| Vol. 6, No. 22 | November 29, 2011 |
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This Month’s SBI Trivia Question Stumper:
According to the 2011 SGIA Financial Outlook & Business Growth Plan Report, what did over 50% of graphic and sign companies add to help fuel business growth?
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HOT TOPIC:
How Will New Incandescent Bulb Regulations Affect the Sign Industry?
Find out how new lighting standards and restrictions on light output going into effect in 2012 may impact our industry. |
Rowmark Mourns the Passing of Jeri Bjorling
Jeri Bjorling will always be remembered for the positive energy and optimism she brought to our industry and everything she took on.
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General LED Launches Multi-Divisional Web sites
General LED launches three new Web sites that are more user friendly and consistent in look.
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LSI Displays a Winning Choice for US Bank Arena
LSI goes for the goal in a recent partnership with the US Bank Arena. Get the details on what displays LSI is adding and updating in the facility.
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The Digital Signage Expo’s Keynote “Digital Signage: Eyes on the Future” will feature four experts discussing the future of the technology. Get a look at specific talking points here.
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WAND Corporation takes home a DSA Crown Award for excellence in digital content. Learn about the project that earned the award. |
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Check in here for the latest appointments, partnerships, and new openings from companies in the industry.
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DECEMBER
December 1-3: USSC Sign World International returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. For advance information, call 215/785-1920 or visit www.ussc.org.
JANUARY
January 16-18: ASI Show Orlando, the ad specialty industry’s number-one meeting place, is scheduled for the Orange County Convention Center in Florida. For more details, log on to www.asishow.com.
MARCH
March 1-3: The thirty-seventh annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) will be held in Miami Beach, Florida. GOA is one of the printing industry’s largest, annual combined exposition and education events in the US. To learn how to attend, visit www.graphicsoftheamericas.com.
March 1-3: FESPA Americas 2012 will be taking place in Miami Beach, Florida. For more information, browse www.fespa.com.
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Athletic Feats of Signage
When the Bowling Green State University’s Falcons needed indoor/outdoor identification signage for its new athletic center, Toledo Sign Company swooped in for the win. Get the details on how the sign shop finished the job without rustling a feather.
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Wilkie Mfg. L.L.C.—
Builder of high-performance Aerial Ladders and remote Service Cranes. Call 405-235-0920 for more information.
http://www.wilkiemfg.com
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Chief Enterprises—
Contact Chief Enterprises, Inc. for your Letter Lok Fastening Equipment. The only equipment to fasten channel letters with UL recognized tooling. For additional information regarding our fastening equipment, channel letter coils, and aluminum or steel sign blanks, visit:
http://www.chief-mm.com
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T.O. Wholesale Screen Printing —
Coroplast 100 18×12’s $89, 100 24×18’s $145 – 3 Day Production – Low Price – Top Quality. Corrugated Plastic, Aluminum & More. Call 888-509-7446 today!
http://www.targetomaha.com/signbuilder
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This Month’s Trivia Answer:
The 2011 SGIA Financial Outlook & Business Growth Plan Report said that over 50% of graphic and sign companies added graphic imaging equipment/technology to help fuel growth of their companies in 2011. The report also shows that most respondents expect 10-14% sales growth in the coming 2012 year.
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For in-depth coverage of these topics and other sign industry topics, check out
ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS:
Coming up in the December USSC Show 2011 issue of Sign Builder Illustrated, feature articles on:
Sign Making Innovation Award Winner Article
CNC Router Projects
Digital Printing for Backlit Displays
LED Modules/Tubes Border Lighting
Service Equipment Maintenance
Vehicle Graphics Installation
Video Displays Marketing
Vinyl Lamination
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS and SUBSCRIBERS:
Coming up in the January 2012 issue of Sign Builder Illustrated, feature articles on:
Special Section: Going Green in the Sign Shop
Sandblasted/Decorated Cedar/Redwood
Digital Printing Trends & Technologies
Monuments Design
Paint Application
Vinyl Lamination
Contact your ad sales representative to reserve your space today.
As the premier e-newsletter for the sign industry, SBI Update encourages readers to send feedback on what you like, what you’d like to see, and any other comments you might have. To do so, send an e-mail to Associate Editor Ashley Bray at [email protected].
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Print 103″ width for under $60,000
The new Mimaki JV34-260 super wide-format inkjet printer produces outstanding results for indoor/outdoor applications using water-based solvent or sublimation inks on a wide variety of substrates including fabrics. The JV34-260 features a maximum 103-inch printing width and is capable of printing up to 323 sq ft/hr. It also employs variable dot, high-resolution technology for smooth gradations, photo-quality images, and sharp text. Click HERE or call 888-530-3988 for more info.
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Tetra MAX LED Lighting System
GE Lighting Solutions’ new and improved Tetra MAX LED systems offer improved brightness as well as a wider viewing angle, allowing you to maximize brightness while minimizing the amount of materials needed in medium-sized channel letters. This channel letter solution is designed for the easiest possible installation and operation.
Tetra MAX
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Stimpson Self-Piercing Grommets and Washers
Stimpson Self-Piercing Grommets when set with their matching washers, pierce and set in a single action without the need for a pre-punched hole. Stimpson Self-Piercing Grommets and Washers are available in brass and can be furnished with a nickel or dull black chemical finish. They can be set with Stimpson’s “No Hole Needed” tooling or with the existing self-piercing tooling widely available in the marketplace. Stimpson Grommets and Washers are unmatched for quality and supported by on-time delivery and attractive pricing. Please call one of our Customer Service Representatives at 877-765-0748 or visit www.stimpson.com.
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TSF-45 is a tough yet flexible product that adds texture, protection, and value to your signs. Use it right out of the can to create the look of wood grain and many other textures. Blend different sign elements or dress up steel poles. TSF-45 is part of a system of adhesives, primers, and texturing products made specifically for Precision Board Plus. Go to www.precisionboard.com or call 1-800-845-0745 for more information.
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Going Green? Go LED Power! Class 2 / UL 879 SAM / UL 8750 (LED Power Source)
Mean Well’s 3,000 Power Supply models have been serving worldwide customers, since 1982. If you are thinking green, Mean Well’s LED Power Supplies have 9 series with dozens of models, which will provide the best power solutions for your needs.
Mean Well
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Free up your CNC router! The Hendrick VSA ACM Duo vertical panel saw is the complete all-in-one ACM solution; providing full rip and cross-cut capacity for panel sizing and auto changeover for channel grooving of aluminum composite panels. CUT | GROOVE | BEND.
Learn More…
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