Project of the Month

All Seasons Garment Care and Tailoring has been in business since 1971, managing locations throughout the Twin Cities. Recently, they took over operations at a local dry cleaner/laundromat on Minnetonka Boulevard in St. Louis Park. All Seasons reached out to Acme Awning to not only change the name of the business, but to also refresh…

In October 2021, Acme Awning’s Project of the Month featured Duke’s on 7 and their newly installed motorized pergola over their patio (see the blog post here). While the motorized pergola is a fantastic addition to Duke’s patio, the Minnetonka restaurant wasn’t done. The goal: create an outdoor dining space that can be enjoyed in…

Kids In Need Foundation (KINF)  is a national non-profit that believes every child in America deserves equal opportunity and access to a quality education. By partnering with teachers and students in under-resourced schools, KINF provides the support needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn. In 2021, the foundation supported 5 million students and…

As the weather turns cooler, some businesses may find that their entrance is not as warm and dry as they’d like. Customers coming in are wonderful, but the cold air and rain or snow that comes in with them? Not so desirable. So, what can you do? A traditional awning can help keep folks dry, but…

During the warmer months, Minnesotans often prefer dining at restaurant with a nice patio or outdoor space. Since Covid, outdoor dining has become even more important for many customers and business owners. But what happens to business on those days when the sun is bit too much, or it’s sprinkling on and off? One solution…

If you’ve walked around the 50th and France area of Edina, Minnesota, you know that it is bursting with boutique shops, restaurants, and bars. Many of the storefronts feature custom awnings made by Acme Awning as well. This fall a new restaurant will bring a Cajun flair to the neighborhood, and its awnings are bringing…

A transformation has been underway at the corner of 48th St E and Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis, and the end result is impressive. The brick building began as a mix of original brick, a mural, and faded greenish paint. While it may have once looked more inviting, over time it just seemed choppy and tired.…

Chain stores know that having a consistent message and maintaining their brand across all locations is important. We have all driven by fast food restaurants in a new town and immediately recognized the logo or building shape — and we know what the experience should be like if we go inside. A local business has…

Owasso Gardens is a new 60-unit apartment complex in Roseville providing independent and affordable living for those 55+. Owasso Gardens is part of the CommonBond Community, an affordable housing nonprofit that works to build thriving communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Acme Awning was brought in to provide the metal hanging rod canopies over the…

As a manufacturer of custom awnings, Acme Awning has developed a reputation for providing high quality, sturdy, long lasting frames that can be recovered many times over. Each awning is built to exact specifications to ensure the best fit and appearance as possible.  Our facility in Minneapolis houses a metal shop, sewing and graphics factory,…