In today’s Out of Home (OOH) market, technology matters, but partnerships drive success. That’s the story of North Star Media Partners and Formetco, a collaboration rooted in trust, service, and shared vision. For Chuck Bolkcom, founder of North Star Media Partners, aligning exclusively with Formetco and his sales rep, Bobby […]
By Britt McConnell, Digital Sales Director, Formetco In the fast-moving world of Out of Home (OOH), product innovation matters—but long-term success is built on something deeper: trust, relationships, and a team that shows up when it counts. At Formetco, we’ve spent decades earning that trust. It’s why many of our […]
Rumors have been circulating lately about Jim Poage’s retirement from the industry. Billboard Insider decided to reach out to Jim to find out more about his retirement plans. So Jim, you’ve had quite the career in the outdoor advertising industry. Yes, starting with Eller Media in 1998 and now finishing […]
Rethinking Hurricane Protection: How Formetco’s Direct-to-Pole Panel-Free® and Standard Panel-Free® Frame Systems Are Changing the Game When it comes to billboard structures in hurricane-prone areas, traditional framing systems often bring more challenges than solutions—excess weight, time-consuming installs, and costly maintenance among them. That’s why Formetco set out to create the […]
Syracuse, NY — [7/24/2025] — Park Outdoor proudly announces the installation of its first digital billboard on Route 481, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and innovation in the Syracuse market. This state-of-the-art digital display, manufactured by Formetco, is the only 13mm digital billboard in the region, offering unmatched clarity […]
July 22, 2025 – Duluth, GA — Formetco, the industry leader in Out of Home (OOH) innovation, proudly announces the launch of Formetco One, a powerful online portal created to optimize the way billboard operators manage their structure assets. Developed by Formetco’s Structure Division, Formetco One marks a major leap […]
Formetco is proud to announce the launch of its newest product: the Ladder ProShield, a premium safety solution designed to enhance ladder security and protect valuable billboard and structure assets. Developed in response to customer feedback and demand, the Ladder ProShield is a lockable, 8-foot-tall aluminum shield cover engineered to […]
Trailhead Media, a leader in out-of-home advertising, is proud to announce its successful partnership with Formetco, a leading manufacturer of digital display technology, in the completion of its 300th digital advertising face. This significant achievement marks a new milestone for both companies, underscoring their shared commitment to advancing innovation in […]
For over 50 years, Formetco has been a driving force in outdoor advertising and digital scoreboard technology. As a leader in the industry, they provide cutting-edge LED billboards and high-performance scoreboards that help businesses and sports venues captivate their audiences. Whether it’s a roadside digital display or a stadium […]
Last week Billboard Insider wrote about a worker who died falling from a Manhattan billboard. We asked Formetco’s safety expert Jim Poage to comment My first response was sadness over a worker being killed. Regardless of the job, it is always a very sad situation when someone is killed or […]
