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L&H Companies
Company Overview Who We Are L&H Companies is a nationally recognized provider of architectural signage solutions. We perform extensive services ranging from engineering through permit acquisition and installation. L&H maintains a 70,000 square-foot manufacturing facility that combines state-of-the-art equipment with one of the most advanced printing systems in the United States. Staffed by certified fabricators with over 100 years of combined experience, the facility boasts a vast product manufacturing area. For almost a quarter of a century, L&H Companies has helped design, fabricate and install the leading-edge signage customers demand.
Key Strengths Design Excellence: We take great pride in our creative processes and won’t compromise your design intent due to our investment in the latest technologies. L&H has a strong track record of working with major design firms. Due to our innovative materials and equipment we can provide designers with limitless design capabilities in their signage concepts. In short, if you can design it, we can build it. Workforce: Our employees are all highly trained and skilled, with over 10 decades of combined manufacturing and fabrication experience. We pride ourselves on our dedication to quality. Project Management: Extensive experience with multiple projects ensures our project management team has the logistical and planning skills necessary to make every project a success. Our experienced team of engineers and project managers will collaborate with you to move from the drawing board to tangible product while maintaining the project’s deadline. Location: L&H Companies headquarters is located in Reading, Pennsylvania with three nationwide division offices in Charlotte, NC; Tampa Bay, FL ; and San Antonio, TX. Our centrally located facilities are convenient to several major metropolitan areas and are only minutes from key interstate highways, allowing us to easily serve our clients no matter their location.
Reading, PA
*Headquarters
North Carolina Texas
Florida
Our Industries We Serve Expertise Areas L&H Companies has developed signage for prestigious clients in many industries - and our capabilities continue to evolve and grow with every project. Our experience and expertise spans nationally for any type of industry, however, below are a few top industries we have vast knowledge in developing custom architectural signage and solutions. L&H is incredibly lucky to work with partners in a variety of industries who share our commitment to great work.
Airport
Education
Entertainment
Financial
Grocery
Healthcare
Retail
Sports
Transit
Capabilities The following pages include:
Design-Assist Project Management The SCRUM Process Engineering 3D Modeling Capability Cutting-Edge Facility The L&H Advantage Custom Fabrication Flow’s Mach 4 Series Waterjet Prototyping ADA Compliant Software Quality Control Nationwide Installation Safety Commitment
Design-Assist Our Process Design-Assist (DA) is a method by which L&H Companies, as a key subcontractor, is retained, prior to the completion of design, to assist in the development of the design and construction documents. This process helps to optimize project costs and constructibility efficiency prior to construction. During the design phase, our role is to support the architect and/or designer with the overall project development. Preconstruction involvement is key to providing pricing support, value engineering, code reviews, constructability knowledge, schedule and manpower analysis, early procurement, and field investigations to help assist the design team.
Design-Assist
Traditional Design-Bid-Build
Design-Assist Deliverables • Obtain a clear and complete understanding of the overall design intent. • Provide GMP proposal and track the costs to ensure the developing design stays within budget. • Work with design team to develop VE options and submit cost savings for review. • Provide estimating updates as scope evolves between milestone estimates. • Maintain the intended functionality and level of quality from design documents. • Provide detailed engineering drawings and revise as needed to maintain design intent including comments on construction means and methods, alternative strategies, and drawing conflicts. • Provide detailed schedule for all phases of our scope. • Fabricate, deliver and install each item in scope. • Apply for and seek approval on permits for signs as engineering is completed.
Project Management Making Your Project Successful. Our project management team’s mission and focus, every day, is on your project to ensure 100% success. Experienced team of project managers that collaborate with you to move from the drawing board to tangible product in one streamlined process. An understanding of the challenges decision makers face and the tight deadlines that come with projects. Well organized and focused on the details to complete your project successfully and on time. PM staff is required to conduct a weekly project review and recap internally. Project management leaders have completed the Penn State University Project Management Certificate Program, with all project managers to be finished with the certificate program by 2019. KeyedIn, One Drive, Sign Chart, and Remote Desktop software programs are used by the PM team giving the ability to link all the different aspects of a project together allowing for accurate tracking to drive project success. Project Manager has the capability to login to any project on-site and make immediate changes or share project details with customer.
The SCRUM Process An agile framework for completing projects using a team-based approach to project management. Recurrent cycles Small, high-functioning, collaborative teams Multiple methodologies Continuous evolution
Customer involvement Decision making from real-world results Processes encourage sustainable development Exceed the client’s expectations
Overview of SCRUM at L&H Companies: A product owner creates a prioritized wish list called a product backlog. Team consists of key individuals from various areas within L&H Companies such as Engineering, Project Management, Leadership, Fabrication, and Installation. During sprint planning, the L&H team identifies the project components breaking them down into prioritized sections to be completed, reviewed, adjusted, and implemented. The L&H team has a certain amount of time — a sprint — to complete its work, but it meets each day to assess its progress (Daily Stand-Up). During the sprint, the Scrum Master (head Project Manager) keeps the team focused on its goal. At the end of the sprint, the product will be ready to ship and install. The sprint ends with a sprint review and retrospective. As the next sprint begins, the team chooses another portion of the product backlog and begins working again.
Engineering Our in-house engineering services allow for the engineer to be involved in all stages of the project ensuring accuracy, from conception to real product. Daily collaboration across our engineering and design functions confirms your ideas and design intents are meticulously followed through the fabrication and install phases. This collaborative and holistic process keeps you informed as well, and provides you with prototypes of your project before fabrication, so you can visualize the end result in regards to scale, materials, and finishes. Currently, our engineering services can be State Sealed in 39 states.
Software Programs Our department uses the following software programs with over 20 years of combined experience in: - SOLIDWORKS - CorelDRAW - Adobe Creative Suite - SketchUp - RevitÂŽ Software - WorkFlow Manager (Photopolymer Sign Production) - AutoCAD - FlowXpert3D (Flow Waterjet Software)
Engineering Atlanta Braves Sun Trust Park Engineer Drawings Rotating “A”
3D Modeling Capability Our software programs are used by our engineers to create robust architectural designs including options for MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) and structural engineering in construction 3D models. Below are examples of a recent exterior projects that L&H Companies did in the programs.
Cutting-Edge Facility Advanced 70,000 Sq. Ft. Fabrication Facility L&H Companies maintains a 70,000 square-foot manufacturing facility that combines state-of-the-art equipment with one of the most advanced printing systems in the United States. Staffed by certified fabricators with over 100 years of combined experience, the facility boasts a vast product manufacturing area that includes a pre-fabrication, fabrication, painting, welding, routing, vinyl, wiring and assembly, and printing departments. L&H Companies operates one of the largest forming machines on the East Coast capable of forming and molding the most intricate of shapes. Other machining specialties include precision water jet cutting of any shape or font in any material to easily fabricate unique, custom signage in a variety of styles including 3D cutout letters and ADA-compliant Braille signs. L&H Companies can also produce photo-polymer signs in multiple gauges on a clear base that allows for subsurface graphics and painting as well as the traditional surface paint method of finishing.
The L&H Advantage The Quality You Demand. The Performance Your Project Needs. L&H Companies gives our clients increased application possibilities and printing effects that provide more flexibility and customization in sign design. Our EFI VUTEk H3 LED Printer uses a revolutionary ultradrop technology to print in-line with a unique three-layer capability offering. This groundbreaking printer produces vibrant colors superior in hue when compared to washed-out colors from standard digital printers. It also means we can offer a larger array of colors and impeccable color accuracy at an affordable price. And with only two in the country, it’s an advantage our customer’s get when working with L&H Companies on their project. Some of the vast capabilities of this printer include: · Increased application possibilities and printing effects
· Flexible ink printing with 6” draw
· More flexibility and customization in sign design
· 3D layering process
· White ink printing capabilities
· Precise color match technology
Custom Fabrication Making Your Ideas a Reality. L&H Companies offers expert sign fabrication based on 25 years of industry experience and research. No project is too multifaceted. Our skilled fabricators can create something as operational as it is unique. By applying our team’s skills using a wide range of materials, processes, newly introduced methods, and cutting-edge equipment, our fabrication department combines computer-driven accuracy with skilled craftsmanship and finishing techniques to create one-of-a kind signs. Our ability to cut, weld, paint and fabricate is unparalleled with 95% custom fabrication and only 5% extrusion used. If you can design it, we can develop a state-of-the-art 3D rendering – and then build it. When other sign companies say it can’t be done, challenge L&H Companies with your vision and watch it come to life. L&H Companies is the recognized industry leader in custom sign fabrication and installation.
Flow’s Mach 4 Series Waterjet Giving our clients increased application possibilities. When we invest in our shop, we want it to be with products that are highspeed so our customers can reap the benefits on their project. That’s why L&H Companies invested in the Flow Mach Waterjet because of it’s precise cutting accuracy at speeds up to 400 inches per minute. A faster waterjet stream uses less abrasive and excels at 3D cutting for unlimited shapes and fonts on material up to 4 inches. This machine allows L&H to easily fabricate unique, custom signage in a variety of styles including 3D cutout letters and ADA-compliant Braille signs. What does that mean for our clients? Increased possibilities that result in lower costs and quicker turnaround time.
L&H Companies is committed to sustainable business practices for the welfare of future generations. The Flow Mach Waterjet aligns with this commitment by recycling and reusing the abrasive and water to power the machine. Also, less heat is produced into the environment with the use of no laser.
Prototyping Ensuring Your Project’s Success. L&H Companies is home to some of the most advanced technology in the industry, which allows for designing and fabricating custom prototypes based entirely on the client’s needs. At L&H, we understand the importance of prototyping and how it drives the success of a project, while reducing project completion time as well. Our team of cutting-edge engineers can turn around a prototype in two weeks or less, depending on the project. In addition, our Director of Engineering and Creative Director work closely and are fully immersed in development and research to bring the latest in signage design and fabrication knowledge to all of our projects. We are equipped to be able to provide pre-project mock ups, drawings, and prototypes throughout the process ensuring that expectations are exceeded for each distinct project.
ADA Compliant Signage Cost Effective Production of ADA Complaint Signs Workflow software used by our engineering team can create photopolymer and gravograph ADA compliant signage faster, more precise, and on schedule meeting the fast-paced industry standards. It simplifies the production of Braille on any sign project and creates film negatives that are easily transferred to our fabrication facility, allowing for an opportunity to enhance the overall sign environment with different types of typography and photopolymer materials. In our fabrication department, there are two in-house machines, the NP Nova Polymer and the Gravograph System, that produce Grade II Braille and Tactile Graphics connected to this software. The end result is accurate ADA Complaint signage that evolves with the needs of our clients and their facilities.
Quality Control The L&H Commitment Unlike many other sign companies, we proudly fabricate over 96% of our signage in-house. This allows us to maintain full control over the quality by applying stable internal procedures throughout every step of the process. We have invested significantly into our state-of-the-art facility with over 75,000 square feet of manufacturing space. This has allowed L&H to fabricated highly custom signage with attention to cost and project timeline. L&H ensures that product quality is maintained or improved with either reduced or zero errors on every project we’re apart of. We strive to create an environment in which both management and employees strive for perfection by training personnel, creating benchmarks for product quality, and testing of products with raw materials, as well as, finished products. These steps help standardize both production and reactions to quality issues. Our fabrication managers focus on quality control constantly and interact with employees to ensure the fabrication and operation of equipment run smoothly and efficiently, producing only first-class products for our clients ensuring 100% satisfaction. Quality control is very crucial to the L&H project management team as well because it ensures that everything is within the scope of the project planning. The project manager’s quality planning process is very important because it influences the scheduling, budget, and other factors involved within the project. This process involves the project manager to engage in the action of establishing a process for identifying exactly which standards of quality are relevant to the signage project, and also in making an effective determination as to how to satisfy them. At L&H, we put these processes in place so we can reduce any risk potential of not satisfying the final signage requirements in the end. L&H Companies primary goal is to maintain a top-level fabrication process for all signage produced. However should an issue arise with a sign product, our commitment to you is to work 24/7 to correct the problem immediately with minimal impact on the final timeline.
Nationwide Installation L&H Companies provides expert installation services anywhere in the United States. Our team of experienced and licensed professionals will provide direction for installation on your signage throughout the project. Safety is a top priority at L&H Companies, so our installation manager and supervisors are all OSHA 30 certified and all field personnel is OSHA 10. L&H Companies is also fully insured and you can count on our experienced installation team members to come on-site to safely and properly install your signage.
L&H Companies sign installation equipment includes: 35’ Bucket Truck (2002 Isuzu) 57’ Crane (2000 Skyhoist) 60’ Crane (2015 Elliot Sign Crane) 97’ Crane (2006 Sterling Versalift) 26’ Box Truck (2015 Freightliner) 12’ Box Truck (2002 Chevy) (1) Full Service Utility Truck (6) Fully Equipped Tool Trucks (3) Trailers (including a 28’ Gooseneck Trailer)
Safety Commitment We believe all accidents are preventable. L&H Companies is dedicated to avoiding accidents and injuries. To achieve this target, a series of policies and standards have been adopted that provide a framework for the management of safety. Safe work practices shall take precedence over any other means of work activity. We believe all accidents are preventable. Therefore, we will make every effort to prevent accidents and comply with all established safety laws and regulations. This commitment creates the cornerstone of our Safety Program. In addition, L&H Companies trained installation team has various certifications to maintain safety standards in the field. You can rest assure that only fully licensed and insured crews will be on-site during the full-service installation process. Some key certifications include:
· All management is OSHA 30.
· All field personnel is OSHA 10.
· CPR and AED Certification is held by the installation manager.
· Other certifications include forklift certification and more.
Additionally, a Fleet Safety Program with strict safety rules is in place for all installation crew members who drive a company car or delivery vehicle. While on-site, every installation employee is required to have a hardhat and safety equipment including a safety harness and glasses with them at all times. You can count on L&H Companies experience and unmatched thoroughness to ensure project safety at all times.
Sign Maintenance The following pages include:
Maintenance and Extended Warranty Program
L&H Companies Maintenance and Extended Warranty Program No One Knows Signs Like We Do It takes a powerful combination of art and science to create outstanding signage. At L&H Companies, each architectural sign project is designed and fabricated by craftspeople that care about quality. Having over 26 years with a verified record of managing the most complex of projects, we understand what it takes to lead you through the process to make unique and successful signage. We provide our customers with custom signage and managed services that promote brands, influence choice, and drive positive results. L&H Companies’ commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction shows in every sign manufactured by the company. Being dedicated to developing leading custom architectural signage means we understand how crucial signage is to your company’s image. We apply that strong dedication to maintaining the signs we fabricate. It’s our business to ensure your signs are looking their best, long past installation. In order to do so, we offer a Maintenance and Extended Warranty Program to prolong the life and longevity of your signs. Signs, like anything else, have a life expectancy. Illuminated signs are made up of electrical components which have a limited life. Outdoor signage is subject to dirt, grime, limescale deposits from rainwater, airborne pollutants, and of course unwanted attention from wildlife. Proper sign maintenance will maximize your sign’s life expectancy as well as its aesthetic impact. When it comes to your brand or company reputation, precautionary maintenance methods that will prevent sign failures should be employed.
Why Choose Our Program With multiple locations and many different sign types, maintaining various signs can be a daunting process. Most of the time, inspections and basic maintenance are either forgotten or placed in the hands of unqualified maintenance employees. The problem is, without a proper maintenance plan, you will not maximize your rate of return on your investment. We believe in an effective maintenance program. L&H Companies knows your sign types and will preserve the value of your investment while keeping your signage performing properly both visually and physically for years to come.
Our Mission Our staff’s mission for your maintenance program is to exceed your expectations of the care and longevity of your signs. To maintain the maximum visibility, cleanliness, and longevity of the signs, it’s imperative to invest in a program which preserves the signs throughout the year. The endurance of your signs will increase because of the preventative maintenance. Having a maintenance program protects your signage investment over a longer period of time. You will have security in knowing that the cost is controlled by technicians who know your sign type and know what is required to repair it without unnecessary additions.
Why Enroll In Our Program? Timely and Proper Maintenance Keep your signs maintained throughout the year to prevent unforeseen damage from the elements. You will have a guarantee that maintenance is performed as scheduled and promised.
Correction of Developing Problems Depending on the package you choose, our team will inspect your signage once or twice a year and maintenance your signs, pinpointing and correcting developing problems in the earliest, least expensive time frame.
Maximum Visibility Your illuminated signs attract, identify, or sell. Their vibrancy is of utmost importance. This plan ensures the signs are kept illuminated for maximum visibility.
Cost Control A guarantee that you are receiving professional technicians who know your sign type and what is required to repair it without unnecessary additions by an outside vendor.
On-site Database Our database will readily have all your sign types, engineering files, fabrication materials, maintenance visits, and inspections on file, easily accessible by our technicians.
Spend Less and Get More Preventative maintenance greatly increases your sign longevity. It protects your financial investment longterm.
Quality Technician Personnel Our certified technicians receive valuable support and training in the daily operation and maintenance of all sign types.
Unlimited On-Call Service With any type of sign, unforeseen issues still arise. Day or night, our service technicians are prepared to remedy problems, ensuring your sign is functioning properly.
Advancement of Technology The following pages includes:
Ornamental Metalwork Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Atlanta Braves Iconic 25 ft. Rotating “A� In the Red Zone Two Innovative Sign Solutions for ASU Innovative Products:
Cutting-Edge System for Tower Health The Patient Care Sign Graviti Sign System
Ornamental Metalwork L&H Companies fabricated various stainless steel and aluminum structures including railings, gates, lobby and suite screens for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sacramento, CA. The customized suite screens stand 8’ tall with over 47 intricately placed welded pieces and several decorative reflective pieces complete with a custom 7 step paint process to emulate a brushed bronze finish. The lobby screens stand 9’ tall and feature a tailored “S-Shaped” design. They required 60 individually hand-cut percision rolled tubes with various bends and numerous compound mitered angles to align perfectly before welding and finishing with a bronze finish. The craftsmanship and hard work from our experienced welding team was a vital part of constructing these high-end pieces to create the high-end atmosphere desired by the client.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City L&H Companies readily accepted the challenge of tackling a project which called for production, engineering and installation of 5,000 signs in three months. This work required high levels of coordination, teamwork, and vision. L&H fabricated high-end signage including wall graphics, overhead signage and ID signage for the hotel, casino, garage, restaurants and other attractions. With an incredible collaborative effort among Kiku Obata, Hard Rock International, and the L&H Companies team, we rocked it!
L&H partnered closely with S&J Enterprises to tackle the highly challenging customized High Limit Lounge Portal. This ambitious project called for letters to be placed on an uneven, illuminated acrylic portal with only a one-shot installation. In addition, High Limit plaques were fabricated and set onto hand-polished stainless-steel backgrounds to insure a captivating shine greeted all who entered the distinguished lounge. Another highly customized sign was designed for the Plum Lounge with hand polished metal letters and border. The result? A work of art which added the vital elegant dash of class to the lounge entrance.
Atlanta Braves Iconic 25 ft. Rotating “A” L&H Companies commitment to develop this innovative sign started with designing a 25 ft. 360° rotating “A” by finding a supplier with a data ring that could rotate completely. Full scale engineering drawings and 3D renderings were developed during the process to ensure of no fabrication issues or interferences such as weight, ease of assembly, and sheet yielding. Steel and aluminum frames were fabricated piece by piece enduring rigorous testing for safety and longevity.
With over 70,000 LED’s to create the LED display board and a live video feed, the signature “A” is sure to shine bright for many years to come. Our experienced installation team used a 300 ton crane with 367 ft. main boom and 150 ft. jib to install the sign in pieces on top of the stadium placing the “A” in it’s final home. View the “Heartbeat of the A” video to see live footage of it’s installation at http://bit.ly/SuntrustParkA.
In the Red Zone: Maintaining the vibrant color
of the Atlanta Falcons brand across their interior signage
The Atlanta Falcons had a very robust red and detailed pattern they wanted to remain consistent across every interior sign for the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Screen printing the signs would’ve left room for error in both color and pattern consistency. Using our advanced printing system, the EFI VUTEk GS3250LX Pro Led Printer, we were able to offer impeccable accuracy in both the color and design. The color–white-color printing process guarantees no saturation of color and cuts the production time in half, versus the traditional screen printing process. EFI is the leader in the printing industry offering maximum unique and flexible inks that maintain color precision. L&H Companies invested in this state-of-the-art printer to offer these modern capabilities to our clients to reduce cost and time in a project while maintaining impeccable brand accuracy at the same time.
Two Innovative Sign Solutions for ASU Arizona State University wanted a seamless weld not exposing any assembly hardware for some of their ID signs. L&H Companies had to come up with an innovative way to join two surfaces at 45° right angles to create a virtually seamless square weld. We came up with a method to weld the aluminum channels together that allowed for the structure underneath to maintain its integrity and engineering stamp, while appearing on the outside as a seamless finish.
A second challenge was to fabricate two identical panels that would line up perfectly creating a seamless view on the 30 ft. pylon sign. Using our Flow Mach Waterjet, we cut the detailed ASU pitchfork toppers which not only created a precise identical cut on both panels but saved time for the client due to it’s excellence in speed and accuracy. The Waterjet also took their branding element, the pitchfork, to another innovative level by highlighting it and creating an architectural feature embedded into the sign versus etching it plainly.
Cutting-Edge System for Tower Health Tower Health contracted L&H Companies for the complete exterior/interior signage and wayfinding package at their main hospital and offsite locations. For the directional signage portion, L&H Companies fabricated a new flush mount panel system. This system uses a specific milling and cutting method, uniquely designed by L&H Companies Engineering Team, allowing for the top panel to be fastened with two almost invisibly small screws at the bottom which hold the panel in place. We use this innovative method to mount the panel flush to face without using any adhesives or permanent connection devices so all mounting fasteners are hidden. The ingenuity about this system is it’s easily changeable and allows for the entire front panel to be removed and updated without difficulty to be repurposed for later use. Another significant feature is that updates can be easily changed without error. A traditional slat directory over time can get the typography wrong when updated several years later. Our new system has consistent typography because the entire panel is reprinted, ensuring a clean constant look. This product is limitless in design and can be created in almost any size to be used on a wall or ceiling directional sign. Designers, architects, and clients will have the ability to originate a sign system that is truly innovative.
The Patient Care Sign Boost HCAHPS Score, Reduce Medical Errors, and Prevent Infection with one sign.
The Patient Care Sign (PCS) is the most organized, efficient & aesthetically pleasing way to communicate critical information at the patient room door
Various Options
with doctors & nursing staff. L&H Companies created the Patient Care Sign
Standard PCS
(PCS) as a revolutionary product that combines room identification, critical
SlimLine PCS
information, tamper-proof locking tabs, and custom infectious disease inserts
Patient Care Board
in a visually appealing single system. Our patented Patient Care Sign is both ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliant, as well as, fully customizable to your design intent to meet the requirements of various facilities, departments, or units.
Other combinations and custom options also available.
It is currently in over 300 healthcare facilities nationwide.
SlimLine PCS
Standard PCS
Patient Care Board
Graviti The Modular Sign System
Interior wayfinding and directional signage are a necessity for any project. Graviti is a versatile sign system developed by L&H Companies that is easily interchangeable and fully customizable, offering a full range of choices when it comes to interior wayfinding. This revolutionary product is an efficient way to navigate visitors throughout any business, healthcare, financial, or educational facility. The frame consists of user-changeable copy or graphic inserts that provides flexibility to easily change out information when necessary. This cost-effective sign system is a lasting investment due to the durable integrated design allowing for future growth and easy reordering of any new insert.
Various Options Room ID Office ID Cubicle ID Restroom Sign Stair ID Directional Signs Conference Room Signs Other combinations and custom components also available.
Portfolio The following pages include:
Featured Projects
Atlanta Braves | Sun Trust Park Atlanta, GA SunTrust Park is a baseball park in the southeastern United States, located in Cobb County, Georgia, 10 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. It is the home ballpark for the Atlanta Braves, the city’s Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. Working closely with Populous, L&H Companies manufactured the signage for both the inside and outside of the new stadium, including a customized 25 foot rotating signature “A” structure with over 70,000 LED’s. The primary SunTrust Park sign consisted of large channel letters with flex face specially customized. The three position animated tomahawk, championship pennants, and large tomahawk signature sign continue the “chop on” tradition.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Interior Signage Customized Rotating “A”
Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, GA Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a brand new retractable-roof, multi-purpose stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, that will serve as the home of the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) and Atlanta United FC of Major League Soccer (MLS). L&H Companies was awarded the directional exterior and interior signage for this project designed by HOK. The sign project consists of modern graphics with innovative sign types contributing to the look of the iconic architectural landmark.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Interior Signage Wayfinding
Capital One Arena Washington, D.C. Capital One Arena is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue in downtown Washington, D.C. The arena is home to many professional sports teams, which include the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics & AFL’s Washington Valor. Working with Monumental Sports, L&H Companies manufactured the exterior signage, including a set of large channels letters at the main entrance with a 16 ft. red swoosh. The two 70 ft. vertical truss structures were refaced with an aluminum background including a face-lit logo and mandarin letters. L&H also did the exterior wayfinding signage for the arena including illuminated flag mount signs, illuminated sign cabinets, blade signs, and more.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Wayfinding
Pittsburgh Penguins | Consol Energy Center Pittsburgh, PA L&H developed and fabricated interior wayfinding signage for the Pittsburgh Penguin’s Consol Energy Center. KMA Design developed a theme of rich surfaces that featured distressed weathers metal and acrylic with cracked ice patterns. The installation featured creative use of various parts of the Pittsburgh Penguins corporate logos and is accented with black and white game action photos.
Scope of Work Interior Signage Wayfinding
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ L&H Companies collaborated with Arizona State University on rebranding their football stadium signage. Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ is a public university ranked #1 in the U.S. for innovation, dedicated to accessibility and excellence. They needed signage that would match their “innovation� commitment. Working with the designer, Infinite Scale, and architects, Gould Evans and HNTB, two innovative signage solutions were developed for ASU consisting of a seamless weld not exposing any assembly hardware on the ID signs and a 30 ft. pylon sign with two identical panels that would line up perfectly creating a seamless view. The ID signs and pylon sign was an incredible success for L&H pushing the barriers of what a fabricator can do with signs. Visit our blog for more detailed information.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Wayfinding Signage ID Signage 30 Ft. Customized Pylon Sign
Western Michigan University
Scope of Work
Kalamazoo, MI
Exterior Signage
Western Michigan University partnered with Cloud Gehshan Associates for the design of a new wayfinding master plan throughout their campus. The new wayfinding signage improves the experience of visitors, students, faculty and staff navigating the campus, and also provides a hierarchy of signage elements for campus approach, arrival, circulation, parking and buildings. WMU entrusted the engineering, fabrication and installation of the wayfinding plan to L&H Companies. L&H Companies executed the master plan and the additional scope of completing extensive renovation and grade work to the campus grounds, in preparation for several large gateway entry signs. This project includes over 500 individual signs with an extensive amount of Building Identification Monuments, Large Entry Gateways, Directional Signs, Parking Signs, Campus Maps & Street ID Signs.
Pennovation Philadelphia, PA The Pennovation Works is a unique blend of offices, labs, and production space being developed by The University of Pennsylvania to bridge the intellectual and entrepreneurial initiatives for generating economic development. L&H Companies was contracted to do the main ID building, gate and entrance signs, as well as, interior wayfinding signage, banners, and graphics. The main building sign is constructed of 11� deep face lit channel letters that shine a bright red during the day or night, ensuring a modern feeling to this uniquely designed building.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Interior Signage
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City , NJ The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino features an upscale casino, world-class entertainment, dining and 2,000- plus rooms in Atlantic City, NJ. L&H Companies was awarded the interior and garage signage package working with design firm Kiku Obata & Company. L&H fabricated the high-end signage including overhead signage, wall graphics, and ID signage for the hotel, casino, restaurants, and other attractions. The interior included custom dimensional logos, low rise signage, overhead & freestanding electronic directionals, face lit LED illuminated letters and logos, ID signage, feature wall for Hard Rock Live, and more. The garage package included multicolor floor wall graphics, perforated screen panel wall graphics, and directional ID signage.
Scope of Work Interior Casino Signage Interior Hotel Signage Garage Signage
Sugarhouse Casino Philadelphia, PA SugarHouse Casino is a casino entertainment development along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania including a state-ofthe-art casino floor with 3,000 slot machines, and tables, along with a variety of retail and dining outlets. L&H Companies was awarded the exterior and interior signage package for this casino complex that called for standout signage. Signage outside and throughout all of the facility served the important role of creating visibility for the gaming centers as well as working as a communication tool to promote unique events at the casino and create a brand experience.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Interior Signage
Penn National Gaming Hollywood Casino Grantville, PA Penn National Gaming, Inc. is an Wyomissing, Pennsylvania based operator of casinos and racetracks. It operates 43 facilities in the United States and Canada, many of them under the Hollywood Casino brand. For this project, L&H Companies fabricated the interior eatery signage for their new Hollywood Casino eatery. Restaurants developed by celebrity chef, Fabio Viviani, included The Eatery, Mercato, The Classic, Joe & Dough, Penn Drafthouse. A unique looking wall sign was created for “The Classic� restaurant with a neon retro feel. Along with eat/drink vinyl grapics, various wall signs, and a Penn Drafthouse sign.
Scope of Work Interior Signage Wall Sign Vinyl Graphics
Wigle Whiskey Pittsburgh, PA Wigle Whiskey opened a new restaurant in the Pittsburgh International Airport with creative and artistic signage needs. L&H Companies was contracted to execute Chute Gerdeman’s design, producing unique and customized wall graphics on wood and brick walls to create two astonishing 25-foot wall murals. The colorful vinyl graphics were printed on our new EFI VUTEk H3 LED Ultradrop printer, ensuring the highest color quality, performance, and durability consistency. The wall mural was reflective of their brand, so it was imperative that L&H kept a vivid color consistency to build a true experience for their customers. To complete the wall mural, an illuminated logo sign cabinet was centered in the middle to display their brand mark for all to see.
Scope of Work Illuminated Logo Signs Wall Graphics/Mural
Baptist Health
Southeastern Indiana & Kentucky In 2013, Baptist Healthcare System changed its name to Baptist Health and rebranded all 7 hospitals and 60 medical office buildings throughout Kentucky, creating a need for new interior and exterior signage. Working with FMG Design closely to maximize brand impact, L&H Companies project managed, fabricated, and installed various signs types in this multi-location project successfully. Both the exterior and interior signage communicates Baptist Health’s new brand identity with readable entry features and pedestrian wayfinding guiding patients to their destination, while minimizing confusion.
Scope of Work Interior Signage Exterior Signage
Tower Health Reading, PA Tower Health brings together more than 11,000 team members, 2,000 nationally recognized physicians, specialists and providers across 65 convenient locations. The new name, Tower Health, reflects their collective strength, innovative spirit and bold commitment to taking healthcare to new heights. Matching this commitment in their signage, L&H Companies was contracted for their innovative techniques, including the newly invented flush mount panel system. Working closely with Cloud Gehshan, the design firm on the project, L&H Companies manufactured the signage for both the exterior and interior of the Reading Hospital, as well as, the exterior signage on the remaining five hospitals.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Interior Signage Wayfinding Flush Mount Panel System
South Texas Health System Texas
The South Texas Health System is a regional multi-hospital system that serves patients in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. They are known for their excellent line up of services including emergency and surgical care. L&H Companies operated as a design build signage consultant in partnership with the architect GA Studio, for the Freestanding Emergency Departments throughout TX, NV, and Florida. L&H performed services for permit research and acquisition, design development, wayfinding and programming, engineering, fabrication and installation. The package included various signs such as an internally illuminated large monument sign, vehicular directional signage, and emergency/ambulance letters to be seen in both day and night. A robust 20‘ tall pylon sign with illuminated cabinet that included an electronic message centers for drivers to be able to see from a far distance.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Downtown Philadelphia, PA
Since 2008, Cloud Gehshan Associates has been teaming with L&H Companies to create a campus in center city Philadelphia at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. These signs are an important communication system in the city area where Jefferson does not own every building within the perimeter of the campus. There are four components of the urban wayfinding and hospital architectural signage system that combine together to create a sense of place: illuminated banner signs, vehicular directional signs, pedestrian directional signs, and building identification signage.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage
Redner’s Markets Inc. Wyomissing, PA Redner’s Markets Inc. is a grocery store chain that currently operates 44 Warehouse Markets and 20 Redner’s Quick Shoppe convenience stores located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. This project consisted of a series of overhead and isle indication signage for the Bakery, Dairy, Produce, Surf & Turf, Candy, Prepared Food, and many other sections of the grocery store. Our in-house print team printed both customized light and dark wood grain finishes for the 22-foot rolling pin, 29-foot produce bulkhead, 22-foot dairy bulkhead, and 6-foot aisle markers. The 28-foot illuminated primary exterior sign is an eye capturing addition to the new “fresh market” experience.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Interior Signage
King Of Prussia Mall King of Prussia, PA IMC Construction selected L&H Companies to fabricate and install exterior and interior wayfinding and branding signage at The Mall of King of Prussia, the nation’s second largest shopping mall. The design consultant, RTKL, exquisitely designed all signage for this prominent Simon Property Group mall. The package included signage for vehicular directional, valet, dining hall tenants, large parking gateways, restaurant tenants, all parking decks and an extensive interior wayfinding signage package. Both the exterior and interior signage communicates King of Prussia’s new brand identity with readable entry features and successfully guides shoppers to their destination.
Scope of Work Interior Signage Exterior Signage Wayfinding Signage
Best Buy
50+ Stores Nationally and Internationally Best Buy is a consumer electronics retailer that is ranked on the Forbes Fortune 500 list as one of the largest United States corporations by revenue. L&H Companies engineered, fabricated, and installed multiple exterior signs ranging in design and sizes up to 400 square feet. Sign types included face-lit & illuminated channel letters, tenant panels, banners, and illuminated cabinets. L&H Companies also provided expert installation services at 50+ Best Buy stores across the United States and in Puerto Rico. This is a great project that showcases L&H Companies’ multifaceted experience in the sign industry which include surveying, permitting, engineering, installation, and program management on a large-scale rollout both nationally and internationally.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage
Under Armour Baltimore, MD Under Armour, Inc. is an American company that manufactures footwear, sports accessories, and casual apparel. Under Armour’s global headquarters are located in Baltimore, Maryland with additional offices internationally. L&H Companies was awarded the fabrication & installation of signage at their new logistics facility in Baltimore. The interior & exterior signage included directionals, FCO letters, ADA signage and a 380 sq. ft. illuminated cabinet. L&H also installed Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) at the two main entrances & their canopies – ACM is composed of two thin sheets of aluminum continuously bonded under pressure to both sides of a thermoplastic core. This is a great project showcasing L&H Companies ACM capabilities offering a range of ACM panels for use with digital inks, paints or vinyl graphics.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Interior Signage
First National Bank Downtown Pittsburgh, PA L&H Companies was contracted to do the interior and exterior signage for the First National Bank flagship branch in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. The interior signage included door graphics, illuminated letter sets, plaques, changeable insert signs, compliance poster holders, poster inserts, brand elements, wall displays, and large custom illuminated aluminum logo. The exterior signage consisted of two 14 by 13 foot illuminated channel set letters and logo installed 40 feet high onto the new brick veneer. As well as, two lower level illuminated letters sets with logo.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Interior Signage
Provident Bank Iselin, NJ Provident Bank has been a long time customer of L&H Companies through several brand updates. The most recent rebranding project encompassed over 78 branch locations in New Jersey within a 6 month timeframe. The project included zoning research, permit procurement, fabrication, removal, and installation of new exterior pylon signs, monument signs, illuminated signs, ATM surrounds, and more. The bank merchandising included updated merchandising kiosks, poster holders, window graphics, interior branded walls with the new company slogan, and drive through kiosks.
Scope of Work Exterior Interior Directional Merchandising
Philadelphia Zoo
Scope of Work
Philadelphia, PA
Exterior Signage
When they did research for a placemaking and wayfinding project for the Philadelphia Zoo, Gecko Design Group staff found that the images of the zoo that people shared on social media contained photos of themselves with animals, but unlike other zoos, the images contained no zoo identification or branding. The goal of this project was to fix that. The monument was part of a large project to improve the Philadelphia Centennial District Transportation Center surrounding the zoo. A new parking garage, landscaping, street lights, sidewalks and wayfinding signage now welcomes visitors from outside the zoo. The monument was designed with a seating wall as a place where people could rest, or create their own photo memories.
Crayola Experience
Scope of Work
Orlando, Florida
Interior Signage
Our colorful neighbors Crayola in Easton, PA recently opened a Crayola Experience in Orlando FL. Including 25 different attractions for children to be creative and discover the magic of color, L&H Companies fabricated and installed numerous hanging signs that identified the attractions along with educational and cartoon wall art utilizing our state of the art digital printing technology.
City of St. Petersburg St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg is a city on Florida’s gulf coast, and is the second largest city in the Tampa Bay Area. The City of St. Petersburg contracted L&H Companies to fabricate and install the exterior signage and environmental Graphics. Working with the designer, MERJE, L&H managed the complex project of populating the area with signage that would aid tourists to find their destination with ease. The signage required the full array of colors to be bold and consistent throughout. Using our EFI VUTEk pro printer we produced the vibrant colors superior in hue with impeccable color accuracy across various sign types.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Wayfinding
Amtrak 36 Locations Amtrak is a passenger railroad service that provides medium and long distance intercity service in the contiguous United States. L&H Companies was contracted to upgrade signage, designed by Calori & Vanden-Eynden Design, at several major stations. A diverse array of transportation signage, including exterior and wayfinding, was fabricated and installed in 36 locations in 22 states and the District of Columbia. L&H successfully executed the national rebranding project on time forming a long-term satisfied client relationship in the transportation industry.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Wayfinding
Philadelphia Airport Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia International Airport is a major airport in Pennsylvania, and is the largest airport in the Delaware Valley region and in the state. L&H Companies was contracted to do the interior signage, wayfinding, and exterior signage of their newest terminal. Parking garage signs, terminal directionals, ID airport signage, and more were fabricated and installed.
Scope of Work Exterior Signage Interior Signage Wayfinding
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