GF 885AE RoughMark Cast
General Formulations introduced a new GF 885AE RoughMark Cast 2.0 mil/50 mic gloss white cast vinyl last month. The print film material combines the company’s High-Tack Removable (HTR) adhesive technology with the performance of a gloss cast vinyl for multi-surface compatibility. Whether on smooth or textured walls, or indoor or outdoor spaces, GF 885AE offers conformability, durability and removability, according to...
Drytac has appointed Anne Sierakowski as Product Manager in North America. Sierakowski will play a key role in product strategy development at Drytac. This will include assessing the market landscape for trends and emerging technologies, as well as conducting research to understand core customer needs. Aside from this, Sierakowski will work closely with engineers and designers to ensure Drytac products...
Some North Carolina school kids have worked hard to protect their local wildlife with signage. As April came to a close, the island beach town of Emerald Isle introduced new signs designed by environmentally conscious elementary school students, a local news source reports. The signs feature children’s drawings of wildlife that contain warnings about damaging the dunes, leaving trash behind...
PRINTING United Alliance Idealliance
PRINTING United Alliance has formed a partnership with the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), a technology, marketing and information provider in the promotional products industry. The partnership allows members of both organizations to benefit from the increasing convergence of promotional products and print distributors, printing, and apparel and promo decoration. “For the many printers and print distributors evaluating promo products or interested...
As the NFL Draft prepared to kick off its ceremonies in Detroit last month, the city made some steps to ramp up its signage. This meant new wayfinding signs downtown, and more, including new “Hollywood” style letters that read “D-E-T-R-O-I-T” along a popular roadway, Interstate 94. https://twitter.com/randyessex/status/1782197650500047040 Detroit-based Fairmont Sign Company installed the signage, with each illuminated channel letter mounted on...
Ironworks sign
It’s no shock there’s been an industry shift from real to faux neon. LED alternatives are shatter-resistant and energy efficient. They’re more flexible and easier to install. And they never need their gases refilled. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re always the most durable or design-appropriate option, especially on historic buildings made iconic by their original signs’ authentic neon...
Sponsored Content: EFI's Director of Field and Channel Marketing, Dan Crnarich, joins SBI's Alex Marcheschi to discuss EFI's latest offerings for the market, how sign shops can integrate a printer into their shop, and EFI's remarkable R&D process, amongst other things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0yIq3-FbVc  
Sponsored Content: Nova Polymers' Director of Sales and Marketing, Tim Lloyd, talks to Sign Builder Illustrated's Alex Marcheschi about their latest updates to the Color Pro, outlook on the industry, focus on innovation and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWB9fetM-ZI&t=2s
Vehicle branding and customization specialists The Vinyl Guys recently worked with Drytac Polar Premium Air printable self-adhesive vinyl to complete an innovative project, cleverly transforming the look of a horsebox and giving the vehicle a new lease on life. Founded in 2014, The Vinyl Guys work with customers across a range of markets, providing colorful and eye-catching vehicle branding projects. Using their in-house...
Epson recently released a new Auto Chart Reader accessory and Epson Edge Color Lite software designed to extend color management capabilities for Epson SD-10 Spectrophotometer and Epson Edge Print users. The color management workflow creates color profiles and quickly verifies and calibrates color, saving time and resources by avoiding reprints due to color inaccuracies. Recently announced at the ISA International Sign...




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