Forma Y Color, S.a. De C.v.

What Forma Y Color, S.a. De C.v. does

Forma Y Color, S.a. De C.v. (DBA Formaster) is a Mexican visual impact solutions company founded in 1992 in Aguascalientes and formally incorporated as a Sociedad Anónima de Capital Variable on March 2, 2011. The company designs, manufactures, and installs illuminated signs, channel letters, light boxes, large-format prints, point-of-purchase materials, textile sublimation products, custom furniture, themed photo environments, and exhibition stands. Production is anchored in an in-house multi-technology equipment park that includes thermoforming, CNC routing, plotter cutting, edge banding, hydraulic shears, pantograph, die cutting, calendaring, flatbed printing, and four digital printing modalities (solvent, eco-solvent, latex, UV). Mandatory in-house lighting testing is performed on every project prior to installation.

The business operates a project-based, quote-driven commercial model with no public pricing and no subscription or retainer component. Revenue is generated per engagement across five streams: custom signage fabrication and installation, textile sublimation and custom printed materials, custom furniture and merchandising solutions, exhibition stands, and lighting testing/quality assurance services. Customer acquisition is direct, primarily through phone (449-850-5533), WhatsApp Business, and email ([email protected]), supported by a content-marketing blog, SEO-oriented service pages, and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). The company serves a hybrid mix of SMB retail and hospitality buyers, trade-show exhibitors, physical store operators, and corporate/institutional entities across Mexico, with named enterprise accounts including Carls Jr., John Deere, and KFC. From 2015 onward, the company has expanded beyond its Aguascalientes base to participate in larger national-scale projects, growing facilities, workforce, and operational capacity in the process.

Formaster is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent entity, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or public-market activity. It operates exclusively within Mexico, holds no patents or trademarks in the available record, and reports no formal certifications or industry awards. Ownership, capital structure, and headcount figures are not disclosed in the source material.

Name

Forma Y Color, S.a. De C.v.

Legal name

Forma Y Color, S.a. De C.v.

Website

https://formaster.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Forma Y Color, S.a. De C.v. (Formaster) is a Mexican visual impact solutions company, founded in 1992 in Aguascalientes, that designs, manufactures, and installs illuminated signage, large-format printing, point-of-purchase materials, and custom visual merchandising for retail, hospitality, corporate, and trade-show clients across Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Signage Manufacturing

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (33995), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG), Corporate Event Decor, Branding & Signage (HSACADAJ)

Keywords

• Custom illuminated signage
• Large format printing
• Channel letters
• Point of purchase displays
• Visual impact solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Aguascalientes

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Signage Fabrication and Installation: Project-based custom fabrication and installation of illuminated signs, channel letters, light boxes, displays, and large-format prints. Revenue is generated on a per-project basis with quotes provided via direct sales contact. Each engagement is tailored to the client's specific visual impact requirements.
2. Textile Sublimation and Custom Printed Materials: Sublimation printing on textiles and custom materials for events, promotional items, and decorative applications. Sold as custom-printed products per project or order.
3. Furniture and Merchandising Solutions: Custom-designed furniture and merchandising displays for retail environments, sold as one-time fabricated pieces or installation projects.
4. Exhibition Stands and Trade Show Solutions: Design, fabrication, and installation of custom exhibition stands and trade show booths for business events, sold as project-based engagements.
5. Lighting Testing and Quality Assurance Services: Lighting testing and quality assurance services are mandatory for each project, ensuring illumination performance meets required standards before final installation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Formaster designs, manufactures, and installs custom illuminated signage, large-format printed graphics, channel letters, light boxes, point-of-purchase materials, exhibition stands, and custom merchandising furniture for businesses across Mexico. Each engagement is a bespoke project covering design, in-house fabrication using multi-technology equipment (thermoforming, CNC cutting, digital printing), mandatory lighting testing, and on-site installation. The company serves national retail, hospitality, restaurant, and corporate clients with quote-based, project-driven sales handled directly through WhatsApp, phone, and email.

Product overview

Formaster is a visual impact solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of signage and advertising products. The core offerings include luminous signs (Anuncios Luminosos), flexible LED lighting (Led Flexible), light boxes (Cajas de luz), line displays, custom furniture (Mobiliario), and large format printing (Impresión a gran formato). Additional specialized products include three-dimensional channel letters (Letras de canal), point-of-purchase materials (Material P.O.P.), flexible neon, textile sublimation, themed photo areas, and trade show stands. The company operates as a single integrated service provider combining design, manufacturing, and installation capabilities using technologies including thermoforming, CNC cutting, plotter cutting, and digital printing (solvent, ecosolvent, latex, and UV).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anuncios Luminosos (Illuminated Signs) Luminous signs that highlight businesses with impactful and memorable illuminated displays for day and night visibility. Custom-designed, manufactured, and installed by Formaster for commercial clients across Mexico.
• Led Flexible Flexible LED lighting solution for versatile and creative decorative and advertising installations. Used for signage accents, themed environments, and decorative commercial applications.
• Cajas de luz (Light Boxes) Light boxes that create vibrant and attractive luminous advertisements to capture public attention. Custom fabricated for storefronts and commercial signage.
• Displays de línea (Line Displays) Versatile and portable banner displays for promotions and commercial events. Used for retail promotions, in-store marketing, and event presentations.
• Mobiliario (Custom Furniture) Custom-designed furniture to optimize business presentation and improve customer experience in retail and commercial environments.
• Impresión a gran formato (Large-Format Printing) Large format printing services for impactful and eye-catching advertising imagery on multiple substrates using solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV ink technologies.
• Letras de canal (Channel Letters) Three-dimensional channel letters for signage and outdoor advertising, available in aluminum, acrylic, and PVC with internal, indirect, or frontal LED illumination options.
• Material P.O.P. (Point-of-Purchase Materials) Point of Purchase materials including counter displays, floor displays, hanging signs, shelf signage, promotional stands, custom gondolas, flyers, backlit panels, and themed decorations for retail environments.
• Bastidores (Framework Structures) Framework structures for outdoor advertisements and signage displays. Custom-fabricated structural supports for billboards and large signage installations.
• Neón flexible (Flexible Neon) Flexible neon lighting for creating decorative and advertising elements with customizable lighting effects, used in commercial signage and themed environments.
• Sublimación textil (Textile Sublimation) Textile sublimation printing services for personalized promotional products including flags, banners, skydancers, expandables, and custom décor using heat transfer technology on polyester fabrics.
• Áreas temáticas de fotos (Themed Photo Areas) Themed photo area design services for businesses featuring decorative elements like flexible LEDs, sublimated fabrics, custom walls, frames, and LED lighting for social media engagement in commercial spaces.
• Stands (Exhibition Stands) Trade show and exhibition stands with professional design, installation, and brand identity integration for business events and fairs. Project-based custom fabrication service.

Named customers3 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

Feature10 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Federal Heath: Federal Heath is a US sign fabrication and installation company serving national retail, restaurant, and petroleum brands. Directly comparable to Formaster in illuminated sign manufacturing, brand identity implementation, and multi-location rollout for enterprise QSR/retail customers.
• Allen Industries: Allen Industries is a US sign and visual communications manufacturer specializing in exterior signage, channel letters, and brand implementation for enterprise customers. Directly comparable to Formaster in custom fabricated illuminated signage for national accounts in retail and hospitality.

Broad incumbents

• FASTSIGNS: FASTSIGNS is the largest franchise signage and visual communications company in North America with 700+ locations. Comparable to Formaster in custom signs, large-format graphics, and visual merchandising, but operates via franchise model rather than integrated manufacturing.
• YESCO: YESCO is a 100+ year-old North American sign manufacturer and electrical sign service company. Directly comparable to Formaster in illuminated signage fabrication and installation for enterprise customers, though at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Cenveo: Cenveo is a large North American manufacturer of printed products including labels, packaging, and commercial printing. Comparable to Formaster in large-format printing capabilities and visual communications production, though at much greater scale across multiple print verticals.

Others

• 3M Commercial Solutions: 3M Commercial Solutions supplies graphic films, signage materials, and illumination components used in commercial sign and display manufacturing. Adjacent to Formaster as a key materials supplier and innovation driver in the illuminated signage ecosystem.
• Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions: Avery Dennison is a global materials manufacturer supplying vinyl films, reflective sheeting, and graphic substrates used in sign manufacturing. Adjacent to Formaster as a key supplier and ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor, but shapes the same visual impact industry.

Emerging players

• Heath & Company: Heath & Company is a US-based experiential marketing and custom fabrication shop producing trade show exhibits, retail environments, and brand activations. Comparable to Formaster's exhibition stands and themed photo area capabilities, particularly for enterprise experiential campaigns.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Formaster-104860698114033
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/formaster
• Instagraminstagram.com/formastermx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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