by | Oct 14, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
Fall is a favorite time of year for many, with the cooler weather, the beautiful leaves, and of course Halloween right around the corner. As such we wanted to take this opportunity to use one of the most iconic elements of Halloween, the Jack-O-Lantern, to show how... 
by | Sep 26, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
Our Marketing Specialist recently took a trip to Ireland, and in small towns and large cities alike he couldn’t help but appreciate the wide variety of signs and how, as expected, they’re as integral across the pond as they are here. Of course we know that signs are... 
by | Aug 31, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
For many the term vinyl may evoke music records and LPs; however, for those of us in the sign industry when we think of vinyl we think of all the uses for the malleable plastic that is vinyl. That can include everything from window applications, sign faces, awnings,... 
by | Jul 26, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
In the 2022 term of the Supreme Court, the case of City of Austin v. Reagan National Advertising of Texas held particular interest for the sign industry and municipalities alike. At stake was the distinction between off-premise and on-premise signage, as ISA states in... 
by | Jul 26, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
Though we’re still in the heat of summer, very soon we’ll be preparing for long, dark, cold nights. While that means getting out those coats from storage, it also means making sure your business is ready for those dark months. In particular, now’s a great time to plan... 
by | Jun 23, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
As companies look for more ways to cut down on costs, and lower their energy use, they’ve turned to a variety of technical tools and innovations to help. One such tool that’s increasingly integral to the sign industry is the use of photocells (also known as... 
by | Jun 23, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
Ortwein Sign has won first place in the Freestanding Small Sign (0-50 sq. ft) in this year’s Mid-South Sign Association design contest. Ortwein’s entry this year is a monument sign fabricated and designed for Taft Hwy Self Storage in Signal Mountain, TN. This is... 
by | May 24, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
As a 99 year old sign company, we appreciate the value of vintage and historic signs, buildings, and places. We also love seeing the movement over the last few decades to maintain the integrity of more and more buildings, while still finding new life and purpose for... 
by | Apr 20, 2022 | Ortwein Insights
Commercial Property Owners and Tenants work closely together, but at times each person may feel like they’re speaking different languages. Of course they have their own unique wants and needs out of the relationship; however, ultimately they can have a successful... 
by | Mar 22, 2022 | Ortwein Insights |
If you own a car wash, then you know that signs can be one of the greatest assets at your disposal to bring in customers. In this guide, we breakdown how signage can work for you and your car wash business. Pylon and Monument Signs Pylon signs or monument signs stand...