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About Security Signs 2009
- 1. Security Signs...Quality since 1925Contact Information:Joseph Platt, Project Managerjoseph@securitysigns.com2424 SE Holgate Blvd.Portland, OR 97202P: 503.232.4172C. 360.607.1620F. 503.230.1861
- 2. Our Mission is...to design and manufacture the highest quality custom signs in the world.
- 3. Family owned and operated since1925...Founded by A.M. Fulton, run by his son Bob for 36 yearsPurchased by Tom and Carol Keljo in 1997Kevin Keljo joined in 1999
- 4. Our people make it happen...
- 5. Basic business model…Excellent reputation, mostly repeat customers and referralsFocus on customer serviceMost processes/manufacturing done in-houseQuality products, using best materials from national suppliersPass savings from efficiencies on to the customerMake major investments in the businessAttract and keep the best, skilled workforceBuild the highest quality signs in the world!
- 6. Steady growth…Growth record from $1/m in 1998 to $6/m+ in 2008 9 employees in 1997 to 33 employees in 2009Moved from 10,000 sf facility to 33,000 sf facility in late 2005Award winning…Austin Family Business Program Business of the Year award in 2002 and finalist for best medium-sized business in 2006.
- 7. Portland Business Journal - #85 of top 100 private fastest growing companies in 2005. Oldest of the 100.
- 8. Portland Business Journal - #55 of top 100 private fastest growing companies in 2006. Oldest of the 100.
- 9. Portland Business Alliance – Top 10 Growth Awards – Honorable mention – 2002, 2004, & 2006
- 10. Inc. Magazine fastest growing 5,000 in the United States, ranked 2400 in 2007and 2009 rank to be determined.
- 11. Retail Construction Magazine – noted as one of the top 100 sign companies in the United States for the last five years.Capacity…Employees - 33Labor: 15
- 12. Office: 15
- 13. Administrative: 3Operational CapacityDesign, manufacturing, consultation, installation, permit procurement, and maintenance
- 14. Production Plant Size (Sq. Ft): 33,000 sf
- 15. Inside Storage Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,000 sf
- 16. Outside Storage Size (Sq. Ft.): 20,000 sfEquipmentCranes: Elliott 60’ * Elliott 55’ * Skyhoist 57’ * Skyhoist 76’ * Terex 45’ * Altec 45’ (3)
- 17. Other Equipment : Arete channel letter machines (2) * Eurocom neon system * Multi-cam CNC router * flatbed truck * pick up truck 10’ * CNC folding machine * 10’ metal shear * digital printerProfessional affiliations...World Sign Associates – national network!International Sign AssociationNorthwest Sign CouncilGreater Vancouver Area Chamber of CommercePortland Business AllianceCentral Eastside Industrial CouncilPortland Executive Association
- 20. Our references include...Rich SabelC.B. RICHARD ELLIS503.221.4864Jeff PeralaPERLO MCCORMACK PACIFIC503.624.2090 Fax 503.639.4134Chris HumphriesBIRTCHER COMMERCIAL503.690.1025 Fax 503.690.1488Maurice Laughlin, Facilities ConsultantWEST COAST BANK503.665.7389 Fax 503.491.1122Kelly SaitoGERDING-EDLEN503.299.6000Peggi HawesWELLS FARGO503.886.4643Bo OswaldMcGRATH’S FISH HOUSE503-601.3277Fred PainterANKROM MOISAN ARCHITECTS 503.977.5249Ray VanWettenTHRIFTWAY STORES503.833.1284 Fax 503.944.3030Dirk KoopmanHOFFMAN CONTRUCTION503.221.8811 Fax 503.221.8934
- 21. What we do...Custom full-service fabrication/installInterior and exterior Illuminated and non-illuminatedNeon, electronic message centers, awnings, and vinyl graphicsConsultation and design Permit acquisitionCode criteriaLandlord criteriaLand-use reviewProject ManagementOn-time deliveryMulti-site managementSingle point of contact - start to finish
- 22. How we can assist you... Consultation servicesDesignLandlord or owner requirementsCode restrictions and requirementsAppropriate materials for application and gallery of sign typesDrafting and interpreting sign criteria Project managementOne contact for your entire projectDesign/buildFull-service providerNationwide network of subs
- 23. About Signs...
- 24. SBA as a resource...Sign criteria is required by SBA before an applicant can submit a proposal for a loanSmall Business Administration website:www.sba.gov/starting/signage
- 25. SBA as a resource continued...The value of signsSigns...develop a memory for a locationreinforce a memory/extend recall of other advertisingattract new customersmodify customary purchase decisions or habitsGlossary also is included…
- 26. SBA as a resource continued...Glossary of exterior sign typesCabinet sign (wall sign)- structure consisting of the frame and polycarbonate face not including internal components - usually mounted to the fascia.Changeable copy (readerboard)- variable message composed of individual letters mounted on a track system.Channel letter- Fabricated three-dimensional letter that accommodates a light source - mounted on exposed raceway or remote raceway.Open channel - a letter that has no face where the light source is visiblePan channel - letter that is constructed with side walls, back, and faceReverse channel letter - letter has an opaque face and side walls where light shines from behind to form a halo effect
- 27. SBA as a resource continued...Glossary of exterior sign typesDimensional letter- Cut out, cast, molded or fabricated in material such as metal or plastic to create a raised condition. Not internally illuminated.Directional - Designed to provide direction to pedestrian and vehicular trafficDouble-faced- Two parallel opposing (back-to-back) facesElectronic message center- Variable message sign that utilizes computer-generated messages. Uses LEDs, LCDs or incandescent lamps.
- 28. SBA as a resource continued...Glossary of exterior sign typesExterior illuminated- illuminated by a light source that is directed towards and shines on the face.Projecting- building mounted with the faces perpendicular to the building fasciaPush-through - A letter or logo cut out of a backing material that is as thick or thicker than the sign face material and mounted on the inside of the sign face so that the backing material’s thickness extends flush with or through and beyond the front plane of the sign face.Window sign- displayed in a window - usually neon
- 30. the sign cycle…Initial customer contactCode check of city or countyCode check of landlord or owner specificationsSite surveyConsultation with customerBudget and criteria reviewDesign request submittedEstimate request submittedProposal presented to customerPermit application submittedManufacturing commences after permit is acquiredInstallationTimeline – 4-8 weeks depending on permit jurisdiction and type of sign
- 32. Types of signs...InteriorADADirectories/Room identificationReceptionWayfinding systemsExteriorWall - attached to an exterior wall or fasciaFree standing - not attached to a building (pylon or monument)Awnings - building mounted that also provide shelterElectronic Message CentersNeon - Other
- 33. Types of customers…RetailFinancialRestaurantsPublic sector/governmentBusiness parksSchoolsChurchesOffice buildingsMedicalOther sign companies
- 38. Exterior – wall – Day/night…Lithtex - HillsboroLED backlit (halo) reverse channel letters(Ankrom Moisan project)Synetics - PortlandNeon backlit (halo) reverse channel letters
- 41. Other...Interior neonGold leafDigital printing
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- 43. Please visit us! Take a tour, including ourmanufacturing facilitydesign studioscomplete LOCAL operationalso visit our on-line photo galleryat www.securitysigns.com
- 44. Look for us on Holgate Blvd….
- 45. Thanks!We look forwardto working with you!