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Meet the Maker | Nick Hansen: ‘We don’t ask clients what they want—we help find out what they need’

This week, we spotlight Nick Hansen, president and CEO of Hansen Signs. With 25 years of experience, he’s grown a family business in New Brunswick into a nationally recognized leader driven by creativity. Read on to discover his story.

By Marika Gabriel

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Meet the Maker | Nick Hansen: ‘We don’t ask clients what they want—we help find out what they need’

Why automation, not AI, is the next big leap for OOH

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Canada’s sign industry shines: 2025 BOCSI Award winners

2025 BOCSI Awards: Imagination Corporation wins Best in Show & Sign Systems

2025 BOCSI Awards: Dream Image Signs wins the Vehicle Graphics category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Hi Signs wins the Stand-alone Signs category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Quarterhorse Solutions wins the Soft Signage category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Quarterhorse Solutions wins the Unique Signs category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Media Resources wins the OOH Advertising category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Quarterhorse Solutions wins the Illuminated Signs category

2025 BOCSI Awards: iGotcha Media wins the Digital Signage category

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2025 BOCSI Awards: Imagination Corporation wins Best in Show & Sign Systems

2025 BOCSI Awards: Dream Image Signs wins the Vehicle Graphics category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Hi Signs wins the Stand-alone Signs category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Quarterhorse Solutions wins the Soft Signage category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Quarterhorse Solutions wins the Unique Signs category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Media Resources wins the OOH Advertising category

2025 BOCSI Awards: Quarterhorse Solutions wins the Illuminated Signs category

2025 BOCSI Awards: iGotcha Media wins the Digital Signage category

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