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YESCO Retrofits Scoreboard at New Mexico State University’s Aggie Memorial Stadium

YESCO Retrofitting New Mexico State University’s New Scoreboard(Courtesy of YESCO and Watchfire) Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos YESCO announces it has completely retrofitted the colossal scoreboard at New Mexico State University’s Aggie Memorial Stadium with a new display made by Watchfire. Taking more than 1,600 man-hours of labor to complete, the scoreboard renovation was finished...

YESCO Revitalizes Balboa Theatre’s Centennial Celebration with Modern Upgrades

YESCO is proud to announce the completion of our latest project at the historic Balboa Theatre in San Diego, as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. Working with Kenn Lubin, executive creative director of Fine Art Imaging, we installed new marquee banners and high-resolution 6mm Watchfire LED displays. These updates beautifully blend the theatre's rich history with...

YESCO Creative Director Mark Oatis Completes Notable Project at American Sign Museum’s Main Street Expansion

L to R: A Tribute to Letterhead Legend Bill Riedel Painted by YESCO’s Creative Director Mark Oatis; Mark Oatis. (L: Photo Courtesy of Natalie Grilli, R: Photo Courtesy of YESCO)  YESCO announces its distinguished creative director Mark Oatis recently participated in a significant project for the American Sign Museum's Main Street exhibit expansion. Together with his wife...

YESCO Celebrates 104 years

On March 20, 1920, Thomas Young at age twenty-five started Thomas Young Signs with $300 borrowed from his father, George Young. This year, we celebrate the 104th anniversary of that event and thank each of our beloved employees, friends and customers as we continue to create the most innovative signs in the world.  Happy Birthday YESCO!

Finished and Refurbished Wendover Will

YESCO completely refurbished the iconic “Wendover Will” neon cowboy sign with LED technology. Retained by the City of West Wendover – which is located on Nevada’s eastern border – YESCO was tasked with replacing 1,184 feet of neon tubing with principal flex and RGB flex LED lighting to mimic the signs original look and feel. The...

YESCO Wins Gold in LED Sign Awards

2023 WATCHFIRE LED SIGN AWARDS – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Watchfire Signs is proud to present the winners of the 2023 Watchfire LED Sign Awards, established to recognize Watchfire dealer partners who showcase the capabilities of on premise digital advertising in superior sign design. The award recognizes sign companies that have displayed excellence in effectiveness, design, and...

Hoberman Arch restored and installed near SLC Airport

The Hoberman Arch is a 72-foot-wide by 36-foot-high mechanical curtain installed for the Medals Plaza in downtown Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. The arch was designed by artist, architect and engineer Chuck Hoberman.   The Hoberman Arch has been carefully restored by a team directed by artist Gordon Huether including Meta Design & Manufacturing...

The Iconic Wendover Will is Getting a Facelift

WEST WENDOVER, Nevada — At 71 years old, Wendover Will needed a little facelift. "We don’t want to change him that much. I mean, he's iconic the way he is," said West Wendover Mayor Jasie Holm. "The paint, and he's 71 years old. Everything needs a little updating." The 68-foot tall statue, which used to greet gamblers...