Carolina Signs and Wonders

What Carolina Signs and Wonders does

Carolina Signs and Wonders is a full-service commercial signage company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a second manufacturing facility in Raleigh. The company designs, fabricates, and installs custom signage for commercial clients across verticals including retail, corporate, healthcare, education, and places of worship. Its product portfolio spans approximately twenty sign types, covering exterior signage (monument, pylon, pole, channel letters, cabinet, blade signs), interior signage (lobby, directional, ADA-compliant), and specialty formats (awning, acrylic, vinyl banners, trade show displays, restaurant, retail, real estate, post-and-panel). Underlying production relies on conventional fabrication technology including digital printing, laser cutting, and CNC routing, with materials selected for weather and fade resistance.

The company operates on a project-based revenue model with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams include one-time custom sign manufacturing, installation services (including wholesale/contract, B2B third-party, and white-label installations for other sign companies), sign repair and maintenance, and sign replacement. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by free consultations offered via phone (704-266-1164) and website quote requests, supplemented by an extensive local-SEO strategy with location-specific landing pages targeting cities across North and South Carolina. The company claims to have completed projects in 39 U.S. states for global brands and public institutions.

Carolina Signs and Wonders is privately held, founded in 2016, with reported headcount of 1-10 employees and Jacquie Golbus as Founder and President. In 2025, the company installed new manufacturing equipment at its Raleigh facility (October), formed a research partnership with UNC Charlotte's Industrial Solution Lab to co-develop a bucket-truck safety system (December), and received PR News recognition as a national leader in complex and large-scale signage projects. No funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company are identified in the available data.

Name

Carolina Signs and Wonders

Legal name

Carolina Signs and Wonders

Website

https://carolinasignage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Carolina Signs and Wonders is a full-service commercial signage company in Charlotte, NC that designs, fabricates, and installs custom signs for retail, corporate, healthcare, education, and government clients across 39 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Signage Manufacturing and Installation

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (339950)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Wayfinding, Signage & Environmental Graphic Design (BPAHAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG)

Keywords

• Custom commercial signage
• Sign manufacturing installation
• Channel letter fabrication
• ADA compliant wayfinding
• Trade show displays

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Sign Manufacturing and Fabrication: One-time project-based revenue from custom design, production, and fabrication of business signs including channel letters, monument signs, cabinet signs, pole signs, indoor signs, outdoor signs, and specialty custom signs
2. Sign Installation Services: Professional installation services including wholesale/contract installation, B2B third-party installations, white-label installation for sign companies, and trade/reseller installation solutions
3. Sign Repair and Maintenance: Ongoing repair and maintenance services for existing signs to extend their operational life
4. Sign Replacement: Complete sign replacement services including sign face replacements with custom size, style, and graphics

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Carolina Signs and Wonders is a full-service commercial signage manufacturer and installer that designs, fabricates, and installs custom signs including channel letters, monument signs, cabinet signs, pole signs, pylon signs, blade signs, awning signs, ADA-compliant signage, acrylic signs, vinyl banners, and trade show displays. The company also provides professional sign installation, repair, and replacement services, including wholesale and white-label installation offerings for other sign companies.

Product overview

Carolina Signs and Wonders is a full-service commercial signage company offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical sign products and related services. The core offering consists of outdoor signage (monument signs, pylon signs, pole signs, channel letters, cabinet signs, blade signs) and indoor signage (lobby signs, directional signs, promotional displays, ADA-compliant signs), supplemented by specialty products including awning signs, acrylic signs, vinyl banners, custom signs, and trade show displays. Services include sign design, manufacturing, professional installation, repair, and replacement. The company operates as a single unified service model with design, production, and installation capabilities integrated at local facilities in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, serving commercial clients across 39 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Signs Custom exterior and interior building signage including channel letters, monument signs, and pylon signs designed to enhance brand visibility and create professional first impressions for commercial properties.
• Outdoor Signs Weather-resistant outdoor signage including monument signs, pylon signs, channel letters, sidewalk signs, banners, flags, and storefront signs built for durability and lasting visibility.
• Indoor Signs Interior signage solutions including lobby signs, directional signage, promotional displays, decorative wall graphics, and ADA-compliant wayfinding signs for offices, museums, and public spaces.
• Business Signs Commercial business signage for brand promotion including tenant signs, pole signs, A-frames, conference banners, and custom displays for various business types.
• Channel Letters and Dimensional Lettering Three-dimensional illuminated or non-illuminated letters and signage with customizable fonts, colors, sizes, and lighting options (LED or neon) for storefronts and building exteriors.
• Cabinet Signs Box-style illuminated or non-illuminated signs with metal frames and acrylic faces, customizable to any design, shape, or size for storefronts and wayfinding applications.
• Monument Signs Ground-level freestanding signs typically made from stone, marble, brick, concrete, or metal, providing a permanent professional entrance for corporate facilities, schools, and business parks.
• Blade Signs Hanging or projecting signs mounted perpendicular to building facades, available in illuminated or non-illuminated options to attract pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
• Awning Signs Storefront awnings with integrated signage that provide weather protection, energy savings (up to 25% on cooling costs), and brand exposure with customizable shapes and materials.
• ADA Signs Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant signage with visual characters, tactile characters, and braille for accessibility compliance in public buildings.
• Acrylic Signs Transparent or frosted polymer signs in various styles (lobby signs, menu boards, wayfinding, product displays) with surface or subsurface printing options.
• Custom Signs Tailored specialty signage including lobby signs, building signs, event signage, address signs, and commercial vehicle wraps designed to specifications or unique design plans.
• Pole Signs Tall freestanding signs mounted on poles visible from great distances, ideal for businesses near highways or busy intersections to attract vehicular traffic.
• Pylon Signs High-mounted freestanding signs on poles for businesses set back from roads, designed to attract high-volume traffic from highways and major roads.
• Vinyl Signs and Banners Custom vinyl graphics and banners for indoor or outdoor use, including promotional displays, window graphics, and trade show materials.
• Sign Repair Professional repair services for commercial signs, neon signs, pylon signs, and various signage types including electrical troubleshooting and material restoration.
• Sign Replacement Complete sign replacement services including sign face replacement with custom graphics, various material options, and full-service installation.
• Sign Installation Full-service professional installation including site assessment, mounting, electrical work, and code compliance for wholesale, contract, B2B, and white-label installations.
• Trade Show Displays Portable and customizable trade show booth signage and displays for exhibition and event marketing.
• Restaurant Signs Specialized signage for restaurants including menu boards, promotional displays, and branded storefront elements.
• Retail Signs Custom signage solutions for retail environments including storefront signs, promotional displays, and wayfinding elements.
• Real Estate Signs Signs for real estate marketing including property signage, directional signs, and promotional displays for the real estate industry.
• Post and Panel Signs Freestanding panel signs mounted on posts for directory, tenant, or directional applications.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UNC Charlotte Industrial Solution LabminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Carolina Signs and Wonders partnered with UNC Charlotte's Industrial Solution Lab to develop a safety system to prevent fluid runoff from bucket trucks from obstructing drivers' visibility. The solution consisted of a catch pan, reinforced frame, and drainage system, tested on an Elliott M43 bucket truck with immediate improvements in visibility in rainy conditions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Allegra Marketing Print Mail: Allegra is a marketing and print franchise offering signage, banners, vehicle graphics, and promotional products to SMB and mid-market clients. Comparable customer base and sign-related product mix to Carolina Signs and Wonders, particularly in regional markets.
• SpeedPro Imaging: SpeedPro Imaging is a national large-format graphics franchise specializing in vehicle wraps, wall murals, window graphics, and trade show displays. Strong overlap with Carolina Signs and Wonders' vinyl banners, window graphics, and trade show product lines.
• Signs.com: Signs.com is an online-first custom sign manufacturer offering banners, yard signs, vinyl lettering, and business signage with national shipping. Comparable product catalog (vinyl signs, banners, custom signs) though with a different go-to-market model than Carolina Signs and Wonders' sales-led motion.
• North American Signs: North American Signs is a full-service commercial sign company offering design, fabrication, and installation across multiple US states, with strong presence in the Midwest. Comparable service model and target customer segments to Carolina Signs and Wonders, particularly in healthcare, retail, and corporate.
• Signarama: Signarama is a global sign franchise providing custom signs, vehicle wraps, banners, and digital signage to businesses. It competes directly with Carolina Signs and Wonders in the commercial sign space with comparable service breadth and project-based revenue model.
• Image360: Image360 is a national sign and graphics franchise offering design, fabrication, and installation of custom signs, vehicle graphics, and promotional displays. It is directly comparable to Carolina Signs and Wonders in service model, customer segments, and consultative sales approach.
• FASTSIGNS: FASTSIGNS is the largest sign and graphics franchise network in North America, offering custom sign design, manufacturing, installation, and visual marketing services across multiple verticals. It is the closest direct competitor to Carolina Signs and Wonders in terms of full-service signage offerings and multi-channel customer base (retail, corporate, healthcare).

Broad incumbents

• YESCO: YESCO is a 100+ year-old sign manufacturer specializing in large-scale, custom electric and architectural signage, including iconic Las Vegas displays. It competes with Carolina Signs and Wonders for complex, large-scale enterprise signage projects but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Vistaprint: Vistaprint (Cimpress) is a mass-market online printing and marketing services platform offering business cards, banners, signs, and promotional products to SMBs. Adjacent competitor to Carolina Signs and Wonders in vinyl signs, banners, and basic commercial signage, but with very different scale, business model, and product depth.
• Watchfire Signs: Watchfire is a leading manufacturer of LED signs, digital displays, and outdoor advertising structures sold through a dealer network. Overlaps with Carolina Signs and Wonders in commercial signage category, especially for pole/pylon signs and digital message centers, but Watchfire is a product manufacturer rather than full-service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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