Considering pylon signage for your business? In this blog, AGC will explain what a pylon sign is and show you 8 examples to give you a better idea of the possibilities available.
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8 Great Pylon Signage Ideas
While you’ll get a better idea of what a pylon sign is by looking at the pictures below, let’s just stop and quickly define what this type of sign is.
What is a pylon sign?
A pylon sign is a tall, standalone sign that is meant to be tall enough to be seen from afar. You’ll often see these signs advertising the stores in shopping plazas, along highways and other busy roads, or near parking lots.
Read more in our blog post, What is a pylon sign? Now, let’s consider 8 specific examples of pylon signs:
Shopping Mall Entrance Signs
A pylon sign is a great way to highlight the location of a shopping centre.
The sign to the right welcomes shoppers to the Cross Creek Mall and is near the parking lot to help direct visitors locate the entrance.
This sign features illumination, a benefit for any business that has evening hours.
Signage for The automotive industry
Pylon signage is designed to get people’s attention. They are large and tall and can be seen from a distance. They are often used to advertise car dealerships.
These signs are ideal for advertising along busy roadways because they are easy for drivers to see and locate in advance without taking their eyes off the road.
This sign works because it is simple, includes the Honda symbol and features a very visible street number.
Highway Signs
You’ll often see tall pylon signs used to advertise fast food chains and restaurants that are located near highway exits.
They are designed to be seen from afar and give drivers some advance notice that there is a rest stop coming up. When travelers have this advance warning, they are more likely to stop and grab a bite to eat.
This pylon sign from McDonald’s is a classic. Its bright red and yellow colour scheme captures our attention and the arches can be lit up at night, assisting those midnight snackers!
Industrial Centre Signage
Pylon signage is a useful tool to help advertise the location of industrial centres and warehouses.
Delivery drivers, workers, and visitors will appreciate clear signage to get in and out quickly and easily.
This sign displays the company name and logo, a secondary company and a street number so drivers can verify the correct drop-off location.
Also, consider how unique the design of this pylon sign is. If you want something equally as unique for your business, contact us!
Garden Centre Signage
Another place you’ll often see pylon signs is at the entrance to garden centres.
This is particularly useful because they are usually located outside of town in the country where landmarks are less familiar to people.
This sign is unique in that it has a digital display. Business owners can announce special promotions, events and sales.
This sign even advertises their company’s website to help people remember where to go to shop after they leave!
Hospital Entrance Signs
In times of emergency, you want clear communication. Pylon signs are easy to read and can direct visitors to drop-off points.
This sign is easy to read with the red portion indicating where the emergency department is.
If you are a paramedic or another driver with a patient, you don’t have time to drive around looking for parking lots and entrances. If you offer any sort of emergency services, make sure your signage is clear and legible.
Signs For Plazas
If you visit a plaza, chances are you check the sign out front to see what stores, restaurants or other services are available.
A pylon sign works well to advertise multiple businesses that are located at one address.
Here you see various businesses and most of the signs, if not all, will be illuminated at night.
This pylon sign is unique in that it also features a brick base with the street number.
Housing Complexes
Another place you’ll see pylon signage is at or near the entrance to various housing complexes like apartment buildings, condos and other residential buildings.
Even college campuses may use a pylon sign so visitors can find students among the masses!
This pylon sign is unique in that it is a large rectangle and uses a bright neon green and white dotted background. This is a fun way to grab attention. There will be no mistaking where to find this apartment complex!
Pylon Signs From AGC
For more examples of pylon signs, specifically ones by AGC, click here. AGC Signs has the design expertise, manufacturing equipment, installation machinery and professional staff to help you successfully and safely erect your pylon sign.
With over 10 years of experience serving Pickering and the GTA, AGC has signs of all types that you’ll be proud to display. Have confidence in your choice and choose AGC.
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