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SALT LAKE CITY (September 2024) – YESCO, the 104-year-old company known for creating, repairing and maintaining internationally recognizable signs, announces it has completely refurbished Utah State University’s tower signs in Logan, Utah.

YESCO began by removing all of the old LED strips and installing brand-new RGB LED strips on all four sides of the university’s tower, displaying the glowing letter “A” for Utah State’s Aggies. A control box was also supplied and installed, allowing the display to feature university colors, white and Aggie blue.

Lastly, YESCO installed a stem-mounted photocell, automatically activating the LED illumination at dusk and turning it off at dawn. Work on the retrofitting project began on June 24 and took more than 236 man-hours of labor to complete.

FUN FACTS:

• The first block “A” light was Utah State University’s first senior gift, awarded by the graduating class of 1909.
• Each letter “A” measures approximately 12-feet-wide x 14-feet-tall.
• The original “A” light contained 146 candle light bulbs and was affixed to the west side of the tower.
• “This project is a blend of tradition and innovation – honoring Utah State University’s legacy while integrating cutting-edge RGB LED technology,” said Jeff Young, executive vice president, YESCO. “The new signage not only enhances the visibility and vibrancy of the tower but also allows for dynamic displays that reflect the university’s spirit.”   
• “Lighting of the ‘A’ atop Utah State University’s Old Main has been a cherished Aggie tradition throughout our history,” said Ben Berrett, associate vice president for USU Facilities. “YESCO made a great effort to work with our dedicated Facilities team to make sure this tradition continues without interruption. We view the lighting of the Old Main ‘A’ as a way to show the world our success as a campus community.”

ABOUT UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

Utah State University is a modern R1 research land-grant institution committed to excellence, access, and inclusion. With three residential campuses and education locations covering the state of Utah, USU serves 28,000-plus students of all backgrounds and provides access to higher education wherever they live. The university boasts an extensive tight-knit Aggie network of over 175,000 alumni across all 50 states and 116 nations. USU’s statewide footprint covers 6,896 acres, including statewide campuses and centers, research farms and forests, and botanical and eco-centers. 

ABOUT YESCO

YESCO specializes in the manufacture of custom electric signs, sign maintenance and out-of-home advertising. In addition, YESCO operates sign and lighting service repair stores throughout North America as well as a sign financing business. Thomas Young founded the company in Ogden, Utah, in 1920 after borrowing $300 from his father. YESCO began by offering wall painted advertisements, gold-leaf window lettering and coffin plates. Today, helmed by the third and fourth generations of the founder’s family, YESCO creates, services and maintains award-winning displays for some of the most prestigious brands. For more information, go to www.YESCO.com.