Signing Since 1946
Darryl Lindie found AA Sign & Awning as a business with the strong track record, a high standard for products provided, and many opportunities to grow. He decided to acquire the business and became the new owner in July 2023. Established in 1946 by Al Andrews, AA Sign & Awning earned renowned for its quality and service. Al’s legacy lives on with “The Al Andrews Award,” given annually by the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce and the City of Warwick. After Al’s passing in 1986, George and Carolyn Daubman took over, spurring significant growth. They expanded services, diversified into residential & commercial awnings, and relocated to a 15,000-square-foot facility in Warwick, Rhode Island.Throughout its history, AA Sign & Awning has always prioritized excellence and customer satisfaction. Discover how we continue with its legacy through stories of experiences and successes that showcase our ongoing commitment to excellence in customer service and leaving a lasting impression on our clients.
Our clients include some of the best-known brands in the nation. We appreciate their repeat business and respect the trust placed in us. Our installation and service teams consist of well-trained, insured and licensed individuals operating a fleet of fully stocked state-of-the-art vehicles and equipment.
Served areas
- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
Business details
- Year established: 1946
- Employees: 35
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Custom signage
- Custom awnings
- Vehicle graphics
- In-house fabrication
Associations and certifications
- SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)
- MBE (Minority Business Enterprise)
Payment methods
- Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers, Financing available
Services
AA/Thrifty Sign & Awning is a professional family of experienced, talented people who excel at the design and fabrication of signs and awnings, producing your all-important visual identity. We are a complete, full-service sign & awning resource, meeting the needs of many different kinds of businesses.
AA/Thrifty Sign & Awning was established in 1946 as AA Sign & Advertising by Al Andrews. Al was widely known and respected as an outstanding businessman and great humanitarian. His reputation lives on today as "The Al Andrews Award" is presented each year to an outstanding citizen by the Chamber of Commerce.
Our installation and service teams consist of well-trained, insured and licensed individuals operating a fleet of fully-stocked, state-of-the-art vehicles and equipment. Our service clients include some of the best-known names in the nation, as well as a multitude of regional and local businesses. We appreciate their repeat business and respect the trust placed in us.
Our banners are among the most cost-effective form of advertising. Contact us with confidence and rest assured that we will provide you with one of the most popular and budget friendly forms of advertising there is. Check out the following examples of banners in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts that we have created.
Our channel letters help you achieve the visibility and professionalism that are so vital for your brand. AA/Thrifty Sign & Awning's channel letters are an integral part of any brand building campaign! They can be built in different fonts, sizes and colors. Our channel letter signs give the professional look your company has to instill, that's why many shopping malls, national chains and restaurants have a special place for channel letters in their brand development strategy.The following images are of clients who took advantage of our channel letters in Rhode Island.
People
Reviews (11)
Tracey Cugno
Jul 25, 2024
AA Sign & Awning did an amazing job with new exterior signage for both of my SHADES-Pier Optical locations -- one with some difficult site challenges that they professionally and creatively overcame. Prior, I only had experience with blade signs, perfs and awnings. Kevin was patient and educated me on the best ways to execute lit signs and channel letters that made sense for my high profile location in Providence. I feel like a pro after working with them! Highly recommend!
Bill Herendeen
Jul 23, 2024
Michaela Andrade
Jul 18, 2024
Jairo Gomez
Jul 15, 2024
Tayshon Sanders
May 25, 2022
Nick Horton
Mar 23, 2022
We contracted a job to rebuild an awning (metal frame, vinyl covering) that had been damaged. They did an excellent job---were communicative about the details, responsive about any questions I had, and came in on budget and about five days ahead of schedule. We had gotten an estimate from another company that was higher and that recommended against Thrifty Sign, saying that they may be cheaper but that they would be unreliable and late. I'm very glad we went with Thrifty Sign.
Rich Rossi
Aug 19, 2021
Bill Giroux
Feb 03, 2021
Kathye Caserta
Jul 17, 2020
Very disappointed in dealing with this company. Initially, we were told that it would require four men and three days to install our awning, thus the extremely high labor charge. In actuality, it took two men, three hours. Recently, we contacted the company to come back and set up our awning for the summer. The owner quoted us a price of $250.00 to do so when we purchased it. Kevin, (not quite certain what his title is), left us a message that the cost to set it up would be about $380.00, well, lets just round it off to $400.00).
This type of arrogance does not sit well with us. Apparently, Kevin has yet to master the art of good business. If money is of no object and you don't mind repeated calls to rectify ill-planned construction, then, by all means, give them a call. We choose to deal with those that treat us as valued and respected customers.
This type of arrogance does not sit well with us. Apparently, Kevin has yet to master the art of good business. If money is of no object and you don't mind repeated calls to rectify ill-planned construction, then, by all means, give them a call. We choose to deal with those that treat us as valued and respected customers.
Waffles Natusch
Jan 06, 2019
Mail Boxes Plus
Jul 13, 2016
Had a hanging sign and a wall banner created by AA Thrifty. They did a fantastic job at a great price! About a week or so after installation, had an issue with the sign. I called Kevin, my salesman. Less than 30 minutes later their truck was outside with sign installers, and Kevin. The situation was addressed immediately. Great prices, Great design, great Service!