Signs of The Times

What Signs of The Times does

Signs of The Times is a Phoenix, Arizona-based full-service custom sign manufacturer founded in 1989 by Darek Birski. The company designs, fabricates, and installs architectural, channel letter, monument, pylon, cabinet, ADA, and LED/digital signage for businesses, retailers, real estate developers, and venue operators. Its operations are run by the founder as President alongside VP Damien Birski, indicating a family-led private company without disclosed external capital or acquisition history.

The company's technical differentiation rests on in-house metal-forming and fabrication capability. It operates the Accu-Bend system, which it describes as the first machine in the world capable of notching, flanging, and bending channel letters to specification, alongside the Super Channel Bender XP and CNC routers. It holds UL Safety Certification, which qualifies it to bid on code-regulated commercial and large-venue projects; its featured reference is the Legends Entertainment District at the US Airways Center.

Commercially, the company operates a sales-led, project-based model. Pricing is quote-driven per project rather than subscription or recurring, and the company markets service to local Arizona customers as well as to selected national clients. Go-to-market relies on direct sales, a portfolio of completed work, and capability-led marketing rather than channel partnerships, and there are no disclosed enterprise contracts, recurring revenue streams, or volume-tier pricing structures.

Name

Signs of The Times

Legal name

Signs of the Times, Inc.

Website

https://signsofthetimesaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Signs of The Times is a Phoenix, Arizona-based full-service custom sign manufacturer, designing, fabricating, and installing architectural, channel letter, monument, and LED signage for businesses, developers, and venue operators across Arizona and select national markets since 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Commercial Signage

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (339950)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Decor, Branding & Signage (HSACADAJ)

Keywords

• Custom sign fabrication
• Commercial signage installation
• Channel letter manufacturing
• Architectural sign design
• Vehicle wrap services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sign Design and Fabrication: Design, fabrication, and installation of custom interior and exterior signage including channel letters, monuments, LED signs, vehicle wraps, and more. Projects range from small business signage to large-scale high-profile installations.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation of signage including site assessments, permitting support, and maintenance. Covers wide range of sign types from high-rise signs to monument signs.
3. Project Management Services: Integrated solutions for signage project management including design, logistics, budgeting, and local/state/federal requirements and permitting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Signs of The Times, Inc. is a full-service custom sign company that designs, fabricates, and installs interior and exterior commercial signage including channel letters, monument signs, neon signs, LED signs, ADA-compliant signage, vehicle wraps, and wayfinding systems. The company operates CNC routing and proprietary metal forming equipment (Accu-Bend and Super Channel Bender XP) for in-house precision fabrication, and provides integrated project management covering design, permitting, logistics, budgeting, and professional installation.

Product overview

Signs of the Times, Inc. is a full-service sign manufacturing and installation company offering end-to-end signage solutions from design through installation. The company operates as a single unified service offering with interconnected capabilities: Design Services provide conceptual and production drawings; Fabrication encompasses CNC Router Machines and Precision Metal Forming; Installation Services handle all interior/exterior signage. The product portfolio includes channel letters, neon signs, monument signs, ADA compliant signage, electrical signage, vehicle wraps, wayfinding signage, banners, and custom graphics. The company has been a solutions provider since 1989, serving national and Arizona state markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sign Design Services End-to-end sign design service providing conceptual drawings, production drawings, 3-D presentations, and brand development using Adobe products and Corel software. Used by businesses and organizations commissioning custom signage.
• Project Management Integrated project management for signage engagements covering design, logistics, budgeting, and local, state, and federal requirements/permitting. Targets organizations running signage programs in Arizona.
• Graphics Graphics service for wall, door, and window vinyl, fence wraps, vehicle wraps, and multi-family signage. Used by commercial brands and property managers for branded visual applications.
• Sign Installation Full sign installation service for interior and exterior signage, including high-rise signs, monument signs, pole signs, LED signs, channel letters, and neon signs. Used by businesses and organizations needing professional, code-compliant installation.
• CNC Router Fabrication CNC router machining service for dimensional sign making, woodworking, and parts fabrication across foams, plastics, woods, and non-ferrous metals with high precision and repeat accuracy. Supports custom sign builds requiring exact tolerances.
• Precision Metal Forming Precision metal forming service using Accu-Bend technology (notching, flanging, and bending complete channel letters) and Super Channel Bender XP for complex metal folding. Enables fast turnaround and consistent repeat orders for channel letter signage.
• Channel Letters Custom fabricated channel letter signage for commercial building exteriors, produced in-house using Accu-Bend and Super Channel Bender XP metal forming equipment.
• Monument Signs Freestanding monument signage fabricated and installed for commercial properties, business entrances, and developments.
• Neon Signs Custom neon signs and neon sign repair services for commercial applications and storefronts.
• LED and Electrical Signage Electrical signage products including LED signs and illuminated displays for commercial properties, holding UL Safety Certification for electrical signage products.
• ADA Compliant Signage ADA-compliant signage products meeting accessibility requirements for commercial buildings and public facilities.
• Vehicle Wraps Custom vehicle wraps and graphics used as mobile advertising and brand exposure for businesses and fleets.
• Wayfinding Signage Directional and wayfinding signage systems designed, fabricated, and installed for commercial and public facilities.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• 3M: 3M's Commercial Graphics division supplies films, adhesives, and reflective materials widely used in sign fabrication. Not a direct competitor but a major upstream supplier whose products are commonly used by sign manufacturers including Signs of The Times.
• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison is a large materials manufacturer whose graphics solutions division supplies vinyl films, reflective materials, and substrates used in sign production. Not a direct competitor to Signs of The Times but a key upstream supplier and ecosystem participant in the sign manufacturing industry.

Direct peers

• YESCO: Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) is one of the largest custom sign manufacturers in the US, offering design, fabrication, and installation services similar to Signs of The Times. Founded in 1920 with national reach, YESCO is directly comparable in services and customer profile but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• DaNite Sign Solutions: DaNite is a US custom sign manufacturer and installer providing design, fabrication, and installation for commercial and national brand clients. Directly comparable to Signs of The Times in service offering and customer profile, operating as a similar full-service regional sign company.
• Poblocki Sign Company: Poblocki is a large US sign manufacturer with full design-build-install capabilities serving commercial, retail, healthcare, and corporate clients. Directly comparable in service offering and customer segments to Signs of The Times, though operating at greater scale with multiple regional offices.
• Allen Industries: Allen Industries is a US-based manufacturer of signage and architectural products serving national brands. Directly comparable to Signs of The Times in offering design, fabrication, and installation for commercial environments including retail, hospitality, and corporate facilities.
• Image National: Image National is a custom sign manufacturer offering design, fabrication, and installation services to businesses across the western US. Directly comparable to Signs of The Times as a regional full-service sign provider with similar customer segments in commercial, retail, and hospitality.
• Federal Heath Sign Company: Federal Heath is a long-established commercial sign manufacturer and installer serving national brands across the US. Directly comparable to Signs of The Times as a full-service custom sign provider offering design, fabrication, and installation for retail, hospitality, and corporate clients.
• Triangle Sign & Service: Triangle Sign & Service is a US-based full-service sign company offering design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance. Directly comparable to Signs of The Times in service mix and customer focus, with similar long-standing operations in the custom sign market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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