Garrett Sign Company

What Garrett Sign Company does

Garrett Sign Company is a third-generation, family-owned custom signage design, fabrication, and installation firm headquartered at 811 Harney Street in Vancouver, Washington, within a 15,000 sq ft manufacturing facility. Founded in 1946 by Stan and Nancy Garrett and currently owned by Steve and Dana Taylor alongside their sons, the company has served commercial clients across the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR metropolitan areas for nearly 80 years. Its offering spans 12 distinct sign types (freestanding, monument, wall, electronic message centers, multi-tenant, projecting, individual letters, dimensional, neon, digital prints, way finder, and non-illuminated), supported by in-house fabrication services in paint finishing (Matthews Paint with 50,000+ formula color matching), neon tube manufacturing, vinyl cutting, and CNC router precision cutting, with all electrical components UL-listed. Customers span financial services, entertainment, automotive, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and education, including HAPO Community Credit Union, iQ Credit Union, Fibre Federal Credit Union, Riverview Bank, Cinetopia Theater, Columbia Harley-Davidson, Domino's Pizza, and Skyview High School.

The firm operates a project-based revenue model anchored by one-time design-fabrication-installation engagements, supplemented by a recurring Service and Repair program staffed by certified sign electricians with computerized repair order tracking. Pricing is entirely quote-based with no public disclosure, and go-to-market is sales-led with dedicated project managers guiding customers through the full project lifecycle. Distribution is exclusively regional direct sales via field/enterprise project managers, online service request forms, and a growing digital presence (website, Facebook, Instagram). Ancillary technology includes proprietary Electronic Message Center software with remote internet-based control and traffic count resources for advertising-effectiveness analysis. The company is privately held with no institutional capital, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no public listing, indicating a closely held, conservatively financed operating posture.

Name

Garrett Sign Company

Legal name

Garrett Sign Company

Website

https://garrettsign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Garrett Sign Company is a third-generation, family-owned custom signage design, fabrication, and installation firm founded in 1946, serving commercial clients across the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR metro with 12 sign types and full in-house production capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Sign Manufacturing

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (33995), Graphic Design Services (541430), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAN

Wayfinding, Signage & Environmental Graphic Design

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• Custom sign fabrication
• Commercial signage design
• Sign installation services
• Electronic message centers
• Neon sign manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sign Design, Fabrication and Installation: One-time project-based revenue from designing, manufacturing, and installing custom signs for commercial and business customers. Projects range from simple neon window signs to sophisticated electronic message centers.
2. Service and Repair: Ongoing repair and maintenance services for existing signs, including service calls with certified sign electricians, component inventory documentation, and computerised repair order tracking.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Garrett Sign Company is a full-service custom sign manufacturer that designs, fabricates, installs, and services commercial signage for businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Its offerings span twelve sign categories (freestanding, monument, wall, electronic message centers, multi-tenant, projecting, individual letters, dimensional, neon, digital prints, way finder, non-illuminated) backed by in-house fabrication capabilities including CNC routing, automotive-grade paint finishing with Matthews Paint, custom neon tube manufacturing, and vinyl fabrication, plus ongoing service and repair by certified sign electricians.

Product overview

Garrett Sign Company is a full-service custom sign manufacturing company offering an integrated portfolio of sign products and fabrication services. Their sign product line includes 12 distinct sign types: Freestanding Signs (pylon/pole-mounted), Monument Signs (ground-level low-profile), Wall Signs (fascia-mounted), Electronic Message Centers (digital LED displays with proprietary scheduling software), Multi-Tenant Signs (for shopping centers), Projecting Signs (perpendicular wall-mount), Individual Letters (dimensional mounted lettering), Dimensional Signs (CNC-routed 3D signage), Neon Signs (glass tube lighting), Digital Prints (large-format printing), Way Finder/Menu Signs (directional systems), and Non-Illuminated Signs. These core sign products are supported by fabrication capabilities including Painting Services (automotive-grade Matthews Paint), Neon Fabrication (in-house tube manufacturing), Vinyl Fabrication, and CNC Router Services for precision cutting. The company also provides comprehensive project services: Sign Design Services (custom design from concept through permitting), Fabrication Services (full manufacturing with UL-listed components), and Service and Repair (ongoing maintenance by certified technicians). The product portfolio functions as a unified service offering where design, fabrication, and installation are coordinated through a single project management approach, serving commercial clients throughout the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR metro area since 1946.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freestanding Signs Standalone signs erected on poles or bases, visible from the street, typically used for high-visibility business identification by commercial customers.
• Monument Signs Low-profile signs positioned at ground level, often used at building entrances to create a professional impression for businesses.
• Wall Signs Signs mounted flat against building facades, including illuminated fascia signs and individual letter installations for commercial customers.
• Electronic Message Centers Digital LED displays that allow businesses to change messages dynamically, featuring proprietary design software for content creation and scheduling with internet-based remote control.
• Multi-Tenant Signs Signs designed for shopping centers and office complexes that display multiple tenant names on a single structure.
• Projecting Signs Signs that extend outward from building walls, perpendicular to traffic, with options for illuminated, neon, and double-faced configurations.
• Individual Letters Three-dimensional letters and logos mounted directly to surfaces, available in LED illuminated, non-illuminated, and various material options.
• Dimensional Signs Raised, three-dimensional signage created using CNC routing for precision cutting of metal, wood, and composite materials.
• Neon Signs Hand-crafted glass tube lighting signs available in full spectrum colors, used for interior displays, border accents, and halo lighting effects.
• Digital Prints Large-format digitally printed graphics on various substrates including banners, window films, and vehicle wraps.
• Way Finder / Menu Signs Directional and informational signage systems for navigation within buildings, campuses, and outdoor spaces.
• Non-Illuminated Signs Exterior and interior signage without lighting, suitable for indoor applications or exterior settings where external illumination is available.
• Reader Boards Changeable letter boards allowing businesses to display promotions, announcements, and messages with interchangeable letters.
• Sign Design Services Custom sign design including site assessment, zoning research, traffic analysis, design presentation, permitting, and installation coordination for commercial clients.
• Fabrication Services Full-service manufacturing of custom signs using various materials including aluminum, steel, copper, acrylics, and digital printing with UL listing compliance.
• Service and Repair Maintenance and repair services by certified sign electricians including on-site assessment, component inventory, and computerized repair order tracking for existing sign customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electronic message centers can increase potential customer reach from 50,000 cars/day to 500,000+ with 10 different messages

Named customers13 records

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 moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Identity Group: Custom sign and branding solutions provider offering design, fabrication, and installation for national brands. Comparable end-to-end signage services with emphasis on brand identity programs and corporate rollouts.
• SpeedPro Imaging: National franchise network specializing in large-format printing, vehicle wraps, and signage with design and installation services. Comparable in offering digital prints and signs to commercial customers through direct sales.
• FASTSIGNS: National franchised sign and graphics company offering custom sign design, fabrication, and installation for businesses. Directly comparable full-service business model with broader geographic reach through franchise network.

Emerging players

• Signs.com: Online sign retailer offering templated and custom signs with simplified online ordering and national delivery. Competes for lower-complexity commercial sign orders, particularly SMB customers seeking convenience and lower prices.

Regional players

• Tube Art Group: Pacific Northwest-based sign and environmental graphics company offering custom sign fabrication, installation, and maintenance. Most comparable peer in terms of regional focus and full-service business model in adjacent Northwest geography.
• Poblocki Sign Company: Long-established Midwest-based custom sign design, fabrication, and installation company. Comparable full-service custom sign business model with strong regional concentration and multi-generational family ownership heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Large-scale print and signage platform serving SMBs with marketing materials including signs, banners, and vehicle wraps. Competes for small and standardized sign orders through digital channels, representing a broader incumbent with templated offerings.
• YESCO (Young Electric Sign Company): One of the largest custom sign manufacturers in North America with full design, fabrication, installation, and service capabilities. Comparable end-to-end service offering with electric sign specialization, but operating at much larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GarrettSignCompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/garrettsigncompany/?utm_source=Website

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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