custom sign fabrication
design ~ function ~ longevity
We strive to fabricate custom signs that are able to communicate well through good design. We want to implement signage that not only properly identifies your business, but that aesthetically compliments the architecture of the building as well. Your signage is one of the most important advertising tools you will rely upon for the success of your business!
Not only do our signs look great, they are produced with the highest quality of materials to ensure a long lifespan, capable of withstanding harsh Michigan weather. Our custom fabricated signs use welded attachments and heavy gauge aluminum to prevent bowing, denting and buckling. Our aluminum is prepared using an acid bath and an etching primer, followed by Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane paints, a UV clear coat to resist fading and vandalism, and then they’re baked to 170° in our EPA 6H compliant paint booth creating a lasting finish.
a different solution for every customer
creative design solutions
At Postema Signs & Graphics we like to think outside the box, as every business has different advertising needs. We excel at designing signage that fits within the local ordinances and still maximizes readability. We look at factors such as visibility of the location, distance and speed of traffic, and any branding requirements necessary in order to develop a solution that works best, and our skilled fabrication team has decades of experience using a wide variety of materials to create a sign that fits the needs of the customer.
Byron Center Bible Church - Watchfire 6mm LED display with a CNC routed aluminum face with push thru acrylic lettering.
West Wind Village - Lighted monument sign with channel logo and CNC routed faces with push thru acrylic lettering
Pace Trailer - Pylon sign with flexible fabric faces and led illumination
Grand Rapids Rubber - Monument sign with channel letter style logos with internal LED lighting.
FIT BODY BOOT CAMP - Channel Letters with LED illumination on a raceway.
ELECTRONIC SIGN MANUFACTURER
In 2018, Postema Signs and Graphics was the top Watchfire Signs dealer in Michigan! We are honored to represent one of the most innovative and reliable companies in the LED sign industry. Watchfire Signs are manufactured in Danville, Illinois, using meticulously sourced components from all over the world. Watchfire Signs has designed and supplied superior products to the sign industry since 1932 and LED signs since 1998.
WARRANTY
A solid warranty is a good indicator of how confident the manufacturer is in its products — and, in turn, how confident you should feel with the manufacturer.
Watchfire stands behind its product with a 5 year parts warranty and because we believe in the quality of the product so much, Postema Signs & Graphics reinforces their warranty with a 5 year labor warranty. Rest assured this is a quality product and for 5 years everything is covered!
live demo truck
Purchasing an electronic LED display is an important decision for any company. We want you to feel confident in your investment and to fully understand the benefits of owning a digital sign. We are happy to drive our demo truck to your location for you to view the featured electronic signs. The truck displays both the 8mm and the 16mm resolutions and we have the 6mm display in use at our Grand Rapids facility.
ignite op & OPx
Watchfire makes programming your sign a snap. Their exclusive sign software puts eye-catching messages at your fingertips with a straight forward scheduling solution and an extensive library of artwork.
All businesses have different messaging needs and capabilities, and the suite of Ignite software products have been developed with that in mind.
UL - Greenleaf certification
Watchfire is the first in the industry to receive Energy Efficiency Certification from Underwriters Laboratories' UL-Environment group. Through UL's Energy Efficiency Certification Program, manufacturers demonstrate that their products are helping lower energy demand. Certification standards include mandatory automatic control requirements for all illuminated signs. In addition, the standards set limits on installed lighting power for illuminated signs.
use this map to see displays near you
electronic LED signs
As a Watchfire dealer for the last 20 years, we have been selling, installing, and maintaining electronic LED displays all over West Michigan. This map shows the locations and details of over 300 digital signs we’ve sold and installed. If you want to see what an example of our work, simply use the map to find a location near you. Whether you’re in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Detroit, or anywhere inbetween, we are pleased to serve you.
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
