70 Years of Crafting Signs

Owen Signcraft, originally founded by Joe Owen in 1955, has evolved significantly over the decades while maintaining its core identity. In its early days, the company specialized in hand-drawn and hand-carved signage, serving Simcoe County businesses with storefront signs, billboards, and vehicle graphics. The craftsmanship relied heavily on artistic skill, as there were no computers or advanced machinery to assist in production.

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Joe Owen – Founder of Owen Signcraft works on a project at 48 Ellen Street in Barrie

While modern technology has transformed the way signs are made, our dedication to quality and customer service remains unchanged. Today, digital tools like 3D printers, plotters, CNC cutters, and large-format printers have replaced much of the hand-drawn work. Owen Signcraft continues to look forward to the future and utilize cutting edge processes to ensure the high level of quality and craftmanship that we have become known for.

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3D printing plastic letters and logos

Looking Forward to 70 More…

In 2024 new owners Brodie Summers and Tim Burroughs purchased Owen Signcraft with the intent of growing it to it’s full potential. They bring over 15 years of manufacturing experience in both the large format print and store fixture manufacturing industries.