Blog: Sign Experts

Since 1952, Parvin-Clauss Sign Company has worked with design firms and architects collaborating on sign concepts for the built environment.  Adding our expertise in sign construction and component options results in a finished product that exceeds the customer's expectations. Often our clients com...

Dallas-based FedEx Office conducted a survey evaluating how signage helps small businesses attract customers. The survey was based on responses from 503 businesses reporting at least $100,000 in annual revenue and employing 5–100 employees. Results showed different preferences for types of signs and...

The sign industry can be a barometer for the economy. When business is improving, it's time to expand and put up a new sign. When there's a profitable quarter one can improve the business campus wayfinding signs. A new development needs signs to direct prospects and customers. A new restaurant needs...

Hundreds of people drive by your business and see your exterior signage. How well does your sign illuminate? Like many businesses in the area, you may have noticed that your sign illumination is a challenge in the colder winter months. Converting your signs to LED illumination is a smart and energy...

An important component of any sign project is obtaining the permit. Work with a sign company that has years of experience and stays current with municipality ordinances and sign codes. Partner with a sign company that understands the varied sign permit process, the documents required for submittal,...

By ASHLEY SLOBODA - asloboda@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The Kane County Government Center is on track toward becoming easier to navigate. The Kane County Board is expected Jan. 14 to authorize a $47,399 contract to install new signs at the Geneva campus, which includes offices for the coroner, auditor...

Chicagoland weather is certainly uncertain: 60 degrees one day, a blizzard a few days later. The weather may be unreliable in the Midwest but it helps to rely on a sign company that's used to the weather when you're planning your sign project When your exterior sign project can't wait, choose a desi...

Why choose LED (Light-emitting diode) illumination over neon or fluorescent bulbs for your exterior signs? Here's 6 reasons: 1. Energy savings - White LEDs can save 60-70% on electricity consumption versus neon or fluorescent bulbs. 2. Safety - LEDs have a secondary power of 12 volts compa...

From the International Sign Association: How can you make the most of your Business Signs? Your signs should Attract new customers, Brand the business and Create impulse sales. Attract New Customers Research indicates that 85% of your customers live or work within a five-mile radius of your busine...