Safety and training were the dominant themes at the IPAF Summit held in the U.S. for the first time on March 26, 2013 in Miami, Florida. Several speakers called for pressing changes in the US powered access industry to keep it safe and efficient. Jordan Barab, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, shared OSHA...
ISA International Sign Expo 2013 has closed as one for the record books. For the first time ever, the exhibit hall floor topped 202,000 square feet and was a total sell-out. Education attendance was significantly higher than in previous years, with many courses standing-room only. Overall attendance surpassed 2011 and 2012 figures and approached the all-time record with over...
Eastern Sign Industries, a leading photoluminescent supplier and architectural sign fabricator in the tri-state area, recently designed and fabricated a soaring crane out of World Trade Center steel that is now what the Kyodo News calls “the first monument of significance from the international community, to Japan’s disaster stricken northeast region.” The project was initiated by Mr. Lee Ielpi,...
Creative Banner Assemblies is showcasing their ShowStopper Standard Event Tent in April’s monthly promotion with 4th column pricing, making it the perfect time to purchase an event tent for upcoming spring and summer events. Creative Banner’s ShowStopper Event Tents are designed to resist scratches and rust, and feature ABS filled nylon joints that are thicker and more durable than...
In just a few days, the United States Sign Council will be travelling to Chicago, Illinois to represent the sign industry at the American Planners Association (APA) Convention to be held April 13, 14, and 15. The USSC will be distributing, free of charge, a CD that not only contains the USSC Model Code but also all of our research studies...
EFI™, a world leader in customer-focused printing innovation, today announced that Dublin, California-based AMP Printing purchased the EFI VUTEk® HS100 Pro UV inkjet press on display at the 2013 ISA International Sign Expo in Las Vegas. AMP decided to add a new press to meet surging demand for superwide printing. Company Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Main...
According to studies, consumer awareness and sales of products rise significantly when highlighted with an appropriate source of lighting, as opposed to similar presentation without being lit under otherwise equal conditions. Outwater introduces its new series of LED Standoffs for Signage & Displays, a novel concept that utilizes the acrylic or Plexiglas sign holders to which the Standoffs...
Businesses and professionals in Boca Raton, Florida are about to get branded! Signs Now Boca Raton opened on February 5, 2013 at 6560 East Rogers Circle in Boca Raton. The 3,000-square foot facility will employ a team of seven people. After spending the last three years in Margate, the Boca Raton franchise of the national signage company is relocating...
PrinterEvolution, the Colorado-based wide and grand format printer manufacturer, introduced four new products at the ISA show. The new lineup of innovative products includes an addition to the pioneering Evo33 Series and three products in the newly launched commercial Neo Series.Evo Series printers are industrial, 10-foot printers that utilize a Dimatix Q-class VersaDrop GreyScale head with 10, 20, 30pL...
Heat Transfer Warehouse (HTW), a leading distributor of heat transfer materials, has recently announced the opening of their third warehouse location in the Cincinnati metro area. Heat Transfer Warehouse has had great success with their distribution of heat transfer products used in garment and textile decoration industry. After opening locations in Fargo, ND; Las Vegas, NV; and now the...
