3M Commercial Graphics announces the 2012 schedule of its training, testing, and accreditation process for installers. Aimed at providing graphic professionals with the training to take their skills to the next level, 3M offers opportunities for companies to gain recognition through the 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company Program, and individuals through the 3M Preferred Graphics Installer Program. The...
The United States Sign Council honored Neal Wilcox of National Wholesale Signs in Tonawanda, NY with the Distinguished Service Award. The Award goes to an individual from the product manufacturer, distributor, manufacturer’s rep, or service support categories of membership. The USSC Board recognizes that without the support of this individual, it would be difficult to provide the many...
Learn some easy cleaning and maintenance tips that will help to extend the working life of your Roland printer and increase its dependability as part of the Maintenance Lab GSG is offering at its Dallas location on Friday, June 15 from 9 am-12 pm. Instructors trained by Roland will guide you through the steps of cleaning, diagnosing problems,...
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, is excited to unveil its full line of professional LED displays in the U.S., now available in screen size classes of 60-, 70- (69-1/2-inch diagonal) and 80-inch at the 2012 Digital Signage Expo. You can see the new line of LED displays at the Sharp booth...
The 2012 SEGD International Symposium: Design, Innovation, Collaboration is being held in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum and coincides with its much-anticipated exhibition British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age. Acclaimed architect David Adjaye and iconic British industrial designer Kenneth Grange will headline SEGD’s 2012 International Symposium April 27 in London. Adjaye, principal of the...
Gemini Incorporated was recently presented with the Vendor of the Year Award at the 2012 Signs By Tomorrow (SBT) National Meeting, which was held February 15-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gemini’s excellent products, customer service, pricing, reliability, and delivery, led SBT to choose the company for the award. “We are proud of being named vendor of the year...
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. has received the 2012 SGIA Sustainability Recognition Award for the second consecutive year. The Sustainability Recognition Awards recognize member companies that develop a sustainable business ethic, requiring a strong commitment from not only company management, but also its workforce. Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. has a long-term sustainability vision, which includes investments in...
Broadcast International (BCST.OB) announced today the deployment of a “first-of-its-kind” digital signage network by Zions Bank. The network—driven by an enhanced version of the Company’s MMS (Managed Media Service 2.5) Platform—replaces virtually 90 percent of the institution’s printed marketing collateral with a digital solution consisting of digital signage and posters, tablets, and music with messaging. The network also...
Arlon is excited to announce the availability of downloadable color palettes for Series 2100 Opaque Cast Vinyl and Series 2500 Translucent Cast Vinyl Film. The palettes for these products lines are downloadable and available on the Arlon Web site at http://www.arlon.com/ColorPalettes for the following software programs: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Corel Draw, Flexi, and SignLab. These palettes will...
What started out as a high school graduation project has now evolved into a full-time business for one savvy, young businessman, Shane McGinley, founder of Mini Backboards—a manufacturer of the hottest, most unique product to hit the basketball award and gift decor market in years. After encouragement from teachers and family (including an avid basketball-playing brother), McGinley, with...
