Nearly 50 companies across North America and one in South Africa will invite students into their shops for Sign MFG Day 2026, taking place Friday, Oct. 2. The event will help participating companies connect with their future workforce—and those who train them. As part of the event, companies invite in local high school, technical and community college students to learn about the vast opportunities a career in the sign, graphics, print and wrap industry provides.
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Created by the International Sign Association in conjunction with the National Association of Manufacturers, Sign MFG Day is traditionally held the first Friday in October. As the program has grown, many participating companies hold multiple events in the spring and fall, coordinating times that work for their students. The event has led to job shadowing and internship programs as well as subsequent full-time hires. And it has helped connect sign companies with their local educators for ongoing job placement.
“We have heard for many years the concerns about the future workforce in the sign and graphics industry. As older workers retire, the question of who will replace them is on many leaders’ minds. Sign MFG Day was created to help answer that question. It has grown into a global event – an opportunity for our industry to shine,” said Lori Anderson, ISA president and CEO. “We expect our 2026 event to build on past success and look forward to welcoming a new group of students to learn more and see our industry in action.”
Companies who haven’t planned a 2026 event do not have to wait until next October to participate. Just register through ISA (https://signs.org/events/mfgday/) for a toolkit to help make the most of the day.
Companies scheduled to participate in 2026 include:
Admiral Signs Scott City, Mo.
Ainor Signs, Inc. Sacramento, Califl.
Allen Industries Greensboro, N.C.
American Sign Studio Columbus, Ohio
Anuncios Lumicolor Aguascalientes, Mexico
Awning & Sign Contractors Angola, Ind.
Awning and Sign Contractors Edgewater, Fla.
Bakers Signs and Manufacturing LLC Conroe, Texas
Blue Line Signs Broken Arrow, Okla.
BOLT Signs London, Ontario
Branded Sign Solutions Helena, Mont.
Calibre Signs Whitby, Ontario
Carolina Signs And Wonders Charlotte, N.C.
Circle City Custom Signs Inc Indianapolis, Ind.
Cupples Sign Company Paragould, Ark.
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado SkillsUSA Westminster, Colo.
ESCO / Stein Sign Display Watertown, S.D.
FASTSIGNS Stamford Stamford, Conn.
Federal Heath Jacksonville, Texas
Fox Cities Sign Appleton, Wisc.
FSG Signs San Antonio, Texas
Going Sign & Servicing Co., Inc. Plainview, N.Y.
High 5 Signs Inc Kissimmee, Fla.
Lauretano Sign Group Terryville, Conn.
Legacy Sign Group Westville, Ind.
Master Sign Center American Fork, Utah
Midtown Signs Kansas City, Kan.
Midwest Light & Sign Inc. Farmington, Mo.
National Branding Troy, Mich.
Patrick’s Signs, Las Vegas, Nev.
Pattison ID Fort Worth, Texas
Pinnacle Custom Signs Buford, Ga.
Ramsay Signs Inc Portland, Ore.
Sign & Banner Express Norman, Okla.
Signarama – Redmond, WA Redmond, Wash.
Signarama Laguna Hills Laguna Hills, Calif.
Signarama Southern Africa Johannesburg, South Africa
Signarama, Troy-Metro Detroit Troy, Mich.
Signarama757 Norfolk, Va.
Signature Sign & Image Niagara Falls, Ontario
Signs And Services Company, Inc. Stanton, Calif.
Signs by Crannie Flint, Mich.
Signs Now – Branson Branson, Mo.
Sleek Signs Regina, Saskatchewan
SOS Sign & Lighting Services South Daytona, Fla.
Stannco Signage Systems, Inc. Santa Ana, Calif.
Superior Print and Exhibit, Inc. San Diego, Calif.
Twin Clover Sign and Graphics Wentzville, Mo.
Young Sign Co., Inc. Leavenworth, Kan.
