A new co-branding program from the nation’s leading signage and visual graphics franchise is becoming a popular business move for independent business owners looking for new ways to effectively diversify their service offerings in this challenging economy. FASTSIGNS International Inc., the worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS® visual communications, signage, and graphics centers, reports that its new co-branding program is quickly...
Digital Signage Expo® (DSE), the world’s largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), is now accepting nominations for its Eleventh Annual APEX Awards. New for 2014, DSE has added a Professional & Personal Services category to differentiate services provided by banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, brokerages, and salons from the...
Sign Builder Illustrated contributor Jim Hingst writes: “If you are spray painting or airbrushing an enamel, a dust mask will not provide you with adequate protection. Prolonged exposure to the chemicals in paints can make you sick and eventually could kill you. “That’s why, if you have a choice between spraying or air brushing and using a...
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), a non-profit organization providing sustainability certification in the graphic communications industry, has announced major milestones as the organization continues to lead the standard for validating sustainable printing practices. In January SGP appointed Paul Lilienthal, President and Founder of Certified printer Pictura Graphics, Chairman of the Board. Under the leadership of Lilienthal and past Chairperson...
Following a preliminary roll-out of the Seiko 508GS printhead with nozzle guard earlier this year, Hollanders Printing Systems has announced that the latest revision is to be included in all of its future ColorBooster XL installations as well as being available as an option for its existing user base of machines. This new head features a stainless steel cap...
A move to the latest low-cost UV-curable print technology has quickly reaped financial and speed dividends for Complete Studio Graphics with its investment in a roll-to-roll wide format machine fitted with a Lightbar UV curing solution supplied by Colorific. Also available as a retrofit, the installation of this new unit has instantly saved the London- and Slough-based graphics company...
Outwater Plastics Industries Inc. + Architectural Products by Outwater, LLC has turned back the clock with its expanded offering of finely crafted, highly detailed tin-free Decorative Stamped Steel Ceiling Panels and Cornices. Having combined the perfect mix of both texture and nostalgia with the timeless elegance and decorative grandeur of the past, Outwater’s Decorative Stamped Steel Ceiling Panels and...
Heat Transfer Warehouse (HTW), a leading distributor of heat transfer materials, has recently moved its office location in Fargo, North Dakota. Heat Transfer Warehouse has had great success with their distribution of heat transfer products used in the garment and textile decoration industry. After opening in Fargo, ND in 2010, Heat Transfer Warehouse has outgrown its original office/warehouse location...
ONYX Graphics, Inc., announced it has added support for Mimaki® JV400 printers. The driver is available for all ONYX Graphics version 1.2 / 10.2 workflow solutions software products. The Mimaki JV400 is available in two variations. The JV400 LX printer may be configured with water-based white latex ink. The five-color mode printer incorporates lower ink curing temperatures allowing users...
Trotec Laser, Inc., a leading international provider of advanced laser equipment for a range of applications (from laser cutting and engraving to industrial marking), has announced today that they have acquired a new building in Canton, Michigan and will be moving into their expanded space by May 20, 2013. Trotec Laser, Inc., was established in the US in Mississippi...
