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The Best Things America Built in 2016
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The Best Things America Built in 2016

According to Slate, the new renovation at the Boston Public Library is one of the best things built in America for 2016. Metro Sign & Awning is pleased to have had a role in creating the signage for this project.
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Affordable Urban Living at The Merc | Moody & Main Apartments
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Affordable Urban Living at The Merc | Moody & Main Apartments

The Merc at Moody & Main has an urban feel thanks to its location in downtown Waltham, but rents are...
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Hot Property: Affordable living at The Merc
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Hot Property: Affordable living at The Merc

Awnings by Metro...
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Cheers to Our Clients!
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Cheers to Our Clients!

We at Metro Sign & Awning have had a wonderful year. From design challenges to discovering new ways to work...
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How Your Business Will Shine in 2017
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How Your Business Will Shine in 2017

Old sign not doing its job? Relamping might be all it needs. If you've got a signage project on your plate in 2017, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're just entering concept/design phase or your sign project is further along, we can help.
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From Oregon to Boston, Longest US Road Gets Special Signs
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From Oregon to Boston, Longest US Road Gets Special Signs

You can find this brand new sign in the middle of Kenmore Square, marking the longest road in the US.
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How Long Will Outdoor Wooden Signs Last?
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How Long Will Outdoor Wooden Signs Last?

If you want your outdoor wooden signs to stand the test of time, you'll have to weatherproof them.
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Our Top Interior Sign Posts of 2016
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Our Top Interior Sign Posts of 2016

Interior signage is a complex animal. One part interior design, one part marketing, one part pure function... with equal parts...
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Let’s Talk Shop: Wrap Design Strategies
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Let’s Talk Shop: Wrap Design Strategies

Some good advice for vehicle wrap strategies.
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Is Your Store Signage Drawing Traffic for Holiday Shopping 2016?
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Is Your Store Signage Drawing Traffic for Holiday Shopping 2016?

Shopping center developers know they need to help tenants capture point-of-sale traffic on Black Friday -  the busiest shopping day...
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Channel Letters From Bending Old-School to Full Automation
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Channel Letters From Bending Old-School to Full Automation

This article explores the techniques used to bend letters, and how these techniques have evolved over time.
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Now Showing: Signs that Showcase Your Brand
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Now Showing: Signs that Showcase Your Brand

National Amusements is committed to providing the ultimate entertainment experience in theatres around the world under its four cinemas brands...
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8 Spooky Fun Signs To Make For Your Halloween Decor
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8 Spooky Fun Signs To Make For Your Halloween Decor

Fun signs to make this Halloween!
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A Vehicle Graphics Horror Story and How to Avoid it
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A Vehicle Graphics Horror Story and How to Avoid it

Some good advice to avoid a vehicle graphics disaste
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Taking Billboards to the Next Level ?
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Taking Billboards to the Next Level ?

"Billboards can be so much more than a boring rectangle on the side of the highway."
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The Neon Museum is on a Mission to Preserve Sin City’s Luminescent Legacy
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The Neon Museum is on a Mission to Preserve Sin City’s Luminescent Legacy

Las Vegas is well-known for its flashy, extravagant neon signs. But as technology changes, neon is constantly being replaced by LED - a much more efficient technology. While the change is for the best, it is nice to know that there is still a place you can go to see the iconic signs that were once so prevalent in this brightly lit city.If you're ever in Vegas, be sure to check out the Neon Museum!
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Wrapping Rough Surfaces
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Wrapping Rough Surfaces

Adding wraps to rough surfaces can be tricky. This article provides some tips to help with the process.
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All sectors of sign industry poised for growth in 2017
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All sectors of sign industry poised for growth in 2017

Good news for the sign industry!
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West of Chestnut Project a Marvel, Inside and Out
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West of Chestnut Project a Marvel, Inside and Out

All of us here at Metro Sign & Awning send a hearty "Congratulations!" to the team at Dellbrook and everyone involved...
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Sign Manufacturing Day Draws 2,600 Students to Careers in Graphics Industry
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Sign Manufacturing Day Draws 2,600 Students to Careers in Graphics Industry

Some 2,630 students of all ages visited sign, graphics and visual communications companies as part of Sign Manufacturing Day 2016. Sign Manufacturing Day is sponsored annually on the first Friday in October by the International Sign Association in conjunction with the National Association of Manufacturers. In 2016, 40 companies opened up 46 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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