What Archway Graphic Designs does

Archway Graphic Designs is a privately held, full-service architectural sign solution provider founded in 1996 by Teresa Baker and headquartered at 1202 Business Park Drive, Suite 1, Little Rock, Arkansas. The company delivers end-to-end signage services — consultation, design, manufacturing, and installation — across four verticals: Healthcare, Education, Government, and Commercial. Its project portfolio includes named institutional clients such as Arkansas Children's Hospital, Baptist Health, the University of Central Arkansas, Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Clinton National Airport, and the Little Rock Police Department, with work spanning ADA-compliant signage, exterior signage, wayfinding, donor recognition, and illuminated signage.

The company operates from a 5,000 sq ft production facility equipped with three plotters, a large format printer, a laminator, a CNC router, a thermoforming press, and an in-house paint department with custom paint mixing capabilities. Notable technical work includes large-format graphic installations over 28 feet tall (e.g., Cutter Morning Star Arena) and a proprietary ADA panel mount on the Martin Orthopedics project that doubles as a chart holder. The operating team is small (1-10 employees) and includes Bart Lusk as Project Manager and Co-Owner, Jan Grimsley and Dustin Norwood in outside sales and production management, all reporting into the founder-owner structure.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven contracts awarded via competitive bidding. The go-to-market is sales-led through an outside sales team that conducts direct outreach and 'Lunch & Learn' sessions with architects and contractors, supplemented by a website portfolio segmented by vertical and a Facebook brand page. Pricing is custom per project with no disclosed recurring service contracts, and the geographic focus is Arkansas and surrounding areas. No external funding, M&A, or institutional ownership has been disclosed.

Name

Archway Graphic Designs

Legal name

Archway Graphic Designs

Website

https://archwaygraphic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Archway Graphic Designs is a privately held, full-service architectural sign manufacturer founded in 1996 in Little Rock, Arkansas, providing consultation, design, manufacturing, and installation of ADA-compliant, wayfinding, exterior, and illuminated signage for healthcare, education, government, and commercial clients across Arkansas and surrounding areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Signage Manufacturing

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (33995)

akta.pro primary industry

Wayfinding, Signage & Environmental Graphic Design (BPAHAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Large-Format & Spectaculars (Building Wraps, 3D, Landmarks) (BPAFALAH)

Keywords

• Architectural signage systems
• Custom sign manufacturing
• ADA compliant signage
• Wayfinding sign design
• Exterior building signage

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Signage Services: Full-service architectural sign solution group providing consultation, design, manufacturing, and installation services. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with architects, contractors, and direct clients. Services include ADA compliant signage, exterior signage, wayfinding, and donor signage across multiple industry sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Archway Graphic Designs is a full-service architectural sign solution group that provides consultation, design, manufacturing, and installation of signage systems. The company serves healthcare, education, government, and commercial clients across Arkansas and surrounding areas, producing ADA-compliant signage, exterior signage, wayfinding systems, and donor recognition signage from its 5,000 sq ft Little Rock manufacturing facility.

Product overview

Archway Graphic Designs is a complete architectural sign solution group offering a unified portfolio of signage products and services. Their core offering is Architectural Sign Systems, supported by specialized product categories for Commercial, Education, Government, and Healthcare sectors. Key product features include Illuminated Signage, ADA Compliant Signage, Wayfinding Signage, and Donor Signage. The company provides end-to-end services from consultation through design, manufacturing, and installation, serving Arkansas and surrounding areas since 1996.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Sign Systems End-to-end architectural sign solution group providing consultation, design, manufacturing, and installation of signage systems for healthcare, education, government, and commercial clients in Arkansas and surrounding areas.
• Commercial Signage Custom signage solutions for commercial properties including hotels, offices, retail establishments, and corporate facilities such as Mount Magazine Lodge, Murphy Oil, and The Haywood Hotel.
• Education Signage Signage solutions for educational institutions including universities, colleges, K-12 schools, and libraries, with projects at Arkansas State University Jonesboro, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Ouachita Baptist University, and Southern Arkansas University.
• Government Signage Official signage for government facilities including airports, police departments, and state agencies such as Clinton National Airport, Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, and Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.
• Healthcare Signage Wayfinding and identification signage for healthcare facilities including hospitals, medical centers, and blood banks, with projects at Arkansas Children's Hospital, Baptist Health, and Martin Orthopedics.
• Illuminated Signage Backlit and illuminated signage solutions for enhanced visibility and aesthetic appeal in commercial and institutional settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of their largest single graphic production and installations was over 28 feet tall.

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lewis ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm partnered on healthcare projects including Martin Orthopedics facility. Archway works closely with architects to ensure signage integrates seamlessly into building designs.
• East Harding ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction contractor partnered on healthcare projects including Martin Orthopedics facility. Archway coordinates with contractors for seamless project delivery.
• GSR AndradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated with on Baptist Health Conway project to develop interior wayfinding signage for new medical facility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heath & Company: Custom architectural sign fabricator serving healthcare, education, government, and corporate clients with design-build signage programs.
• Identity Group: Provider of architectural signage, identity programs, and wayfinding solutions for corporate, healthcare, and education environments. Closely comparable on integrated sign system delivery.
• Mohawk Sign Systems: Designer and manufacturer of architectural sign systems including ADA, wayfinding, and interior identification signage for institutional and commercial buildings.
• Takeform: Architectural signage manufacturer specializing in wayfinding, ADA, and donor recognition systems for healthcare, education, and corporate clients. Closely comparable end-to-end service model.
• ASI Signage Innovations: Architectural signage manufacturer offering consultation, design, fabrication, and installation of interior and exterior sign systems for commercial, healthcare, education, and government clients. Directly comparable to Archway's full-service architectural sign solution model.

Broad incumbents

• Inpro Corporation: Established manufacturer of architectural products including signage, wayfinding, and ADA-compliant solutions for healthcare, education, and commercial facilities. Larger incumbent with broader product portfolio but overlapping core offering.
• Gemini Incorporated: Large-scale manufacturer of dimensional sign letters, plaques, and architectural signage products. Comparable on the fabrication/manufacturing side though broader in scope and serves national signage dealers.
• Poblocki Sign Company: Full-service commercial signage provider offering design, fabrication, and installation of architectural, wayfinding, and brand signage programs nationwide. Overlaps with Archway's full-service model at a much larger scale.
• YESCO (Young Electric Sign Company): Large, established signage manufacturer and installer serving commercial, governmental, and architectural clients across the U.S. Comparable capabilities in illuminated and architectural signage but at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• North American Signs: Regional architectural and commercial sign manufacturer serving the Midwest U.S. with design, fabrication, and installation services. Comparable service breadth but different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ArchwayGraphic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/archway-graphic-designs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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