Announcement: Director, Sales & Marketing Appointed
On August 15, 2019, Sid Rasnick, President & Chief Operating Officer announced a leadership change for the Key Account Sales and Marketing team. Sid is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Smith to the position of Director – Sales & Marketing effective immediately. In this position, Tim will report directly to me and…
Read MoreHow Retailers Are Adopting LED Lighting to Build Business
Retailers saw the possibilities in manufactured lighting to illuminate interiors from the moment that bulbs became available. By 1901, early adopters were even lighting their outdoor signs. As the range of bulb types, colors, intensities, and color temperatures expanded, retailers learned to influence buyer behavior with various lighting strategies. In recent years, LED (light-emitting diode)…
Read MoreIconic Sign Removed After 50 Years on its Perch
After 50 years in business in Delaware, Ohio, Ralph Martin walked away from his Martin Shoe Repair shop to enjoy his retirement and maybe do a little fishing. He turned off his sign for the last time on April 30. That iconic neon, shoe-shaped sign has been perched on the side of the building marking…
Read MoreThe Mad Dash for Convenience is Fueling C-Store Changes
Tripless Treats and Slipless Receipts For years, Convenience Stores have fed on consumers’ appetites for instant gratification. That used to be easy with the right stock of gas, beverages, and chips. But lifestyles today are busier and more complex; attitudes about health and wellness are different; and cultural trends overall are reshaping the way we…
Read MoreFederal Heath Installing Next Generation Technology for the World’s Biggest Video Screen
As the world’s largest video screen gets a next-generation transformation in Las Vegas, Fremont Street Experience is counting on Federal Heath for the complex installation and logistics. Work has commenced and is expected to be completed by the end of 2019. Imagine a screen that’s nearly five football fields long and 100 feet wide –…
Read MorePress Release: Federal Heath Acquires Advance Graphic Systems of Rochester, MI
June 10, 2019 Euless, TX Federal Heath, a leading national sign company since 1901, has acquired selected assets of Advance Graphic Systems (AGS) of Rochester Hills, Michigan. AGS has provided innovative, high-quality solutions for turnkey signage, graphics, custom building elements, retail fixtures, and displays for nearly 40 years. This acquisition builds on the existing capabilities…
Read MoreDirector of Information Technology Appointed
Federal Heath is pleased to announce the addition of David Oliver to the position of Director of Information Technology based in Willowbrook, IL. David has over 20 years of experience, most recently with United Airlines. He has experience with manufacturing ERP systems, networks, finance, CRM and telecommunications. A number of years ago he also worked…
Read MorePress Release: Kristen Derby Named to Elite Sign, Graphics and Visual Communications Industry Program for Emerging Leaders
April 23, 2019 Euless, TX Kristen Derby, Purchasing Manager with Federal Heath, has been named to the ISA Elite program, recognizing the next generation of sign, graphics, and visual communications industry leaders. Derby was among 37 young professionals chosen for the program, which sponsors the winners to attend ISA International Sign Expo® in Las Vegas…
Read MorePress Release: Federal Heath Names Sid Rasnick New President as Kevin Stotmeister Announces Retirement
Federal Heath, with a 118-year history of sign industry excellence, will implement a carefully planned transition in leadership this year as longtime President and CEO Kevin Stotmeister announced plans to retire at the end of 2019. Earlier this year, Stotmeister announced his end of the year retirement plans. He will retain his Chief Executive Officer…
Read MoreBirchbox and More: How Subscription Boxes and Auto-ship Might Help and Hurt Retailers
As a retailer, you know how finicky customers can be, but you also understand why when you go home and become an everyday consumer of goods and services. At home, you angle for the best deals. You develop affinities for certain stores and brands, then fall out of love with them. You listen to peers’…
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