Parvin-Clauss Sign Company

What Parvin-Clauss Sign Company does

Parvin-Clauss Sign Company is a family-owned, full-service commercial sign manufacturer and installer headquartered in Carol Stream, Illinois. Founded in 1952 in Maywood, IL by Tom Parvin and Bob Clauss as a sign painting shop, the company has grown into a vertically integrated operation that designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, maintains, retrofits, and repairs custom commercial signage for business customers across the United States. Its in-house fabrication facility houses sheet metal fabrication stations, computerized spray mixing areas, large-format digital printing rooms, and assembly departments, enabling production of channel letters, illuminated signs, pylons and monuments, electronic message centers, wayfinding systems, interior/ADA signage, marketing signs, and awnings. The workforce averages over 17 years of industry experience per employee, with 700+ years of combined tenure.

The company serves twelve or more vertical segments including retail, property management, education and religious, hotel and hospitality, healthcare, municipal, banking and finance, corporate, home builder, senior living, petroleum, and self-storage, with named customers spanning luxury retail (C.D. Peacock), residential development (Andara - Arizona), entertainment (In The Game - Cincinnati), healthcare (IMD Gateway, Purple Clinic), and education (Kishwaukee College). It operates a direct sales model with dedicated project managers guiding customers through design, permitting, fabrication, and installation, supported by a nationwide affiliate installation network that extends reach beyond the Chicago hub. Revenue streams include one-time custom manufacturing, installation services, ongoing maintenance under the Sign Armor program, and LED retrofitting.

Pricing is quote-based with no public list, and the company offers $0 down / 90-day deferred-payment financing for qualified customers. The company is privately held with no disclosed outside investment, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and operates with an active digital presence across website, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, and Twitter/X, alongside a formal customer referral program. Industry association memberships include ISA, WSA, USSC, SEGD, BOMA, ICSC, and the Illinois Sign Association.

Name

Parvin-Clauss Sign Company

Legal name

Parvin-Clauss Sign Co Inc

Website

https://parvinclauss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Parvin-Clauss Sign Company is a family-owned, full-service commercial sign manufacturer founded in 1952 and based in Carol Stream, Illinois, designing, fabricating, installing, and maintaining custom signage for retail, healthcare, hospitality, education, corporate, and other business customers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Signage

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (33995), Sign Manufacturing (339950)

akta.pro primary industry

Wayfinding, Signage & Environmental Graphic Design (BPAHAKAN)

Keywords

• Custom sign manufacturing
• Commercial signage
• Sign installation
• Wayfinding signage
• Channel letter signs

Headquarters

HQ city

Carol Stream

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sign Manufacturing: Design and fabrication of custom commercial signs including channel letters, monument signs, pylons, digital signage, wayfinding systems, architectural displays, and marketing signage.
2. Sign Installation: Professional installation services for all sign types including high-elevation installations and extreme heights, using trained and licensed installers.
3. Sign Maintenance & Repair: Ongoing maintenance programs (Sign Armor) and repair services for damaged or worn signs including storm damage, vandalism, and accident repairs.
4. Sign Retrofitting: LED retrofitting and modernization services to upgrade existing signage with energy-efficient technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Parvin-Clauss Sign Company designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains custom commercial signage for businesses nationwide. Operating from a central manufacturing facility in Carol Stream, Illinois, the company produces channel letters, illuminated signs, pylon and monument signs, electronic message centers, wayfinding systems, interior signs, marketing signs, and awnings, and supports them with design, project management, installation, repair, retrofitting, and preventative maintenance services.

Product overview

Parvin-Clauss Sign Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of custom commercial signage products and services. The core product offerings include Channel Letter Signs, Illuminated Signs, Pylon & Monument Signs, Electronic Message Centers, Wayfinding Signs, Interior Signs, Marketing Signs, and Awnings — each available as standalone custom products. These are supported by a full-service offering encompassing Sign Design & Engineering, Project Management, Sign Manufacturing, Sign Installation, Sign Maintenance (Sign Armor program), Sign Retrofitting, and Sign Repair services. The company operates as a single-source solution where design, fabrication, installation, and ongoing maintenance are handled in-house from their Chicago-area facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Channel Letter Signs Custom-made, internally illuminated lettering for exterior building applications, available in standard, exposed neon, and reverse lit configurations for commercial storefronts and brand visibility.
• Illuminated Signs Show-stopping signage that stays illuminated day and night, including exposed neon marquee, monument style, channel letters, pylon signs, traditional neon, and sign cabinet options.
• Pylon & Monument Signs Free-standing signage that emerges from the landscape (monument) or rises tall for maximum exposure (pylon), typically fabricated from aluminum, bricks, or foams for commercial properties and developments.
• Electronic Message Centers Programmable digital displays enabling dynamic content updates including single-line, multi-line, time and temperature, menu boards, tickers, and video boards for commercial messaging.
• Wayfinding Signs Directional signage systems designed to guide vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow, including post and panel signs for interior and exterior navigation across commercial campuses.
• Interior Signs Interior signage including directories, ADA tactile Braille signs, LED displays, vinyl graphics, flat cut out letters, and modular sign systems for commercial and institutional interiors.
• Marketing Signs Creative signage incorporating designs and memorable taglines to attract patrons, including promotional displays and banners for businesses seeking to drive customer engagement.
• Awnings Custom awnings providing shade and weather protection while offering visual branding opportunities for storefronts and commercial buildings.
• Sign Design & Engineering Professional design and engineering services for custom signage, including design, structural engineering, and installation planning for commercial clients.
• Sign Project Management Dedicated project management overseeing design review, administrative assistance, budget projections, permit procurement, site audits, and fabrication scheduling for signage projects.
• Sign Manufacturing In-house fabrication services producing architectural displays, wayfinding systems, pylon and monument signs, digital signage, and neon and LED lighting at the Carol Stream, IL facility.
• Sign Installation Professional installation services by trained, licensed, and certified installers for all sign types including extreme height installations, managed under UL-approved standards for drainage, wiring, and power supply placement.
• Sign Maintenance (Sign Armor) Preventative maintenance program (Sign Armor) including tailored maintenance plans, proactive inspections, cleaning, bulb replacements, and wire and power supply checks to extend sign lifespan and minimize repair costs.
• Sign Retrofitting LED retrofitting services converting traditional fluorescent and neon lighting to energy-efficient LED technology with improved brightness, color consistency, and reduced maintenance requirements.
• Sign Repair Repair services for storm, wind, debris, vandalism, and auto accident damage, including broken parts replacement, repainting, and interior wiring repair for commercial signage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average of over 17 years of sign industry experience per employee
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• World Sign Associates (WSA)minorOthersActive membership providing access to collaborative network of sign manufacturers globally, training opportunities, educational webinars, and forums for modernizing technology and broadening manufacturing knowledge.
• International Sign Association (ISA)minorOthersLargest network of sign companies in the industry providing access to latest advancements in sign-making technology and professional development opportunities for graphic artists.
• United States Sign Council (USSC)minorOthersAccess to leading research in signage design, sign regulations, and national safety requirements for manufacturing and installation best practices.
• Illinois Sign AssociationminorOthersRegional membership providing information on sign industry best practices and standards specific to the Chicago area and Illinois region.
• Society of Environmental Graphic Designers (SEGD)minorOthersAccess to creative and talented graphic designers network for providing captivating signage across business environments including schools, retail, banks, and hospitals.
• Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Suburban ChicagominorOthersMembership in prestigious group representing the building industry in Chicago suburbs, with hundreds of member companies in the commercial real estate sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FASTSIGNS: FASTSIGNS is the largest sign and visual graphics franchise network in North America, offering design, fabrication, and installation of custom signs across nearly every vertical Parvin-Clauss serves. Comparable business model, product categories (channel letters, monuments, vehicle wraps, interior signs), and B2B customer base, though franchise-owned rather than family-owned.
• Signarama: Signarama is a global sign franchise with hundreds of locations offering custom sign design, manufacturing, and installation. Directly comparable in product mix (channel letters, illuminated signs, banners, vehicle graphics) and small-to-mid-market business customer profile, though structured as a franchise network rather than a single operator.
• Poblocki Sign Company: Poblocki Sign Company is a family-owned, multi-generational full-service sign company headquartered in Milwaukee, WI with nationwide reach — among the closest direct comparables to Parvin-Clauss in size, history, vertical breadth, and end-to-end design/fabrication/installation model. Competes in overlapping Midwest and national accounts.
• Allen Industries: Allen Industries is a national sign and architectural graphics company serving enterprise clients across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and banking — the same verticals as Parvin-Clauss. Comparable in end-to-end service offering (design through installation) and ability to serve multi-site national programs, though larger in scale.
• Image360: Image360 is a sign and graphics franchise network offering custom signage, graphics, and visual communications to local and regional businesses. Directly comparable in product categories and SMB/mid-market customer base; like FASTSIGNS, franchise-structured versus Parvin-Clauss' centralized independent model.

Broad incumbents

• YESCO: YESCO (Young Electric Sign Company) is one of the largest independent sign manufacturers in the U.S., specializing in large-format illuminated signage, monuments, and electronic message centers. Comparable product categories and custom fabrication capabilities, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint, including casino and large-venue work.
• National Signs: National Signs is a Houston-based full-service sign manufacturer offering design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance across Texas and the southern U.S. Comparable end-to-end service model and product categories; comparable in regional reach and vertical diversity, though geographically focused on the Southwest.

Emerging players

• Heath & Lineback Engineers: Heath & Lineback Engineers provides structural engineering, design, and project management services for signage and building envelope projects. Partial overlap with Parvin-Clauss' design and engineering service line; complementary rather than directly competitive, often serving as a subcontractor or partner on complex sign installations.

Regional players

• Gable Signs: Gable Signs is a Baltimore-based full-service custom sign company offering design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance for commercial clients. Highly comparable in product mix and service model, but primarily serves the Mid-Atlantic region rather than competing in Parvin-Clauss' core Midwest and national accounts.
• Cypress Signs: Cypress Signs is a Florida-based custom sign company serving commercial clients with channel letters, monuments, illuminated signs, and wayfinding systems. Comparable product portfolio and service model to Parvin-Clauss, though focused on the Southeast U.S. rather than the Midwest and national accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ParvinClauss
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/parvinclausssigns
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParvinClaussSigns
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parvin-clauss-sign-co
• Pinterestpinterest.com/mary_clauss

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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