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When it comes to displaying advertisements for events, showing off a specific location, or presenting simple seasonal art, you want the right street pole banner hardware to do the job. If you happen to be in an area that experiences heavy winds frequently and are concerned about street pole banners not holding up to the gusts, the BannerFlex Airow Premium Rod will put your mind at ease.

As snow begins to melt around us and the spring rain starts to fall, it comes time for signs with the best banner bracket hardware advertising springtime fun. If you are like us at BannerFlex, then once you finally make that satisfying transition back into shorts and a t-shirt, you want to be out and about participating in as many outdoor activities as you can. And, as others do the same, there is no better way to grab their attention than with a eye-catching, screen-printed banner supported by the finest banner bracket hardware.

Consort's Kalamazoo Banner Works division is pleased to announce another "first" in the world of street pole banner brackets!

If you find yourself in downtown Detroit, MI, near Ford Field, you’ll see a great example of our BannerFlex street banner hardware in action. Used in conjunction with our Kalamazoo Banner Works banners, you’ll see the familiar Lion’s Honolulu blue branding on streets surrounding the stadium. When fans approach the area, our street banners are one of the first signs that let them know they’ve arrived. From that initial jolt of excitement to walking back out to their car, our street banners keep your destination front and center.

BannerFlex GMS Messenger outdoor stands are a great year round way to communicate with your customers. Frequently used at banks and credit unions, they are a bright spot in any winter wonderland. The winter landscape is a blank canvas where colorful banners in an outdoor stand will boldly stand out. Easily communicate with your customers – letting them know current and upcoming events.

The street banner industry can get interesting. See what happens when our installation instructions are disregarded...

Street Pole banners are an effective way to celebrate community pride and advertise special events.  With all of the ways we enjoy them, you might wonder why there is ever any push back on installing street pole banners. Unfortunately, some utility companies have had negative experiences when installing hardware and banners from other sources – but it is possible to build consensus and get support from all stakeholders. In our experience there are 3 scenarios in this process, utility companies are either responsive, reluctant, or resistant. All of these situations are manageable and can result in positive outcomes for everyone.

We’ve been getting better at spilling for years; when you’re in the business of designing banner hardware like we are, spilling – wind spilling anyway – is a virtue. We’ve been transforming the street banner industry for decades, and we won’t be stopping any time soon. From our fiberglass arms to our wind tunnel testing, we’re always looking for ways to help street banners last longer by improving our banner hardware. 

Here in Michigan, and many other places, Labor Day marks the end of summer. Changing over to autumn often means changing out banners to highlight school pride and upcoming annual events. The autumn season is often the beginning of new schedules and new routines – the perfect time for fresh eye-catching banner artwork. Let us suggest a few fall-specific applications for your current or expanding street banner collection.

BannerFlex banner brackets are resilient. We’ve continued to learn and improve our products over the last three decades and are confident that we offer the best bracket hardware on the market. You might notice that our brackets feature two different banner rod styles, the round arm and the Airow rod. Let’s explore their similarities and differences so that you can decide which style is right for you.