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JULY 2011 Vo lu m e 233, N u m b e r 7 About the cover: Opened in 2007, Pop’s Route 66 (Arcadia, OK) offers more than 400 varieties of soft drinks and a retro-style diner, has become a “Mother Road” must-see. The 66-ft.-tall bottle, which features a series of LED animations, provides an iconic “sign” without text. Superior Neon Sign Inc.’s (Oklahoma City) Jim Gleason provided the photo. For more information, see page 64.

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Enter the 5th annual Vehicle Graphics Contest! Deadline: July 15

Road Warriors

The 2011 Electric SOI Report

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Building Impressions

Columbus Sign Celebrates Centennial

by Steve Aust Decorated vans, buses, cars and trailers

by Wade Swormstedt Growth is minimal, but at least it reverses course. by Steve Aust Wayfinding can be way cool

by Scott Franko Striving to build more than just signs

by Wade Swormstedt A capital achievement in Ohio’s capital city

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ST Update by Steve Aust Cummings sold; LA sues Van Wagner; Gallows humor Technology Update by Darek Johnson Big plans from EFI, HP and 3M Vinyl Apps by Steve Aust A reason to stare in Delaware Strictly Commercial by Brent Luther A wild wrap for Wild Bill’s The Moving Message by Bob Klausmeier A digital-display glossary Sign Museum News by Tod Swormstedt The new online auction generates $37,000 Lighting Techniques by Marcus Thielen For electric signs, legibility greatly supersedes brightness. Technology Review by Chris and Kathi Morrison Esko Artworks’ software and cutting systems New Products by Robin Donovan Product Showcase: Dimensional Letters Industry News Advertising Index Editorially Speaking by Robin Donovan Operator error

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EDITORIAL Wade Swormstedt publisher/editor Darek Johnson senior technology editor/analyst Steve Aust senior associate editor Robin Donovan associate editor Louis Brill technology contributor DESIGN & PRODUCTION Jeff Russ senior art director Linda Volz production supervisor SALES/MARKETING Steve Duccilli group publisher, signage and graphics group Sandi Luppert marketing manager Louis Arneberg account manager Ben Stauss account manager Lisa Zurick account manager Victoria Wells directory & classified ad coordinator

CORPORATE Tedd Swormstedt president Tod Swormstedt American Sign Museum Christine Baloga audience development director Mark Kissling director, book div. CUSTOMER SERVICE Call: (877) 494-0727 Mail to: SOT@halldata.com

ST Editorial Advisory Board Glenn Carroll is the president of media-

Sparky Potter, proprietor of Wood & Wood

measurement company Carroll Media Services (Alpharetta, GA).

Signs (Waitsfield, VT), founded his shop in 1972.

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

Lawrin Rosen founded his shop, ARTfx

Brigitte Hunt has served as the exhibi-

Jared Smith is the president of bluemedia

tion director for Reed Exhibitions’ Visual Communication Italy show for decades.

(Tempe, AZ), a graphics provider that specializes in vehicle and environmental graphics.

Rob Ivers, the certification director for

Kevin Stotmeister is president and

the Professional Decal Application Assn. Inc., writes ST's "Real World Vinyl" column.

CEO of Federal Heath Sign LLC (Oceanside, CA).

John Johnson, a former ISA president

Professor Alan Weinstein holds a joint-faculty

of the board, has more than 30 years of sign-association experience.

appointment at Cleveland (OH) State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs.

Jan Lorenc is a partner in Lorenc + Yoo

Noel Yarger is the president of North

(Roswell, GA), an environmental-graphic design firm.

American Signs (South Bend, IN) and the Signage Foundation for Communication Excellence.

Signs (Bloomfield, CT), in 1983 with a commitment to artistry and innovation.

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By Steve Aust

News for a broader perspective

Cummings Sold Through Foreclosure Cummings Inc. (Nashville, TN) has been acquired by Prophet Equity LP (Southlake, TX) through Cummings Resources LLC, an affiliate. Jim Murray, the former company’s VP of sales and marketing, could not make any definitive statements about payments for unsecured creditors, but says the company spent a week contacting them. “I’m not sure there’s hope, but we’re trying to be a responsible vendor going forward,” he said. “It [the sale] wasn’t the outcome we were striving for as we looked to raise equity and capital in our business.” The newly formed CITISS Inc. did not purchase Cummings’ liabilities and is not legally obligated to repay creditors, though the company hopes to repair relationships with vendors. “We intend to be a good vendor to our customer,” Murray said. “After months of searching for a solution to solve Cummings Incorporated’s debt and working- capital challenges, Prophet Equity provided the best recovery to the senior secured lender, while also providing the liquidity for the new business to grow,” explained Steve Kerr, former President and CEO of Cummings Inc., in a press release. The Nashville Business Journal reported on May 10 that the loss of major clients, such as General Motors and Saturn, was a factor in financial difficulties

A Gift of Green Signage Portland, OR’s Meyer Sign Co. recently donated a sign, valued at $8,000, to Portland’s Metro Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which sells used building materials and homeimprovement products, in Beaverton, OR. Mary Meyer, who owns the shop with her husband, Dennis, said

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that led to the foreclosure, according to Murray. The sale was performed under Section 9-610 (“Disposition of Collateral After Default”) of the Uniform Commercial Code. The former owners of Cummings Inc., including Kerr, will be involved with the new company’s management as employees. The company will maintain its headquarters in Nashville and manufacturing facilities in Dothan, AL and Riverside, CA. The identity of the primary lender, who seized the company’s assets and sold them at a discount, is still unknown. At presstime (May 26), calls to the company’s legal counsel, MGLAW PLLC (Nashville), regarding this matter had not been returned. The senior lender took a loss on the deal, and all equity in the company was lost, according to a CITISS letter sent to unsecured creditors. The CITISS board “remains determined to adhere to its fiduciary obligations to junior creditors. There simply are no additional assets to administer for junior creditors.” Junior creditors have been advised to contact Robert J. Mendes, MGLAW, PLLC, 2525 West End Ave., Suite 1475, Nashville, TN 37203, regarding insolvency and company wind-down. The company’s founder, Thomas L. Cummings, Jr., began the business in 1946. – Robin Donovan

fabricating the sign for such a worthy charity was a labor of love. “It would be one thing to just write a check as a business owner,” she said. “But, we’ve had teambuilding days where we’ve assisted Habitat with projects, and it’s been an enjoyable event for our whole crew.”

The 30-sq.-ft. sign, illuminated with Sloan LED white modules sheathed with a ½-in.-thick, acrylic face, draws only 4W/sq. ft. of electricity and earned UL’s “green leaf” energy-efficiency certification. In addition to promoting good corporate citizenship, the donation underscores the 32-year-old company’s mission to produce “green” signage. “This year, California began enforcing Title 24 [energy-efficiency requirements], and that’s impacted sign companies there,” Meyer said. “Energy efficiency is a big trend in Oregon, and we want to be out in front of it rather than catching up when ‘green’ certification becomes the widespread norm. Right now, I’d say about 85% of what comes out of our shop complies with Title 24 requirements.” Meyer Signs also fabricated the state’s first internally illuminated, solar signs for Salem’s (OR) Renewable Energy Park.

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Humor to the Bitter End The woes of behemoth bookstores have been well documented. In February, Borders Group Inc., which operates more than 600 Borders and Waldenbooks bookstores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and planned to close approximately one third of its stores. Understandably, such news generated considerable anxiety among employees facing eminent layoffs. Several outgoing Borders employees opted for wit over anger in creating humorous, in-store signage that makes light of a difficult situation. These pictures originally appeared on www.buzzfeed.com.

LA Sues Van Wagner in Supergraphic Flap In April, Los Angeles Chief Assistant City Attorney Jeffrey Isaacs and Deputy City Attorney Felton Newell filed a lawsuit against Van Wagner Communications LLC and the property owners where Van Wagner has installed 17 supergraphics located throughout Los Angeles that, according to the suit, violate the California Outdoor Advertising Act and city zoning and building codes. One sign specified in the civilenforcement action is a parking structure at 240 W. Venice Blvd. The signs on this property cover three sides of the structure – exceeding 1,200 sq. ft. – and feature ads for Pepsi, Gatorade and Chase Bank. According to the suit, Van Wagner lacked permits for the signs and ignored written orders from the Los Angeles Fire Dept. and Caltrans, California’s transportation authority, to remove the supergraphics. Other locations identified, from which displays have since been taken down, included a 12-story hotel on W. Ventura Blvd. and a four-story, public-storage facility on W. Santa Monica Blvd. Van Wagner and the other defendants could face penalties of up to $5,000 per day per location. The city attorney’s office argues such graphics, when improperly attached to buildings, may come loose and cause safety hazards. According to the city attorneys’ suit, non-compliant signs that face freeways may incur fines of $10,000 per sign, plus an additional $100 per day per fine and disgorgement of gross revenue derived from the signs. However, the signs were erected when the city’s original ban on supergraphics was under appeal, and SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

Van Wagner, which sued to enjoin the city’s supergraphic ban in September 2008, was granted a stay in March 2009 and allowed to retain the unpermitted signs. The city has continually refused to issue permits for any sign defined as a supergraphic. Beginning in spring 2010, Van Wagner voluntarily took down 60 of its own supergraphics – which were code-compliant – in an effort to reduce the city’s quantity of signage and help it develop off-premise sign regulations. However, the company’s efforts didn’t engender mutual cooperation. Lisa Gritzner, a government liaison for Cerrell Assoc., a Los Angeles public-relations firm working on Van Wagner’s behalf, said, “The company has been blindsided by the action taken by the city attorney’s office. Over the course of two and a half years, Van Wagner’s representatives have met with city officials approximately 100 times in an effort to create common-sense regulations for all types of signs. The company has received little assistance in return. Rather than listen to representatives from the sign industry, the city has chosen to spend hundreds of thousands, if not a few million, of dollars defending itself.” She continued, “The city of Los Angeles spans 436 sq. mi., but the city only has three billboard inspectors. That’s not an effective ratio for enforcement, so those who try to abide by standards get lumped in with those who don’t. I think billboards are viewed as an easy target because there have been excesses.” Gritzner said Van Wagner would soon file a response. At presstime, details about hearings and court dates hadn’t yet been set.

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Walk a Mile in These Shoes Management of Medellin, Colombia’s Santa Fe shopping center proudly trumpeted the arrival of a Reebok store through the three-month installation of 12, 14 x 5-ft. “shoes” at center entrances. Medellin-based Vector Impresion Digital fabricated the displays. The shop printed the digital graphics with repositionable vinyl on its Konica Minolta K-Jet 320 printer. Then, fabricators applied the graphics to six sheets of 3A Composites’ 4 x 8-ft., 3mm-thick Sintra® composite material for each display. Then, they die-cut the panels to create the shoe shapes, which were installed over the steel structural frame.

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Palmetto Approves Larger, Business-District Signs

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Notable EFI, HP and 3M Marketing Platforms Via EFI’s Connect, HP’s Dscoop and 3M’s buy of Colorado’s Original Wraps, industry big guns uniquely tend their gardens. “One for all and all for one.” – Alexander Dumas, in The Three Musketeers

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EFI’s Connect I recently attended EFI’s 12th annual Connect Users Conference, (April 26-29) at the Wynn Las Vegas, just prior to ISA’s Sign Expo 2011. There, the Connect team offered 150 educational sessions to more than 1,000 attendees. The participants attended keynote presentations, user-group meetings and product demonstrations; they also test drove EFI products, learned new technologies and benefited from networking opportunities. Event sponsors were Kodak, Ricoh, xpedx, Canon, Heidelberg USA, Unisource, Adobe Systems, Agile Pacific, Color Management, FLEXcon, Hybrid Integration, LithoTechnics/Metrix, Matrix Scale, Metamation, MGI, Smartlinc, Spartanics, ZUND and Honle UV America. The interactive sessions included color management, JDF integration, variable-data printing, workflow efficiency and Fiery RIP features. Guy Gecht, EFI’s CEO, said the Connect conferences also allow his staff to interact with attendees and, in turn, “go back to the drawing board with new ideas.” Soon after, Frank Mallozzi, EFI’s senior VP of worldwide sales and marketing, said, “We’re already hard at work prioritizing the product feedback we received throughout the event...”

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Flipside of the 3M/bluemedia “party” Mustang. Bluemedia uses 3M MCS™ warranted graphics and 3M certified installers.

certified printers and installers. 3M’s press release said Original Wraps specializes in “design, sales, distribution and installation of personalization platforms for vehicles – mostly vehicle wraps for personal and commercial vehicles and their accessories.” The firm’s new name is 3M Original Wraps. I asked Stemple, now the GM of 3M Original Wraps, to describe the business. He said, “We’re a design and technology firm that uses 3M’s ‘Preferred’ printer and installers, through auto dealerships, to provide personal graphics to vehicle buyers.” Although current information is sketchy – the firms are still integrating – 3M Original Wraps will continue its basic business plan, which offers pre-designed, digitally printed graphics for car and truck dealerships, nationwide. Car and truck buyers can also design their own graphics, or ask the firm’s designers to polish their ideas. It’s similar to the 80s’ vehiclegraphics programs. Remember? Car dealers affixed adhesivebacked, vinyl – side-panel splashes – to new cars, at added cost. The difference now is that buyers get to pick the design. See www.fordcustomgraphics. com. 3M Original Wraps designs the graphics, but doesn’t print or install them. Instead, the auto dealer chooses a 3M Preferred printer and installer, as, for example, it would with window tint-installations. Additionally, the dealership

agreements don’t prevent other vehicle-wrap firms from competing. Tom said his company imbeds a web-based program into the car dealers systems, so customers can see and choose their graphics in vivo. 3M’s website lists Durst, EFIVutek, Epson, Gandinnovations, HP, Mimaki, Mutoh, Roland and Seiko as 3M Preferred print-machine manufacturers, meaning, shops using those brands may qualify for 3M Preferred print status, if they meet and practice 3M’s standards. Presently, 3M’s website lists 34 installers in 14 states. I also talked with Sean Carlson, 3M Original Graphics’ director of business development. He said the 3M-backed company has design and installation agreements with Ford, Chrysler, GM, Nissan, Mini Cooper, Subaru and VW brands. A July, 2010 Denver Post article said Tom had previously owned Skinit (San Diego), a maker of decorative vinyl skins for such personal communications devices as cell phones, iPods and computers. He sold that business in 2006 to Global Wireless Entertainment. On July 20, 2010, Norwest Equity Partners and ABS Capital Partners announced investments in Skinit and an accompanying release said the firm currently powers more than 19 personalization programs for Fortune 1000 companies in the medical, retail, consumer-electronic, home-appliance and commercialgraphics industries. Skinit, presently, doesn’t advertise personalized vehicle graphics. n

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Bad to the Bone Precision Color Graphics produces a behemoth wrap for a Delaware arena.

W hen people think of Delaware, they probably think of their credit cards (many credit-card companies maintain operations there) or chemical-conglomerate DuPont, which is headquartered in Wilmington, the state’s largest city. Or, you think of the Wayne’s World scene where Wayne and Garth test their studio’s blue screen while riffing about scenes onscreen from several states. When Delaware appears onscreen, they can only muster, “Uh, hi, I’m in Delaware.” “The First State” deserves more respect. Vice President Joe Biden hails from Delaware, as does blues-guitar legend George “The Delaware Destroyer” Thorogood. And, to further the state’s cause, a Wilmington building on Market St. that’s occupied by Delaware State Univ. – an historically African-American institution – now proudly sports a more than 2,000-sq.-ft. wrap that displays musical legends. Precision Color Graphics (Wilmington) fabricated the graphics for Buccini Polin Group, a Wilmington-based, real-estate developer. Simon Cranny, Precision

Color Graphics’ owner, said the shop has been open for three years. Although the shop began as a banner fabricator, he said the shop soon graduated to large- and grand-format wraps and murals because clients demanded larger, vinyl-graphic installations. For the Market St. building, Mobius New Media (Wilmington) provided the artwork, which depicts such musical luminaries as Bob Marley, Cab Calloway and Thorogood. Cranny and his team perfected the graphic using Adobe® Photoshop® software. He outsourced the removal of the building’s prior signage, as well as removal of any hardware or debris that would cause a mottled surface. The then-vacant building sported only a single window on its otherwise drab façade; the graphic provided a marked improvement. The 120 x 21-ft., tensioned banner (Cranny didn’t have contact information for the printer at presstime, although he said it was printed with solvent inks without a laminate) comprises 9.7-oz., 35%-perforated Seattle Textiles mesh banner material. He said the material’s

Precision Color Graphics (Wilmington, DE) installed this 2,400-sq.-ft. wrap using Seattle Textiles mesh fabric and a SignComp extrusion. According to the shop, it’s the largest tensioned-fabric SignComp installation to wrap around a wall. 18 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

open construction aided the grandformat piece’s wind-load capability, and the customer preferred the mesh texture’s appearance. Precision Color Graphics installed the graphic using Signcomp’s (Grand Rapids, MI) tensioning system, which includes a series of extruded bar lengths cut to customer specs. Installers secure soft media with engineer-grade clips that snap onto the fabric’s perimeter and lock the material into extruded-aluminum channels. Cranny said, “We made lots of preparations for sizing the graphics so there was plenty of bleed, and no type would be near the edges. Also, you have to create a frame that allows room for tools to tighten the frame. We probably overprepared because this was my first time installing a tensionedfabric graphic, but I slept well the night before, knowing we were ready.” Cranny’s crew only had one day to install the graphics – thankfully, they received ideal conditions. The four installers – two on ladders at the bottom, and two near the SignComp structure’s top on a bucket lift – wrapped the graphic around the frame and held it tightly as they installed hundreds of clips a few inches apart, one at a time. Cranny said. “When we started, the entire weight of the fabric is secured on a single clip, so we worked as quickly as we could to secure the face.” Along the way, Precision Color Graphics had to navigate hazards. For instance, one careless passerby flicked a cigarette that almost singed the material. Cranny said, “We had one guy watching and handling the fabric on the ground, and he had to move quickly to make sure the piece’s structural integrity wasn’t affected. None of our installers were allowed to smoke during the installation for fear of flame damage. It’s quite a challenge handling a piece that big.”

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Carlstadt, NJ, fabricated the graphics using a combination of graphics cut on Gerber translucent media with a Gerber enVisionâ&#x201E;˘ 750 30-in.-wide plotter and inkjetprinted with a Roland SolJet Pro III printer with eco-solvent inks. The graphics were either installed on

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Communicating Innovation Nimlok’s Philadelphia-based facility produced more than 1,000 sq. ft. of graphics for Sanchez Computer Assoc. LLC, which develops scalable and integrated software that provides solutions for the banking and financial-services industries. Andy Carr, Nimlok’s lead designer for the project, said “Although the client didn’t specify as many new materials, we embraced how we could holistically meet their needs and business objectives. We created a design solution that could be repurposed across various tradeshow platforms. We simplified the large graphic components and displayed current information, which will require more frequent changeovers, on smaller panels.” His team produced the design program using Photoshop and Illustrator software, and fabricated the 30 x 30-ft. exhibit’s graphics with

Nimlok’s Philadelphia office created these dynamic graphics for a 900-sq.-ft. space for Sanchez Computer Assoc.

a Roland FP-740 dye-sublimation printer. To install the graphics, Nimlok stretched the material between truss layers, which ensconced all displays -even the round, pillowcase-style conference enclosure. “The rigging was the most challenging part of the job,” Carr said. “Because of the displays’ dimensionality, we used the weight of the lower truss structure to support and

maneuver large graphics into place. We used minimal hardware to give the exhibit impact while creating an open aesthetic.” Nimlok enlisted Entertainment Lighting Services (Sun Valley, CA) to create accent lighting for the exhibit. The overhead rigging includes spotlights, gobos and other effects that help Sanchez cultivate an innovative ambience. n

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Brent Luther and Jeff Volino are co-owners of Creative Color (Burnsville, MN).

By Brent Luther

How We Roll Creative Color’s owner describes its wrap process.

TMN)heteam Creative Color (Burnsville, recently developed a unique vehicle-wrap concept for a longstanding client, Wild Bill’s Sports Saloon (www.wildbillssportssaloon.com). This westernthemed, sports bar and grill offers such tasty grub as burgers, ribs, flatbread pizzas and wings at affordable prices. Wild Bill’s provides a cozy, saloon atmosphere. Aged-pine boards line interior walls; pitched-tin awnings protrude over booths, and a beautiful bottle display behind the bar dates back to the frontier era. It operates three Minneapolis locations – Apple Valley, Maple Grove and Blaine – but had a primary goal of boosting catering sales at its Maple Grove location. Over the past few years, we’ve created an original logo, fabricated LED-lit channel letters, printed menus and created interior graphics for Wild Bill’s owner. We were excited to further brand their business with distinctive mobile advertising. Last year, we collectively discussed doing a full vehicle wrap on one of

Creative Color (Burnsville, MN) fabricated this smokin’ van wrap for a frontier-themed, sports-bar chain. Nothing can breathe new life into a six-year-old vehicle faster than a well-designed, properly installed wrap.

Wild Bill’s catering vehicles. When a business owner has never purchased a full vehicle wrap, the widespread exposure it will provide – especially for a restaurant – can be difficult for them to grasp. We proposed a high-impact, full wrap that depicts Wild Bill’s fare so

Brent works on the collage design, which uses the customer’s logo as a centerpiece. To emphasize the varied, visual layers, he created a fade to black around the corners. 24 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

viewers would salivate at first sight. The customer offered some beautiful food photography, and we went to work. Mouth-watering design The client delivered a 2005 Chevy Astro Van for us to wrap. Its straightforward design was relatively simply to wrap, and we enjoyed working on a vehicle with a few nicks and scratches. A full wrap would make this van look brand-new again!

Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS5, I began creating a collage design. The large Wild Bill’s logo became the focal point, with crisp images rounding out the scene. Working with high-resolution photos of onion rings, ribs and fresh burgers with bacon made me hungry! I designed the full wrap to fade to black edges on the top and sides, which effectively blends all elements together. I maintained consistency with the background’s “vintage” wood feel, and maximized the logo’s impact by scaling it across the vehicle’s sides. It was a time-consuming, seven-hour

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Creative Color produced the wrap at 720 x 720-dpi resolution in 16-pass mode on its Mimaki JV3-160SP printer.

Steve Herrig installed the 50 x 60-in., side panels with a felttipped, nylon squeegee.

Steve carefully maneuvers the panel edges around the 2005 Chevy Astro’s hood curves.

Steve eases the film into contours with a propane torch.

process to integrate the images, text, logo and background, but the end result’s pop made it more than worthwhile. Shop talk We printed color samples to ensure accurate Pantone® colors would match all previous work for the client. We made subtle color adjustments and slightly edited image contrast to make them really “pop”! Specifically, we bumped the color contrast on every food item to make them more appealing. Buffalo 26 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

wings, chips and salsa particularly needed more graphic pop. We also adjusted the “We Cater” line to a brighter, orange and yellow fade. Once we’d completed all color testing, we began printing the approximately 275-sq.-ft. wrap on our Mimaki JV3-160SP solvent-inkjet printer. We printed the wrap at 720 x 720-dpi resolution in 16-pass mode. Some might consider this overkill for a vehicle wrap, but we pride ourselves on delivering crisp images. We processed the wrap with Onyx Graphics’ PosterShop 6.5 RIP.

The wrap comprises four panels per side, plus two in the rear and a large panel for the hood. The side panels measured 4 ft. 2 in. wide x 5 ft. tall; the rear pieces span 2 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft., and the hood wrap measures 3 x 5 ft. We produced the wrap on 3M’s Controltac 180Cv3-10 air-release vinyl in tandem with 3M 8518 glossy overlaminate. We can create a top-notch, ultra-vibrant image that stands the test of time, even in Minnesota! To create the desired effect during application, we bled the

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Blaine Erickson trims the wrap’s edges with an X-Acto® knife.

Steve installed all panels using the hinge method, which required application of 6 in. of media to the vehicle’s top edge, and then slowly pulling away the release liner while working downward.

colors on our printer and installed the panels with a 1-in. overlap. We applied the topcoat on our Seal 600S laminator using 3M’s 8518 glossy laminate. Before lamination, we gave the print 24 hours to outgas to maximize durability.

After six to eight hours, Creative Color finished wrapping the vehicle – and could take pride in their role in helping another small business make an impression.

Equipment and Materials Laminator: Seal 600S 60-in., dual-function laminator, from Neschen Americas (Elkridge, MD), (800) 257-7325 or www.neschenamericas.com Media: Controltac 180-CV3 repositionable media with Comply v3 air-release technology, from 3M Commercial Graphics (St. Paul, MN), (800) 374-6722; www.3m.com; 8518 glossy overlaminate, from 3M Commercial Graphics Printer: JV3-160SP solvent-ink printer, from Mimaki USA (Suwanee, GA), (888) 530-4021 or www.mimakiusa.com Software: Adobe Creative Suite, from Adobe Corp. (San Jose, CA), (408) 536-6000 or www.adobe.com Tools: Felt-tipped, nylon squeegees, from 3M Commercial Graphics; hot-air dryer; X-Acto knives, propane torch, available from hardware and home-improvement stores. 28 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

Making it stick We handle installation in our 2,000sq.-ft. bay. First, we meticulously prepped the vehicle by hand with XIM’s GON-2O water-based cleaner and isopropyl alcohol. To create strong adhesion, we applied 3M’s Primer 94 to a few metal and plastic surfaces. A few emblems were removed (“Astro” and “Chevrolet,” for example), and we pulled out the rear tail lights prior to installation. To ensure a good finish, we set the graphics in place using homemade magnetic pucks along one side. Once installers had laid out everything on the vehicle, our team of 3M-certified installers began application. The team applied all media using felt-tipped, 3M Gold nylon squeegees. To make graphics more pliable around concaved edges and surfaces, a propane torch is always necessary. We trimmed all excess material with X-Acto knives and very steady hands. Installers applied graphics using the hinge method. It provides a clean, flowing look – not to mention a breathing room for the installation team. They applied 6 in. of media to the top edge of the vehicle, and then slowly pulled away the film’s backing

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as they worked their way down. They stretched and heated the film when necessary on concave areas. We left sufficient bleed on the panels, which allowed the graphics to completely cover the top and bottom of the concave surfaces. The design’s black fade simplified edge installation because it alleviated the need to 100% accurately line up the panels from the edges. Each installer worked from the rear forward and applied one sheet at a time. They carefully cut around the keyholes, door handles and windows. We installed the front fender panels last on each side. We heated up the panels and stretched the film across the top of the concaved fender, and achieved a flawless application. Once the rear and sides were installed, our team moved onto the front hood and applied one large panel from top to bottom. After application, the crew reheated

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About Creative Color Creative Color, Inc. is a full-service graphic-design and digital-print studio located just outside the Twin Cities in Burnsville, MN. Over the past decade, owners Jeff Volino and Brent Luther have specialized in printed advertising solutions for diverse customers. Brent said, “We really love to mix the media at our fingertips. By making use of our large-format printing capabilities with both solvent and UV inks, as well as vinyl plotting and CNC routing, we can create large wall murals, custom signs and vehicle wraps, vibrant banners and tradeshow displays.” For more information about the company, visit www.creativecolorstudio.com the wrapped surface with blowtorches to remove any squeegee scratches left on the laminate. The heat re-shrinks the laminate and creates a flawless, glossy finish. To add flair to an already great design, our team had some fun on the fly. They took waste film with the wood-grain background and applied it to the Chevrolet bowtie emblem on the van’s front. Once the emblem was covered, they applied scrap from waste black material to the front grille, which covered its dull, grey finish. The wrapping process required 6-8 hours, but we can honestly say

it was fun from beginning to end. We couldn’t believe the response the wrap received from neighboring businesses when we pulled the vehicle around to our front lot. Onlookers asked about the project, as well as the restaurant and its locations. It’s always rewarding to execute a project that turns heads. This helps us realize why we entered this industry; to build relationships and give clients all they deserve! n To read other related articles on this topic, visit www.signweb. com/fabrication

THE MOVING MESSAGE

Bob Klausmeier has been an active member of the moving-message community for 30 years. He currently works in Las Vegas.

By Bob Klausmeier

The Language of the Digital-Display Industry Speaking a language helps one understand the culture.

Ivideo n 1997, I sold a full-color LED screen to a baseball park. The sale marked my first foray into the LED-display business, after having sold several hundred incandescent-lamp-display systems. It was a completely new world for me, with different nomenclatures, measurements and suppliers. However, over time, the LED industry’s once-foreign terminology has become my second language. And, as an active and long-term participant, I’ve been in the mix as many digital-display-industry concepts and terminologies developed. Further, as a writer, consultant and salesperson of digital sign and display applications, I’m often confronted with the disconnect between new users and the industry’s ever-evolving jargon. Truth is, it can be confusing, so I’ve compiled the following glossary for those who wish to better understand the industry’s tech terms. Calibration – An electronic adjustment that matches each individual diode and pixel to the display’s other diodes and pixels, to provide a perfect representation of the image that was forwarded from the input device (to the display). Color Display – But, not necessarily a full-color display. This technology offers a lesser color gamut, at a lower cost. Color Intensity Levels – Sophisticated, color displays have thousands of levels for each primary color. These levels are independent of any illumination-dimming levels. Contrast Ratio – The differentiation between the pixel illumination and the background darkness. Realistically, any numerical ratio is meaningless, because, presently, no standard measurement exists. Diagnostics - Many LED-display systems incorporate an optional, 32 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

remote-diagnostics system that alerts the user of a failed display component, such as an LED board, a power supply or transformer. The display computer, if internet connected, sends a failure message (that pinpoints the display problem) to the user and/or technical team. Digital Display – The catch phrase for programmable, electronic signs. Use it to refer to any such sign – programmable LED or other electronic displays. Dimming Levels – Modern LED displays include a photocell unit that automatically dims the display when ambient light diminishes. It also brightens the LEDs when the light increases. The simpler systems have only a few dimming levels, but sophisticated systems comprise more than a thousand levels, and this provides imperceptible illumination changes as the ambient light fluctuates. Discrete Pixel – A single light unit that comprises individual, but closely clustered LEDs that create one measureable element. Full-Color Display – Generally, a display that can produce the fullcolor spectrum available through a particular manufacturer’s software. Gamma – An adjustable, compensation setting that replaces the color depth lost in the translation from the original visual input to the screen’s output. Image Processing – The methodology by which the source input signals are interpreted to match the display-face colors, illumination and black and gray levels. LED Board – A printed-circuit board with affixed, display-type, LED lamps. Each LED board is one element in a redundant array of other, identical boards, which, when patterned together, comprise an LED-lamped, display face. LED Lifetime – Usually, LED display

manufacturers measure (acceptableuse) lamp life in hours to half brightness, when the display is fully illuminated. This number is relative when compared to other half-brightness measurements, because the LEDs traverse through numerous brightness levels throughout the display life, which makes it impossible to predictably measure a display lamp’s lifetime. Most manufacturers, however, rate their LED-based, display life at either 50,000 or 100,000 hours. Live Area – That portion of a display that comprises the programmable image component; the active area inside the sign frame or cabinet. Louvers – An angled shelf (or hood) that resides immediately over the top of each row of pixels. It increases the contrast ratio by providing a dark background and blocks rain water from landing directly on the LED faces, which would impede the image optics. Matrix – The number of pixels in a display, measured in height and width. The video industry measures the width first, whereas the sign industry measures the height first. Maximum Nit Rating – This indicates the illumination capacity of a digital display with all LEDs completely on. Conversely, the term may also refer to a particular setting, for example: “The allowable maximum night-time rating is 400 nits.” Modules – Many LED display suppliers (particularly the Asian companies) provide modular, LED displays that comprise easily transportable, preconfigured, fixed-size, LED boards that can be repeatedly set up and taken down. Monochrome – A programmable, single-color, electronic sign that commonly encompasses a red or amber LED-lamp display. Nits – A light measurement in candelas per square meter that’s

Bob Klausmeier has been an active member of the moving-message community for 30 years. He currently works in Las Vegas.

used to demonstrate the amount of light that projects from a digital display. It’s commonly used for LED display illumination calculations. For example, for daytime applications, the traditional, LEDlamped, color-display illumination ranges from 5,000 to 7,000 nits. Nighttime illumination is traditionally set at 300 – 500 nits. Number of Colors – This number represents the total number of conceivable color variations the operating software can produce. For some time, however, this number has been meaningless because many LED-display suppliers often quote quadrillions of colors while a healthy human eye can’t interpret more than 10 million. Comparatively, plasma television screens are rated at 16.7 million colors. Physical Pitch – This new term specifically differentiates the physical distance from the center of one pixel to the center of the next. The term’s intent is to specifically distinguish physical pitch from virtual-pixel display measurements (below). Pitch – Indicates the distance from the center of one pixel to the center of an adjacent one. A similar, but not as absolute an interpretation as Physical Pitch, above. Pixel – A single light unit that resides within the overall display image. In a monochrome LED display, it may be a single, or multiple, diodes. With color or full-color displays, the pixel always comprises at least one red, one blue and one green LED lamp. Power Supply – A digital-display component that provides proper electrical power to a part of the LED display face. In some displays, the power supplies are independent elements; in others, the component mounts behind each LED board. Refresh or Frame Rate - This number represents the count of still frames (of display copy) displayed in

a per-second time sequence. Usually, the number is 60. Resolution – The total number of pixels in a display. Surface Mount Device (SMD) – An LED pixel, usually of lesser size, in which all of the diodes are encased – surface mounted -- in a transparent, plastic wafer. Uniformity – The configuration of the LED boards and/or modules in the display face. A uniform display is configured on a flat plane with all pixels equidistance from adjoining pixels. Video Processing – A softwarebased, image-processing action merged with the interpretation of movement, to present the color match along with the image frame rate. Virtual Pixel (aka Shared-Pixel or Optimized Pixel) Display – A display in which the LEDs are arrayed in a pattern that allows them to be addressed individually by the programming software. This system allows each individual LED to receive independent, illumination instructions and thereby become an active part of more than one pixel group. Such programming creates additional, virtual elements that count as pixels, even though they don’t exist in a physical pixel count.

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Obviously, some of these concepts are more important, especially when you’re purchasing a display system. However, this basic glossary should help you better understand any presentation or explanation of LED display technology and, even better, it allows you to handily compare proposals and differentiate between the offers. Expectedly, new technology developments bring new terminology. I’ll update this glossary as the industry moves forward. n SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 33

SIGN MUSEUM NEWS

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

By Tod Swormstedt

Museum Auction Grosses $37,000 The inaugural online auction created quite a buzz.

Fmajor or the last eight years, the Museum’s fundraiser has been its Silent Auction, staged annually at the International Sign Assn.’s (ISA) Sign Expo. Since its humble beginnings in 2003, the auction had always suffered at the expense of the expansive ISA tradeshow floor. Bidding was limited to show attendees, who only had three days to find the museum booth and bid, while also visiting more than 400 other exhibitors. The opportunity to buy discounted, sign-industry goods and services wasn’t enough incentive to attract some potential bidders. So, the museum launched its first online auction at midnight, April 1, four weeks ahead of this year’s Sign Expo. It concluded at 3 p.m. on April 30, the show’s final day. Our plan was to expand potential bidders from those attending the show to the entire sign industry, while allowing sufficient time for bidders to review the slate of items. To promote the fundraiser’s “new and improved” online format, we partnered with three publications: Signs of the Times, The Big Picture and Sign Builder Illustrated. Each promoted the auction in print and online, with additional support through e-mail blasts to their respec-

tive subscriber bases. Two other industry websites, www.signindustry. com and www.thesignsyndicate.com, also announced the online auction. Several industry associations, such as the ISA, the United States Sign Council, the National Assn. of Sign Supply Distributors, and the California Sign Assn. promoted the auction through their respective websites and e-mail capabilities. Dee Scott, executive director of the Midwest Sign Assn., deserves special recognition for her e-mail and web efforts to publicize the auction. Of course, none of the promotion would’ve mattered without goods and services to auction. This year’s effort generated 64 items from 40 donors. Prior to this, the largest contingent was in 2008, with 55 items from 33 donors. The museum wishes to thank the following donors: Allanson; American Biltrite; Arlon; Brian the Brush World Headquarters; CADlink Technology; Cincinnati Sign Supplies Inc.; Denco Sales; EGL Co.; FDC Graphic Films; FESPA – Mexico; France; GE Lumination; General Formulations; Gerber Scientific Products; International Sign Assn.; Matthews Paint Co.; Michael Brady

The Museum booth at ISA. Through online bids, this year’s auction generated nearly $37,000. 34 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

Inc.; Miratec Systems; N. Glantz & Son; Nazdar/Source One; One Shot LLC; Oracal USA Inc.; Peachtree City Foamcraft; R Tape; Roland DGA Corp.; Sign Builder Illustrated; Signwarehouse.com; SloanLED; Spraylat Corp.; ST Media Group Intl.; Steel Art Co.; Tubelite Co.; U.S. Banner Corp.; USLED; Ventex Technology Inc.; Wagner Zip-Change Inc.; Wensco, and ZeroNine Mfg. Many of the donors supported the auction at-large through their respective websites and announcements to customers. Others, such as American Biltrite, donated a new product being introduced at the show. Roland DGA Corp. went one step further and created a teaser campaign that announced a mystery product. It didn’t unveil it’s product for the auction until April 28, the show’s first day. The museum hopes for next year’s donors to be equally creative in tapping the marketing opportunities the auction presents. There were several “big-ticket” items whose donors deserve special recognition. At the top of the list are Judy Nelson and Jim Redmer, Wensco’s president and director of sales and marketing, respectively. They donated a demo HP printer, which brought $12,500. The winning bidder was Sterling Marking Products, Inc., London, ON, Canada. Roland’s new Versa Studio BN-20 desktop, inkjet printer/cutter commanded $7,050. Winning bidder Mike Millar, ASM Signs, Port Angeles, WA, became one of the first in the U.S. to acquire one. The auction’s revenue grew from just under $26,000 in 2010 to nearly $37,000 in 2011. We credit the improvement to an increase in donors and their generosity. The increase is certainly significant, but the museum aspires to even better results. Our best year thus far, 2007, grossed nearly $47,000, and we hope to exceed that in 2012. n

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LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

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

By Marcus Thielen

Signs to be seen If you can‘t read the sign, it‘s a bad sign.

S igns transmit a message – or at least they should. If the sign doesn’t include a widely recognized logo, it only has approximately a half second to catch a viewer’s eye. This holds true, not only in vehicular-traffic areas, but for pedestrians as well. Otherwise, the message is lost. “Keep it short, simple, large and unique” – an old signpainter’s motto – still holds true today. For luminous signs – especially at night – additional design aspects require attention due to the physiology of the human eye and brain. Especially with extremely bright, focused LED spots, recognition is far different for an externally illuminated billboard compared to a self-radiating one. Two major parameters mainly affect the “quality” of an illuminated sign: 1. The contrast situation presented to the eye 2. The text’s character proportions For the contrast situation, in illuminated signs, different light situations occur at nighttime; let’s take two extreme examples: 1 The fluorescent-lamp, backlit, plastic box sign with applied-vinyl copy. Here, the lit surface around the vinyl characters is a large,

Fig. 1: An open LED sign in a barber-shop window. The brightness exceeds the maximum level; the sign can’t be recognized because of blurring. Inset: The sign photographed with the camera aperture almost closed.

bright area. The contrast ratio for the eye, between the message and its surrounding, is approximately 10:1; the eye quickly sees the large lit surface and can read it almost like a printed page. 2. A n open-face, channel-letter sign (lit with neon or LED), where the brightness of the channel

Fig. 2: Block letters (top) are faster and easier to read than artistic fonts (center, bottom). 36 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

stroke to the nighttime surrounding might reach a contrast ratio 1:5,000 with ease (see photo). Absolute brightness: Dazzling and blurring The absolute brightness level, in addition to the contrast ratio from the character to the surrounding, influences the perception. Experiments

Fig. 3: Artistic fonts may become unreadable when lit. Here, the fine stroke gets lost due to lower eye resolution at low environmental-light levels (simulation).

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were conducted in the early 1970’s. The principle is: The viewer’s eye adapts to the surrounding’s average brightness when the eye focuses on something. With increasing sign brightness, the perception changes from “agreeable” to “painful,” or “the borderline between comfort and discomfort.”

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Fig. 5: Incorrect spacing/kerning of characters. The two L’s and the following character run into each other, especially at high brightness (roof sign photographed at dusk with an almost-closed camera aperture). Note: One LED power supply failed in the last letter due to overheating during the summer.

When surrounding light levels are reduced, the “painful” trigger level also sets at a sign’s lower light levels. However, a maximum value exists for the acceptable sign-light level when the surrounding is absolutely dark. Further, a level exists where the sign always will be recognized as “blindingly bright,” inde-

pendent of the surroundings, even if its brightness equals that of the sign. The viewing angle is an additional influence. The smaller the bright sign surface, the lower the light level needs to be to prevent blinding effects. In practice, for very short distances, the light source can be much brighter if

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and distribute the brightness uniformly over a surface and avoid dazzling effects (Fig. 1) or blurring of the message. Channel-letter design Illuminated-sign design is more complicated than banner or bill-

board designs. Often, compromises must consider both daytime and nighttime effects. Responsible sign salespeople should discuss this with every client during the signdesign process. If the client wants text-only channel letters, obstacles are minimal, but an established company logo might be more problematic. For channel-letter characters, simple typefaces are faster and easier to read (Fig. 2). Capital block letters provide easy shape recognition, but their downside is a lack of emotion, i.e., a sign that reads “Haunted Castle Adventure” in Bold Helvetica capital letters. Sans-serif characters – non-illuminated during the day, but lit at night -- are often equivalent, in contrast to artistic fonts. They can look perfect at daytime and awful when lit (and vice versa, Fig. 3). To accommodate illuminated signage, adjustments can be made to stroke width, the character widthto-height ratio and the “kerning.” Spacing between the characters can improve nighttime readability. (For more exact physiological effects with regard to color combinations and character shape, see ST, September 2008, p.52). Today, electronically, prototypes for unlit (printout) and lit (monitor screen) signs can substitute for real models – except for large signadvertising campaigns, where the real day and nighttime effect must be presented to designers and CEOs for final acceptance. For block-letter characters, experimentally, optimum readability results from a character height-to-width ratio of approximately 5:3 (of course, widths vary with the character), while the stroke width for daytime viewing should be 20% of the height (Fig. 4). Vinyl-covered box signs, with the low contrast between characters and background, can be proportioned like unlit channel letters. For illuminated, channel-letter signs in night view (dark environment), the stroke width should be smaller for better contrast with its surroundings due to the “blurring”

impression intense light sources present to human eyes. If the stroke width isn’t reduced, and the character spacing is equal to print text, the characters seem to run into each other. A common ratio is 1:7 = 0.14 to 0.15 times the character height. A good and proven means to combine the wide stroke in daytime, with a smaller stroke in lit condition, is using open-face, neon, channel letters. The stroke width of the channel equals the width of the neon- tube diameter (or the width of multiple rows together). The other variable is the spacing between characters. Today, most typefaces use proportional spacing; only a few fonts have fixed character and space widths. With proportional, spaced fonts, adding extra space between characters becomes more important at night, because shallow characters are even closer and tend to be recognized as a single, multistroke character. Compare the first three characters in “Illuminated” using the Courier font and using the “Illuminated” Helvetica font. The additional space needed must be found by experimenting -- most modern print-design programs can add “kerning” space at a user-specified ratio or point size. With given company logos or graphic designs, often, the only possible nighttime alteration is to reduce the stroke width, while keeping the horizontal and vertical proportions. If the customer won’t allow any stroke-width change, or change isn‘t practical, the only way to improve what the human eye sees at night is to reduce the logo’s contrast with its surroundings. One method is placing the logo on a larger lit background (a larger box) or adding a halo of sufficient width (only possible with wallmounted signs). The halo or background color shouldn’t contrast too much with the logo color. Much sign design requires experimental psychology as to how variations appear to the eye. Modern means facilitate such experiments (imagine having to draw/paint each

rendering by hand!), but, nonetheless, this difficult design process costs money. Many customers want free designs they can self-fashion into signage. Honest signshops estimate and quote design work separately upfront, and serious customers

are willing to pay for it. Don‘t give away your knowledge and work for free. n To read other related articles on this topic, visit www.signweb. com/lighting and www.signweb. com/neon.

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TECHNOLOGY REVIEW By Chris and Kathi Morrison

Chris and Kathi Morrison own and operate The Image Specialists, a full-service graphics company based in Clements, CA. Chris is also a Microsoft-certified systems engineer.

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Fin latbed printers and their hybrid counterparts reside numerous sign and printmaking shops, worldwide. Today, you can print signs on almost any substrate and, because of common, flatbed-printer characteristics, owners may also explore new markets – POP displays, packaging designs and prototypes. Further, as flatbed systems mature and advance, new technologies evolve. For example, the popular i-cut Vision registration system has allowed CNC-based, signmaking routers to cut contour shapes from printed panels. However, the task is limited because most CNC routers process soft metals and hard plastics, but not such delicate materials as Coroplast, polyolefin and cardboard. This inefficiency has spawned contour cutters that easily handle insubstantial media. If you own – or plan to buy – a flatbed printer, you should purchase a contour cutter to immediately expand your market. With it, you can print and cut unique, POP designs for retail shops, or boxes or

Fig. 1: The i-cut Suite Layout application makes contour cutting a snap. The black dots, seen here, are the cutter’s control targets. 42 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

Company Profile: EskoArtwork (Gent, Belgium) is a global supplier of integrated solutions for signmaking, display finishing, packaging, commercial printing and professional publishing. Its products and services help customers raise productivity, reduce timeto-market, lower costs and expand the business. EskoArtwork’s R&D and manufacturing facilities operate in five European countries, plus the U.S., China and India. Worldwide, it employs approximately 1,050 people, with global sales and support organizations, via a network of distribution partners, in more than 45 countries. At a glance: Overviewed here are EskoArtwork’s i-cut Suite software with its i-cut Preflight module that ensures that graphic files RIP and print correctly; the Studio plug-in module that, with Adobe® Illustrator®, provides 3D files for virtual-design mockups. The i-cut Suite software includes i-cut Layout, a module that automates nesting and adds cutting paths, bleeds and grommet marks. The Morrisons also discuss EskoArtwork’s Kongsberg finishing and cutting tables – the Kongsberg i-XE10 Series for processing narrowformat graphics on flexible materials; the four Kongsberg i-XL models that will cut up to 1-in.-thick media and handle media up to 90 x 135 in.; and the three models in the Kongsberg i-XP Series that, by type, will process 2-in.-thick media up to 91 x 135-in. Contact: Melody Vennum, marketing operations manager (262) 348-0400, X238, Melody.Vennum@esko.com custom-shaped labels for local industries. One caveat: You may soon learn that cutting outlines isn’t easy and, once designed, the print and finish workflow can create excess set-up time. For example, can you visualize how a 2D design will look when folded, 3D, onto a carton? Or, can you place the artwork so that it fits, as planned, onto a stand-up display or a folded box? EskoArtwork’s wares help at all stages – design to finishing – and they’re applicable for heavy-duty materials or, no kidding, business cards. However, because EskoArtwork visualizes the creation of a finished product as a specific workflow, and offers products for every task (except for the actual printing), we suggest you talk with them before selecting your system. Software for design EskoArtwork’s Studio plug-in module combines with Adobe® Illustrator® to provide 3D files for virtual-design mockups. Studio’s toolkits and shapes modules offer pre-

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designed 3D visuals that can become final, design foundations. Additionally, its Visualizer module allows you and your customers to explore the finished design with real-time (on screen), 3D rotation. This package also offers ersatz textures that impart a finished product look. The ArtiosCAD 3D package’s structural-design software and virtual prototyping tools address packaging POP/POS design processes. This package also presents the design’s Fig. 2: The MultiCut system’s spindle rotates at speeds up to 60,000 rpm. effectiveness, on screen, prior to printing. EskoArtwork’s software also allows you to check tool head allows quick tool changes. To automate your job’s print, cut and finishing aspects prior to RIP production, EskoArtwork offers optional tools for and printing with Esko’s i-cut Suite software tools. The specialty applications, and an optional conveyer system i-cut Suite Preflight module ensures that graphic files that juxtaposes an optional pneumatic loader and off-load RIP and print correctly, regardless of the RIP or printer. system. Select the roll-feed option for kiss or through I-cut Preflight also allows you to edit PDF files and, cutting of decals, flexible magnets or printed, roll media. if needed, correct or add print information, without returning to the native application. The Kongsberg i-XL series Final print preparations occur within the i-cut Suite Most signshops choose from EskoArtwork’s four, Layout division that automates true shape nesting. It Kongsberg i-XL models because they will process also positions graphics for double-sided prints, autovarious materials and cut up to 1-in.-thick media and, mates oversized graphic tiling, and adds cutting paths, by machine type, handle media up to 69 x 64 in. and bleeds and grommet marks. Interestingly, this module 90 x 135 in., at speeds up to 50 ips. creates two operations files – one for the printer and In addition to its MultiCUT tool head and tool array, another for the finishing system. the MultiCUT (Fig. 2) i-XL options include an X, Y and Z-axis and a 60,000-rpm router spindle that features The finish cutters a quick-change, tool button. Other options include a For the sign and printmaking industries, EskoArtwork roll-feed system and a conveyer transporter and autooffers three, related digital-cutting models with one matic-load system for rigid and flexible sheets. common feature – the i-cut Vision Pro registration system (Fig. 1) that’s mounted inside the tool head on The Kongsberg i-XP series the i-X Kongsberg digital-cutting and routing systems. It If your shop’s finishing department often backs up, reads registration marks and bar codes to ensure accuchoose from the three, beefier Kongsberg i-XP models rate, finish-phase cutting and proper tool use. Although that, by type, can handle 70 x 71-in, 70 x 140-in or 91 similar, the table systems differ by size, speed and x 135-in. media. The i-XP’s maximum speed is 66 ips; materials capacity. it will process materials up to 2 in. thick. The spindle All i-X Kongsberg models come with a PC-based, system includes a pressure-sensitive leveler that autooperator’s console. matically calibrates the tools’ vertical plane. This series also features a zoned, vacuum table and The Kongsberg i-XE models other options. The Kongsberg i-XE10 Series cutters handle flexible materials, cardboard, light plastics and certain woods. It Conclusion comes in one standard size, 35 x 47 in., that processes Printing and fabricating POP displays, decals, custom narrow-format graphics. The machine handles up to graphics, labels and boxes with your flatbed printer 0.25-in.-thick material and accelerates at 1.2 Gs to reach is appealing and profitable, but it can also be difficult. a speed of 52.5 ips. Its repeatable accuracy is .00078 in. Fortunately, EskoArtwork’s design and pre-press soft(-002. in.), and the tool kit comprises a static knife for ware and i-X Kongsberg hardware has your back. On thin flexible materials, plus crease and Varicut tools for demand, it converts your shop to a specialty house, kiss and thru cuts. one that can quickly design, prepare and finish A multi-functional, bar-coded and software-prompted custom-cut graphics. n 44 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

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Gemini Mango CAB Letters Gemini Inc. (Cannon Falls, MN) is offering its formed-plastic, cellulose-acetate-butyrate (CAB) letters and logos in mango, a new, warm-yellow hue. The product comes with an unconditional lifetime guarantee. The company says they are UV-stable with strong chemical resistance and are a suitable base for paint and goldleaf. The formed-plastic letters are made from non-petroleum-based CAB. Recyclable CAB is made from wood and cotton-fiber-based plastic. Approximately 60% of Gemini CAB sheets are made from the company’s own recycled trim. The dimensional letters are available in 31 colors and many styles, including 78 standard typestyles. New styles offered include Broadway, a new font, and a goldleaf finish. Gemini is also introducing dimensional letters with polished returns, a premium product. The new letters feature polished faces and returns and are designed for upscale offices, salons and boutiques. This type of product was previously unavailable, the company says, due to intensive labor and finishing times. (800) 538-8377; www.signletters.com

Wagner Zip-Change Formed Plastic Letters Wagner Zip-Change (Melrose Park, IL) is manufacturing formed-plastic letters from coextruded DR Acrylic/ABS. The company says this material has 10 times more impact strength than conventional acrylic, offers superior color stability and resists outdoor weathering. Prismatic and flat faces (pictured) are available in many common fonts. Letter dimensions vary by font. (800) 323-0744; www. wagnerzip.com 46 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

Steel Art Special “FX” Finish Steel Art Co. (Boston) is debuting seven new finishes for stainless steel, aluminum, brass, yellow brass, bronze or copper dimensional letters. The Special “FX” (or special effects) finishes include Aluminum Oxide, Sunburst™, Aurora™, Storm™, Wave™, Birdseye™ and Antique Swirls™. The letters are designed for interior or exterior signage applications. The company constructs letters from cut solid plate or as fabricated, reverse channel letters. Cut solid-plate letters are available in heights from ¾ to 72 in. and widths from 0.020 in. Channel letters can be fabricated from 3 to 72 in. tall and between ½ and 12 in. wide. Along with the special effects finishes, letters are also available in standard and specialty finishes including Verde Green Patina, Random Orbital, Plated, Anodized and Oxidized. Mounting options include flush-to-wall, projected and foam-tape options; studs and spacers are included with letter purchases. Custom mounting is available by request. (800) 322-2828; www.steelartco.com

US Sign PlatePlus Letters US Sign and Fabrication Corp. (Trumbull, CT) is supplying PlatePlus dimensional letters, which use prefinished sheet material rather than casting letters from solid materials. Letters from 2 to 48-in. tall can be manufactured with polished returns and blended edges. The company says PlatePlus allows for cheaper production and a lighter-weight product as compared to letters that are cut or cast from solid metals. Stainless-steel, brass, copper and titanium materials are available with a variety of finishes, including polished, satin, non-directional and others. Letters are available in widths between ¼ and ¾ in., with a 3⁄16-in. minimum stroke. (203) 601-1000; www.ussign.com

Montana Lettering Solid Aluminum Letter Montana Lettering Inc. (Opheim, MT) is offering solid aluminum letters in 12 anodized finishes with 41 baked-enamel, painted colors. Sherwin Williams, Pantone and PPG color matching is available for a fee upon request. For the letter pictured, the company used a ½-in. aluminum, solidcut letter with a red, painted aluminum insert. This customization is available on letters 12 in. or larger. The company sells dimensional letters to sign companies, as well as directly to consumers. All flat-cut metal letters (aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel and black steel) are available in heights from 1 to 30 in. tall and 1⁄8 to 1⁄2 in. thick. Finished letters are coated with a UVprotective clearcoat and resist weathering, the company says. (888) 574-0002; www.signlettersource.com

Image Microsystems MicroStrate Sign Substrate Microstrate™, a sign substrate made from recycled “dirty” plastic from used printer cartridges and computer and printer housings, was named “Coolest Green Product” at the 2011 ISA Sign Expo in Las Vegas this year. Image Microsystems (Austin, TX) recently launched the substrate, which is as durable as aluminum, less subject to theft, and keeps plastics out of landfills, the company says. Image Microsystems is a provider of technology restoration, reverse logistics, e-waste recycling and recycled-plastic products manufacturing. (512) 339-9500; www.imagemicrosystems.com SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 47

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Roland Metallic Desktop Printer/Cutter Roland DGA Corp. (Irvine, CA) is launching the VersaStudio BN-20, a 20-in., metallic-ink, desktop, inkjet printer/ cutter. Designed for signs, labels, POP, decals and decorated apparel, the machine can be configured with EcoSOL MAX ink in CMYK or CMYK and metallic silver. The VersaStudio BN-20 comes with VersaWorks® RIP software. The company calls it the first eco-solvent, desktop printer. Roland is also offering the VersaUV LEF-12 benchtop, flatbed, UV printer, which uses an LED curing system. It prints in CMYK, clear and white inks and is designed for promotional products such as giftware. (800) 542-2307; www.rolanddga.com

Elliott M43 HiReach Platform Elliott Equipment Co. (Omaha, NE) is unveiling the M43 HiReach aerial work platform. The truck-mounted device, which was designed for sign maintenance and increased fuel economy, is exempt from OSHA crane-operator certification requirements. The M43 HiReach has a 48-ft. working height, 36-ft. working side reach, and a 30 x 54-in. rotating, removable platform with a 500-lb. capacity. Platform controls include three electronic controllers; remote controls for boom operations from the platform operate from a removable, remote-controlled box. The equipment requires a 19,500-lb. gross vehicle weight rating for the HiReach with flatbed only. Operators do not need a CDL. (402) 592-4500; www.elliottequip.com 48 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

3A Heavy-duty Gatorfoam Exterior 3A Composites USA (Mooresville, NC) is announcing Gatorfoam® Exterior, a heavy-duty foamboard designed to decrease the chance of delamination due to heat, cold and humidity. Gatorfoam products contain polystyrene foam bonded between two layers of wood-fiber veneer laminate, yielding a product the company says is rigid yet lightweight. The foamboard is designed for use between 70 and 160° F. (704) 658-3500; www.graphicdisplayusa.com

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ONYX Plug-in for Illustrator ONYX Graphics Inc. (Salt Lake City) is announcing the ONYX® SmartApps™ sign and banner plug-in for Adobe® Illustrator®. The software plug-in allows signshops to design signs and banners, including grommet marks, bleeds and folds, in Illustrator rather than manually measuring these markings or using RIP software that may slow production time. The plug-in also allows designs to be created to scale, so that jobs are print-ready. The plug-in is the first product in the company’s RIP-independent line for print providers and designers. (800) 828-0723; www.onyxgfx.com

SID Signs Triton Printer SID Signs (Miami, FL) is introducing its Triton 210, an 83-in. wide-format printer. The machine has a single Epson printhead and accommodates four colors. Its height can be adjusted to enable printing on substrates such as foam board and polystyrene using a roll or sheet feeding system. The printhead included with the Triton 210 has 1440 nozzles and prints at standard quality (six passes) of 12 sq. ft. per hour. The company recommends vinyl, flex banner, one-way vision and backlit film as compatible media. (305) 715-0017; www.sidsigns.com

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Faro Technologies Inc. (Lake Mary, FL) is announcing the Faro Edge and Laser Line Probe, a measurement arm that allow fabricators to perform product-quality inspections, tool certifications, CAD-to-part analysis, hard probing and non-contact laser scanning. The product expands the company’s existing FaroArm line, offering improved sensors, weight distribution and balance, and expandable capability, the company says. (800) 736-0234; www.faro.com

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Digital Graphics Wide-Format Printer Digital Graphics Inc. (Gyeonggido, South Korea) is introducing the PQ-3206 wide-format printer, which prints media up to 3.2 meters wide at an 800-dpi resolution. It operates with cyclohexanone-free inks, but is still as durable outdoors as solvent inks, the company reports. The printer contains a Fujifilm Spectra Polaris printhead. (302)530-7225; www.dgi-net. com

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Road Warriors

Vehicle graphics continue to deliver powerful advertising messages. By Steve Aust

V ehicle wraps certainly aren’t strangers to ST’s pages. We’ve documented their CPM ratio – a mere fraction of the cost of radio, TV, newspapers or even billboards. Plus, they’re virtually free of regulation and provide a forum for dynamic design and layout unmatched by other formats. But, let’s focus on their visual impact and proceed directly to the eye candy.

Spinning Techno Keith Monahan, a 20-year, signindustry veteran, founded TechnoSigns Corp. (Oviedo, FL) in 2000. The shop produces wide-format prints, banners and 3-D logos, among other types, but vehicle wraps have become increasingly vital to the shop’s business. He estimates wraps

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represent roughly half of sales, and that market segment has grown substantially over the past few years. “The commercial real-estate market in Florida has collapsed; we’re making far fewer 4 x 8-ft. signs than we used to,” Monahan said. “As we’ve shifted our product line, vehicle wraps play a muchmore vital role. “We gather business from numerous sources – direct mail, cold-calling, pay-per-click online advertising, our Facebook page and our website, to name a few,” he said. “Even with today’s technological avenues, word of mouth and repeat business are still vital to us.” Monahan said many of his customers arrive with little more than a logo and an order: “Design is a key, value-added part of our business. We pride ourselves on creating clean,

appropriate graphic design. Too many wraps lack good design fundamentals; they offer poor readability and contrast. I love putting skulls and flames on a car, but not every job requires them.” TechnoSigns recently produced a wrap for Phoenix Recovery, an Orlando-based, disaster-recovery company that handles restoration for fire-, water- and mold-damaged properties. To create a memorable brand, the shop’s design team used Adobe Creative Suite 5 software to develop a fiery, orange backdrop with the namesake mythical bird. TechnoSigns produced the wrap on 3M’s Controltac IJ180-10 with Comply v3 air-release technology on the shop’s Seiko I Infotech ColorPainter 64S eco-solvent, inkjet printer. To protect the wrap, the shop laminated it with 3M’s 8518 glossy topcoat on a GBC Arctic Titan pressure laminator. To help a pediatric dentist create a family-friendly image, the shop created another Scion XB wrap with very different imagery. To give the doctor’s name and phone number prominence, TechnoSigns wrapped them around the wheel wells – no small task. Monahan said, “It’s certainly a challenge to create the right arc. Your template has to be spot-on perfect. To ensure accuracy, we create our own.” TechnoSigns produced the Clermont wrap with materials and equipment similar to the Phoenix project.

A Metro Exploration Three years ago, Valley Metro, the Phoenix area’s busservice provider, contacted bluemedia (Tempe, AZ) sales rep Mike Greco for a bus-wrap quote. However, it didn’t entail a typical, transit-authority project; for a competition, Valley Metro wanted distinctive artwork from Phoenix high-school students. Because bluemedia regarded the project as community enrichment, it agreed to produce the wrap at cost – and donate four Arizona Diamondbacks baseball tickets to the winner, as well as a banner that promotes the event at the winner’s school. More than 120 students participated. Judging occurred via a committee of Metro officials and area designers. Armando Martinez, a student at Trevor G. Browne High School, prevailed with “Hop Aboard, Let’s Explore,” a two-sided design that features frogs, flora and vibrant colors. For the 845-sq.-ft. wrap, Greco said, “When you wrap a bus, you have to be careful where you place text because vinyl won’t stick everywhere. For example, on the rubber gaskets around the windows and the rear, where the vent is, there shouldn’t be any small text or

graphics, or the message will lose continuity.” Valley Metro presented the graphic as an EPS file, and Chris Keal and bluemedia’s design team conformed the artwork to the required format using Adobe® Illustrator® and Photoshop® software. Before installing the wrap, the bluemedia crew wiped it down with isopropyl alcohol and applied 3M’s Primer 94 to ensure the vinyl would bond to challenging parts of the bus surface. The shop produced the wrap using 3M’s IJ 46-20, a one-year, 4-mil, UV- or solvent-ink-printable, wrap material designed specifically for transit vehicles. Bluemedia printed the job on its HP Scitex TurboJet 8500 printer with TJ100 inks and Onyx Graphics’ Productionhouse X10 RIP. Four installers required slightly more than a full day to remove mirrors and apply the wrap. Thanks to bluemedia’s recent expansion into a 55,000-sq.-ft facility (previously, the shop included several buildings that totaled 25,000 sq. ft.), it could wrap the bus in-house with several other vehicles under the roof. Armando’s wrap will remain in place for one year, until a new design is selected in spring 2012. SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 59

A Veteran Perspective Jim Miller, owner of Miller Decals LLC (Woodstock, GA), first began applying vinyl more than 30 years ago, and has been installing vehicle wraps for approximately two decades. He specializes in installation and affiliates with approximately 80 digital-service providers. The shop produces approximately 80 wraps a month, which are evenly divided between box trucks/trailers and vehicles. To attract more recognition, he’s entered several wrapping competitions – he won at the FESPA Wrap Cup Master competition in February – and has become certified through 3M, Fellers and Lowen. “With the competition on the market, and the development of thinner, air-release films, the quality of media today is the best I’ve ever seen,” he said. “They make the job easier, but it still requires a skilled installer to make a job last for years and look as smooth as paint.” Miller asks that customers deliver vehicles washed with soap and water – but no wax: “I’d rather they bring a car in filthy for me to wash than have to clear a wax job. Scrubbing wax off a surface adds hours to a wrap job.” He recommends air-release media to his customers, and estimates using it on 90% of his wraps. When an air-release-media, solvent-ink wrap has been properly outgassed after printing, Miller said two installers can

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install a wrap in roughly three hours. On traditional media, or when a print hasn’t been properly outgassed, he projects a 10-hour job. “Sometimes, it’s a red flag if a customer buys media sight unseen off the Internet,” he said. “Once, a customer showed up with this media with several black, 3M logos stamped haphazardly on the back of the liner. It was very obviously not 3M material. I told the customer I wouldn’t offer a warranty, and I’m sure the wrap didn’t last long.” Miller Decals outfitted a fleet of Chevrolets for Southtowne, an Atlanta dealership. The job entailed two GMC Sierra pickup trucks and Chevrolet HHR’s apiece, and one Chevy Cruze and Pontiac Montana. WrapWizard.com (Newnan, GA) had printed the wraps with Avery MPI Supercast RS on a Mutoh Valuejet

1614, using eco-solvent inks. Although the HHR is commonly viewed as one of the most difficult vehicles to wrap, Miller has become relatively proficient with them. He said, “It’s mostly a matter of getting the hang of the bumpers, which have a pretty sharp curve and a couple of bumpouts. Experience is the best teacher; you have to be careful and patient, and not overheat or overstretch the vinyl. On this car, we removed the mirrors and taillights to make the job easier.” Conversely, he said the Cruze was ideal because the bumpers and sides join seamlessly, and no part removal was required. To install a wrap, Miller said torches are typically the heatsource of choice. However, with mattefinish material, they use heat guns, because extra control is required to prevent a glossy sheen. He prefers Geekwraps’ squeegees, which offer a soft, leathery surface on one side and a hard, plastic edge on the other. To shepherd film into tight areas, he uses MACtac or Oshee felt squeegees or a custom, irregularly shaped, plastic squeegee. To perfect installation techniques, Miller said it’s simply practice: “Take leftover material home and wrap your car again and again. Start with an established installer and pay attention. Read vinyl-manufacturer bulletins, and Rob Ivers’ The Graphic Installers’ Handbook. It’s full of information about every aspect of vinyl application.”

Fair Dinkum Wraps For seven years, a Sign*A*Rama franchise has operated on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, a tourist-friendly enclave of Down Under’s Queensland coast. According to David Bodkin, the shop’s owner for roughly 18 months, vehicle wraps represent nearly 30% of the shop’s work. “Tourism represents a large part of our local economy, and we cater mostly to small businesses that sell directly to the public,” he said. “It’s the most cost-effective way to advertise and create buzz.” Bodkin said popular vehicles to wrap include the

Toyota HiAce and Hyundai iLoad – cargo-van models sold in Australia and Asia. He said wraps surged in popularity three years ago. The shop produces its wraps with a Roland VersaCAMM VS-640 using the 3M Controltac with Comply air-release media. To provide long-term protection, the shop applies 3M’s 8518 glossy topcoat on an ALC Finland G1650A cold laminator. Bodkin said, “You have to choose compatible materials for every job. If you don’t, you’re at risk for tunneling and material shrinkage, which will lose your customer.” Further, he noted that fiberglass trailer surfaces’ abundant convex and concave curves require a very steady hand – and torch – for vinyl applications. Bodkin also emphasized layout’s importance; a poor design can relegate a key text or graphic component to a poorly viewed area and torpedo a message’s impact.

The Body Electric Road Rage Designs (Spring Grove, IL) produced a wrap for a Navistar Estar electric-powered, cargo van for Chicago International Trucks, a commercial-vehicle dealership that wanted to promote the Estar. Kris Harris, Road Rage’s president, said “Initially, this job presented a challenge because all we had seen of the vehicle was a brochure drawing. Templates don’t exist, and this was the first electric truck or van we’ve ever wrapped. It has some strange body lines that had to be accounted for when laying out the graphics, but it’s a pretty flat surface.” Using the furnished logos, Road Rage created the complementary graphics and lettering using Adobe® Illustrator® software. The vehicle arrived directly from the Navistar factory; scratches and dents weren’t a concern. The shop printed the graphic on

Avery MPI 1005 Supercast Easy Apply RS 2.1-mil, air-release, castvinyl on a Mimaki JV5-130 printer with full-solvent inks. Road Rage protected the wrap with Avery’s DOL 1360 overlaminate on a GBC Arctic Titan pressure laminator. Road Rage’s installers prefer 3M Gold nylon squeegees with custom,

felt tips, wrapping gloves and Milwaukee heat guns, although they use torches occasionally. Harris said, “My installers aren’t really ‘gadget guys.’ They have an effective process and tools and place, and don’t alter that just to introduce the vehicle-wrap product of the week.” SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 61

The Power of Imagination The Imagine Group (Eugene, OR), a Sign Biz Network company, operates a fleet-graphics division as one of its three entities (photography and digitally printed signage are the others). In keeping with the progressive, benevolent spirit of many Oregonians, Imagine devotes much of its time, energy and talent into assisting charitable causes. Its fleet-graphics division recently helped the Relief Nursery, a Eugene organization that prevents child abuse and helps strengthen atrisk families. Imagine capitalized on the excitement for the University of Oregon’s Pac-10 champion football team and wrapped a trailer equipped with a grill, flatscreen TV and a cooler – a football tailgater’s dream – with digitally printed scenes from Autzen Stadium, home of the Ducks. The shop printed the graphics using a Roland SC540 printer with eco-solvent inks using 3M Controltac IJ180Cv3-10 air-release media with the 8519 luster-

finish overlaminate. Erika Leaf, the Imagine Group’s vice president, said, “It attracted a lot of attention, especially the side with the close-up shot of the crowd. People wanted to see if they knew anyone in the picture. Easily the most popular item at the auction, it raised more than $11,000 for the Relief Nursery.” The company has also initiated an annual tradition they call The Great Giveaway, which allows the company’s customers to nominate worthy charities to receive signage. The first-prize winner receives a custom-designed and wrapped truck, a photography package or signage. “By asking customers to specify which of our services the nonprofit should receive, we engage our customers to note each division’s products and services,” she said. BRING Recycling, a Eugene-based enterprise that sells salvaged sinks, lumber and related home-improvement components, was awarded a wrap from Imagine Fleet Graphics. They received a photo-laden wrap that emphasizes what’s available at its Re-Use store. “I think we provide a wonderful, integrated solution, and we were proud to produce a wrap for a wellrespected, local organization,” Leaf said. “The gift ware is very visible in our community, so it was a win-win for the organization and our fleet-graphics division.”

No Printer Required The evolution of digital printing has undoubtedly made promotional vehicle graphics more affordable and more efficient for countless small-business owners. However, someone who’s still proficient at painting a box truck by hand – particularly a 59-year industry veteran – deserves a tip of the cap. Herbie Moulton, proprietor of his namesake, Glendale, AZ-based sign company, has worked in the sign business since 1952. Although the shop primarily plies its trade in cabinet signs and channel letters, he still handpaints graphics for a few trucks per year. His most recent project involved decorating a box truck for Waterbed City, a Phoenix furniture store, to reflect a new name and logo. Moulton began his process with hand-rendered patterns and, after 62 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

having washed and sanded the truck, he coated it with blockout-white primer. To prepare for the lettering, he and his assistant painted the background with TJ Ronan and 1Shot bulletin enamels mixed with Penetrol, an additive that reduces leveling, and mineral spirits to give the coating optimal consistency. Moulton perforated the patterns with an electric

pounce wheel and applied them to the truck’s surface. He filled in the letters with 1Shot lettering enamel using various sizes of Luco and Langnickel quills and flat-bristle brushes. “Graceful curves and square corners are always challenging, but it’s very satisfying to still decorate vehicles by hand to the customer’s satisfaction,” Moulton said.

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The 2011 Electric State of the Industry Report At least it’s moving in the right direction. Slowly. By Wade Swormstedt

Photo courtesy of Jim Gleason, Superior Neon Signs Inc. (Oklahoma City)

W riting this report the past two years has been painful; I’m glad readers adhere to the “don’t shoot the messenger” adage. This year, at least we can report incremental progress, with slightly loftier expectations for 2011. We can say the electric-sign industry rebounded 2% (from $4.4 billion to $4.5 billion) in 2010, which falls a bit short of recouping the 64 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

estimated 30% lost in 2008 and 2009. We estimated 2008’s sales volume at $6.2 billion. You’ll immediately notice this year’s report is much shorter. Previously, we’ve published the full report in the magazine, and posted a more succinct version online. This year, we’re essentially doing the reverse. A shorter version is presented here, but

subscribers can get access to the full report online (where space is essentially unlimited) at www. signweb.com/electricsoi.com. Unfortunately, this year’s report is based on only 170 responses. The lowest previous number of responses was 184, which occurred last year. We have mixed messages to report this year, but the good outweighs the

The 2011 Electric State of the Industry Report Table 1: Distribution of Respondents by Sales-Volume Classification Sales Volume

Number

% of Total

Sales (000)

% of Total

Sales per Respondent

$10,000,000+

17.1%

$752,447

72.3%

$25,946,438

$5,000,000-$9,999,999

10.0%

$122,282

11.7%

$7,193,054

$2,500,000-$4,999,999

12.9%

$75,070

7.2%

$3,412,274

$1,000,000-$2,499,999

21.8%

$61,021

5.9%

$1,649,203

$500,000-$999,999

19.4%

$23,446

2.3%

$710,476

$250,000-$499,999

7.1%

$4,346

0.4%

$362,175

$100,000-$249,999

6.5%

$1,727

0.2%

$157,016

$50,000-$99,999

2.4%

$305

0.0%

$76,250

Less than $50,000

2.9%

$119

0.0%

$23,900

170

100.0%

$1,040,763

100.0%

$6,122,133

Total

Note: In 2010, 29 companies reported sales of $10 million or more, virtually the same as in 2009 (26). However, in 2010, 19 companies reported sales of $20 million or more, versus only 5 in 2009.

Table 2: Changes in Sales for Companies from 2009-2010 (Sales Volumes in 000) Change in Sales

All Companies

Less than $250

$250 to $999

$1,000 to $2,499

$2,500 or More

Decline

42.4%

50.0%

42.2%

43.2%

39.7%

0% (no change)

17.1%

10.0%

22.2%

24.3%

11.8%

Increase

38.8%

35.0%

33.3%

29.7%

48.5%

No response

1.8%

5.0%

2.2%

2.7%

0.0%

Mean

3.8%

-1.5%

-1.8%

14.1%

3.5%

Median

0.0%

-5.0%

0.0%

Average Change

bad. When it says “this year,” it means 2010; “last year” means 2009. Here are some highlights: • By far, the best news in this report is the highest-ever average sales per employee, $164,345 (Table 9), which dovetails with the huge increase in average sales per respondent (Table 1). • Overall, respondents report an average increase in sales of nearly 4% (Table 2), although this probably stems more from acquisition/consolidation than net growth. Commentary about Table 1 will further explain this. • Table 4 shows optimism, as all four sales-volume categories anticipate at least 4% sales

growth in 2011. • As usual, the percentage of respondents who utilize digital imaging reached another new peak, nearly 79% (Table 5). • Although both neon and fluorescent illumination are used more than twice as often as neon, the latter remains the illumination of choice among the smallest signshops (Table 7). • While the average number of employees has been a rollercoaster ride this century, this year’s average of 36 fits in the middle (Table 8). • The 8.7% profit margin essentially replicates the disappointing results from three of the last four years (Table 10).

The respondents For any comparison with previous years, Table 1 jumps off the page with an average sales volume of more than $6 million. This represents only the second time this figure has risen above $4.5 million. However, it’s undoubtedly caused by acquisition rather than increased sales because, as noted above, the average sales-volume increase from 2009 to 2010 was only 3.8% (although the $1-2.5 million companies reported an average sales-volume increase of more than 14%). The number of respondents with more than $10 million in sales didn’t increase drastically from last year (26 to 29), but that group’s average sales volume catapulted by nearly twoSIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 65

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

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Change 2008-2010

$2,500,000 or more

2.8%

-13.0%

3.5%

0.7%

$1,000,000-$2,499,999

3.0%

-15.1%

14.1%

11.1%

$250,000-$999,999

-1.2%

-7.8%

-1.8%

-0.6%

Less than $250,000

-13.6%

-14.9%

-1.5%

12.1%

Mean

-0.5%

-12.3%

3.8%

4.3%

Median

-0.0%

-13.0%

0.0%

Average Change

Table 4: Estimated Changes in Sales for Companies for 2010-2011 (Sales Volumes in 000) Change in Sales

All Companies

Less than $250

$250 to $999

$1,000 to $2,499

$2,500 or More

Decline

12.9%

15.0%

13.3%

13.5%

11.8%

0% (no change)

27.1%

20.0%

35.6%

27.0%

23.5%

Increase

56.5%

55.0%

46.7%

56.8%

63.2%

No response

3.5%

10.0%

4.4%

2.7%

1.5%

Mean

6.4%

10.3%

4.6%

4.1%

7.7%

Median

5.0%

10.0%

0.0%

6.5%

8.0%

Average Change

Table 5: Average Percent of Signs With Digital Imaging Sales Volume

2008

2009

2010

Change 2008-2010

$2,500,000 or more

14.2%

28.4%

26.0%

11.8%

$1,000,000-$2,499,999

16.0%

18.6%

12.7%

-3.3%

$250,000-$999,999

17.4%

17.9%

20.4%

3.0%

Less than $250,000

10.8%

8.8%

22.4%

11.6%

Overall Average

15.1%

21.5%

21.0%

5.9%

% Using Any Digital Imaging

72.9%

75.5%

78.8%

5.9%

thirds from roughly $15 million to $26 million. Consequently, so too did the total group’s overall average sales volume, from $3.7 million to $6.1 million, and total sales for all respondents, from 66 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

$685 million to just over $1 billion. The top group’s percentage of all respondents’ sales rose to 72.3%, after having been only 56.5% last year. Additionally, the average sales volume increased for all of the top-

four sales-volume categories. Table 2 includes positive, stopthe-bleeding data. Somewhat. The overall 3.8% sales-volume increase is negligible, but at least it reversed course after two years of plummeting sales. However, overall, more respondents suffered sales declines from 2010 to 2011 (42.4%) than increases (38.8%). Yet 48.5% of the biggest companies ($2.5 million+) report sales increases, while 39.7% reported declines. Again, this is undoubtedly more due to acquisition than actual sales increases. Note that, virtually across the board, the median is 0%, which means sales were flat for the average company. Consequently, Table 3 doesn’t make any sense, at first glance. How could average sales have increased by 4.3% over the past three years when it decreased the first two years, and only rose 3.8%

Photo courtesy of Jim Gleason, Superior Neon Signs Inc. (Oklahoma City)

The 2011 Electric State of the Industry Report Opened in 2007, Pops Route 66, located along the historic roadway in Arcadia, OK, sells more than 400 varieties of soft drinks and is rapidly emerging as a Mother Road must-see. As much a draw as the fizzy beverages inside, the 66-ft.-tall bottle that serves as Pops’ roadside “sign” features color-changing, LED animations. (Next page) Even by day, the behemoth bottle provides more than enough branding – no text required.

Table 6: Currently Own Flatbed Printer Sales Volume

2008

2009

2010

Change 2008-10

$2,500,000 or more

22.5%

32.9%

20.6%

-1.9%

$1,000,000-$2,499,999

8.0%

11.9%

8.1%

0.1%

$250,000-$999,999

4.6%

12.8%

6.7%

2.1%

Less than $250,000

3.6%

4.5%

10.0%

6.4%

11.2 %

19.6%

12.9%

1.7%

Total

Table 7: Illumination Types (Sales Volume in 000) Total

Less than $250

$250 to $999

$1,000 to $2,499

$2,500 or More

41.3%

26.9%

49.4%

47.1%

37.4%

LED

40.1%

33.6%

28.9%

39.1%

49.4%

Neon

17.9%

39.4%

21.7%

12.9%

12.1%

0.7%

0.0%

0.1%

0.9%

1.2%

100.0%

Fluorescent

Other Types of Illumination Total

last year? The answer parallels Table 2 results: Sales volume increased for the $1 million+ sign companies during that time, which more than negated the salesvolume losses suffered by the

smaller sign companies. Table 4 indicates some optimism for the current year. Respondents expect their sales volumes to grow by an average of 6.4% in 2011. All four sales-volume categories expect

at least 4% growth. Those who expect their sales to grow this year outnumber those who anticipate declines, by more than a 4:1 margin. More than a quarter don’t expect their sales volume to change. SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 67

Photos courtesy of Jim Gleason, Superior Neon Signs Inc. (Oklahoma City)

Table 8: Three-year Comparison of Number of Full-time Employees Sales Volume

2008

2009

2010

Change 2008-10

$2,500,000 or more

15.4%

$1,000,000-$2,499,999

23.1%

$250,000-$999,999

16.7%

Less than $250,000

-33.3%

33.3%

Overall Average

Digital imaging The bottom line of Table 5 indicates not even the economy can stem digital imaging’s non-stop growth. With the exception of slight drops in 2006 and 2007, the percentage of electric-sign companies that sells 68 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

signs that incorporate digital imaging climbs ever higher. This year’s 78.8% is the highest ever, eclipsing last year’s 75.5%. However, slightly fewer $1 million+ companies use digital imaging than last year. This year, the percentage of elec-

tric signs that include digital imaging dropped incrementally from 21.5% to 21.0%, but those are significantly the two highest percentages ever reported, since the question debuted more than a decade ago. Table 6 represents the third year of asking which respondents own a flatbed printer. Last year’s 19.6% appears to be an aberration as the inaugural 11.2% percentage more closely reflects this year’s 12.9%. Interestingly, the smallest companies report the biggest percentage increase in buying flatbeds, which suggests a positive response to manufacturers’ decisions to create less-expensive versions. Illumination Table 7 represents the return of a question that wasn’t asked the past two years: How do you illuminate

Photos courtesy of Jim Gleason, Superior Neon Signs Inc. (Oklahoma City)

The 2011 Electric State of the Industry Report Table 9: Three-year Comparison of Sales per Employee Sales Volume

2008

2009

2010

Change 2008-10

$2,500,000 or more

$153,806

$156,073

$176,160

14.5%

$1,000,000-$2,499,999

$119,205

$121,785

$103,075

-13.5%

$250,000-$999,999

$94,991

$99,037

$95,490

0.5%

Less than $250,000

$46,696

$77,034

$59,748

28.0%

$144,878

$148,524

$164,345

13.4%

Overall Average

Table 10: Three-year Comparison of Net-Profit Margin Sales Volume

2008

2009

2010

Change 2008-2010

$2,500,000 or more

10.1%

9.1%

8.6%

-1.5%

$1,000,000-$2,499,999

8.9%

7.1%

9.1%

0.2%

$250,000-$999,999

11.7%

9.8%

8.2%

-3.5%

Less than $250,000

10.2%

10.4%

14.2%

4.0%

Total

10.1%

8.9%

8.7%

-1.4%

your signs? As expected, the change from 2007 to 2010 is dramatic. Whereas neon had still dominated LEDs (33.3% to 23.4%) then, LEDs now more than double the use of neon (40.1% to 17.9%). Fluorescents stubbornly refuse to relinquish the lead they’ve held for a decade, but the margin over LEDs is barely more than 1%. Most interesting is the smallest sign companies, who still prefer neon (39.4%) over LEDs (33.6%) and fluorescent (26.9%). Use of neon dramatically declines as company size increases. Employees Table 8 suggests the economic downturn has coerced sign companies to significantly increase productivity. Although Table 1 reports average sales volume as

the second-highest ever, by a large margin, the average number of employees, 36, fits almost exactly in the middle. In 2005 and 2006, this number was 43 and 45; 2008 and 2009 show dramatic differences with 27 and 26. Consequently, the sales-peremployee figure, perhaps second in importance only to the profitmargin figure, rose to an all-time high of $164,345, having eclipsed last year’s previous benchmark of $148,524 (Table 9). However, historically, sales volume and sales per employee have always been directly proportionate: the larger the sign company, the higher its sales per employee. So perhaps this year’s giddy figure merely indicates a higher percentage of large-company responses, rather than overall increases in efficiency.

Further investigation confirms this. Sales per employee for the $2.5 million+ companies rose from $156,000 last year to $176,000 this year. However, corresponding figures for the three lower salesvolume categories dropped significantly. Profit margin Unfortunately, this report ends with disappointing news. The average profit margin of 8.7% essentially ties three other years as the worst since 2003’s 6.4% (Table 10). Last year was 8.9%; 2007 was 8.6%, and 2005 was 8.7%. The silver lining for the smallest companies is a return to better results from three years ago (14.2% versus 14.3%). Two of the sales-volume categories show profitmargin declines for the third consecutive year. ■ SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 69

I Want You to Show Me the Way Wayfinding provides information and branding for diverse environments

By Steve Aust

D arek Johnson, ST’s senior technology editor and analyst, recently recommended using Google Alerts to receive daily or weekly updates for subjects of interest (to do so, simply go to www.google.com/ alerts and provide keyword information). I chose wayfinding as one of my selected topics. Google Alerts’ daily contributions to my inbox provided interesting insights into the apparently newfound value public officials now place on wayfinding. Locales as diverse as Anacortes, WA, a town of 15,000 on Fidalgo Island off the coast of Washington State; Cochrane, AB, Canada, a Calgary exurb with deep agricultural and ranching roots; and Towson, MD, a Baltimore suburb, have installed or will soon install wayfinding programs to help motorists and/or pedestrians navigate their streets. After a seeming eternity of tight codes, signmakers can only hope that municipal investments in signage will serve as springboards for less-restrictive codes. And, private concerns continue to regard environmental graphics as a vital asset in helping visitors and patrons familiarize themselves with facilities. Whether a large undertaking to identify a professional-sports arena, or a homegrown project that emphasizes a neighborhood’s amenities, wayfinding serves a vital role in establishing a personality and comfort level. Read on for proof. 70 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

This is the Steel City The days of fans for NHL teams cheering on their teams in dank, rusty arenas will soon evaporate. Like devotees of other professional teams, they expect inviting, new-generation facilities, such as Columbus, OH’s Nationwide Arena and Minneapolis’ Xcel Energy Center. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ ownership decisively threw their hat in the ring among top-shelf NHL stadia by constructing the Consol Energy Center, the “Pens’” $321-million, 18,087-seat facility that opened for the 2010-2011 NHL season. According to www.bleacherreport.com, it offers one concession stand for every 158 people (goodbye, long lines). Populous Architects (Kansas City), a preeminent architect of sports stadia worldwide, built Pittsburgh’s new hockey temple. Architectural amenities include glass windows along one entire side of the arena and an encircling plaza of trees. To help Consol convey powerful environmental-graphic design (EGD), Populous enlisted Pittsburgh-based Kerestes Martin Associates Inc. (KMA Design), an EGD provider, to develop the program, and L & H Sign Co. (Reading, PA) to coordinate fabrication.

Barbara J. Martin, KMA’s CEO, said the firm accepted the dual role of ensuring consistent directional messaging throughout the facility and referencing the architecture and Pittsburgh’s industrial legacy and vernacular through the signs’ color and material palette. “Signage scale and placement is extremely important because wayfinding must be accessible, as it contains vital facility information,” she said. “Visitors are predisposed to looking at the same location as they’re pulled through a facility.” To cultivate a Steel City sense of place and a hockey rink’s icy surface, KMA specified cold-rolled, brake-formed, blackened-steel for the signs’ main panels, with textured acrylic that replicates crackled ice on the panels’ periphery, and brushedaluminum accents. Chris Heinly, L & H’s president, addressed the $1.1 million wayfinding project: “It was challenging to engineer solutions that highlighted the system’s creative design within a confined space, such as an arena.” After L & H developed the project template using SolidWorks® 3-D software, it fabricated the steel with a laser cutter and the Flexibend RAS system. It

delegated the steel-blackening process to Technique Architectural Products Inc. (Wilkinsburg, PA). Heinly said the blackening process required 12 different chemical techniques to create the desired effect. After having cleaned the steel with alcohol and naptha, L & H carefully applied white Avery vinyl with a heat gun and created the letters,

and then reapplied carnauba wax methodically to avoid spreading rust onto the vinyl letters. Fabrication of the acrylic panels was outsourced to Envel Design (Newbury Park, CA), which cast the acrylic in a “splatter web” pattern using its proprietary process. Shawn Mayer, Envel’s sales VP, said signs

don’t currently represent a large segment of the company’s business, but noted it’s a growing market. To support the suspended signs, L & H installed stainless-steel airplane cable. The shop also fabricated Consol’s ADA program using Gravo-Tac’s embedded-bead Braille system. SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 71

Where the Wild Safari Things Are The San Diego Zoo has earned a reputation as a world-class facility for educating patrons about the world’s flora and fauna. The Zoo expanded its mission with the 1,800-plus-acre Wild Animal Park in 1972, which was recently rebranded as the Safari Park. Hunt Design (Pasadena, CA) developed a signage and wayfinding program for the facility, which was unveiled this spring. “The new signage master plan at the Zoo was successful, so the Zoo opted to upgrade its sister facility as well,” Jennifer Bressler, Hunt Design’s co-principal, said. “Comfort, familiarity and ease of access are critical to creating an enjoyable experience at any destination. Simple, clear, welldesigned signs are a critical component towards that goal.” Using a vibrant color palette reflective of a safari, Hunt Design developed a comprehensive system of kiosks, murals and exhibit entry markers. The Safari Park’s sign system guides visitors through a zone system that divides the property into smaller, more accessible parts. A series of red dots leads guests through their chosen safari. Third Floor North (TFN), Santa Ana, CA, fabricated 130 signs for the Safari Park. The package included six sign types, for the park’s journey through the diverse wildlife habitats: directional signs, maps, street signs, “Journey ID” finger-shaped signs, trail maps and trail markers. For the main entry, the shop also produced large-format maps, hanging banners and identifying signs for customer-service areas. For the entry map, TFN collaborated with Coloredege (NYC and Burbank, CA), formerly known as Crush Creative, to create the site’s digital graphics. Coloredge printed the 35 x 11-ft., point-of-entry map on 3M’s IJ180cV3-10 Controltac with Comply air-release media on an EFI-VUTEk 3360 solvent-ink printer. To fabricate complementary banners, they printed graphics on 13-oz., laminated-polyester vinyl on an EFI-VUTEk GS3200 UV-cure-ink printer. “The entry map was a challenging installation because of the wall’s contours, but the Park’s staff was very helpful with prepping the wall,” Casey Hanrahan, TFN’s project manager, said. To cultivate a rustic image, TFN fabricated 10 markers, which comprise sandblasted-cedar panels, which were decorated with Frazee’s exterior, low-sheen latex paint and secured to lumber panels another vendor produced. TFN’s installers secured the poles inside aluminum sleeves. He praised Hunt Design for meticulously developing images that could be sandblasted. The wayfinding kiosks installed through the Safari Park incorporate iZone phenolic-resin panels, which are inset into the wood poles and mechanically fastened to backing panels. 72 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

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Fit for Feet Seattle’s denizens have historically embraced any initiative deemed “green” or “sustainable.” Naturally, this mindset filters down to its signage. To create a pedestrianfriendly, wayfinding system, Feet First, a Seattle-based organization that promotes walkable communities, applied for a City of Seattle Dept. of Neighborhoods grant to develop a series of wayfinding kiosks and wayfinding signs that help visitors and new residents navigate West Seattle, a suburb with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. The department bestowed approximately $100,000 from the Dept.’s Neighborhood Matching Fund (Feet First also procured funding from the National Parks Service and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to assist with project planning), and the organization worked with representatives from nine West Seattle districts to develop the system. After approximately two years of discussions with local officials who represented

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various city, county and state departments, Feet First developed a plan for the kiosks. The organization created large walking maps – displayed at kiosks with blow-outs of the neighborhood where the kiosk is located. The kiosks also include a ceramic-tile mosaic with artwork that reflects a building, animal or other icon reflective of the neighborhood, and a magnetic area where community announcements can be posted. After having executed a request for proposals, Feet First enlisted Paul Sorey, a West Seattle sculptural artist and metalworker, to fabricate the kiosks. Mike Raney, a local designer, also assisted with the mosaics’ conceptual design. After having developed the renderings using AutoCAD® drafting software, he fabricated the kiosks from 3 ⁄8- and ¼-in.-thick, stainless steel via MIG welding. Sorey used a grinder to set to make a patterned, textured finish on the metal. “We want the signs to be robust,” he said. “There are a lot of architectural signs that don’t hold up well over time. Also, stainless steel allows you to mount below ground, so your footings aren’t exposed.” After having core-drilled 14-in.deep holes, Sorey dug 3 ft. deep under the sidewalks with a hand

auger before he installied rebar and a concrete footer to support the signs. He fired the ceramic tiles in his own kiln and red medallions on each kiosk’s crest were painted with Matthews acrylic-polyurethane paint. Signs of Seattle (Georgetown, WA) printed the integral maps – two were printed per kiosk, one general map and one with a close-up view that reflects the neighborhood – using Arlon vinyl on the shop’s Mutoh ValueJet 1614 printer with eco-solvent inks. To protect the maps, the shop applied Arlon’s 10year, 2-mil, 3350 anti-graffiti overlaminate. The prints were subsequently applied to 3A Composites’ 6mm Dibond® composite material. “Feet First didn’t have strict material stipulations, so we were free to use the materials we thought would best accommodate the job,” Cordelia Loudon, a Signs of Seattle sales rep, said. “And, cooperation was terrific with all parties involved on the project, which usually creates an ideal end result.” To complement the wayfinding kiosks, and as part of the Dept. of Neighborhoods grant, West Seattle’s in-house signshop is also developing a series of 86, painted-aluminum wayfinding signs that will be secured to road signs throughout West Seattle.

Hospital Wayfinding: A Caregiving Role By Philip Murphy, president/CEO, GNU Group (Lafayette, CA) Healthcare environments present special challenges for directing people to their destination. Whether through illness, fatigue, emotional anxiety or physical or cognitive impairment, visitors and patients experience heightened stress levels. Compounding the problem, healthcare facilities are often complex and confusing. They’re generally large, circuitous, cluttered, alien and non-intuitive, all of which make wayfinding difficult. Users expect or need help. They want proactive directions from staff, and often are too confused to self navigate. Staff must be trained on how to give simple verbal directions to visitors and patients so they can get to their desired destination efficiently and on time. Poorly conceived wayfinding programs present many problems: • Lost patients delay or miss appointments, which creates scheduling chaos. • Patients and visitors experience heightened stress, which further harms their health. • Staff must waste time helping people find their way. • And, an organization’s image suffers from frustrated clients. Current healthcare-wayfinding research proves signs can’t provide the sole solution. Facility managers depend on multiple, integrated wayfinding systems to assure visitors reach their destinations. Such a system informs and conditions visitors to understand where they need to go, how the destination is identi-

fied, and decisionmaking points they’ll face. For example, where is the closest and most convenient parking? Providing wayfinding information within appointment reminders has proven to be especially effective. Along with facility websites, they provide destination information that aligns with the signage program. Common wayfinding language threads through easily understood signs, patient and visitor communications, staff training and customer-friendly language that shepherds users through the facility. Logical and intuitive architecture and interior design also serve as fundamental tools to help patients, visitors and customers easily find their way. Hospitals and medical centers share a common pitfall: They disseminate too much information at the wrong locations. They offer directions to virtually all destinations early in the wayfinding process. This only adds to confusion. The alternative? A concept called “progressive disclosure.” This approach provides only the information needed to progress to the next decisionmaking point. It’s the organizing principle that helps airport users navigate from the parking lot to the terminal, concourse and, ultimately, the gate. Because healthcare facilities are less linear than airports, this concept has largely been ignored in healthcare wayfinding. Progressive disclosure programs that the GNU Group has incorporated in hospitals and medical centers throughout the country have proven highly effective. Simplified communication allows much greater legibility, logic and comprehension. Users get only the information they need where they need it, making it simple to decide their next move. At presstime, Philip was overseeing approximately 30 wayfinding projects, from 20,000 to more than 2 million sq. ft. SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 75

Building Impressions By design, a sign company that’s much more than that. By Scott Franko

BTwo uilding Impressions. years ago, those two words flashed in my mind, as if a lightbulb had suddenly been turned on while I sat in darkness. They were perfect. I knew it instantly. These two words were going to change the entire company. Together, they concisely expressed what we meant when we said we were more than just a sign company; we’d been telling our customers this for the past decade. Since that day two years ago, those words have changed us -dramatically. We’re much different today, having realized we’re actually in the visual-image and brandmaking business, not just the sign business. Before, we floundered around in the business of making signs, unaware of our true potential. Recently, our regional chamber of commerce selected us as one of the 12 Businesses of the Year. It saw how our uniqueness benefits everyone. What we design and produce makes a visual statement in the community. We want our creations to scream, “Hey, look at me! I’m a cool sign!,” or “I’m one unique piece of ornamental architectural fabrication, aren’t I?” We strive to use ingenuity and creativity by making things to impact the world around us, make it take notice and want to do business with us. I want to drive this philosophical and organic process to permeate our culture, systems, services and products, and live as our core mission. Previously, we were content to fulfill our motto: “World-class signs at hometown prices.” Not bad, but it doesn’t translate to anything beyond “Hello world. We make signs. We’re real affordable too.” I’m an artist who grew up working in construction and then joined this 76 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

For Sofa Select, US Signcrafters built both the ornamental arched structure and the signs. When Sofa Select moved, US Signcrafters made some new signs, but also retrofitted some existing signs by converting them from neon to LEDs.

sign company to help with design and sales. I later became the company president, and we relocated to our current location. I immediately started the formal process of transitioning from mainly sign production to proactively helping clients create images. This meant aligning our entire staff with the vision. Our “product” had changed, so our staff required similar transformation. I needed a team of visionaries who saw themselves as creative professionals, not just “sign people.” We use the term “Building Impressions” similarly to that of Google – it’s a noun and a verb – a perfect description of who we are and what we do. They reflect and express our higher objective and our deeper purpose for existing. We all know the importance of a good first impression, which requires one valiant effort. But we need to deliver more than that. Our vision of building an impression requires a continual effort (with customer service being most important) of providing unique and inter-

esting products and services. We exist to help create things -more than just signs -- that build impressions. We focus on buildings -- inside and out. It’s much more than a company name and/or logo. Everything visible becomes another opportunity for visual interaction: a wall, foyer, lobby, entrance, façade, floor or lawn. All contribute to an impression, either positively or negatively. Building Impressions has become our two-word mission and purpose statement – and a new division of our company dedicated to ornamental and custom fabrication as related to image, branding and environmental expression. It’s where creativity can roam and find relevance for our clients. It’s also where we fuel our diversification and growth, and attract new opportunities. Signs are still at our core, but it’s more fun (and profitable) to accept a project that requires creative design input for a building – long before signage needs are even considered. When they are, you’re already well situated on the project team, along

A well-known local architect designed ReStore’s building, but the builder knows US Signcrafters’ capabilities, so the latter became involved in building the structure to which the signs are attached, as well as engineering, fabricating and installing a roofing system.

with the owner, architect and builder. The project should be yours. I remember our first real Building Impression project. The client had really listened to me and remembered our 3-D capabilities. They asked us to design a building structure that would appear to meld into the building’s original architecture. We created a custom look for their front entry, and later put signs all over the building. A Building Impressions project eventually led to a sign project. More recently, we’ve been privileged to work with the University of Notre Dame’s famous on-campus restaurant, Legends of Notre Dame. We were asked to design, engineer, build and install a complete new exterior look that included custom façade cladding, crown molding, lighting, awnings, arches, printed graphics and, of course, signs. For larger, recognizable clients, which include banks and hospitals, to other regional retail names like ReStore, McGladrey and Sofa Select, we’ve been able to help build impressions by combining signs and artistic fabrication. Over time, our portfolio of diverse fabrication helped develop our reputation as creative and resourceful. Such internal character qualities take time to develop. What we do for others we were doing for ourselves. On our trucks, apparel, website and letterhead. Ideally, it’s not even about distinguishing us from our competition; it’s about being so different and attractive as to have no competition. The online dictionaries summarize the word “building” as “to construct by assembling joining parts or materials, to establish, increase, or

strengthen, to mold, form, or create, to base; found, to engage in the art, practice, or business of building, to form or construct a plan, system of thought, build in or into, to build or incorporate as part of something else, to develop or increase, to strengthen, to prepare in stages.” As for “impression,” the online dictionaries say an “impression” is “the act of impressing or the state of being impressed, an effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, in the mind by a stimulus, an effect, a feeling or an image retained as a consequence of experience, the first and immediate effect of an experience or perception upon the mind, an image in the mind caused by something external to it.” A reporter from our local news-

paper wrote, “Any great chef knows the right blend of ingredients can create the perfect dish. U.S. Signcrafters is blending the right experiences from the past to create a successful new business model, merging what they know from being a sign provider to a full-service business providing design, engineering, fabrication and installation of visual products, working from signs with end users to developers at the beginning of a construction project to provide customized architectural elements. Instead of coming in only when a building is completed, they also serve as a resource, offering ideas during the planning stages.” That article demonstrated perfectly how we hope to be noticed and make a difference. That’s the goal of Building Impressions. We want customers to have an experience with us, not just buy a sign or structure. An uplifting experience provides added value and makes the price paid more worth their while. n

Scott Franko: Published Author When we moved our operation to our current location, I started changing things. One simple idea was including a Pay Note with each employee’s weekly paycheck. I write these short messages to promote teamwork and fulfilling our potential. I still write them today and distribute them by email; some go to “fans” outside of our company. In 2005, we published a book with many of the favorites. The first edition contained two dozen entries. Three additional printings have followed. Once, we messed up big time; a project for a major client was falling apart. Their new office was opening on a Monday, and we had problems to address and fix the weekend before. Three hours’ driving distance loomed between us. The client threatened to take his business elsewhere. They weren’t happy; our relationship was in jeopardy. My team rallied around me and the issue at hand. We devised multiple solutions. I was the president; we determined I should be onsite. We needed to fix the relationship, as well as the project. Before I headed out of town, I wrote the week’s Pay Note and titled it “The Relationship Alignment.” The moral was to spend time and energy on relationships before emergencies interfere. I emailed it to our angry client. He got it and loved it. The message was loud and clear and in writing. We did care about the relationship, as much as we cared about solving the problem. SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 77

Columbus Sign Co. Celebrates Centennial A third generation has weathered the recent storms. By Wade Swormstedt

W hile the resignation of Ohio State University (OSU) Buckeye football coach Jim Tressel will unwittingly usher in a new era for Columbus, Ohio’s capital city, Columbus Sign Co. is achieving a much happier milestone – its second century. President Mike Hoy (who attended OSU for two years until the sign industry completed its seduction) recalls being 17 when Ohio Stadium, aka “The Horseshoe,” first received artificial turf; he helped lay the grids in the end zone that read “OHIO STATE” and “BUCKEYES.” Much more recently, the company fashioned a 14 x 14-ft. OSU logo for the university’s Fawcett Center. A Columbus Dispatch article about the sign company’s centennial included numerous photos of interior work for OSU, but it could also have included work (“a lot

Circa 1915. Guess what? No vinyl here! 78 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

Shop sign from the ’20’s

of signage for donors”) for Ashland, Capital and Dennison Universities. Mike, who joined the company full time on January 1, 1972, sites the company’s purchase of a Gerber Scientific Products’ Signmaker III as the biggest milepost in his nearly 40 years with the company. “I think we had Serial Number 10 or 11, and Herb Scott at Tubelite told us this was going to be the biggest

During the ’60s, when the Eisenhower Interstate System was being implemented, Bill recalls having painted hundreds of “Your Tax Dollars at Work” signs, usually in tandem.

thing,” Mike recalled. The company uses two routers continuously, a Gerber Sabre and an earlier iteration “built like a tank,” he adds. The company now digitally prints instead of screenprinting, and neon has completely been replaced by LEDs. Tubebender Jeff Wisecarver was prominently featured in several newspaper articles for Columbus Sign’s 75th anniversary, including an exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art, but now the only thing he bends is aluminum. Jeff’s brother, Jan, a 47-year Columbus Sign employee, still paints an occasional truck (the company handles 3-4 weekly) and lays goldleaf if requested. The $4 million company had as many as 35 employees in the past decade, but the economic downturn has reduced the workforce to 25. Special projects Mike recalls include the 1992 AmeriFlora exhibition that celebrated the quincentenary of Christopher Columbus’ journey to the New World. Franklin Park was transformed into a Disneylike series of exhibitions, all of which required custom graphics and 3-D characters, such as a court jester. Scaffolding provided the structure for faux entryways that Mike describes as “massive, but simple.” Columbus Sign also created an in-store Santa Land, a cave that children would walk through, for Columbus’ first Lazarus department store. From the ‘30s through the ‘50s, working with Lazarus required union membership, but current company employees aren’t part of any union. Overall, Mike figures twothirds of the company’s work is for interior use. The history Columbus Sign Co. was founded March 15, 1911 by Fred Schenk and Austin Wood. A few years later, Wood sold his interest to associate Herb Moesner, who would become the sole owner in the ‘40s, until his 1949 retirement. Mike’s grandfather, Art, worked for his good friend Herb, practically from the start. The accelerating use of both electricity and automobiles spawned new types of signage. By 1928, the company had moved five times to accommodate

growth, but all within a few blocks. During the Depression, to avoid laying off employees, the company limited itself to a two-day work week. Much work involved painting “Going out of business” signs. And, as with political signs, the terms were cash up front. Two more moves ensued. Myriad moves aside, the company has maintained its Fifth Ave. location since 1959. However, the original 2,000-sq.-ft. edifice has given way to nearly 25,000 sq. ft. of space in two buildings. Residences disappeared from eight surrounding lots, which Columbus Sign gradually acquired. On March 26, 1986, PM Magazine aired a feature about Columbus Sign Co. on WCMH-TV in Columbus (Columbus Sign designed the TV station’s logo). During that decade, when neon enjoyed heightened popularity, at least a dozen businesses on High St. sported neon signs, many of which were bent by Jeff

Neon and goldleaf are rarely used anymore. SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 79

On March 26, 1986, PM Magazine aired a feature about Columbus Sign Co. on WCMH-TV in Columbus. Wisecarver. In 1987, the Columbus Museum of Art commissioned a neon sculpture by Stephen Antonakos, and featured other pieces fashioned by Wisecarver. When Columbus began its Discover Downtown PR program prior to the 1986 opening of the Columbus City Center, it commissioned Columbus Sign to create and hang all of the promotional banners as part of the Downtown Council Banner Program. Mike’s father, Bill St., still a spry 88, quipped in the Columbus Dispatch that he wanted a moniker of “100 years of misspelled words.” Once, it nearly became conspicuously true. In the ‘80s, the company was making a Huntington National Bank directory sign that included the names of numerous company employees. Before a final proof, CEO Frank Wobst’s name appeared as “Worst.” Bill Hoy Sr., the second generation Bill Hoy, Sr. served in Special Services in both the European and Pacific theatres in World War II. He said the most labor-intensive “sign” he ever painted was recreating an 8 x 10-ft. version of the Declaration of Independence (using an opaque projector) while on active duty, complete with “forging” all the John Hancocks. Bill began working for Columbus Sign after he was discharged. In 1950, he and his father, Art, bought the company. (Bill’s brother, Bob, a pioneer in vacuum forming, owned the Vacuform Sign Co., which, in its heyday, employed 350 people.) Talking to Bill on the phone takes you aback. “Is this Bill Sr. or Jr.?” I stammered. No way he sounded like 88! Bill joined the company in 1946 and retired in

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the 1970s. He handlettered and specialized in gilding both sides of windows for more than two decades. Bill recalled gilding double-sided, 3-ft.-diameter navigational instruments (“so there was no backup paint”) on numerous glass panels for the Dobbs House restaurant at the Columbus Intl. Airport. It was a different time. “They never even asked about price,” he explains. “They just asked me what they owed me.” Following a subsequent remodel, the panels were going to be scrapped. Bill succeeded in having the gilded images cut out. He sold a couple, but most are now still on display in the Columbus Sign office. During the ’60s, when the Eisenhower Interstate System was being implemented, Bill recalls having painted hundreds of “Your Tax Dollars at Work” signs, usually in tandem. His late wife, Betty, worked in the office most of that time, with an unofficial contract that specified $15 a week and lunch together every day. Bill and Mike Hoy (brothers) are the third-generation co-owners of Columbus Sign Co. They are grooming Mike’s sons, David and Eric Hoy, to become fourth-generation owners. For a marvelous gallery of old signage, arranged by decade, go to http://www.columbussign.com/. ■

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Chairman’s Message By John Allen, ISA Chairman

ISA International Sign Expo 2011 I certainly had high expectations for ISA International Sign Expo 2011, and in the months leading up to the event, each report I heard from ISA staff only convinced me that this would be bigger and better than it has been in recent years. But when I arrived in Las Vegas, even I was surprised by the optimism that was everywhere. The exhibit hall floor was packed and the number of attendees topped 19,000—making it the largest Expo we’ve had in several years.

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report • • • A Focus on ISA International Sign Expo 2011

While that alone is proof that the sign industry is bouncing back after a couple of difficult years, the feedback from what happened on the floor was another sign that we are indeed moving ahead. In speaking with sign companies, many of them reported that things are getting better. They are excited about new projects they are working on and backlogs are up. In fact, most of the people I spoke with said they had a good backlog; that’s always a positive sign. In a survey that ISA conducted during Expo, 88 percent of you said you expect your business to grow in the next 12 months—and 64 percent believe growth will meet or exceed 10 percent. If that’s not a positive sign of where our futures are headed, I don’t know what is. It was clear that many attendees were there to purchase new equipment and new products, and to explore ways to expand their businesses. As I went through the show floor to thank our exhibitors for being there, I heard time and again how this was the best show they had had in several years.

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The exhibit hall was busy most of the hours that it was open, even with all of the distractions of Las Vegas. It was clear that there was a lot of business happening. One day I stayed after the show floor closed—one perk of being Chairman, I guess—just to speak with a vendor I needed to see. His booth had been so crowded all afternoon that I had to wait until everyone else left just so we could get together.

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The excitement really got started with Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s keynote speech, which opened up Expo. He was one of the best speakers that we’ve ever had at ISA and I’ve been going to Expo for many years.

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Hello, My Name Is... Mark Rugen certainly had a unique experience at Sign Expo 2011. On the first day, he received a call from his wife; his shop was no longer standing, knocked over by the tornados that ravaged Alabama. His shop stood in one of the most badly damaged areas of Tuscaloosa. Luckily, he had closed the family-run business for the week to attend Expo, so no one was there when it hit. “We were very fortunate,” said Rugen. “It would have been a total disaster if we had been there.” That phone call sent him to a TV where he watched the devastating video of his town. After consulting with his wife, he opted to stay in Las Vegas, understanding that with the severity of the damage, roads would be s blocked off and no one would be allowed Member into the area for days. A IS t a Look l a n io as An Occ But it is what happened after that disaster that made Expo so memorable. As word spread, exhibitors, friends, and even strangers offered to help. In addition to owning a shop that makes primarily banners, Rugen is a certified instructor with Flexi Sign Pro.

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“We come to Expo to try to do more business, that’s true. But when it comes down to it, you find out that a lot of these folks are friends. Belonging to an organization like this, you don’t realize how many actual friends you make. It went from one day being business to the second day people stepping up and saying, ‘Anything I can do, I’ll do it.’” Even with the challenges at home, he continued as scheduled to present two educational sessions at Expo: one on software tools for graphic design and the other on adding vehicle wraps to a sign business. Thoughts of Alabama were with him, though. When presenting the educational session on that Saturday, he found himself saying, “Well, when I used to have a shop, I would do this.” By the time Expo wrapped, he had a pocket full of business cards from people he’d known for the 20 years he has been an ISA member—and from people he had just met. He had a shipment of software on its way to his shop, and loans of major equipment promised from manufacturers. He also had lined up assistance from Sign Biz® to handle any work that needed to be completed while his shop was out of commission.

Expo 2011 (Continued from page 81) He also graciously had a question-and-answer period with those in attendance following his presentation. He was very candid and the answers showed that there is a lot more to him than a canned presentation. He had some tremendous insights and didn’t hold anything back. I especially appreciated his examples of those who had influenced him most, and the times that they gave him leadership responsibilities, and held him accountable to those responsibilities. I also am proud of the educational events that were held as part of Expo. We offered 50 percent more courses than we did just two years ago and attendance at those sessions was up significantly as well. It was wonderful to have one of the shining examples of our educational efforts—the mobile crane safety operator certification training—happening as part of Expo. We have devoted tremendous efforts to this in the past year and it was great to have it be a part of our annual event. In the following pages, you’ll read a lot more about what happened at Expo. Each year, it is an amazing time of coming together as an industry to learn and grow—and to support each other. I hope you’re already making plans to join us in Orlando next spring for ISA International Sign Expo 2012. My high expectations already have begun! |

“What this does for me is expands my business,” he said. “I don’t do channel lettering or electrical signs. I can actually take jobs like that and benefit from the profits of it. We can stay afloat until we get rebuilt.” Though his shop remains out of commission, he realizes that as his community rebuilds, he’ll need to be ready to serve his customers. He also has a mountain of insurance and codes issues to work through. He was fortunate that most of his data was backed up offsite—a lesson that he urges everyone else to heed. “The other is, don’t be afraid to let people know that you’re in a situation because people are more than willing to help. You can’t be timid. You have to let people know and they’ll step up for you.” Yes, he left Expo with software and equipment, but also something much more valuable: “I didn’t realize how many friends I had.” |

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Almost three in 10 sign companies anticipate growth of at least 20 percent in the coming year, according to an ISA survey. Some 29 percent of

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McChrystal Offers Lessons in Leadership It was a lesson he learned from one of his former commanders. When McChrystal was tapped to give a report to a much higher-up, he provided the report to his immediate superior, who flipped through it, and asked if it was good. “If I said ‘yes’ that was good enough for him.” •

Those attending the keynote address that opened the ISA International Sign Expo 2011 got their marching orders: Build strong teams by focusing on people. That is a hallmark of a strong leader, said Gen. Stanley McChrystal.

“I can’t tell you how many handwritten thank you notes I got in return,” he said. “It was a little thing, but it made a difference.” He cited how often executives responded to an email or proposal with an “OK” sent via Blackberry, and the implication that the executive was too busy to fully pay attention on the issue. The unspoken message delivered to the employee was that their thoughts didn’t matter.

In a talk called “Plywood Leadership,” McChrystal incorporated his personal experiences, tales of leaders who had influenced him, and lessons from history to inspire those in attendance. They responded with rousing ovations at the beginning and end of his address. Why plywood? McChrystal showed photos of the camp in Afghanistan that was his base before retiring in 2010. Plywood was everywhere, including framing a bunk that appeared it would not even fit someone of his height.

Strong leaders make sure those working with them understand all aspects of the mission. McChrystal told the story of the Battle of Trafalgar, a decisive contest between the British Navy and French and Spanish ships. Lord Admiral Nelson, the British Commander, made sure that each of the 27 ships knew the plan and had the freedom to move forward without waiting for orders. Nelson was killed by a French sniper within the first phase of the battle, but his fleet won a decisive victory.

He returned to the theme of plywood, explaining how leadership is like the building material. “We take very ordinary people, with ordinary strengths and fears. We glue them together with leadership. What we get is a team that is much stronger because of it.” |

“Plywood is cheap material; it’s quick and it gets the job done,” McChrystal explained. “We made the structure work for us. We didn’t let the structure define us.”

Some leadership tips from McChrystal’s address: • Strong leaders focus on building up those who work for them. McChrystal told how he received daily briefings while the Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. The briefings often included younger military personnel of much lower rankings providing an overview via satellite. “I made a point to ask, ‘So what do you think?’” he said. “You could see them sweat for a minute, then stand a little straighter and become more confident.”

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Why plywood? McChrystal showed photos of the camp in Afghanistan that was his base before retiring in 2010. Plywood was everywhere, including framing a bunk that appeared it would not even fit someone of his height.

“Plywood is cheap material; it’s quick and it gets the job done,” McChrystal explained. “We made the structure work for us. We didn’t let the structure define us.”

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Strong leaders don’t let modern communication get in the way of a personal touch. While in Afghanistan, McChrystal made a point of handwriting personal letters to thousands of military personnel, thanking them for their service, or expressing condolences to the family of a fallen soldier.

of leadership,” McChrystal said. “Not one person’s leadership, but many. We had the information, but just didn’t share it in a way that could have allowed us to prevent it.”

Strong leaders don’t get hampered by structure. In contrast to the plywood base camps in Afghanistan, McChrystal told the history of the Pentagon, which originally was constructed in such a way that allowed each person to reach anyone else within minutes. As the years have passed, obstructions and office doors have gotten in the way. Lack of communication, he said, was responsible for the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. “It was the ultimate failure

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Launching New Lines of Business ISA International Sign Expo may always be a place to learn, network, and explore the newest products. But in 2011, a significant number of attendees were looking for new business ideas as well. According to a survey conducted by ISA, the majority of those exploring new business ventures were looking at outdoor digital/ electronic signage, with outdoor electric signs coming in a close second. Interest in exploring digital printing, green technologies, and installation also were high. Fabric and vehicle wraps made the list, too. While the exhibit hall floor presented numerous opportunities to learn about ways to expand, several educational sessions also were devoted to new avenues of business. In a session entitled, “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Digital Signage but Were Afraid to Ask,” Bruce Goldstein of Designage aimed to demystify digital dynamic signage and show the potential in the area. Goldstein cited the decreasing costs of implementing a digital dynamic signage solution, which has dropped 14 percent since 2009 for a 100-screen network. The price drops come at a time when digital dynamic signage is one of the fastest growing markets in the display industry—forecast by 2015 to be a four-fold increase since 2009, according to Goldstein.

“This will complement business; they’re cousins, not competitors,” Goldstein said. Digital dynamic solutions, Goldstein predicts, can help broaden a sign company’s offerings, and help better serve customers in the face of a shifting media landscape and other market drivers. While advertising in newspapers, radio, and television has dropped, it has increased on the internet, smart phones, and digital out-of-home advertising. There also may be circumstances in which digital is a better fit for a customer, Goldstein said. He cited menu-labeling requirements anticipated from the Food and Drug Administration with compliance expected in mid2012. These will require restaurants with 20 or more outlets to have calorie counts on all of their products posted on menu signage. For restaurants that change items seasonally, digital dynamic signage can help companies comply. (Goldstein also anticipates a day when other labeling proposals may be enacted, including nutritional information, allergens, and genetically modified products.) Many in the sign industry have been hesitant to jump into digital dynamic, Goldstein believes, fearing the a lack of expertise in the technology. Goldstein said that many skills translate. “There is a lack of companies selling digital dynamic signage with visual communication skills,” Goldstein said. “Many end-user clients require little IT support and there is a real need for designers to create objectives and visuals.” At the other end of the spectrum is “soft signage,” or textile printing. Nora Norby and Jeff Leagon, representing the Fabric Graphics Association, introduced fabric printing in a session entitled, “Expand Your Market with Fabric: Generate a New Revenue Stream.” Leagon presented an overview of the types of fibers that make good printed material and their finishing needs. Norby, owner and president of Banner Creations, showed various uses for printed fabrics, including interior displays, tents, corporate identity banners, advertising and point-of-purchase, and keepsakes.

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One of the primary benefits of fabric, particularly for short-term use, is the lower weight and lower cost of shipping compared to vinyl, Norby said. While some attendees questioned how much sewing was involved, Norby detailed a number of fabrics that work well without the need for a seamstress. Regardless of which end of the spectrum was of interest, sign professionals were provided clear direction on ways to expand their businesses. |

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Seeing the latest products—and perhaps purchasing—were the largest reasons to attend ISA International Sign Expo 2011, according to a survey of attendees.

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ISA Sign Design Competition Draws Outstanding Entries

The ISA Sign Design Competition always draws out the most creative work from ISA membership. This year was no different—except that there was a lot more of it. In all, some 91 member entries were submitted and more than 35,000 votes were cast.

First Place in Freestanding Signs — Electric Category

For the second year, voting was held online, and this year, competitors were encouraged to promote their entries via social media. Nagle Signs in Waterloo, Iowa, was even able to leverage the fans of a customer—a local radio station—in the voting. It helped Nagle win the vehicle wrap category. It also allowed Nagle an opportunity to promote its own newly redesigned website. “This was the first time our Facebook followers were able to click on a post and actively participate in determining the outcome of a contest,” said Holly Friedman, who designed Nagle’s winner. Creative Sign Resources of Louisville, Ky., also used social media to promote its entry, which won first place in the building signage, electric category. “We took full advantage of social media to gain votes,” said Rick Stemmler, art director. “We could see an increase in the number of votes after we posted a Tweet or Facebook post. I think the competition is a great way to increase online visibility of CSR while promoting ISA… that is a true win/win situation.”

Best of the Region

First Place in Historic Reproduction Ramsay Signs – Portland, Oregon, USA • Designer: Ross Hilden Restoring a historic sign can bring its own challenges, but none quite so intense as tinkering with a community icon. That’s what happened when Ramsay Signs was hired to alter a sign that the company had originally installed in 1941. Throughout the years, Ramsay had maintained the sign while the companies which occupied the building below changed. It once advertised a sugar company, with an animation of sugar pouring out. Later, it was a deer, complete with a red nose during the holidays. Then, it highlighted a company that distributed Oregon-centric products. The sign always maintained its unique font and was framed by the shape of Oregon. In 2010, the University of Oregon purchased the building and wanted to again alter the sign, which by this time had been designated as a historical landmark. “It was a hot issue and extremely controversial,” said Joe Gibson, Ramsay’s owner. After much negotiation with the city, the decision was made to sell the sign to the city and reconfigure it to say “Portland Oregon.” All of that was the hard part, Gibson said. The company had kept plenty of records throughout the years and was able to match the unique font and handle the aluminum and neon in-house. Gibson, too, has a history with the sign; his first Ramsay job 33 years ago was repairing a hole that had rusted into the foot of the sign, seven stories high. “I just love that sign,” he said. Apparently, so too does the community of Portland.

Hyoco Distribution, Inc. Viva Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Designer: Hyoco Distribution Hyoco Distribution considers “Prominently Displayed” as its core philosophy, a beneficial one when it came to creating an LED display for Viva Las Vegas wedding chapel, which is on the busy Las Vegas Strip. The idea was to capture “the most beautiful events happening in the wedding chapels,” said Hyoco’s James Cheng. The sign was created using Hyoco’s Signature Live Video Software Control and included the company’s individual louver design to maximize LED brightness in sunlight.

First Place in Freestanding Signs — Nonelectric Category

Accel Sign Group, Inc. – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Designer: Jay Lambert Accel created this winning sign for one of its best customers, Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, which was moving its corporate headquarters. The new building had unique architecture and Goodwill wanted a sign that would fit into that setting. Designer Jay Lambert said that, despite the unusual shape of the sign, there were no issues with its installation, except the timing. “We had to install it in the dead of winter,” he said. “Pouring concrete in the winter is never fun, but you manage.”

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First Place in Building Signage — Electric Category

First Place in Building Signage — Nonelectric Category

Creating a vehicle wrap that not only appealed to the radio station’s target demographic but also alerted those listeners to a change on the FM dial posed a bit of a challenge for designer Holly Friedman. It helped that the wrap was on a Scion, which “lends itself well to vehicle wraps due to its shape,” Friedman said. “The most challenging part was transitioning the wrap to the vehicle color (black). The station plays upbeat music and we used the vibrant colors and music notes to contrast the dark vehicle. The sunburst draws the whole design together, appearing on both sides, the rear, hood, and roof.”

First Place in Wayfinding/ Sign Systems Category Ansell & Porosa Signmakers – Newton Abbot, Devon, England Designers: Jake Ansell & Matthew Porosa This duo was asked to create a pub sign that for an establishment that needed to soften its rowdy image. The biggest challenge was finding enough old whisky barrels, said Jake Ansell. “We scoured the internet and purchased everyone we found from all over the country.” Creative Sign Resources – Louisville, Kentucky, USA Designer: Rick Stemmler Creative Sign Resources also paired a long-time customer with a new location in a historic area for this winning design. Eddie Merlot’s opened a new location in a recently revitalized area in Louisville; all of the previous signs had been in standalone buildings. “The existing branding of Eddie Merlot’s includes a modern hand-drawn script that does not work well to harken a bygone era,” said art director Stemmler, who designed the sign. “At the same time, I didn’t want to deviate too far from their branding.”

The barrels were then cut to the right depth and fit with a shelf made from reclaimed timber. Slogans were painted on the barrels and then wire brushed to create an aged look. The rest of the sign was completed with hand-painted enamel lettering and gold leaf. “The sign has a very positive effect on the pub with the cozy ‘farm style’ features continuing inside,” Ansell said.

First Place in Vehicle Graphics Category

DaVinci Sign Systems – Windsor, Colorado, USA Designer: Casey Easton DaVinci Sign Systems worked with designers on a complete landscape plan, making sure the function of the signage was a strong consideration. Still, there were challenges, said designer Casey Eaton. “The greatest challenge was the fit and finish,” Eaton said. “Wanting to use a real cedar post for the main support, giving each panel its own distinctive presence, and the thickness of the actual sign. Making use of the colors of the building and support structures, we were able to solve these issues.” |

Because of its setting, the design had to pass a historical review and yet be different enough to make the restaurant stand out from the “glitz and glamour of other Fourth Street Live! establishments,” Stemmler said. Nagle Signs, Inc. – Waterloo, Iowa, USA Designer: Holly Friedman

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ISA Mobile

ISA Adds...

Certification Training Program Now Delivered Directly to Your Doorstep

As the newest member of ISA’s Government Relations team and as a long-time planner himself, James Carpentier hopes to build a bridge between planners and the sign industry.

Crane Safety

The popular ISA Mobile Crane Safety Certification Training Program is now available for direct delivery by request. If you are an ISA member and have a minimum of 10 employees who need certification, ISA will bring its Mobile Crane Safety Certification Training program to your sign shop. You also may partner with other local sign companies and other industries to gather 10 employees to attend the training. If you are a non-member of ISA, you simply need to have a minimum of 20 employees (either yours or a combined total) to request direct delivery of the crane training program. As an added benefit, all training and written and practical exams will be administered at your location. Take advantage of this unique opportunity while ISA prices remain lower than the overall industry average. The training program and certification testing allows companies to comply with new requirements in OSHA’s Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rule 29 CFR Part 1926. Currently about 89 percent of those taking the ISA-sponsored training pass certification, far exceeding the industry average of 70 percent. Among other initiatives, the OSHA rules mandate that every crane operator be certified by November 2014, and also requires employers to pay for certification training. Types of equipment covered under the new rule include any piece having a maximum (rated) capacity greater than 2,000 lbs. that is used to hoist, lower, or horizontally move a load. For the sign industry specifically, this is most likely a mobile truck crane or articulating crane. Power shovels, excavators, and backhoes are specifically excluded. “We’re offering direct delivery of our existing program to both members and non-members of ISA to assist those in the sign industry quickly become compliant with this new rule,” said Tracey Cook, ISA Director of Education. “Our industry has been highly interested in ensuring that their crane operators are well trained and that they meet the certification requirements. The ISA Mobile Crane Operator Safety Certification Training program enables them to do just that.” |

James Carpentier to Government Relations Team “I can talk with them in a way that assists the community and industry,” he said. “That’s what I bring to the table, being able to end up with some beneficial legislation for the industry.” Carpentier also has experience at the other end of the spectrum, as director of Government Relations for YESCO, and as a consultant to sign companies. “Until I worked for the sign industry, I understood the regulatory side of signs, but I didn’t understand from the perspective of sign companies and sign users,” said Carpentier. “That really opened my eyes.” Carpentier will join ISA as one manager, state and local government affairs, working alongside Kenny Peskin, who holds the same title. “James’ background in planning will be a valuable asset in helping to serve our members,” said David Hickey, ISA’s director of government relations. “We continue to be more proactive in building a strong relationship between the sign industry and local government officials.” Carpentier believes the best approach is one that ISA already has initiated: educating planners and serving as a resource. It is that approach that drew him to the position in the first place. “I saw the initiatives that ISA had started recently on the seminars on educating planners. It is something that isn’t being offered to planners in a meaningful way anywhere else. Planners lack so much information, especially good information, related to the regulation of signs. That is really important and very critical.” Carpentier also is looking forward to contributing to ISA’s “Code-Tracking and Rapid-Response” service, in which ISA staff make in-person appearances across the country to alert member sign companies, organize opposition to restrictive sign codes, and testify on behalf of the industry at public hearings. Carpentier began his career in planning after receiving his bachelor’s degree in regional analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He has held planning positions in the private and public sectors, including a stint as manager of planning and architectural services for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona. He also holds certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners. He will continue to be based in Arizona, where the “dark skies” initiative has been an issue. The initiative attempts to limit what it labels “light pollution” by regulating lighting and signage at night. It also has been an area in which ISA’s government relations team has been active and, with Carpentier, will continue to be. “I’ve been working on that issue already with the Arizona Sign Association,” he said. “I have been at the forefront of trying to figure out how to find something that is reasonable and will work. I think we’re making some headway.” |

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Message from the President/ceo

Social Media: Join the Conversation

By Lori Anderson I hope you were able to attend ISA International Sign Expo 2011, but if you weren’t, there were any number of ways to feel like you were there. We constantly updated our Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn sites—and allowed anyone else to do so as well. It truly was the best of social marketing, with everyone sharing their thoughts on Expo while it was happening. A number of exhibitors and media also posted video. Those of us there could keep up with the Expo-related tweets on a couple of Twitter walls inside the exhibit hall. Social media will never replace face-to-face meetings and the opportunity to network in person. That’s where Expo will always continue to be strong. But social media offers a way to stay connected throughout the year. At any given point in time, our LinkedIn site features people looking for advice on any number of topics: finding a certain vendor, exploring a new opportunity. If you’ve not joined in the conversation, you’re missing out. You may have questions to ask—or answers to provide. Facebook, too, offers ways to stay in touch—on both a personal and professional level. Twitter includes up-to-the-minute information from many in the industry; follow me at @isaprez. You can also follow ISA at @ISA_Signs. Kenny Peskin, ISA’s manager, state and local government affairs, also tweets @signcodeguy. These are just some of the ways that we’re engaging better with our members, using the latest technologies. Are you doing the same with your customers? You can bet your competitors are. A 2011 survey published by the UK firm Useful Social Media showed that 88 percent of U.S. companies intended to devote more resources to social media in the coming year. Everyone— 100 percent—said that social media was becoming a larger part of their marketing strategy. Granted, it is still difficult to measure exactly how much ROI social media marketing provides to your business. Yet, the only expense for creating Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts is your time. Maintaining these also requires a little time and it must be a regular investment. This practical way of engaging your customers isn’t going away and will become an even more important aspect of your business going forward. If you have these accounts, when was the last time you updated them? When was the last time you checked to see if your customers had asked a question that has not yet been answered? If you don’t have these accounts, what are you waiting for? Engage with your customers and with ISA. To join ISA’s social media conversations, just go to our website (www.signs.org) and click on the social media icons on our home page. |

Upcoming Crane Safety Training ISA is offering the following crane operator safety training and certification testing at the following locations throughout the remainder of the year. Visit www.signs.org.cranesafety to learn more or to see the most current listing of upcoming training. |

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Arkansas . . . . Little Rock, Aug. 24-27 Maine . . . . . . . . . Lewiston, July 18-21 Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arnold, TBD St. Louis, Oct. 28-29 Oklahoma . Oklahoma City, Sept. 7-10 Virginia . . . Charlottesville, Oct. 12-15 Wisconsin: . . . . . . Madison, July 27-30

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Sustainability SUMMIT ISA Sign Expo 2011 marked a first-ofits-kind Sustainability Summit. The summit was organized by Sapna Budev, ISA’s Director of Industry Programs, in conjunction with ISA’s Sustainability Committee. Representatives from the World Sign Association, United States Sign Council, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, Society for Environmental Graphic Design, National Association of Sign Supply Distributors, Outdoor Advertising Association of America, FESPA, and European Sign Federation joined in a discussion about the individual sustainability efforts of each organization. The bulk of the representatives said their organizations encourage their members to adopt sustainable practices —either through education, certification programs, or assistance finding resources and grant money. Much of the impetus behind the green practices of the sign industry seem rooted in the demands of the retail chain. The goal was to begin a dialog, exploring ways that the organizations can work together on joint environmental issues and regulatory concerns. The group discussed the many government regulations within the Clean Air Act, increased state and federal drivers towards energy efficiency, and the difficulties surrounding proper waste management. The mostly American group also learned about the European environmental initiatives, which focus on renewable energies and materials, as they are increasingly government mandated. The Summit ended with a commitment from all representatives to continue these discussions and find ways to assist the sign industry both individually, and as a coalition. |

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The sign industry is positive on the coming year, with nearly two-thirds anticipating double-digit growth, according to a survey conducted by ISA. •

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Noteworthy MACtac Adds Program for Authorized Installers MACtac Graphic Products (Stow, OH) is expanding its graphics-education platform with the Application Nation Authorized Installer program for vehicle and architectural installers. The company is a sponsor and partner of the Professional Decal Application Alliance, and the new program’s criteria overlap those stipulated by the PDAA’s Master Certification process. (866) 622-8223; www.mactac. com/graphics

EFI Names Phoseon Key Supplier EFI (Foster City, CA) has named Phoseon Technology (Hillsboro, OR), the key technology supplier of UV, LED-curing technology for a new line of VUTEk® superwide inkjet printers. UV LED curing allows for output on wider media and various heat-sensitive materials, including roll-to-roll printing, the company says. This technology is featured in the EFI Vutek GS3250LX, a 3.2-meter, hybrid, digital UV printer. It is

Florida Graphic Supply Marks 20 Years Florida Graphic Supply (Clearwater, FL) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company was founded in 1991 as a source for sign-making supplies such as paint, brushes and computer graphic film and began partnering with Roland DGA Corp. (Irvine, CA) 17 years ago. Today, owner-operated Florida Graphic Supply is a wholesale distributor of sign supplies in the southeastern U.S. More than 30 employees form the company’s two divisions. designed for localized messaging and increased capacity, with UV LED lamps that replace traditional mercury-based lamps.

First Electric Sign Approved in Tualatin, OR The city council of Tualatin, OR has approved an electric sign for Tualatin High School, The Times reported on April 28. This will be the city’s first electric sign; private donations funded the project. The planned sign will be placed closer to the ground than an existing sign on an 11-ft. pole. The school plans to announce sports scores, testing dates and other pertinent information on the red-text, LED-lit, brick monument sign.

Visual Magnetics Names Sales Providers Visual Magnetics (Mendon, MA) has announced the addition of Alpha Imaging Technologies Inc. (Lowell, MA), Drytac Corp. (Richmond, VA) and Xcel Products Inc. (Brooklyn Center, MN) as direct sales providers for the Visual Magnetics Graphic System. The two-part product includes an InvisiLock® sheet magnet and MagnaMedia® magnetic-receptive media. The InvisiLock ® sheet can be applied to almost any surface, the company says. After InvisiLock is applied, users can roll graphics onto MagnaMedia without frames, fasteners or adhesives.

Sycamore Township Refuses to Ease Ordinance

Husk Signs Named Top Small Business Husk Signs (Evansville, IN) has been named southwest Indiana’s small business of the year by the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The company was started in 1979 by Kip Husk, who hand painted the company’s first signs at his mother’s kitchen table. Today’s clientele for internally illuminated signs include Verizon Wireless, Coca-Cola, Office Depot, T.J.Maxx and Borders, among others. Husk Signs also produces banners, truck lettering and painted signs, its original products.

No recent exceptions have been made for sign-variance cases in Sycamore Township, OH, the Community Press reports. The Salons at Kenwood is the latest business to be denied a sign variance in the area. The salon’s current sign is 20 sq. ft; the company requested a larger sign, but township officials said an exception had already been made for the current sign. The salon is located in a development where signage from other businesses already occupies the maximum allowable space for signage. The Salons at Kenwood’s current sign reads “The Salons.” The company wanted to include its full business name on a larger sign, but township officials said they were obligated to enforce the ordinance consistently. SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011 89

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.

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.

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

ALASKA

NEW YORK

OHIO

ANCHORAGE

MIDDLETOWN

COLUMBUS

Neon of Alaska, P.O. Box 242062, Anchorage, AL (99524). 907-248-0185. E-mail: neonman@ ptialaska.net. 1-2-3.

ARIZONA MESA

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: 602-4700824. Website: www.neonnow.com. 1-2-3.

MICHIGAN DETROIT

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

NEBRASKA OMAHA

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 JERSEY LODI

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.

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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: 585-4823384. 1-2-3.

NORTH CAROLINA WINSTON-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, 888-5268321. Fax: 336-352-5479. Email: salesdept@ jantecneon.com. Website: www.jantecneon. com. 1-2-3.

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!

P.R. Signs and Service. 2501 Englewood Dr. Columbus, OH (43230). 614-4756788. Fax: 614-475-6788. Email: orders@ prsignsandservice.com. 1-2-3.

PENNSYLVANIA PITTSBURGH

Shamrock Signs, 535 Forest Ave., Carnegie, PA (15106). 412-279-2800. Fax: 412279-2848. E-mail: info@shamrocksigns. net. 1-2-3.

TEXAS CORPUS 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.

NORTH DAKOTA

WISCONSIN

MINOT

ANTIGO

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.

Northern Advertising Inc., N. 4220 Neva Rd., Box 92, (54409). 715-623-3000. Fax: 715623-4738. Website: www.northernadvertising. net. Email: northadv@frontier.com. 1-2-3.

SUPPLY DIRECTORY Sign Supply Directory The code number at the end of each listing indicate the type of materials, equipment & supplies these firms are in position to furnish. 1 — Electric Sign & Neon Equipment & Supplies 2 — Commercial Sign Equipment & Supplies 3 — Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies 4 — Graphic Arts Equipment & Supplies

5 — Plastics Equipment & Supplies 6 — Magnetic Equipment & Supplies 7 — Engraving Equipment & Supplies 8 — CAD/CAM Equipment & Supplies

CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

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

SAN FRANCISCO

Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co., 21054 Alexander Court, Hayward, CA (94545) 510-7325800. 800-824-2468. Fax: 800-332-3820. Fax: 510-732-7624. Email: midwest@midwestsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

COLORADO DENVER

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.

FLORIDA CLEARWATER

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. 2-34-5-6-7-8.

MIAMI

Pan Am Sign Products, 2525 N.W. 75th St., (33147). 305-691-0581. 800-466-0581. Fax: 305-691-0587. Email: panam@bellsouth.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6.

GEORGIA ATLANTA

Reece Supply Co. of Georgia, Inc., 5755 Oakbrook Pkwy. (30093). 770-326-7920. Fax: 770-326-7927. 800776-0115. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

For Directory Rates or Information, or to change your current information, contact:

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

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

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!

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

ILLINOIS NMSign Supply, Inc., 717 North Industrial Drive, Elmhurst (60126). 630-333-4440. Fax: 630-3334320. E-mail: sales@nmsignsupply.com. Website: www.nmsignsupply.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8. SPRINGFIELD

Neon & Fluorescent Supply Co., 2505 N. Dirksen Pkwy. (62702). 314-533-0744. 800-325-8570. Fax: 314533-7366. 1-2-4-5-6-8.

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

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

LOUISIANA NEW ORLEANS

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.

MISSOURI KANSAS CITY

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. LOUIS

Neon & Fluorescent Supply Co., 4145 Papin St., (63110). 314-533-0744. Fax: 314-533-7366. 1-24-5-6-8.

SPRINGFIELD

N&F Supply Co., 715 N. West Bypass, Box 11, (65902) 417-863-6551. Fax: 417-863-6659. 1-2-4-5-6-8.

NEBRASKA OMAHA

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.

NEW YORK BROOKLYN

S&F Supplies Inc., 93 Emerson Pl. (11205). 718399-3333. 800-246-8233. Fax: 718-399-3375. 1-2-4-5-6-8.

MINNESOTA HASTINGS

Midwest Products Company, 2939 Enterprise Ave. Suite B, Hastings, MN (55033). 651-480-8155. 866662-4082. Fax: 651-480-8478. Email: midwest@ midwestsign.com. Website: www.midwestprodco. com. 2-3-4-5-6-8.

ST. PAUL

Viking Sign Supply, 293 Front Ave., (55117). 612-4899477. 1-2. Midwest Sign & Screen, 45 E. Maryland Ave., St. Paul, MN (55117). 651-489-9999, Toll Free: 800-3286592, Toll Free Fax: 800-328-6599. Email: midwest @midwestsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

NEW HARTFORD

Reich Supply Co., 2 Campion Rd., (13413). 315-7326126. 800-338-3322. Fax: 315-732-7841. E-mail: sales@reichsupply.com. Website: www.reichsupply. com 2-3-4-5-6-8.

NORTH DAKOTA FARGO

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.

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OHIO

WASHINGTON

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

CINCINNATI

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

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.

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 PASO

Reece Supply Co. of El Paso, 1530 Goodyear Dr., Suite J, El Paso, TX (79936). 915-592-9600. 877776-0128. Fax: 915-592-9050. Website: www. reecesupply.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

HOUSTON

OKLAHOMA TULSA

N. Glantz & Son, 11408 East 19th Street. (74128). 918-438-7447 or toll-free 866-NGLANTZ. Fax: 918438-6708. 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

SEATTLE

Herring Sales, Inc., 18207 Chisholm Trail, Ste. 200 (77060). 281-443-4694. 800-440-4694. Fax: 281443-4698. 1-2-5-6-8. Reece Supply Co. of Houston, Inc., P.O. Box 1753, (77251). 713-228-9496. 800-776-0113. Fax: 713228-9499. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8. Wilson Sign Supply, 1110 Paige St. (77003). 713-2244946. 800-535-8743. Fax: 713-228-1768. 1-2-34-5-6-8.

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

WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE

Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co. 16405 W. Lincoln Avenue, New Berlin, WI. (53151-2849). 262641-8550. 800-242-7430. Fax: 262-641-8555. Fax: 800-242-7439. Email: midwest@midwestsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-7-8.

SAN ANTONIO

Reece Supply Co. of San Antonio, Inc., P.O. Box 200081 (78220-0081). 210-662-6898. 800-7760224. Fax: 210-662-6945. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.

UTAH

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.

SALT 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: 800-4976691. Email: midwest@midwestsign.com. 1-2-3-45-7-8.

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SERVICES DIRECTORY Sign Er ection and Maintenance

A Service for National Advertisers and Sign Manufacturers 1 Firms equipped to secure space for and place in their city advertising signs furnished by national concerns. 2 Firms equipped to service such signs. 3 Firms equipped to secure space for and place outside their city advertising signs furnished by national concerns. 4 Firms equipped to service such signs. 5 Firms interested in orders to erect commercial

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and electric signs in their city and territory from concerns outside their city. Firms operating an electric sign maintenance service. Firms operating a neon sign maintenance service. Firms that do sign erecting exclusively. Firms carrying Property Damage and Liability insurance.

ALABAMA 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 ANNISTON Noble Signs, 1850 Hillyer Robinson Parkway, (36201). 256831-8136. Fax: 256-831-5143. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ATHENS Cox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville, AL (35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. AUBURN-OPELIKA Effective Signs, 1978 South College Street, Auburn, AL (36830). 334-749-0001, 866-744-6789. Fax: 866244-3955. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. CENTRE Coosa 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. CULLMAN Cox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville, AL (35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. DECATUR Cox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville, AL (35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. DOTHAN 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. EUFAULA 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., Columbus, GA (31909). 706-569-9952. 888-342-5824. Fax: 706-569-0797. Email: 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. FOLEY 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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.

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. List your company in SignWeb’s Professional Services Directory (http:// signweb.com/signweb-bin/srch.pl), the sign industry’s #1 web site. Special incentives for SEMD advertisers. RATE INFORMATION — All ads/listings are pre-paid annually.

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

GUNTERSVILLE 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. 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). 256534-0820. Fax: 256-564-7532. E-mail: jlelectricsigns@ bellsouth.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MOBILE Kojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. Email: 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Wrico Signs, Inc., 3345 Halls Mill Rd. Mobile, AL, (36606). 800-489-7426. 251-478-8020. Fax: 251-478-8142. Email: 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: 334832-4005. 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: 334-9840196. 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). 334262-6340. 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: 334-2775778. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. PRATTVILLE Eagle Sign Studio, 1834 I-65 Service Road, Millbrook, AL (36054). 334-832-4000, 800-832-5167. Fax: 334832-4005. 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.

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

SCOTTSBORO Cox Trav-Ad Signs, Inc., 2450 Branhan Ave. Huntsville, AL (35805-3002). 256-536-4232. Fax: 256-534-2702. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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.

ALASKA ANCHORAGE Glacier Sign & Lighting, 1720 E. 59th (99507). 907-5613515. Fax: 907-561-3580. E-mail: glaciersigns@gci. net. Website: www.glaciersignandlighting.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. (995202088). 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: 907694-5130. Email: universalsign@gci.net. Website: www.signsof alaska.com. FAIRBANKS Power Comm Signs, 195 Alta Way, (99701). 907-4577446. 907-479-6964. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ARIZONA Graham’s Neon 456 N County Club (85201). 480-962NEON (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. 800-9959099. Fax: 562-435-1867. Website: www.superiorsigns. com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. BULLHEAD CITY YESCO, 1140 Interstate Place, (86442). 928-763-8887. Fax: 928-763-1898. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. chandler YESCO, 1140 Interstate Place, (86442). 928-763-8887. Fax: 928-763-1898. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. FLAGSTAFF Fluoresco Lighting & Sign Maintenance Corp., 501 N. Grant St., Ste 1A, Flagstaff, AZ (86004). 928-773-1507. Fax: 928-773-1518. Website: www.fluoresco.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Northern Arizona Signs, 1214 W. Kaibab Ln. (86001). 928779-2008. 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. MESA Guerrero-Lindsey Sign Co., 525 W. 3rd Ave., Mesa, AZ (85210-1246). 480-964-2404. Fax: 480-964-2408.1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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.

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Christy Signs, 1825 S. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ (85009). 602-242-4488. Website: christysigns.com. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9Craft 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). 602278-2906. 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. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. 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: 480961-5923. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

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: 520-8840161. 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. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. Rainbow Signs 3231 E. 46th Street, Tucson, AZ. (857135216). 520-624-3841, 866-282-7290. Fax: 520-7929797. 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). 520-5120062. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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.

ARKANSAS BLYTHEVILLE Hinson Display Signs, Inc., 310 E. Ash, P.O. Box 1617. (72316). 870-763-4100. Fax: 870-763-8660. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. JONESBORO SignSystems, 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.

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LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Sign & Neon, 8525 Distribution Dr., (72209) 501562-3942. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. TEXAKRKANA Hightech 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: 870-7725703. E-mail: dwhatley@whatleysign.com. website: www. whatleysign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. VAN BUREN SignArt Adv., Inc., 501 Access Rd., Van Buren, AR (72956). 479-474-8581. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

CALIFORNIA 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. BAKERSFIELD Center Neon Co. Inc., 430 East 21st St. (93305). 661-3279696. 800-784-3419. Fax: 661-323-5657. Email: sales@ centerneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. CHICO Hupp Neon, 70 Loren Ave., (95928). 530-345-7078. 800693-6366. 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). 530796-4400. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Western Sign Company Inc., 6221 A Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs, CA. (95619). 530-622-1420. Fax: 530-6229367. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. FRESNO A-Plus Signs Inc., 4379 N. Brawley Ave. (93722). 559-2750700. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Fresno Neon Sign Co. 5901 E. Clinton (93727). 559-2922944. 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 indio YESCO 46-120 Calhoun Street Indio, CA (92201). 760-3473566. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-8-9. Absolute Sign & Lighting Maintenance, 4652 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA (90720). 562-592-5838. 800-8985444. 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) 626-3345600. 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: 909592-0493. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-8-9. Mall Signs & Service, N. Hollywood, CA (91607). 818764-1909. 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: 909-9300308. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. long beach Pacific 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: 209369-8681. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Sign Designs Inc., 204 Campus Way, Modesto, CA (95350). 209-524-4484. 800-421-7446. Fax: 209-521-0272. Website: www.signdesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. OAKLAND Arrow Sign Company, 1051 46th Ave., (94601). 510-5337693. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

ONTARIO Encore Image. 303 W. Main St. Ontario, CA (91762). 909-230-5582. Fax: 909-230-6488. Email: m.haist@ encoreimage.com. Website: www.encoreimage.com. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. Sign Industries, Inc., 2101 Carrillo Privado, Ontario, CA (91761). 909-930-0303. 888-999-7446. Fax: 909-9300308. E-mail: maria@signindustries.tv. Website: www. signindustries.tv. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ORANGE COUNTY ABL Signs, Inc. 6518 E. Via Corral, Anaheim, CA (92807). 714-381-3442. Fax: 714-281-2092. Website: ablesignsinc.com. Email: robertabl@sbcglobal.net. 1-23-4-5-6-7-8-9. Absolute Sign & Lighting Maintenance, 4652 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA (90720). 562-592-5838. 800-8985444. 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: 562985-0843. E-mail: info@flynnsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-67-8-9. PALM SPRINGS Riofine Neon a Sign Co., 68895 Perez Rd. I-18, Cathedral City, CA (92262) 760-322-6366. Fax: 760-321-2682. Email: 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). 530-2232030. 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: 530622-9367. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. RIVERSIDE COUNTY Quiel Bros. Electric Sign Service Co., Inc. W.S.A. Member. 272 South ‘I’ St., San Bernardino, CA. (92410). 909-8854476. 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: 909-9300308. E-mail: maria@signindustries.tv. Website: www. signindustries.tv. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ROCKLIN/ROSEVILLE Ainor Signs, 3868 Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA (95765). 916408-1300. 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: 209369-8681. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SACRAMENTO Ainor Signs, 3868 Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA (95765). 916408-1300. 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). 916-3748023. 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: 209369-8681. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Western Sign Company Inc., 6221 A Enterprise Drive. Diamond Springs, CA (95619). 530-622-1420. Fax: 530622-9367. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Mr. Neon Inc., 3106 Main St. (92113). 619-233-3373. Fax: 619-233-6611. Website: www.mrneon.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. San Diego Electric Sign, Inc. 1920 Cordell Ct, Ste.103. El Cajon, CA (92020). 619-258-1775. 800-518-7337. Fax: 619-258-1805. Email: general@sdelectricsign.com. Website: www.sdelectricsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Western Sign Systems, 1020 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA (92078). 760-736-6070. Fax: 760-736-6073. E-mail: sales@westrnsign.com. Website: www.westrnsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. YESCO, 9520 Chesapeake Drive Suite 607, CA (92123). 858-598-6917. Fax: 858-598-6923. 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: 510-6334171. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Johnston Sign Company Inc., 3595 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol, CA (95472). 707-829-7332. Fax: 707829-9059. 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: 209369-8681. 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. Email: 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. Email: 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: 707829-9059. 1-2-3-4-5-6-79. SIMI VALLEY Mall Signs & Service, Simi Valley, CA (93065). 805-5227000. 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). 916408-1300. 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: 209369-8681. 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: 209369-8681. 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 COUNTY Mall Signs & Service, Simi Valley, CA (93065). 805-5227000. 818-470-4228. Fax: 805-522-7000. E-mail: mallsgnsvc@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Ad Light + Sign, 4150 Elati St., Denver, CO. (80216). 303399-3334. 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: 303975-1502. E-mail: galen@advantagesigncompany.com. Website: www.advantagesigncompany.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9.

All Reach Property Lighting & Electrical. 7100 Broadway 1H, Denver, CO (80221). 720-233-8800, Fax: 303-298-8801. Email: service@allreach.us. Website: allreach.us. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Artcraft Signs 1717 Sa Acoma St., Denver, CO (80223). 303777-7771. 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). 303380-2020. E-mail: signhelpers@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Freeman Signs Inc., 3883 Moneco Parkway, Denver, CO (80207). 303-781-0106. 800-481-9818. Fax: 303-7628293. 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). 303629-6121. 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.

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YESCO, 875 National Drive, Ste. 107, Sacramento, CA (95834). 916-419-8101. Fax: 916-419-8108. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. SALINAS Northwest Signs, 120 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA (95060). 831-469-8208. 888-788-8614. Fax: 831-469-8172. Email: jeff@northwestsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY Quiel Bros. Electric Sign Service Co., Inc. W.S.A. Member. 272 South ‘I’ St., San Bernardino, CA. (92410). 909-8854476. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9.

COLORADO SPRINGS Rusch Signs & Graphics, Inc., 3030 W. Hampden Ave. Sheridan, CO (80110). 303-972-3016. 800-336-SIGN. Fax: 303-972-9165. Email: ruschsigns@comcast.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Sign Masters, 4137 Sinton Rd., Colorado Springs, CO (80909) 719-534-9910. Fax: 719-534-9920. Email: sales@signmastersco.com. Website: www.signmastersco. com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Sign Shop Illuminated, LLC, 3505 E. Platte Ave., (80909). 719-573-1567. Fax: 719-573-1640. E-mail: kim@sign shopilluminated.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. YESCO, 3626 North Stone Ave., (80907). 719-385-0103. Fax: 719-385-0106. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. BOULDER Longmont Signs Inc., 326 3rd Avenue, Longmont, CO (80501). 303-776-6258, Fax: 303-776-6299. Email: paul.kelley@longmontsigns.com. Website: www. longmontsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. 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.

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: 303375-9111. 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. 800-2175511. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. FORT COLLINS 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. GRAND JUNCTION Young Electric Sign Company, Grand Junction Branch, 2244 Colex Dr., Suite D (81505). 970-242-7880. Fax: 970-2427959. 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 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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.

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LONGMONT Longmont Signs Inc., 326 3rd Avenue, Longmont, CO (80501). 303-776-6258, Fax: 303-776-6299. Email: paul.kelley@longmontsigns.com. Website: www. longmontsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. LOVELAND 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. PUEBLO Ralph’s Neon & Electric, Inc., P.O. Box 1467, (81002). 719564-9120. 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.

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.

FLORIDA Dixie Signs, Inc. 2930 Drane Field Road, Lakeland, FL (33811-1329). 863-644-3521, 877-644-3521. Fax: 863-644-3524. tld@dixiesignsinc.com. Website: www. dixiesignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Kenco 2000, Inc., 1539 Garden Ave., Holly Hill, FL (32117). 386-672-1590. 800-526-3291. 386-677-2910. E-mail: kenco@kenco2000inc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. BOYNTON BEACH Interstate Signcrafters, 130 Commerce Road, Boynton Beach, FL (33426). 561-547-3760, Fax: 561-547-3842. Website: www.americansigncrafters.com. 1-2-3-4-5-67-8-9.

CONNECTICUT danbury Bursco Signs Inc., 9 Beaver St. Danbury CT. (06810). 203798-7296. 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 HAVEN American Sign Inc., 614 Ferry St. (06513). 203-624-2991. 800-550-2991. Fax: 203-789-1563. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. NORWALK Bursco Signs Inc., 9 Beaver St. Danbury CT. (06810). 203798-7296. Fax: 203-798-9708. Email: bursco@bai-net. com. 5-6-7-9. STAMFORD Acme Sign Company, 33 Taylor Reed Place (06906). 203324-2263. 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: 203-9750155. E-mail: sign130@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DELAWARE 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. Nova Sign Group, 117 Cross Keys Rd, Berlin, NJ (08009), 609-268-4610, 877-590-7466, Fax: 609-268-4612. Email: info@novasigngroup.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MILTON/REHOBOTH Rogers Sign Co., Inc., 110 Lavinia St., (19968). 302-6848338. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WASHINGTON ARK Sign Services, Inc., 3622 East St., Hyattsville, MD (20785). 301-384-1300. 888-275-SIGN(7446). Fax: 301384-1304. 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: 410-4375336. 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: 202882-1580. 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.

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BRADENTON Florida Sign Co., Inc., 1101 29th Ave., W., (34205). 941747-1000. 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: 941-3513154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. CAPE CORAL 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. 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: 727-7263556. 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: 941-3513154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Sign X-Press 10821 Canal Street, Largo FL. (33777). 239229-7453. Fax: 941-429-9492. Email: rsheldon@signxpress.com 1-2-4-5-6-7-9. DAYTONA BEACH B&C Signs, 2225 Guava Dr., Edgewater, FL (32141). 386426-2373. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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: 352-3690936. 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. (321101093) 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: 941-3513154. 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 PIERCE Art 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: 352-3690936. 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 (322075526). 904-398-5305. Fax: 904-396-9594. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. General Sign Service, 1940 Spearing St. (32206). 904-3555630. Fax: 904-355-5632. E-mail: gensignjax@bellsouth. net. Website: www.generalsignservice.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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: 305-7430922. 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. lakecity 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. LAKELAND Public Imagery 7704c Industrial Lane, Tampa, FL (33636). 813-985-9000. 800-455-3393. Fax: 813-9859006. 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: 352-3690936. 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 POINT J.W. Berry Signs, Inc., 4399 Cty Rd. 156. Wildwood, FL (34785). 352-728-1119. 800-443-0125. Fax: 352-7288669. E-mail: jberr1234@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MARATHON Marathon Electric Sign & Light, 10690 Aviation Blvd., Mara thon Shores, FL (33050). 800-749-0922. Fax: 305-7430922. 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: 321-6360402. 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. Email: 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. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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. NAPLES Art 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: 941-3513154. 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: 352-7288669. 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: 352-3690936. 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: 352-6257999. 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: 407-8575565. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc., 1713 Northgate Blvd. (34234). 941-355-8841. 800-741-1916. Fax: 941-3513154. 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: 352-7288669. E-mail: jberr1234@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Jayco Signs, Inc., 149-151 Atlantic Dr. (32751). 407-3395252. 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: 352-3690936. 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: 813-9859006. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.. 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) 877862-7446. 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). 850-4554114. 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 BEACH 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. 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. AUGUSTINE B&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. (321101093) 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. PETERSBURG 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. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Davidson Sign Services Inc.,1201 Cedar St. Unit B. Safety Harbor, FL (34695). 727-726-3555. Fax: 727-7263556. 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: 813-9859006. Email: service@publicimagery.com. Website: publicimagery.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SARASOTA 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: 941-3513154. 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 (323049350). 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: 850-9420277. 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: 727-2092584. 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: 813907-9774. Email: tim@dtisigngroup.com. 1-2-3-4-5-67-9. Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc., 1713 Northgate Blvd. (34234). 941-355-8841. 800-741-1916. Fax: 941-3513154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Public Imagery 7704c Industrial Lane, Tampa, FL (33636). 813-985-9000. 800-455-3393. Fax: 813-9859006. Email: service@publicimagery.com. Website: publicimagery.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Sign X-Press 10821 Canal Street, Largo FL. (33777). 239229-7453. Fax: 941-429-9492. Email: rsheldon@signxpress.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.

TAVARES A Sign Company. 15601 Old Hwy 441, Tavares, FL (32778). 352-343-3338. Fax: 352-343-9094. Email: american66@ aol.com. State Electrical contractor #ET0000645. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9 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: 941-3513154. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. VERO BEACH Glomaster Sign Co. Inc., 3311 Industrial 25th St. (34946). 772-464-0718. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SignAccess, Inc., 7205 Waelti Dr., (32940). 321-752-9040. 800-930-5818. Fax: 321-752-1990. Website: www. sign-access.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. WEST PALM BEACH Absolute Signs “SERVICE” Inc., 1311 Commerce Lane Suite 10, Jupiter, FL (33458). 561-744-8030. Fax: 561-7442004. Website: absolutesign@comcast.net. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. Art Sign Co., 835 NW 6th Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL (33311). 954-763-4410. 888-763-4410. Fax: 954-763-2736. Email: 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Gulf State Signs, Inc., 1305 42nd St. N.W. (33881). 863967-0659. 866-967-0659. Fax: 863-967-7235. E-mail: signman@gulfstatesigns.net. Website: www.gulfstatesigns. net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

GEORGIA ATHENS 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. ATLANTA Commercial Signs Inc., 3548 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, GA (30080). 770-431-0807. 888-609-2337. Fax: 770-4311611. 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: 770489-0934. Email: jbloodworth@denyseco.com. Web: www.denyseco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. North Atlanta Installation, 48 Bloodroot Drive, Cleveland, GA (30528). 706-219-1225, Fax: 706-219-0017, Email: jim@NAIservices.com. Website: www.NAIservices.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9. SAMS Signs, Inc., 2750 Amweiler Rd., (30360). 770-9879898. 800-451-9878. Fax: 800-987-5131. Email: info@ samsign.com. Website: www.samsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. Finuf Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 211570. (30917). 706-8637327. Fax: 706-863-1327. 5-6-7-9. blairsville North Atlanta Installation, 48 Bloodroot Drive, Cleveland, GA (30528). 706-219-1225, Fax: 706-219-0017, Email: jim@NAIservices.com. Website: www.NAIservices.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9. CALHOUN Coosa 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. CARTERSVILLE Coosa 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. CEDARTOWN Coosa 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Columbus Signs and Lighting, 2717 Warm Springs Rd Suite 4, Columbus Georgia (31904), 706-601-9466, Fax: 706-648-2956. Columbussigns@windstream.net. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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.

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Signs Inc., P.O. Box 8609., Columbus, GA (31908) 706569-9952. 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 GRANGE 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., 6100 Coca Cola Blvd., P.O. Box 8609, Columbus GA (31908). 706-569-9952. 888-342-5824. Fax: 706569-0797. E-mail: signsinc@att.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MACON Macon Signs Inc., P.O. Box 6584. Macon, GA. (31208). 478-745-5103. Fax: 478-745-6591. E-mail: martha@ maconsigns.com. Website: www.maconsigns.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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. MARIETTA Commercial Signs Inc., 3548 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, GA (30080). 770-431-0807. 888-609-2337. Fax: 770-4311611. E-mail: charlie@comsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ROCKMART Coosa 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. ROME Coosa Valley Signs, 307 Cedar Ave., (30161). 706-2346225. 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 (294069771). 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: 843-5291485. Email: joe@electricsign.net. Web: www.electricsign. net. 2-3-4-5-6-7 SUMMERVILLE Coosa 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. SMYRNA Commercial Signs Inc., 3548 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, GA (30080). 770-431-0807. 888-609-2337. Fax: 770-4311611. E-mail: charlie@comsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. VALDOSTA Valdosta 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.

HAWAII Lihue 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. MAUI Pacific 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.

IDAHO BOISE Idaho Electric Signs, Inc., 6528 Supply Way, (83716). 208338-9401. 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: 208-3369886. 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’ ALENE Sign Service & Mfg. Inc., 10014 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID (83835-9229). 208-772-8571. 800-2251014. Fax: 208-772-8572. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. YESCO, 5000 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID (83854). 208773-4718. Fax: 208-773-2739. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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IDAHO FALLS A/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. POCATELLO YESCO, 275 South 5th Ave., Ste. 100, Pocatello, ID (832013072). 208-234-2121. Fax: 208-232-9410. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. TWIN FALLS Lytle 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.

ILLINOIS Ace Sign Co., 402 North 4th St., (62702). 217-522-8417. Fax: 217-522-6842. Email: info@acesignco.com. Website: acesignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Cook Fabrication Signs Graphics Inc. 1110 County Rd 325 N, Deer Creek, IL (61733). 309-360-3805. Fax: 309-447-6413. Email: cookfabrications@hotmail.com. Website: www.cookfabsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Doyle Signs, Inc., 232 Interstate P.O. Box 1068, Addison, IL (60101). 630-543-9490. Fax: 630-543-9493. Email: sales@doylesigns.com. Website: www.doylesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NSI Signs Inc., 100-110 W. Fay Ave., Addison, IL (60101). 866-NSI-SIGN. 866-(674-7446). 630-350-2333. Fax: 630-760-0777. E-mail: info@nsisign.com. Website: www.nsisign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ALTON Arrow Signs & Outdoor Advertising, Inc., 4545 N. Alby St., PO Box 163. Godfrey, IL (62035). 618-466-0818. Fax: 618-466-3476. Website: www.arrowsigns.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. BLOOMINGTON All-Brite Sign Co., 908 White Oak Rd. (61701). 309-8291551. 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). 309452-0463. 800-611-9090. Fax: 309-454-8741. E-mail: acarby@prairiesigns.com. Website: www.prairiesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. CARBONDALE Roth Sign Co., 1100 N. 13th, Herrin, IL (62948) 618-9424800. E-mail: rothsigns@yahoo.com. Fax: 618-988-8850. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Weatherford Sign Co. 219 Weatherford Lane, Carbondale, IL (62902). 618-529-2000. Fax: 618-549-7446. Email: signgang@signgang.com. Website: www.signgang.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA American Dowell Sign Co., 1712 W. Hensley Rd., P. O. Box 3788 (61826-3788). 217-359-6696. Fax: 217-359-0803. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Prairie Signs, 1215 Warriner St., Normal, IL (61761). 309452-0463. 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). 773586-2700. 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. 2-45-6-7-9. Landmark Sign Group. 7424 Industrial Ave., Chesterton, IN (46304). 219-762-9577. 877-762-9577. Fax: 219-7624259. Email: info@landmarksign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. NSI Signs Inc., 100-110 W. Fay Ave., Addison, IL (60101). 866-NSI-SIGN. 866-(674-7446). 630-350-2333. Fax: 630-760-0777. E-mail: info@nsisign.com. Website: www.nsisign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Neon Prism Electric Sign Co., Inc., 1213 Paramount Pkwy., Batavia, IL (60510). 630-879-1010. Fax: 630-879-1018. Email: neonprism@sbcglobal.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Olympic Signs, Inc. 1130 N. garfield, Lombard, IL (60148). 630-424-6100. Fax: 630-424-6120. Website: www. olysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Q.T. Signs Inc., 1391 Wright Blvd, Schaumburg, IL (60193). 847-524-7950, 800-524-7950. Fax: 847-524-7953. Email: qtsigns@mcleodusa.net. Website: www.qtsignsinc. com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. South Water Signs, 922 N. Oaklawn Ave., Elmhurst, IL (60126) 630-333-4900, Fax: 630-333-4915. Email: npcttit@southwatersigns.com. CHICAGO HEIGHTS All Right Sign Inc., 3628 Union Ave., Steger, IL (60475). 708-754-6366. Fax: 708-754-6066. E-mail: allrightsign@ comcast.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9 COLLINSVILLE American Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO (63134). 314-344-1960. Fax: 314-344-3132. E-mail: sales@americansigns-electric.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Arrow Signs & Outdoor Advertising, Inc., 4545 N. Alby St., PO Box 163. Godfrey, IL (62035). 618-466-0818. Fax: 618-466-3476. Website: www.arrowsigns.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. DeMond Signs, 93 Betty Lane, P.O. Box 414, O’Fallon, IL. (62269). 618-624-7260. Fax: 618-624-8240. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. DECATUR Bodine Signs. 1845 N. 22nd St. Decatur, IL. (62526). 217429-6868. 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). 309452-0463. 800-611-9090. Fax: 309-454-8741. E-mail: acarby@prairiesigns.com. Website: www.prairiesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

DEKALB Doe Signs Inc., 1218 University Dr., Dekalb, IL (60115) 815-762-5505. Email: doesigns@hotmail.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-8-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. DeMond Signs, 93 Betty Lane, P.O. Box 414, O’Fallon, IL. (62269). 618-624-7260. Fax: 618-624-8240. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. EFFINGHAM Effingham Signs & Graphics, 1009 S. Oak St. (62401). 217347-8711. Fax: 217-347-8715. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS . American Signs & Electric, 6767 N. Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO (63134). 314-344-1960. Fax: 314-344-3132. E-mail: sales@americansigns-electric.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. DeMond Signs, 93 Betty Lane, P.O. Box 414, O’Fallon, IL. (62269). 618-624-7260. Fax: 618-624-8240. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Midwest-Sunray Lighting & Sign Maint. Co., Inc., P.O. Box 984. Nameoki Station, Granite City, IL (62040). 618-6562884. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. GALESBURG Galesburg Sign & Lighting Inc., 1518 Henderson St., Galesburg, IL (61401). 309-342-9798. Fax: 309-3425799. Website: www.gslsigns@galesburg.net. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. JACKSONVILLE Quincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy, IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. joliet 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. KANKAKEE Friendly Signs, 1281 N. Schuyler Ave. Kankakee, IL (60901). 815-933-7070. Fax: 815-933-4325. Email: fsidesign@ yahoo.com. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9. KEWANEE Galesburg Sign & Lighting Inc., 1518 Henderson St., Galesburg, IL (61401). 309-342-9798. Fax: 309-3425799. Website: www.gslsigns@galesburg.net. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. LAKE ZURICH Bright Light Sign Company, 310 Telser Rd., Lake Zurich, IL (60047). 847-550-8902. Fax: 847-550-6383. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. MACOMB Galesburg Sign & Lighting Inc., 1518 Henderson St., Galesburg, IL (61401). 309-342-9798. Fax: 309-3425799. Website: www.gslsigns@galesburg.net. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Quincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy, IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. MARION Roth Sign Co., 1100 N. 13th, Herrin, IL (62948) 618-9424800. E-mail: rothsigns@yahoo.com. Fax: 618-988-8850. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. T. Ham Sign Co., P.O. Box 155, (62864) 618-242-2010. Fax: 618-242-2016. E-mail: todd@thamsign.com., Website: www.thamsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MT. VERNON Herrmann Signs & Service, 12436 E. Lakewood Dr., State Rt. 37 North (62864). 618-244-3681. Fax: 618-244-9601. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. T. Ham Sign Co., P.O. Box 155, (62864) 618-242-2010. Fax: 618-242-2016. E-mail: todd@thamsign.com., Website: www.thamsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. NAPERVILLE Landmark Sign Group. 7424 Industrial Ave., Chesterton, IN (46304). 219-762-9577. 877-762-9577. Fax: 219-7624259. 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. Email: 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). 309-6884111. 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). 309452-0463. 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. PERU Designs & Signs by Anderson, 421 5th St. (61354). 815223-6087. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. ROCKFORD Harder Sign Co., Inc., 4695 Stenstrom Rd., (61109). 815874-7777. Fax: 815-874-7711. E-mail: johna@harder signs.com. Website: www.hardersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-9. SCHAUMBURG Best Neon Sign Co., 6025 S. New England, (60638). 773586-2700. 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: 219-7624259. Email: info@landmarksign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Q.T. Signs Inc., 1391 Wright Blvd, Schaumburg, IL (60193). 847-524-7950, 800-524-7950. Fax: 847-524-7953. Email: qtsigns@mcleodusa.net. Website: www.qtsignsinc. com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SPRINGFIELD 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Quincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy, IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. STERLING-ROCK FALLS Turnroth Sign Co., 1207 East Rock Falls Road (61071). 815625-1155. Fax: 815-625-1158. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

INDIANA ANDERSON 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). 800487-8180. 574-533-4575. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. benton harbor 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. BLOOMINGTON Everywhere Signs, 2630 N. Walnut St. (47404). 812-3231471. 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. Email: 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).574533-8585, 800-487-8180. 574-533-4575. Email: premieresigns@comcast.net. Website: www. premieresigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. US Signcrafters, 216 Lincoln Way East, Osceola, IN (46561). 219-674-5055. 800-659-6319. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. EVANSVILLE Hank’s Neon & Plastic Service, Inc., 910 Keck Ave., P.O. Box 4246. (47724). 812-423-7447. Fax: 812-423-7455. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Husk Signs, 1115 Indy Ct., Evansville, IN. (47725). 812473-2000, 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. FORT WAYNE Premiere Signs, 400 N. Main St., Goshen, IN (46528). 800487-8180. 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: 219-7624259. Email: info@landmarksign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. goshen 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).574533-8585, 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: 317328-8955. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Green Sign Co. Inc., 1045 E. Freeland Rd., (47240) 812663-2550. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. LAFAYETTE Huston 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. MERRILLVILLE Gary Sign Co., Inc., 3289 E. 83rd. Place, (46410). 219-8847587/942-3191. 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: 219-7624259. 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 city 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. 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). 800487-8180. 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

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NEW ALBANY Sneed Sign & Electric Inc., 1020 Charles St., New Albany, IN (47150). 812-945-4508. Fax: 812-945-5991. Email: sneedsign@sbcglobal.net. sales@sneedsign.com. Website: www.sneedsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. NEW CASTLE 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 PLYMOUTH Vanadco Signs, 10625 St Rd. 10, Argos, IN. (46501). 574892-5000. Fax: 574-892-5170. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. RICHMOND Waltenburg Sign Co., 126 N. 6th St. (47374). 765-9664635. 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). 800487-8180. 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.

IOWA 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. BURLINGTON Sherwood Company, Inc., 1302 Broadway, West Burlington, IA (52655). 319-754-6410. 800-283-1237. Fax: 319752-7102. Website: www.sherwoodcompany.net. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. CEDAR FALLS Signs & Designs Inc., 5600 Nordic Dr. (50513). 319-2778829. 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. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. CLINTON Hansen Sign Co., 1721 13th Ave. S. (52732). 563-2427415. 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. (528021203). 563-322-7947. Fax: 563-322-7948. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9.

Lange Sign Group, 5569 Carey Avenue, Davenport, IA (52807). 563-388-6650. 800-804-8025. Fax: 563-3886654. 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.

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Signs Plus Inc., 1410 SE Diehl Ave. (50320). 515-2858700. 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: 815-7473049. 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). 515-5763074. 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). 641-4231487. Fax: 641-423-0256. E-mail: johnsonsign@netconx. net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. OTTUMWA Cobler Signs & Graphics. 635 W. Second St. (52501). 641684-4274. 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). 712255-8859, 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. OLATHE Luminous 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). 785-8329897. Fax: 785-842-1772. E-mail: ryan@schurlesigns. com. Web: www.schurlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. PITTSBURG CDL - 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: 785823-2335. E-mail: signs@luminousneon.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. WICHITA Allens Signs & Lighting Service, 11151â &#x201E;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). 316262-0433. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Tri Mark Signworks Inc., 319 S. Oak (67213). 316-2632224. 866-263-2224. Fax: 316-263-1463. E-mail: sales@ trimarksignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

KENTUCKY

Signs & Designs Inc., 5600 Nordic Dr. (50513). 319-2778829. 800-326-8929. Fax: 319-268-2298. E-mail: dave@ thesignpeople.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

KANSAS DODGE 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. Email: 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Roderick Sign Inc., 1621 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO (64501). 816-232-7005. 816-232-1780. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9 LAWRENCE Luminous 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). 785-8329897. Fax: 785-842-1772. E-mail: ryan@schurlesigns. com. Web: www.schurlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. LEAVENWORTH Young Sign Company, Inc, 326 Choctaw, (66048). 913-6515432. Fax: 913-651-5435. 2-4-5-6-7-9. LIBERAL Visual Signs Corp., 426 South Virginia Ave. (67901). 620624-2144. Fax: 620-624-2144. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ASHLAND 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 GREEN WAKY Sign Inc., 1530 Mudd Ave. (42101). 270-781-6834. Fax: 270-842-7488. E-mail: wakyinc@aol.com 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. ELIZABETHTOWN Rodgers Sign Service, Inc., 4544 Shepherdsville Rd., (42701). 270-737-7355. Fax: 270-737-4535. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. HOPKINSVILLE A & 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: 270-8853700. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. LEXINGTON Popeye Sign Co., 2292 Danforth Dr. (40511). 859-2331493. 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). 502-3687554. 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) 502-9572161. 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). 502-5821714. 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. Email: sneedsign@sbcglobal.net. sales@sneedsign.com. Website: www.sneedsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MADISONVILLE A & B Sign Co., Inc., 480 Industrial Ct. (42431). 270-8216521. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. OWENSBORO Brite-Way Sign Company, 1820 W. 2nd St., (42301).270683-0914. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

LOUISIANA ALEXANDRIA Action Sign Company, 1541 McGinnis St., (71301). 318487-0890. 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: 318-6742899. 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. Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-9258029, Email: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. BATON ROUGE 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. 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.1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Jones Signs, LLC. 8399 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA (70726). 225-664-7962, 800-527-8874. Fax: 225665-4945. Email: sign117@bellsouth.net. Website: www. jonessigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Kojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail: kojissigns@bellsouth.net. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-9258029, Email: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. BOSSIER CITY Ad Sign Service, Inc., 202 Parkway St., Minden, LA (71055). 800-289-0426. 318-377-4899. Fax: 318-371-9140. 2-4-5-6-7-9. ARK-LA-TEX Superior Signs, 149 N. Thomas, Shreveport, LA (71107). 318-674-2850. 877-787-7446. Fax: 318-6742899. 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). 985-9851690. Fax: 985-345-5855. E-mail: armsinc@charter.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-9258029, Email: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. HOUMA A-1 Signs, 3950 Metropolitan St., New Orleans, LA (70126). 800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-9258029, Email: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. LAFAYETTE Kojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail: kojissigns@bellsouth.net. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-9258029, Email: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Universal Mfg. & Sign Co., Inc., P.O. Box 61947, (705961947). 337-234-1466. Fax: 337-234-2180. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. LAKE CHARLES Kojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail: kojissigns@bellsouth.net. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-9258029, Email: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. METAIRIE A-1 Signs, Inc., 3950 Metropolitan St., (70126). 504-9478381. 800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. MINDEN Ad Sign Service, Inc. 202 Park Street, (71055). 318-3774899. 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: 318323-2215. E-mail: tpulliam@agnew-signs.com. Website: www.agnew-signs.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. NEW ORLEANS A-1 Signs, Inc., 3950 Metropolitan St., (70126). 504-9478381. 800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. E-mail: sales@ a-1signsinc.com. Website: www.a-1signsinc.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

Advantage Signs & Contractors, LLC., 5510 Lavey Lane #70, Baker, LA (70714). 225-324-7650. Fax: 225-615-8168. E-mail: AdvantageContractorsLLC@yahoo.com.1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Kojis Signs, LLC. 800-259-7446. Fax: 318-346-6751. E-mail: kojissigns@bellsouth.net. Website: www.kojissigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Thompson Electric Sign Company, 10122 Mammoth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (70814), 225-925-8190, Fax: 225-9258029, Email: signmakers@thompsonsign.com. Website: www.thompsonsign.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: 318635-1390. 2-4-5-6-7-9. SLIDELL A-1 Signs, Inc., 3950 Metropolitan St., New Orleans, LA (70126). 800-486-8381. Fax: 504-947-8790. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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.

MAINE BANGOR 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). 207296-2400. Fax: 207-296-2401. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. CARIBOU Lee Merchant Signs, P.O. Box 634 (04736). 207-498-2475. Fax: 207-498-3359. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. LEWISTON Neokraft 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. (040923825). 207-774-2843. Fax: 207-774-1193. E-mail: sales@baileysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Leavitt and parris, Inc. & Fortune, LLC., 256 Read Street, Portland, ME (04103). 207-797-0100, 800-833-6679. Fax: 207-797-4194. Website: www.leavittandparris.com & www.fortunecanvas.com. 2-9. Sign Concepts, 75 Bishop St., Portland, ME (04103). 207-699-2920. Fax: 207-878-7790. Email: inbox@ signconceptsmaine.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9 Sign Design, Inc. 306 Warren Ave., Portland, ME. (04103). 207-856-2600. Fax: 207-856-7600. E-mail: signdesi@ maine.rr.com. Website: www.signsinmaine.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

MARYLAND ARK Sign Services, Inc., 3622 East St., Hyattsville, MD (20785). 301-384-1300. 888-275-SIGN(7446). Fax: 301384-1304. 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). 609261-2805. 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 ARUNDEL Gable Signs & Graphics, Inc., 7440 Fort Smallwood Rd., Baltimore, MD (21226). 410-255-6400. Fax: 410-4375336. 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: 301-6824242. 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: 410-4375336. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9.Robert’s Signs & Services Inc., 3207 Dublin Rd., Street, MD (21154). 410-879-6240. Fax: 410-4574966. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Hudrock Installations, 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Arnold, MD (21012). 410-541-9813. Fax: 866-772-8177. Email:hudrockinc@msn.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9. Robert’s Signs & Services Inc., 3207 Dublin Rd., Street, MD (21154). 410-879-6240. Fax: 410-457-4966. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

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Triangle Sign & Service, P.O. Box 24186. (21227). 410-2475300. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. silver spring 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.

MASSACHUSETTS 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 HEIGHTS Capital 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. CUMBERLAND Kenney Signs, Inc., 11307 Hopewell Rd., Hagerstown, MD (21740). 800-358-8004. Fax: 301-689-8335. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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: 301682-4242. 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. gaithersburg 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. 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: 301682-4242. 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). 717-2631686. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. W.J. Strickler Signs, 16803 S. Notley Rd. (21740). 800-2220387 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 COUNTY Affordable Signs & Neon, Inc., 5915 Urbana Pike, Ste. E., Frederick, MD (21704). 301-682-8833. Fax: 301-6824242. 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: 410-4375336. 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 COUNTY Gable Signs & Graphics, Inc., 7440 Fort Smallwood Rd., Baltimore, MD (21226). 410-255-6400. Fax: 410-4375336. 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: 301-6824242. 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: 410-4375336. Website: www.gablesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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Ace Signs Inc., P.O. Box 3374, (01101-3374). 413-7393814. Fax: 413-732-5653. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Acme Sign Corporation, 3 Lakeland Park, Peabody, MA (01960). 978-535-6600, Fax: 978-536-5051. Email: info@acmesigncorp.com. Website: www.acmesigncorp. com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Agnoli Sign Company, Inc. Box 1055 (01101-1055), Springfield, MA (01101-1055). 413-732-5111, Fax: 413787-2169. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9. ViewPoint Sign and Awning, 40 Locke Dr., (01752) 800-6363430. 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. 24-5-6-7-9. Batten Bros Inc. 893 Main St. Wakefield, MA (01880). 781-245-4800. Fax: 781-246-4798. Email: richard@ battensign.com. Website: www.battensign.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Divine Signs Inc. 6 Norman Street, Everett, MA (02149). 617-387-2100. Fax: 617-387-3334. TF 1-8884SIGNSNOW. 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: 781982-9726. E-mail: fordsignservice@aol.com. Website: www.fordsign.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9. Mass. Sign, 443 Webster St., Rockland, MA (02370). 781878-7446. 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. Framingham Gemini 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.

QUINCY Ford Sign Service, Inc., 36 Finnell Drive #3-5. Weymouth, MA (02188). 781-982-1466. 888-245-FORD. Fax: 781982-9726. E-mail: fordsignservice@aol.com. Website: www.fordsign.com. 2-4-5-6-7-9. ROCKLAND Mass. Sign, 443 Webster St., Rockland, MA (02370). 781878-7446. 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). 413-7393814. Fax: 413-732-5653. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Agnoli Sign Company, Inc. Box 1055 (01101-1055), Springfield, MA (01101-1055). 413-732-5111, Fax: 413787-2169. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9. WORCESTER MacKoul Sign & Lighting, 238 Cherry St., Shrewsbury, MA (01545). 508-842-6392. 508-842-6394. E-mail: jnicolazzo@mackoulelectric.com. Website: www. mackoulelectric.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MICHIGAN ANN 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. Email: 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: 734-4835164. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Michigan Signs Inc., 4101 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI (48103). 734-662-1503. Fax: 734-662-4134. michigansign@sbcglobal.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. AUBURN HILLS 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. 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 CREEK Fritz Advertising Company, 8032 Spring Arbor Rd., Spring Arbor, MI (49283). 517-750-1990. 517-750-9226. Email: 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. BENTON HARBOR Hicks Sign Co., P.O. Box 907, 3536 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI (49085). 269-429-4846. Fax: 269-429-0020. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. BRIGHTON 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. CADILLAC Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr., Saginaw, MI (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. CLINTON TOWNSHIP 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. 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) 248-3448840. Fax: 248-344-8841. E-mail: jcarroll@araneae group.com. Website: www.araneaegroup.com.1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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). 248348-8150. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. MLS Signs, Inc., 25733 D’Hondt, Chesterfield Township, MI (48051) 586-948-0200. Fax: 586-948-0300. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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). 810-2321569. Fax: 810-232-9317. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Earl Daup Signs Ltd., 6060 Birch Dr. (48507). 810-7672020. 800-968-7446. Fax: 810-767-2004. E-mail: gdaup@aol.com. Website: www.earldaupsigns.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Midway Signs Inc., 3220 Commerce Centre Dr., Saginaw, MI (48601). 989-754-0467. Fax: 989-754-0469. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

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 RAPIDS Advanced Signs, 401 Second St., Ferrysburg, MI (49409). 800-755-2575. Fax: 616-846-3263. E-mail: info@ adsigns.com. Website: www.adsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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.. 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. Email: 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. Email: 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. MLS Signs, Inc., 25733 D’Hondt, Chesterfield Township, MI (48051) 586-948-0200. Fax: 586-948-0300. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. MONROE 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. 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. NOVI 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. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. south haven Q.T. Sign Inc, 67925 C. R. 388, South Haven, MI (49090). 800-524-7950, 800-524-7950, Fax: 847524-7953. Email:qtsigns@mcleodusa.net. Website: www.qtsignsinc. com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MINNESOTA Albrecht Sign Company, 12437 Magnolia Circle. Coon Rapids, MN. (55448). 763-754-2899. Fax: 763-7677316. 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. DULUTH Lakehead 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

FERGUS FALLS 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. MANKATO M & M Signs, 160 Mohr Dr., P.O. Box 282 (56002). 507625-4265. 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: 763-7677316. 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: 763-4448305. Website: BooDooSigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Kaufman Sign Company, 2714 East 33rd St. (55406). 612788-6828. Fax: 612-788-6715. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Leroy Signs Inc., 6325 ‘Welcome’ Ave. N., (55429). 763535-0080. Fax: 763-533-2593. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Mathey Sign, 8862 Zealand Ave. N. Unit C., Brooklyn Park, MN (55445). 763-416-1423. 763-425-1835. Email: matheysign@aol.com. Website: www.matheysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Signart Co., 2933 Mondovi Rd., (54701). 800-235-5178. Fax: 715-834-0489. Website: www.sigartusa.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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. ROCHESTER La Crosse Sign Co., Inc., 1450 Oak Forest Dr., Onalaska, WI (54650). 608-781-1450. Fax: 608-781-1451. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Rochester Sign Service Inc., 3205 E River Road NE, Rochester, MN (55906). 507-287-6500. Fax: 507287-8668. Email: sales@rochestersign.com. Website: rochestersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Winkels Electric, Inc., 111 21st St. SE (55904). 507-2884515. 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: 763-7677316. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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). 651645-0223. Fax: 651-645-2531. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. VIRGINIA Mesabi Sign Co., 116 First Street North, MN (55792). 218749-2628. Fax: 218-749-2628. E-mail: synman50@2z. net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MISSISSIPPI BILOXI A-1 Signs, Inc., 3950 Metropolitian St., New Orleans, LA (70126). 800-486-8381. Fax: 604-947-8790. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. YESCO. 10447 LeMoyne Blvd. D’Iberville, MS (39540). 228354-8008. Fax: 228-354-8009. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. cleveland 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.

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COLUMBUS Mid-South Signs, Inc., 8643 Hwy., 182 East Columbus, MS (39702) 662-327-7807. 800-728-8869. Fax: 662327-7585. Email: rice-mss@cableone.net. stan-mss@ cableone.net. Website: www.midsouthsigns.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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, 866-648SIGN. 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 (387044561). 662-334-9620. Fax: 662-334-3590. Email: haynes.electric@att.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. GREENWOOD 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, 866-648SIGN. Fax: 662-453-2244. Email: jonessigns@msn.com. Website: www.jonessigncompany.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. grenada Jones Signs LLC, P.O. Box 1003, 2810 Highway 82, Greenwood, MS (38930). 662-453-2432, 866-648SIGN. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. YESCO, 10447 Lemoyne Blvd., D’Iberville, MS (39540). 228354-8008. 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). 601-3544977. 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, 866-648SIGN. 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). 601-9364490. 800-880-4491. Fax; 601-936-4497. E-mail: signs firstpearl@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. The Sign Doctor, 422 Northpoint Drive, Meridian, MS (39305). email: thesigndoctor@comcast.net. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. PASCAGOULA WRICO Signs, Inc., 3345 Halls Mill Rd., Mobile, AL (36606). 251-478-8020. 800-489-7426. Fax: 251-478-8142. Email: signs@wricosigns.com. Web: www.wricosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SOUTHAVEN B.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. VICKSBURG Signs First, 5020 Hwy. 80E, Pearl, MS (39208). 601-9364490. 800-880-4491. Fax; 601-936-4497. E-mail: signs firstpearl@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MISSOURI Canedy Sign & Graphics, 18023 US Hwy 61 S. (63801). 800-471-0121. Fax: 573-471-9462. E-mail:allsignspoint@ canedysign.com. Website: www.canedysign.com 1-2-34-5-6-7-8-9. 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 (656150964). 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.

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Native Signs, 8203 State Hwy. 65, Branson, MO (65616). 417-337-8341. Fax: 417-337-8342. Email: sales@ nativesigns.com. Website: www.nativesigns.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-8-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. CAPE GIRARDEAU 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. ELDON 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. HANNIBAL Quincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy, IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. JEFFERSON CITY BEE Seen Signs Inc. 507 Babe Ruth Dr. (65109) 866-2782950. 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. 2-45-6-7-9. KC Sign Express, Inc., 5033 Mackey Overland Park, KS (66203). 913-432-2500. Fax: 913-432-2882. 2-4-5-67-8-9. 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: 816-2330489. 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). 816-2327005. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Schurle Signs Inc., 1219 A East 23rd St. (66046). 785-8329897. Fax: 785-842-1772. E-mail: ryan@schurlesigns. com. Web: www.schurlesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. KIRKSVILLE Quincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy, IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. MOBERLY Mattox 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’FALLON 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. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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). 314-2411999. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. St. Charles Sign & Electric, Inc., 527 First.Capitol Dr. (63301). 636-946-6110. Fax: 636-724-4618. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. ST. JOSEPH Penn Street Sign Co., 1205 S. 11th St. (64503). 816-2331500. Fax: 816-233-0489. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Roderick Sign Inc., 1621 Frederick Ave. (64501). 816-2327005. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Midwest Sunray Lighting & Sign Maint. Co., Inc., P.O. Box 984, Nameoki Station, Granite City, IL (62040). 314-2411999. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

St. Charles Sign & Electric, Inc., 527 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles, MO (63301). 636-946-6110. Fax: 636-7244618. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Warren Sign Co., Inc., 2955 Arnold Tenbrook Rd., Arnold, MO (63010). 636-282-1300. Fax: 636-282-3388. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. SPRINGFIELD Legacy Sign Company, 3135 South Scenic Ave, Suite E, Springfield, MO (65807). 417-889-1805. Email: tvialpando@legacysignco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Missouri Neon Co., 3160 W. Kearney St. (65803). 417-8621778. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.TROY Quincy Electric & Sign Co., 1229 Spring Lake Hills, Quincy, IL (62301). 217-223-8404. Fax: 217-223-0735. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. WASHINGTON 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.

WAYNESVILLE Star 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. WENTZVILLE 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. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

MONTANA BILLINGS 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. Email: 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. HELENA YESCO 2996 Bozeman Avenue. Helena, MT (59601). 406587-8580. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9.

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). 308632-8414. Fax: 308-632-6117. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEVADA 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. CARSON CITY Ainor Signs, 3868 Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA (95765). 916408-1300. 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 TAHOE 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. LAS VEGAS Allied Electric Sign & Awning Co., 1920 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT (84104). 801-972-5503. 801-972-5670. E-mail: chris@allied-sign.com. Website: www.allied-sign. com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Las Vegas Sign & Designs Inc., 1400 Industrial Rd., (89102). 702-388-1044. Fax: 702-388-4424. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Southwest Sign Art, 4065 W Mesa Vista Avenue, Unit C, Las Vegas, NV (89118). 702-736-7446, Fax:702-736-1833. Email: markw@swsa.net; sales@swsa.net. Website: www. swsa.net. 2-3-4-5-6-8-9.

NEBRASKA GRAND ISLAND Love Signs of Grand Island, LLC, 3030 W. Old Hwy. 30, P.O. Box 5791, Grand Island, NE (68802-5791). 308381-5525. 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. 800-7264092. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Sign Center, Inc., 1806 Central Ave., (68847). 308-2372518. 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: 402476-3461. 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). 402-7502718. Fax: 308-384-0483. E-mail: bill@tricitysign.com. Website: www.tricitysign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. NORTH PLATTE Condon’ 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). 308284-3175. 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). 402346-5447. Fax: 402-346-9250. 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). 916408-1300. 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: 530622-9367. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. YESCO, 775 E. Glendale Ave., Sparks, NV (89431). 775359-3131. Fax: 775-359-8738. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

portsmouth Portsmouth 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 JERSEY Abco Signs, 7300 Rte. 130 N., Building 11, Pennsauken, NJ (08110). 856-663-6001. 215-634-6942. Fax: 856-6633816. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9.

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). 732-3637645. Fax: 732-363-7655. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Manhattan Signs, 101 Thomas Street, Paterson, NJ (07503). 973-278-3603, 888-781-5087, Fax: 973-278-5798. Email: info@manhattansignco.com, Website: www. manhattansignsco.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MidAtlantic Site Services, LLC., 313 Pennington Avenue, Waterford Works, NJ (08089). 856-768-1744. Fax: 856768-1755. Email: info@midatlanticservices.com. Website: www.midatlanticservices.com. Nova Sign Group, 197 Sharps Rd, Williamstown, NJ (08094), 609-268-4610, 877-590-7466, Fax: 609-2684612. Email: info@novasigngroup.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW HAMPSHIRE NASHUA Barlo Signs, 158 Greeley St., Hudson, NH (03063). 800227-5674. Fax: 603-882-7680. E-mail: your_image @barlosigns.com. Website: www.barlosigns.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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.

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.

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AVENEL Michael 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.

Superior Sign & Lighting Inc., 2001 E. Lohman, Bldg. 110, #287, P.O. Box 286, Las Cruces, NM (88001). 505-5414595. 800-530-8699. Fax: 915-629-9105. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. ROSWELL Superior Sign Crafts, P.O. Box 2844 (88202-2844). 505622-2238. Fax: 505-627-6972. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW YORK Accurate Signs & Electrical Maintenance Inc., 166 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (11215). 718-788-0302, Fax: 718-788-0315. Email: accuratesignco@aol.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-8-9. ALBANY Boni Sign Co., 1320 Rt. 9, Schodack, NY (12033) 518-7327704. 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. CHERRY HILL S.T. Electric Inc., 829 Beechwood Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ (08002). 856-616-1231. Fax: 856-616-1250. E-mail: info@stelectricsigns.com Website: www.stelectricsigns. com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. little falls American Sign Crafters Inc., 47 Sindle Avenue, Little Falls, NJ (07424). 631-273-4800, 877-278-0700, Fax: 973785-8061, Website: www.americansigncrafters.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

TOMS RIVER Girtain Sign Company, LLC, 1765 Route 9, (08755). 732349-8499. 800-834-8499. Fax: 732-505-3673. E-mail: info@girtainsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

NEW MEXICO ALAMOGORDO Fluorescent Signs Inc., P.O. Box 1315, 5215 N. Elks, Las Cruces, NM (88004). 505-524-3601. Fax: 505-5243602. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9. ALBUQUERQUE AW Signs LLC, 10433 Ralph Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM (87112-5454). 505-228-2031. 866-746-2219. Fax: 505232-0070. 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: 505-3453908. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Southwest Outdoor Electric, Inc., 1525 Candelaria NE (87107). 505-345-1269. Fax: 505-345-2268. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. CLOVIS Clovis Sign Service, Inc., 1312 E. 1st, P.O. Box 789 (88101). 505-763-5623. Fax: 505-763-6365. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. FARMINGTON Ram Studios, 1111 San Juan Blvd. (87401). 505-326-5801. 800-304-5801. Fax: 505-326-7585. E-mail: richard@ ramsigns.com. Website: www.ramsigns.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. GALLUP Hinkley 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). 505393-3447. 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.

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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) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. BINGHAMTON Kassis Superior Sign Co., Inc., 6699 Old Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY (13211). 315-463-7446. Fax: 315-4637449. 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 (137789416). 607-656-8167. Fax: 607-656-8677. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. BUFFALO Flexlume Sign Corporation, 1464 Main St. (14209). 716884-2020. Fax: 716-881-0361. E-mail: info@flexlume. com, Website: www.flexlume.com. 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 PARK Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800942-6366. 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: 315-4637449. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. GLENS FALLS Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxtonsign .com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. HUDSON Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. HORNELL Maple City Electric & Signs, 67 Hubbard St. (14843). 607324-4544. Fax: 607-324-7971. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. KINGSTON Boni Sign Co., 1320 Rt. 9, Schodack, NY (12033) 518-7327704. 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. LAKEWOOD Signs & Sales by Peterson, P.O. Box 234. Jamestown, NY (14702). 716-789-9014. Fax: 716-789-4402. E-mail: petersonsign@alltel.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. LONG ISLAND Alley Cat Signs, Inc., 506 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, NY (11953). 631-924-7446. Fax: 631-924-9772 E-mail: alleycatsigns@optonline.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. American Signcrafters, 171 Freeman Avenue, Islip, NY (11751). 631-273-4800, 877-278-0700, Fax: 631-2735438. Website: www.americansigncrafters.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-8-9.

Going Sign Co., Inc. 140 Terminal Drive, Plainview, NY (11803). 516-349-7600, Fax: 516-349-8976. E-mail: jgoing@goingsign.net. Website: www.goingsign.org. 12-5-6-7-9. National Sign & Lighting, 185 Sweet Hollow Rd., Old Bethpage, NY (11804). 516-249-8960. Fax: 516-2492433. 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: 631-6672509. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

MIDDLETOWN 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. Lite Brite Signs Inc., 51 Montgomery St., (10940). 845-3437446. Fax: 845-343-3492. E-mail: litebritesigns@ frontiernet.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. NEWBURGH 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.

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: 845-5658932. E-mail: midhudsonneoninc@aol.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. NEW YORK CITY City Electrical Sign Erectors Inc., 46-49 54th Ave., Maspeth, NY (11378). 718-937-4848. Fax: 718-937-0546. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9.

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: 631-6672509. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ONEONTA Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. ROCHESTER Clinton Signs, Inc., 1407 Empire Blvd., (14580). 585-4821620. 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: 315-4637449. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Premier Sign Systems, LLC, 111 Hollender Parkway., Rochester, NY (14615). 585-235-0390. Fax: 585-2350392. 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). 585594-2500. Fax: 585-594-2525. E-mail: sales@skylight signs.com. Website: www.skylightsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. ROTTERDAM Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. SARATOGA SPRINGS Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. SCHENECTADY Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9.

SYRACUSE Kassis Superior Sign Co., Inc., 6699 Old Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY (13211). 315-463-7446. Fax: 315-4637449. 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) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. UTICA Kassis Superior Sign Co., Inc., 6699 Old Thompson Rd., Syracuse, NY (13211). 315-463-7446. Fax: 315-4637449. 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: 315-4637449. 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. WILTON Saxton Signcorp., 1320 Rt. 9, Castleton, NY. (12033) 800942-6366. Fax: 518-732-7716. E-mail: mike@saxton sign.com. Website: www.saxtonsign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9.

NORTH CAROLINA Advance Signs & Service, Inc., P.O. Box 1090, Angier, NC (27501). 919-639-4666. Fax: 919-639-0794. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Sign Connection Inc., 1660 Pacolet Ct., Gastonia, NC (28052). 704-868-4500. 800-922-2447. Fax: 704-8684592. 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: 828-2994779. 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: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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.

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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: 704-9329072. E-mail: kevin@cascosigns.com. Website: www. cascosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Fletcherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signs & Service, 3105 Cheek Rd, Durham, NC. (27704). 919-683-1902. 1-888-354-7446. Fax: 919-6886939. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. M&M Signs Inc., 1465 Ladonia Church Rd., Mt. Airy, NC (27030). 336-352-4300. 800-526-5391. Fax: 336-3523530. 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: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9.

Sign Connection Inc., 1660 Pacolet Ct., Gastonia, NC (28052). 704-868-4500. 800-922-2447. Fax: 704-8684592. 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.

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Casco Signs Inc., 1638 South Ridge Ave., Kannapolis, NC (28083). 704-788-9055. 877-521-2722. Fax: 704-9329072. 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: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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 NORMAN 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. RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Harlan Laws Corp., 304 Muldee St. (27703). 919-5962124. 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 (275320593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Rite Lite Signs, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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: 336-8875501. E-mail: signtechnology@triadbiz.rr.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Reese Sign Service, P.O. Box 10593, Goldsboro, NC (275320593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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. GASTONIA 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 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. GOLDSBORO 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 (275320593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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: 704-9329072. 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: 336-3523530. 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: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9.

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, 800-5292817, 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 (275320593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC, (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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 (275320593). 919-736-7883. Fax: 919-736-1287. E-mail: reesesign@aol.com. Website: www.reesesign.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. KANNAPOLIS 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. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. RALEIGH 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

M&M Signs Inc., 1465 Ladonia Church Rd., Mt. Airy, NC (27030). 336-352-4300. 800-526-5391. Fax: 336-3523530. 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: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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 DAKOTA Casco Signs Inc., 1638 South Ridge Ave., Kannapolis, NC (28083). 704-788-9055. 877-521-2722. Fax: 704-9329072. E-mail: kevin@cascosigns.com. Website: www. cascosigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Harrell Sign Co., 512 Pershing Rd., (27608). 919-8326878. 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: 336-3523530. 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. Email: 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: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. Email: 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. M&M Signs Inc., 1465 Ladonia Church Rd., Mt. Airy, NC (27030). 336-352-4300. 800-526-5391. Fax: 336-3523530. 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: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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: 704-9329072. 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: 910686-7787. E-mail: bob@septembersigns.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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: 704-9329072. 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. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9.

BISMARCK 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Custom Graphics Inc., 2501 3rd Ave. N., Box 9734, Fargo, ND (58106-9734). 701-237-5685. 800-959-0914. Fax: 701-237-4158. Email: signs@customgraphx.com. Website: www.customgraphicsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Indigo Signworks, 1622 Main Ave, Fargo, ND (58103). 701-297-9696. Fax: 701-297-9697. E-mail: tom@ indigosignworks.com. Website: www.indigosignworks.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. GRAND FORKS 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. MINOT 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. WILLISTON 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

OHIO AKRON 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 330-6288347. 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 (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. CANTON Adams Signs, 1100 Industrial Ave. SW. Massillion, OH (44647). 888-886-9911. Fax: 330-832-6999. Website: www.adamsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Archer Sign Corporation, 1917 Henry Ave., SW, Canton, OH (44706). 330-455-9995. Fax: 330-455-9994. E-mail: jerry@archersign.com. Website: www.archersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. CINCINNATI ABC Signs Inc., 38 W. McMicken Ave., (45202). 513-2418884. 888-335-NEON (6366). Fax: 513-241-8978. Website: abcsign.com. E-mail: tom@abcsign.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Accent Signs & Graphics, 6610 Corporate Dr., Cincinnati, OH (45242). 513-489-7744. 800-927-NEON. 513-4898552. 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 (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Quality Signs & Service Co., Inc., 1530 Production Dr. Burlington, KY (41005). 859-525-9966. Fax: 859-5250304. 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 (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

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Ellet Sign Company, 3041 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron OH (44312). 330-628-9907. 888-652-8607. Fax 330-6288347. Email: gpeters@elletneon.com. Website: www. elletneon.com. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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.

McQueen Sign Co., 2010 Vermilion Rd., Vermilion, OH (44089). 440-967-1137. 800-967-1137. Fax: 440-9673534. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signature Sign Company, Inc., 1776 East 43rd St., Cleveland, OH (44103). 216-426-1234. Fax: 216-4261261. 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: 740-9649558. 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: 419-4200404. Website: www.classicsignpjg@aol.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Columbus Sign Company. 1515 East Fifth Avenue. Columbus, OH (43219). 614-262-3133. Fax: 614-2522594. 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: 614-4443026. 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 330-6288347. Email: gpeters@elletneon.com. Website: www. elletneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9 Hanover Signs, 1771 Progress Ave., (43207). 614-4438500. 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 (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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DAYTON Classic Sign Company, Inc. 112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH (45840). 419-420-0058. 800-700-1869. Fax: 419-4200404. Website: www.classicsignpjg@aol.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH (43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-4443026. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Sign Dynamics, 2781 Thunderhawk Ct., (45414). 937-2642070. 800-298-7788. Fax: 937-264-2075. E-mail: jeffb@ signdynamics.com. Website: www.signdynamics.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. FINDLAY Classic Sign Company Inc.112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH (45840). 419-420-0058, 800-700-1869, Fax:419-4200404. Email: classicsignpjg@aol.com. Toledo Sign Company, 2021 Adams, Toledo, OH (43624). 419-244-4444. Fax: 419-244-6546. E-mail: tsigns@ toledo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. HAMILTON Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Triangle Sign Co., 221 North “B” St., (45013). 513-8632578. 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: 614-4443026. 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. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. MARIETTA Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH. (437020785). 800-686-1870. 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-4535301. 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: 614-4443026. 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. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9 NEW PHILADELPHIA Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ST. CLAIRSVILLE Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. sandusky Brady Sign Co. 1721 Hancock Street, Sandusky, OH (44870). 888-626-5112. Fax: 419-625-5985. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

SPRINGFIELD DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH (43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-4443026. 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 (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. TOLEDO Classic Sign Company Inc.112 La Grange St., Findlay, OH (45840). 419-420-0058, 800-700-1869, Fax:419-4200404. Email: classicsignpjg@aol.com. Gardner Signs Inc., P.O. Box 352680, 3800 Airport Hwy. (43635). 419-385-6669. 800-537-2236. Fax: 419-3857046. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Metro-Detroit Signs, Inc., 23544 Hoover, Warren, MI. (48089-1945). 586-759-2700. Fax: 586-759-2703. Email: 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Toledo Sign Company, 2021 Adams, Toledo, OH (43624). 419-244-4444. Fax: 419-244-6546. E-mail: tsigns@ toledosign.com. Website: www.toledosign.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE DaNite Sign Company, 1640 Harmon Ave., Columbus, OH (43223). 614-444-3333. 800-262-6171. Fax: 614-4443026. 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 (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. YOUNGSTOWN Archer Sign Corporation, 1917 Henry Ave., SW, Canton, OH (44706). 330-455-9995. Fax: 330-455-9994. E-mail: jerry@archersign.com. Website: www.archersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Peskin Neon Sign Co., Inc., 3991 Simon Road (44512). 330783-2470. Fax: 330-783-9704. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ZANESVILLE Kessler Sign Co., P.O. Box 785, Zanesville, OH (437020785). 740-453-0668. Fax: 740-453-5301. 800-6861870. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OKLAHOMA CLINTON Johnson Signs Inc., 10057 N 2250 Rd., Arapaho, OK (73620). 580-323-6454. 800-259-3727. Fax: 580-3230798. E-mail: johnsonsignsok@gmail.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. ELK CITY Signs Unllimited LC, Rt. 4, Box 7265 (73644). 580-2253121. 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 CITY General 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). 405528-5515. Fax: 405-528-5535. E-mail: sales@superior neon.com. Website: www.superiorneon.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. STILLWATER IrwinCustom Sign Co.,LLC 415 East 14th St. (74074). 405372-0657. Fax: 405-743-0919. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TULSA A-Max Signs, 9520 E. 55th Pl. (74145). 918-622-0651. Fax: 918-622-0659. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Acura Neon, Inc., 1801 N. Willow Ave., Broken Arrow, OK (74012). 918-252-2258. 918-252-3738. E-mail: pjanzen@acuraneon.com. Website: www.acuraneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Claude Neon Federal., 1225 N. Lansing Ave. (74106). 918587-7171. Fax: 918-587-7176. Email: james@cnfsigns. com. Website: www.cnfsigns.com.1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

OREGON ALBANY Foress Sign Company, 30255 Hwy. 34, (97321). 541-9285858. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. EUGENE ES&A Sign & Awning Co., 89975 Prairie Rd., Eugene, OR (97402). 541-485-5546. 800-285-3547. Fax: 541-4855813. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Ramsay Signs of Eugene, 204 Jefferson St., (97402). 541342-1769. 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: 541-4855813. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Garrett Sign Company. 811 Harney St. Vancouver, WA. (98660). 360-693-9081. 800-994-1191. Fax: 360-6935948. 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). 503-7774555. 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). 503232-4172. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-8-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. Salem Sign Co. Inc., 1825 Front St. N.E., (97303). 503-3716362. Fax: 503-371-0901. E-mail: signs@salemsign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. THE DALLES Stein Sign, P.O. Box 410, Corbett, OR (97019). 503-6953220. 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.

PENNSYLVANIA 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. MidAtlantic Site Services, LLC., 313 Pennington Avenue, Waterford Works, NJ (08089). 856-768-1744. Fax: 856768-1755. Email: info@midatlanticservices.com. Website: www.midatlanticservices.com.

Nova Sign Group, 117 Cross Keys Rd, Berlin, NJ (08009), 609-268-4610, 877-590-7466, Fax: 609-268-4612. Email: info@novasigngroup.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ALTOONA Altoona Neon & Sign Service, 809 S. 10th St. (16602). 800253-7446. 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) 814-9464663. Fax: 814-944-9554. E-mail: image1990@aol.com. Website: www.imagesignsinc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. BLOOMSBURG 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. 21st Century Signs, 701 First St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA (17701). 570-368-3327. 800-909-2611. Fax: 570-3688270. E-mail: bmiller@21stcenturysigns.com. Website: www.21stcenturysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. BREEZEWOOD Weyand Sign & Neon, 4277 Lincoln Way, Stoystown, PA (15563). 814-893-5524. Fax: 814-893-5733. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. CHAMBERSBURG Baerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sign Service, 5307 Wayne Rd., (17201). 717-2631686. Fax: 717-263-7914. E-mail: baersign@innernet.net. Website: www.baersign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. CRANBERRY Custom Signs Inc., 1535 Millbrook Road (16127). 814-7867232. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.. EXTON Grid Sign Systems, 50 Senn Dr., Chester Springs, PA (19425). 610-458-7510. 888-641-2145. Fax: 610-4587560. E-mail: mrobinson@gridsignsystems.com. Website: www.gridsignsystems.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. GREENSBURG 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. Weyand Sign & Neon, 4277 Lincoln Way, Stoystown, PA (15563). 814-893-5524. Fax: 814-893-5733. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. GROVE CITY Custom Signs Inc., 1535 Millbrook Road (16127). 814-7867232. 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: 717-6247151. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. JOHNSTOWN Weyand Sign & Neon, 4277 Lincoln Way, Stoystown, PA (15563). 814-893-5524. Fax: 814-893-5733. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. MONESSEN Pierre A. Luti Adv. Co., 24 Willow Dr. (15062). 724-6849030. 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: 856663-3816. 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. Email: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: 724-9358788. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

Crest Adv. Co., 1529 Brodhead Rd., P.O. Box 209, Monaca, PA (15061). 724-774-4413. Fax: 724-774-3183. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. READING B & R Signs, 523 Muhlenberg St. (19605-1720). 610-9293136. Fax: 610-929-2008. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SCRANTON Creative Sign Services, 1315 Mt. Cobb Rd., Lake Ariel, PA (18436). 570-689-7030. Fax: 570-689-7031. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. STROUDSBURG Fieseler 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: 570-3688270. E-mail: bmiller@21stcenturysigns.com. Website: www.21stcenturysigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT Coastal Signs, 2583 Bengal St., N. Charleston, SC (294069771). 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: 843-5291485. Email: joe@electricsign.net. Web: www.electricsign. net. 2-3-4-5-6-7 CHARLESTON Coastal Signs, 2583 Bengal St., N. Charleston, SC (294069771). 843-813-5388. E-mail: tom@coastalsigns.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ElectricSign Service. 4200 Dorchester Rd. Charleston, SC (29405). 843-554-3116. 866-529-1413. Fax: 843-5291485. 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.

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COLUMBIA Carolina Custom Signs, 500 Greenwood Rd., 500 Greenwood Rd., W. Columbia, SC (29171) 803-791-7504. 800-3689909. 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: 843-5291485. 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.

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). 605-3363563. 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. Email: 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: 605-8827040. E-mail: ssd@escomfg.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

MEMPHIS B.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). 901388-1212. Fax: 901-388-9485. E-mail: signs@fbalton .com. Website: www.fbalton.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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FLORENCE Tyson Sign Company Inc., P.O. Box 50580, Myrtle Beach, SC (29579). 2487 Hwy. 501 E., Conway, SC (29526). 843448-5168. 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). 843448-5168. 843-448-0535. E-mail: service@tyson sign.com. Website: www.tysonsign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. ORANGEBURG ElectricSign Service. 4200 Dorchester Rd. Charleston, SC (29405). 843-554-3116. 866-529-1413. Fax: 843-5291485. Email: joe@electricsign.net. Web: www.electricsign. net. 2-3-4-5-6-7 ROCK HILL 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. RITE LITE SIGNS, INC., 1000 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC (28027). 800-784-5605. 704-788-7097. Fax: 704-7887091. E-mail: ritelitesigns@ritelitesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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 DAKOTA ABERDEEN Service Signs, 311 S. Roosevelt, P.O. Box 1172, (57401). 605-225-6845. 800-658-3317. Fax: 605-225-1643. Email: sersign@nrctv.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MITCHELL Bruce Sign Company. 40535 254th St. (57301) 605996-5922. 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: 605348-7730. E-mail: bigcsign@hills.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Rosenbaum’s Sign Co., 1650 Samco Rd. (57702). 605342-0481. 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.

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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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. CLARKSVILLE Signs Now, 1537 Ft. Campbell Blvd. (37042). 931-5033030. 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. DICKSON A-1 Signs Inc., Hwy. 96, P.O. Box 247, (37055). 615-4462856. 800-446-0066. Fax: 615-446-6616. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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). 423-2826221. 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: 423282-6222. 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). 865-5466251. Fax: 865-546-6253. E-mail: neonservice@att.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

Signco Inc., 3101 Northwest Park Drive (37921). 865-9472086. 865-947-2087. 865-947-2088. Fax: 865-9472089. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. LEBANON Witt Sign Co. Inc., P.O. Drawer 784, Lebanon, TN (370880784). 615-444-3898. Fax: 615-444-3980. E-mail: sales@wittsign.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: 901-3652730. 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. Email: scotty@scottyssignservice.com com. 2-4-6-7-9. MT. JULIET Witt Sign Co. Inc., P.O. Drawer 784, Lebanon, TN (370880784). 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: 615-7263559. Email: contact@commlightandsign.com. Premier Sign Co. LLC, 1720 Ed Temple Blvd., (37208). 615687-4200. 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 FORGE Snyder Signs, Inc., P.O. Box 3647, CRS (37601). 423-2826221. 800-282-7221. Fax: 423-282-6222. Website: www. snydersigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TEXAS ABILENE Acme Sign & Plastics Co., P.O. Box 2977, Abilene, TX (79604). 1225 Walnut, Abilene, TX (79601). 325-6779469. Fax: 325-677-3926. E-mail: acmesign@camalott .com. Website: www.acmesignandplastics.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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). 806353-3536. 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: 806-3732329. 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 Global Signs Inc., 5105 E. California Parkway, Forth Worth, TX, (76119). 817-834-1123, 1-877-309-2610. Fax: 817-595-3885. Email: contact@global signsinc.com. Website: www.globalsignsinc.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SIGNS MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE CORP. 4610 Mint Way (75236). 817-861-1234. 972-850-3300. 214-339-2227. 800-333-7137. Fax: 214-339-9987 or 972-850-3400. (State Lic. # TSCL 18015, TSCL 18016, TECL 17503). E-mail: 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Lewis Sign, PO Box 1665, 16910 S. IH35 (shipping address only), Buda, TX (78610). 512-312-4555. Fax: 512-3124551. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. 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). 956588-4000. 866-659-1454, 866-659-1454, Fax: 956-5884002. 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: 956-7021759. E-mail: info@hiwayneonsigns.com. Website: www. hiwayneonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. BRYAN 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. COLLEGE STATION Lewis Sign, PO Box 1665, 16910 S. IH35 (shipping address only), Buda, TX (78610). 512-312-4555. Fax: 512-3124551. 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).. 361883-7446. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

Beacon Sign & Lighting, 1234 S. Alexander Avenue, Duncanville, TX (75137). 972-298-2413, Fax: 972-2982453. 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). 214-8264475. 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: 817-6650167. E-mail: deltasigns@delta-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. Global Signs Inc., 5105 E. California Parkway, Forth Worth, TX, (76119). 817-834-1123, 1-877-309-2610. Fax: 817-595-3885. Email: contact@global signsinc.com. Website: www.globalsignsinc.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SIGNS MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE CORP., 4610 Mint Way, Dallas, TX (75236). 214-339-2227. 972-8503300. 817-861-1234. 800-333-7137. Fax: 214-3399987 or 972-850-3400. (State Lic. # TSCL 18015, TSCL 18016, TECL 17503). E-mail: sales@signsmanufacturing. com. Website: www.signsmanufacturing.com. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

EL CAMPO A-VMC Signs, Inc., 102 E. Mockingbird Lane, P.O. Box 3944, Victoria, TX (77903). 361-575-0548. Fax: 361-575-8464. E-mail: info@vmcsigns.com. Website: www.vmcsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Sign Works, 105 E. Brazos (77901). 800-364-2249. 361- 578-6202. Fax: 361-572-0711. E-mail: sales@sign-works.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. EL PASO Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. FORT WORTH Accent Graphics Inc., 523 E. Rock Island Rd., Grand Prairie, TX (75050). 972-399-0333. 800-810-3044. Fax: 800810-3045. 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: 817595-7510. Website: www.advantagecgssigns.com. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9.

Delta Signs, 1802 Hickory Drive. Fort Worth, TX (76117). 817-838-0213. Metro 866-643-3582. Fax: 817-6650167. E-mail: deltasigns@delta-sign.com. 1-2-3-4-56-7-9. Global Signs Inc., 5105 E. California Parkway, Forth Worth, TX, (76119). 817-834-1123, 1-877-309-2610. Fax: 817-595-3885. Email: contact@global signsinc.com. Website: www.globalsignsinc.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Shields Signs, Inc., 3201 S. Cravens Rd., P.O. Box 8432 (76112). 817-457-1140. Fax: 817-457-0719. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. SIGNS MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE CORP., 4610 Mint Way, (75236) 817-861-1234. 214-339-2227. 972850-3300. 800-333-7137. Fax: 214-339-9987 or 972850-3400. (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). 956588-4000. 866-659-1454, 866-659-1454, Fax: 956-5884002. 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: 956-3990757. 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: 956-7021759. E-mail: info@hiwayneonsigns.com. Website: www. hiwayneonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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HOUSTON Ace Advertising Signs, 6211 W. 34th Street, Houston, TX (77092). 713-682-1678. 800-967-6668. Fax: 713-6821677. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

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). 281-4447737. 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: 281-9879443. E-mail: nec@neonelectric.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Quality Signs, Inc., 10205 Market St., (77029). 713-6719222. FAX: 713-674-3837. 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). 806744-1161. Fax: 806-744-9628. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Haden Signs of Texas, Inc., 1102 30th St., (79405). 806744-4404. Fax: 806-744-1327. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. lufkin Monday 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). 956588-4000. 866-659-1454, 866-659-1454, Fax: 956-5884002. 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: 956-7021759. E-mail: info@hiwayneonsigns.com. Website: www. hiwayneonsigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. nacogdoches Monday 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). 210657-2357. Fax: 210-657-6760. E-mail: chrisf@fsgi.com. Website: www.fsgi.com. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. State Sign Corporation, 7630 Hansen Rd. (77061). 713-9431832. 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: 512-3124551. E-mail: john@lewissign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. LAREDO A-1 Signs W.S.L., 20286 FM 2252 (78266) 830-609-6246 office. 830-609-2220 shop. Fax: 830-609-4660. 1-2-34-5-6-7-8-9. 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. longview Design Center Signs, 3501 SSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX (75701), 903-561-4995. 866-561-4995. Fax: 903-5614444. 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). 806441-5118, 806-789-5616. Fax: 806-924-7597. Email: jfeaster.allsigns@yahoo.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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Lewis Sign, PO Box 1665, 16910 S. IH35 (shipping address only), Buda, TX (78610). 512-312-4555. Fax: 512-3124551. E-mail: john@lewissign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. san marcos 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. TEMPLE 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: 512-3124551. E-mail: john@lewissign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. TEXARKANA Hightech 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Whatley Sign Co., 1109 E. 51st St., Texarkana, TX (71854). 870-773-2139. Toll Free: 877-255-7446. Fax: 870-7725703. E-mail: dwhatley@whatleysign.com. website: www. whatleysign.com 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

TYLER Design Center Signs, 3501 SSW Loop 323, Tyler, TX (75701), 903-561-4995. 866-561-4995. Fax: 903-5614444. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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. WACO 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: 512-3124551. E-mail: john@lewissign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. WICHITA FALLS Image Advertising Co., 812 Waco St., (76301). P.O. Box 2225 (76307). 940-766-4307. Fax: 940-766-0014. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9.

UTAH CEDAR CITY Rainbow Sign & Banner Inc. 244 North Westview Dr., #1, (84720). 435-628-5107, 800-319-3545. Fax: 435-6280499. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. LOGAN YESCO. 1651 North 1000 West, Logan, UT (84321). 435774-8800. 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. OREM 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, 997 North, 1580 West, Orem, UT (84057). 801226-1600. Fax: 801-762-0036. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. SALT LAKE CITY 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. Gillies Signs & Design, 1760 S. Redwood Rd., (84104). 801-973-4330. Fax: 801-973-9935. 800-359-7446. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. Image Sign & Lighting, 11474 S., 3060 W., S. Jordan, UT (84095). 801-364-3273. Fax: 801-364-3276. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9 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. 181 East Riverside Dr., St. George, UT (874790). 435-628-5107, 800-319-3545. Fax: 435-628-0499. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. YESCO, 4679 S. River Rd. St. George, UT (84790). 435-6280350. Fax: 435-628-3090. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

VERMONT Twin State Signs Inc., 14 Gauthier Dr., Essex Junction, VT (05452-2825). 802-872-8949. 800-696-7289.1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

VIRGINIA ARK Sign Services, Inc., 3622 East St., Hyattsville, MD (20785). 301-384-1300. 888-275-SIGN(7446). Fax: 301384-1304. 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: 703-7802453. 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: 410-4375336. Website: www.gablesigns.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. arlington 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. BRISTOL Bristol Sign Co., P.O. Box 16938, Bristol, VA (24209-6938). 276-669-0811. 800-736-6180. Fax: 276-669-7120. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. CHARLOTTESVILLE Hightech Signs Electrical, 2165 Seminole Trail (22901). 800482-6603. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. CHESAPEAKE Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: sales@talleyanchor.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. COLONIAL HEIGHTS Moore Sign Corp., 901 Old Bermuda Hundres Rd., Chester, VA (23836). 804-748-5836. Fax: 804-748-3055. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. DANVILLE Gary’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. FAIRFAX Gable Signs & Graphics, Inc., 7440 Fort Smallwood Rd., Baltimore, MD (21226). 410-255-6400. Fax: 410-4375336. 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. FREDRICKSBURG Moore Sign Corp., 901 Old Bermuda Hundres Rd., Chester, VA (23836). 804-748-5836. Fax: 804-748-3055. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. HAMPTON Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757545-8802. 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: 540434-8561. 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: 434-9746898. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. NEWPORT NEWS Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757545-8802. 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). 757545-8802. 800-229-6366. Fax: 757-543-9132. Email: sales@talleyanchor.com. Website: www.talleyanchor.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. PORTSMOUTH Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757545-8802. 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). 804-2334343. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-8-9. Moore Sign Corp., 901 Old Bermuda Hundres Rd., Chester, VA (23836). 804-748-5836. Fax: 804-748-3055. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Superior Sign Productions, 2510 Willis Rd., Richmond, VA (23237). 804-271-5685.Fax: 804-743-9250. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9.

Talley Sign Co., 1908 Chamberlayne Ave., P.O. Box 27386. (23261). 800-842-6366. 804-649-0325. Fax: 804-6431721. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

ROANOKE Budget Signs LLC, 3122 Williamson Rd., (24012). 540362-2043. 800-937-2475. Fax: 540-265-1909. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. STAUNTON Hightech Signs Electrical, 2165 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA (22901). 800-482-6603. Fax: 434-9746898. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. VIRGINIA BEACH Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757545-8802. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Talley-Anchor Sign Co., 1044 Ruritan Blvd. (23324). 757545-8802. 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: 540-5821475. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

WASHINGTON ABERDEEN Phoenix Sign Company, P.O. Box 497 (98520). 360-5321111. Fax: 360-533-7016. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9. AUBURN Lumin-Art Signs, Inc., 3931 B St. NW (98001). 800-9258625. 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. CHEHALIS Esco 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. Email: eaglesigns@charterinternet.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Quality Sign Service, Inc. 9312 W. 10th Ave., Kennewick, WA (99336). 509-586-0585. Fax: 509-628-1399. E-mail: quirt@qualitysigns.cc. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MOUNT VERNON Meyer Sign & Advertising Co. Inc., 2608 Hwy. 99 South (98273). 360-424-1325. 800-285-4598. Fax: 360-4245212. 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: 360-4284975. 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. Email: 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. RENTON Insignia 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9.

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: 509533-9353. Website: arcticLandE@comcast.net. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Baldwin Sign Company, 6409 N. Pittsburg P.O. Box 6819, Spokane, WA. (99217). 509-489-9191. Fax: 509-4893117. 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. 800-2251014. 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) 253-4733323. Fax: 253-472-3107. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9 YESCO 7515A E. Portland Ave. Tacoma, WA (98404). 253722-5753. 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: 360-6935948. 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. WENATCHEE Graybeal 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). 509453-5511. 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). 509248-5080. Fax: 509-248-5082. Email: leon@wellssign.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

WEST VIRGINIA CHARLES TOWN W.J. Strickler Signs, Inc., 16803 S. Notley Rd., Hagerstown, MD (21740). 301-790-3555. 800-222-0387. Fax: 301582-1475. 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. 12-3-4-5-6-7-9. 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). 717-2631686. 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. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. W.J. Strickler Signs, Inc., 16803 S. Notley Rd., Hagerstown, MD. (21740). 301-790-3555. 800-222-0387. Fax: 301582-1475. 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, (265070040). 304-599-1854. Fax: 304-599-5852. www. cityneon.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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WISCONSIN Alpha Neonx Sign & Lighting, LLC. 11607 W. Dearborn Ave., Milwaukee, WI (53226). 414-431-6688. Fax: 414-4314949. E-mail: info@alpha-neonx.com. Website: www. alpha-neonx.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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La CROSSE La Crosse Sign Co., Inc., 1450 Oak Forest Dr., (54650). 608781-1450. Fax: 608-781-1451. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MADISON Capital City Neon Sign Co., Inc., 2714 Industrial Dr., (53713). 608-222-1881. Fax: 608-222-1889. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. J.N.B. Signs Inc., 1221 Venture Dr., Suite 1, Janesville, WI (53546) 608-754-6338. 800-243-7997. Fax: 608-7547822. 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. manitowoc RLO Sign Inc., 1030 Ontario Ave. (53081) 920-457-6602. Fax: 920-457-2399. E-mail: officerlo@charter.net. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. MILWAUKEE Sign-Craft, Inc., 8635 Hollander Dr., Franksville, WI (53126). 262-886-9595. Fax: 262-886-9581. E-mail: signcraft@ tds.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. RACINE Sign-Craft, Inc., 8635 Hollander Dr., Franksville, WI (53126). 262-886-9595. Fax: 262-886-9581. E-mail: signcraft@ tds.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. sheboygan RLO Sign Inc., 1030 Ontario Ave. (53081) 920-457-6602. Fax: 920-457-2399. E-mail: officerlo@charter.net. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. SUPERIOR Lakehead Sign Co., Inc., 910 Hammond Ave., Superior, WI (54880). 715-394-6480. Fax: 715-395-7867. 1-2-3-45-6-7-9. 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: 218729-6434. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. WAUSAU D & L Signs, Inc., 5307 Fuller St., Weston, WI (54476). 715359-8846. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

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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). 715-8350501. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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 LAC Signs& Screenprinting, N 5528 Miranda Way, (54937). 920921-7181. 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 920-3379175. 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). 800536-7446. Fax: 920-983-9145. E-mail: sales@jonessign .com. Website: www.jonessign.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. Reinhold Sign Service, Inc., 2070 Holmgren Way, (54304) 920-494-7161. Fax: 920-494-8720. E-mail: Sales@ ReinholdSigns.com. Website: www.ReinholdSigns.com. 5-6-7-9. KENOSHA Sign-Craft, Inc., 8635 Hollander Dr., Franksville, WI (53126). 262-886-9595. Fax: 262-886-9581. E-mail: signcraft@ tds.net. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

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Bar-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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Nix Sign Co., 5025 W. Yellowstone Hwy. (82604). 307-2351997. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. CODY Sign Products Inc., 1664 Terra Ave., P.O. Box 482, Sheridan, WY. (82801). 307-672-3145. 800-532-4753. Fax: 406252-6654. E-mail: sales@signproductsinc.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. GILLETTE Conrad’s Big C. Signs Inc., 1740 E. North Street, Rapid City, SD (57701). 605-348-8744. 800-456-5328. Fax: 605348-7730. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. Sign Products Inc., 1664 Terra Ave., P.O. Box 482, Sheridan, WY. (82801). 307-672-3145. 800-532-4753. Fax: 406252-6654. E-mail: sales@signproducts inc.com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

rock springs Gordon Sign, 1805 Pacific Ave., Cheyenne, WY (82007). 307-637-7446, Fax: 307-637-6609. Email: rparmenter@ gordonsign.com. Website: www.gordonsign.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9. SHERIDAN Sign Products Inc., 1664 Terra Ave., P.O. Box 482, Sheridan, WY. (82801). 307-672-3145. 800-532-4753. Fax: 406252-6654. E-mail: sales@signproductsinc.com. 1-2-34-5-6-7-9.

CANADA Grant 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. 800-8821018. 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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. 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. 1-2-34-5-6-7-8-9. MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK Hansen Signs, 60 Halifax St., Moncton, NB E1C 9R9, 506859-7600. Fax: 506-859-4095. E-mail: hansensi@nbnet .nb.ca. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO Dial 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, ONTARIO Golden Triangle Sign/GT signs.com, Ottawa, Ontario, 613253-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. 1-23-4-5-6-7-9. MONTREAL-QUEBEC Barbo Signs, Inc., 395 Boul Industriel, St. Eustache J7R 5R3, 450-473-0783. Fax: 450-473-9066. E-mail: pbisaillon@bardosigns.com. Website: www.barbosigns. com. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9.

PUERTO RICO SAN 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 #:00RL2-123450-00840.1-23-4-5-6-7-8-9.

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EDITORIALLY SPEAKING

“After years on the job, some crane operators believe they have little to learn.”

By Robin Donovan

Operator Error As crane certification deadlines approach, a battle over NCCCO’s reach.

I2014 f you’re a crane operator, trainer, or tester, November will be a stressful month. By November 10 , th

U.S. crane operators must be certified, per OSHA. J.R. Williams, a commissioner for the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), warns that sign company employees who don’t operate cranes for the majority of their job “are probably going to need some pretty intensive training.” Even experienced operators can fail the exams, thanks to the twin intimidations of clipboard-laden inspectors and written tests. OSHA exclusions and new winch-rerating kits will allow some companies to avoid certification, but others should allow ample time for training and testing, Williams said. George Leach, who co-owns Kansas Construction Safety Service LLC, estimates 80% of his trainees pass the test’s written portion, and 60% pass the practical exam. “For these guys to receive NCCCO certification, it shows that they are the best of the best,” he said. Williams, who also runs the East Texas Crane Academy, told me his students pass the written and practical exams at rates around 90% and 75-80%, respectively. Industry-wide, Williams said, pass rates are lower. He cited poor instruction (“There just aren’t that many of us out there who are doing it [teaching] effectively”) and operators who take the test without preparation, a situation Leach termed “operator arrogance.” Leach explained that after years on the job, some crane operators believe they have little to learn. “They can take the test without any training, but the pass rate’s dismal,” Williams said, pointing to language barriers, learning disabilities and inattentiveness as additional testing barriers. As the deadline nears, more agencies seek OSHA approval to certify crane operators. An OSHA representative confirmed at least four such organizations: the NCCCO, Crane Institute of America, Intl. Union of Operating Engineers, and the National Center for Construction Education and Research. John Nypl, who owns the California Crane School (CCS), recently lost a lawsuit against the NCCCO in which he alleged business interference and violations of California’s antitrust and unfair competition laws. In a recent interview, he stated his students “have the highest pass rates in the country,” noting this results in less (indirect) testing revenue for the NCCCO. It’s hardly the first legal action between Nypl and the NCCCO. A 2005 intellectual-property lawsuit yielded a settlement and a permanent injunction against Nypl. Joseph Alioto, Nypl’s lawyer, said his client purchased copies of NCCCO exams: “It was a stupid mistake by 120 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JULY 2011

him to do it, regardless of his reason. He didn’t need the exams. And the evidence is, he didn’t use them.” As part of the settlement, Nypl returned the exams. NCCCO Executive Director Graham Brent said the NCCCO gave CCS teaching materials obtained from a whistleblower to its attorneys for safekeeping. A subsequent suit found that Nypl violated the injunction; it is currently under appeal. To Nypl, one thing stands out: “The more tests you take, the more money they make.” Although the NCCCO is a nonprofit, it splits testing fees with the Intl. Assessment Institute, a for-profit testing provider. Originally funded by manufacturer, contractor and industry-association contributions, the NCCCO is now fully funded by candidate test revenue, according to Brent. The question of “pass rates” lingers. Nypl claims his pass rate is calculated based on the number of attempts and number of passes; if you take the test 10 times, but pass once, that’s 10%. In an email, Brent described a seemingly different calculation: “In discussions about pass rates, NCCCO does not differentiate between candidates who pass at the first attempt and those who pass after two or more attempts.” The NCCCO is governed by a nine-member board, with 48 commissioners (including 18 alternates) who represent nine sectors of the crane industry, including crane schools. The commissioners meet twice a year to establish policy and operational procedures, according to Williams. Still, “it’s not just a group of training schools,” he said. Brent told me board members, who determine commission actions, aren’t affiliated with crane schools. Even the commission, he said, only has a few crane-school operators. NCCCO supporters are vocal and powerful. Darrel Wilkerson, Jr., the vice president of Wilkie Mfg., said the NCCCO “really holds its credentials at a high standard.” Leach will only work with the NCCCO, which he calls “a very professionally run organization.” Still, Nypl’s legal team alleges judicial errors, and is planning to appeal the most recent verdict against Nypl and the CCS. The two sides confirm the need for more skilled crane teachers. Testing pass rates – whatever they are – could improve. So, if you’re debating the expense of training and testing, don’t skimp and don’t delay. Find a teacher with a high pass rate on the written and practical exams. Retesting fees, I hear, can be hefty. n

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