Economy Sign Supply

What Economy Sign Supply does

Economy Sign Supply (ESS) is a Florida-headquartered, privately-held B2B distributor of sign-making supplies, equipment, and materials serving sign shops, wide-format print producers, vehicle-wrap installers, wall-graphic applicators, and apparel decorators. Operating under year_founded 2012 with "over 30 years of combined industry experience" across its team, the company runs two physical warehouses/retail locations in Miami (8070 NW 64th St, FL 33166) and Orlando (8350 Parkline Blvd #12, FL 32809) and stocks a full-line catalog across branded consumables, capital equipment, and structural substrates — including Mimaki print-and-cut systems (CJV200 Series) and the full Mimaki ink portfolio (eco-solvent SS21/SS2/ES3, UV-curable LUS-120/150/170/LH-100, CS100 solvent, and Sb310/Sb610 dye-sublimation), Orafol/ORACAL/ORAJET/ORAGUARD/ORABOND lines, Siser heat-transfer vinyl (EasyWeed, ColorPrint, Glitter), General Formulations media and laminates (Wallmark, Automark, Windowmark), Arlon, SIHL media, and an ESS private-label offering alongside substrates (Alumapanel ACM, PVC, styrene, aluminum sheet, foamboard, corrugated plastic). Its geographic focus is the Southeast US, anchored to Florida and serviced through scheduled local delivery routes (Tuesday Orlando/Keys, Wednesday East Coast Jupiter-to-Fort Pierce, Thursday West Coast Naples-to-Fort Myers), UPS shipping for out-of-region orders, and warehouse pickup, with explicit exclusion of Puerto Rico and international destinations.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales via a WooCommerce-on-WordPress e-commerce storefront, with a hybrid B2B go-to-market combining self-service online ordering and account-based sales for in-store customers. Pricing is intentionally opaque to the public — list prices are gated behind account login — while transactional pricing signals (delivery fee $9.99 below $100 / $2.95 at $100+, on-site technical service at $165/hour plus $65/hour transit beyond 25 miles, custom saw cutting with first two cuts free and $2.00 per additional cut) anchor a moderate-touch service model. Accounts are manually approved within 24 hours, and NET credit terms are reserved for established local customers with at least two years of purchase history, framing the business as a relationship-led regional SMB distributor rather than a high-velocity e-commerce reseller. The company reports no public funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed leadership team, consistent with a privately-held, founder-operated distribution SMB.

Name

Economy Sign Supply

Legal name

Economy Sign Supply

Website

https://economysignsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Economy Sign Supply is a Florida-headquartered B2B distributor of sign-making supplies, equipment, and substrates — printers, inks, vinyl, heat-transfer films, media, and rigid materials — serving sign shops, wide-format printers, wrap installers, and apparel decorators across the Southeast US via two warehouses and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sign-making supplies distribution

NAICS

Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (42343), Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (424120)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Membership Wholesale Clubs (B2B & B2B2C) (CRAEAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office Supplies, IT & Workplace Procurement Marketplaces (CRAFAHAF)

Keywords

• Sign-making supplies
• Wide-format printing materials
• Heat transfer vinyl
• Vehicle wrap films
• Digital printing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Economy Sign Supply generates revenue through the sale of sign-making supplies and equipment including vinyl, ink, substrates, tools, and accessories. Products are sold through an e-commerce platform with both online and local store purchasing options. Pricing is account-based (login to view prices).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Economy Sign Supply is a B2B distributor of sign-making supplies, equipment, and accessories serving sign shops, print shops, and graphics production businesses. The product portfolio includes Mimaki print-and-cut systems, eco-solvent/UV/dye sublimation inks, print media (vinyl, laminates), substrates (ACM, PVC, foamboard, styrene, corrugated plastic), heat transfer vinyl, and sign hardware. Distribution is via an account-based WooCommerce e-commerce storefront, two Florida warehouse locations (Miami and Orlando) with local delivery routes, UPS shipping, and in-warehouse pickup.

Product overview

Economy Sign Supply is a B2B distributor of sign-making supplies and equipment serving the commercial signage industry. The product portfolio includes print and cut systems (MIMAKI CJV200 Series printers), a comprehensive range of inks (Mimaki eco-solvent SS21/SS2/ES3, UV-curable LUS-170/LUS-150/LUS-120/LH-100, and dye sublimation Sb310/Sb610), and print media from multiple brands (ORAJET, SIHL, General Formulations including Windowmark and Wallmark vinyls). Their substrate offerings encompass aluminum composite panels (Alumapanel ACM), PVC, styrene, foamboard, and corrugated plastic sheets in various sizes and thicknesses. The company also stocks heat transfer vinyl (Siser EasyWeed, ColorPrint Easy, Glitter), lamination films (ORAGUARD, General Formulations Automark series), vinyl films (ORACAL 651, 352), sign hardware (Wire H-Stakes, aluminum standoffs), and provides custom cutting services. The business operates physical stores in Miami, FL (8070 NW 64th St) and Orlando, FL (8350 Parkline Blvd #12) with over 30 years of combined industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mimaki CJV200 Series Print-and-Cut Systems Professional integrated eco-solvent printer/cutter systems ranging from 32" to 54" widths with up to 1,440 dpi resolution and MAPS4 technology for sign shops producing banners, decals, and vehicle wraps.
• Mimaki Ink Line (Eco-Solvent, UV, Dye Sublimation, Solvent) Complete Mimaki ink portfolio covering eco-solvent (SS21, SS2, ES3), UV-curable (LUS-120, LUS-150, LUS-170, LH-100), dye sublimation (Sb310, Sb610), and solvent (CS100) inks for wide-format printers producing outdoor signage, vehicle wraps, soft signage, and apparel.
• Print Media (ORAJET, General Formulations, SIHL, Starflex) Wide-format printable media including ORAJET print films (3640, 3751RA), General Formulations vinyl series (Windowmark blockout, Wallmark wall graphics, Solvent Vinyl 218-226), Starflex canvas, and SIHL specialty substrates for solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV-curable ink printing.
• Sign Substrates (Alumapanel ACM, PVC, Styrene, Aluminum, Foamboard, Corrugated Plastic) Rigid and flexible sign-making substrates including Alumapanel ACM (3mm/6mm), PVC sheets (1-25mm), Styrene (.020-.060), Aluminum sheets .040, Foamboard (3/16" and 1/2"), and corrugated plastic sheets (4mm/10mm) in various colors and sizes for sign fabrication and displays.
• Heat Transfer Vinyl (Siser EasyWeed, ColorPrint Easy, Glitter) Siser heat transfer vinyl products including EasyWeed, EasyWeed Stretch, Glitter (Old Gold, Burgundy, etc.), and ColorPrint Easy/PU lines for garment and apparel decoration businesses.
• Lamination Films (General Formulations Automark, Optically Clear) Protective overlaminates including Automark Wrap Lamination #231 (gloss) and #240 (matte) for vehicle wraps, plus Optically Clear #242 for perforated window films.
• Vinyl Films (ORACAL 651, ORACAL 352 Print Polyester) ORACAL 651 permanent adhesive vinyl in multiple widths (15"-48") and lengths, plus ORACAL 352 print polyester for sign and graphics production.
• Sign Accessories and Hardware (Standoffs, Velcro, Wire H-Stakes, Acrylic) Sign installation and display accessories including aluminum standoffs for panel mounting, Velcro hook fasteners, galvanized 9-gauge wire H-stakes for yard signs, and acrylic sheets (gray and other colors).
• Custom Material Cutting Service Custom saw cutting service for sign substrates and materials with straight-line cuts; first 2 cuts free and additional cuts at $2.00 each, with same-day delivery available for requests submitted before 11:30 AM.
• On-Site Equipment Technical Support Service Field technical support and equipment maintenance services for printers and other sign-making equipment, billed at $165.00 per hour on-site plus $65.00 per hour transit for locations more than 25 miles from Miami office; parts and consumables not included.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MimakicoreTechnology or IntegrationEconomy Sign Supply is an authorized distributor of Mimaki printing equipment and inks, including the CJV200 Series print-and-cut systems, UV inks (LUS series), eco-solvent inks (SS21, ES3, CS100), and sublimation inks (SB310, SB610). Provides technical support services for Mimaki printers.
• OrafolcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Orafol/ORAFOL products including ORACAL vinyl series (651, 351, 352), ORAJET print media (3640, 3641, 3164, 3751RA), ORAGUARD lamination films, ORABOND tapes, and application tools.
• SisercoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized reseller of Siser heat transfer vinyl products including EasyWeed, EasyWeed Stretch, Glitter, and ColorPrint PU lines for textile decoration applications.
• General FormulationscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of General Formulations media products including Wallmark solvent vinyl, Automark wrap films, Windowmark blockout vinyl, and various lamination solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grimco: Grimco is one of North America's largest wholesale distributors of sign-making supplies, graphics materials, equipment, and wide-format printers. It directly mirrors ESS's product breadth (vinyls, inks, substrates, printers) and serves the same B2B sign-shop and print-shop customer base, though at significantly larger scale.
• N. Glantz & Son: N. Glantz & Son is a long-standing wholesale distributor of sign supplies, vinyl, digital-print media, and sign-shop equipment. It competes head-to-head with ESS as a multi-brand supplier to commercial sign and graphics professionals across the US.
• Signwarehouse: Signwarehouse is an online-focused distributor of sign-making equipment, vinyl, heat-transfer materials, and wide-format printing supplies. Its e-commerce-led GTM overlaps directly with ESS's hybrid online + local-pickup model for SMB sign makers.
• Coastal Business Supplies: Coastal Business Supplies distributes sign-making equipment, vinyl, inks, and apparel-decoration supplies to commercial sign and garment-decorator customers. It is highly comparable to ESS given its overlap in heat-transfer vinyl, sublimation, and wide-format categories.
• Orbus Visual Communications: Orbus manufactures and supplies signage, displays, banners, and visual-communications products to the trade. While partially a manufacturer, its distribution of substrates, frames, and sign supplies to the same B2B trade audience makes it a relevant comparable.
• Piedmont Plastics: Piedmont Plastics is one of North America's largest wholesale distributors of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film products used in signage, fabrication, and graphics. It directly overlaps with ESS's substrate categories (ACM, PVC, styrene, foamboard, corrugated plastic).
• Laird Plastics: Laird Plastics is a wholesale distributor of plastic sheet, film, and sign substrates serving sign, display, and fabrication markets across North America. It overlaps with ESS on ACM, acrylic, PVC, and other rigid substrates used by sign shops.

Broad incumbents

• Spandex (now part of AoFrio): Spandex is a leading multi-national wholesale distributor of visual-communications substrates, inks, vinyls, and sign-making equipment with operations across Europe, the Americas, and Australia. It addresses the same product categories as ESS but at a meaningfully larger, multi-region scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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