Sign Penn

The history of Altoona Neon begins with Larry Lane, who, back in 1927, attended sign painters school and began his work. In 1945 the doors officially opened as Altoona Neon & Sign Service. With World War II over and our boys returning home, several of the former fighter plane artists found a new home with us as well. Their skills at hand painting logos and names on the planes during the war brought some fresh talent into the business. As the war ended, the baby boom hit next. A robust economy enabled businesses to flourish across America, and with new businesses cropping up everywhere there was an even greater demand for signs. Altoona Neon & Sign Service was right there, ready to help our local and regional businesses make their mark with their signage. As the years passed Altoona Neon & Sign Service grew and expanded, until today where we are one of the largest and most diversified custom sign companies in Central PA. With our 12, 000 sq. ft. production facility and offices, and a fleet of seven vehicles and two trailers, and, most importantly, decades of sign experience, we can confidently say:

Blair Sign provides services for chain store accounts in a variety of industries. Through its several divisions and sister companies collectively doing business as The Blair Companies, Blair Sign fabricates, installs and maintains interior and exterior signs, fabricates and installs fixtures and kiosks, distributes lighting and performs electrical, networking, construction and store maintenance services. Blair Sign s sister firm, Blair Electric Service Company, started business in 1951 doing large-scale electrical projects throughout the United States and West Indies. In 1974, the sign division was spun off with a few dozen employees and a manufacturing facility. Through the years other related businesses, such as Blair Fixtures & Millwork and Blair Design & Construction have been created. These related businesses provide Blair Sign with a range of employees and facilities that can be tapped for large projects.