Sign Pro

What Sign Pro does

Sign Pro Inc. is a privately held, family-owned full-service sign manufacturer founded in 1990 by Peter Rappoccio and headquartered in a 40,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified solar-powered production facility in Plantsville, Connecticut. The company designs, fabricates, and installs custom signage — exterior and interior — including channel letters, monument and pylon signs, illuminated signs, electronic message centers, ADA-compliant wayfinding, architectural signs, carved/sandblasted signs, plaques, awnings and banners, wall graphics, and vehicle/watercraft wraps. Sign Pro is a 3M Certified Installer using 3M cast vinyl and cast laminate, holds UL, USSC, UASG, and SGIA credentials, and operates a national network of certified installers enabling coverage across the United States and Canada from its five-state core Northeast territory (Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts). Its 293kW / 890-panel rooftop solar array supplies 100% of production electricity, generating $477,522 in year-one savings and $2.37M in projected lifetime savings.

Name

Sign Pro

Legal name

Sign Pro Inc.

Website

https://signpro-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sign Pro Inc. is a Connecticut-based full-service sign manufacturer founded in 1990 that designs, fabricates, and installs custom commercial signage, vehicle wraps, and architectural signs for enterprise, government, franchise, healthcare, and education clients across the Northeast US with national installation capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Signage Manufacturing

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (33995), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Wayfinding, Signage & Environmental Graphic Design (BPAHAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG), Corporate Event Decor, Branding & Signage (HSACADAJ), Scenic Fabrication & Set/Stage Carpentry (MPAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Custom signage manufacturing
• Vehicle wrap installation
• Commercial sign design
• Illuminated channel letters
• ADA compliant signage

Headquarters

HQ city

Plantsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Signage Manufacturing and Installation: Project-based revenue from designing, fabricating, and installing custom signage for businesses, municipalities, and organizations. Services include exterior signs, interior signage, vehicle wraps, architectural signs, and custom projects. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees with manufacturer and installation warranties included.
2. Permitting and Survey Services: Professional permitting services and survey work for signage projects, supporting the core manufacturing and installation revenue stream

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sign Pro designs, fabricates, and installs custom signage for businesses, municipalities, and organizations, offering turnkey solutions from concept through permitting, production, and installation. The product portfolio spans exterior signs (channel letters, illuminated signs, pylon signs, monument signs), interior signage (ADA signs, wall graphics, plaques), and vehicle/watercraft wraps, with all manufacturing performed in-house at a 40,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified solar-powered facility in Plantsville, CT.

Product overview

Sign Pro is a full-service sign manufacturing company offering a comprehensive, unified suite of signage solutions spanning design, fabrication, and installation. The company's product portfolio includes exterior signage (channel letters, illuminated signs, pylon signs, monument signs, architectural signs), interior signage (ADA signs, wall graphics, plaques, interior wayfinding), vehicle wraps (full wraps, partial wraps, decals for all vehicle types), and custom project capabilities. Sign Pro operates as a single-source provider with in-house manufacturing at their 40,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified facility in Plantsville, CT, supplemented by permitting, installation, and warranty services. Key offerings include ADA-compliant signs, electronic message boards, carved/sandblasted signs, boat wraps, awnings/banners, and design-and-miscellaneous custom projects—all delivered through their turnkey project management approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ADA Signs ADA-compliant business signs featuring tactile letters and Braille lettering that guide people with visual disabilities through buildings and communicate accessibility compliance. Designed for businesses and organizations needing accessibility compliance.
• Architectural & Building Signs Customized signage using brand identity and various materials to help clients locate offices or buildings, serving as both wayfinding tools and professional branding displays. Targets commercial properties and offices.
• Awnings & Banners Custom awnings for building enhancement and portable banners for indoor/outdoor event advertising, available in various colors, sizes, and illumination options. For retail, commercial, and event use.
• Boat & Watercraft Wraps Full exterior, partial exterior, and interior wraps for boats and watercraft, providing customizable, durable alternatives to painting with UV protection and marine-safe materials. For boat owners, marine businesses, and watercraft fleets.
• Custom Projects Fully customized signage solutions for unique business needs, handling projects of any size from concept to completion. For businesses and organizations with distinctive or unconventional signage requirements.
• Carved & Sandblasted Signs Three-dimensional carved or sandblasted signs with grooved/engraved lettering or indented backgrounds, offering long-lasting, modern aesthetics for distinctive business presentations. For businesses seeking premium architectural signage.
• Channel Letters Three-dimensional illuminated or non-illuminated graphic letters made of plastic or metal, customizable in fonts, colors, and sizes for storefront branding. For retail stores, restaurants, and commercial storefronts.
• Electronic Message & Video Boards Digital signs enabling 24/7 customizable advertising or informational messaging in modern formats, offering high visibility and cost-effectiveness compared to print. For businesses, schools, churches, and municipalities seeking dynamic digital displays.
• Illuminated Signs Neon and light-based signs using tubes to produce radiant light in customizable shapes and colors, offering energy efficiency, durability, and high visibility. For businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
• Interior Signage Wall-mounted channel letters, gallery walls, digital prints, and decorative elements for wayfinding, brand display, and ADA compliance within buildings. For offices, healthcare facilities, schools, and commercial interiors.
• Monument Signs Free-standing low-profile signs at ground level with no open space beneath, offering clear visibility and marketing maximization for business identification. For commercial properties, business parks, and institutions.
• Plaques Metal, wood, or plastic commemorative plaques for honoring individuals or identifying office occupants in commercial properties. For corporate offices, institutions, and donor recognition.
• Pylon Signs Freestanding aluminum or steel signs with single or double-sided display, often illuminated or backlit for high visibility along roadsides. For shopping centers, gas stations, and roadside commercial properties.
• Wall Graphics Custom images printed on matte or glossy vinyl applied to walls and surfaces for brand reinforcement, advertising, or creating memorable experiences. For offices, retail interiors, schools, and branded spaces.
• Vehicle Wraps Full, partial, or decal vehicle wraps for cars, trucks, vans, trailers, buses, and ATVs using 3M cast vinyl, functioning as mobile billboards for brand advertising. For businesses, fleets, and individuals seeking vehicle branding.
• Design & Miscellaneous Projects Custom design services for unique or unconventional signage projects beyond standard offerings, including creative consultations from concept to installation. For businesses, municipalities, and organizations with distinctive creative needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• $477,522 in year one energy savings from solar array
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and supporting.

• CT Moving and StoragenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2024Sign Pro partnered with CT Moving and Storage to rebrand their fleet of 30 vehicles. The project included stripping and rewrapping each vehicle with eye-catching graphics aligned with their vision, transforming the fleet into mobile billboards. This partnership highlights Sign Pro's ability to execute consistent large-scale fleet rebranding.
• Ice Cream EmergencynotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Sign Pro helped Ice Cream Emergency grow from a single ice cream truck concept to a national franchise with over 14 uniquely wrapped ice cream buses. Each bus was designed and wrapped at Sign Pro's facility, transforming them into walkthrough ice cream parlors on wheels serving events nationwide.
• Hartford HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Hartford Healthcare for signage projects across existing and new locations. Notable projects include the 19-story illuminated sign at 100 Pearl Street and workspace transformation including custom wall features with Moss wall backlighting.
• Dunkin' Donuts Park / Hartford Yard GoatsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerComplete signage project for Dunkin' Donuts Park including the iconic 15-foot Dunkin' Donuts cup sculpture that shoots steam with home runs. Sign Pro handled engineering, fabrication, and completed installation in one day.
• City of Bristol, CTnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Bristol for Bristol Memorial Bridge featuring obelisks with clock parts reflecting city's clockmaking history, military emblems representing all branches, and sculptures honoring service members.
• Mayor Erin Stewart / City of New BritainnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Mayor Erin Stewart on the Beehive Bridge project - a 275-foot iconic structure with bee sculptures and color-changing cultural lighting, transforming concept to reality as a new cultural landmark.
• 3McoreTechnology or Integration3M Certified Installer status, using 3M cast vinyl and cast laminate materials for vehicle wraps, providing industry-best warranties and quality assurance.
• United States Sign Council (USSC)supportingOthersAssociation membership demonstrating industry standards compliance and professional best practices.
• Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)supportingOthersIndustry association membership for sign and graphics professionals.
• Develomark LLCsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and digital marketing partner responsible for the company's website development and online presence.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SpeedPro Imaging: SpeedPro is a national franchise network specializing in large-format printing, vehicle wraps, and commercial signage with a dedicated project management model. It is directly comparable to Sign Pro in vehicle wraps and custom commercial signage, with similar enterprise and SMB customer mix.
• FASTSIGNS International: FASTSIGNS is a franchise sign and graphics company offering design, manufacturing, and installation of signs, vehicle wraps, and visual communications. It is comparable to Sign Pro as a turnkey commercial signage provider serving enterprise and SMB customers across multiple verticals.
• Iconic Sign Group: Iconic Sign Group is a full-service sign manufacturer and installer serving enterprise clients with custom signage, channel letters, and monument signs. Comparable to Sign Pro in turnkey in-house manufacturing and enterprise project delivery.
• Stewart Signs: Stewart Signs is a custom sign manufacturer offering architectural, monument, and electronic signage to commercial and educational customers. Comparable to Sign Pro in custom sign production and university/government project work.
• Heath & Lineback Engineers / Sign Division: Heath & Lineback is a structural and signage engineering firm that designs and project-manages commercial sign installations from concept through installation. Comparable to Sign Pro in providing engineered, large-scale custom signage for enterprise and municipal projects.

Emerging players

• Signs.com: Signs.com is an online, direct-to-consumer sign and banner company offering simplified e-commerce ordering for standard signage. It overlaps with Sign Pro's product portfolio but competes primarily on price and convenience for lower-complexity orders rather than turnkey enterprise projects.

Broad incumbents

• Lamar Advertising Company: Lamar is a public outdoor advertising company operating billboards, digital displays, and transit advertising across the U.S. Comparable to Sign Pro as a broader incumbent in commercial signage and visual advertising, though it specializes in out-of-home advertising rather than custom manufacturing.
• YESCO (The Young Electric Sign Company): YESCO is a 100+ year old broad sign manufacturing and installation incumbent with national reach across commercial signs, electronic displays, and architectural lighting. It is comparable to Sign Pro in custom sign capability but operates at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Associated Sign Industries (ASI): ASI is a regional sign manufacturer and installer serving the Midwest with similar in-house design, fabrication, and installation capabilities. Comparable to Sign Pro for product line and turnkey model, but primarily competes in different geographies.

Others

• 3M Commercial Solutions Division: 3M supplies the cast vinyl and adhesives used by Sign Pro for vehicle wraps and is a strategic material partner. Comparable as an industry ecosystem enabler and certification provider rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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