How Neon Mfg. Started
Neon Manufacturing, or Neon Mfg., was founded in 2014 by two friends, Rob and Dan, who were interested in purchasing stylish neon signs but found them difficult to find and expensive.
At that time, there were no websites offering modern neon signs or neon art. The few that did sell neon signs focused on beer or sports team themes, and their websites were outdated, often filled with tiny, low-quality images and silly animated GIFs.
To buy a unique neon sign, you had to locate a local manufacturer—a challenging task given the scarcity of neon makers. Even if you found one, commissioning a custom sign was often prohibitively expensive, even for smaller designs.
Rob and Dan envisioned creating a website where customers could purchase stylish neon signs at affordable prices—a modern, visually appealing website featuring high-quality photos and videos of the products. They aimed to build a team of experts available for consultations to help customers create stunning neon art for their homes or businesses.
In the fall of 2014, Rob and Dan founded Neon Mfg., began developing prototype products, and started building their website. They officially launched neonmfg.com to the public in January 2015, offering high-quality neon signs to customers in the USA and Canada.
One of the first images ever taken while developing our initial product line in the Fall of 2014.
Leading the Way, Inspiring a Movement
However, our success and exposure also attracted numerous imitators. We began seeing exact copies of our pre-made products being sold on platforms like Amazon and eBay, often using our stolen photos. Initially, Rob and Dan were frustrated, but they eventually saw it as a form of flattery, realizing they had created products worth copying. They decided the best way to combat this was to continue innovating with new, exciting products and to focus more on custom-made designs.
Now, ten years later, hundreds of companies sell neon signs online, and Neon Mfg. is proud to have been a pioneer in this industry. We have created thousands of exceptional glass and LED neon signs for customers worldwide and look forward to producing many more in the future. We are incredibly proud of the company we have built and are grateful for the partnerships and friendships we have formed with amazing people and businesses.
We look forward to working with you on your custom neon project!
Thanks for reading,
—Neon Mfg.