Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Dimensional Signs in St. Paul, MN
R & W Signs has been crafting custom dimensional signs since 1966, delivering over 50,000 projects for businesses across diverse industries. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship ensures every sign reflects the pride and reputation our company has built over decades. With expertise in sandblasting, CNC routing, and material innovation, we specialize in creating durable, visually striking signs tailored to client needs. Our team combines technical precision with artistic design, offering solutions from vector graphics to 3D modeling. Backed by union craftsmanship and advanced manufacturing techniques, we serve both local and national clients, including major projects like US Bank Stadium and Target Field.Our leadership team brings decades of industry experience, ensuring every project meets exacting standards from initial design to final installation. We prioritize client collaboration, offering personalized support through every phase of the sign-making process. With facilities in St. Paul, MN, we continue to innovate while maintaining the traditional quality that has defined our work since inception.
Services
Sandblasted Signs
CNC Routed Signs
Cedar Signs
Extira Signs
HDU Signs
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We offer 58+ years of specialized sign-making experience since 1966
- Our team includes master fabricators and certified graphic designers
- We provide custom solutions using six premium materials including cedar and HDU
- Our union craftsmen ensure precision in complex metal fabrication
- We've completed major projects for professional sports venues across Minnesota
Services
Sandblasted Signs
Our sandblasted signs feature recessed backgrounds with raised text and graphics. Using computer-cut rubber masks, we create precise designs on panels made from cedar, redwood, or HDU materials. The exposed areas get sandblasted to create dimensionality, followed by custom painting or staining. This technique produces durable, weather-resistant signs with classic craftsmanship that maintain their appearance for decades.
CNC Routed Signs
CNC routed signs showcase engraved text and graphics with raised backgrounds. Our computer-guided routers precisely cut designs into materials like cedar, Extira, or HDU. This method allows intricate detailing while maintaining structural integrity. Each sign receives custom finishing touches through painting or staining to match client specifications, creating dimensionally accurate signs with modern precision.
Cedar Signs
Cedar signs utilize kiln-dried wood with natural resistance to weathering. We edge-laminate individual boards to create custom panel sizes, preserving cedar's unique grain patterns. The material's lighter tone compared to redwood offers distinct aesthetic options. Our fabrication process ensures dimensional stability while maintaining the organic beauty of natural wood for both commercial and residential applications.
Extira Signs
Extira signs use moisture-resistant composite panels ideal for outdoor environments. This phenolic-bonded material resists rot and termites while accepting sandblasting for textured backgrounds. Available in 1-1/4" thickness, it provides dimensional stability for large-format signs. The material's consistency ensures predictable results for complex designs requiring both durability and visual appeal.
HDU Signs
High Density Urethane (HDU) signs offer versatile fabrication options for exterior applications. Our 1-1/2" thick panels withstand extreme weather while allowing detailed carving and sandblasting. This lightweight material maintains structural integrity for large installations. HDU's paintability ensures color consistency across projects, making it ideal for signs requiring both dimensional complexity and long-term performance.
People
Jack Albrecht, Jr.
Director of Graphic Arts
With 12 years in the sign industry, Jack combines graphic design expertise with fabrication experience. He leads design teams creating vector graphics, typography, and 3D models for custom signs. Holds BFA from University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Dave Gunderson
Director of Sales Operations
17+ year sign industry veteran managing sales and estimating teams. Specializes in client relationship development and process optimization. Brings extensive field experience to sales leadership role at Albrecht Sign Company.
Anne Kadue
Vice President
Oversees sales, art department, and marketing operations. Former retail executive with Macy's and Dayton's. Holds Master's degree from Luther Seminary and combines business acumen with creative leadership.
Adrian Kadue
President
Manufacturing expert with background in public accounting and retail consulting. Led precision manufacturing divisions before acquiring Albrecht Sign Company in 2017. Focuses on technological innovation and operational excellence.
Jack Albrecht, Sr.
Installation Manager
35+ year industry veteran managing installation operations. Oversees Minnesota's largest sign installation crew. Expert in project scheduling and quality control for nationwide sign installations.
Questions
What types of custom signs do you create?
We specialize in sandblasted signs, CNC routed signs, and dimensional signs using cedar, Extira, HDU, and redwood materials.
What materials are best for outdoor signs?
Our most durable options include cedar for natural wood signs, HDU for urethane durability, and Extira for moisture-resistant composite construction.
How does the sign creation process work?
We start with design consultation, followed by material selection, then use sandblasting or CNC routing for dimensional effects before final finishing.
Do you serve clients outside Minnesota?
While based in St. Paul, we've completed projects nationwide including major sports venues across the United States.
What's your company's history with sign making?
Since 1966 we've created over 50,000 custom signs, evolving from wood signs to advanced fabrication techniques while maintaining traditional craftsmanship.
