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YESCO Completes New Signage for Chandler Airpark in Chandler, Arizona

Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos We’re thrilled to announce the completion of a stunning new signage project for the Chandler Airpark Area Employment Corridor in Chandler, Arizona. The project, initiated in early 2022, was part of Chandler’s ongoing placemaking and branding initiatives aimed at enhancing the identity of key areas. The City of Chandler engaged...

YESCO adopts Defender Safety’s new type ll helmets

YESCO was in a recent spotlight by Defender Safety Helmets after adopting their new type II helmets:  "YESCO, a 104-year-old company founded in 1920 by Thomas Young, continues to uphold its legacy of innovation and safety by adopting the Defender Safety H2 Type 2 Safety Helmet. Isaac Gallegos, Safety Director at YESCO, has been instrumental in recommending...

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

Click Here For Downloadable, High-Res Photos 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...

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!

Swing for a Cause at the MentorKids Annual Golf Challenge! 

Join us on May 11, 2024, at Whirlwind Golf Club for a day of golf, highland charm, and kilted fun, all for a purpose!  Our Mission: Empowering at-risk youth in Phoenix to shape brighter futures! Bridging the Gap: Join us in countering "summer learning loss" and nurturing vital community connections. Your support becomes the cornerstone of change...

YESCO Featured on Amazon Prime Documentary “Neon”

We invite you to visit "Neon", a documentary available on Amazon Prime Video that explores the history of neon as well as its influence on American culture. YESCO, along with several prominent YESCO-designed signs, are featured in the documentary. The company has strong roots in creativity, artistry, and innovation which continues to inspire the work...

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 sign’s 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...