Entries by Mark Lemon

Custom Faux Neon Sign

This custom faux neon sign combines the great looks of neon with the energy-efficiency and long-life of LED signs. A great example is this sign project we designed and installed for Beale Street BBQ in Fenton, Michigan. They already had a great neon sign. However, it wasn’t attracting the attention the restaurant deserved because of […]

Sign Manufacturing in Michigan

Sign Manufacturing for architects, builders and other sign companies is a service Signs by Crannie has offered for many years. Manufacturing signs to someone else’s exact design specifications is critical to their success. With 50,000 sq. ft. of open floor fabrication area and tall loading docks our shop is ideal for custom projects of any size. […]

Push Through Letter Sign

This push through letter sign matches the image of quality that John P. O’Sullivan Distributing wanted to show in its newly expanded facility. Signs by Crannie custom fabricated and installed this interior LED halo lighted wall sign with push through acrylic copy. About Push Through Letter Signs Push thru letter signs are created by cutting or […]

Credit Union Sign in Flint, MI

ELGA Credit Union in Flint, MI asked Signs by Crannie to create signage for their most recent branch in the historic district of Flint, Michigan. The architect, the City of Flint and ELGA Credit Union wanted the signage to match the Art Deco architectural period style of the building. Working with the architect, the sign is […]

Hospital Sign Grand Blanc Michigan

Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan needed new signage to incorporate the nationwide Ascension brand. To help with this project, SBC is installing the Ascension Genesys 17′ tall logo and signage on the top of the Grand Blanc hospital building. In the photo one of the cranes has a 170′ reach with Pete […]

How Much Does an Outdoor Business Sign Cost?

We have spoken with thousands of business owners over the years who ask, “How much does an outdoor business sign cost?” In our experience, most businesses are interested in an illuminated sign that captures the attention of customers driving by. We understand the confusion. 2 quotes for the same sign can vary widely. However, there […]

Giant Selfie Letters and Numbers Signs

Everyone has heard of selfies – the pictures you take of yourself at an event. A new trend is printing selfies on large letters to represent your initials. Not to be outdone, SBC has created several “selfie letters” and numbers for businesses as either artwork or as way-finding signs. In the example above, our Michigan […]

Custom Arch Sign Frankenmuth

Safety was the main consideration in this landmark custom arch and lighted cabinet sign project welcoming visitors to Frankenmuth, Michigan. For this project, the signage and towers are mounted on an arch above a state highway. Because hundreds of vehicles drive under it daily, the custom sign had to be engineered and fabricated with safety […]

Custom Wall Graphics

Many of our clients don’t realize the depth and breath of graphics capabilities we offer, so we decided to install this pressure-sensitive vinyl wall graphic in our reception foyer. The graphic was printed in-house. With 54″ x 300′ long print capability, we can create custom wall graphics to cover any size wall. “I wanted people […]

Corporate Logo Lettering for News Vehicle

ABC Channel 12 News in Flint, Saginaw and Bay City uses SBC to install their corporate graphics as part of the lettering on their news vehicles. Since we keep their graphics on file, they only need to drop it off and pick it up ready to go. We’re proud that we’re ABC 12’s “trusted source” […]

Sonoma Lake, Vineyards of Naples, FL

Signs by Crannie in Florida was approached by the Housing Association Committee of Sonoma Lake, a residential community within The Vineyards of Naples, Florida, to update their entrance sign. The original sign looked dated and did not accurately represent the fine homes within the Sonoma Lake community. More importantly the original sign was non-conforming since […]

Low Cost Interior Wall Graphics

How do you create eye-grabbing, yet low cost interior wall graphics on a budget? Shear Style Salon is the beauty salon at the Genesee Career Institute (former Genesee Area Skill Center). They wanted to make their reception area of their student’s hair styling training salon more inviting and professional looking, but needed to work within a […]

Cape Coral Florida Business Signs

American Renal Associates in Cape Coral, Florida moved into a former bank building and needed new signage for their business. Our Florida team installed both the illuminated letters and logo for the building as well as the insert for the monument road signage.

LED Illuminated Channel Letters

SBC installed new signage for the Sagano Japanese Bistro & Steakhouse in Warren, Michigan. The sign features LED illuminated channel letters to reduce energy requirements and minimize service calls to replace lights.

Electronic Pylon Sign, Utica, Michigan

Jimmy John’s Field asked us to update their electronic pylon sign in Utica, Michigan. The existing structure was a single pole sign with a message center. Our challenge was to add a large lighted header sign above it and a large lighted ad panel cabinet below. Since the single pole and foundation were not engineered for […]

Florida Airport Signs

Southwest Florida International Airport had an issue with commercial trucks trying to loop through the terminal to exit. The tall ones could not clear the rental car return parking structure. Now they have advanced warning.

Help for Florida Businesses

Signs by Crannie in Fort Myers, Florida is still waiting on phones and power, but we’re already back at work helping our customers. Florida businesses can contact us temporarily at (239) 482-6800 until the phones come back on. We offer fast, professional sign repair including commercial neon, pylon, lighted cabinets, electronic message centers. Signs by Crannie serves […]

Breast Cancer Survivor Campaign

In cooperation with Town Square Media, Signs by Crannie made the signs for the Breast Cancer Survivor campaign. At the same time, we decided to dedicate a parking spot at our office as well. This October, Signs by Crannie is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common […]

School Wall Graphic – Genesee Career Institute

This classroom wall graphic was made for the marketing and entrepreneurs class at the Genesee Career Institute (former GACS). The goal was to transform the sterile new walls into a design that would inspire the students with the images and quotes of other entrepreneurs. Quotes are from Daymond John, Malala Yousafzai, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson […]

Hurley Medical Center Signage – Flint, Michigan

Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan wanted new signage installed on their building’s brick facade. Although the original idea was to mount individual channel letters on the wall, SBC recommended mounting the letters on a control panel background to limit the penetrations through the brick wall for each letter and lighting. The finished sign is […]