Fossil Industries

What Fossil Industries does

Fossil Industries, Inc. (operating as Fossil Graphics) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered at 44 Jefryn Boulevard in Deer Park, New York. The company designs and produces custom printed graphic panels for outdoor and high-durability signage applications, with a stated global footprint across every continent. Its primary product lines are Custom High Pressure Laminate (CHPL) panels, Aluminum Composite Graphic (ACG™) panels, and Acrylic Graphic (AG) panels, complemented by a line of mounting hardware including posts, brackets, wall mounts, and fence mounts. The company's 1–10 employee headcount and absence of disclosed funding or M&A activity indicate a small, founder-controlled specialty manufacturer rather than a venture-backed growth business.

The company's competitive differentiation rests on three proprietary, registered technologies: the FOSSILized Surface treatment (a proprietary ink and topcoat formula making graphics graffiti-proof and fade-resistant for a decade), 12-Color HD Printing (a proprietary process delivering a wider color gamut than conventional 8-color printing), and Laser Guided Technology (combining laser systems with CNC routers for precision custom-shape cutting including cut-outs, 3-D layering, and double-sided panels). All panels carry a 10-year warranty against fading, delamination, peeling, blistering, and cracking; hardware carries a 1-year warranty. The company also offers in-house art services and operates a dedicated FTP art upload portal as part of its order workflow.

Fossil Industries operates a direct-to-customer sales model with no intermediaries or third-party distribution. Customers contact the company via phone or email, receive color samples and layout proofs, and work with Fossil's design team through delivery. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting a custom-made project model rather than standardized catalog sales. Target customer segments are primarily government and municipal buyers (including the National Park Service), commercial property owners needing durable exterior graphics, and transportation infrastructure projects. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website and direct sales outreach, with no disclosed partnerships, resellers, or institutional investors.

Name

Fossil Industries

Legal name

Fossil Industries, Inc.

Website

https://fossilgraphics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fossil Industries is a privately held Deer Park, NY manufacturer of custom printed graphic panels (CHPL, ACG, AG) for outdoor signage, primarily serving government, municipal, and commercial property customers globally via direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Deer Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sign and Graphic Panel Sales: Sale of custom printed high-pressure laminate graphic panels (CHPL, ACG, AG) and associated mounting hardware including posts, brackets, wall mounts, and fence mounts. Products are made to order based on customer specifications.
2. Custom Design Services: Full-service design team creates custom designs for customers. Art evaluation, color samples, and layout proofs included in ordering process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fossil Industries manufactures custom-made graphics and signage panels under the Fossil Graphics brand, producing CHPL (Custom High Pressure Laminate), ACG (Aluminum Composite Graphic), and AG (Acrylic Graphic) panels through proprietary FOSSILized Surface treatment, 12-Color HD Printing, and Laser Guided CNC cutting. The company also supplies complementary mounting hardware (posts, brackets, wall and fence mounts) and provides in-house custom design services, with all production carried out at its Deer Park, New York facility.

Product overview

Fossil Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer of durable outdoor graphics and signage, operating under the Fossil Graphics brand. The company's product portfolio centers on three core graphic product lines: CHPL (Custom High Pressure Laminate), ACG™ (Aluminum Composite Graphic™), and AG (Acrylic Graphic), all featuring the proprietary FOSSILized Surface technology and 12-Color HD Printing process. These products are complemented by a comprehensive line of mounting hardware solutions. The company differentiates through proprietary manufacturing technologies including Laser Guided Technology for precision CNC cutting. All products are backed by a 10-year warranty on graphic panels and 1-year warranty on hardware, with all products manufactured entirely in the U.S.A.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CHPL – Custom High Pressure Laminate: Custom High Pressure Laminate graphics - the company's primary product line featuring FOSSILized Surface technology
• ACG – Aluminum Composite Graphic
• AG – Acrylic Graphic
• FOSSILized Surface
• 12 Color HD Printing
• Laser Guided Technology

Products and services

• CHPL – Custom High Pressure Laminate Solid composite graphic panels engineered using extreme heat and pressure, featuring the proprietary FOSSILized Surface and 12-Color HD Printing. Panels are fire-retardant, moisture-resistant, UV-resistant, and graffiti-proof, available in thicknesses from 0.038" to 1", and backed by a 10-year warranty. Sold to government, commercial, and transportation buyers for outdoor signage, wayfinding, and murals.
• ACG™ – Aluminum Composite Graphic™ Aluminum composite graphic panels with proprietary FOSSILized Surface treatment, combining aluminum durability with high-definition printing for outdoor signage applications. Targeted at buyers needing rugged exterior graphics.
• AG – Acrylic Graphic Acrylic-based graphic panels with the proprietary FOSSILized Surface finish, offering high-clarity imagery for outdoor signage with 10-year warranty protection. Sold alongside CHPL and ACG as a core panel option.
• Mounting Hardware Solutions Comprehensive selection of mounting hardware including angled pedestals, upright posts, rail mounts, wall mounts, fence mounts, L-brackets, and threaded bolts/studs. Available in styles such as NPS Style Cantilever, NPS Style Traditional, and standard post configurations. Covered by a 1-year warranty and sold to buyers needing a complete turnkey signage system.
• Custom Art & Design Services Full-service in-house design team that creates custom artwork, evaluates customer-supplied art, produces color samples, and prepares layout proofs as part of the ordering process. Bundled with panel purchases for buyers needing artwork preparation alongside manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year warranty against fading, delamination, peeling, blistering, and cracking

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ASI Sign Systems: ASI Sign Systems manufactures architectural signage, wayfinding systems, and identification products for commercial, healthcare, and institutional buildings. Comparable to Fossil in the architectural signage specification community with custom-manufactured solutions.
• Takeform: Takeform produces architectural signage and interior wayfinding systems with a focus on custom design and manufacturing for corporate and institutional clients. Comparable to Fossil in the custom architectural signage space with made-to-order manufacturing.
• 3A Composites: 3A Composites manufactures aluminum composite panels (Dibond, Alucobond, Sintra) widely used in the architectural signage industry. Directly comparable to Fossil's ACG product line as a substrate and panel supplier for high-end outdoor signage applications.
• Laminators Inc. Laminators Inc. manufactures aluminum composite panels (Omega-Lite) and other composite panel products used in signage and architectural applications. Comparable to Fossil's ACG composite panel line as a substrate manufacturer in the architectural sign supply chain.
• Mohawk Sign Systems: Mohawk Sign Systems manufactures custom architectural signs, wayfinding, and ADA signage for healthcare, education, and corporate markets. Comparable to Fossil in offering custom-manufactured signage with specification-driven sales to institutional buyers.
• Gemini Incorporated: Gemini manufactures cast metal dimensional letters, plaques, and architectural signage for commercial, government, and institutional markets. Comparable to Fossil in serving architectural signage buyers with custom, durable products specified into building projects.
• SignComp: SignComp manufactures architectural sign systems, wayfinding solutions, and custom interior/exterior signage. Comparable to Fossil in the architectural sign manufacturer space with custom fabrication capabilities and project-based sales.
• AGAM: AGAM manufactures aluminum composite panels and signage graphics substrates serving the architectural sign industry. Directly comparable to Fossil's ACG product offering as a panel substrate producer for outdoor architectural signage.

Broad incumbents

• YESCO: YESCO is a large outdoor sign manufacturer specializing in illuminated and monumental signage for casinos, retail, transportation, and entertainment. Comparable to Fossil in outdoor architectural signage but operates at significantly larger scale with broader product categories including electronic displays.
• 3M: 3M's Commercial Solutions division offers graphic films, vinyl wraps, and signage materials (Controltac, IJ180Cv3, DI-NOC architectural finishes) used as alternatives to rigid panels. Comparable to Fossil in the architectural and commercial graphics market but operates as a much larger, diversified incumbent with broad product lines beyond panels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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