Maryland’s Top Rated Local® Sign Companies Award Winner: ShieldCo

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that ShieldCo is a 2019 award winner for sign companies in Maryland!

If you’re looking for unique, custom-made signage and decor for your business in Frederick, look no further than ShieldCo.

ShieldCo has received dozens of reviews with a perfect average rating of 5.00 stars, earning them a stellar Rating Score™ of 96.00 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for being ranked the number one sign company in all of Maryland!

Here’s just one of the many five-star reviews that got them there:

“ShieldCo did such an incredible job with our sign — every single detail exceeded our expectations, and they were extremely responsive throughout the entire process. [They did] such beautiful craftsmanship, and the lights give it that extra wow factor!!” – Katie W.

Not Your Average Sign Company

We wanted to learn what makes this award-winning business tick, so we took a few minutes to talk with Luke Markey, the owner of ShieldCo.

To kick off our conversation, we asked Luke about what makes ShieldCo unique compared to the many other sign companies in Maryland. Luke told us that his team is made up of a collection of artists and designers, and their focus is on metal art that’s long-lasting and durable. They work with the highest precision lasers, which allows them to demonstrate great detail. They make more than just signage; they fabricate art pieces.

Luke went on to tell us that ShieldCo started on December 13, 2013 and that they have 12 employees.

We also asked Luke about the ShieldCo mission and how they work to make the world a better place. Here’s what he had to say:

“[Our mission is to] turn your logo into art, to give professionalism to your business identity and put it on a unique sign.”

Building Success by Delivering Quality Products

Luke credits ShieldCo’s strong online reputation to their commitment to delivering quality products to their clients every time. Luke also told us that the vast majority of their reviews are organic.

Outside of building a powerful online reputation, ShieldCo has grown through Google Adwords, by finding niche markets for digital marketing and by creating strategic partnerships with architects and construction companies. Additionally, they get repeat business from their happy clients.

There are many business owners looking to grow their business and build their online reputation. Here’s Luke’s expert advice for them:

“Understand your market. Keep moving and going. [There’s a] huge market for every service, and you can make a living if you have a quality product and service.”


Congratulations to ShieldCo for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Luke, for taking the time to speak with us!

We highly recommend ShieldCo in Frederick. Visit their website today!

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