News

Ortwein Sign Fabricates, Installs New Sustainable Solar-Powered Sign

Ortwein Sign (Chattanooga, TN) has installed a new solar-powered sign in an entryway traffic circle at the future home of the Spring Branch Industrial Park (Cleveland, TN). According to a statement made by Ortwein Sign, after surveying the initial architectural design, they had to adapt the interior of the sign to alleviate potential access complications due to the surrounding road.

Ortwein Sign’s team developed a steel and aluminum frame in lieu of a solid concrete sign to house the batteries and lighting components. These changes, according to Jim Teal, co-owner of Ortwein Sign, “kept the design intent and functionality, allowed for the use of solar panels to power the signage, all while helping to save costs.”

The Cleveland and Bradley Chamber of Commerce, led in this effort by Doug Berry, vice president of economic development, contracted Lewis Architects for the design of the sign and Ortwein Sign was brought in for the construction and installation. Spring Branch Industrial Park will be home to Cannon Automotive Solutions, a manufacturing of auto parts based out of Bowling Green, KY, along with other to-be-announced companies.

For more information, visit ortweinsign.com.

Sara Skaggs

Sara Skaggs is an editorial intern for Signs of the Times, as well as Big Picture and Screen Printing magazines, two of Signs’ sister publications, for spring 2021. Sara is currently majoring in creative writing with certificates in journalism plus copyediting and publishing at the University of Cincinnati. She plans to use her degree to work as an author and in the editing/publishing industry – hopefully moving somewhere warm. In her (little) free time, she likes to read, visit cat cafes and coach club volleyball.

Recent Posts

Church Sign Found After Being Stolen From Cemetery

A shuttered Connecticut church sign had been missing, information still sought.

6 hours ago

PRINTING United Alliance Forms Strategic Partnership with ASI

The move benefits members of both organizations.

1 day ago

The Joy of Working

Brief reflections on doing what you love.

1 day ago

5 Signs That Embody Care and Gratitude

Five healthcare and dispensary signs and one feel-good story.

2 days ago

4 of the Most Fun Sign Projects in Years

All contribute to a positive environment as well as having been a joy to do.

2 days ago

The Seasons of Sign Entrepreneurship

It’s natural for owners to change focus over time.

2 days ago