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TOGETHER WE CAN. The manufacturers and suppliers in our industry would like to take this moment to support the efforts of sign makers and print providers of all sizes during these trying times and would like for them to know that everyone will end up being even stronger than before on the other side of it. These companies are still open and are helping to keep the industry moving forward.
CUSTOM FOAM FABRICATORS
HOWARD INDUSTRIES
Custom Foam Fabricators is a leading manufacturer of impact resistant, maintenance free foamcore signs, wall mounted sign panels, columns, column caps and architectural accents. We are wholesale to the sign industry only.
Designed to protect workplace environments, the new SGuard Wellness Shield products are simple and easy to install. Durable .250 chemical resistant clear acrylic can be cleaned and disinfected without concern. Choose from our wide selection of standard sizes or custom options available. Manufactured in the USA with quick turn-around time.
Custom Foam Fabricators Kristin Babb Chris Babb 125 Cecil Ct Fayetteville, GA 30214 Tel: 770 631-4086 Toll Free: 866 412-3626 Fax: 770 631-4048 Email: sales@customfoamfabricators.com www.customfoamfabricators.com
Howard Industries 6400 Howard Drive, Fairview, PA 16415 Jeffrey Stewart Vice President of Sales Tel: (814) 833-7000 Email: jeffreys@howardindustries.com www.howardindustries.com
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Here are some leading companies who are meeting the challenge:
ImageOne Established 1993 • Manufacturer and supplier of High Quality Products for the Sign - Graphics - Vehicle Wrap Industry • Specializing in Shop Tools - Safety Tools - Installer Tools and Mounting Hardware • Understand Costomers challenges and prodive cost-saving solutions • Quality and Service is our number one priority • Our success depends on the success of our customers ImageOne Frank De Leone Tel: 1-800-818-0222 Email: frank@image1impact.com customerservice@image1impact.com www.image1impact.com
Trotec Laser, Inc. 44747 Helm Ct. Plymouth, MI 48170 Tel: 866-226-8505 Fax: 734-927-6323 sales@troteclaser.com
VAN LADDER AERIAL The new Van Ladder with the Chariot Bucket is a one-man aerial workshop, featuring time-saving accessories that make installers and service techs more efficient. Winner of the 2020 ISA Innovation Award, this new bucket, along with our spacious box, is the best way to installs signs 200 lbs. or less. Brink’s Mfg. Co. 75351 255th St. Clarks Grove, MN 56016 Tel: 507-826-3709 www.vanladder.com
iSIGNS INC. iSIGNS Inc. is a nationwide wholesale manufacturer specializing in compact, energy-saving, LED Traffic Control and Safety Signs for Bank/Drive-thru Lanes, Parking, Healthcare, School Campuses, Loading Docks and more. Stock signs ship the same day when ordered any business day by 4:00pm ET. View our “New Sign Products Catalog” at www.isignsled.com. iSIGNS Inc. 7625 Birkmire Drive Fairview, PA 16415 Bill Burrows or Mark Bosta Tel: 866-437-3040 Email: sales@isignsled.com Toll Free 866-437-3040 www.isignsled.com
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Sherwin-Williams offers a full portfolio of coatings and professional support dedicated to sign builders. Our local facilities and coatings technologies are a winning combination that covers the entire finishing process, delivers high-quality finished products, and improves efficiency and productivity in your shop. Look to Sherwin-Williams for speed, color, and service. Sherwin-Williams iContact your nearby facility and sales representative: 855-806-6846
TROTEC LASER, INC. Trotec Laser is the leading manufacturer of laser engraving and cutting systems with working areas up to 87” x 126” and up to 400 watts of power. In addition to our first-class laser systems, Trotec also provides laser and engraving materials that are perfect for signage and other applications.
WILKIE MFG LLC PRODUCTS: Aerial Equipment; Aerial Work Platforms; Cranes; Trucks - Bucket; Trucks - Crane Wilkie MFG LLC Darrel Wilkerson, Pres Bryan Wilkerson, VP 2640 NW 2nd St PO Box 82067 (73148) Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Tel: 405 235-0920 Fax: 405 236-3324 E-mail: sales@wilkiemfg.com www.wilkiemfg.com
YJ INC. YJ Inc. is a Continent-wide Sign Engineering firm with responsive, accessible & pro-active problem solving engineers. Our exceptionally fast 1-2 day turnaround & competitive pricing distinguishes us from other Sign Engineering companies. We are licensed in 50 states, Washington D.C., & nine Canadian Provinces. Our team has combined 52+ years of structural engineering experience with 20+ years of focused experience in sign engineering. For a quote email your drawings to quote@yjinc.com. YJ inc. Yousif Jacob, Pres Janet Sanchez, Mktg Spec PO Box 802050 Santa Clarita, CA 91380 Tel: 661 259-0700 Toll Free: 877 600-0700 Fax: 661 259-0900 E-mail: quote@yjinc.com www.yjinc.com
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In the midst of our current uncertainty, everyone involved with Sign Builder Illustrated wanted to come up with a single unifying message that would bring industry suppliers, manufacturers, and sign makers closer together even during this time of social distancing. This is the reason that we have developed “Standing Strong With Our Sign Shops.” We also urge you to check our COVID-19 special resource that’s featured on our Signshop.com Web site. Here you can find the latest breaking sign industry news and business management articles related to the pandemic that will help guide you during these times.
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