Ottawa, Ontario—Corel has announced the newest edition of the company’s technical graphics software, Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite X5. Designed for technical illustrators and technical graphic users alike, this new version contains key enhancements to precision tools, extended 3D visualization capabilities, new format support for enterprise standards such as WebCGM 2 and S1000D, and, for the first time, the renowned...
Torrance, California—In fulfilling its mission of aggregating products and services that reduce energy expenses for its customers, Mukherji Energy Management Associates considers using state-of-the-art, energy-efficient LEDs a no-brainer. So the Southern California consulting firm was not surprised with the energy cost savings it observed at a small-scale beta site in a large homeowners’ maintenance corporation—population 24,000—located...
Jim HingstTo many of his peers in the sign industry, Sal Cabrera has earned the well-deserved reputation as the “Gorilla Glue Guy.” Over the years, Cabrera has innovated new applications and perfected new procedures for Gorilla Glue gilding. Instead of using traditional size, he uses curing Gorilla Glue as his adherent, applying the gold leaf directly to the tacky...
Bruce AmaroSteel and aluminum sign cabinets—or “cans” or “box signs,” as some builders call them—are to the sign industry what the wheel is to Detroit. They are standard fare that looks simple but that are actually compiled from a myriad of specs, each with a different application. And like wheels, sizes of sign cabinets vary in all three dimensions:...
Jeff WootenAlthough vinyl is an important consideration, it’s really the art that’s the driving force behind vehicle wraps and what consumers notice. Because of this, shops should realize that the wrapping process starts at the design stage. “When a client wants to know ‘what it could look like’ and ‘what can you show me,’ the work starts right then,”...
Mike Antoniak When there’s renovation or construction of a sports arena or stadium anywhere within reach of Lawrence, Kansas, Star Signs LLC plays its role as a “major league” contender for the sign business: interior and exterior signs, architectural elements, environmental and display graphics, custom fabrication, and installations. “We have the experience that enables us to bring confidence to...
Louisville, Colorado—Zeon Corporation, the Colorado-based maker of neon, LED, and sustainable custom-designed POS. Scot Rockafellow and Vanessa Dinan will lead inside sales for Zeon effective November 1, responsible for covering key sales territories which will include adding new customers, calling on existing customers, guiding Zeon clients through the interactive sign design and...
