Blogs

Political and Re-Election Signage

A well loved local politician, who shall remain nameless, recently approached SignWorks to do a re-election event campaign banner. We were, of course, thrilled to be of help and to provide a photo realistic picture style banner with lettering using her signature...

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A Sign Should Be As Unique As You Are!

A Sign is a custom rendition of who you are. From banner to building façade it should reflect your personal signature whether you are conveying a heartfelt thank you or birthday wish on a banner, or designing an elegant entryway or reception/lobby sign. The colors and...

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A Property Management Partnership

A local commercial property management company is deciding on a new look for their signage and rather than develop a sign criteria themselves has decided to use the services of their local sign manufacturer to streamline the process.  Some of the tasks at hand will...

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Wall Wraps: Enhancing Your Retail Decor

Want to create the Paris bistro feel at your local eatery? Or, how about big waves dressing up the walls of the surfing and wave board shop? What about a Mexican desert scene covering the walls of the local burrito shop? You get the idea. Using thematic or pictorially...

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Commercial Tenant: Sign Criteria

So you have just signed your commercial lease and you love your new space. You have visions of exactly how to decorate your new place and can’t wait to get started. You’ve decided that a big bold multicolored neon sign out front will give you just the visibility you...

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Why Laminate?

The simple truth is that lamination protects your print from damage or scraping. Solvent based inks, like those used at SignWorks, can last up to two years outdoors but laminating the print regardless of the material its mounted to will extend the life even further....

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New Addition to the SignWorks Family

We’re growing again! A. Rosanna Schroeder is joining SignWorks to manage the sales and marketing function. Her outgoing personality and field service background make her ideally suited for this role. A former Research Associate with several large Bay Area biotech...

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Sporting Event Signage

There is no shortage of signage at most sporting events and this is where we Americans see corporate branding at work. From basketball field to football and soccer fields, there is no shortage of advertising signage from most consumer goods and big name fast food...

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Times Square Billboard Goes Solar . . .

The Ricoh Eco Board Times Square billboard measuring more than 6,000 sq. ft., is now powered entirely by wind and sun. The 62 solar panels and 24 thin-film, photovoltaic solar modules are illuminated by 16 LED floodlights. In addition, 90% of the signs power is...

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Vehicle Graphics: Cast or Calendered Vinyl?

Cast vinyl is manufactured using a different process than calendered vinyl. Though the two vinyls appear similar, they actually function differently. Cast vinyl is the more appropriate choice for vehicle graphics. Despite its premium pricing when compared to...

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You Want it When?!

Everyone wants to deliver products timely and help their customers meet even the tightest deadline, but sometimes the timeframes are totally unrealistic. We were recently asked to deliver a significant quantity of signs in one week. Mind you the materials were not...

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Does Certification Matter?

If you’re a local government agency or commercial builder working on government funded projects, then using a state or local certified sign company can help you to meet goals established by these agencies for the participation of small, local, woman owned and minority...

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