Effective signage can often be the most influential part of a successful business and as a result, selecting the right materials for signage applications is vital. Thanks to the development of performance plastics, these plastic sign materials can create strong, durable, and eye-catching designs. At Piedmont Plastics, we strive to share our success and wealth of material knowledge with our customers so that they can create some of the best signage solutions in their industry.
Our Material Selection
The success we share with our signage customers stems from our extensive line of high-quality materials. Our relationships with suppliers allow us to stock some of the best brands in the industry, and in turn, helps our customers develop solutions to meet the demands of almost any end-user. Piedmont supplies materials for all types of applications, including:
Channel letter signs
Electrical signs
Indoor and outdoor signs
LED signs
Menu boards
Neon signs
Corrugated plastic signs
Thermoformed signs
We supply everything from acrylic signage material to PVC sheet for signs, all so that our customers can produce durable plastic signage. As the industry evolves, so does our product offering. We supply eco-friendly options as well as digitally printable substrates for today’s sophisticated equipment. Ask about our UL certified products, including AluPOLY® ACM, which is very important for our sign customer base as it is required to have all components certified in many applications and installations.
Common Plastics for Signage
Thanks to our extensive material selection, we are able to supply the highest quality materials for any sign application. Here are some of the most common products our sign customers use:
Popular Signage Materials
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Sign Grade Acrylic Sheet
Piedmont sign grade acrylic is 10 times stronger than general purpose acrylic and is used for channel letters, flat faced signs, and pan faced signs.
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Sign Grade Polycarbonate
Piedmont Plastics is a distributor of UV resistant thermoplastic sign grade polycarbonate sheet, used for sign faces, channel letters, and other signage.
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Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)
Piedmont Plastics is a supplier of aluminum composite material (ACM) sheet for signage, building cladding, insulation, and wall linings. Our products include AluPOLY, DIBOND, Alucobond, and more!
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Steel Composite Material (SCM)
Steel composite material has galvanized steel skins bonded to an polyethylene core, which is ideal for signage, interior design, and display applications. SCM is durable, magnetic receptive, and offers a dry erase and print surface for those looking for extra versatility. Our steel composite is also available in standard 4' x 8' sizes and 3mm thickness.
Ask about our Piedmont Sign Grade® SteelPOLY® steel composite material today!
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LED Lighting
Piedmont Plastics carries LED lighting components for backlit signs, interior lighting, emergency room vehicles, refrigeration, and horticulture.
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High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Piedmont Plastics stocks High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). Ideal for graphic applications, offering durability, design versatility, and ease of fabrication.
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Fluted Polypropylene
Piedmont Plastics carries polyolefin sign products, including ColorCore®, and Fluted PP sheet products. These plastics are lightweight and inexpensive.
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Aluminum Sheet & Coil
Piedmont Plastics is a premier supplier of Aluminium Sheet and Coil for all your sign needs.
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Trim Cap
GemTrim trim cap lets you easily add accent color, depth, structural integrity and value to your products.
Benefits of Using Plastic in Signage
Choosing the right material is the first step in creating effective signage. Depending on the product, each material offers unique benefits, and some of these materials perform better in certain environments. When compared to other materials like wood or metal, plastic signs are lightweight and more durable than the alternatives, and they can even withstand outdoor conditions with minimal fading, cracking, or degradation. In fact, these plastics are the best material for outdoor signs.
Plastic signs are tough and can endure the stress of heavy usage without damage or losing their clean, clear look. Plastics can also be molded or machined to the exact specifications required for the display or sign and can be manufactured in a wide array of custom colors. Thanks to these benefits, plastic signs can be made to look better for a longer period of time.
Our Signage Experts
What makes Piedmont unique in the signage industry is our team of dedicated Sign and Graphics Specialists who are experts in their field. Our knowledgeable sign experts help makers of signs, exhibits, and displays confront demanding design challenges with value-added services including custom fabrication, thermoforming, routing, film conversion, and much more. With multiple locations throughout North America, let us be your sign material supplier today!