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.
Our People
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.
Our Focus
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:
Customer Centric and Principle Focused
- Experience, intelligent direction, continuous learning, humble, yet skillful execution, keeping your vision our Priority #1.
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.
Our Associations
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
The Future Is Bright
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.