Tag: structures

The Hidden Cost of a Cheap Billboard Structure

In the billboard business, cost is always part of the conversation. Steel prices, installation, permitting—it all adds up. So, it’s no surprise that when it comes to structures, many operators look for ways to reduce upfront capital. But here’s the reality: the lowest-cost structure is rarely the lowest-cost decision. What […]

Out of Home Fabricators: Formetco

Billboard Insider is running a series on out of home fabricators.  Today we feature Formetco. Fabricator:  Formetco. Headquarters: Duluth, Georgia. Phone: 800-362-6382 Email: structures@formetco.com How did Formetco get involved in making structures? Formetco’s entry into the structure business was driven by the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the scoreboards industry. […]

What’s a Good Billboard Paint?

Yesterday Jon Odom stressed the importance of using a two part process – primer and overcoat – to paint billboard structures.  Reader Greg Hicks agrees: This is a great subject. Very few paints or primers work well over rust. The rust must be removed or converted. Some one step products […]