We are excited to announce that @SouthWoodCorp has found a new home in Rock Hill, SC! Our new state-of-the-art facility will be located in Aspen Business Park, an up-in-coming industrial park across from Rock Hill York County Airport.

In May of 2020, two of Charlotte’s most prolific community focused non-profits joined forces. Urban Ministry and Men’s Shelter of Charlotte combined to create Roof Above, and together they have created a single powerful entity to tackle the needs of the homeless community. The focus of this endeavor is to make sure every member of our community has, as the name suggests a ‘Roof Above’ their head. Roof Above will soon open a new shelter, designed not just to meet the basic needs of its guests, but also to help men emerge from homelessness. The modern facility includes office space for on-site case management, as well as housing and employment services. The new facility will also add a cooking kitchen, guest laundry services, and a group room for classes and a computer lab. SouthWood is proud to be supporting this endeavor both through the signage we created for the facility, and through a monetary donation. One of our main priorities at SouthWood is to find ways to give back to and nurture our community, and we work toward this goal every single day.

At SouthWood our commitment to our clients, their brand and their signage program comes first. Building their signs efficiently and sustainably is a close second.

Charlotte MLS officially has a new name, crest and colors. Meet Charlotte FC, Charlotte's first Major League Soccer team scheduled to start their 2022 season at Bank of America Stadium. As the official signage and graphics partner for Charlotte FC, SouthWood made the banner that accompanied their exciting announcement.

Hub South End, under the ownership of Ram Realty, is one of the newest mixed-use development projects in South End. Ram Realty approached us in need of interior and exterior signage for their new building. We worked closely with our client to plan a sign program that would fit their exact needs.

SouthWood Corporation is excited to announce a new partnership with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte’s Major League Soccer team. SouthWood is now the official signage and graphics partner for both entities.

SouthWood Corporation has received Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) verification on behalf of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs after a lengthy application process and thorough review of ownership and eligibility.

We are excited to announce our recent partnership with First Bank!

SouthWood was hired to replace inconsistent signage at existing EchoPark dealerships and produce new signage for upcoming locations. To date, we have manufactured and installed new EchoPark dealership signage in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina. We have also replaced existing EchoPark signs in Stapleton, Colorado and San Antonio, Texas.

Hurley's Marketplace on Grand Cayman took "going green" to a new level by using moss on interior signage. This is a growing trend we are witnessing in the U.S. and. beyond.

Summer and fall were full of new hires and job promotions, including CFO, sales, installation, permitting, paint and project management. SouthWood continues to invest in our most important asset, our team.

One of our oldest clients has the privilege to host the 2021 PGA Championship. To prepare for the event, Kiawah Island Community Association is replacing all signage. Check out photos of the new signs prior to the big event.

Bank of America Plaza, under the ownership of TIER REIT, was revamped with new finishes and signage in the lobby, elevators, Overstreet Mall and outside areas. Click here to see the final renovation and signage.

After a successful project with Carnival Cruise Line manufacturing and installation of the Amber Cove port sign in the Dominican Republic, SouthWood was entrusted with creating signage for the new terminal in Barcelona, Spain. Europe’s newest passenger cruise terminal, named Helix, is in the port’s Adossat wharf. The aluminum letters of the building monument are sleek and clean, reflecting the modern, minimalistic style.

We are proud to announce that our partners in the Cayman Islands, Paradise Luxury Homes and Encompass, won the prestigious “Best Single Residential Property in the World” award for their Cayman Kai, five-star, six-bedroom Sun Serenity accommodation. SouthWood took the design from Encompass, the international architect and developer, and manufactured and installed the signage on the property. 

For three days in March, 19 SouthWood team members experienced the International Sign Association 2018 Expo and trade show. We returned equipped with the latest trends in channel letters, LED lighting, durable materials, ADA, efficient routers and printers, display signs, production software, paint and so much more. 

The University of North Carolina System recently unveiled their new logo as part of a $250,000 rebranding effort. Using the new logo, SouthWood created the sign in front of the system offices on Raleigh Road in Chapel Hill. The new logo features a medium blue state of North Carolina with “NC” and a white star, similar to the state flag. It also features the words “The University of North Carolina System.” The shape of the state has 17 sides which represent the 17 state institutions that make up the system. 

TreesCharlotte Press Release: Nearly 500 trees ranging from majestic oaks to flowering crape myrtles were given away at the TreesCharlotte Free Tree Store hosted on the property of SouthWood Corporation on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Welcome to the Southwood Way - our first quarterly newsletter where we will share news of our team, our signs and our projects. In the midst of this bustling time of year, we hope you’ll take a moment to pause with us as we reflect on a transformational year in our company’s rich, 48-year history.

On Saturday, December 9, 2017, SouthWood sponsored the first-ever large mature TreeStore hosted by TreesCharlotte. The event took place at the City of Charlotte Landscape Management Office. Charlotteans arrived in masses, despite the cold rainy weather, to claim their two free trees. 

While Veteran’s Day is always a special holiday in the US, this year at SouthWood it feels extra special. We have a veteran at the helm of our vessel and many more on board. We are proud to stand behind our veterans today and everyday! Click through to see images of our family of veterans.

SouthWood has signed another three-year contract with Mecklenburg Country to provide signage for parks and greenways. SouthWood has manufactured signage since the mid-1980s for the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. We are excited to continue developing and growing the greenway system alongside Mecklenburg County as their signage partner.

John Petrone was named to the Board of Directors of TreesCharlotte, a local non-profit organization committed to maintaining and expanding the natural tree canopy of Charlotte. As a member of the 19-seat board, John will accompany his colleagues in providing strategic oversight and counsel for the overall efforts of TreesCharlotte.

We are excited to announce SouthWood was recognized as one of The Charlotte Observer’s Top Workplaces for 2017. In its third annual survey, The Charlotte Observer’s Top Workplaces list spotlights the highest-rated private, public, nonprofit and government agencies as ranked by their employees. 

When the decision was made to revert the name from Bourbon n' Burgers to Ed's Tavern, SouthWood brought the brand back by refurbishing the old sign. Click through to see before and after pictures of the sign.

Don Holland, an executive with over 40 years of experience in designing, facilitating and managing facilities logistics, sourcing, and operations, joined the SouthWood team as General Manager. As General Manager, Don leads SouthWood’s operations as the company grows its client base and geographical footprint to meet maturing market demands. 

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