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How to Effectively Use Safety Signage
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How to Effectively Use Safety Signage

ISHN is written for safety and health professionals who direct safety and health programs in high-hazard industrial and construction workplaces.
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Signage: Enhancing Environments in a Post-COVID World
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Signage: Enhancing Environments in a Post-COVID World

With vaccines readily available and the post-COVID landscape evolving, businesses will continue examining and creating policies to ensure the safety...
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U.S. manufacturing gains steam; raw material, labor shortages mounting
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U.S. manufacturing gains steam; raw material, labor shortages mounting

U.S. manufacturing activity picked up in May as pent-up demand amid a reopening economy boosted orders, but unfinished work piled up because of shortages of raw materials and labor.
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Signs of the Times July 2021
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Signs of the Times July 2021

Sign of the Times, a well-known publication specializing in comprehensive sign-industry news, technical information, and in-depth analysis, featured Metro in...
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Inside Metro Sign
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Inside Metro Sign

One of the easiest ways to get recognition is to put up a sign. We’ve all seen those iconic signs...
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Sign of the Times: Communities Where We Work, Live, and Play
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Sign of the Times: Communities Where We Work, Live, and Play

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Live/work/play: the new town center experience
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Live/work/play: the new town center experience

How design helps the new town center create an identity and convince target audiences to stay longer.
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Curating a ‘Live-Work-Play’ Experience Through Flexible Design
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Curating a ‘Live-Work-Play’ Experience Through Flexible Design

Presented by: HotelExecutive Author: Felicia Hyde, Hendy The “live-work-play” lifestyle is a growing priority for modern consumers. Renters and travelers alike are in search of accommodation that offers
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Protect Diners, Grow Profits with Enclosures
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Protect Diners, Grow Profits with Enclosures

The restaurant industry has always operated on a shoestring budget. When COVID-19 arrived in early 2020, restaurant owners and operators...
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Consumers Want Curbside, Outdoor Dining to Stay in 2021

A recent National Restaurant Association survey found 83% of diners aren’t eating in person at restaurants as often as they’d...
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Let Me Entertain You: Signage for Event and Entertainment Spaces
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Let Me Entertain You: Signage for Event and Entertainment Spaces

Imagine this scene: A giant arena filled with tens of thousands of screaming fans.  Bright lights flood the stage. The...
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Restaurant Signage Enhances Dining and Profits
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Restaurant Signage Enhances Dining and Profits

With warmer weather upon us, vaccination rates increasing, and restrictions lifting, people have been venturing out to visit their favorite...
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Restaurant Sign Ideas: 4 Ways to Create Memorable Signage
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Restaurant Sign Ideas: 4 Ways to Create Memorable Signage

Grab the attention of potential customers and show off specials with a unique outdoor restaurant sign. We give 4 tips for creating eye-catching signage!
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20 Event Signage Ideas to Improve the Attendee Experience
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20 Event Signage Ideas to Improve the Attendee Experience

Event signage doesn’t have to be utilitarian to be helpful. Here’s five creative ideas to use signs to enhance the attendee experience.
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Who Doesn’t Love a Good Challenge?
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Who Doesn’t Love a Good Challenge?

Here at Metro, we’ve developed a reputation for overcoming challenges. In 2020, the pandemic required us to rethink our approach...
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At the Heart of New Ways of Working are Trusted Communities
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At the Heart of New Ways of Working are Trusted Communities

A connected network knows no boundaries as it enables people internally and externally to connect around purpose and common needs and interests.
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Design-Build Projects: The Top 10 Reasons Why It Works So Well
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Design-Build Projects: The Top 10 Reasons Why It Works So Well

Continue reading to learn why design-build projects might be the best method to approach your next signage project.
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Forming a Decision
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Forming a Decision

Different types of plastics trends can influence what material makes sense to use for signage construction. Various plastics options —...
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Why It’s So Easy to Love Neon Lights

Neon lights evoke a certain nostalgia. This long-lived lighting, while not as efficient as LED neon lights, is durable and...
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Fun with LED Neon
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Fun with LED Neon

For more than 100 years, neon signs have blazed brightly, humming faintly as their curved and bent tubes illuminate the...
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Critical Role of Signage During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Critical Role of Signage During the COVID-19 Pandemic

While COVID-19 has presented incredible challenges across nearly all industries, it also highlights the critical role being played by the...
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Optimizing Higher Education Signage with Metro Sign & Awning
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Optimizing Higher Education Signage with Metro Sign & Awning

No one likes to get lost! And one of the best ways an institution can help people find their way...
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Controlling Costs on a Complex UMass Boston Signage Project – Higher Education Series Post 2
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Controlling Costs on a Complex UMass Boston Signage Project – Higher Education Series Post 2

While Fitchburg State needed updated signs that complied with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and a visually appealing...
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9 Types of Business Signs and Services
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9 Types of Business Signs and Services

If you’ve been looking into business signage, you might have found yourself bombarded with new terminology. Pylon, monument, blade... what's...
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Intuitive Wayfinding Design Unveiled at Children’s Hospital
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Intuitive Wayfinding Design Unveiled at Children’s Hospital

Browning says one of the most compelling aspects of the project was recognizing that the previous concourse was adding stress to users’ experiences. “We definitely improved the intuitiveness and added a calming sense,” he says. Furthermore, he says the project’s architectural language will be used when the main concourse is extended to connect to the new critical care building. In fact, designers have already started developing the addition’s wayfinding cues, starting with its animal character: a giraffe.
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5 Business Benefits of Custom Interior Signs
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5 Business Benefits of Custom Interior Signs

When opening and running a business, one of the biggest mistakes people make is neglecting their interior signs. Avoid doing...
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Soaring With the Eagles
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Soaring With the Eagles

The Boston College Eagles soared to new heights this year as the 156-year-old research university unveiled its new state-of-the-art recreation...
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Grainmaker is Bowled Over with Our Signs
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Grainmaker is Bowled Over with Our Signs

“I passed a new place and it looks pretty cool. We should try it.” How many times has a friend...
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The Rise of Indoor LED
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The Rise of Indoor LED

Businesses from Hong Kong to Australia and beyond have embraced indoor LED technology. From its seamless look to its high performance in daylight, LED is changing minds among those who might have been resisting it as a fad or short-term trend. Among the most common reasons for pursuing LED screens are improved customer attraction and longevity of the equipment. Today’s LED solutions support retailers’ ads, video content, and more.
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Lessons in Middle School Remodeling
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Lessons in Middle School Remodeling

In 1989, the Quincy public school system made the “honor roll”. That’s when the broad, horseshoe-shaped brick home of South-West...
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The Writing’s On the Wall
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The Writing’s On the Wall

Bette Davis once said, “I’d luv ta kiss ya, but I just washed my hair.” The tough-talking, Academy Award-winning actress...
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LEDS – Retrofits continue, even as color-changing choices challenge regulations.
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LEDS – Retrofits continue, even as color-changing choices challenge regulations.

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Finding Your Way at Garage at Post Office Square
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Finding Your Way at Garage at Post Office Square

Working on some of Boston's signature spots always gives us a special feeling of pride. So when the Friends of...
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Boston YOTEL Opens with Smart Spaces in Seaport District
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Boston YOTEL Opens with Smart Spaces in Seaport District

We’re very excited about YOTEL Boston’s Grand Opening! The forward-thinking micro hotel offers a “smart, flexible space that suites individual...
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The Infinite Possibilities of Vinyl Graphics
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The Infinite Possibilities of Vinyl Graphics

New owner of full-service salon sees vibrant results with new logo, new sign When Infinity Hair, a full-service salon and...
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Overcoming Signage Restrictions with Creativity and Style
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Overcoming Signage Restrictions with Creativity and Style

Glass House in Cambridge was working with a visibility issue with respect to its new Kendall Square location. Since the...
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Who Knew: Joe Lyons, Sign Collector
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Who Knew: Joe Lyons, Sign Collector

Every sign tells a story, and this local sign collector's office has a lot of stories to tell. We love the original lollipop "T" sign - the ones we make today are not nearly so heavy!
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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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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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High-Quality Interior Signage at Historic School Features Innovative Material
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High-Quality Interior Signage at Historic School Features Innovative Material

Arches punctuate the distinctive architecture of St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA. The 150-year old institution has a dedicated faculty,...
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Why It’s So Easy to Love Neon Lights

Neon lights evoke a certain nostalgia. This long-lived lighting, while not as efficient as LED neon lights, is durable and...
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Fun with LED Neon
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Fun with LED Neon

For more than 100 years, neon signs have blazed brightly, humming faintly as their curved and bent tubes illuminate the...
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Apartment Branding: Everything You Need to Know
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Apartment Branding: Everything You Need to Know

Find out what it takes for your brand to be recognized and remembered with our comprehensive guide to apartment branding.
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2021 Signage Trends
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2021 Signage Trends

An explosion of technology innovation has fueled and supported creativity across many industries — and the signage industry is no exception....
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Signage for Financial Institutions
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Signage for Financial Institutions

Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions reap many benefits from effective signage. Well-designed and placed signs can: Grow outreach...
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Hanging Signs Isn’t Always a Straightforward Task
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Hanging Signs Isn’t Always a Straightforward Task

You’d think a parking garage would be a fairly cut and dry project, with color-coded signs for each level, arrows...
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A Functional AND Attractive Sign Project
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A Functional AND Attractive Sign Project

Whenever a client requests a sign that’s a little different from the norm, the Metro Sign team gets excited. We...
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Behind the Scenes at the Majestic 7 Cinema
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Behind the Scenes at the Majestic 7 Cinema

Lights! Camera! Action! In 2019, the family-owned and operated Majestic Cinemas began a major build-out at the Arsenal Yards shopping...
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Financial Institutions Benefit from Effective Signage
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Financial Institutions Benefit from Effective Signage

Well-designed signage allows companies — including financial institutions like banks and credit unions — to increase brand awareness and build trust...
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A Solar Solution for Manzo Freeman
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A Solar Solution for Manzo Freeman

In early spring of 2020, Manzo Freeman Development (MFD) — a privately-owned commercial real estate firm — reached out to Metro...
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Solar Powered LED Sign Lighting Systems with Floods or Internal LEDs
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Solar Powered LED Sign Lighting Systems with Floods or Internal LEDs

Commercial solar LED sign lighting systems manufactured in the USA by SEPCO providing a great solution for businesses, cities, communities, HOA signs.
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A Signage Transformation: From Average to Elegant
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A Signage Transformation: From Average to Elegant

The most effective outdoor signage does more than point out the entrance to your business’s parking lot. Well-designed outdoor signs...
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A Guide to Freestanding Signs for Your Business
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A Guide to Freestanding Signs for Your Business

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The Massport Sign at the Braintree Split: Delivered with Speedy Professionalism
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The Massport Sign at the Braintree Split: Delivered with Speedy Professionalism

Three major highways — Interstate 93, U.S. Route 1, and Route 3 — converge at the Braintree Split. Just 10...
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A New Look for Worcester Cultural Coalition’s JMAC Popup and BrickBox Theater
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A New Look for Worcester Cultural Coalition’s JMAC Popup and BrickBox Theater

Worcester’s Cultural Coalition Popup’s mission is simple: to support active creative engagement and foster a strong cultural identity for Greater...
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Critical Role of Signage During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Critical Role of Signage During the COVID-19 Pandemic

While COVID-19 has presented incredible challenges across nearly all industries, it also highlights the critical role being played by the...
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A Blaze of Crimson Light: The Story of Neon
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A Blaze of Crimson Light: The Story of Neon

Neon is a dull and invisible gas until it’s trapped in a tube and zapped with electricity. Literally pulled out of thin air, neon became the bright light of the modern world, a symbol of progress, and an essential component of the electronic age.
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Optimizing Higher Education Signage with Metro Sign & Awning
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Optimizing Higher Education Signage with Metro Sign & Awning

No one likes to get lost! And one of the best ways an institution can help people find their way...
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No Signage Project Too Big at Suffolk University – Higher Education Series Post 3
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No Signage Project Too Big at Suffolk University – Higher Education Series Post 3

Suffolk University might also share UMass Boston’s philosophy: Go big, or go home. Although Suffolk wasn’t working on a Renovations...
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Mixed Use Development 101: 10 Impressive Examples
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Mixed Use Development 101: 10 Impressive Examples

Mixed use developments are designed to incorporate and complement various types of real estate together. Learn more about their benefits.
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Don’t Gamble, Just Win with Your Signage
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Don’t Gamble, Just Win with Your Signage

Several Metro employees were at Twin River Casino in Rhode Island last week, but they weren't rolling dice or playing...
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Interview with a Vehicle Wrap
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Interview with a Vehicle Wrap

You’ve seen vehicle wraps on the street, in your parking lot, and all over. They’re hot, and they’re busy, appearing...
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Super Bowl Spots vs. Commercial Signs: The Winner is…
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Super Bowl Spots vs. Commercial Signs: The Winner is…

Quick, what was your favorite 2013 Super Bowl commercial? We’re asking because a 30-second spot in Super Bowl XLVII cost...
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Signs and Advertising ROI
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Signs and Advertising ROI

Signs can serve many purposes. Some give direction, others warn of potential dangers, but most let the world know you’re...
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Sustainable Signs and Their Broad Benefits: Green Signage Tips to Wow Your Clients, Part IV
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Sustainable Signs and Their Broad Benefits: Green Signage Tips to Wow Your Clients, Part IV

One of the important things about business is calculating your return of investment (ROI) and when one thinks of ROI,...
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Free White Paper: 9 Green Signage Tips to Wow your Clients
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Free White Paper: 9 Green Signage Tips to Wow your Clients

In the sign business we've found that environmentally-friendly business practices can benefit not only the environment but also the bottom line. Given...
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Apartment Branding: Everything You Need to Know
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Apartment Branding: Everything You Need to Know

Find out what it takes for your brand to be recognized and remembered with our comprehensive guide to apartment branding.
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Developing wayfinding systems in museums
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Developing wayfinding systems in museums

Good museum wayfinding is essential for thepublic to get the most out of a visit to your museum. in this article we look at best practice for museum wayfinding, from signage to
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The Importance of Signage in Branding Multi-Family Buildings
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The Importance of Signage in Branding Multi-Family Buildings

Believe it or not, when it comes to choosing where to live, attractive branding can make the difference between signing...
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Structural Signage for an Arctic Adventure
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Structural Signage for an Arctic Adventure

Signage plays a pretty important role in Museums. Bright bold colors, interesting graphics, and eye-catching fonts help command visitor attention. ...
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The pros and cons of design-build
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The pros and cons of design-build

The collaborative design-build delivery method can save time and money, but experts say there are key factors contractors should consider before making the switch. 
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Signage for Financial Institutions
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Signage for Financial Institutions

Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions reap many benefits from effective signage. Well-designed and placed signs can: Grow outreach...
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A Functional AND Attractive Sign Project
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A Functional AND Attractive Sign Project

Whenever a client requests a sign that’s a little different from the norm, the Metro Sign team gets excited. We...
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Financial Institutions Benefit from Effective Signage
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Financial Institutions Benefit from Effective Signage

Well-designed signage allows companies — including financial institutions like banks and credit unions — to increase brand awareness and build trust...
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Using Design-Build Contracts
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Using Design-Build Contracts

A design-build contract is defined by a single point of contact and can offer time savings and other efficiencies, but it comes with potential drawbacks.
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A Solar Solution for Manzo Freeman
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A Solar Solution for Manzo Freeman

In early spring of 2020, Manzo Freeman Development (MFD) — a privately-owned commercial real estate firm — reached out to Metro...
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Partnering with a Design-Build Signage Company Protects Budgets and Timelines
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Partnering with a Design-Build Signage Company Protects Budgets and Timelines

When you’re faced with a mammoth project that spans three years and involves many stakeholders, collaboration and communication are critical...
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The Challenges of Creating & Installing Signage in Historic Districts
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The Challenges of Creating & Installing Signage in Historic Districts

Facing a signage project that requires designing a sign package for an existing historic building presents its own unique challenges. You can fit sign programs to the building while still maintaining the business owner’s aesthetic.
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Signs That Define a Building, and Sometimes a City – The New York Times
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Signs That Define a Building, and Sometimes a City – The New York Times

Building signs have grown into a $37.5 billion industry. Some have become so iconic they are permanent parts of the landscape, often standing in for their hometowns.
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A Signage Transformation: From Average to Elegant
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A Signage Transformation: From Average to Elegant

The most effective outdoor signage does more than point out the entrance to your business’s parking lot. Well-designed outdoor signs...
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The Massport Sign at the Braintree Split: Delivered with Speedy Professionalism
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The Massport Sign at the Braintree Split: Delivered with Speedy Professionalism

Three major highways — Interstate 93, U.S. Route 1, and Route 3 — converge at the Braintree Split. Just 10...
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A New Look for Worcester Cultural Coalition’s JMAC Popup and BrickBox Theater
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A New Look for Worcester Cultural Coalition’s JMAC Popup and BrickBox Theater

Worcester’s Cultural Coalition Popup’s mission is simple: to support active creative engagement and foster a strong cultural identity for Greater...
Read More
Mixed Use Development 101: 10 Impressive Examples
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Mixed Use Development 101: 10 Impressive Examples

Mixed use developments are designed to incorporate and complement various types of real estate together. Learn more about their benefits.
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Revitalizing Historic Hudson Mills
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Revitalizing Historic Hudson Mills

A multi-million dollar renovation is underway in Hudson, Massachusetts. Developers are revitalizing the iconic Landing at Hudson Mills for contemporary...
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The Benefits of a Complete Design-Build Signage Process
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The Benefits of a Complete Design-Build Signage Process

In a design-build project, a single team completes the project; from design to fabrication to installation. A completed design-build team...
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Bring Your Brand to ADA Signage
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Bring Your Brand to ADA Signage

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has many requirements for bringing current signs into compliance or when you create new...
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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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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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Designing Innovative Signage for The Center at Innovation Drive
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Designing Innovative Signage for The Center at Innovation Drive

Early in 2015, Metro Sign & Awning began designing a freestanding (pylon) sign for a corporate environment that would re-imagine Tewksbury's workspaces. The...
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Back to School with Vinyl Graphics and Interior Wayfinding Signage
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Back to School with Vinyl Graphics and Interior Wayfinding Signage

Interior directional signage (also called interior wayfinding signage) is incredibly helpful to building users on a day-in and day-out basis....
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Now Showing on the Big Screen: New Signs Showcase New Technology
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Now Showing on the Big Screen: New Signs Showcase New Technology

National Amusements' Showcase Cinema XPlus theaters are large format auditoriums with Dolby Atmos™ sound and some of the most advanced...
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Suffolk University: Signs Point to the Future
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Suffolk University: Signs Point to the Future

From a 21-panel, 20-foot high HDP laminate exterior wall fixture to interior signage and vinyl graphics, we are delighted to say...
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Showcase XPLUS Theaters – Advanced Technology and a New Look
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Showcase XPLUS Theaters – Advanced Technology and a New Look

National Amusements' Showcase Cinema XPlus theaters are large format auditoriums featuring Dolby Atmos™ sound and today's most advanced digital projection and...
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Put An Improved Face On Your Business – The Benefits of Entry Awnings
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Put An Improved Face On Your Business – The Benefits of Entry Awnings

In a typical building, the glass entry doors and any adjacent windows create more opportunity for unwanted energy loss (in...
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9 Green Signage Tips You Can Use to Wow your Clients

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading business signage, one thing many business owners often fail to realize is that “going green” can be a great way to get better signage for less money. Retrofitting your existing signage to accept new, cooler-burning LEDs is just one example of how reworking an old sign can improve a sign’s appearance, effectiveness, and cost. Download the white paper to learn more about how you can upgrade your business sign for cost savings and environmental benefits.
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Signs That It’s Still A Great Country
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Signs That It’s Still A Great Country

While Metro Sign & Awning has long been happy to call Boston our home, we nevertheless get excited when we're...
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Channel Letter Signs Offer Many Advantages
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Channel Letter Signs Offer Many Advantages

Channel letters are among the most common signs we make, and for good reason. They are cost effective, easily shaped,...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About ADA Signage
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About ADA Signage

The term "ADA Signs" is now in widespread use among architects, general contractors, developers, and signage experts. "ADA" stands, of...
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Metro Sign & Awning Announces A New E-Book on the Intricacies of Wayfinding Signage
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Metro Sign & Awning Announces A New E-Book on the Intricacies of Wayfinding Signage

We've written in this space about wayfinding signs more than once, but we're still getting questions about them from business...
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Metro Sign & Awning Expands Service Area and Capabilities With Acquisition of Custom Designs Signs
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Metro Sign & Awning Expands Service Area and Capabilities With Acquisition of Custom Designs Signs

We are pleased and proud to announce that we have completed the acquisition of the premiere sign company in the...
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Re-Branding An International Chain: Lake Region Medical
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Re-Branding An International Chain: Lake Region Medical

One of our most demanding projects in recent memory has been taking part in the rebranding of a chain of...
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Keeping Up With the Signage Industry
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Keeping Up With the Signage Industry

It's not easy staying current in the fast-paced world of business signage. That's why the team at Metro Sign and...
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What To Tell Us In Your Request For a Price Quote
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What To Tell Us In Your Request For a Price Quote

One of the most frequently asked questions from prospects and clients alike is fairly basic: "What information do you need...
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Sunlight Plays A Large Part In Signage Appearance
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Sunlight Plays A Large Part In Signage Appearance

Metro Sign and Awning's designers are expert at managing the many nuances that help create extra value and excitement in your signage. Here's an example…
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Two Recent Projects Requiring Pylon Signs, Awnings, and Tenant Directories
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Two Recent Projects Requiring Pylon Signs, Awnings, and Tenant Directories

Adams Plaza, Quincy, MA Kimco Realty views Black Friday as an opportunity to refresh the aging pylon sign at Adams...
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Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which first became the law of the land in 1991, has made incalculable improvements...
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