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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 retrofitted all neon lighting with LED illumination on the Brigham Gateway Arch sign in Brigham City, Utah.

Work on the retrofitting project began on Thursday, Aug. 1 and took more than 202 man-hours of labor to complete. The 7-foot-tall by 32-foot-wide display now includes red, yellow, green, and white LED, illuminating the words “Welcome to Brigham, Gateway to the World’s Greatest Wild Bird Refuge.” In addition to updating the lighting, YESCO also repainted the sign with custom colors hand-selected by our painter. 

FUN FACTS:

• The Brigham Gateway Arch was originally installed in September 1928 by YESCO.
• Steel girders were hoisted into place 23-feet above the street.
• In December 1928, the sign was temporarily taken down and replicated with newer materials. This renovation was also completed by YESCO.  

“YESCO is honored to have played a pivotal role in the history of the Brigham Gateway Arch, from its original creation in 1928 to its multiple renovations over nearly 100 years,” said Jeff Young, executive vice president, YESCO. “Retrofitting the neon lighting with modern LED technology will ensure its brilliance for generations to come.”    

“The arch was installed in 1928 to commemorate the establishment that same year of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge at the request of the community. It has been an icon of our community ever since,” said Paul Larson, community and economic development director, Brigham City. “The upgrade will ensure that the arch is lit more consistently during periods of bad weather, and will ensure that it remains a symbol of Brigham City for decades to come.”

“The Brigham Arch is iconic; it’s a part of our culture and our identity,”  said DJ Bott, mayor, Brigham City. “We all know and love the arch, and now with the LED lighting we will enjoy all of our arch all the time.” 

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 the adoption of the new helmets: ‘We’ve received positive feedback from our employees about the helmets,’ said Gallegos. ‘They not only find them more comfortable but also feel that they significantly enhance overall compliance and safety.’

The Defender Safety H2 Type 2 Safety Helmet offers superior protection by guarding against both top and side impacts. This is a major step up from traditional Type 1 helmets, which only provide top impact protection. With the addition of chin straps, the H2 helmets also ensure the helmets stay securely in place during high-risk activities”. 

We’re proud to lead the industry in safety and innovation and will continue to prioritize the well-being of our employees and pave the way for future advancements.

YESCO Retrofitting New Mexico State University’s New Scoreboard
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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 on Saturday, July 27, just ahead of New Mexico State University’s first football game of the season which occurred on Saturday, Aug. 31 against Southeast Missouri State University.   

The brand-new 31-foot-tall by 60-foot-wide brilliant LED display created by Watchfire includes a 10-millimeter pixel pitch. YESCO also fabricated a three-inch-wide steel frame to match the sign’s existing mounting brackets and manufactured aluminum end cladding, three mesh frames and faces at the top front of the display and one mesh frame system for the entire back of the display.

In addition to retrofitting the new signage, YESCO also removed and disposed of the previous A/C units and duct work, flex faces, existing sign cabinets, existing digital displays and existing sound speakers.

FUN FACTS:

• Since 1978, Aggie Memorial Stadium has been the home of New Mexico State football.
• With a capacity for 28,853 fans, the new video scoreboard can be viewed by all guests inside the stadium.
• The Watchfire videoboard can display more than 1.2 quintillion colors.

“Our team dedicated countless hours to ensure every detail of the new scoreboard installation was meticulously executed, enhancing the game-day experience for New Mexico State University fans,” said Jeff Young, executive vice president, YESCO. “We were elated to watch the cutting-edge LED display light up the field for the first home game of the season.”

“New Mexico State University has a storied history of excellence both on and off the field,” said Kyle Dines, Watchfire Vice President of Sports. “Watchfire is proud to be part of this legacy. After all, this video scoreboard is a bright, colorful milestone, sparking fan experiences and setting the stage for more unforgettable moments at Aggie Memorial Stadium.”