ABOUT US
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A Chattanooga-based agency delivering signage solutions through creative thinking and practical execution.

Providing integrated services for commercial signage projects.

Consultancy

Our sign consultancy services provide strategic guidance at every stage of a project, from early planning through final execution. We work with clients to evaluate site conditions, visibility, code requirements, and brand goals to develop signage strategies that are both effective and compliant. By aligning design intent with practical constraints, we help streamline decision-making, reduce risk, and support successful outcomes across single sites and multi-location developments.

Project Management

Our project management services provide structured oversight for signage projects of all sizes, from individual service and repair requests to complex multi-location deployments. We coordinate timelines, vendors, permitting requirements, and site logistics to ensure each project is executed efficiently and with minimal disruption. This centralized approach helps maintain consistency, accountability, and clear communication across every phase of delivery.

Development

We work closely with developers on shopping centers, mixed-use projects, and multi-tenant buildings to deliver cohesive, well-planned signage solutions. From early coordination through final installation, we account for visibility, tenant requirements, code compliance, and long-term scalability. Our experience across complex developments allows us to support both anchor tenants and individual businesses while maintaining a unified visual environment throughout the property.

Structural Engineering

All structural signage is reviewed and approved through qualified engineering firms to ensure safety, durability, and long-term performance. Engineering oversight accounts for site conditions, wind loads, materials, and local code requirements before fabrication and installation. This process helps ensure every structural sign is built to withstand real-world conditions while meeting regulatory standards and delivering lasting results.

Fabrication

Our fabrication process is supported by a network of trusted partners selected for their quality, reliability, and expertise. Completed signage is carefully prepared and freighted to our qualified installation teams nationwide, ensuring each project arrives on site ready for efficient execution. This coordinated approach allows us to maintain consistency, control, and accountability from production through final installation, regardless of project scale or location.

Surveying & Installation

Our site survey and installation services ensure every signage project is planned and executed with accuracy from the start. Site surveys allow us to evaluate visibility, mounting conditions, access requirements, and local code considerations before design and fabrication begin. During installation, our qualified teams coordinate logistics, adhere to safety standards, and ensure each sign is installed precisely as intended, delivering reliable results across single locations and multi-site deployments.

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We are a family-run agency with deep roots in the sign industry, beginning with Ted Neelands, who started working in signage in 1980. His son, Josh Neelands, joined the industry in 2005 and now leads high-level design, bringing decades of hands-on experience and creative vision to each project. In 2022, Kelly Neelands joined the agency, providing focused project management and coordination, ensuring every project is executed smoothly from planning through installation. Together, this multi-generation approach blends experience, design leadership, and attentive oversight to deliver consistent, high-quality signage solutions.

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Ted Neelands

Owner
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Josh Neelands

Design & Research
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Kelly Neelands

Project Manager
SIGNAGE · BRANDING · WAYFINDING · FABRICATION · INSTALLATION · ENGINEERING · PERMITTING · PROJECT MANAGEMENT · SITE SURVEYS · STRUCTURAL SIGNS · ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHICS · FRANCHISE PROGRAMS · NATIONAL ROLLOUTS · DESIGN CONSULTING · MANUFACTURING COORDINATION · LOGISTICS · CODE COMPLIANCE · VISUAL IDENTITY
SIGNAGE · BRANDING · WAYFINDING · FABRICATION · INSTALLATION · ENGINEERING · PERMITTING · PROJECT MANAGEMENT · SITE SURVEYS · STRUCTURAL SIGNS · ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHICS · FRANCHISE PROGRAMS · NATIONAL ROLLOUTS · DESIGN CONSULTING · MANUFACTURING COORDINATION · LOGISTICS · CODE COMPLIANCE · VISUAL IDENTITY

Built on experience. Proven through signage.

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Realized projects

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States served nationwide

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Years of experience (Owner)

239

Commercial Clients