FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced that it has signed 63 franchise agreements in 2016 with new and existing franchisees in the U.S., Canada, and U.K. In the third quarter alone, the brand inked twenty-two new agreements, including thirteen locations in western and midwestern states, such as California, Florida, Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, and Washington. In addition,...
Redefining the boundaries of what’s possible through its strong focus on innovation, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced that its parent company, Canon Inc., has for the thirty-first consecutive year, secured a spot among the top three companies for U.S. patent holders. According to patent results issued by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, Canon was granted...
Day-to-day production for a print service provider tends to be diverse and challenging. From plexiglass and polycarbonate to aluminum, Dibond, MDF, and other wood products, many substrates consist of materials that require different processing methods. This diversity complicates the finishing process and increases the need to have the right tool for the job at hand. In...
Paradigm Imaging Group, a leading distributor of large format scanning and printing solutions, announces the release of a new thirty-six-inch desktop large format scanner by Graphtec. Graphtec is a leading manufacturer of powerful, yet easy to use, color and monochrome large format scanners for a wide variety of applications, including GIS, mapping, CAD, AEC, and document archiving. ...
Xaar has signed an agreement with Xerox Corporation to partner in bulk piezoelectric (piezo) inkjet printheads. This partnership capitalizes on each company's considerable expertise in bulk piezo printhead development, will deliver substantial benefits to the market through leveraging both companies' market-leading technology, and enables Xaar to bring to customers a broader range of bulk piezo printheads. “Continued...
Custom sign manufacturer Sign Effectz, Inc., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been nominated for 2016 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award (MOTY). The MOTY award program is an annual recognition of excellence in manufacturing. It celebrates the successes of manufacturers in the state: their innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction, and workforce development. Sponsors include Michael Best, Baker Tilly, and...
The NHL's Montreal Canadiens hold a record twenty-four Stanley Cup championships—this storied franchise knows how to capture the hearts and eyes of their loyal fanbase. The Matrox Maevex™ H.264 encoders and decoders are the perfect power play solution for digital signage at the Montreal Bell Centre arena, providing rich HD feeds to keep all 21,000 plus fans engaged even...
Roland DGA Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers, thas announced the addition of the VersaUV® LEF-200 to its lineup of benchtop UV flatbed inkjet printers. Improving on and replacing the previous generation LEF-20, the LEF-200 features a new on-board Primer option for priming a wide variety of substrates quickly and conveniently for improved media capability. It...
Fulham Co., Inc., a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, has released the WorkHorse LED Extreme family of constant current, programmable drivers specifically designed for outdoor and high-power applications. WorkHorse LED Extreme drivers are intelligent, programmable LED drivers built for harsh environments. The WorkHorse LED Extreme family is composed of...
Ricoh USA, Inc., has announced that Alta Systems, a communications company focused on professional, personable and creative print and mail services, has overhauled its digital print operations with solutions and professional services from Ricoh. Since signing on with Ricoh, Alta Systems has grown its digital print business faster than its traditional offset base by implementing RICOH Pro C7100X, RICOH Pro 8100se and RICOH Pro...
