News & Awards

News & Awards

SYSTEM NEWS – OCTOBER 28, 2020

ISA WELCOMS SpeedPro FRANCHISEES TO MEMBERSHIP

SpeedPro ISAThe International Sign Association welcomes franchisees of SpeedPro, a leading large format printing franchisor. SpeedPro franchise owners will receive all of the benefits of membership in the sign, graphics and visual communications industry’s leading association.

“SpeedPro owners are delivering truly outstanding large format graphics to leading companies in the U.S. and Canada,” said Lori Anderson, ISA President and CEO. “We look forward to helping them grow their businesses through the many benefits that ISA membership offers.”

Among the benefits SpeedPro’s members will receive:

  • Discounts on job postings on signs.org.O
  • Member rates on ISA training, including online courses and education at ISA events and experiences.
  • Guidance on sign code and permitting issues and regulations.
  • Industry-focused research.

“We are excited to offer this additional benefit to our franchisees,” said Larry Oberly, SpeedPro President and CEO. “We look forward to joining our expertise in large format graphics including signs, event and tradeshow graphics, vehicle wraps, and more with ISA’s expertise in education, events, advocacy and research to help our industry and our franchisees grow.”

NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2019

SPEEDPRO ADDS NEW PRINT SYSTEM AT SAN CARLOS FACILITY

There’s a giant new printer in town! Meet “Ana”, the nickname given to the latest grand-format print system online at SpeedPro SF Peninsula.  The AGFA Anapurna H3200i is a state-of-the-art hybrid printer, providing both “flatbed” capability for direct printing to rigid substrates (such as foamboard, PVC panels, metal, wood and acrylic) and also to roll media (fabric, scrim banner, adhesive vinyl, wallpaper and more).

With a print width of over 3.2 meters (approximately 128″), the Anapurna H3200i can print banners up to 10ft high by 120ft wide or swiftly print panels for trade show exhibits with fantastic speed and amazing resolution. This printer adds to SpeedPro’s array of latex and eco-solvent printers, replacing the previous UV flatbed. With the increased speed and capacity, SpeedPro of SF Peninsula can handle an even-larger workflow while maintaining their leading customer service and quality.

:Anapurna H3200i LED

The :Anapurna printer line is manufactured by Agfa Graphics, a division of Agfa-Gevaert N.V., a Belgian-German multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, and distributes analog and digital imaging products. Agfa’s proprietary UV-cured inks are noted for being both eco-friendly and for the adhesion, flexibility and scratch resistance of the cured ink layer’s physical properties.

Additionally, the white ink capabilities on this machine allows us to do spot white, white flood behind clear (for outward facing window projects) and a variety of effects on metal and brushed metal substrates.

NEWSLETTER – Fall, 2018

BACK TO SCHOOL (ish)!

As Fall approaches, here are some Case Studies in the “Back to School” spirit. Figuratively if not literally…

Back to School newsletter

PROMO – JUNE 3, 2018

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SIGNS OF SUMMER

No one can deny that the dog days of summer are upon us. Signs of the season abound: barbecues, baseball games, beaches and boarding passes. 

Here at SpeedPro, a more literal kind of signage also prevails. From foam boards to banners, vehicle wraps to wall murals, we’ve got your summer signage needs covered.

Call us about our summer specials!

(650) 596-3444

551 Taylor Way #1

San Carlos, CA 94070

 

NEWS – APRIL 22, 2018

SPEEDPRO STEPS UP TO EXPLORER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP AT  HILLER AVIATION MUSEUM “RUNWAY RUN” 2k/5k/10k

Traversing the length of the entire 2,600 foot San Carlos Airport runway before continuing through the beautiful wetlands on Bair Island, then returning and concluding at the Hiller Aviation Museum, the “Runway Run” is one of the most interesting and beautiful running, jogging, and walking experiences in the Bay Area.  SpeedPro’s production studio is right across the 101 freeway from the museum and since they’ve been such a great client for years, we were happy to once again Sponsor this event at the Explorer Level. For information on this year’s run, check out their site.

NEWSLETTER – February 26, 2018

NO MORE BLANK WALLS!

Stories of unique wall wraps providing workplace decor, experience marketing or operational branding for the likes of Lyft, MINI and Adobe Systems.

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NEWS – APRIL 23, 2017

SPEEDPRO SPONSORS HILLER AVIATION MUSEUM “RUNWAY RUN” AT SAN CARLOS AIRPORT

The Hiller Aviation Museum adjacent to San Carlos Airport hosted the first annual “Runway Run” 5K/10K, and the SpeedPro center in San Carlos, CA was pleased to be one of the many community sponsors who supported the event. The course allowed participants the opportunity to run, jog or walk along the airport’s runway which had been closed to air traffic. The course continued south into Redwood City and looped back to the museum where food and music awaited the finishers. Check out the video shot by GoPro from a remote drone.

AWARDS – MARCH 12, 2017

PAUL REINHARDT RECEIVES “AMBASSADOR AWARD” FROM SPEEDPRO SYSTEM

Paul Reinhardt, President and co-Owner of the SpeedPro studio in San Carlos, CA was recognized with a newly created honor at the 2017 SpeedPro National Convention in Denver – the Ambassador Award. This award is given “in grateful appreciation for consistent demonstration of goodwill toward fellow franchisees”.

NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 30, 2016

PLANES, TRAINS & AN OLD RV

More stories of unique wraps and site marketing innovations. From a “pop-up” experience hosted by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to wrapping a charity RV, SpeedPro in San Carlos has been gettin’ around.

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ANNOUNCEMENT – FEBRUARY 28, 2016

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OUR “MOVE AND GROWTH”

Whew! It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since SpeedPro outgrew its former facility and moved a mile up Industrial Road in San Carlos. Our new space is more than 60% larger; providing additional office space for our growing staff, production areas for our Kongsberg cut/rout table and second lamination station, a separate vehicle install bay and loft storage for our exhibit inventory. And the new kitchen area rocks!

AWARDS – MAY 22, 2016

SAN CARLOS SPEEDPRO AGAIN RECEIVES MULTIPLE AWARDS

SpeedPro / San Francisco Bay (located in San Carlos, Ca) was recognized with several awards at this year’s National Convention of the SpeedPro system, held in Clearwater Beach, FL. For the second year in a row, it was honored as one of the four top-earning studios. In previous years, the San Carlos center has been inducted into the President’s Club and received awards for Superior Growth and Outstanding Corporate Contribution for efforts on behalf of others.

NEWSLETTER– DECEMBER 15, 2015

WALLS, WINDOWS AND WHEELS

Throughout the Bay Area – in Burlingame, Menlo Park, San Mateo and San Francisco, SpeedPro has been printing and installing graphics on walls, windows and “wheels”….click here for the newsletter

NEWSLETTER– JUNE 16, 2015

GREEN PROJECTS. GREEN PRODUCTS

Pump toppers, hose hangers and nozzle talkers – they’re not only for Dr. Suess anymore. Those are actually items we print regularly for one of our favorite clients, Propel Fuels….click here for the newsletter

AWARDS – MAY 18, 2015

SAN CARLOS SPEEDPRO RECEIVES MULTIPLE AWARDS AT ANNUAL EVENT

SpeedPro / San Francisco Bay (located in San Carlos, Ca) was recognized with several awards at this year’s National Convention of the SpeedPro system, held in Denver, CO. The Bay Area center was one of three studios honored at the first President’s Club, and was also presented with awards for Superior Growth and Corporate Contribution Appreciation for efforts on behalf of others.

ANNOUNCEMENT – MARCH 12, 2015

THE GREAT SPEEDPRO JOURNEY OF 2015 (A.K.A. We’ve Moved!)

History has witnessed many great journeys. In 1804 Lewis and Clark trekked across North America. In 1919, Charles Lindbergh piloted the first transatlantic flight. And in 2015, SpeedPro made the great 1.1 mile journey down Industrial Road. While our journey may not compare in terms of distance, danger, or grandiosity – moving three delicate printers weighing in at 23,000** pounds collectively, hundreds of rolls of various media, sheets of substrates, finishing supplies, 6 offices, and an entire kitchen

PRESS RELEASE – APRIL 22, 2014

SPEEDPRO WRAPS A BAKER’S DOZEN DELIVERY VANS

Delivering sandwiches, salads and delicious fresh-baked goodies is big business in the busy Bay Area. Several local bakery-cafés have recently expanded their fleets of catering vans, and they’re turning these trucks into rolling billboards with the help of full coverage “vehicle wraps.”

SpeedPro, a San Carlos based provider of vehicle wraps and premium display graphics has seen a surge in food-related projects in the past year. “We’ve been fortunate to work with some great brands like Whole Foods MarketSPUD.com, and Boudin Bakery Restaurants,” said Paul Reinhardt, Speedpro’s president.

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