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Signshops Sound Off on Importance of Fabrication Work to Their Businesses

Insights shared from our exclusive Brain Squad.

Published

3 years ago

July 21, 2021

Signs of the Times Staff Signs of the Times July 2021 Issue

What portion of your fabrication work comes from wholesale sign sources?

None. We make everything ourselves
5%
1-24%. Less than a quarter
68%
25-49%. A quarter or more, but less than half
16%
50-74%. Half to nearly three quarters
3%
75-100%. Three quarters to everything
8%

What portion of your fabrication work is wholesale for other sign companies?

None. All of our work is for ourselves
21%
1-24%. Less than a quarter
63%
25-49%. A quarter or more, but less than half
8%
50-74%. Half to nearly three quarters
0%
75-100%. Three quarters to everything
8%

How important is wholesale signwork, either bought or sold, to your company?

Not at all important
3%
Barely important
24%
Somewhat important
29%
Very important
31%
Vitally important
13%

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