In late February, ARIA Signs & Design acquired National Signs, one of Houston’s most respected signage providers since 1992, in late February, 2025. The acquisition enhances ARIA’s expertise in municipal signage, hospitality signage and large-scale public art installations, while reinforcing its position as a UL Listed and COOP member.
“This acquisition is about more than growth—it’s about setting new industry standards,” said Shaya Attaei, CEO of ARIA Signs & Design and now also CEO of National Signs. “National Signs has built a strong reputation for precision and reliability. With ARIA’s cutting-edge design approach and full in-house production capabilities, we can take on bigger, more complex projects without delays or outsourcing. Whether it’s stadium branding, healthcare signage, municipal signage, or large-scale architectural facades, we have the expertise to bring any vision to life.”
What This Means for ARIA
• Expanded Capabilities: With advanced fabrication technology and a 100,000+ sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, we can handle larger, more intricate projects in-house.
• Innovative Design Expertise: ARIA’s trendsetting approach, combined with National Signs’ legacy of craftsmanship, ensures top-tier results across healthcare, church, municipal, and hospitality signage.
• Unmatched Customer Commitment: We stand behind our work, offering a 5-year unlimited parts and labor warranty on all projects.
• Serving Texas & Beyond: Our combined expertise strengthens our ability to serve businesses across Texas—from Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio to expanding markets nationwide.
• MADE IN THE USA: All of our signage is proudly designed, engineered, and fabricated in-house, ensuring quality and consistency for multi-location signage needs.
If you’re looking for quality and consistency for your multi-location signage, National Signs and ARIA Signs & Design are your trusted partners. As ARIA and National Signs expand across Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, this acquisition paves the way for future growth. With an award-winning track record—including three consecutive years in the Inc. 5000—ARIA remains dedicated to innovation that extends beyond traditional signage into facade architecture, large-scale creative projects, and immersive brand experiences.
Continue reading below for our original report on National Signs closing from July of 2024
National Signs recently closed its 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston. On May 24, the full-service sign company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy before motioning to move to Chapter 7—also known as liquidation bankruptcy—on June 28.
An official announcement has not been released, but the sign industry has been showing support for National Signs’ former employees on LinkedIn. We have not yet confirmed the status of the company’s outposts in Austin and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
“I’ve just heard that National Signs in Houston, Texas, had to close its doors last Thursday,” Rick Wyatt, Principal Owner at Michigan-based Recruiters of Integrity, posted on LinkedIn. “This is such tough news, and my heart goes out to all the employees who lost their jobs …And to those in the industry, if you know of any job openings or opportunities, let’s rally together to help these talented folks.”
National Signs isn’t the only sign company closing due to financial strain. After more than 90 years in business, Wisconsin-based Poblocki Sign Company ceased operations in early May, leaving 91 employees without work at its plant outside Milwaukee alone, according to the city’s BizTimes.
Poblocki also had locations in Orlando, Boston and Raleigh—all of which were shut down. On May 8, shop workers learned the receivership and bank would terminate most company positions, Dustin Wengert, Senior Project Manager at Poblocki, told The Daily Reporter.
