Project Case Studies

PARAMOUNT THEATER RESTORATION

From Historic Photo to Grand Marquee

Challenge: Recreating the iconic marquee of the Paramount Theater from a black and white photo.

Solution: With extensive research and innovative methods, we faithfully recreated the historic signage of the Paramount Theater, incorporating its original color schemes and bulb animations based on the memories of past visitors.

Result: The restored marquee is now a beloved landmark, rekindling community ties to the theater's past. Featured in Sign Business magazine, it serves as inspiration for others in the industry.

BURKE FOODS

Ensuring Sign Stability Amid Climate Challenges

Challenge: Burke Foods, situated in Nevada, IA, faced the need for a sign resilient to the area's climate fluctuations.

Solution: Our team manufactured specialty mounting brackets designed to accommodate the sign's expansion and contraction.

Results: With the custom brackets in place, the sign was securely installed, providing Burke Foods with peace of mind regarding its longevity and resistance to environmental challenges.

HOTEL INDIGO

Conquering Sky-High Challenges

Challenge: Hotel Indigo, situated in the bustling downtown area of Rochester, MN, faced limiting space constraints for sign installation.

Solution: To overcome this obstacle, our team secured a 185-foot man lift, the largest available in the US, to install the new sign.

Results: Despite the space constraints, the sign was successfully installed, meeting the customer's needs and enhancing the hotel's visibility in the busy city center.

MIDWEST INDOOR STORAGE

Overcoming Shipping Challenges

Challenge: Transportation logistics posed a significant obstacle due to the sign’s large size exceeding standard shipping dimension.

Solution: Our team crafted a custom crate allowing the sign to ship at a forty-five-degree angle, fitting securely within a semi-truck's confines.

Results: Receiving their sign intact and ready for installation, our team highlighted our precision and problem-solving skills, while minimizing disruption and maximizing visibility for their business.

VERIZON

Precision in Small Signage

Challenge: In 2009, Verizon sought to implement channel letters of remarkably small dimensions, posing a significant challenge in a time before advanced technology was readily available.

Solution: Undeterred by industry skepticism, our team embraced the challenge, handcrafted the channel letters to meet Verizon's exact specifications.

Results: With our expertise, Verizon successfully implemented their redesigned brand identity, strengthened by the precise execution of the smaller-scale signage.

HOPE CHURCH

Signage Solutions for Historic Harmony

Challenge: Hope Church needed a sign compliant with historic district regulations, posing size and design constraints to preserve the area's heritage.

Solution: We designed a sign maximizing size allowances while blending with surrounding architecture, collaborating with city officials for seamless regulatory compliance

Result: Our solution satisfied Hope Church's needs, respecting the district's historical significance, showcasing our adeptness at creative problem-solving and regulatory adherence.

HOLIDAY INN SIGN REPAIR

Solutions 100 Feet Up

Challenge: Repairing a towering hundred-foot Holiday Inn sign was challenging due to limited panel access.

Solution: Our team executed meticulous repairs without removing the sign, using specialized training to access and fix it through a 12-inch square opening.

Results: The sign was restored without removal, minimizing downtime and guest inconvenience while upholding the Holiday Inn brand's integrity and aesthetics.

PREFERRED OUTLETS

Elevated Sign Graphics Application

Challenge: Preferred Outlets needed graphics applied to a 19 x 27 foot sign, rendering ground-level application unfeasible due to it's unique size.

Solution: Our vinyl team applied graphics while suspended in the air using pick ladders, directly onto the polycarbonate facing before installing it onto the sign.

Results: By demonstrating dedication to unconventional problem-solving, we ensured that even the most challenging applications could be executed with refined skills and expertise.

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