Full-Service Sign Company
Award-winning, professional, experienced, full-service sign company since 1969. "One stop shopping" for interior & exterior, electric & electronic signage; site surveys; code research; permit & variance procurement; design & engineering; manufacturing & installation; upgrading & rebranding; and service of local, regional, & national; custom & wholesale; small & large. We have our own fleet of cranes & trucks, and our own design, permits, & service departments.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1969.
What is your primary product or service?
Anything to do with signage: we research code for you, apply for permits and variances on your behalf, survey sites, design, engineer, price, manufacture, install, maintain, and service! Any type of sign - lit, not lit, electric, digital... we do it ALL! Plus banners, awnings, flag poles...
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Arthur was originally an engineer with Sanders... he started tinkering in his garage with formed-faced sign machines in '68 and it just took off. His wife Pam started running the office end of it the next year, and they were so successful that Art quit his job with Sanders and they started their own sign business full time, incorporating in New Hampshire in 1970.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Even though we're now a multi-million nation-wide company, we still retain our local custom shop spirit. We will do anything to 'get it done' and have outstanding customer service.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our HQ and factory in still in Hudson, New Hampshire. Our signs are made in the U.S.A. We have our own staff and crew.
We also have an extensive vetted subcontractor network throughout the United States for installations.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Just call us @ 603-882-2638 or 800-227-5674 and we come to you.
What type of payments do you accept?
ACH, BUSINESS CHECK, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover.
Which areas do you service?
New Hampshire... New England... the Northeast... The entire USA.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Owners: Arthur & Pam Bartlett. COO & Sales Manager: Ray Brayton.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We have hundreds of letters on file, thanking us. Just got one yesterday: "The sign is absolutely AWESOME!" The most gratifying ones let us know how much their business has increased since they got their new sign" "10!" "15%!" Here's one from a local automotive store: "It has paid off already. Your claim that you would increase my business by 10% was conservative: it has been AT LEAST 20% and, in this economic environment, your product and services exceeded my expectations."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Let's do Barlo's mission statement instead: "Our customers are always first. Our commitment is 'We will.'"