Colite is a world leader in full-service sign manufacturing. We know the global market. And we understand how to bring the right people, products, and technology together to deliver signage programs on time and on budget.
Some of the world’s best-known companies trust us to enhance and protect their brand globally. And they have for more than 75 years. That is your sign of assurance.
What can you say about a global company that is still owned and operated by the family that started it in 1947?
If you ask our partners and clients they will sum it up in a word: trust. They know and value our founding principles of integrity, transparency, service, and innovation, because we continue to live by them today.
To be the world’s premier signage provider through innovative designs, sustainable manufacturing, outstanding global service, and strategic partnerships.
To manufacture and implement quality signage programs that consistently communicate our customer’s brand image worldwide.
Hites Manufacturing Company and Colonial Metal Letters merge to form Colonial-Hites Company, a sign manufacturing company, establishing a family legacy that continues to flourish through the 1970’s.
Colonial-Hites becomes Colite Industries Inc. and raises $1,000,000 on the public stock market.
Colite was awarded its first project in Kuwait starting a major increase in business in the Middle East market.
Colite is an innovative leader within the sign industry, completing large, custom projects for various customers in the US and abroad.
Marty & Allison Brown and Peter Brown incorporate Colite Industries as Colite International, Ltd. International partnerships are built and Colite’s Global Partner Network is established.
In 2008, Colite finds a new facility to meet their need for more manufacturing square footage. The new facility houses 100,000 ft2 of manufacturing space and 33,000 ft2 of office space.
Colite remains a leader in the sign industry within their primary market segments:
Colite begins a focus on the healthcare industry, adding it as it’s own sector. Marty and Peter Brown transition to the roles of Managing Partners of the Colite group of companies.
