Student submissions in the Tom Frecska Student Printing Competition were honored at the 2016 SGIA Expo in Las Vegas for displaying advanced printing ability and knowledge of their craft—proving that the upcoming wave of imaging professionals will make a mark on the industry. The entrants of the competition represent secondary and post-secondary students in over twenty-five...
Companies interested in diversifying their print product portfolios all share at least one requirement: color must be consistent throughout all print processes. Projects printed on any traditional or digital press must match today, and a year from now. At Graph Expo, GMG, the leading developer and supplier of high-end color management software solutions, will show the wide range of...
Kett Tool provides manufacturers and contractors with superior flexibility for making complex straight and curved cuts in flat or corrugated steel with the elongated neck and one-handed maneuverability of the KL-2030 Long Neck Electric Nibbler. “The KL-2030 quickly and easily cuts metal with a clean, burr free cut,” said Kathy Conlon, president of Kett Tool Company....
Mutoh America, Inc., an industry leader in wide-format printers, was recently honored with the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association's (SGIA) Product of the Year award for the ValueJet 1628X - 64 inch printer in the Solvent or Latex Ink Under 80" category, the ValueJet 1938TX - 75" direct to textile printer in the Roll-to-Roll Disperse Ink on Textilecategory and the...
Whether you’re seeking savings or an item you haven’t seen around for a while, GSG has launched a Web site, www.gsgsurplus.com, that may have just what you’re looking for. GSG is a consumable and equipment wholesale distributor for the apparel decorating, digital printing, electrical sign, and commercial sign markets. The new site, an adjunct to GSG’s primary site, www.GoGSG.com,...
The new Vivid Pixel is the most advanced LED Neon Flex fixture yet. It combines the convenience of flexible LED linear neon lighting with the ultimate control of DMX512. Architects and lighting designers will appreciate the vast amount of colors available—16.7 million—and the ability to utilize an integrated circuit (IC) for discrete DMX control of 125 mm units. After...
Jeff Brazin has been appointed vice president of National Accounts for Principal LED. Brazin will be responsible for further growth of the LED portfolio and will focus on regional and national accounts in the sign and related industries. His primary focus will be launching P-LED’s new Fusion Freedom™ product line. Having spent the past three years selling for P-LED,...
The 2016 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo brought together leaders of the specialty imaging industry this year in Las Vegas. In addition to a successful showcase, Fisher Textiles, Indian Trail, NC was recognized in the Association's prestigious Product of the Year Competition with awards in three categories: Media - Textile - Apparel: ET 2600 Jersey Spandex Knit...
As digital print technology continues to evolve, graphics providers and sign makers need to keep abreast of some of the latest trends in this field that will help them grow their client base and boost their profits even further. Sign Builder Illustrated recently spoke with several manufacturers and suppliers about several of these hot topics. Consumables....
For many shops, bottlenecks in workflow can come in the fabrication stage and slow down an entire project. To alleviate the crunch, shops often outsource portions of a job they don’t have the capabilities to complete or that another company can do faster. City Custom Cut aims to fill the outsourcing needs of sign shops. The...
