by | May 23, 2023 | Ortwein Insights |
America is made up of cities of all sizes including those teeming with millions of people i.e. New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, as well as a myriad of medium to small communities whose citizenry may number in the thousands, hundreds, dozens, or even consist of just one... 
by | Apr 24, 2023 | Ortwein Insights |
The Use and Versatility of Blade Signs Blade Signs as defined the Sign Research Foundation are a type of projecting sign mounted such that the face of the sign is perpendicular to the flow of traffic. These can very in their placement and the frequency of their use by... 
by | Mar 29, 2023 | Ortwein Insights |
Though you may not know the precise names of signs, there are some you are undoubtedly familiar with including the next four sign types: Common Sign Types: Channel Letters Businesses that have their business name and/or brand spelled out with letters on the front of... 
by | Mar 29, 2023 | Ortwein Insights |
Ortwein Sign is not the only centenarian this year! In fact, we share a birthyear with perhaps the most iconic sign of all – the Hollywood Sign! As such we thought we would take a moment to share some of the history behind this incredible sign and the many... 
by | Feb 23, 2023 | Ortwein Insights |
We spoke with John, our longest serving employee at Ortwein Sign, about his 23 years with the company. John’s been in the sign industry since 1988, and in that time he’s worked nearly every fabrication and installation job you can think of. John was hired... 
by | Jan 18, 2023 | Ortwein Insights |
At Ortwein Sign, we are approached year-round for signage for gifts for birthdays, weddings, and Christmas. Often these requests are for a custom letter or sign to be fabricated, especially a neon sign, for their loved one’s office, ‘man cave’, or... 
by | Dec 20, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
As we look ahead into 2023, we see signage and branding trends that at times simultaneously, and perhaps paradoxcally, embrace modernism and nostalgia. For small businesses looking to stand apart it can be hard to know what to embrace, and whether to embrace any... 
by | Nov 22, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
Photo Credit: “Birds on Sign” by ryanmcgilchrist is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Long gone are the days where companies rely on fake statues of predator birds to keep other birds away. Instead our team has a number of techniques to help prevent birds from... 
by | Oct 26, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
Across the world there are many places with a history of bumps in the night, eerieness, spooky vibes, and horrific histories. In October especially, tourists love to delight by visiting these places, and once there they turn to signs to help them find out where they... 
by | Oct 26, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
Sign Company Partnerships There once was a time when sign companies were almost exclusively family run shops, or shops with just a few people fabricating or painting signs, in a garage or small shop space. While these shops still exist, what’s occurred is that some of...