Graphic House Inc. Celebrates 50 Years

Graphic House Inc. (Wausau, WI) is celebrating 50 years of business, according to a press release.

Beth and Bren Hartinger

Founded in 1976 by H. Bren Hartinger, Graphic House started as a small, home-based sign shop in Wausau, WI. Before launching the company, Hartinger worked as a sign installer, where his curiosity grew beyond installation and into the art, design and intent behind signage. That curiosity led him to the Chicago Institute of Lettering and Design and eventually to a career in signpainting. Today, Graphic House is a nationally recognized signage partner with multiple locations across Wisconsin, serving both local businesses and national accounts. The company provides comprehensive signage solutions including custom design, engineering, fabrication, installation and ongoing service.

“Our clients trust us with their brands,” Bren Hartinger, CEO and founder, is quoted in the release. “We work closely with business owners, architects, designers and general contractors to ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget and beyond expectations.” That commitment is shared by Hartinger’s wife, Beth Hartinger, chairwoman and CFO, and the dedicated team behind Graphic House. When asked what has been most rewarding over the past five decades, the answer is simple: “Seeing a client’s vision come to life — and often exceeded.”

In 2024, Graphic House further expanded by acquiring the intellectual property of Poblocki Sign Co. (Milwaukee), allowing the team to continue serving many long-standing Poblocki clients while introducing expanded capabilities and services.

For more information, visit graphichouseinc.com.