FASTSIGNS®, the worldwide franchisor of more than 545 sign, graphic, and visual communications centers, has been named to Franchise Business Review’s list of the top 100 franchises for military veterans due to its outstanding veterans programs and franchisee support. To find which franchise opportunities are the most veteran-friendly, based on franchisee satisfaction and performance, Franchise Business...
As the song goes, “Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man that he didn’t, didn’t already have.”1 The same could be said for members of Agfa Global Services team in North America. They recently completed a grueling six-month organizational certification training program, earning the first ever “Heart of Service” award from Impact Learning Systems. ...
Contra Vision North America, Inc., has been recognized for Innovative Product of 2013 at the 2013 SGIA Expo for the company’s continuing innovation and new product development. The SGIA Product of the Year award was chosen and presented at the SGIA 2013 Expo in Orlando, Florida in October, with Contra Vision® Sprint™ winning the category of “Media for Inkjet...
Design Center Signs, Inc., has announced they have acquired the assets of Kirkland Sign Company. The Tyler, Texas-based custom signage manufacturer was founded in 1983 by Don Kirkland and his partner, Scott Zimmerman. The purchase will enhance Design Center Signs’ diverse product and service offering with internally illuminated signs and custom architectural graphics. The addition also doubles the existing...
All American Tees has partnered with FDC Graphic Films, Inc. All American Tees will now offer FDC sign vinyl films and RTape application tapes for graphics and signage. Direct Sign Wholesale is now a member of the Mid South Sign Association. The Mid South Sign Association is an affiliate underneath the International Sign Association (ISA), and is based in...
Gemini Incorporated has announced the winners of two specially framed-and-matted illustrations that pay tribute to the signage and recognition industry as part of the company’s fiftieth anniversary celebration in 2013. M & J Sign & Manufacturing Company of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Perfect Image Sign of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, were each awarded an original piece or...
Sometimes it’s the smallest details that can make the biggest difference on a project, and this is something SBC Laser recognizes. SBC Laser, a division of SBC Industries, was established when the roofing division of the company decided to look into alternatives to making their penetration flashings by hand. They settled on laser engraving and purchased a Kern Laser...
Throughout the month of November, Exopack Advanced Coatings representatives will be hosting online webinars to review November Product of the Month,Magic® Ink, which provides the inkjet community with a cost-effective, dependable, and high-performing alternative to OEM cartridges. The inks have been thoroughly tested and deliver comparable imaging performance for half the cost. The growing list of...
Fisher Textiles unveiled itsnewest fabric for roll-up banner stand and pop-up display applications, GF 610 Rubber Ducky, at the SGIA Expo in Orlando last month. Named for its rubber-acrylic backing and polyester duck print side, this product is compatible with Dye Sublimation and UV-curable printing. Available 116 inches wide, it is 8.0 oz./sq. yd. and has...
To complement its inkjet solutions for the wide format sign and display market, Agfa Graphics has introduced an advanced automated workflow solution that was built using the company's extensive applications experience. Offering a dedicated option based on the renowned Apogee technology, Asanti is designed for entry-level and mid-sized production companies who want to streamline their productivity, integrate color consistency...
