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Signs of Success: A Year in Review with MSA

What a year! As we begin 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your support and collaboration have made the past year our most successful yet! Looking back on 2023 fills us with gratitude. We’ve had the honor of completing a wide range of signage projects—from city landmarks to local businesses. Each sign represents our dedication to quality and client happiness. We’re incredibly thankful for the chance to have worked on such varied projects, knowing they’ve left a meaningful mark wherever they stand. Let’s take a step back and look at some of the projects from 2023 that caught our eye… A 360 Package: Tree House Brewing Company Working with Tree House Brewing Company in Tewksbury, MA

We hope that you had a fantastic Thanksgiving surrounded by warmth, love, and delicious food shared with family and friends. As the leaves have fallen and the air has grown crisper, we at Metro Sign & Awning are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve you as your premier signage partner. Although Thanksgiving has passed, our enthusiasm to express gratitude and embrace this season of thankfulness remains undiminished. Thank you for being an integral part of our community. Your confidence in us is both humbling and motivating. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous year ahead! Please join us as we kick off our newsletter and bring you a glimpse into the vibrant world of Metro Sign

In the world of business, signage holds a vital role. It serves as more than just an identifier; it’s a powerful tool for branding, marketing, wayfinding, and enhancing the overall image of your business. However, the value of a sign goes beyond its physical presence. It embodies the essence of your business and can make a lasting impression on customers. That is why here at Metro Sign & Awning we consider ourselves a full-service commercial sign company that understands this value and specializes in taking your signage needs and your business to the next level. Metro Sign & Awning: Your Partner in Signage Excellence At Metro Sign & Awning we are not just another sign company; we are

We’re very excited to bring you a glimpse into the vibrant world of Metro Sign and Awning! As your trusted source for top-notch signage solutions, we’re committed to keeping you in the loop with industry trends, our latest projects, and insider tips on making your brand shine. Thank you for choosing Metro Sign and Awning as your signage partner. We’re dedicated to helping you make a lasting impression, and this newsletter is just one way we’re delivering on that promise. Elevate Your Brand with Metro Sign & Awning Looking for a way to elevate your brand and make a lasting impression on your customers? Look no further than Metro Sign & Awning. Our team of experienced designers and fabricators will

Wall Graphics: The Center at Innovation Drive Wall graphics do more than display your brand – they significantly enhance your employees’ mood and productivity. By incorporating your brand elements into the workspace, you create a visual reminder of the company’s values and mission, fostering a sense of unity and pride among the team. Moreover, well-designed wall graphics have a direct impact on the work environment. Strategic placement of calming nature scenes or motivational quotes can uplift employees’ spirits, reduce stress, and create a more positive atmosphere. This, combined with the visual appeal, translates into a happier and more engaged workforce. Additionally, creative and inspiring graphics can stimulate innovative thinking and problem-solving, further boosting overall productivity. In essence, investing in impactful

While the U.S. is seeing a definite increase in mixed-use developments, they’re actually not a new concept. In fact, according to Deloitte, mixed-use properties were strategies used about 50 years ago to rejuvenate urban areas. And as population density increases, real estate prices remain high and office occupancy remains low, mixed-use developments offer an attractive option for developers, companies, tenants, and residents. Live, Work, Shop, Play A trend that had been growing in popularity even prior to COVID-19, the pandemic accelerated the planning, design, and construction of mixed-use developments. In fact, in Boston alone, there are at least seven major mixed-use projects under construction right now. These properties empower residents and visitors to have more control in their choices and

While we don’t have a handy Magic 8 ball able to reliably predict the future, it hasn’t stopped us from making some educated guesses about next year’s signage industry trends. They include: Minimalism in design. We’ll continue to see signs focused on clean, crisp images that evoke elegance. Improved sustainability. As more companies embrace ESG (environmental, social, and governance) policies, they’re incorporating eco-friendly initiatives into their buildings, including signage construction, materials, and power. One of Metro’s recent clients, TÜV SÜD—a Germany-based company offering safety, security, and sustainability solutions—opted to use an innovative wall sign for its U.S. headquarters, for example. Metro’s partner, CityScapes, recommended the preserved moss material featured in the sign. Initially, the clients asked to use real wood

Imagine this scene: A giant arena filled with tens of thousands of screaming fans. Bright lights flood the stage. The bass thrums from giant speakers. The colorful crowd bobs and weaves in time to the music. Or imagine a convention center. Row upon row of booths and tables create a labyrinth of paths weaving through the cavernous space. Giant industry signs hang from the ceiling, on the walls, and suspended from elaborate frames. Professionals move among the displays to network, share expertise, and learn about the latest innovations. What do these two environments share? They both see thousands of visitors at a time — millions of visitors each year. Concert goers and convention or event attendees have specific expectations, including

Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions reap many benefits from effective signage. Well-designed and placed signs can: Grow outreach Promote financial products, services, and branch events Share news and other updates with customers and employees Improve customer experiences Enhance inside and outside wayfinding Visual elements echoed in each branch create a cohesive journey for customers. From bold, eye-catching monument, blade, and pylon signs to window graphics, posters, and electronic signs, we’ve got you covered. Invest in Your Brand Our Metro teams help you communicate brand messages through different graphic opportunities — wall graphics, channel letter sets, monument signs — to communicate stability, reliability, and great service. Wrentham Cooperative Bank When Wrentham Cooperative Bank rebranded, Metro teamed up with NES Group

In early spring of 2020, Manzo Freeman Development (MFD) — a privately-owned commercial real estate firm — reached out to Metro Sign and Awning with an idea for a new signage project. Metro had previously designed and installed a curved canopy for The Landing at Hudson Mills. Pleased with that design, creativity, and quality fabrication of the canopy at the Hudson Mills’ entrance, MFD had a new project in mind: a free-standing sign at the parking lot entrance. A Cost-Effective Solar Solution MFD wanted its new sign to reflect the company’s updated branding. The project, however, faced a pretty significant challenge: powering the LED lights in the new parking lot sign. This sign stood quite a distance from the Hudson Mills