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  1. Production Manager - Interior Signage - Greensboro, NC

    Compensation $50,000 to $60,000 Annually + Potential Monthly Bonus Benefits Offered 401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision Employment Type Full-Time Graphic Components is looking for an experienced production manager. Experience in the sign industry is not required, however we are looking for...
  2. Door Numbered Signs, looking for supplier

    Hi, We are a wholesale only fabricator and assuming you are a sign company we may be able to make those for you. If you would like a quote please email to me your drawings and quantities along with your company info. My email is vince@graphiccomponents.com
  3. How is ShopVox working for you?

    We switched to ShopVox Pro in Decemebr 2017 and we are getting a tremendous value from it. The switch over was done over the weekend and 99.99% of all our data migrated without a hitch. It took a few weeks to get used to the new interface and processes. We are glad we changed and are getting...
  4. Discussion National installs

    You are asking people to give you something for free that they have worked hard to create for themselves. I suggest you get to work on putting together your own customer list.
  5. Signmaking is territorial, and that can hurt

    I suggest that you identify your competitor and learn as much as you can about them. See if they have any legitimate competitive advantages and see if you can overcome that thru investment in equipment or process hang in there with your client and keep providing the great service that you...
  6. Are sign professionals just giving up?

    Rick makes very good points. The spectrum of customers is wide with price only customers at one end, price is no object at the other and alot in between. Part of the process of evolving/growing your business is identifying the customers that are the best match your capabilities and focusing...
  7. Suggestions Arete channel letter bender

    Those machines make good boat anchors. Seriously Arete has been out of business for several years and I recall a post in Sign Syndicate in 2010 where people were having a very difficult time finding the software and replacement parts for these. I think that some of the people associated with...
  8. Pan face without metal brake

    Lord adhesive generates alot of heat while curing and will distort the plastic core of acm. That distortion will show on the face of the sign
  9. How is business so far this year?

    So far this year we are up 62.4%. That is on top of a 37% increase in 2017. We budgeted for a 20% increase this year and are very pleasantly surprised with the amount coming in. All of our customers are Sign Companies and we are hearing from most that they are quite busy this year.
  10. Flatbed techs wanted PDS Equipment Nashville,TN

    PDS is our vendor and we are super happy with them!
  11. Looking For Sign Business For Sale

    I suggest that you contact Rich. He has had several listings in your range in the past and I bet he has some now. Rich Heaton Transworld Business Advisors of the Lowcountry 1941 Savage Rd. Suite 500-B Charleston, SC 29407 843-852-2025 office 843-852-2926 fax 803-682-0957 mobile...
  12. What sign software does everyone use?

    Most of the people that i have met that make a living "designing" vs. manufacturing use Corel. Most of the larger sign companies that I deal with use corel.
  13. Pylon Sign?

    You need to hire an engineering company to help you design the correct structure. Sign engineering firm will be best as they can help you with sources for the components too. Try these guys. Fair pricing and great work... Elrod Engineering
  14. Customer mix?

    Avoid consumers focus on businesses that can provide repeat business and who appreciate the value of your work
  15. In dire need for a supplier of .080 alum

    These guys will take great care of you - Sign Blanks | Wrisco Industries Inc.
  16. Net Profit Margin

    it seems that many people have different definitions of "Net" profit margin. Here is the definition I use. Net Profit is the sum left after paying for all materials, labor, overhead expenses (rent, insurance, etc) and taxes. for large publicly held companies 8% to 12% is very respectable...
  17. Suggestions Possible Scam or am I losing it?

    Number One lesson I have learned in 14 years in the sign business - "Trust Your Gut"
  18. Sign material help please

    subsurface print and paint (Matthews brushed Aluminum). We can produce these for you.
  19. Looking for a supplier for Edge lit Letters

    Try AI Innovations - Slimbrite Letters AI Innovations - AI Innovations | Wholesale Signs, Channel Letters, Awnings
  20. ADA /Directional Signs adhesive question

    for the layers use 3M 467 full coverage adhesive. The security plates, in my experience are either acrylic or aluminum cut slightly undersized to the size of the sign. Usually these are mechanically attached to the wall using counter sunk screws and anchors. Attach your signs to the security...
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