For all you Big Air fanatics on our blog, here’s the latest to wet your appetite. This Marriott Sign was lifted some 280′ ( That’s 28 stories up ! ) in the air by Signs West, Inc big air install crew. For those of you who want to know how this is done, look for the release of this install to hit YouTube in a few days ( under title: Signs West, Inc big air ) or a link will be provided here ( UPDATE 7-31-09 : Here’s the Big Air link to youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRZ9lkoVkHA this shows how a Sign is installed 28 story’s up, enjoy ), it’s complete, .  Like a professional sports team, you really must be on your game to perform on any of Signs West, Inc. big air installs. Careful planning, weather, wind and weight ( load ) all come into play. Then when the weather cleared an opening in the defensive line from a rainy week before, the flat bed truck was handed the sign and drove up the road with cranes and booms leading the way, the sign was quickly lateraled to the 125′ boom which lifted if up to a swing stage that pulled it up the final 280′ to score so to speak.  ( A special thanks go out to Tony Elder who drew up the play and to Doug Petsco and the big air offense for driving in for another score ).

Apple continues to maintain it’s marketing presence on the Las Vegas Strip. The Apple brand is global, what better place to reach a global audience then in Las Vegas. The above pic is just one of the many large format prints Signs West, Inc. installs on a daily basis. This mesh banner is a smaller version of the large mesh banner 65′ers that were installed on the main tower at the Fashion Show Mall. Signs West, Inc. received the drop ship outdoor from Apples print contractor. For those wondering how do they install these on a crowded Las Vegas strip ? Simple, most strip installs begin at 3 am.

Dairy Queen brand logo light cabinets accent stores interiors. Signs West, Inc. fabricated these logo light cabinets in-house to spec then installed at local Dairy Queen’s in Las Vegas along with other signage. Signs West, Inc. GM John Yurik said ” My wife and kids came by to surprise me for lunch, one of my sons whose name is Luke ( also known as the Lukester and Lukie ), was looking over the production floor from the glass windows above, he some how knew, at age 5, the Dairy Queen brand, he spotted the signage off in a far corner of the shop and then kept shouting daddy daddy daddy look Dairy Queen, I want to go, I want to go, please… Then my daughter Jordan joined in… We all went to Dairy Queen for a refreshing lunch “. ( Account Manager / Tawnya Rosethal ).

This “ Welcome to Las Vegas Sign “ greets many new arrivals in the Las Vegas executive airport terminal. If your looking for a Sign that has a lot of elements included in one then this is it. Signs West, Inc. custom fabricated this overhead greeting sign to include: Open face neon, reverse lit routed sign face cabinet, pan channel letters, race way attachment, illuminated logo cabinet, suspended bleed lettering and a custom flat bed printed reverse lit high definition sign face insert.  As one may see, when many different elements of sign fabrication are brought together in a precise balance they tend to create some truly remarkable eye catching head turning presentations. This example speaks for itself.

This is just one of many LED lighting solutions Signs West, Inc. has to offer. For those not wanting to change out fixture hardware, we provide old Edison retro fit screw in bulbs and lights. This 12 watt LED light will cut your lighting power consumption by 40% and more. It carries a good 10 to 15 year burn life. This particular LED retro fitted light is great for interior parking garage structure lighting. The swivel base allows for positioning of the light once it’s in the socket. Contact Signs West, Inc. today for all alternative clean energy lighting solutions today, including solar powered signage. We will do a walk through of your existing property and simply provide a clean lighting solution that best meets your budget. Ask about our special led lighting strings that fire up to the PMS color you call out or the many options we offer for lighting service contracts to make sure your name / brand is lit up every night !

This is a typical window static / poster utilized for in-store POP and special promotional window display(s). This store front window display was designed as a custom size. Most window static for special promotional use like 99 cent cheese burgers, 2 for 1 taco’s, buy 3 tires get the 4th one free, same day dry cleaning… average 45″ x 32″. Signs West, inc. flat bed PressVuprint capabilities allows us to print almost any custom size or shape at the same time provide the client with some truly remarkable high definition prints in upwards of 1200 dpi. With current substrate ( printed backing material ) advances, many images may be printed on removable / re-useable opaque or clear window static. The poster substrate may be as simple as foam board to styrene. The main question to ask is ” what is the end use ” ? If your running a weekend only special or a long term campaign the substrate utilized will fit the use. Please contact Signs West, Inc. for quotes. Cost do vary depending on quantity, however we provide simple mom & pops with cutting edge displays at the same time we are fulfilling a regional or national franchise needs all under one roof. Signs West, Inc. is an Agency friendly vendor. The above design was created using a Charlotte Russe website model. ( Account manager / Doug Tamburo , design by Gerald Lord ).

Signs West, Inc. Large Format Print Division knocks out custom wall murals and commercial grade wallpaper for those who want to add a finishing touch to a lobby, waiting room, retail space or event center. Signs West, Inc. offers many types of finish textures and applications. Depending on the agency or clients taste, vision or desired theme, Signs West, Inc. will provide stunning prints or custom designs to meet these request. For spectacular imagery in high definition contact Signs West, Inc. today at 702-368-1711.

This typical entry way directory was custom fabricated for Wyndham. Signs West, Inc. provided initial designs, then once approved began fabrication. The faces are CNC routed from .125 aluminum stock, then our custom fabrication department rolled and welded in the framing and supports prior to the finial finish coating. While this fabrication was taking shape with interior lighting, Signs West, Inc. flat bed print systems kicked in to direct print the full color directory maps onto the lexan reverse lit face inserts you see above. In the old days it would take a pain staking silk screen set up on numerous screens to strategically lay in each translucent color. With modern technology it’s all completed in a mater minutes once final art work is finalized and pre-pressed. Just another typical illuminated Signs West, Inc. custom fabricated directory to fire and city code.

Looks like wireless is in, many of the global gns, and national wireless companies are in a mass re-branding stage. Signs West, Inc. has and continues to provide these national drop ship accounts with turn key sign solutions and service. ( This T-Mobile store front light cabinet above came via Royal Sign Co. ) We did some Cricket, AT & T and T-Mobile. We provide sign site surveys, special use permits, permits and installation. Providing accurate data means signs/brands arrive to code. After all, if one were in Boulder a Pylon may not exceed a 4′ height in certain area’s where as in Las Vegas it can not exceed the roof line in some areas. Knowing the sign codes in all jurisdictions has its advantages. Signs West, Inc. continues to gain momentum in the corporate drop ship space. ” It’s nice to know, all we do is pick up the phone and call on Signs West, Inc. they take it from there. They tend to consistently get it right the first time or we get a call outlining reasonable delays that we have found to be outside both our control like inclement weather or awaiting weld certification prior to skin, the point is Signs West, Inc. contacts us ahead of time and keeps us in the loop ” Said Boris, who didn’t want his last name out there saying ” If my VP knew that Signs West, Inc. was this efficient then my purpose may be in question ” Boris laughed jokingly saying ” it’s my job to seek out and find companies like Signs West, Inc. who deliver real value, when a sub comes through with little to no problems it improves my golf game, I like that ”. ( Signs West Project Manager: Doug Tamburo / Drop Shipper Royal Sign Co. ).

When Signs West, Inc. Tawnya Rosenthal got the call she said ” sure, send over the art files on our FTP link and we will begin printing “. Once the artwork arrived via Signs West, Inc. FTP link, these billboards were pre-pressed / RIP’d and sent to the print room. A Signs West, Inc. VuTek5330 ( 16′ roll printer ) was called into play and was loaded with a front lit billboard substrate and the next thing you know the job was printed and sent to finishing in back to be ready for install the next day. Not so long ago giant drums use to spin out these big designs on billboard poster material and scrim. Today it’s done with massive printers that cure the print as it feeds off the rollers in the blink of an eye. Did you just blink ?