It's not often that a company can say that they came to the aid of James Bond, but that's exactly what NanoLumens® did recently when two of its high-tech NanoFlex™ 112-inch displays were featured on the black carpet of an after-party for a Toronto charity screening of the 23rd James Bond film Skyfall. The screening was held to benefit Dignitas...
New OSHA requirements calling for the certification of all crane operators by 2014 provide good cause for every sign company to revisit its safety practices and procedures when using trucks and cranes for sign installation or removal. "The sign industry has a unique set of safety needs due to the urban nature of their work," notes David Phillips, international...
Digital Signage Connection (DSC), the news and information portal launched by Digital Signage Expo as the year-round resource for the fast-paced digital signage, digital out-of-home and interactive technology industries, will present a new fall webinar on Thursday, November 29. Mike Hiatt, president of Dynamic Retailing, LLC, will present the free hour-long session during which he will...
LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) will produce its 2016 west-coast event in San Diego in a strategic move signaling continuing growth for the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting tradeshow and conference, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president and chief operating officer of LFI managing partner AMC, Inc. The 2016 staging at the San Diego Convention...
Heat Transfer Warehouse, a leading distributor of heat transfer materials, has recently announced the addition of Korean Rhinestones to their product line. Heat Transfer Warehouse has had great success with their distribution of heat transfer products used in garment and textile decoration industry. By adding rhinestone, Heat Transfer Warehouse will increase their offering as a one-stop-shop for garment decorators....
MaxLite® introduces new DesignLights™ Consortium (DLC)-certified Edge Lit LED Flat Panels featuring second generation LEDs that raise the bar for efficiency, quality and wattage reduction. MaxLite adds these new Edge Lit LED Flat Panels to its extensive list of DLC-approved LED indoor and outdoor luminaires that qualify for utility rebates across North America. "We are excited to roll out...
GMG, a leading developer and supplier of high-end color management software solutions, announces the commercial launch of GMG OpenColor, a software system that offers precise and predicable spot color simulation—and with less effort than other systems. While producing accurate color proofs for most print applications is a relatively easy process —particularly when using GMG ColorProof—creating accurate proofs for packaging...
Esko and Ryerson University's School of Graphic Communications Management (GCM) have announced that Esko has donated a significant amount of software and hardware to the school. Proclaimed on campus at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony overseen by Sheldon Levy, President and Vice Chancellor of Ryerson University, the donation will facilitate Ryerson's work to prepare students for careers as managers in...
FDC Graphic Films, Inc. is introducing a new value-priced calendered print media designed for everyday use. FDC Series 7203 is a high-quality PVC film that provides a great print at a great price. "We're pleased to introduce a lower priced film that still meets the everyday needs of sign makers. This new film provides a cost-effective...
MyVersaCAMM.com is offering a two-day in-shop class, hosted by Imprintables Warehouse, that teaches users how to maximize the productivity and profitability of a print-and-cut machine. The all-day sessions, led by Steven Jackson, education and major accounts sales representative, Imprintables Warehouse, offers a wealth of information on all aspects of digital decorating. The next class is scheduled for October 26-27....
