Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | March 23, 2026 | Worcester Business Journal 11 chamber, we've only ever got positive feedback, support, and help," he said. Evolving with the times e interior of 19 Wells St. is still un- der renovation, but when it's complete, the company will be better positioned to meet the demands of customers, Mantyla said. AG Signs & Graphics traces its roots back to around 2008, when Matt's father Ray Mantyla pivoted an existing office furniture and supply store in Downtown Worcester into a visual communications company. e company then became a franchise of the AlphaGraphics company, a Colorado-based firm with more than 270 locations across six countries, accord- ing to its website. Mantyla and AG Gen- eral Manager Michael Hannigan have since added AlphaGraphics franchise locations in Providence and Hartford. Around 2015, the Worcester compa- ny added sign creation and installation division, said Mantyla. Since then, its clients have included big names in Central Massachusetts: UMass Memo- rial Health, Saint Vincent Hospital, and College of the Holy Cross. At Holy Cross, the firm helped the athletic de- partment add visuals to the ice hockey facility, as the college looks to grow its presence in the sport. AG helped install a mural spanning the side of the Worcester Public Library and has done projects for the Worcester Regional Transit Authority. In 2023, the firm helped dismantle the Worcester Telegram & Gazette sign on the office tower at 100 Front St., as the newspaper downsized its presence in the building. e company has seen the most growth in the healthcare and educa- tion industries, Mantyla said. While requests for printing forms and similar documents have declined in the digital age, the company has focused more on custom wall graphics and helping banks with rebranding. "A lot of our customers have been loyal for 20 years," he said. "What they've ordered might have changed, but the fact that they want to come to us for whatever they need hasn't." e two keys to the businesses' lon- gevity have been the focus on customer satisfaction and a low employee turn- over rate, said Hannigan. "I brought a guy with me that started when he was 19, and now he's been with us for 27 years," he said. "It's a hard business to learn on both the graphic and sign sides, so we can't afford to replace people." W Matt Mantyla (left), sales principal at AlphaGraphics Worcester, and Michael Hannigan, general manager at AG Signs & Graphics, review plans for their new Worcester headquarters. Clarity & Confidence Starts with a Bank that Cares Our C.A.R.E. process ensures that we understand your unique finanicial goals and tailor solutions to meet them. Every moment with our clients matters. At Fidelity Bank, we see every interaction as an opportunity to listen, care, and provide clarity — so you can spend less time worrying about your financial life and more time focusing on the things that matter most. Call or visit a caring LifeDesign Banker Today 800.581.5363 FidelityBankOnline.com PHOTOS | ALLAN DINES REAL ESTATE INSIDER

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