Please find me at least 3-4 companies that can produce a custom 3D
logo for my business that I will use as exterior signage.  I need a 3D
logo created that is made from high density urethane foam (HDU, also
known by the brand Sign Foam).  I need the company that makes the sign
to ship it to me in Miami.  Also, I need custom-cut foam (or PVC)
lettering from a company that will provide me with a template/drilling
guide with the lettering so that I can install it onto a building
easily.  Both the logo and the lettering need to be suitable for
OUTDOORS.

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Clarification of Question by curiogeorges-ga on 10 Oct 2002 23:00 PDT

By the way, do any of the companies mention a "quick ship" program or
have the ability to make it and send it to me ASAP.

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Request for Question Clarification by bikerman-ga on 11 Oct 2002 16:58 PDT

Hello,

I talked to two companies on the phone who positively can create the
sign you need.  No-one can give time frames without more information
on the size, complexity, etc of the sign.  I also found many other
companies whose websites lead me to believe that they could build your
sign, however, I was unable to contact them via phone because it was
after business hours by that time.

It would be a big help to know where you are located, as there are
literally hundreds (or thousands) of sign-makers around the world. 
The two companies I mentioned above are located in the US.

If you would be satisfied with the two positive results I found in
addition to the other resources I turned up, I will post them as an
answer.  If not, I will continue my search based upon your location,
but it may be Monday before I can give an answer because I may have to
contact the companies via phone.

Thanks,
bikerman-ga

Hello, again.

I'm very sorry that I mis-read your question.  I read right past
the part where you stated your location as Miami.

The following companies are located in Florida, and should be able
to produce the sign you need (the companies were found at
http://www.sign-makers.com/listings/USA/FL.html ):

Baron Sign Manufacturing
1009 Newman Road
West Palm Beach FL 33403
Phone: 561-863-7446
fax: 1-561-863-5672
toll-free: 1-800-531-9558
Email: Sandie <sandie@baronsign.com>
http://www.baronsign.com/

Sign Savvy
4350 Oakes Road
Suite 515
Fort Lauderdale FL 33314
Phone: 954-792-0748
Fax: 954-792-0749
(If you use Sign Savvy, you might mention the fact that they were
located via www.sign-makers.com.)
http://www.signsavvy.com/

CSG Signs and Graphics Inc
11420 SW 43rd Terrace
Miami FL 33165
Phone: 1-305-207-9448
fax: 1-305-225-8336
Email: David Casali <csgsigns@bellsouth.net>
CSG doesn't have a website yet, but their message on
www.sign-makers.com leads me to believe that they should be able
to create your logo.

In addition to the above companies, here are the two that I talked
to on the phone yesterday:

Weidner Architectural Signage
Weidner is located in Sacramento, CA.
http://www.weidnersignage.com/

Elro Signs
Elro has locations in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, and
Washington, DC.
http://www.elrosigns.com

All of the companies I talked to said that they could supply a
template/drilling guide to help install the sign if you wanted to
install it yourself.

The amount of time it will take to make the sign depends on how
complex it is, and exactly what you want the sign-maker to do.
For example, if you want the sign-maker to design your logo, it
will take longer than giving them your own design.


Additional Links:

Sign-Makers.com has a comprehensive list of sign-makers from
around the world:
http://www.sign-makers.com/listings/all-index.html

The Google Web Directory's Signage Category:
http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Business_Services/Signage/


Search Strategy:

Google searches:

custom 3d sign manufacturer
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=custom+3d+sign+manufacturer&btnG=Google+Search

elro sign company
://www.google.com/search?q=elro%20sign%20company&sourceid=opera&num=0


Good luck, and I apologize once again for mis-reading your
question.

bikerman-ga