As World War II raged on, a group of sign company professionals gathered to discuss ways that they could help grow their industry. Out of that meeting, and under the direction of Executive Secretary Maury Ely, the National Electric Sign Association (NESA) was born on January 11, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. Reflecting the growth in … Read more →
Summa, a leading Belgium-based manufacturer of high-end cutting plotters (with offices in Beverly, Massachusetts), has unveiled two new sizes of flatbed finishing systems. The new F3232 and F3220 are based on the proven technology of the OEM’s Summa F Series. “Through the expansion of our flatbed series, Summa strives to improve the synergy with the … Read more →
The aim of the 10-day project at the Core Shopping Centre in Calgary, Alberta, was to promote the first Men’s ATP Tennis event in that city, which took place at the Alberta Tennis Centre. Called the Calgary National Bank Challenger, the October event was part of the ATP Challenger Tour – a series of tournaments … Read more →
Fujifilm’s new Acuity Ultra is a super-wide UV roll-to-roll printer that offers increased size and improved print quality to make the production of high-end interior graphics much more profitable. It’s available in 126” (3.2 m) and 197” (5 m) models. Utilizing Fujifilm’s new Uvijet GS inks with a 3.5-picolitre drop size that ensures high quality … Read more →
The sign, graphics and visual communications industry is enjoying a strong 2018, thanks to an easing of uncertainty surrounding commodity prices and a stronger U.S. economy, according to the International Sign Association (ISA, Alexandria, Virginia). Plus, the stronger economy will continue to push the industry forward in 2019, according to the ISA’s Sign Industry Quarterly … Read more →
Included with our September printed issue, subscribers will discover our free, first-ever 40-page Wide-Format Guide – created not only to keep you up to date on this lucrative and expanding multi-billion-dollar market, but as a quick-reference for the months and years to come. If you’re looking to expand into wide-format printing, or are already involved, … Read more →
The Vomela Companies (St. Paul, Minnesota), one of the largest printers in the United States with over 20 locations across North America, has just created the single largest printed graphic in the company’s history for global science brand 3M. Vomela was tasked with wrapping 3M’s highly visible headquarters in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/Saint Paul) as … Read more →
An executive summary of recent Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends research identifies opportunities for printers to expand into adjacent markets. Looking for BIG Opportunity in Graphic Communications & Specialty Printing, was produced by the International Sign Association and sponsored by EFI. Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends recently surveyed more than 300 companies, including commercial printers, sign shops, … Read more →
HP’s latest wide-format device is the HP Latex R2000 Printer that the OEM has characterized as “the first hybrid solution for rigid and flexible sign and display printing in one device.” HP announced its new Rigid Technology at the ISA Sign Expo in March, highlighting how customers “will now be able to expand their services … Read more →
LexJet (Sarasota, Florida) has launched two new products for printers in the wide-format market. Its PVC-free LexJet FlexTek is a versatile, easy-to-handle option available in solvent and aqueous versions. FlexTek is a new, multi-functional material that performs for a variety of uses, from canvas to banners and beyond. The PVC-free, non-woven “technical fabric” is ideal … Read more →
The ability to produce specialty applications presents tremendous growth opportunities for commercial printers. But in order to capitalize on these, it’s essential said Canon, to have the right large-format printing solutions and technologies in place to meet customers’ requirements quickly and economically. A new whitepaper from Canon Solutions America examines the common large-format printing technologies … Read more →
Fastsigns International, a leading sign and graphics franchisor with more than 675 locations worldwide, recently recognized five Fastsigns franchisees for their local charitable works and community involvement as part of the company’s Fastsigns Cares initiative. Franchisees across Canada and the U.S. participated in local philanthropic efforts throughout 2017 – including providing free or discounted signs … Read more →