When asked often about the size of our company, Dawn Bures, President of Color-Ad, Inc. says,
"We are bigger than the small and smaller than the big, but not less than the best."
I have seen the installation of the exhibit and must say that I was really impressed with everyone's hard work and careful attention to detail. ..My drawings were merely lines on paper. It took an efficient, knowledgeable, creative team to realize the built forms that now reside in Ossining, NY. ..I have also heard from people at Maryknoll that you acted professionally and were always respectful of the building and their staff. Thank you for turning a potentially traumatic process into a positive experience. The exhibit will stand for years as a small example of your admirable efforts.
Kim Sammis Exhibit Designer (Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Visitors Center) IN EX Design
Thank you so much for the wonderful experience I have had with you and all the folks at Color-Ad during what was an interesting project. You have no idea how much we appreciated your patience over the past two years. The interpretive panels turned out fabulous and I cannot wait to get started on some more!
Sarah Davis Archivist Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
I want to thank you and all involved in the Zion signage project for your efforts. Thanks to the performance of this work in such a timely fashion the project deadlines were met, the Park was satisfied and future park visitors will be better served.
Bruce Kaiser Production Manager
(Waysides Division) United States
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Thank you very much for the super job with the sign package at Stratford Crossing at McNair Farms. It has inspired us to move forward with your company for several other properties.
Kim Andreadis KSI Management Corporation
I want to thank you very much for the excellent job you and your staff did on our Kiosk display booth at the National Postal Forum. Our vice President was very impressed. Postmaster General Runyon visited our booth and was pleased as well.
Susan l. Smoter Production Manager United States Postal Service
About Us
Based in Virginia, Color-Ad, Inc. is a national company specializing in providing visual communication solutions through signs and exhibits.
Over four decades ago our founders opened the business with the belief that, to be successful, grow and prosper we will have to do more than just build and install signs and exhibits. This belief evolved into the principles that today are the core of our business philosophy.
We are a company dedicated to sound ethical business practices, and honesty and integrity to our employees, customers, and vendor partners. We provide service to all our internal and external customers in a way that we ourselves like to be treated and exhibit a Humble to Learn & Cheerful to Serve attitude.
Today Color-Ad, Inc. is one of the national leaders in providing reliable, effective, and affordable solutions for custom projects and large scale programs to both the sign and exhibit industries.
We believe our commendable growth is a direct reflection of the consistent quality of the products and services we provide.
Our Plant and Equipment
Serving clients nationwide, Color-Ad, Inc. is strategically located just off Interstate 66 in Manassas, Virginia, minutes outside of our Nation's Capital, Washington D.C.
Our 40,000 square foot, modern, state of the art facility has been created specifically for the design, management, and production of large and complex sign and exhibit projects.
Our commitment to continually provide quality products and innovative solutions in a timely manner is the driving force behind any capital investment that we make. We have amassed an array of the finest tools, machinery, and equipment available today. By integrating cutting edge technology throughout our core business process we are equipped to handle any project from concept to completion.
We take pride in managing and maintaining our plant in accordance with local and federal health and safety governs (VOSH and OSHA Standards) and environmental compliance.
We strongly believe that we have created an environment and provided the tools that inspire our artisans, craftsmen, technicians, leadership and entire staff to enthusiastically perform their duties and ensure Customer Delight.
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The second generation is now managing the company and they understand, as did our founder, that the real essence of a successful enterprise is not how large of a facility you have, or how state of the art your equipment is, it's the people who are the company.
Color-Ad, Inc. is proud of having assembled a talented group of experienced and enthusiastic people. We have created an atmosphere that encourages everyone to work together and utilize all of their talents to do whatever it takes to get the job done. This corporate culture inspires each of us to do our jobs to the best of our ability and results in total customer delight. We truly believe that those who enjoy what they do, do it better. . .and we love what we do!
We enjoy working hard and having a sense of accomplishment. We are serious about what we do - but not about ourselves. We like to have fun and enjoy working on the cool stuff that we produce. We empower people and reward achievements through a customer centric supportive management system and encourage the philosophy of Together Everyone Achieves More.
Our people consistently come together to find a solution for the most difficult problems or challenging projects. The difficult, we do it right away, the impossible may take a few weeks is a favorite quote preached by Dave Velke, founder of Color-Ad, Inc.
We have a unique atmosphere and corporate culture - we run lean and mean, therefore, each person must perform above and beyond average. Each employee is given a lot of freedom and leeway, but must live up to all expectations. We strive to instill these values, and the spirit in which they are intended, into every aspect of our company.
With hundreds of years of combined experience in both the sign and exhibit industries within Color-Ad, Inc., we have determined that our primary focus is to provide Total Turnkey Solutions to Sign and Exhibit Projects - Nationwide.
We accomplish this through an Organization that is:
Innovative, Versatile and Dynamic Creations
- Proactive thinking and the ability to balance tried and true techniques with ever-changing cutting edge technologies solve challenges and make you win every time.
Progressive Minded and Socially Responsible
- Viewing obstacles as opportunities, loving and caring for the environment and our community.
Reliable & Quality Conscious
- Continual quality education, we sincerely believe that the minute details are often the difference between magnificence and mediocrity. We know if you don't look good, we don't look good.
Color-Ad, Inc., a Woman Owned Business Enterprise, is pleased and proud to be associated with organizations that are dedicated to help stretch the limits of our performance, ability, knowledge, and success.
Member, National Association of Museum Exhibition
Member, Society for Environmental Graphic Design
Member, United States Sign Council
Member, National Association for Interpretation
Member, Virginia Association of Museums
Looking back always makes us proud; looking ahead always makes us humble. We are excited about our poised exponential growth, our commitment to the continual development of the professional skills that enhance our organizational excellence and to continually stay on the cutting edge of new processes and technologies.
We welcome you to come visit us, learn about us,
and look to us for providing you
Turnkey & Total Solutions
to your sign and exhibit needs.
Serving clients nationwide, Color-Ad, Inc. is strategically located just off Interstate 66 in Manassas, Virginia, minutes outside of our Nation's Capital, Washington D.C.
The second generation is now managing the company and they understand, as did our founder, that the real essence of a successful enterprise is not how large of a facility you have, or how state of the art your equipment is, it's the people who are the company.
Color-Ad, Inc., a Woman Owned Business Enterprise, is pleased and proud to be associated with organizations that are dedicated to help stretch the limits of our performance, ability, knowledge, and success.
