WOOD YOU EVER...

We see a lot of neat stuff going through our manufacturing plant.
This recent project was super neat!
Ocala, Florida, where Metalcraft Industries is located, is home to many breeds of horses.
They live a life of green pastures, sunny days and blue skies.Along with this there is a little rain, sometimes a lot of it, and the wet humid weather of summer can wreak havoc on wooden barn doors.
The barn doors often need to be replaced.
Recently we had a client request we build them doors fabricated from aluminum.
The doors are sizeable - mighty big.
When the client requested that we make them look like wood, we thought about it, gathered our resources, and made it happen.
I thought I would share the images, we think they look fabulous.
Here are the aluminum doors being completed in construction.

We gave them a base coat in powder coat.

There is a video of the faux wood grain application. Check out our you tube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/metalcraftsign
Also, as they were being completed.

Ready for hardware fitting.

Checking the hinges.

The all aluminum barn doors were packed up, and taken out to the work site. It was a beautiful day for install and the location was awesome.
Installing on site at the farm.

Check out the guys at work.
Latches too.

The first 6 doors in place.

The horses seem to be happy with the results.

I could not stop taking pictures...

When you look up...

Significantly better…
When I was first contemplating working for Metalcraft Industries, I had asked what the company made.  I was advised of its 20 years as a supplier for the sign industry.
This led me to looking at how signs are made and displayed…
Our mainstay is sign brackets. They come in a variety of styles and are often an added accompaniment to the sign.
It has been a lot of fun to seek out our sign brackets in my travels, on vacations or even just out and about town. What I have found is that I am not the only employee here at Metalcraft who does this.
Co-workers have shared their images of our brackets that they have also found during their off hours from work.
I thought I would share some of them here and show off a bit.

The first picture was a recent vacation find in PA. One of our powder coat people spotted them and sent me the image. It shows a nice line-up of both our Deluxe Scroll Bracket, as well as the Reverse Scroll Bracket. Both styles are complimentary to the large signage.



The second picture was from my visit to MN.  My brother was on the lookout and pointed to these two as we were headed out for an adventure.  He quickly pulled over for me and I stood in the middle of the road trying to get a good angle while dump trucks and semis whizzed past me.  The tattoo shop is using our Super Deluxe Scroll Bracket and the other is our Signature Deluxe Scroll Bracket.
Both are right beside each other. Word of mouth is a lot of what our business is based upon and I would venture to guess these two discussed their purchases with each other at some point.

 The third picture is from a recent visit out West by the owner of our company.  The excitement of finding our work in Yosemite National Park was enjoyed by all of us when he returned and shared the pictures.

Many of the images in our catalog were taken over on the East coast - here in Florida. St. Augustine offers historic streets and artistic venues that showcase our items throughout the town.
Here are just two of the many signs we found mounted with our brackets.

Next time you are venturing out, maybe you will look up and recognize our work.
They certainly are not a rare find. I can assure you...Metalcraft is everywhere.  Enjoy!

Political stakes...

Normally I would not discuss politics in a public post or blog, but there are some items I think you should know about regarding the upcoming elections.
Over the coming year there will be many opportunities for folks to show their interest and express their political orientation.
Metalcraft Industries offers a variety of ways to support them.
As a manufacturer of sign supplies we have a variety of unique display solutions, the number one value for your dollar that comes to mind is a great product called the TWISTAKE.
The TWISTAKE is a lightweight yet sturdy design that is suited for easy installs.

The TWISTAKE arrives in pack of 25 units , there is no assembly, it arrives ready for the addition of a COROPLAST sign.
(COROPLAST is a corrugated-plastic material it is an industry standard for sign making, , it can be easily printed upon with your message and holds up well to the elements).
To install, simply apply pressure to the two step down points of the TWISTAKE wire to secure it in the ground, no hammering or extra tools are required.

The TWISTAKE has been a favorite for the small business advertiser, (think lawn care, landscaping or window tinting), we think it is a dependable and likely a good candidate for your political messaging as well.
More information is available on our website page, click here to check out this great product you can add to your sign stake assortment. http://metalcraftindustries.net/twistake-sign-stake-25-pack-twistake-25-pack-for-corrugated-signs/

Just looking through some company pics this week, getting ready to update our logo to Celebrating 21 years…

Most days we are completing orders and building inventory of our sign frames and brackets.

The production plant often has unique and interesting jobs running, we powder coat many items each day and the range can be anywhere from outdoor furniture to aluminum sculptures…this was a recent request...it was powder coated green after this picture was taken and then it was shipped up north for finishing touches and install for the holidays..

I will see if I can get a picture of the completed project in place to add to this note.

HOT OFF THE PRESS...

With the completion of transitioning to a new website that is mobile friendly and includes added interactive tools to build your sign display, we moved on to our next project…creating a print catalog. You can find the results here on our website, look under the “Contact Us” heading on the navigation bar for the “Metalcraft Industries Catalog” in the drop-down menu. You will find a digital copy of our printed catalog available for your review. 

https://indd.adobe.com/view/2559d019-9079-4847-a93...

If you would like a print copy, select the “Request a Catalog” option and complete the form to provide us with an address and the number of copies you are requesting we send out to you.

http://metalcraftindustries.net/request-a-catalog/

We are glad to have been able to update our images and information for you, if you do not find what it is you are after, on the same drop-down menu you will find a form for requesting a quote. 

http://metalcraftindustries.net/request-a-quote/

There is some required information we will need provided in the "Details:" section of the form. If you see an item that looks like what you are after, send it along with your quote request, we often refer to images and drawings, but will need dimensions specified to assist.

Turn around...

At Metalcraft we pride ourselves in personal service , quick turn-around and quality items shipped safely to you for your sign project. 

 Our ability to get your order into production often depends on your actions in the beginning of the order process.

Our sales orders are sent to you via email for your review and approval to confirm the components are exactly what you requested.
Please note that with some large quantities of standard items or customized parts, a down payment or deposit may be requested.
Upon your approval of the order, and if requested, receipt of your deposit, we will begin to manufacture the items and fulfill the quantity requested in a timely manner.
We are able to ship popular sizes regularly according to the following approximate lead times…
Aluminum blanks ship next day.
Sign brackets ship next day.
Real Estate Frames ship next day.
Banner Brackets ship next day.
Printed Aluminum blanks usually ship within a week of your art file pre-press approval.
Customized sign brackets ship 1-2 weeks upon receipt of down payment.
Large quantities of frames, brackets, or other street components are 2-3 weeks from receipt of down payment.
Custom items from specified drawings are based upon technical requirements and can take longer.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you. We ask that you understand that often the items are not on a shelf, and may be manufactured to order.

ADD HARDWARE TO YOUR ORDER…

When a customer orders components for their project we will often review it and wonder if they have thought about hardware.

Metalcraft Industries offers a selection of hardware for installing the sign brackets to a post or pole, as well as the links or chain to hang the sign from the bracket.

There are a number of things we often do not know when you are purchasing items from us:

What type of surface are you mounting the bracket to?

Is it concrete, brick, wood?

What are the environment conditions?

Is it an area that experiences high winds, sub-zero temperatures?

These are the types of questions a contractor or engineer can review with you to determine the type of hardware you may need for your install.

But when it comes to mounting a bracket to a pole we have fabricated, or hanging a sign on a bracket we have manufactured…that is where you can find the hardware on our website.

We will be glad to assist you.

http://metalcraftindustries.net/hardware-accessories/