Pacific Signs
Pacific Signs is a family-owned custom printing and signage e-commerce business founded circa 1998, selling custom banners, signs, displays, and trade show products to small and medium businesses across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersChula Vista, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Pacific Signs does
Pacific Signs is a family-owned and operated custom printing and signage business founded circa 1998 in Chula Vista, California. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model (pacificsigns.net) selling custom printed physical signage products including vinyl banners, mesh banners, heavy-duty banners, banner stands, adhesive signs, rigid signs, canopy tents, table covers, and flags — spanning 28+ SKUs across seven product categories. Production is based on digital UV printing, dye-sublimation, and vinyl printing technologies applied to substrates such as vinyl, mesh, fabric, aluminum composite, PVC, and magnetic materials. The online platform offers self-service design tools, file upload for print-ready artwork, and real-time proof viewing, with next-day shipping on most orders placed before 3pm and free shipping on orders over $75.
The company targets small to medium businesses, local service providers (contractors, landscapers, home service companies), and event/trade show participants who need professional-quality signage for grand openings, promotions, outdoor advertising, trade show booths, and vehicle/storefront advertising. Revenue is generated through unit-based pricing with tiered quantity discounts across transaction sizes ranging from $54 (vinyl banners) to $1,108 (canopy tents). The company is privately held with no institutional funding, no disclosed parent company, and no public disclosures of revenue, headcount, or management team. Pacific Signs is a stable, low-overhead, owner-operated small business with 25+ years of continuous operation and a national U.S. shipping footprint from a single facility.
Pacific Signs firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pacific Signs
- Legal name
- Pacific Signs
- Website
- https://pacificsigns.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Pacific Signs is a family-owned custom printing and signage e-commerce business founded circa 1998, selling custom banners, signs, displays, and trade show products to small and medium businesses across the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pacific Signs industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Sign Printing
- NAICS
- Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Sign Manufacturing (339950), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)
- SIC
- Commercial Printing (2750)
- akta.pro primary industry
- OOH Production, Printing & Installation Services (MPAAAKAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Corporate Event Decor, Branding & Signage (HSACADAJ)
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Where Pacific Signs is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chula Vista
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Pacific Signs business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Sign and Banner Products: Pacific Signs generates revenue through the sale of custom printed physical products including vinyl banners, mesh banners, banner stands, rigid signs, adhesive signs, canopy tents, table covers, and flags. Products are sold as one-time purchases with unit pricing and quantity discounts available. The company ships products directly to customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Printed Products - Unit Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Pacific Signs product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pacific Signs is a family-owned custom printing business that sells made-to-order printed signs, banners, banner stands, canopy tents, table covers, and flags through its own e-commerce website. Customers can either build designs through online design tools or upload print-ready artwork, and products are produced using digital UV and dye-sublimation printing on vinyl, mesh, fabric, aluminum composite, PVC, and magnetic substrates. Most orders placed before 3pm ship the next day, with free shipping on orders over $75.
Product overview
Pacific Signs is a family-owned custom printing and signage company serving customers for over 25 years, offering a comprehensive portfolio of printed signage products and display solutions. The core offering consists of Banners (including 13oz Standard Vinyl, 10oz Mesh, 18oz Heavy Duty, and Double Sided varieties), Banner Stands (Retractable, Deluxe, Double Sided, and X-Banner variants), Adhesive Signs (Window Perf, Wall Decals, and Floor Graphics), Rigid Signs (Magnetic Signs, Custom Yard Signs, Aluminum Composite, PVC Board, and Parking Signs), Canopy Tents (10', 15', and 20' Aluminum models with backwall accessories), Table Covers (Multi-Stretch, Standard, Fitted, and Stretch Fit options), and Flags (Feather Angled, Feather Convex, Teardrop, and Pole Flag styles). The company provides online design tools for custom designs and accepts print-ready file uploads. They offer next-day shipping on most orders and free shipping on orders over $75.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 13oz Standard Vinyl Banners Premium heavyweight 13 oz. scrim vinyl banners for indoor and outdoor use, including billboards, building wraps, event flags, trade show signage, and parades.
- 10oz Mesh Banners Heavy-duty 10 oz. mesh banner material with UV ink printing for large outdoor advertisements where wind load is an issue.
- 18oz Heavy Duty Banners Premium heavy-weight 18 oz. vinyl banners with PVC vinyl faces on both sides, a blockout layer, and reinforced scrim fibers for demanding conditions.
- Double Sided Banners Premium double-sided banners printed on 13 oz. vinyl with hemmed and sewn edges for extra durability in outdoor environments.
- Street Pole Banners Double-sided light pole or street pole banners offering citywide exposure, printed in full color on single piece vinyl with pole pockets and grommets.
- Retractable Banner Stand Basic retractable banner stand with lightweight aluminum construction, folding feet, and retractable UV-printed fabric inserts with curl-free edges.
- Deluxe Banner Stand Premium retractable stand with a sophisticated wide base design, chrome ends, adjustable telescopic support pole, and UV-printed fabric inserts with blockout backing.
- Double Sided Retractable Stand Double-sided deluxe retractable stand featuring two graphics with UV-printed fabric or 13 oz matte vinyl options, adjustable poles, and an included travel bag.
- X-Banner Stand Durable and cost-effective X-stand display for promotional banners, including a complimentary nylon travel bag with grommet installation for easy graphic swapping.
- Window Perf Adhesive perforated window film with 70% printable area and 30% open area, ideal for advertising on vehicle and storefront windows.
- Wall Decals Interior wall graphics crafted from lightweight wall fabric material with repositionable adhesive for wall murals or in-store accents.
- Floor Graphics Durable 7 mil laminated floor graphics with a textured surface to prevent slips and withstand heavy foot traffic.
- Magnetic Signs High-quality 30 mil magnetic signs for vehicle advertising, with UV ink printing for a long-lasting matte appearance.
- Custom Yard Signs Full process color custom printed Coroplast yard signs UV printed for service companies, with wire stakes compatibility.
- Aluminum Composite Signs 3mm aluminum composite panel signs with UV printed adhesive vinyl graphics for long-term indoor or outdoor signage.
- PVC Board Signs 1/8 inch expanded PVC board signs (Sintra-compatible), direct UV printed for vibrant long-lasting results on short-term outdoor or indoor advertisements.
- Parking Signs Durable parking signs on .040 or .080 aluminum material with rounded corners and pre-drilled mounting holes.
- 10' Aluminum Canopy Tent Portable 10' x 10' aluminum canopy tent with 600 denier water-resistant dye-sub printed canopy and a 40mm commercial grade hexagonal aluminum frame rated for 20-28 mph winds.
- 15' Aluminum Canopy Tent 15' x 10' aluminum canopy tent with telescopic legs, custom dye-sub printed canopy top, and convenient carry bag for outdoor events.
- 20' Aluminum Canopy Tent 20' x 10' aluminum canopy tent with telescopic legs, custom dye-sub printed canopy top, and convenient carry bag for outdoor events.
- 10' Aluminum Canopy Tent Backwall Custom printed back wall for 10' canopy tents, attaches via hook and loop sewn into the canopy frame, available in single-sided or double-sided options.
- Multi-Stretch Table Cap Table topper with vibrant full-color graphics that fits snugly around the table, made from backlit and stretch fabric with dye-sublimation printing.
- Standard Table Cover 4-sided table throws for 6ft and 8ft tables, custom printed edge-to-edge covering front, back, and both sides using fabric and dye-sublimation printing.
- Fitted Table Cover Fitted table throw for 6ft tables with edge-to-edge custom graphics using stretch fabric and dye-sublimation printing.
- Stretch Fit Table Cover Stretch table throw that fits snugly around tables, tapers smoothly and secures beneath legs, providing full coverage on all four sides.
- Feather Flag Angled Feather angled flags with vibrant full-color dye-sublimated designs, direct-printed polyester mesh with print-thru effect, available in various sizes and base options.
- Feather Flag Convex Feather convex flags with vibrant full-color dye-sublimated designs suitable for indoor and outdoor display with various base options.
- Teardrop Flag Teardrop flags with iconic curved shape, full-color dye-sublimated with large design space and direct-printed polyester mesh with print-thru effect.
- Pole Flag Custom pole flags transforming logos or artwork into dynamic flying displays, direct printed to lightweight open weave flag material for print-thru graphics.
Quantifiable outcome
- Free shipping on orders over $75
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Pacific Signs
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Pacific Signs technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Pacific Signs partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights2 records
Pacific Signs competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- UPrinting: Online commercial printer offering custom banners, signs, posters, and marketing materials. Comparable to Pacific Signs in printing technology, product categories, and SMB customer segment.
- PrintPlace: Online commercial printing platform offering custom banners, signs, and marketing materials. Directly comparable to Pacific Signs in product mix and SMB e-commerce DTC positioning.
- BuildASign: Online custom sign and banner printing company serving SMBs with yard signs, banners, decals, and trade show displays. Directly overlaps Pacific Signs in product offering and target customer.
- BannerBuzz: Specialist online retailer for custom vinyl banners, mesh banners, and event signage. Highly comparable to Pacific Signs in product category, substrate materials, and SMB event/advertising customer base.
- Signs.com: Online custom sign retailer offering banners, yard signs, vehicle wraps, and business signs direct-to-consumer. Directly comparable to Pacific Signs in product mix, SMB target customer, and e-commerce DTC model.
- GotPrint: Online commercial printing service offering banners, signs, business cards, and large-format prints. Comparable to Pacific Signs in custom print-on-demand model and SMB target market.
- Carrot Top: Retailer and manufacturer of flags, banners, and patriotic signage products serving commercial and event customers. Comparable to Pacific Signs' flag and outdoor advertising product categories.
- 4OVER: Online commercial printing marketplace producing banners, signs, and large-format print products. Comparable to Pacific Signs in custom print production capability and SMB/reseller customer focus.
Broad incumbents
- FedEx Office: National retail print chain offering custom banners, signs, and large-format printing alongside broader document services. Comparable to Pacific Signs in custom signage offering but with much wider footprint and brand reach.
- Vistaprint (Cimpress): Mass-market online print platform offering custom signs, banners, and marketing materials as part of a broad portfolio. Overlaps Pacific Signs in custom signage but operates at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Pacific Signs M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Pacific Signs
What does Pacific Signs do?
Pacific Signs is a family-owned custom printing business that sells made-to-order printed signs, banners, banner stands, canopy tents, table covers, and flags through its own e-commerce website. Customers can either build designs through online design tools or upload print-ready artwork, and products are produced using digital UV and dye-sublimation printing on vinyl, mesh, fabric, aluminum composite, PVC, and magnetic substrates. Most orders placed before 3pm ship the next day, with free shipping on orders over $75.
Is Pacific Signs a public or private company?
Pacific Signs is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Pacific Signs founded?
Pacific Signs was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Pacific Signs based?
Pacific Signs is headquartered in Chula Vista, United States, in the North America region.
How does Pacific Signs make money?
One revenue line is on record: custom Sign and Banner Products.
Who are Pacific Signs's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are UPrinting, PrintPlace, BuildASign, BannerBuzz, Signs.com, GotPrint, Carrot Top and 4OVER. Broad incumbents are FedEx Office and Vistaprint (Cimpress).
Does Pacific Signs have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pacific Signs.
What industry is Pacific Signs in?
Pacific Signs's product category is Custom Sign Printing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAAAKAJ, OOH Production, Printing & Installation Services, with a secondary code of HSACADAJ, Corporate Event Decor, Branding & Signage. Its NAICS code is 323111 and its SIC code is 2750.