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EDUCATION SIGN SOLUTIONSThe Right Signs Can Make All the Difference


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Partial Education Portfolio

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, GA

Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Charlotte School of Law, Charlotte, NC

Coosa Valley Technical College, Rome GA

Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC

Horry Georgetown Technical College, Myrtle Beach, SC

Life University, Marietta, GA

Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Murray State College, Tishomingo, OK

Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA

Ravenscroft School, Raleigh, NC

Research Lab of Electronics at MIT, Cambridge, MA

Riggs Alumni Center at the Univ. of Maryland

San Bernardino Valley College, CA

Somerset Christian College, Zarephath, NJ

University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Woodward Academy, College Park, GA

This project listing does not imply an endorsement of APCO or APCO products.

User-Lettered Solutions

APCO offers a complete range of

systems that can be updated at the

facility level. Available for free

download at apcosigns.com, our

SignWord Pro software provides

easy-to-use insert templates for

APCO’s interior systems, from

nameplates and room identification

to directional signs and directories.

Updating sign inserts in-house with

SignWord is the fastest, most

cost-effective and most eco-friendly

way to keep your signs current and

looking good.

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EDUCATION SIGN SOLUTIONS

Signs and wayfinding are headaches for most facilities, and schools are

no exception. APCO has been curing those headaches since 1966. It’s

what we do. It’s our passion. APCO sign solutions are in place at over

200 schools throughout the US and around the world, in both interior

and exterior environments. We truly understand the signage needs of

educational facilities and have developed award-winning systems to

meet those needs. Well-designed. Durable. Tamper-resistant. ADA

compliant. And, 100% updatable.

Wayfinding goes beyond signage, so at APCO we’re not simply selling

you more signs. We’re there to learn about your campus, understand

your needs and then develop a solution that’s the best possible fit. A

solution that connects with your environment and properly represents

your school’s image.

From design and planning through manufacturing, installation and

ongoing service, APCO has the experience and expertise necessary to do

the job and do it well. We don’t just say we’re your partner for the long

term, we mean it.

What Happens After Project Installation?If you’re not asking this question for your school, you should be!

Signs are an investment, so purchas-

ing from a manufacturer with no

proven history, no updatable systems

for long-term maintenance and no

warranties is not wise. APCO has

been servicing our educational

project installations for over 40

years, and we do whatever it takes

to make things right should a

problem occur. At the end of the

day, if replacement parts are not

available for your signs or your

manufacturer is not around for

servicing, your signage investment

will deteriorate quickly.

Customized for clients on a project-specific basis, APCO’s ReSign applica-

tion enables sign reorders to be submitted online easily and efficiently.

Clients can also upload message schedules and photos, view signtype

drawings for their projects or download product maintenance instructions.

ReSign is available for both interior and exterior projects.

Alumni & DonorRecognition

As donors are often critical to the

financial success, growth and

technological developments of

educational institutions, it’s impor-

tant to recognize their generosity

appropriately. APCO has years of

experience working with designers

and end users alike developing

donor recognition solutions that

meet the specific needs of each

unique situation. From exterior to

interior, and from modular to fully

custom, APCO offers innovative

solutions with a wide range of

material and design options.

WAY•FIND•ING

The strategic application of signs, landmarks, architectural

features, interior design elements and maps for the purpose

of directing people through a given space or facility.

Wayfinding/Planning

Upper level students and faculty may

know their way around campus, but

what about future students, their

families, donors and other guests?

No one enjoys being lost. It creates

frustration and a negative image of

your school.

APCO has a team of experts who

work with schools and/or their

design partners to better understand

the wayfinding challenges. We

perform in-depth surveys, ensure

ADA compliance, discuss budgets

and design factors and then create

customized signage solutions to best

suit the needs of your campus.

Well-designed and implemented recognition solutions not only convey

appreciation to your donors but also speak to the image and design of

your facility. Rely on APCO’s experience, broad range of solutions and

capabilities to provide a donor solution appropriate for your school.

Branding & Image

If visitors to your school are already

using signs for navigation, why not

use them to communicate

additional information as well,

information that will help set your

school apart from others?

Reinforce your school’s brand,

display your team’s colors, or at the

very least, convey an image of

quality that’s on par with the

education and overall experience

your school has to offer.

APCO has the broadest range of

innovative products in the industry

to ensure your signs do more than

just identify, inform and direct.

Competition amongst schools for new students and donors is fierce, so take

advantage of every opportunity to put your best foot forward. Signs often make

the first impression upon visitors and can be one of the most cost-effective means

of renovation and image enhancement.

Campus Maps& Directories

Maps have played an important

role in wayfinding for thousands of

years, and they’re still a vital

component of any campus signage

program today. If done properly,

maps quickly and clearly provide

users with an orientation of the

space in terms of where they are

and where they would like to go.

For a map to be effective however,

it has to be current, and that is

where APCO systems make a

difference. APCO’s interior and

exterior map products are 100%

modular, so updates can be made

when needed to reflect campus

growth and changes.

Creating a “family” or cohesive system of signs is critical for an effective campus

wayfinding program. APCO has experience developing systems for school

campuses of all sizes, and we have the range of modular products to accommo-

date every type of sign needed for an exterior project.

Exterior Solutions

APCO’s exterior systems feature

high-quality aluminum & fiberglass

components, durable finishes and

design options to compliment a

range of architectural building

styles. As with all APCO products,

our exterior systems are manufac-

tured at our Atlanta headquarters,

consisting of 150,000 sq/ft of

manufacturing, office and

warehouse space. APCO’s exterior

systems are durable to withstand

the elements yet easily updatable to

accommodate future expansion &

changes.

Interior Solutions

APCO offers a wide range of

innovative interior sign systems,

all manufactured at our Atlanta

headquarters using the latest

technologies. APCO’s interior

systems have received 7 awards

for design excellence from the

Industrial Designers Society of

America and have been proven

over time in educational facilities

throughout the US. Combining

the best of both form and

function, APCO products are

100% updatable to accommo-

date changes at your school yet

offer unique design features and

finishes compatible with any

interior environment.

The depth of APCO’s product line and range of decorative components mean

there is a signage solution for every environment and for every type of school,

from classic and conservative to modern and high-tech.