Hard to reach or “high-rise” signs can’t be repaired with a typical service vehicle. Standard boom trucks, cherry pickers, and bucket trucks have a limited height reach, generally maxing out at 185 feet. So what do you do when you have a high-rise sign that needs repair or an upgrade, such as an LED retrofit? Below we...

We see signs everywhere, every day. Have you ever wondered how they’re made? One process commonly used by sign companies is thermoforming. Thermoforming is a manufacturing process where a plastic sheet is heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create a usable...

One of the first things to do before opening up a business is to get a sign. Without a sign, you won’t exist in the eyes of the consumer. Signs also have a significant impact on your revenue stream. So where do you start? One of the first things you’ll need to do is find out what your local sign codes and regulations are...

Raise your hand if you're a bit confused on how to go about upgrading your exterior parking lot and/or area lighting to LEDs. Yep, we thought so. To ease some of the confusion we've created this short guide to walk you through the steps of a typical upgrade. It will also benefit you to work with a company that has...

Signs are an essential asset that businesses must have to be seen and create brand awareness. But when you need a sign, or multiple signs for your business, who do you go to? A local sign company in your area or a larger, national one? Even though both manufacture signs, there are many differences between the two. Local...

PEI (Petroleum Equipment Institute) recently surveyed 130 of its members to find out what role forecourt upgrades play in building consumer loyalty. The results - fuel islands, good under-canopy lighting, well-maintained hanging hardware, and other exterior lighting ranked high on the list. Here's how PEI members scored...

IN HOUSTON, AMERICA’S FOURTH largest city, a recent job for a journeyman sign installer for Federal Heath (Euless, TX) remained open for more than three years. The company’s inability to fill the position, according to Director of Human Resources Ryan Bailey, represents more the rule than the exception, as Federal Heath,...

Federal Heath celebrates its historic 120th year in business on March 25, 2021. In the twelve decades since 1901, the company has grown from introducing the United States' first electric-powered signs to becoming a trusted leader in all types of interior and exterior signage solutions, interior décor and design,...

Diane Hendricks is Chairman of Hendricks Holding Co., Inc. (HHC) which presides over a diverse portfolio of businesses including manufacturing, distribution, real estate development, construction, recycling, and life sciences. Federal Heath is proud to be part of this portfolio of exceptional companies under Diane's...

A sign collector in Iowa recently brought this Phillips 66 sign to a local sign shop, Nagle Signs, to have it refurbished. The sign is inscribed with our earlier name, "Federal Signs" along with the date - August 1950. Nagle Signs was kind enough to notify us via email that they were refurbishing this sign for a...