Contact:

Carla Schlosser

Schlosser Signs, Inc.

(970) 593-1334

carla@schlossersigns.com

 

Brad Shannon

Shannon Marketing Communications

(970) 461-4906

brad@shannonmarcom.com

 

Schlosser Signs Acquires New Channel Letter Machine

 

Accu-Bend improves sign manufacture speed, efficiency, safety

 

Loveland, Colo. — Schlosser Signs (www.schlossersigns.com), a leader in the design, manufacture and installation of signage in northern Colorado and beyond, has announced the acquisition of a new piece of equipment, an Accu-Bend Lite machine from Computerized Cutters, Inc., of Plano, Texas. The computer-controlled machine automatically manufactures aluminum channel letters, reducing by up to 75 percent the time required to fabricate letters by hand.

 

“This machine lets us keep our skilled craftsmen focused on other priorities,” notes Carla Schlosser, CEO of Schlosser Signs. “And the improved efficiency and reduced waste will allow us to be more competitive, both for small orders and larger contracts, as well.”

 

To see the machine in action, visit http://www.youtube.com/schlossersigns. Schlosser notes that they are now the only retail sign company north of Denver to have a machine with this capability. “Channel letters” are the custom-made sides, exterior or frame of standard three-dimensional exterior signage commonly used by businesses and other organizations.

 

Once the machine has been programmed using a standard sign design software interface, the Accu-Bend machine takes raw stock aluminum fed from a coil on a motorized material feed table, sends it through the machine to be notched, flanged, bent, and cut, and places the finished product on a stainless steel offload table. Other companies have used the machine to increase their output of channel letters by 400 to 500 percent, while producing a more consistent, accurate product.

 

The company also plans to make use of the new machine to offer more options to its contract sign installation customers. Schlosser has long been a trusted sub-contract installation partner for national sign manufacturers, receiving signs shipped from around the country for installation across Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. Now, it’s possible for computer design files to be emailed to Schlosser so the company can manufacture the channel letters.

 

The Accu-Bend was the world’s first machine created to automatically notch, flange and bend complete channel letters. It handles .063-gauge aluminum material at a feed rate up to one foot per second, and produces single-piece letters, shapes and logos up to 15 feet tall.

 

About Schlosser Signs

Schlosser Signs opened in Loveland, Colorado in 1999. Our experienced team designs, manufactures, and installs a vast range of interior and exterior corporate signage — including monument signs, LED displays and electronic message centers, channel letters, awnings, and much more. Our goal is to create a top-quality, great-looking sign that will maintain the integrity of your brand while helping to promote your company to your guests and the general public.

 

Schlosser takes care of every aspect of each project for you, so you don’t have to worry about the details. From property surveys and visibility studies to permit acquisition, and maintenance long after the project is complete — we do it all, on a local, regional, and national scale.

 

For more information about all our products and services, call (970) 593-1334, email Carla@schlossersigns.com, or visit us online at www.schlossersigns.com.

 

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Here is one of the signs we built for their W. Elizabeth location:

 

Nate’s history in the sign industry:

I entered into the sign industry with an offer to perform site surveys for a large bank conversion project.  The surveys were for US Bank conversion and I did hundreds of site surveys in the upper Northwest for Monigle Associates.

 

After the surveys were completed, I followed the program to the fabrication company and was hired on as a Project Manager.  I helped successfully complete the $25M signage program and oversaw a few hundred locations.

 

My career in the sign business has been divided among a few different aspects of the industry – Project Management, Installation and Sales.  I have managed single site projects to 500+ location programs.  Several years in the installation field has provided me with the hands on experience of installation methods and conditions.  I am fairly new to the Sales side of the business but have taken off strong.  My understanding of the complexities of signage projects, the ability to be a consultant to my clients and my understanding that the signage needs are about my clients, will garner lasting relationships and exceptional end results.

 

About Nate:

Outside of office hours, I enjoy playing golf, competing in triathlons, water activities, travelling, hanging out with friends and most of all spending time with my fiancé.

 

To contact Nate:

nate@schlossersigns.com

970-593-1334 P

970-593-0443 F

 

 

James history in the sign industry:

I began in the custom sign and awning industry in 1983 as a fabricator. After a few years of fabricating I expanded into being an installation specialist. Both of these positions were a natural for me from my years working with my dad in his custom metal shop and operating machinery on the family farm. I moved into the sales and project management arena in 1990 and have enjoyed this interaction with clients ever since.

 

A project James enjoyed working on:

Some of the most rewarding projects that I have helped clients with over the years have involved working on large scale projects. Campus style developments, retail centers, airports, multi-location banks and the like are my specialty. I enjoy helping clients achieve maximum synergy of their image/identity and purpose with the many types of signage that can be involved.

 

What James would like you to know about signs:

I believe the average person should know that when it comes to signage you only have one chance to make a great first impression. Your signage is your image and should do this for you.

 

About James:

When not helping people with their signage and I have allotted myself “free-time” I enjoy mostly outdoor activities including motorcycling, camping, fishing, upland game hunting, snowshoeing, hiking, and helping others less fortunate than I.

 

To contact James:

james@schlossersigns.com

970-593-1334 P

970-593-0443 F

970-218-2707 C

 

Jim’s history in the sign industry:

I started working in the sign industry when I was 19 and the first duty I perfected…pushing a broom around the shop floor. Not very exciting. But 30 plus years later I have learned a lot about signs, business, and a ton about people. Discussions with business owners concerning their need for marketing and advertising is an endless proposition. The amount of energy and attention that business owners direct to signs, in particular, makes my job interesting and keeps my duties fresh and new each day.

 

A project Jim enjoyed working on:

A recent client has started a restaurant that is different, (grilled middle-eastern meats sis kabob style) and his attention to his artwork made me want to make sure that the signage would impact the public per what he anticipated. The business is called “Shawerize it”. The firm started in Jordan and after 3 years of success in their country, they decided they wanted to go more global and picked Fort Collins, CO for their first USA location. The logo art is very colorful and unique. After we completed the job I asked the clients what they thought of the sign representation we created of their logo. They were happy and excited to get the signs up and it seemed like the work we did was a real key to their start up. We wish Ammar and Balil success with their venture and I will be ready to help out on their next location.

 

What Jim would like you to know about signs:

Really that is an example of what signs do. They create a visual identity for businesses that the general public sees on a 24-7 basis. Signage is the best and the most economical marketing/advertising that a business can invest in. PERIOD!

 

About Jim:

So on I go consulting with business owners about the greatness of signage. I will be 54 years old soon, and my wife of 32 years still puts up with me. Lucky me! I am a grandfather and hope to see more of the little guy as the years go by. My daughter and son-in-law live in Arizona and we all try to get time together whenever possible. Little Liam is walking and talking at 15 months and is fun to skype with. (skype is great and is recommended highly for grandparents!)

 

Remember- signs can only make businesses more successful!

 

To contact Jim:

jim@schlossersigns.com

970-593-1334 P

970-593-0443 F

970-217-3995 C

 

TJ’s history in the sign industry:

I started in the sign industry in Bismarck in July of 1976. I worked in fabrication, installation and service. In 1985 I moved the family to Ft. Collins and worked as the lead installer for Adcon Signs. In 1991 I became installation manager managing 3 crews. The 1^stlarge project I handled was to project manage the installation of a 75 location Diamond Shamrock conversion. In 1996 I left Adcon and worked for 2 more sign companies for a short period before I co- founded Schlosser.

 

His favorite project:

After being in the sign industry for over 30 years, there has been such a large number and variety of projects that choosing a favorite would be difficult. One that comes to mind would be the Boyd Lake Village monuments sign. This was a project that earned the company a 1^st place award with Signs of the Times, 2009 International Sign Contest in the Monuments category.

 

What TJ would like you to know about signs:

The average person needs to understand that commercial electric signs are custom made and not a shelf item. These signs can become very expensive, but are also the most important marketing tool to draw customers to your business.

 

About TJ:

I have been married for over 30 years and have 4 children and 1 grand-daughter. I enjoy golf, fishing and work.

 

To contact TJ:

tj@schlossersigns.com

970-593-1334 P

970-593-0443 F

970-566-6960 C

Schlosser Signs is supporting Realities For Children for June thru our facebook page. We were happy to welcome Jennifer Varner, their Marketing and Promotional Coordinator to the event. To help support Realities For Children just go to Schlosser Signs facebook page and “Like” our page. We will donate $1 for each new fan thru June 30th.

 

 

 

Thank you to all of our fallen soldiers who have made our freedom possible.

        

Front sign                                                  Back sign

This year Schlosser Signs will be sending Rose and Alex Schlosser. Alex is senior VP and manages the installation dept. as well as does estimating. Rose works in the front office and is in charge of marketing as well as doing all the invoicing.

A highlight of the trip will be the Custom & National Sign Company Meeting & Networking Event. Schlosser Signs specializes in installing and servicing signs for sign companies with national accounts. Every year we work with hundreds of sign companies across the country and even Canada to install thousands of signs in Colorado, Wyoming, and even Nebraska and New Mexico. This is a great event for us to meet some of the project managers and account representatives we work with all year.

If you or someone from your company will be attending let us know, we’ll see you in Vegas!

http://www.signexpo.org/isa-home