The Neokraft Time-Line:


The 'Neo-Kraft Company' is founded by Alexander Lobozzo, shortly after leaving the US Army.

Alex initially operated out of his mother-in-law's garage, then into the basement of sign painter friend Bert Marquis' house on Nichols St, in Lewiston, before settling in to better facilities located on Washington Street, in Auburn, Maine.


Neo-Kraft begins operations at 100 High Street, Lewiston.


Sock-hops and the 'Car Craze' are helped along with advent of the "Drive-In Diner." Dutchy's Drive in, on the Lewiston/Lisbon line is a fine example of a Neokraft sign that made its mark in local lore. Today, no longer a "Burger Joint", the sign is only a shadow of the past, but it's legacy remains.


Signs are big. Freedom in design and construction is capitalized upon across the nation and Maine is no exception. Neokraft Signs produced one of Maine's most prominent signs of the era. Reliable Oil, in Lewiston, Maine, became a landmark with its oil tower sign, incorporating thousands of sequenced bulbs, exposed neon, and unforgettable proportions!
Click for an animated depiction of the Reliable Oil sign at night!


Neo-Kraft moves to a new location at
15 Westminster Street, Lewiston.

The 'Golden Age' of signs in Central Maine begins to come to a close. Signs designed and built by Neokraft, such as Sing's Restaurant in Lewiston and Goodwin's Ice Cream in Auburn, mark the end of an era. By 1980, such signs fall out of favor.


The concept of the "Factory Outlet Store" pioneered by Maine's own Dexter Shoe had proven to be extremely successful, and Neokraft Signs was there. Neokraft provides Dexter Shoe with truly effective signs throughout the State of Maine!


Hungry? Beautiful neon signs were a specialty of Neokraft, and Goodwin's Restaurants, located in Auburn, Farmington and South Paris, were shining examples of Neokraft quality!


Vincent Lobozzo takes over management from his father.

Neo-Kraft Signs, Inc. adopts a new streamlined and modernized logo.

NeoKraft's growth necessitates a much larger facility. The company relocates to it's present location at 686 Main Street, in Lewiston.

Typical projects through the 1980's include the Casco Bay Municipal Ferry Terminal and the Marine Trade Center in Portland, Maine.

"Signs that work." An update to the NeoKraft logo adds a tagline and a graphic element.

A new look for the Neokraft brand; logo redesign brings new life to the old standard, with unified text and multifaceted graphical element.

Fabrication and Installation for Phase-I of the Portland International Jet Port access road signage project, Portland, Maine.

Neokraft Signs installs new replacement clock on the historic 'Time & Temperature' building in the Old Port, Portland, Maine.

Peter Murphy, Paul Lessard & Phil Bolduc, three longtime employees, purchase Neokraft Signs, Inc. from the Lobozzo family.

Neokraft produces and installs exterior and interior signage and displays for the Poland Spring Inn, Resort, Museum and Preservation Park, in Poland, Maine.


Neokraft completes signage project for FOX25 affilliate, WFXT, including both exterior and interior high-visibility signage, lighted displays and environmental backdrops.

Parking garage signage for Portland International Jetport, Portland, Maine.

Neokraft wins First place award in USSC National Sign Design Contest with signs for Power Rain Car Wash & Guilford of Maine/Interface.

Neokraft fabricates and installs signage for the HBO motion picture 'Empire Falls', shot in Skowhegan, Maine, including the neon sign for the Empire Grill.

Neokraft helps design, develop, produce and install rebranding signage projects for Union Trust, Bangor Savings and Skowhegan Savings Banks.

 

 

A History of Excellence
Since 1947, Neokraft has established a reputation as a leading custom sign fabricator in the State of Maine and throughout New England.

Businesses, designers, hospitals, schools, colleges and retailers have all recognized our fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. They rely on our value engineering as an integral part of the design process, and trust our recommendations for the most economical and efficient way to produce their designs; a trust founded on tested performance—and perhaps, our "Maine view" on how things must be done.

Neokraft has a rich history, yet has continued to grow and adapt to the community, state and regional changes in the sign industry. By staying abreast of new technologies, Neokraft has remained a leader, bringing our clients the quality, service and support required in todays highly competitive markets.

Our Experience Simplifies the Process for you

By choosing Neokraft Signs, all your bases are covered. Neokraft recognizes that permitting, ordinance and local code compliance can oftentimes become the largest challenge to the design, production and installation processes. The sales and design team at Neokraft are experts in addressing and working within local codes and ordinances before production begins. This saves you time, hassle and money.

Neokraft Capability does the Job Right

Neokraft has the capability and equipment needed to get the job done right, safely and efficienty.

From our
skilled metal fabricators to our top-quality finishing team, your signs, big or small, will stand out from others, and prove to be a lasting value.

 

Licenses and Qualifications
  UL listed electric sign manufacturer since 1987
  (5) limited sign service electrician licensees ME
  (1) limited sign service electrician licensee VT

Equipment
  MultiCam 3000 Series router (watch video!)
  Gerber Advantage 600 router
  CNC 1410 Roper-Whitney brake
  1410 Wysong Shear
  CLN Computerized Channel Letter Notcher
  24" and 60" vinyl cutting plotters
  Scotchman hydraulic iron worker
  5-yard dump body
  Durachrome wide format thermal-transfer printer
  HP DesignJet 3500CP wide format ink jet printer
  Seal Image 62 wide format laminator

Vehicles
 8'x20' V-nose
   box trailer
 8'x16' Equipment &
   5'x10' Utility
   trailers
 7'x18' Superline
   flatbed trailer
 35' Skyboom
  service truck
 55' Sponco service
   truck
 65' Skyhook Crane
 52' articulating
   Hiab Crane truck
 48' JLZ Boom Lift
 6" - 36" dia. augers
 Gehl Skid Steer
   with augers
 Thomas Mini-Skid
   with 8"-12" augers
 8' x 12' flatbed
   stake truck
 (2) Pick-up trucks
   (1) Dump Truck
   (1) Flat-Bed International
   (1) Cargo Van

Neokraft Service &
Support: A Lasting Value
When you purchase a sign from Neokraft, you can rest assured that we will be there if you ever need service or support on your sign or sign system. Our service team is well equipped to travel to any site, if need be, to resolve your problem as fast as possible.