Security Signs

Who we are

• Full-service custom fabrication sign company
• Family-owned business, purchased by the Keljo family in 1997
• Operates from a 40,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility in Portland's Reed neighborhood
• Known for integrity, quality, competitive pricing and on-time delivery

What we do

• Transform branding ideas and architectural concepts into visual sign assets
• Design, manufacture, install and maintain interior and exterior signage and lighting
• Handle projects ranging from small window graphics to large illuminated pylons and marquee signs

History

• Founded in 1925 by A.M. Fulton in Portland's Buckman neighborhood
• Early work included painted signs, vehicle graphics, theater curtains, large building signage and incandescent bulb signs
• Added a neon department in 1939 during the growth of neon signage
• Adopted plastics and evolving materials and technologies in the 1950s and beyond
• Has created many iconic and landmark signs in Portland and throughout the region

Approach and values

• Emphasis on collaboration, detailed communication and responsiveness
• Focus on accuracy, creativity, timeliness and customer satisfaction
• Use of branded, certified materials and state-of-the-art equipment for durability
• Commitment to staying current with industry trends, materials and fabrication methods
• Professional installations that comply with municipal codes and safety standards

Typical clients and projects

Security Signs works with a wide range of commercial, institutional and multi-site clients, including:

• Retail centers and individual storefronts
• Restaurants, bars and hospitality venues
• Theaters and entertainment venues
• Corporate offices and headquarters
• Multifamily and mixed-use developments
• Stadiums and event facilities

The company supports both single-location and multi-site rollouts, and can coordinate projects locally and nationally.

• Oversees project scheduling and milestones
• Conducts site surveys to understand site conditions and mounting requirements
• Manages permit procurement with local municipalities and agencies
• Coordinates with clients, designers, architects, contractors, landlords and other stakeholders
• Identifies potential challenges in advance to keep projects on track
• Focuses on delivering projects on-time and within the agreed scope

Design services

• Creates custom sign designs that align with each client's brand and goals
• Can follow existing brand guidelines or develop new concepts
• Designs with budget, timeline and visibility needs in mind
• Offers specialized design services including:
• Design-build signage standards
• Multi-site project standards
• Sign systems and programming
• Brand guidelines for signage
• Land use and historical review support related to signage

Fabrication

• Custom manufactures interior and exterior signs in-house
• Works within a large, fully equipped production facility
• Uses quality materials and state-of-the-art equipment
• Follows detailed design specifications and quality controls
• In-house departments include:
• Layout
• Router and cutting
• Fabrication
• Channel letters
• Neon
• Graphics
• Paint
• Electrical
• Assembly

Installation

• Provides professional installation for new and replacement signs
• Field technicians are trained to work at a variety of heights and site conditions
• Adheres to strict safety regulations and company safety guidelines
• Installs signs in accordance with municipal codes and signage criteria
• Maintains a modern fleet of vehicles and equipment to support complex installations

Types of sign projects

Security Signs supports a wide variety of sign types, including but not limited to:

• Exterior building signs (channel letters, logos, projecting signs, pylons, monuments)
• Interior branding and lobby signs
• Wayfinding and directional systems
• Digital signs and electronic message centers (EMCs)
• Graphics, wall wraps and window graphics
• ADA and code-compliant signage systems

Project specifics, materials and timelines are determined on a case-by-case basis during consultation and design.

Primary contact details

• Phone: 503-232-4172
• Email: info@securitysigns.com

Office and mailing address

Security Signs 2424 SE Holgate Blvd Portland, OR 97202 United States

Service area

• Based in Portland, Oregon
• Provides signage and lighting services throughout the Pacific Northwest
• Capable of managing and supporting projects nationally in the United States

Contact form and privacy note

Customers can also reach Security Signs through the contact form on the company website. The website states that contact details submitted through the form are used only for communication between the customer and Security Signs and are not shared with or sold to third parties.

Careers and payments

• Careers information and opportunities are available via the "Careers" link on the website
• A secure online payment portal is available via the "Payment Portal" link on the website

For current project availability, scheduling, pricing and detailed proposals, customers are encouraged to contact Security Signs directly by phone or email.

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