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Johnny's Signs is an American sign-making company based in Bedford, Indiana. The firm produces custom commercial signage and related graphics and has been active in southern Indiana for decades.[1][2]
History
According to the company, Johnny's Signs traces its origins to 1938.[3] By the 1950s the business operated under the name Johnny's Paint Shop, associated with John R. Fiddler.[4] Jay (Johnny J.) Fiddler was long associated with the firm and remained a public figurehead into the 2010s.[1] In 2023, the company states it was acquired by Derek Stutz.[3]
Recognition and activities
In 1996, the Times-Mail reported that Bob “Fid” Fiddler of Johnny's Signs won first place in DuPont's national Top Gun design contest.[5] The company and its work have been featured in the trade publication SignCraft.[2] In 2025, local media noted Johnny's Signs among firms helping restore Bedford's “Welcome to Bedford” sign.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Johnny J. Fiddler named grand marshal of the 2024 Limestone Heritage Parade". WBIW. June 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "Profile: Bob Fiddler, Johnny's Signs". SignCraft. No. May/June 2012. p. 28.
- ^ a b "A New Era for an 85-Year Legacy: How Johnny's Signs is Expanding and Innovating Under New Ownership". johnnysigns.com. March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Classifieds/Directory listing (Johnny's Paint Shop – John R. Fiddler)". The Times-Mail (Bedford).
- ^ "Artist wins award for illustration; Bob "Fid" Fiddler of Johnny's Signs wins first in DuPont Top Gun contest". The Times-Mail (Bedford). May 25, 1996.
- ^ "Iconic 'Welcome to Bedford' sign returns to its post". WBIW. April 22, 2025.
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