Accent Sign & Awning Presentation

www.accentsignco.com

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Our Loyal Clients



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and so much more...

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• Founded in 1979 as Houston Canvas & Awning Company (HCA)

HCA purchased Accent Sign & Graphics (est. 1980) in Mar 2010•

Re- branded company as Accent Sign & Awning Company•

Co-owned and managed by 3 brothers (John, Dimitri, & George)•

Custom fabricate and install all types of signage•

Channel Letters Monument Signs Pylon Signs Interior Signs Canvas / Metal Awnings Patio Covers Complete Design & Fabrication � � � � � �

FACILITY• Employ a computerized router table and vinyl plotters

Use metal forming equipment for sign cabinets and • channel letters.

We operate a state-of-the-art 40,000 sf. manufacturing facility in Houston, TX.•

Located on over 2 acres in the Galleria area•

We utilize channel letter & bending equipment.•

with custom color mixing capabilities.• 2 environmentally friendly paint booths

CAPABILITIES

Accent has a highly skilled crew with over 100 combined years of experience. A fully equipped fleet including

a 35’, 55’, and 85’ crane trucks and 3 flatbed trucks for transporting signs and awnings. Each service crew

consists of two technicians, one being either a journeyman or an electrical sign apprentice that is experienced

in the sign industry. Therefore signs are serviced effectively and the work is done in a timely manner. Along

with a certified and professional staff, we take safety very seriously and it is our primary concern when

installing your sign. Each month we hold safety training for our crew so customers can rest assured our

installation staff will install your sign safely and securely while using the most up-to-date technology.

Insurance certificate available upon request.



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Monuments & Pylons



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Monuments & Pylons



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Monuments & Pylons



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Building Identification



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Awning Products

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Awning Products



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Awning Products



Awning Products

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Awning Products



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Interior Lobby Identification



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Interior Directionals



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WHY ACCENT?

• Over 30 years of experience designing, fabricating, and installing electrical signs and awnings, no job is too

big or small.

We are an certified company.• Underwriter's Laboratory

Offering industry leading 5-Year all Parts & Labor warranty.•

Complete turnkey design, production, permitting and installation service all in one shop. With everything•

done in-house, there are no middlemen!

All of our employees are full-time as. We do not rely on sub-contractors allowing us to hit important deadlines.•

Few sign / awning companies employ a full-time engineer to review their drawings and check for quality control.•

We are serious about our signs and awnings!•

• One company to handle all of your interior and exterior signage needs.

Ensures your signage is consistent across markets and properties.•

One phone number for all of your signage repair / service needs and warranty claims.•

Less administrative headache to manage your accounts payable.•

Our 30+ year history provides assurance that we will be there with you every step of the way!•

There are several benefits to using Accent Sign & Awning as your vendor:

HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTSWhen we say “High Quality”, we mean it! Our signs carry an industry leading 5 Year all Parts &

Labor Warranty How do we do this? Here’s how:

• We manufacture all signs and awnings using the highest quality materials. Period!

We use the very best 3M vinyl which is guaranteed to last 8+ years.•

Some competitors use vinyl lasting 4 years or less.•

Use of thicker, more stable materials such as 3/16" plexiglass, .040 aluminum sidewall and 1/16" aluminum•

backs. Unlike some of our competitors, we never re-use any materials from other signs.

Our facility has 2 automotive-grade Blowtherm paint booths. This ensures your signage has the best possible•

paint job. This is the same paint you’d expect in a new car, which is why we can offer a 5-Year all Parts and

Labor Warranty. (1) Labor warranty will change based on whether the signage is installed locally or shipped.

SUMMARY• 100% family owned and operated; in business since 1979

Owners are readily available for all customers, big or small•

Come tour our facility and meet our team of skilled craftsmen•

For more information and an extensive gallery of completed jobs, visit our web site!•

For a free quote, give us a call at 713.789.8711•



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As President of Accent Sign & Awning Co., John oversees all aspects of operations. As a teenager in 1980s,

he worked at Houston Canvas & Awning as an installer. From 1994-2001 he was with the Investment banking

firm Harris, Webb, & Garrison, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMHG) where he became a Partner in the firm.

In 2001 John left the Investment business and took over the reins of Houston Canvas & Awning Co.

and Houston Uniform & Apparel Co. where he has presided over company’s rapid growth including

orchestrating the merger of Houston Canvas & Awning with Accent Signs & Graphics, Inc.

John received a BA from the College of Arts & Sciences from Texas Tech University in 1994.

John [email protected]

P: 713-780-1151 / C: 713-805-2990

Dimitri [email protected]

P: 713-780-1151 / C: 713-724-4117

Dimitri is engaged in sales and business development for Accent Sign & Awning Co. He was a leading sales

representative with Lanier Worldwide. Later, he was in charge of marketing and business development for

Cokinos Natural Gas Co. before working as a sole proprietor in the securities market. Dimitri received a BA

from The University of Texas (Austin) in 1995.

George [email protected]

P: 713-780-1151 / C: 713-725-6796

George handles marketing, business development, and finance for Accent Sign & Awning Co. He previously

worked for numerous private e quity firms and hedge funds. His professional career began at CrossCap

Management (hedge fund, Houston) and continued at G uggenheim Partners (leveraged finance, NYC),

The Gores Group (Leverage Buy-out, Los Angeles), and Sasco Investments (hedge fund, H ouston).

He received a BBA in Accounting from the Mays School of Business from Texas A&M University in 2006.

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