Former owner Andy Fields is pleased with the sale. Broadmeadow Sign Studio has always produced classically designed, high quality signs for discriminating customers. Field states with pride. "I can’t think of a better person than Janine to carry on that tradition".

"Andy and I have collaborated on projects for many years, so it was a natural progression to acquire his company," Janine says. "Both companies enjoy a positive reputation for good design. And while both have a great deal of experience with historic districts, we also provide contemporary signs of all types."

"We take a holistic approach to signage," Janine continues. "Businesses must get the most impact for their money. We bring together marketing savvy, good design and visual communication to make signs part of a total business identity package. And we’re experienced in all aspects of municipal and historic district permitting."

The combined company will work out of Local Color’s expanded studio and fabrication facilities at 313 Hill Road in Groton. Janine will handle sales, design and permitting. She and her husband Keith design and fabricate the signs together. Keith LaValley is a Master Electrician and carpenter with over 15 years of experience. He handles all the fabrication, lighting and installation.

"Our services go far beyond most sign companies," Keith adds. "By including my fifteen years of woodworking experience with sign fabrication, the customer can personalize their project to suit their individual needs. In addition to signs, we can design and build landscaping elements, interior displays and graphics. We’re licensed and insured for all installation work." Broadmeadow Sign Studio will continue to function as a subsidiary of Local Color Design and offer the same range of carved & dimensional signs, illuminated signs, site signs, temporary signs, vehicle lettering and banners.

The combined portfolio of the two companies includes freestanding, on-building, window and awning signs for a diverse range of clients in the Metro-West area, including Mass Development, Devens, Dunkin Donuts, Curves, Nashoba Valley Hospital, Emerson Hospital, Hewlett Packard, Acorn/DeckHouse structures, W.H.B. Platt Builders, Groton School, Big Brother Association, Maugel Architects and Health Wyse. Plus, many historic locations that include, churches, banks, cafes, sign programs for shopping plazas, unique retail locations and many small businesses.

"This acquisition gives us start-to-finish capabilities," Janine explains. "We can now control the process from design through permitting and fabrication to the final installation. Customers can count on us to deliver great signs with no problems."