There were 23 fatalities worldwide involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), also known as aerial work platforms (AWPs), in the first half of 2014, according to findings from IPAF’s accident database. The main causes of these fatalities were: overturn (9), fall from height (8), entrapment (3), electrocution (2), and technical/mechanical (1). Note: One of the entrapment...
Direct Sign Wholesale announced the completion of the second printing of its popular Channel Letter Information Guide. The Channel Letter Information Guide is the company's main product data reference. It features detailed information on channel letter materials, illumination, letter types, logo boxes and color charts and has 24 laminated pages. The main objective for the information...
Gandy Digital announces the launch of the Gandy Digital Softjet, soft signage, high-resolution, digital dye sublimation printer. To be previewed for the first time at SGIA (Las Vegas, October 22nd – 24th) in booth #439, the Gandy Digital Softjet printer is designed for textile printers and large format print houses looking to increase print quality and productivity, explore new...
GMG, the leading developer and supplier of high-end color management software solutions, unveils a brand-new version of the renowned proofing solution GMG ColorProof along with the full range of GMG color management solutions at the Graph Expo 14 in Chicago, IL, from September 28 to October 1st. Together with the co-located show CPP EXPO, the Graph Expo exhibits latest...
Having developed a knack for finding the right product mix with the SGIA Expo audience, INX International is offering something for everyone this year. When the doors open for the October 22-24 event in Las Vegas, INX (booth #2346) will showcase two unique wide format TRIANGLE® brand inks and preview another, plus demonstrate the CP100 digital cylindrical printer. ...
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division is focused on Graph Expo 2014 and will feature live presentations and interactive demonstrations of workflow and software within their “Now You Can” themed booth. Fujifilm understands that workflow is a crucial function that sits at the heart of every print operation, whether offset, digital or a combination of the two. ...
DSE, the world’s largest tradeshow for digital display and interactive technology solutions and digital out-of-home networks, is now accepting nominations for its 12th Annual APEX Awards for Digital Signage Installations and Content. To qualify, nominees must have a new or current digital signage or interactive technology program installed between November 1, 2013, and November 1, 2014....
Epson announced it is shipping its next-generation family of large-format color printers – the Epson® SureColor® T3270, T5270, T7270, T5270D, and T7270D. Equipped with Epson’s latest PrecisionCore™ TFP® printhead and Epson UltraChrome® XD pigment ink, the SureColor T-Series provides technical, corporate and marketing professionals an unprecedented combination of precision, performance and brilliance, and are now available for purchase through...
The Digital Signage Federation®, the only independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, has established the “Geri Wolff Scholarship Fund” to be earmarked specifically for young women who are committed to majoring in computer sciences as a way in which to interest them in choosing a career in the digital signage industry. The scholarship...
As the demands within the print industry continue to evolve, traditional print shop businesses must make adjustments to their business models in order to stay relevant. FASTSIGNS® International Inc.—the worldwide franchisor of more than 560 FASTSIGNS® sign, graphics and visual communications centers in eight countries—recognizes the challenges faced by independent owners and offers proven franchise programs to provide the...
