Electric City Signs

What Electric City Signs does

Electric City Signs & Neon, Inc. is a privately held, second-generation sign manufacturing and service company founded in 1968 and headquartered at 701 SC-28 Bypass, Anderson, South Carolina. The company designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains a broad portfolio of commercial signage — including LED message center / digital display signs, channel letter signs, road / pylon signs, interior signs, custom creative signs, neon signs, plastic signs, and flex face signs — and operates an in-house manufacturing plant equipped with modern fabrication equipment along with its own installation road crews. Its service model is direct-to-consumer for small and medium-sized businesses in the Greenville, Anderson, Clemson, and surrounding Upstate South Carolina market, with customers requesting free quotes by phone or via an online service request form.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time project-based sign manufacturing and fabrication engagements, supplemented by professional services revenue from sign installation, repair and maintenance, LED retrofitting, and parking lot lighting services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company emphasizes free estimates, creative custom design, on-site fabrication, and dedicated project management from inception to installation. Service and maintenance work, including LED retrofits and parking lot lighting repair, provides a recurring engagement layer on top of the new-sign project pipeline. Geographic operations are confined to Upstate South Carolina, with no disclosed subsidiaries, partnerships, patents, certifications, or external institutional investment. The business is owner-led under the Ridgeway family, with Chad Ridgeway's social profiles linked to the company's Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn presence, and the company distributes primarily through its own website, organic social media, and direct field sales.

Name

Electric City Signs

Legal name

Electric City Signs & Neon Inc.

Website

https://electriccitysigns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Electric City Signs & Neon is a second-generation, full-service sign manufacturer and installer founded in 1968, serving small and medium-sized businesses across the Greenville, Anderson, and Clemson, South Carolina corridor with custom signage, LED displays, and repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Commercial Signage Manufacturing and Services

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (33995), Sign Manufacturing (339950), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Signage & Commercial Displays (HDACADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wayfinding, Signage & Environmental Graphic Design (BPAHAKAN), Commercial Lighting Fixture Installation (HSAOAFAM)

Keywords

• Custom signage manufacturing
• Sign installation services
• Channel letter signs
• LED message centers
• Sign repair maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sign Manufacturing and Fabrication: Design, fabrication, and manufacturing of custom signs including neon, plastic, flex face, channel letter, and LED message center signs. One-time project-based revenue.
2. Sign Installation: Professional installation services for new signage, handled by experienced road crews.
3. Sign Repair and Service: Repair and maintenance services including fixing lights out, storm damage restoration, electrical repairs, and wiring resolution.
4. Parking Lot Lighting Services: Repair, maintenance, and LED retrofit services for parking lot lighting systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Electric City Signs designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains custom commercial signage for local businesses. Product offerings include LED message center signs, channel letter signs, road/pylon signs, interior signs, custom creative signs, neon signs, plastic signs, and flex face signs. The company also provides sign repair, LED retrofitting, parking lot lighting service, and professional sign installation through its own manufacturing plant and field crews.

Product overview

Electric City Signs & Neon, Inc. is a full-service sign company offering a comprehensive portfolio of signage products and services. The product lineup includes LED Message Center/Digital Display Signs, Channel Letter Signs, Road Signs/Pylon Signs, Interior Signs, Custom Creative Signs, Neon Signs, Plastic Signs, and Flex Face Signs. These are complemented by services including Sign Repair & Service, LED Retrofitting, Parking Lot Lighting & Repair, and Sign Installation. The company specializes in the complete lifecycle of signage—from custom design and fabrication using materials like neon, plastic, flex face, and channel letter techniques, through professional installation, to ongoing maintenance and repair services. They also offer LED retrofitting to upgrade existing signs with modern energy-efficient technology. Founded in 1968 and now in its second generation of operations, the company serves businesses throughout the Anderson, Greenville, Clemson, South Carolina region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LED Message Center / Digital Display Signs

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Watchfire Signs: Manufacturer of LED message centers, electronic displays, and on-premise digital signage sold through a dealer network to local sign companies. Directly comparable product family overlapping with Electric City's LED Message Center offering.
• YESCO (Young Electric Sign Company): Established sign manufacturer specializing in custom fabrication, installation, service, and maintenance of illuminated and digital signage. Directly comparable capabilities across channel letters, pylon signs, LED message centers, and on-site manufacturing.
• Signarama: International sign franchise providing custom sign manufacturing, installation, and digital signage services to local commercial customers. Comparable full-service model, similar customer base of small-to-midsize businesses.
• FASTSIGNS: Large sign franchise network offering custom sign design, fabrication, installation, and graphic solutions to local businesses. Directly comparable product mix (channel letters, illuminated signs, vehicle graphics) and direct-to-local-SMB go-to-market.
• Optec LED Displays: Manufacturer of LED signage and display products for commercial, retail, and on-premise applications. Comparable in the digital sign display segment where Electric City offers LED message centers.
• Signworld: Cooperative sign franchise providing custom sign fabrication, installation, and graphics to local businesses. Similar product/scope to Electric City Signs with comparable SMB target customers.
• Ad-Art / Accent Signs: Regional full-service sign company offering custom design, fabrication, installation, and service for commercial signage. Same operating model and SMB customer profile as Electric City Signs in a similar regional footprint.

Emerging players

• Snap Prints / Signs.com: Online direct-to-consumer sign retailer offering standardized banners, yard signs, and basic signage. Competes for lower-end sign jobs through e-commerce; less of a threat on custom illuminated signs but represents a structural pricing-pressure dynamic.

Broad incumbents

• Daktronics: Large-scale manufacturer of LED video displays, scoreboards, and digital signage primarily for sports, transportation, and commercial venues. Overlaps on digital display technology though focused on much larger installations than a local sign shop.

Regional players

• ImageCraft Signs: Custom sign design and fabrication shop serving commercial customers with channel letters, monuments, and interior signage. Comparable offerings though typically serving a different geographic territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChadRidgeway2
• Facebookfacebook.com/electriccitysignsanderson
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/chad-ridgeway-80460131

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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