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When buying your next sign, use caution and be educated. In the world of digital printing and online sign shops, not all traffic signs are created equal. So, how can you be sure the signs you buy are Federally (MUTCD) compliant, won’t fade out and become unreadable and unsafe in a very short timeframe? Choosing a 3M certified sign fabricator ensures your signs will stay beautifully bright and long lasting. Custom Products is certified annually by 3M and utilizes the 3M Matched Component System to manufacture signs. The components of every traffic sign are critical to the warranty, MUTCD compliancy and quality of the sign. Easily Order all your signs and safety products online at www.cpsigns.com or Call 1-800-367-1492 for a customized quote. Watch our video to review the components of this system. Sign Print Systems CPC traffic signs are produced with screen printing inks or an industry approved digitally printed ink system. These systems must use the inks, retro-reflective sheeting and processes that comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The screen printed and digitally printed traffic sign must also have the capability to meet and comply with color standards and retro-reflectivity specifications found in the ASTM. Retro-Reflective Sheeting “Retroreflective” is the ability of a material to return light to its source, in this case, to the driver of a vehicle from the sign. The retro-reflective sheeting of traffic signs shall conform to all requirements of the current version of the ASTM. Retro-reflective sheeting is classified by its ASTM type and the MUTCD outlines ASTM requirements by road volume and sign type. Sign Sizes, Design & Colors All traffic sign designs MUST adhere to MUTCD specifications in size, proportions, letter fonts, and colors. Custom Products develops all traffic signs to be MUTCD complaint. Requests for non-compliant signs will be considered custom and void manufacturer warranties. Protective Overlay...

Before and after the storm, are you ready? 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook For the seventh consecutive year, forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are predicting an above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 65% chance of an above-normal season, a 25% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. NOAA is forecasting a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms, of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes, including 3 to 6 major hurricanes at a category 3, 4 or 5. With the increasingly unpredictable weather not only comes growing numbers of hurricanes, but tornadoes, floods and lightening-induced fires wreaking havoc and destruction to everyone and everything in their path. While we always hope the next storm will miss us, when planning for these inevitable events, it is imperative for towns, cities and states to include roadway safety in their emergency prep and recovery plans. It's already Hurricane Season, don’t be caught by a storm unprepared. With the season already underway, the time is now to review your emergency plan and check your sign and safety inventory. CPC carries a full line of traffic signs, special legend signs, personal safety products and temporary traffic control products. click here Incident Management Aluminum Signs ORALITE 5935 Incident Management Pink Reflective Sheeting for use on aluminum substrates to mark evacuation routes in an emergency. Customizable with standard symbols, arrows, legends, signs hinges, hole punches and keyholes. Click here Getting Back to Normal…After the Storm Getting back to normal after a storm is quite an undertaking. CPC offers a full line of MUTCD compliant traffic signs as well as special legend signs to quickly...