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The International Symbol of Access (the wheelchair symbol) was designed by Susanne Koefoed, a Danish design student at the time. It’s now an international symbol of access that can be seen in parking lots, businesses, restrooms, transit lines, parks, and many other places around the globe.
In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2021), ISA salutes the many women who have and continue to drive our industry forward. A special thanks goes to those women leaders who volunteer their time and expertise by serving on the ISA board of directors, ISA steering committees and SRF board of trustees.
Duke Ellington was one of the greatest jazz composers of his time. But did you know that he also had an artistic talent for signage? In 1917, he started a sign-painting business with a neighbor and fellow musician, Ewell Conway. Their sign company was located in Washington D.C. at 6th Street and T Street.
Mr. Brown passed away November 11, 2020, just a few days shy of his 99th birthday. He left an impact on his community and the broader sign, graphics and visual communications industry.
After a long and storied career with the FBI and House of Representatives George Kopecky stepped into the world of associations as the head of the National Electric Sign Association (NESA). Mr. Kopecky died November 25, 2020, at age 95.
MC Group | Icon, one of the leading brand
implementation companies in the United States, announced today that it has changed its name to Stratus. The rebranding comes one year after MC Group and Icon joined forces to expand their services and become one of the largest players in the facility services industry.
Wolfe worked at Pearson’s Sign in Tucson, AZ for decades and worked with U-Haul on some of its iconic signage. He was also involved in and a member of the Arizona Sign Association from its beginning in 1958.
“We’re a sign company,” Rossman said, “so this project was totally different from anything we’ve done before. We just had four or five people around the table and came up with a design that we thought would work.”
During this challenging health and economic crisis, companies in the sign, graphics and visual communications industry are going above and beyond to help other small businesses, healthcare workers and communities show that they are open for business.
Direct Sign Wholesale, the largest dedicated channel letter producer in North America, recently announced it’s opening a second location in North Carolina.
When the Kansas City Chief won the 2020 Super Bowl on Sunday, February 2, the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation was tasked with planning a rally and parade in downtown Kansas City, MO in two days – for Wednesday, February 5. What was involved in producing event signage for such a large audience and quick turnaround?
Congratulations to Allen Industries, Inc.! On October 23, 2019, the company was presented the North American Manufacturer of the Year for International Trade Award by the International Trade Council. The Manufacturer’s award is among several presented by the council to top manufacturers, exporters, importers, wholesalers, logistics companies and supply-chain management firms from around the world annually at the Think Global Conference held this year in Chicago, IL.
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