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 →
HP is characterizing its new Latex R Series of wide-format printers as “the first true hybrid latex technology that merges HP’s renowned flexible printing capabilities into rigid printing. The HP Latex R Series brings the most vibrant colours into the rigid printing world, and pioneers white-ink capabilities with the introduction of HP Latex White Ink,” … Read more →
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has announced the launch of a new workshop focused on how to successfully run a business in the vinyl wrap industry. The new Business Boot Camp classes were developed in collaboration with wrap industry pioneers Justin Pate of The Wrap Institute, and John Duever of Vinyl Images and Design. The Boot … Read more →
Mutoh, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, has announced plans to launch its new VJ-1638UR 64-inch-wide UV-LED inkjet printer for the commercial print, and sign and display markets. Prior to the official launch from Japan, the VJ-1638UR was exhibited at the ISA (International Sign Association) Sign Expo 2018 that’s being held in Orlando, Florida … Read more →
The music industry may have it “rap” stars – but the real “wrap” stars (i.e. vehicle wrap) from our industry will gather at the ISA International Sign Expo 2018 to showcase their talents in a series of head-to-head competitions. The Ultimate Wrap Star 2018 Contest will take place each day that the tradeshow floor is … Read more →
InfoTrends (Weymouth, MA), a Division of Keypoint Intelligence, has released a new research study titled Looking for BIG Opportunity in Graphic Communications & Specialty Printing that identifies key trends, investments, opportunities, and best practices of firms that offer sign, display and specialty graphics. Over 300 respondents across five types of organizations (including commercial printers, digital … Read more →
Electronics For Imaging (EFI) has released two new high-speed inkjet signage and graphics printers – the 3.2-metre-wide (10.5-foot-wide) EFI VUTEk HS125 F4, and the VUTEk HS100 F4. The new products are the high-speed CMYK x 2 configuration models that EFI first announced at its recent Connect Users’ Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new inkjet … Read more →
Roland DGA has announced its 2018 schedule of Born to Wrap Workshops – highly interactive two-day and one-day classes designed to help vehicle-wrap designers, installers and shop owners take their abilities and operations to the next level. The hands-on workshops, sponsored by Avery Dennison, will be led by the vehicle wrap professionals from Louisville, Kentucky-based Digital … Read more →
Founded in 2000 as Lettra D.Sign Incorporated, Groupe Lettra (Boisbriand, Québec) recently installed an Agfa Aanpurna M3200i RTR (Roll-To-Roll) UV Inkjet Printer from Agfa Graphics Canada (Mississauga, Ontario). As a leader in large-size printing in Québec, the company specializes in all types of vehicle lettering, wide-format printing, posters, signs, banners, commercial stickers and much more. … Read more →
A day-long Executive Boot Camp, produced by Florida State University College of Business, will help sign, graphics and visual communications company leaders master the crucial skills required for success in today’s challenging signage and wide-format marketplace. The Boot Camp will be held Wednesday, March 21 as part of pre-conference workshops leading up to the ISA … Read more →