Insider heard reports this week that a digital billboard in the northwest got hacked. We asked Formetco’s Jim Shimmin to talk about digital billboard security. Jim, how do Independent Billboard Operators protect their digital billboards from being hacked? The two most important things are Network Security and Password Security. Network […]
DULUTH, Ga. (December 27, 2018) On Dec. 6, Formetco celebrated its 50th anniversary by inviting its customers to a special appreciation event to celebrate. The milestone event included a 5-piece band with two singers, a magician, performances by Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton impersonators, an 18-ft. bar with an aerialist […]
Dick Estus has built and sold hundreds of billboards in the course of a 60 year career in the out of home business. He currently owns 1 digital billboard and 2 static billboards in Savannah Georgia. Estus was recently featured as the 300th independent digital billboard customer of Formetco. Insider […]
Last Thursday Insider attended a party in Duluth, GA celebrating Formetco’s 50th anniversary. Formetco’s VP Sales Jock Gibb gave a remarkable speech reviewing the company’s 50 years and recognizing the contributions of his father John Gibb, EVP Corporate Relations. Here are excerpts from Jock’s speech. Companies like Formetco make Insider […]
Formetco of Duluth, GA, celebrates Estus Outdoor as its 300th independent digital billboard customer. Owner of Estus Outdoor, Dick Estus of Savannah, GA, selected Formetco to guide him through the process of owning and operating his first digital billboard. This milestone displays how crucial Formetco’s service and relationship are to […]
By Jim Poage, Formetco Safety Director On November 19, 2018, OSHA will require all fixed ladders that exceed 24 feet to have some type of fall protection. The Subpart D Standard states that ladders installed prior to this release date must have either a personal fall arrest system, a ladder […]
By Kerry Yoakum Vice President of Government Affairs, OAAA OAAA regularly features Thought Leadership Q&A from its committee members. This month, OAAA presents the Supplier Spotlight, asking about billboard fall protection: How does the new 1910 Subpart D – Walking Working Surfaces standard impact the use of fall protection? What are some […]
Insider was in St Cloud Minnesota recently and saw a great looking backlit imprint on a Franklin Outdoor digital billboard. Backlit imprints are a great way to call attention to your company, especially on digital signs. Insider talked with Chris Adams, Formetco’s Product Manager, Outdoor Hardware about backlit imprints. What […]
Don’t be shy about asserting your rights if a zoning or planning board doesn’t follow the rules. That’s the lesson of Borough of Castle Shannon vs Steel City Billboards. Insider talked with Steel City Billboards owner Mitchell Fowkes. What was the dispute? Steel City Billboards went to Castle Shannon Borough to […]
Jock Gibb, VP of Sales for Formetco, announced a partnership with Marshal Safety to deliver bulk pricing discounts for safety equipment for all IBOUSA Associates in Columbus OH today. “The portal will give the Independents a combined buying power that is equivalent to that of much larger companies,” said Gibb. […]
