Color Ad

At Color-Ad, Inc., we're passionate about creating innovative exhibits and signage solutions that engage, educate, and inspire people all over the world. With over five decades of experience, our team of experts has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible in exhibit fabrication, signage production, and project management.

Our Story

Founded in 1962, Color-Ad, Inc. has grown from a small startup to a renowned leader in the industry. Today, our state-of-the-art facilities in Manassas, Virginia, span over 56,675 square feet, providing us with the capacity to design, manage, and produce large-scale, complex projects with precision and attention to detail. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious clients, including the National Park Service and the Smithsonian Institution, and memberships with the Society for Experiential Graphic Design, the Virginia Sign Association, and the International Sign Association.

Our Capabilities

We specialize in producing projects for two uniquely independent but inherently similar industries: exhibits and signage. Our capabilities include overall project management from pre-design through closeout, prefabrication cost estimating, production drawings and engineering, mock-ups and prototyping, and all aspects of fabrication and installation. Whether it's an immersive exhibit, a themed environment, or a comprehensive signage program, we offer a full range of services tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Our Team

At Color-Ad, Inc., we pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, where talented individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to create innovative solutions. Our team of over 50 skilled craftsmen, project managers, and front-office personnel work together to deliver exceptional results. We believe that trust, motivation, and a willingness to learn from each other are essential to our success. We're passionate about what we do, and we love sharing our expertise with clients from all over the world.

What We Do

We produce interpretive and interactive storytelling elements for experiential spaces, museums, and visitor centers. Our innovative exhibits and signage solutions connect people to place and enhance the human experience. We take pride in our role of helping people and spreading knowledge. Our team specializes in project management, fabrication, and installation of projects that include custom exhibit structures, climate-controlled artifact cases, display cases, audio-visual production and programming, wayfinding signs, vehicular and pedestrian directional signage, corporate building identity signage, and much more.