Hi Signs

What Hi Signs does

Hi Signs is a privately held, full-stack architectural signage and wayfinding fabricator headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Founded in 1974 and operating for 50+ years, the company operates a 55,000 square-foot manufacturing facility staffed with Red Seal Journeyman Welders and Carpenters, PMP-certified Project Managers, and an in-house design and structural engineering team. Its platform spans four integrated service modules — Planning & Design (3D design, structural engineering, AutoCAD, comprehensive sign plans), Custom Fabrication (wide-format printing, automotive-quality paint, LED illumination, specialty finishes including gold leaf and neon), Implementation & Installation (electrical, swing stage, boom truck, millwork, digital displays), and Project Management (permitting, utility locates, subcontractor coordination). The output is a diverse portfolio of architectural signage, wayfinding systems, illuminated signage, community entrance features, ADA-compliant signage, highway guide signs, modular signage systems, and experiential placemaking graphics.

The company is part of The Fath Group, a diversified parent that also owns sister companies Banff Sign Co., Traffic Supply, and Traffic Rentals, enabling cross-sell on infrastructure and traffic-management projects. Hi Signs sells turn-key, project-based solutions primarily through an enterprise field-sales motion with a website quote request intake, competitive bidding, and design-build engagements. Customers are diversified across land developers (Brookfield, Melcor, Qualico, Rohit), municipalities (City of Edmonton, Parks Canada, Alberta Transportation standards), corporate enterprises (Amazon, Imperial Oil, DOW Chemical, RioCan, EllisDon, Turner Construction, ATB Financial), hospitality (Fairmont Hotels, Patagonia), and institutions (University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services). Pricing is custom quote-based per project scope with multi-year contract cadences, and geographic focus is Western Canada with selective projects in the US (Montana). Notable specialty capabilities include Banff heritage-compliant design, LEED/sustainable materials, and senior-care/dementia-friendly wayfinding.

Name

Hi Signs

Legal name

Hi Signs

Website

https://hisigns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hi Signs is a full-stack architectural signage and wayfinding fabricator in Edmonton, Alberta, designing, manufacturing, and installing custom signage and wayfinding for municipalities, developers, and enterprise clients across Western Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Signage & Wayfinding

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (33995), Sign Manufacturing (339950)

akta.pro primary industry

Wayfinding, Signage & Environmental Graphic Design (BPAHAKAN)

Keywords

• Architectural signage
• Wayfinding systems
• Custom sign fabrication
• Illuminated signage
• Design-build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Signage Fabrication & Installation: Project-based revenue from design, fabrication, and installation of architectural signage, wayfinding systems, illuminated signage, and specialty signage for commercial, municipal, and hospitality clients. Services include turn-key solutions from planning through execution.
2. Project Management Services: PMP-certified project management services including permit applications, subcontractor management, construction coordination, and aftercare maintenance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hi Signs is a full-stack experiential fabricator for architectural signage and wayfinding, providing design-build services, custom fabrication, professional installation, and PMP-certified project management. Their integrated platform produces architectural signage, wayfinding systems, illuminated signage, community entrance features, specialty signage (gold leaf, neon, ADA-compliant), and highway guide signs for commercial, municipal, hospitality, and institutional clients across Western Canada. All work is performed in-house at their 55,000sf manufacturing facility in Edmonton, Alberta, supported by Red Seal Journeyman tradespeople and design-build engineering.

Product overview

Hi Signs operates as a full-stack experiential fabricator for architectural signage and wayfinding, offering an integrated platform that spans design services, custom fabrication, and installation. The core offering combines four interconnected service modules: Planning & Design (3D design, structural engineering, comprehensive sign plans), Custom Fabrication (55,000sf manufacturing with Red Seal welders, automotive paint, wide-format printing), Implementation & Installation (electrical, millwork, digital displays), and Project Management (PMP-certified coordination, permits, subcontractor management). These services produce a diverse portfolio of signage products including Architectural Signage, Wayfinding Systems (interior/exterior/campus/transit), Illuminated Signage with neon and LED options, Community Entrance Features, Bespoke Wood/Cedar Signage, ADA Compliant Braille signage, Pylon Signs with tenant directories, Highway Guide Signs, Comprehensive Sign Plans, Window Treatment/Vinyl Films, Modular Signage Systems, Digital Displays, and Hospitality/Restaurant Signage. The company also offers specialty finishes including Gold Leaf application and authentic neon fabrication. This platform-based approach enables turn-key solutions from concept through installation across commercial, municipal, hospitality, and residential sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Signage Custom-designed exterior and interior architectural signage solutions that integrate with building design aesthetics, including channel letters, monument signs, and illuminated building signage, for commercial, corporate, and institutional clients.
• Wayfinding Systems Comprehensive interior and exterior wayfinding systems including pedestrian wayfinding, campus wayfinding, city wayfinding, and transit wayfinding solutions with maps, directories, and directional signage for municipalities, campuses, and large facilities.
• Illuminated Signage Backlit, front-lit, and channel letter illuminated signage with custom illumination solutions including LED and neon options for day/night visibility for commercial, retail, and hospitality clients.
• Custom Fabrication Services Custom manufacturing services in a 55,000sf facility including Red Seal Journeyman welding, automotive-quality paint, structural fabrication, and wide-format printing for complex signage solutions.
• Planning & Design Services Design-build services including 3D design, structural engineering, value-engineered savings, comprehensive sign plans, AutoCAD/3D renderings, and roll-out strategy planning for signage programs.
• Implementation & Installation Services Professional installation services including electrical, swing stage, boom truck, interior finishing, millwork, and digital display installation for completed signage projects.
• Project Management Services Accredited PMP Project Management Professional services including corporate rebranding, wayfinding implementation, construction management, sign permit applications, utility locates, surveys, and subcontractor management.
• Community Entrance Features Monument signs and community gateway features including illuminated pylons, sculptural entrance signs, and branded neighborhood identification for residential developments and communities.
• Bespoke Wood Signage Handcrafted custom wood signage including cedar signs, sandblasted signs, and LEED-compliant sustainable wood signage crafted by Red Seal Carpenters using ethically sourced Canadian Western Red Cedar.
• Neon Signs Authentic neon signage using real neon gas and expert glass bending techniques for vintage and custom neon applications for hospitality and retail brands.
• Gold Leaf Signage Premium hand-gilded signage using 23k gold leaf application for luxury hospitality and heritage applications such as Fairmont Hotels and Banff heritage properties.
• ADA Compliant Signage Braille and tactile signage meeting accessibility standards including ADA compliance with 3D textured elements and braille printing for healthcare, education, and public facility clients.
• Pylon Signs Tall freestanding signs with tenant directories for commercial retail and industrial areas, designed for visibility from distance and flexible tenant panel updates.
• Highway Guide & Information Signs Municipal highway information and guide signs built to Alberta Transportation material standards including breakaway I-beam posts and retroreflective graphics.
• Comprehensive Sign Plans (CSDP) Unified signage master planning ensuring cohesive branding across multiple locations while adhering to municipal sign standards for multi-site rollouts.
• Window Treatments & Vinyl Films Glass tint and vinyl film applications for storefronts including privacy films, branded window treatments, and experiential graphic design (EGD/XGD).
• Modular Signage Systems Cohesive and adaptable modular signage systems designed for scalability and future modifications across municipal and campus environments.
• Digital Displays Digital signage integration with pylon signs and building signage for dynamic content display and real-time information updates.
• Hospitality & Restaurant Signage Custom signage for hotels and restaurants including point of arrival signs, wayfinding, branding, and heritage-compliant solutions for hospitality and tourism clients.
• Experiential Placemaking Graphics Environmental graphic design (EGD/XGD) including dynamic window treatments, glass treatments, and immersive visual graphics for brand experiences across commercial and institutional environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced original design costs by 50% through value-engineering for Rivers Edge Community entrance sign
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Banff Sign Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under The Fath Group providing complementary signage services in the Banff area. Collaborates on projects requiring local Banff expertise and heritage compliance knowledge.
• Traffic SupplyminorOthersSister company under The Fath Group focused on traffic safety products, complementing Hi Signs' signage capabilities for comprehensive infrastructure solutions.
• Traffic RentalsminorOthersSister company under The Fath Group providing traffic equipment rentals, supporting project execution and temporary traffic management solutions.
• The Fath GroupcoreOthersParent company encompassing Hi Signs, Banff Sign Co., Traffic Supply, and Traffic Rentals. Provides strategic direction, shared resources, and operational scale across complementary signage and traffic businesses.
• Clark BuildersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor partner on institutional projects including NorQuest College campus transformation and NAIT academic campus wayfinding. Provides construction management and site coordination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heath & Company: US-based custom sign and architectural graphics fabricator with in-house design, manufacturing, and installation. Comparable full-service signage platform serving enterprise and institutional clients.
• ASI Sign Systems: US-based manufacturer and installer of architectural and wayfinding signage systems serving corporate, healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors. Direct peer in turn-key signage solutions.
• YESCO (Young Electric Sign Company): Long-established US sign fabrication company specializing in custom architectural, illuminated, and large-scale signage. Directly comparable custom craftsmanship and enterprise signage capabilities.
• Federal Heath Sign Company: US-based full-service sign manufacturer and installer serving corporate, retail, and petroleum customers. Comparable design-build signage model and enterprise customer mix to Hi Signs, with national reach.
• Pattison Sign Group: One of the largest sign fabrication and installation companies in North America, headquartered in Western Canada. Directly comparable to Hi Signs in architectural signage, wayfinding, and large-format fabrication, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Skyline Signs: Custom sign manufacturer serving Western Canada and the US Pacific Northwest. Closely comparable regional scale, architectural signage focus, and enterprise customer base.
• Allen Industries: US sign and architectural element manufacturer with in-house design, fabrication, and installation. Directly comparable full-stack signage capabilities and enterprise customer focus.
• Tooke & Co. / Tooke Signs: Western Canada-based sign manufacturer serving commercial, industrial, and developer customers. Comparable regional positioning, fabrication capabilities, and project-based business model.

Others

• The Fath Group (parent) — Banff Sign Co. Sister company under The Fath Group providing complementary architectural signage services in the Banff area with heritage compliance expertise. Directly adjacent business model with shared customer overlap and operational synergies.

Regional players

• Signs of Success / National Signs: US-based custom sign fabrication company focused on architectural and corporate identity signage. Comparable custom fabrication model, though primarily serving US markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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