Sign Industry News

  All boaters instantly recognize this No Wake Sign which forces them to slow down after they have been cruising along the water without a care in the world. Annoying most, this sign is seen as a detriment to the fun celebrations. In many instances, boaters will ignore this sign as a way to not ruin their good time with their family and friends. Doing this can cause serious harm to the surrounding area and many boaters because they do not understand the significance of slowing down will put the area at a much higher risk of preventable damage than...

The Stop Sign, something we come across everyday and annoys many of us. Especially, when there is not a single car or person on the road when we pull up to one. The Stop Sign came to existence in Detroit, Michigan in 1915. It was originally Black lettering on a White background and was smaller than the signs you see today. Back then, signs were only 24x24 compared to the 30x30 standards of signs today. In fact, the first stop sign was not even an octagon, it was a square.  The Octagon shape didn’t come into existence until 1935 when...

Do I need an ADA sign? Are you breaking the law at your business without even knowing it? The Americans with Disabilities Act is one of the most commonly broken laws in the workplace and if you are caught without proper ADA signs you are looking at a very hefty fine of up to $75,000. The Americans with Disabilities Act is a law that regulates the accessibility for people who are disabled by requiring companies to have signage that is easy to read, not only visually but through touch with the use of Braille.  Any sign that is considered an...