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High-Profile Monument Signs Feature LED Electronic Message Centers

After receiving several bids to create a central sign network for 4 fire stations and one community center, the city of Kirkland selected The Sign Factory to complete the project.  “We were pleased with their design and layout, color scheme, competitive pricing and references,” said Gina M. Horillosa, City of Kirkland Public Works Department.

Horillosa says the project required tight coordination with multiple teams including IT, Facilities, Planning, Public Works, Fire Department and NETVERSANT, a national provider for technology solutions.  “Sign Factory team member Kevin Hill did a great job being persistent to accommodate communication and scheduling,” she said.  “All of the team members were very professional.  We would definitely work with them again in the future.”

The illuminated monument signs with LED electronic message centers provide commuters with an easy-to-view resource for city services such as the fire department and paramedics.  The electronic message center units (back to back with center pole) feature an amber message center top section anchored upon a custom fabricated aluminum cabinet painted sulfurous green, toned down teal and mocha latte.

“We have the experience, in-hose resources and vendor relationships to provide a competitive bid within constraints of city budgets,” said Jim Risher, President, The Sign Factory.  “Congratulations to Gina, Kevin and the rest who’ve made this project a Success.

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4491_cccvxewuAt first glance the challenge seems insurmountable. Design and engineer from original concept a solar powered sign at the entrance to Eastern Washington University located in Cheney Washington to last 100 years.

“This will be a huge endeavor,” said Jim Risher, President, Sign Factory. “The university is seeking to highlight their efforts toward sustainability and a smaller carbon footprint.”

The project is complicated enough by itself. What makes it even more challenging is the environment in Eastern Washington. The sign will need to contain its own gigantic storage capacity to provide power during the long winter months of darkness.

The Sign Factory won the business after the university received bids from companies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Work is underway and the project is expected to be completed by mid October. “I am not aware of any sign company in the Pacific Northwest that has taken on a solar powered sign in a tough environment,” said Risher. “We look forward to creating this prototype to serve as a sustainable energy model for the future.”

Originally published at PR Buzz.

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