Blog Entries

The Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is currently undergoing a big remodel. In an attempt to better serve their customers, they requested a number of temporary displays to place around the hotel directing people where to go and illustrating what the newly remodeled space will look like. Here's a look!

Happy Holidays!

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100

We wish everyone a warm, happy, and memorable Holiday Season!

It doesn't really feel like the end of December in Minneapolis because we still haven't had any snow that has stayed around for more than a couple days. But that doesn't mean we aren't still in the holiday spirit!

Here's a look at a new window display [...]

Trying to Beat the Ground Freeze

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0100

It's December 1st and we finally have some snow here in Minneapolis! We saw a little bit of a mad dash towards the end of November from our clients needing permanent outdoor signs. They needed them printed and installed before the inevitable ground freeze. Here's a look at one that we recently finished for the Conservatory Apartments in [...]

The Star Tribune Features Turkey to Go

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

We are excited to see today's Star Tribune article, Turkey to Go grows up with storefronts highlighting Turkey to Go's new store opening in downtown St. Paul. It's so great to see the progression and success of Turkey to Go from our very first meeting to wrap their downtown food truck, to right now.

From 52 years at the State Fair, to some rebranding, to a food cart downtown, to a booth at Target Field, to a storefront in St. Paul, to another future storefront in Minneapo [...]

Best in Show: The Retractable Banner

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The time for trade shows is officially upon us. Understandably so, more trade shows and expos take place during the colder fall and winter months than during the summer. For us here at Speedpro that means a little bit of a transition from outdoor applications like window graphics and site signs, to indoor displays. We produce a v [...]

Vinyl VS Cold Weather

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Here in Minneapolis it seems like our Indian summer, that lasted into October, has officially become 'fall' as the temperature gradually drops. For us here at Speedpro that means trying to get in as many vehicle graphics as possible while we still have warmer weather. Vehicle wraps and decals certainly don't have to be done in the warmer months, but it is ideal.

See, the thing is, vinyl and temperature changes don't really get along. Vinyl doesn't like temperatures over [...]

Memorial Blood Centers

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +0100

We recently did a project for Memorial Blood Centers to update their branding. We added a large, back-lit outdoor display, and window decals, 'etched glass' vinyl lettering, and swanky new raised aluminum cut-out letterinq to the indoor area where people can rest after giving blood. We think that everything looks great, and that you might like it too!

The Memorial Blood Center in Plymouth felt that their old setup was outdated and wanted to make everything look more contemporary [...]

The State Fair is Coming!!!!

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The Great Minnesota get together is just a week away!! Minnesota boasts the second largest state fair in the nation. It's second in attendance only to Texas, who's fair runs for a longer period of time. What does that mean for all of the Minnesota fair goers like you?

It means an incredible selection of fun things to do, see, eat, and experience! From art and agriculture, to live music and food, there is an excessive amount of things to do! I suggest more than one visit, b [...]

It's Yard Sign Season!

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:00:00 +0100

We are smack dab in the middle of yard sign season, folks! We are very aware of this lately because our walls are covered with them! They are literally taking over!!

Yard signs are all the rage this time of year because of their affordability and versatility. They are used for everything from remodeling signs, to race mile mar [...]

Window Perf is the Best!

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Hello everyone! We hope that everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July weekend! Today we are going to talk about something that is very cool: window perforated vinyl decals! No really, this material is amazing!

When applied to a window and viewed from the outside, it has the appearance of a complete image. However, when viewed from the inside, it is completely see-through. The effect is made possible by thousands of tiny circles that are cut out of the viny [...]

Speed Networking For A Cause

manuel@speedpro-msp.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Lately

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Lately here at Speedpro we have been all about the vehicle graphics. It seems like everywhere we look, there's another large vehicle full of decals pulling away from our garage. Today we are going to showcase a few of them, hooray!

Kicking it off with a sweet bike ride

manuel@speedpro-msp.com — Thu, 12 May 2011 06:00:00 +0100

As part of this year's Tour de Tonka, we have planned a short ride to wet the appetite and kick off your training for the big event. That is, if you haven't have already putting hundreds of miles on your bike.

There are many great things about this ride, including a beautiful route around Minnetonka, Wayzata, and De [...]

Lunds and Byerly's

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Today we finished putting the decals on another one of the Lunds and Byerly's trucks. We are one step closer to and entirely rebranded fleet of vehicles!

The new look is suppose to take away the previous emphasis on delivery, and direct people to use the new 'web lane' instead. We think they look great! Beep Beep! Here are some pictures:

Spring is Here?!

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The weather report tells us that we may just be out of the woods with the cold weather. We aren't the only ones who have noticed this. Our clients with seasonal business are starting to gear up for their busy season.

During the winter, we see a lot of tradeshow signage, event displays, and graphics in indoor applications. And of course in the spring and summer we start to produce a lot of outdoor signage for our clients involved in landscaping, remodeling, [...]

Partial Wraps

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Happy Monday! We just finished up a partial vehicle wrap for a local Farmers Insurance agent. Now his car stands out from the crowd and makes a big impact with a smaller investment.

Partial wraps really are amazing. They are less expensive for the consumer, easier and quicker for us to apply, and can look as good as a full wrap. Of course, every company's needs are different when it comes to vehicle advertising. For some brands, a full wrap is necessary for the desired [...]

Window Graphics Serve Multiple Purposes

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Window graphics are useful, creative, and we just love 'em. Here's why:

A lot of retail operations have window walls that are flooded with natural sunlight, and in some cases, this natural light actually can hinder customer traffic. This gives these retailers the opportunity to use vinyl perforated window graphics to relieve direct sun exposure while also displaying a a message. These graphics can literally solve two problems simultaneously!

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Simplicity Adds Value to Brands

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Here's an article that we found interesting here at Speedpro. It even highlights one of our Customers, Trader Joe's!

Media Post: Simplicity Adds Value to Brands

The concept of Simplicity adding value to brands is important to us not only because we help a lot of small businesses shape their image, but because it also outlines an important phenomenon that we see here a lot. Simpler is often better. From a visual and from a cost standpoint, sometimes keeping it simple i [...]

Materials 201

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0100

And now for 5 more common materials and their applications that can help you become a more educated consumer, hooray!

6. Pop-up Banner Vinyl: A very popular material for retractable banner stands for trade show displays and event marketing. This material is sturdy and thick ye [...]

Materials 101

katy@speedpro-msp.com — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 06:00:00 +0100

Here's a basic tutorial of 5 common materials and their applications that can help you become a more educated consumer, hooray!

1. Foamcore: This material comes in different thicknesses but the most common is 3/16". This material is a great substrate for one-ti [...]