEEDrequirements and Clark County’s strict fire rating compliance. All packaging material wasrecycled, and truck loads were maximized as signs were shipped from Corona to Las Vegas, allunder the 500 miles required for LEED compliance. Low-VOC paints and formaldehyde-free products were specified, and LED lighting, some of which was custom blended, was usedin the illuminated signage. Material selections included reclaimed teak veneers, Paperstone®,and various eco-friendly products. AD/S also separated and recycled our metal alloys, whichincluded stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, and copper.

City Center was not the only project AD/S had in Las Vegas at the time; it also was completingsignage for Terminal Two of the McCarran Airport and was gearing up fabrication for thenew Terminal Three. Closer to its home just south of Los Angeles, AD/S was working onseveral hospitals in the area, too.

“Because of the slump in commercial retail—there are not many shopping malls beingbuilt out there—a large portion of our work is public and quasi-public work,” Farrellsaid. “We’ve proven to be valuable team members to some large general contractors, andwe’ve found a niche by being able to support them on challenging signage projects.”

It’s not all work. “I enjoy building business relationships and friendships. Golf plays an im-portant part of business and relaxation for me. I like the camaraderie of being out there.”

It’s also something of a sweet spot for Farrell, who has a bachelor’s degree in constructionmanagement, but grew tired of the traveling nature of the construction industry. At AD/S,which he co-founded in 1995, the work is clustered in California, Nevada, and Arizona.AD/S is licensed in all three states.

He also believes in investing in the larger sign community and currently serves on theboard of directors of the California Sign Association.

California is a long way from his native South Africa, especially when considering he wasengrossed by the first American TV program, “Dallas,” to air in that country. “That’swhat inspired my wife and I to find opportunity and employment out there and broughtus to immigrate here in 1986. We’ve never looked back.” |

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74 ISA Report • • • May 2011

The national sign companies also will holdtheir annual meeting as part of SDC. Oneissue that always seems to be a topic of dis-cussion is the way to find the most profes-sional installation subcontractors. Whenwe—a national sign company—are enteringa new region or locality, how do we determinewhich company is most qualified to work onour behalf, to be part of our team? How dowe ensure that the team members that webring to the project represent us well?

Obviously building relationships is extremelyimportant. But sometimes, we enter a regionin which we have no contacts. Many nationalcompanies are beginning to inquire aboutthe crane safety certification status of potentialsubcontractor’s installation personnel. WhileOSHA does not require this certification becompleted until 2014, companies that areproactive in ensuring that their employees aretrained certainly will stand out. Companiescommitted to safety and training are thekinds of subcontractors that national signcompanies will want to use, I am sure.

As you probably know, ISA has been offeringoutstanding certification training to assistmembers in complying with OSHA-mandatedcrane operator certification. Some of my em-ployees recently attended the training andthen took the certification testing. They toldme that the ISA training prepared them well,but also that the certification exam was quitedifficult. I am not sure how many would havepassed if we as a company had not made thecommitment to provide this training.

ISA is hosting these training courses around thecountry and companies need to be proactive inseeking them out (www.signs.org/cranetraining).The training can provide a competitive edgefor companies. It also is important to rememberwhy this certification was required to beginwith: To ensure the safety of some of our mostimportant team members, our employees.|

The hospitality industry has struggled for the last few years, and those difficulties are expected to continue for at least the immediate future,

statistical facts • • •

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An Occasional Look at ISA Members

KevinFarrell

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New Challenges, New Opportunities

In many ways, the issues facing architecturalsignage companies are similar to other busi-nesses. But there are other challenges uniqueto this segment of the industry as well.

“Today’s market is like it always is: very dynamic,”said Josh Bunting, chief financial officer forBunting Graphics Inc., and the ArchitecturalDivision representative on the ISA Board ofDirectors. “I hear some companies are veryhealthy, and some are not. That’s very muchrelated to how they managed their businessover the last 24 months. As for the customer,they want what they’ve always wanted: to gethigh quality, high levels of service, and fairpricing. Some of the expectations in how youdeliver that are changing.”

Those changes fallinto three broadcategories:Economic Conditions Continue to ChallengeThe economy has been a challenge for archi-tectural signage, just as it has been with thebroader sign community. Customers are de-manding competitive pricing, raw materialscosts are increasing, and those outside the signindustry are often bidding on sign projects. Allof that creates a squeeze on many sign companies.

“Our customers are well aware that it is abuyers’ market right now,” said Grady Brown,president of ASI | Signage Innovations andISA board member. “They are generally verycompetitive on their expectations and we seea broader level of competition on projectsthat would have been the wheelhouse of thearchitectural industry. We are finding thatcompetitors are coming from areas of industrythat would not have traditionally been there andthey may not have the same level of experience.But so much emphasis is on cost, not service,product quality, and long-term performance.This year is not going to be any easier thanlast year, as we see our industry overall stillstruggling through 2011.”

Bunting also sees that pressures may con-tinue to force some sign companies to close.“This raw materials price surge is happeningright now. Depending on how people havecontracted their businesses, they may not be

able to cover costs, and they suffer as a result. Itmay put those companies that are on the edgeout and allow those companies that wereable to maintain profitability to maintain aserious position.”

As the U.S. economy has struggled, seriouscompetition from overseas has opened up,creating additional pressures for architecturalsign companies.

“So far, because the architectural sign industryis a craft industry, they are somewhat pro-tected, because those manufacturing facilitiesoffshore are good at mass production,” Brownsaid. “They are not yet—and that is the key-word—doing custom one-off solutions. Itwill only be a matter of time. The qualitylevel is improving. The barrier is customerservice, the dependability, and the deliverytimes. Folks in other parts of the world arenot sitting back and doing nothing. They’recontinuously improving and expanding.Whether we can identify a means to turnthreat into an opportunity is a challenge thatwe will face as an industry.”

Bunting agrees and says the pace is quickening.“There is a lot of pressure from Asia starting tocome into the sign business. In the last sevenyears or so, that was traditionally reserved tocommercial signage because of needing tobuy in volume. Now, I’m getting a two-weeklead time on products that I can get from China.”

for Architectural Signage

Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here •

www.signs.org 75

according to Lodging Econometrics. While new construction is at a historic low, there are a number of chains that are renovating and rebranding. •

Sign credit: ASI | Signage Innovations

[Continued on page 76]

Increasing Emphasis on Environmentally Friendly ProductsSome customers also are demanding environ-mentally friendly products and assistance withLEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmen-tal Design) points in building. That is requir-ing architectural sign companies to continue tolearn a new avenue of business. While signsthemselves cannot be LEED-certified, they cancontribute points to the overall project.

“Increasingly, our clients are seeking LEEDcertification for their properties,” said Brown.“There’s a level of knowledge necessary tounderstand how we can contribute to thosegoals. We’ve had a significant focus on makingsure that our organization is knowledgeableabout LEED requirements as well as beingable to deliver environmentally friendly signagefor people who do want to implement amore sustainable solution.”

Even with the heavy focus on pricing, somecustomers are willing to pay extra for environ-mentally friendly products; in certain mar-kets, they are required for new construction.

Sometimes, use of environmental productsrequire more paperwork. “There can be somecomplex, required forms going out on thebid process to those who will be fulfilling thesign requirements,” warns Teresa M. Young,

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president and CEO of Sign Biz® Inc. andchair of the ISA Sustainability Committee.“It’s more paperwork, but increasingly, theseforms are being required in order to evensubmit the bid. Everyone is short on time,and this happens to add another demand. Butfor those who can get comfortable, it will ul-timately become standard operating proce-dure for these types of building signs.”

While Brown also believes environmentallyfriendly construction will become commonpractice, he takes a longer view. “We view itas similar to the Americans with Disabilities

Act (ADA). It’s a growth opportunity. Thechallenge with LEED is that it hasn’t beencodified to the level that ADA was. Busi-nesses had to comply with ADA guidelines be-cause it was legislated. Green constructionand LEED are driven primarily by societalpressures or strong beliefs of the influencerof the purchasing decisions. There are growingtrends to codify green construction, as you cansee by the International Green ConstructionCode. It’s anticipated that over the next fiveyears, that is going to be more of a codifiedor legislated requirement. Then it will have alarger impact on the marketplace having to

use those materials, which will hopefullydrive down the cost some materials based onincreased demand.”

In the meantime, it takes extra initiative onthe part of sign companies, Young said. “Thereare products available, but sign companiesoften don’t know where to source them asthey can be hard to find within the sign supplychain. This is not a trend; it’s a migration.We as a society are going someplace new andit’s going to be permanent.”

Changes in the Construction IndustryIncreasingly, many construction projects aregoing to design-build, meaning that one bid-winner must complete the entire project. Italso may create some challenges for signcompany owners, who have long worked inconjunction with design firms.

“That’s a very sensitive issue for us from abusiness perspective,” Brown said. “We do havelong-standing relationship with the designcommunity. We have a marketplace that islooking for design-build as a delivery modelthat they’ve used in general construction andapplying it to the signage portion of theirproject. We are finding more opportunities topartner with design firms to provide a design-build solution. In addition, we continue toservice our clients by offering design services,where the project does not require partneringwith a large design house, therefore providingthe option to single source with ASI. ”

In general, more coordination is happeningat all levels, Bunting said. “What buildingowners are doing is modeling the buildings inthree dimensions, incorporating structural,steel, mechanical—all the big cost drivers—and trying to pull people into Building Infor-mation Modeling (BIM). It’s really at somelevel got to be a paradigm shift. You have totake a proactive approach to making surethat the building can handle the signs andthe signs are not an afterthought. It drivesour costs up as the software packages are veryexpensive and you have to train people to usethem. It’s really a long-term commitmentbut you’re starting to see the market some-what demand it.” |

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Commercial print work submitted via the internet will double between 2009 and 2014, InfoTrends estimates. In 2014, $31 billion,

[Continued on page 75]

New Challenges, New Opportunities

Sign credit: Acorn Sign Graphics

Sign credit: A2Z Signs

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Architectural Project Morphs

When a fairly straight-forward sign projectleads to a rather unusual one, relationships areoften at the core. ISA member Poblocki SignCompany tapped two powerful relationshipsin a unique project at Children’s NationalMedical Center in Washington, D.C.

First was the relationship with the medicalfacility itself. Poblocki had handled a standardsign project in mid-2010 when the hospitalwanted to rebrand its main campus in honorof a donor who had given $150 million. Thecompany upgraded illuminated signs, reworkedfoundations and footings, and added largestainless steel routed and pushed-throughletters to identify the hospital’s new brandand to recognize the donor.

By the end of 2010, the hospital had decidedthat a renovation was needed to their mainentrance on their urban campus. FMG Design,Inc. designer for the project, brought onPoblocki; the two teams had collaborated onprojects for several years, ranging from theGeorgia Aquarium in 2004 to the newRockingham Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.,in 2010.

“When we first started talking about it, it wasa decorative wall panel system that includedexisting wall elements,” said Gary Simko,Poblocki’s sales and project manager. “It seemedlike a natural fit. From there, we were part ofthe team and we were committed to makingit happen.”

The project was on an extremely tight scheduleand was being championed by the CEOhimself. So when the scope was finalized andthe requested delivery date was identified,Poblocki was still on the project, thoughthere was no longer a sign component.

The lack of signage wasn’t the only challenge.The tight timeframe and stringent code issues

also were tests. But perhaps the biggest issuewas the need for Poblocki to fabricate its ownframing system. “Here it was December 20and people are thinking about heading off tofamily holidays and I’m challenging the teamto say, ‘No, I don’t want to look at a typicalwall system. We’ve got to develop a customsystem. The panels had to be interchangeableso that if one is damaged, it is user friendlyand owner serviceable.”

“This really stretched our skills,” Simko said.“However, this proved that our journeymenand our fabricators are not limited in theirskill set with their experience in traditional

signage. It pushed the Poblocki employees—and gave them a chance to think differently.”

With an older building, walls and floors aren’talways level or plumb. “Your sign element islike hanging a picture, but when you’recladding from ceiling to floor, edge to edge,you have to accommodate what might notbe true.”

Poblocki created panels that were roughlytwo-foot square and made of a custom3Form Varia® material with a reflective layerin the middle “so that lighting engineerswere able to pick up on this panel and add alot of luminescence,” Simko said.

Poblocki also had to accommodate changes,such as when the hospital decided to add ina 55-inch LCD monitor. This monitor, whilediscussed, had always been treated as some-thing that would be installed in the future. Itwould have to sit flush within the wall system.“One week before we were to be complete,this came up,” Simko said. “We said, ‘Fine, we’lltake care of it,’ and rushed to fabricate somecustom solutions. While the technicalities ofthat are not necessarily beyond the typicalarchitectural sign project, you can’t just puta 55-inch screen in the wall.”

But it was a willingness—or desire—to learnsomething new and challenge the company’sskill set that made the project a success. That,and the relationship,“That’s what brought usinto this project, and what kept us on whenthe project changed,” Simko said. “We usedwhat we knew about architectural signage andstretched our skills to make it work.” The re-sult being a very satisfied client and a teamthat was proud of its accomplishments andexcited about the new skills they had honed.|

When a fairly straight-forward sign project leads to arather unusual one, relationships are often at the core.

Poblocki Sign Company tapped two powerful relationships in a unique project at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here •

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or about 30 percent, of the commercial print revenues will be submitted via a web-to-print system. •

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president and CEO of Sign Biz® Inc. andchair of the ISA Sustainability Committee.“It’s more paperwork, but increasingly, theseforms are being required in order to evensubmit the bid. Everyone is short on time,and this happens to add another demand. Butfor those who can get comfortable, it will ul-timately become standard operating proce-dure for these types of building signs.”

While Brown also believes environmentallyfriendly construction will become commonpractice, he takes a longer view. “We view itas similar to the Americans with Disabilities

Act (ADA). It’s a growth opportunity. Thechallenge with LEED is that it hasn’t beencodified to the level that ADA was. Busi-nesses had to comply with ADA guidelines be-cause it was legislated. Green constructionand LEED are driven primarily by societalpressures or strong beliefs of the influencerof the purchasing decisions. There are growingtrends to codify green construction, as you cansee by the International Green ConstructionCode. It’s anticipated that over the next fiveyears, that is going to be more of a codifiedor legislated requirement. Then it will have alarger impact on the marketplace having to

use those materials, which will hopefullydrive down the cost some materials based onincreased demand.”

In the meantime, it takes extra initiative onthe part of sign companies, Young said. “Thereare products available, but sign companiesoften don’t know where to source them asthey can be hard to find within the sign supplychain. This is not a trend; it’s a migration.We as a society are going someplace new andit’s going to be permanent.”

Changes in the Construction IndustryIncreasingly, many construction projects aregoing to design-build, meaning that one bid-winner must complete the entire project. Italso may create some challenges for signcompany owners, who have long worked inconjunction with design firms.

“That’s a very sensitive issue for us from abusiness perspective,” Brown said. “We do havelong-standing relationship with the designcommunity. We have a marketplace that islooking for design-build as a delivery modelthat they’ve used in general construction andapplying it to the signage portion of theirproject. We are finding more opportunities topartner with design firms to provide a design-build solution. In addition, we continue toservice our clients by offering design services,where the project does not require partneringwith a large design house, therefore providingthe option to single source with ASI. ”

In general, more coordination is happeningat all levels, Bunting said. “What buildingowners are doing is modeling the buildings inthree dimensions, incorporating structural,steel, mechanical—all the big cost drivers—and trying to pull people into Building Infor-mation Modeling (BIM). It’s really at somelevel got to be a paradigm shift. You have totake a proactive approach to making surethat the building can handle the signs andthe signs are not an afterthought. It drivesour costs up as the software packages are veryexpensive and you have to train people to usethem. It’s really a long-term commitmentbut you’re starting to see the market some-what demand it.” |

statistical facts • • •

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Commercial print work submitted via the internet will double between 2009 and 2014, InfoTrends estimates. In 2014, $31 billion,

[Continued on page 75]

New Challenges, New Opportunities

Sign credit: Acorn Sign Graphics

Sign credit: A2Z Signs

ISA11_ST-Rpt3_MAY-CR_Layout 1 4/1/11 9:14 AM Page 4

Architectural Project Morphs

When a fairly straight-forward sign projectleads to a rather unusual one, relationships areoften at the core. ISA member Poblocki SignCompany tapped two powerful relationshipsin a unique project at Children’s NationalMedical Center in Washington, D.C.

First was the relationship with the medicalfacility itself. Poblocki had handled a standardsign project in mid-2010 when the hospitalwanted to rebrand its main campus in honorof a donor who had given $150 million. Thecompany upgraded illuminated signs, reworkedfoundations and footings, and added largestainless steel routed and pushed-throughletters to identify the hospital’s new brandand to recognize the donor.

By the end of 2010, the hospital had decidedthat a renovation was needed to their mainentrance on their urban campus. FMG Design,Inc. designer for the project, brought onPoblocki; the two teams had collaborated onprojects for several years, ranging from theGeorgia Aquarium in 2004 to the newRockingham Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.,in 2010.

“When we first started talking about it, it wasa decorative wall panel system that includedexisting wall elements,” said Gary Simko,Poblocki’s sales and project manager. “It seemedlike a natural fit. From there, we were part ofthe team and we were committed to makingit happen.”

The project was on an extremely tight scheduleand was being championed by the CEOhimself. So when the scope was finalized andthe requested delivery date was identified,Poblocki was still on the project, thoughthere was no longer a sign component.

The lack of signage wasn’t the only challenge.The tight timeframe and stringent code issues

also were tests. But perhaps the biggest issuewas the need for Poblocki to fabricate its ownframing system. “Here it was December 20and people are thinking about heading off tofamily holidays and I’m challenging the teamto say, ‘No, I don’t want to look at a typicalwall system. We’ve got to develop a customsystem. The panels had to be interchangeableso that if one is damaged, it is user friendlyand owner serviceable.”

“This really stretched our skills,” Simko said.“However, this proved that our journeymenand our fabricators are not limited in theirskill set with their experience in traditional

signage. It pushed the Poblocki employees—and gave them a chance to think differently.”

With an older building, walls and floors aren’talways level or plumb. “Your sign element islike hanging a picture, but when you’recladding from ceiling to floor, edge to edge,you have to accommodate what might notbe true.”

Poblocki created panels that were roughlytwo-foot square and made of a custom3Form Varia® material with a reflective layerin the middle “so that lighting engineerswere able to pick up on this panel and add alot of luminescence,” Simko said.

Poblocki also had to accommodate changes,such as when the hospital decided to add ina 55-inch LCD monitor. This monitor, whilediscussed, had always been treated as some-thing that would be installed in the future. Itwould have to sit flush within the wall system.“One week before we were to be complete,this came up,” Simko said. “We said, ‘Fine, we’lltake care of it,’ and rushed to fabricate somecustom solutions. While the technicalities ofthat are not necessarily beyond the typicalarchitectural sign project, you can’t just puta 55-inch screen in the wall.”

But it was a willingness—or desire—to learnsomething new and challenge the company’sskill set that made the project a success. That,and the relationship,“That’s what brought usinto this project, and what kept us on whenthe project changed,” Simko said. “We usedwhat we knew about architectural signage andstretched our skills to make it work.” The re-sult being a very satisfied client and a teamthat was proud of its accomplishments andexcited about the new skills they had honed.|

When a fairly straight-forward sign project leads to arather unusual one, relationships are often at the core.

Poblocki Sign Company tapped two powerful relationships in a unique project at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here • Statistical facts to go here •

www.signs.org 77

or about 30 percent, of the commercial print revenues will be submitted via a web-to-print system. •

into New Skills for Poblocki Sign Company

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Globally, out-of-home advertising via digital billboards and signage grew to $1.41 billion in 2010, about one-fourth of advertising

Certification TrainingContinues Throughoutthe YearThough the year is slipping away, numerous opportunities remain to attend an ISA MobileCrane Operator Safety Certification Training in 2011.

The training is designed to prepare sign companies to comply with OSHA mandates thatrequire all crane operators be certified by November 2014. The OSHA rules also requirecompanies to pay for the certification program. But there are benefits to not putting itoff; because the training addresses safety issues, companies may be eligible for discountson workers’ compensation from insurance providers.

ISA has worked with The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators(NCCCO) to provide certification testing immediately following the training at the samelocation. Currently, those who attend the training pass certification more than 85 percentof the time, significantly higher than the industry average.

To learn more about the training or to register, visit www.signs.org/cranetraining

The list of upcoming courses:

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 - 5Idaho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boise, Nov 16 - 19Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chicago, Aug 3 - 6Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indianapolis, Aug 17 - 20Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des Moines, Aug 10 - 13Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas City, May 25 - 28Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bangor, Oct 5 - 8Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bedford, May 4 – 7Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lansing, Dec 7 - 10Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Cloud, July 20 - 23Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis, Oct 26 - 29 • Arnold, FallMontana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billings, May 18 - 21Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lincoln, Sept 14 - 17Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reno, Oct 19 - 22New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albuquerque, Dec 14 - 17New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Syracuse, June 1 - 4North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greensboro, June 15 - 18Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma City, Sept 7 - 10Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portland, July 13 - 16Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Altoona, May 25 - 28Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nashville, June 8 – 11 • Memphis, July 27-30Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas, Sept 21 – 24 • Houston, June 29 - July 2Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlottesville, Oct. 12-15Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison, July 27 - 30

(Dates are subject to change.)

Crane Safety...

A strong look into the future is on tap for theISA Supplier/Distributor Conference. Businessprojects and opportunities will certainly bepart of the mix at this annual networkingevent aimed exclusively at on-premise signcompany suppliers and distributors. A pres-entation by futurist Kenneth Gronbach willlook at trends in the sign industry now, andhow they may shape business in the future.

It’s no wonder that, in just a few short years,the ISA Supplier/Distributor Conference hasgrown into one of the industry’s leadingevents. It’s getting even better as it celebratesits fifth year, expanding to include nationalsign companies.

This year’s gathering is scheduled for June 7-9at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort.

Networking can be fun, including a golfscramble and dinner/entertainment. But there’splenty of time for business as well. Some ofthe industry’s top thinkers discuss how theworld of business is changing—and what op-portunities that presents for sign professionals.

To register or learn more, visit www.signs.org/sdcor contact Stacey Loflin at Stacey.Lofin@signs.org.|

Mark Your Calendarsfor 2011 ISASupplier/DistributorConference

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1). What are SEGD members saying aboutthe future of your industry?

Major changes are happening in the way de-signers are working with clients, fabricators,and material manufacturers. An increasedawareness of experiential design means thatclients are very sensitive to the overall userexperience. Consequently, designers are beingasked to provide much broader, “big picture”consulting services, such as wayfindinganalysis and experience analysis. Many in ourcommunity expect this trend to continue inthe future.

At the same time, fabrication delivery ischanging significantly as well. A lot less fund-ing is being applied to design documentation,so designers, fabricators, and material manu-facturers have had to learn to work much moreclosely to deliver projects. Material manu-facturers also are playing larger roles as designcodes are becoming more materials-oriented.One example is the new Manual on UniformTraffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines,which require reflective vinyl in some cases.

And of course, technology is a source of constantchange. Clients are demanding increasing in-tegration of technology and dynamic media,so designers must develop those skill sets.Technology also is changing fabrication andmaterial manufacturing. Ten years ago, mostdesigners were using the same materials andtechniques they had used for a decade. Now,rapid changes in materials and technologiesdemand agility in how designers and fabrica-tors address design projects.

Jessica London joined the Society of Environmental Graphic Designers (SEGD) as CEO in October.As many architectural sign companies work closely with environmental graphic designers, Londonoffers her take on the issues facing SEGD members and the industry. SEGD work in areas in-cluding graphic, architectural, interior, landscape, and industrial design.

2). You are holding your 2011 conference/expo in June in Montreal, a city that is knownfor its use of aesthetic design. What do youexpect to learn in Montreal, either in the cityor at the conference, about how aestheticsand business can mutually co-exist?

It’s a beautiful, cosmopolitan, design-centriccity that we are thrilled to share with our SEGDcommunity. Montreal has truly demonstratedthe value of design to the community, botheconomically (an estimated $750 million and21,700 jobs) and from a quality-of-life per-spective. The city of Montreal incorporates

the concept of design innovation into all itsdecisions affecting the built environment.

For years now, communities both large andsmall have recognized the value of signageand environmental graphics in improvingquality of life, safety, and the economy. We’reseeing the reach of environmental graphicsexpand all the time. The extraordinary breadthof work submitted to our annual SEGD DesignAwards program demonstrates how environ-mental graphics are applied in new types ofspaces all over the world: from transit stationsto streetscapes, and from factory floors tohighway rest stops.

At the same time, our members are seeing localdesign codes change for the better, reflectinga more experiential orientation. Local munic-ipalities are using codes to create good designresults. Federal guidelines are doing the same.For example, new ADA guidelines divide signsinto categories for the visually impaired as

www.signs.org 79

on digital-placed networks, according to PQ Media. •

Major changes are happening in the way designers are working with clients, fabricators, and materialmanufacturers. An increased awareness of experientialdesign means that clients are very sensitive to the overall user experience.

Three Questions...with SEGD CEO Jessica London

well as for the blind. There is acknowledgmentthat one size does not fit all, and that acces-sibility must be developed on a broader scale.

3). You are in your first year as CEO ofSEGD. What would you like ISA membersto know about where you're taking SEGD?

We’re in a period of exciting evolution, focusedon providing even more value to our inter-national community of members working inthe field of EGD. SEGD will continue to offerprograms, tools, and resources that addressrelevant issues and needs; and we’ll be intro-ducing new elements and meaningful benefits.We’re developing important new research andacademic initiatives, refining current infor-mation tools and networking resources, andplanning compelling content-rich eventsthat will serve as forums for members toshare information, learn, and be inspired.

We’re also expanding efforts internationally,building links with designers fabricators, ed-ucators, and others working in EGD. We’rein the process of planning a European tourfor next fall to highlight the expanding fieldof EGD, feature examples of award-winningwork that’s being produced on a global level, andcontinue promoting best practices in the field.With 1,600 members in 26 countries, SEGDis eliciting more and more interest aroundthe world. We look forward to continuingour leadership role in helping to strengthenand further the field for the future. |

(First of an occasional series of conversations with groups with which ISA collaborates)

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statistical facts • • •

78 ISA Report • • • May 2011

Globally, out-of-home advertising via digital billboards and signage grew to $1.41 billion in 2010, about one-fourth of advertising

Certification TrainingContinues Throughoutthe YearThough the year is slipping away, numerous opportunities remain to attend an ISA MobileCrane Operator Safety Certification Training in 2011.

The training is designed to prepare sign companies to comply with OSHA mandates thatrequire all crane operators be certified by November 2014. The OSHA rules also requirecompanies to pay for the certification program. But there are benefits to not putting itoff; because the training addresses safety issues, companies may be eligible for discountson workers’ compensation from insurance providers.

ISA has worked with The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators(NCCCO) to provide certification testing immediately following the training at the samelocation. Currently, those who attend the training pass certification more than 85 percentof the time, significantly higher than the industry average.

To learn more about the training or to register, visit www.signs.org/cranetraining

The list of upcoming courses:

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 - 5Idaho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boise, Nov 16 - 19Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chicago, Aug 3 - 6Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indianapolis, Aug 17 - 20Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Des Moines, Aug 10 - 13Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas City, May 25 - 28Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bangor, Oct 5 - 8Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bedford, May 4 – 7Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lansing, Dec 7 - 10Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Cloud, July 20 - 23Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis, Oct 26 - 29 • Arnold, FallMontana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billings, May 18 - 21Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lincoln, Sept 14 - 17Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reno, Oct 19 - 22New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albuquerque, Dec 14 - 17New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Syracuse, June 1 - 4North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greensboro, June 15 - 18Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma City, Sept 7 - 10Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portland, July 13 - 16Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Altoona, May 25 - 28Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nashville, June 8 – 11 • Memphis, July 27-30Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas, Sept 21 – 24 • Houston, June 29 - July 2Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlottesville, Oct. 12-15Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison, July 27 - 30

(Dates are subject to change.)

Crane Safety...

A strong look into the future is on tap for theISA Supplier/Distributor Conference. Businessprojects and opportunities will certainly bepart of the mix at this annual networkingevent aimed exclusively at on-premise signcompany suppliers and distributors. A pres-entation by futurist Kenneth Gronbach willlook at trends in the sign industry now, andhow they may shape business in the future.

It’s no wonder that, in just a few short years,the ISA Supplier/Distributor Conference hasgrown into one of the industry’s leadingevents. It’s getting even better as it celebratesits fifth year, expanding to include nationalsign companies.

This year’s gathering is scheduled for June 7-9at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort.

Networking can be fun, including a golfscramble and dinner/entertainment. But there’splenty of time for business as well. Some ofthe industry’s top thinkers discuss how theworld of business is changing—and what op-portunities that presents for sign professionals.

To register or learn more, visit www.signs.org/sdcor contact Stacey Loflin at Stacey.Lofin@signs.org.|

Mark Your Calendarsfor 2011 ISASupplier/DistributorConference

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1). What are SEGD members saying aboutthe future of your industry?

Major changes are happening in the way de-signers are working with clients, fabricators,and material manufacturers. An increasedawareness of experiential design means thatclients are very sensitive to the overall userexperience. Consequently, designers are beingasked to provide much broader, “big picture”consulting services, such as wayfindinganalysis and experience analysis. Many in ourcommunity expect this trend to continue inthe future.

At the same time, fabrication delivery ischanging significantly as well. A lot less fund-ing is being applied to design documentation,so designers, fabricators, and material manu-facturers have had to learn to work much moreclosely to deliver projects. Material manu-facturers also are playing larger roles as designcodes are becoming more materials-oriented.One example is the new Manual on UniformTraffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines,which require reflective vinyl in some cases.

And of course, technology is a source of constantchange. Clients are demanding increasing in-tegration of technology and dynamic media,so designers must develop those skill sets.Technology also is changing fabrication andmaterial manufacturing. Ten years ago, mostdesigners were using the same materials andtechniques they had used for a decade. Now,rapid changes in materials and technologiesdemand agility in how designers and fabrica-tors address design projects.

Jessica London joined the Society of Environmental Graphic Designers (SEGD) as CEO in October.As many architectural sign companies work closely with environmental graphic designers, Londonoffers her take on the issues facing SEGD members and the industry. SEGD work in areas in-cluding graphic, architectural, interior, landscape, and industrial design.

2). You are holding your 2011 conference/expo in June in Montreal, a city that is knownfor its use of aesthetic design. What do youexpect to learn in Montreal, either in the cityor at the conference, about how aestheticsand business can mutually co-exist?

It’s a beautiful, cosmopolitan, design-centriccity that we are thrilled to share with our SEGDcommunity. Montreal has truly demonstratedthe value of design to the community, botheconomically (an estimated $750 million and21,700 jobs) and from a quality-of-life per-spective. The city of Montreal incorporates

the concept of design innovation into all itsdecisions affecting the built environment.

For years now, communities both large andsmall have recognized the value of signageand environmental graphics in improvingquality of life, safety, and the economy. We’reseeing the reach of environmental graphicsexpand all the time. The extraordinary breadthof work submitted to our annual SEGD DesignAwards program demonstrates how environ-mental graphics are applied in new types ofspaces all over the world: from transit stationsto streetscapes, and from factory floors tohighway rest stops.

At the same time, our members are seeing localdesign codes change for the better, reflectinga more experiential orientation. Local munic-ipalities are using codes to create good designresults. Federal guidelines are doing the same.For example, new ADA guidelines divide signsinto categories for the visually impaired as

www.signs.org 79

on digital-placed networks, according to PQ Media. •

Major changes are happening in the way designers are working with clients, fabricators, and materialmanufacturers. An increased awareness of experientialdesign means that clients are very sensitive to the overall user experience.

Three Questions...with SEGD CEO Jessica London

well as for the blind. There is acknowledgmentthat one size does not fit all, and that acces-sibility must be developed on a broader scale.

3). You are in your first year as CEO ofSEGD. What would you like ISA membersto know about where you're taking SEGD?

We’re in a period of exciting evolution, focusedon providing even more value to our inter-national community of members working inthe field of EGD. SEGD will continue to offerprograms, tools, and resources that addressrelevant issues and needs; and we’ll be intro-ducing new elements and meaningful benefits.We’re developing important new research andacademic initiatives, refining current infor-mation tools and networking resources, andplanning compelling content-rich eventsthat will serve as forums for members toshare information, learn, and be inspired.

We’re also expanding efforts internationally,building links with designers fabricators, ed-ucators, and others working in EGD. We’rein the process of planning a European tourfor next fall to highlight the expanding fieldof EGD, feature examples of award-winningwork that’s being produced on a global level, andcontinue promoting best practices in the field.With 1,600 members in 26 countries, SEGDis eliciting more and more interest aroundthe world. We look forward to continuingour leadership role in helping to strengthenand further the field for the future. |

(First of an occasional series of conversations with groups with which ISA collaborates)

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In the city of Nanaimo, in British Columbia,a bit of indecision over signage has kickedoff a national debate. The city itself hasstruggled with the issue of EMCs and LEDsignage since 2006, setting up bylaws, thenreversing them. That’s created something ofa sign code nightmare.

Originally, the city permitted “animated”signage, which was presumed to be flashingneon. As LED signage became more prevalent,the city council banned any new LED applica-tions while it studied the issue. Along the way,it has passed codes, only to immediately over-turn them, reinstate them, and overturn them.

“After five years of to and fro, the city is furtherbehind than when they started,” said Bill

McKay, general manager of Signage Canada.“As it stands now, while LED or EMCs arenot permitted, an applicant can spend $750on a Variance Development Permit, and takeyour chances with city hall that you may geta sign approved.”

Along the way, the Sign Association ofCanada, the British Columbia chapter, andISA have been involved, attempting to informthe city council and help them create rea-sonable sign codes.

While Nanaimo has not yet proven successfulin terms of crafting business-friendly signlegislation, stories about the laborious processhave triggered a wave of sign code issuesacross the country.

“We have had some success in reaching outto these regulatory committees,” said Just Cole,general manager of the Sign Association ofCanada. “We’ve said, ‘Let us help you at theinitial stage of your bylaw review.’ We’ve hadsome success with that, and others wherewe’ve had to come from behind the eight-ballto make changes. It’s not always how earlyyou get involved, it’s really about how muchof an impact you can make and that dependson the local governing body.”

Fostering a relationship with governmentofficials is also key. Cole relates a story oflaws in Toronto that targeted out-of-homeadvertising. Initially, lawmakers assured signprofessionals that the legislation would notaffect their industry. The Ontario Chapterof SAC showed up in force at a committeemeeting and made sure that lawmakers un-derstood how the legislation would affectsigns. “Now there is a great relationship withthem,” Cole said. “They bounce ideas off usbefore they make them public. It’s certainlyeasier when it’s at the start rather than comingfrom behind like we had to in Toronto.”

It also has helped to have access to the Recom-mended Brightness Levels of On-Premise EMCsdeveloped by ISA. “We’re always glad to havethe material that ISA has produced to provideto these officials as they discuss these issues,”Cole said. “We have had a lot of success withEMC and mercury regulations.”

And there is still that possibility in Nanaimo,McKay said. The city council is up for electionin the fall and he holds out hope that “we canseek help and advice from SAC in draftinga business friendly sign bylaw.” |

statistical facts • • •

80 ISA Report • • • May 2011

Wide format aqueous printers will grow at about 5.4 percent per year from 2009-2014, InfoTrends predicts. •

www.signs.org

CANADA – A Debateemc and led signage

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Noteworthy

INDUSTRY NEWS

SIGNworld Names Peachtree City Foamcraft Vendor of the YearSIGNworld, a nationwide organiza-tion that comprises 240 indepen-dent signshops, gave its Vendor of the Year award to Peachtree City Foamcraft (Tyrone, GA), a whole-sale manufacturer of foam monu-ment signs and architectural accents. SIGNworld bestowed the honor at its annual expo March 11-12 in Las Vegas.

Michael Fetter, Peachtree City Foamcraft’s national sales manager, said, “We accept this reward with great excitement, and look forward to serving this superior organiza-tion for this year and many more to come.”

HP Promotes MarketersHP’s (Palo Alto, CA) Graphic Solutions Business (GSB) has promoted Sumeer Chandra to VP of worldwide marketing and strategy, and Francois Martin to director of worldwide marketing. Chandra was previously VP of strategy and planning, for the HP Imaging and printing group, and Martin was GSB marketing director for the EMEA region.

In Memoriam

SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MAY 2011 81

West Hollywood Billboard Tax Proposal DefeatedVoters in West Hollywood (CA) resound-ingly rejected a proposed billboard tax that would’ve enacted a 7% tax on outdoor advertising in the community. More than 3,800 votes – approximately 80% of the 4,848 ballots – cast opposed the measure. The West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce called the proposal decep-tive, and City Attorney Michael Jenkins deemed it legally questionable because it would burden protected speech. The district’s Congressman, Democrat Henry Waxman, also opposed the measure.

At presstime, the results weren’t yet official because nearly 1,000 mail-in ballots hadn’t been tabulated, but it’s impossible for the additional ballots to sway the results.

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

Nazdar SourceOne SweepstakesNazdar SourceOne (Shawnee, KS) is offering 2011 ISA Sign Expo attendees a chance to win an EFI Rastek H652 UV printer valued at $115,000. The sweepstakes is part of the educational Passport to Performance tour, which offers six events for screen POP printers considering a transition to digital printing. Topics covered will include financial considerations, ROI calcu-lators and leasing options.

The tour will conclude in Long

Thomas D. ReidThomas D. Reid, founder of the consulting firm Coated Solutions (Westlake Village, CA) and executive vice president of Catalina Graphic Films (Calabasas Hills, CA), passed away March 10 after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Becky; mother, Mamie Reid; son, Patrick; brother, Darrell; and step-children Melissa, Christy and Scott.

Reid began his career with Avery (Brea, CA) and MACtac (Stow, OH) and later served as president and CEO of Sihl USA (Chesapeake, VA), the North American operating company of Sihl AG (Zurich, Switzerland). In the course of his career, he worked in sales, marketing and corporate management.

Reid

Beach, CA, after stops in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Chicago and Las Vegas. Contest entries can be placed online at www.sourceoneonline.com/rasteksweepstakes.

ITL Becomes Digitl Ink Ltd., Promotes WilliamsInk Technologies Ltd. (ITL), a Manchester, UK-based manufacturer of after-market inkjet inks, has changed its name to Digitl Ink Ltd. Also, the company’s former sales and marketing director, Peter Williams, has been named managing director.

82 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MAY 2011

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.

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

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

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

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

For Directory Rates or Information, Contact:

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

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

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

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

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

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

For­D­irectory­Rates­or­Information,­or­to­change­your­current­information,­contact:

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

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

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

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

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

84 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MAY 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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86 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MAY 2011

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.

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

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

3566. Fax: 760-347-0343.

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.

YElSCO, 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, 9520 Chesapeake Drive Suite 607, CA (92123). 858-598-6917. Fax: 858-598-6923. 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.

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.

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

707-427-6622. Website: www.solanosigns.com E-mail: sales@solanosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

COLORADOCOLORADO SPRINGS

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

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

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

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

YESCO, 3626 North Stone Ave., (80907). 719-385-0103. Fax: 719-385-0106. 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. E-mail: signhelpers@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

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

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.

YESCO, 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.

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. Email: ralphchili03@msn.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

CONNECTICUTDANBURY

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

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

860-454-0127. Fax: 860-454-0127. Email: dgsign@comcast.net. 1-2-3-5-6-7-8-9.

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

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

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

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

798-7296. Fax: 203-798-9708. Email: bursco@bai-net.com. 5-6-7-9.

STAMFORDAcme Sign Company, 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FL (33060). 954-946-3474. Fax: 954-946-8051. Email:jmcneill@mcneillsigns.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc., 1713 Northgate Blvd.

(34234). 941-355-8841. 800-741-1916. Fax: 941-351-3154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Highway Star Sign & Lighting Service, Inc., P.O. Box 7152 (33911). 239-282-2123. Fax: 239-282-5889. 2-4-6-7-9.

Images Graphic Specialities Inc., 11803 Metro Pkwy. (33912). 239-561-6406. Fax: 239-561-6407. E-mail: sales@imagesgs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9..

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.

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.

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Harbinger, P.O. Box 57280, (32241-7280). 904-268-4681. 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.

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.

laKEciTYAction Signs & Graphics, Inc., 4180 S. US Hwy 441, Lake

City, FL. (32025). 386-752-0121. Fax: 386-752-8765. Email: larry@actionsignsandgraphics.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

laKElaND Public Imagery 7704c Industrial Lane, Tampa, FL

(33636). 813-985-9000. 800-455-3393. Fax: 813-985-9006. Email: service@publicimagery.com. Website: publicimagery.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

lEESBURG Marion Sign and Lighting. 3731 NE 25th St. Ocala, FL

(34470). 352-236-0936. 800-522-2934. Fax: 352-369-0936. Email: info@marionsigns.com. Website: www.marionsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

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

liGHTHOUSE POiNTJ.W. Berry Signs, Inc., 4399 Cty Rd. 156. Wildwood, FL

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

MaRaTHONMarathon Electric Sign & Light, 10690 Aviation Blvd., Mara-

thon Shores, FL (33050). 800-749-0922. Fax: 305-743-0922. E-mail: dpmthelectric@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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

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

J.W. Berry Signs, Inc., 4399 Cty Rd. 156. Wildwood, FL (34785). 352-728-1119. 800-443-0125. Fax: 352-728-8669. E-mail: jberr1234@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jayco Signs, Inc., 149-151 Atlantic Dr. (32751). 407-339-5252. Fax: 407-830-7575. Website: www.jaycosigns.com. E-mail: jaycosigns@yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

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

PaNaMa ciTY 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.

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.

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.

90 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / MAY 2011

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.

YESCO, 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.

YESCO, 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.

YESCO, 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.

Express Signs & Lighting Maint., Inc. 212 Amendodge Dr., Jollet, IL (60404). 815-725-9080. Fax: 815-725-7543. Email: Signs@expsigns.com. Website: expsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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.

Weatherford Sign Co. 219 Weatherford Lane, Carbondale, IL (62902). 618-529-2000. Fax: 618-549-7446. Email: signgang@signgang.com. Website: www.signgang.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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, 238 Cherry St., Shrewsbury, MA

(01545). 508-842-6392. 508-842-6394. Website: www. mackoulelectric.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MICHIGANANN ARBOR

Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035). 586-791-7900. Fax: 586-791-7788. E-mail: alliedsigns @alliedsignsinc.com. Website: www.alliedsignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fritz Advertising Company, 8032 Spring Arbor Rd., Spring Arbor, MI (49283). 517-750-1990. 517-750-9226. E-mail: 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.

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Michigan Signs Inc., 4101 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI (48103). 734-662-1503. Fax: 734-662-4134. michigansign@sbcglobal.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

AUBURN HILLSAllied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).

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

Northern Sign Co. Inc. 101 E. Walton, Pontiac, MI (48340). 248-333-7938. Fax: 248-333-7684. Email: sales@northernsignco.com. Website: www.northernsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BATTLE CREEKFritz Advertising Company, 8032 Spring Arbor Rd., Spring

Arbor, MI (49283). 517-750-1990. 517-750-9226. E-mail: fritzsign@yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BAY CITY Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr., Saginaw,

MI (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BENTON HARBOR Hicks Sign Co., P.O. Box 907, 3536 Niles Rd., St. Joseph,

MI (49085). 269-429-4846. Fax: 269-429-0020. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

BRIGHTONAllied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).

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

CADILLAC Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr., Saginaw,

MI (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CLINTON TOWNSHIPAllied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).

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

DETROIT Allied Signs Inc., 33650 Giftos Dr., Clinton Twp., MI (48035).

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

Araneae, Inc., 29350 Wall St., Wixom, MI (48393) 248-344-8840. Fax: 248-344-8841. E-mail: jcarroll@araneae group.com. Website: www.araneaegroup.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Gardner Signs Inc., 1095 Naughton Dr., Troy, MI (48083). 248-689-9100. Fax: 248-689-9101. E-mail: scott@ gardnersigns.com. Website: www.gardnersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

(54880). 715-394-6480. Fax: 715-395-7867. E-mail: signs@lakeheadsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Summit Signs, 5051 Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN (55811) 218-740-2754, Fax: 218-728-2163. Website: www.summit-signs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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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.

MOORHEAD Indigo Signworks, 1622 Main Ave, Fargo, ND (58103).

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

ROCHESTERLa Crosse Sign Co., Inc., 1450 Oak Forest Dr., Onalaska,

WI (54650). 608-781-1450. Fax: 608-781-1451. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Rochester Sign Service Inc., 3205 E River Road NE, Rochester, MN (55906). 507-287-6500. Fax: 507-287-8668. Email: sales@rochestersign.com. Website: rochestersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Winkels Electric, Inc., 111 21st St. SE (55904). 507-288-4515. Fax: 507-288-4841. E-mail: tim@winkelselectric .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ST. CLOUD Signcrafters, 7775 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, MN (55432).

763-571-2995. Fax: 763-571-3588. Website: www. scoutdoor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

Jones Signs LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82, Greenwood, MS (38930). 662-453-2432, 866-648-SIGN. Fax: 662-453-2244. Email: jonessigns@msn.com. Website: www.jonessigncompany.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Vital Signs and Neon. PO Box 4561. Greenville, MS (38704-4561). 662-334-9620. Fax: 662-334-3590. Email: haynes.electric@att.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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 LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82, Greenwood, MS (38930). 662-453-2432, 866-648-SIGN. Fax: 662-453-2244. Email: jonessigns@msn.com. Website: www.jonessigncompany.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

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

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

YESCO, 10447 Lemoyne Blvd., D’Iberville, MS (39540). 228-354-8008. Fax: 228-354-8009. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

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

4977. Fax:601-354-4987. Email:budgetsigns@comcast.net . 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

FMS Llighting Management Systems Inc., 323 Commerce Park Dr. (39286-2901). 601-362-1533. 800-345-6986. Fax: 601-982-2901. E-mail: fms5555@aol.com. Website: www.fmslighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Jones Signs LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82, Greenwood, MS (38930). 662-453-2432, 866-648-SIGN. Fax: 662-453-2244. Email: jonessigns@msn.com. Website: www.jonessigncompany.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mitchell Signs, 3200 Hwy. 45 North, Meridian, MS (39301) 1-800-467-7471. Fax: 601-482-7474. Email: audrey.grogan@mitchellcompanies.com. Website: www.mitchellcompanies.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signs First, 5020 Hwy. 80E, Pearl, MS (39208). 601-936-4490. 800-880-4491. Fax; 601-936-4497. E-mail: signs firstpearl@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PASCAGOULAWRICO Signs, Inc., 3345 Halls Mill Rd., Mobile, AL (36606).

251-478-8020. 800-489-7426. Fax: 251-478-8142. E-mail: signs@wricosigns.com. Web: www.wricosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SOUTHAVENB.A. Balton Sign Co., 825 Crystal Springs Dr., Rossville, TN

(38066). 901-355-4827. Fax: 901-854-7416. E-mail: bal2000@bellsouth.net. Website: www.baltonsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VICKSBURGSigns First, 5020 Hwy. 80E, Pearl, MS (39208). 601-936-

4490. 800-880-4491. Fax; 601-936-4497. E-mail: signs firstpearl@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MISSOURICanedy Sign & Graphics, 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.

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ST. JOSEPHPenn Street Sign Co., 1205 S. 11th St. (64503). 816-233-

1500. Fax: 816-233-0489. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Roderick Sign Inc., 1621 Frederick Ave. (64501). 816-232-

7005. Fax: 816-232-1780. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

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

DeMond Signs, 93 Betty Ln., P.O. Box 414, O’Fallon, IL (62269). 618-624-7260. Fax; 618-624-8240. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Midwest Sunray Lighting & Sign Maint. Co., Inc., P.O. Box 984, Nameoki Station, Granite City, IL (62040). 314-241-1999. Fax: 618-656-3764. Website: www.midwestsunray .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

St. Charles Sign & Electric, Inc., 527 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles, MO (63301). 636-946-6110. Fax: 636-724-4618. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Simon Sign Erection Co., Inc., 2729-33 St. Louis Ave. (63106). 314-652-5900. Fax: 314-652-6311. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Warren Sign Co., Inc., 2955 Arnold Tenbrook Rd., Arnold, MO (63010). 636-282-1300. Fax: 636-282-3388. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Ziglin Signs Inc., 540 Vossbrink Dr., Washington, MO (63090). 636-390-8455. Fax: 636-390-8456. E-mail: sales@ziglinsigns.com. Website: www.ziglinsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

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

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

SPRINGFIELDLegacy Sign Company, 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 2996 Bozeman Avenue. Helena, MT (59601). 406-

587-8580. Fax: 406-443-4194. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KALISPELL Kalispell Neon, P.O. Box 5261, (59903). 406-752-4231. Fax:

406-752-6356. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.Western Neon Sign Crane & Awning, 20121⁄2 5th Avenue

East (59901). 406-257-5737. Fax: 406-756-6829. E-mail: signs@aboutmontana.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MILES CITY ABC Glass & Signs, 1415 Main St., (59301). 406-234-1234.

Fax: 406-234-2510. E-mail: ABC@midrivers.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEBRASKAGRAND ISLAND

Love Signs of Grand Island, LLC, 3030 W. Old Hwy. 30, P.O. Box 5791, Grand Island, NE (68802-5791). 308-381-5525. 877-381-5530. Fax: 308-381-5528. E-mail: brianh@lovesigngroup.com. Website: www. lovesignco .com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Mayhew Signs, Inc., 4413 East Hwy. 30, P.O. Box 729, Grand Island, NE (68802). 308-382-7230. 800-726-4092. Fax: 308-382-7100. E-mail: sales@mayhewsigns .com. Website: www.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.

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.

YESCO, 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.

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NEW HAMPSHIRENASHUA

Barlo Signs, 158 Greeley St., Hudson, NH (03063). 800-227-5674. Fax: 603-882-7680. E-mail: your_image @barlosigns.com. Website: www.barlosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Poyant Signs, Inc., 3 Bud way #19. Nashua, NH (03063). 603-546-2005. Fax: 603-546-2007. Website: www.poyantsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PoRtSMoUtHPortsmouth Sign Co., 105 Gosling Rd., Newington, NH

(03801). 603-436-0047. Fax: 603-431-1352. Email: service@portsmouthsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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

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

Ace Sign Co., P.O. Box 66 (08862). 732-826-3858. Fax: 732-826-2612. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Brittain-Parnell Signs, Inc., 271 Whitehead Rd. Hamilton, NJ. (08619). 609-890-0300. Fax: 609-890-0301. E-mail: gcj@bpsigns.net. Website: www.bpsigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DCI-Signs & Awnings Inc., 191 Mt. Pleasant Ave. (07104). 973-350-0400. Fax: 973-350-0401. E-mail: danny@ signsandawnings.com. Website: www.dcisigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Eastern Sign Tech, PO Box 564, Burlington, NJ (08016). 112 Connecticut Dr.. Burlington, NJ (08016). 609-261-2805. Fax: 609-518-3575. E-mail: info@easternsigntech.com. Website: www.easternsigntech.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Garden State Sign Co., P.O. Box 953, (08701). 732-363-7645. Fax: 732-363-7655. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Manhattan Signs, 101 Thomas Street, Paterson, NJ (07503). 973-278-3603, 888-781-5087, Fax: 973-278-5798. Email: info@manhattansignco.com, Website: www.manhattansignsco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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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.

Classic Sign Company, Inc. 112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH (45840). 419-420-0058. 800-700-1869. Fax: 419-420-0404. Website: www.classicsignpjg@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville,OH (43702-0785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-686-1870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Quality Signs & Service Co., Inc., 1530 Production Dr. Burlington, KY (41005). 859-525-9966. Fax: 859-525-0304. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Tri-State Signs Unlimited, Inc., 9077 Sutton Place, Hamilton, OH (45011). 513-942-7446. 877-724-6461. Fax: 513-682-2302. E-mail: stevew@tri-statesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

United-Maier Signs, Inc., 1030 Straight St., Cincinnati, OH (45214). 513-681-6600. Fax: 513-681-0818. E-mail: amaier@united-maier.com. Website: www.united-maier.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CIRCLEVILLE 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. Website: www.branhamsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Classic Sign Company, Inc. 112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH (45840). 419-420-0058. 800-700-1869. Fax: 419-420-0404. Website: www.classicsignpjg@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Columbus Sign Company. 1515 East Fifth Avenue. Columbus, OH (43219). 614-262-3133. Fax: 614-252-2594. Website: www.columbussign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH (43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

Ellet Sign Company, 3041 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron OH (44312). 330-628-9907. 888-652-8607. Fax 330-628-8347. Email: gpeters@elletneon.com. Website: www.elletneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9

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 Classic Sign Company, Inc. 112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH

(45840). 419-420-0058. 800-700-1869. Fax: 419-420-0404. Website: www.classicsignpjg@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH (43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-444-3026. E-mail: jwaddell@danitesign.com. Website: www.danitesign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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.

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YOUNGSTOWN Archer Sign Corporation, 1917 Henry Ave., SW, Canton, OH

(44706). 330-455-9995. Fax: 330-455-9994. E-mail: jerry@archersign.com. Website: www.archersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Peskin Neon Sign Co., Inc., 3991 Simon Road (44512). 330-783-2470. Fax: 330-783-9704. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ZANESVILLE 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.

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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.

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 Eckstein Signs, 1885 Nazareth Church Rd., Spartanburg,

SC (29301). 864-439-1182. E-mail: ecksteinsigns @aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Garfield Signs & Graphics, 203 Ford St., Greer, SC (29650). 864-848-0911. Fax: 864-848-0903. Contact: Mike Branz (cell) 864-415-8295. Website: www.GarfieldSigns.com. E-mail: grayson@garfieldsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GREENWOOD Rainbow Neon Sign Co., Inc., P.O Box 712, East Durst Ave.

Ext. (29648). 803-223-8423. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MYRTLE BEACH Tyson Sign Company Inc., P.O. Box 50580, Myrtle Beach,

SC (29579). 2487 Hwy. 501 E., Conway, SC (29526). 843-448-5168. 843-448-0535. E-mail: service@tyson sign.com. Website: www.tysonsign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ORANGEBURGElectricSign Service. 4200 Dorchester Rd. Charleston, SC

(29405). 843-554-3116. 866-529-1413. Fax: 843-529-1485. Email: joe@electricsign.net. Web: www.electricsign.net. 2-3-4-5-6-7

ROCK HILLA&B/Burchette Sign Corp., 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 Eckstein Signs, 1885 Nazareth Church Rd., Spartanburg,

SC (29301). 864-439-1182. E-mail: ecksteinsigns @aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Electric City Signs & Neon, Inc. 701 Hwy. 28 By Pass, P.O. Box 656. Anderson, SC (29622). 864-225-5351. Fax: 864-225-9050. Email: cridgeway@electricitysigns.com. Web: www.electriccitysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Garfield Signs & Graphics, 203 Ford St., Greer, SC (29650). 864-848-0911. Fax: 864-848-0903. Contact: Mike Branz (cell) 864-415-8295. Website: www.GarfieldSigns.com. E-mail: grayson@garfieldsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SOUTH DAKOTAABERDEEN

Service Signs, 311 S. Roosevelt, P.O. Box 1172, (57401). 605-225-6845. 800-658-3317. Fax: 605-225-1643. E-mail: sersign@nrctv.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MITCHELLBruce Sign Company. 40535 254th St. (57301) 605-

996-5922. 800-654-1975. Fax: 605-996-8335. Email: bsigns@mitchell.net. Website: www.brucesignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

RAPID CITY Conrad’s Big C. Signs Inc., 1740 E. North Street, Rapid City,

SD (57701). 605-348-8744. 800-456-5328. Fax: 605-348-7730. E-mail: bigcsign@hills.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Rosenbaum’s Sign Co., 1650 Samco Rd. (57702). 605-342-0481. 888-560-7446. Fax: 605-342-9474. EricF@rosenbaumsigns.com / JimJ@rosenbaumsigns.com. Website: www.rosenbaumsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SIOUX FALLS Ace Neon Signs & Service, Inc., 403 N. Kiwanis Ave.,

(57104). 605-336-7031. Fax: 605-336-7054. E-mail: ace@aceneonsigns.com. Website: www.aceneonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Creative Surfaces, Inc. 1701 F Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD (57104). 605-336-1572. Fax: 605-334-1376. Email: jud@creativesurfaces.com. Website: www.creativesurfaces.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Pride Neon Signs, 3010 W 10th St., (57104). 605-336-3563. Fax: 605-336-6938. Email: signs@prideneon.com. Website: www.prideneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WATERTOWN Service Signs, 1005 21st st. SW, P.O. Box 433, (57201).

605-882-2413. 877-882-7446. Fax: 605-882-2863. E-mail: servsign2@dailypost.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Stein Sign Display, 2020 4th Ave. SW, P.O. Box1237, Watertown, SD (57201). 888-886-4616. Fax: 605-882-7040. E-mail: ssd@escomfg.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TENNESSEEBRISTOL

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.

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MEMPHISB.A. Balton Sign Co., 825 Crystal Springs Dr., Rossville, TN

(38066). 901-355-4827. Fax: 901-854-7416. E-mail: bal2000@bellsouth.net. Website: www.baltonsignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Complete Lighting & Sign Service, Inc., 46 Mill Ave., (38105). 901-527-6580. Fax: 901-527-6532. E-mail: www. completelighting.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Frank Balton & Co., 5385 Pleasant View Rd. (38134). 901-388-1212. Fax: 901-388-9485. E-mail: signs@fbalton .com. Website: www.fbalton.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Memphis Sign Erectors, Inc., 2234 Dunn Rd. (38114). P.O. Box 18944 (38181-0944). 901-365-9119. Fax: 901-365-2730. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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, 1301 Maco Drive, Pharr, TX (78577). 956-

588-4000. 866-659-1454, 866-659-1454, Fax: 956-588-4002. Email: info@A1skylitesigns.com. Website: www.A1skylitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

Barnett Signs, inc. 4250 Action Drive. Mesquite, TX (75150). 972-681-8800. Fax: 972-681-8824. Email: kelly@barnett signs.com. Website: www.barnettsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Beacon Sign & Lighting, 1234 S. Alexander Avenue, Duncanville, TX (75137). 972-298-2413, Fax: 972-298-2453. Email: Chris.edwards@beaconsi.com. Website: www.beaconsi.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

City Sign Services, Inc., 3914 Elm St. (75226). 214-826-4475. Fax: 214-826-4722. 2-4-5-6-7-9.

Delta Signs, 1802 Hickory Drive. Fort Worth, TX (76117). 817-838-0213. Metro 866-643-3582. Fax: 817-665-0167. E-mail: deltasigns@delta-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SIGNS MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE CORP., 4610 Mint Way, Dallas, TX (75236). 214-339-2227. 972-850-3300. 817-861-1234. 800-333-7137. Fax: 214-339-9987 or 972-850-3400. (State Lic. # TSCL 18015, TSCL 18016, TECL 17503). E-mail: sales@signsmanufacturing.com. Website: www.signsmanufacturing.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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.

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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.

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, 1301 Maco Drive, Pharr, TX (78577). 956-

588-4000. 866-659-1454, 866-659-1454, Fax: 956-588-4002. Email: info@A1skylitesigns.com. Website: www.A1skylitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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.

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 All Star Signs, 110 Smith, New Home, TX (79383). 806-

441-5118, 806-789-5616. Fax: 806-924-7597. Email: jfeaster.allsigns@yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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, 1301 Maco Drive, Pharr, TX (78577). 956-

588-4000. 866-659-1454, 866-659-1454, Fax: 956-588-4002. Email: info@A1skylitesigns.com. Website: www.A1skylitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

AAA Electrical Signs, P.O. Box 3245, McAllen, TX (78502). 956-628-7831. 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.

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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.

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 YESCO. 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.

YESCO, 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.

YESCO, 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, UT (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.

The Sign Machine, Inc. P.O.Box 90001, Alexandria, VA (22309). 703-913-0500, 800-913-6453. Fax: 703-780-2453. Email: thesignmachine@cox.net. 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 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.

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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.

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 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.

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 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.

Summit Signs, 5051 Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth, MN (55811) 218-740-2754, Fax: 218-728-2163. Website: www.summit-signs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Todd Signs, 5147 Miller Trunk Hwy. Duluth, MN (55811). Email: 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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The following is excerpted from an article written for the Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD) news-letter. Pat Knapp is SEGD’s director of communications.

Hanley Bloom, co-founder of Architectural Signing Inc. (ASI), along with his twin brother, Stanley, and a pioneer in the architectural-signage industry, died March 15. The Neiman & Co. sales manager, and long-time SEGD member, was 75.

Hanley was known for his infectious smile, his fun-loving nature, and his passionate dedication to ensure that fair, clear, and understandable accessibility guidelines and sign regulations were adopted in California and nationwide. He was a member of the Best Practice Advisory Committee on Signage in California and principal author of A Guide to Building Signage in California, which he compiled to guide EGD profes-sionals through complex sign codes. Hanley quickly grasped the far-reaching signage implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Jack Biesek, Biesek Design, a long-time Bloom colleague, said, “These booklets clarified and defined every known sign code in the state. He worked diligently to read over the sign laws, and cull out the wheat from the chaff, and offered this informa-tion to anyone who was interested. He was truly a benevolent soul who could see how the good of the individual benefited the good of the group.”

In 1959, at age 23, Hanley used $800 in winnings from bowling competitions to start the Custom Stamp Co. Soon, brother Stanley joined him. Despite day jobs in Douglas Aircraft Co.’s reproduction department, the brothers made rubber stamps at night, and sold them to stationery stores and other businesses. A pantograph machine helped transition them to signmaking.

In 1962, they started the Custom Sign Co., which specialized in engraved signs. In 1966, having recog-nized architectural firms’ unique signage needs, they established the now-iconic Architectural Signing Inc. (ASI). In 1977, the brothers formed ASI Sign Systems, a joint venture with British company Letraset. Under their direction, it grew to 33 franchisees.

Under Hanley’s direction, ASI developed several groundbreaking signage products. As demand for hot-stamped signs rose in the mid-60s, Hanley recognized the need for a competing product. He developed a process to make subsurface signs using an offset proof

press to produce a reverse image on clear plastic’s second surface.

Hanley also developed Panasystems, a popular backlit directory, and embedded-fiberglass signs. Hanley is also credited with the idea of marketing a “line” of sign products that comprise a “system.”

Wayne Hunt, Hunt Design principal, said, “In the 1970s, as our profession was emerging as a defined discipline, ASI set the tone for fabricating and manu-

facturing to designers’ standards. ASI was the first and best of a handful of firms that saw the opportunity to provide ‘architectural-grade’ designs and products. We all specified ASI’s strip backlit directory. Hanley was the front man -- interacting with the designers and clients, making the deals, ensuring that the products were good, spreading the religion of good corporate design. He, along with John Follis, Deborah Sussman and a couple of others, were the early faces of the EGD field on the West Coast.”

Between 1982 and 1987, the Bloom brothers acquired Letraset’s interests in ASI and built a state-of-the-art manufacturing

facility in Nashville. ASI was sold to a New York-based investor group in 1988, and the Nashville plant was sold to a franchisee. In 1990, Hanley bought Stanley’s ASI shares. He ran its Marina del Rey facility until 1992, when he filed for bankruptcy.

For the next few years, with investment by Neiman and Co. (Van Nuys, CA), Hanley worked to innovate signage. He later became a Neiman sales representative and served as its sales manager at the time of his death.

“He was an icon,” says Harry Neiman, Neiman & Co. founder, who first met Bloom in 1966.

Wayne McCutcheon, current SEGD president, said “Hanley was recognized in 1990 with SEGD’s first Angel Award, which is given to an individual who promotes the highest values in environmental-graphic design and significantly contributes to the direction and growth of SEGD. On a personal level, anyone who knew Hanley was inspired by his dedication, his colorful personality and his wry smile. He was a born salesman in the best sense of the word, and his passing leaves a huge void in the SEGD community.”

A memorial service was held April 9 in Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations

be made to SEGD in Hanley’s honor. To contribute to SEGD’s Hanley Bloom Memorial Fund, contact SEGD at (202) 638-5555 or www.segd.org/shop/donation.html. n

Hanley Bloom (1936-2011)Hats off to the architectural-sign innovator

“Hanley was recognized in 1990 with SEGD’s first Angel Award, which is given to an individual who promotes

the highest values in environmental-graphic design.”EDITORIALLY SPEAKINGBy Pat Knapp

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