City of Sudbury has announced that it will be looking to update its sign bylaw. It has been 10 years since the bylaw was updated last and the sign technology and the application of signs has evolved since then. Our members will be glad to hear that the city recognizes that currently there is too…
The team at Curb Signs Inc. have evolved from a humble small sign maker to an award-winning custom sign business that clients rely on to make their custom projects come true. Within only a few short years, two brothers started in a basement apartment and worked tirelessly to grow a business based on client’s expectations…
In 1960 Vern Pankratz started an electrical contracting company called Pankratz Electric. In a way, you could consider that to be the real beginning of Signex. In 1982 Vern’s son Ken, at the request of their customers, started making electrical signage in the back of the shop. 6 years later, with Vern now retired, Ken…
Sign company owners need to be up-to-date regarding the latest Working at Heights regulations. Regardless of the province in which they operate, all Canadian companies must provide workers who perform their duties at a height of 3 metres (10 feet) or more with Working at Heights / Fall Protection training. Proper Personal Protective Equipment…
The year, 2017, marks 69 years of continuous business operation for Day Nite Neon Signs Limited. During that time, they have progressed from a local company offering both electrical and non-electrical signage to a fully computerized, full service operation serving accounts throughout North America—from two manufacturing plants connected to a network of agents and installers…
Established in 1967 Media Resources is an integrated sign services and manufacturing company providing Large Format Printing, Digital LED Displays, 3D Fabrication and 3D Printing, Sign Installation services to the sign and display industry. Media Resources has completed work in Canada, the United States, Central and South America. With Offices across Canada from Toronto to…
The Sign Association of Canada is proud to announce that Justin Boudreau of Mattatall Signs has taken on the role of President of the Sign Association of Canada. Mattatall Signs is a long-time Sign Association member. Justin has served on the Atlantic Provinces Chapter board and the national board for four years. The President position…
The Sign Association of Canada is proud to announce our new Executive Committee members: new President Justin Boudreau of Mattatall Signs, new Past President François Lussier of Montreal Neon Signs, current Secretary Treasurer Fred Bennink of Zip Signs and newcomer Carl Weger of Sleek Signs in his new role of Vice President. Andrew Grougrou of…
The Town of Milton has been in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of the sign by-law, which regulates permanent advertising devices located on private property throughout the town. The current sign by-law was enacted in 2009 and since that time, there have been numerous changes in technology, business sector marketing needs and practices,…
On July 18, 2017, Vancouver City Council approved the City’s new Sign By-law and Sign Fee By-law. Both documents are available on-line at http://vancouver.ca/your-government/sign-bylaw-update.aspx. The new Sign By-law is scheduled to come into effect on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, while the new Sign Fee By-law will take effect January 1, 2018. The City will therefore…