About Us

MISSION

The mission of Thomas Sign & Awning is to serve our customers as the premier mass customized signage manufacturer; expert in design, manufacturing, project management, installation and aftermarket support.

VISION

Our vision is to be a global designer and manufacturer of customized corporate signage identification. Our goals are to develop long- term mutually beneficial partnerships with our customers and suppliers, utilize the current best practices and materials to produce the finest quality signage at competitive prices and use leading edge technology as it becomes proven.

AT A GLANCE

OUR MILESTONES

1969

Thomas Sign is founded by Wade Thomas and hand painted signs are the primary business.

1969

1972

The company manufactures their first illuminated plastic sign faces for Treasure Island Fun Center, Treasure Island, Florida.

1972

1974

The company moves to a new 4,000 square foot facility, employs 7 people and bought their first crane truck for sign installation.

1974

1978


With continued growth the company relocates to Pinellas Park, FL. They continue to expand manufacturing over the next ten years at this location.

1978

1983

Priscilla G. Thomas joins the company as President and majority stock holder.

1983

1983

The company becomes a member of the International Sign Association (ISA).

1983

1986

Thomas Sign adds neon-bending to their in-house capabilities.

1986

1988

The first awning production begins.

1988

1989

The company bids and wins its first National account, K-Mart in 14 states

1989

1990

Thomas Sign purchases their first computer-automated router and CAD is implemented into the Design and Manufacturing Process

1990

1994

With continued steady growth the company moves to their current location.  (infographic should show 100,000 SQ . Ft. FACILITY).

1994

1994

Celebrates 25 years.

1994

1995

Introduces automated production of channel letters.

1995

1998

Project Management services are offered and the company continues to win national bids.

1998

2000

Thomas Sign is nationally recognized and certified as a Women-Owned Business by the WBENC.

2000

2002

Signs are shipped to every U.S. state, Puerto Rico and islands of the Caribbean. The company has truly evolved to ‘national’ status.
2002

2008

The company expands its product offerings to include wide format digital printing and 3M recognizes and certifies Thomas Sign as a Graphics Manufacturer.

2008

2014

 

Celebrates 45 Years Anniversary.

2014

SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS