There’s something nostalgic about a wood sign. So it really should not be surprising that people want to have signs that appear to be made out of wood but without the drawbacks—rotting, warping, or deteriorating.
Brian Quinter of Quint Creative Signs in Piqua, Ohio has created hundreds of faux-wood grain textured signs from Precision Board HDU so it’s become almost...
Sign shops may think they understand the sales model in our industry—manufacturers supply their products through distributors who then provide them to sign shops.
However there is a role in our industry that is gaining more and more attention—that of manufacturer’s reps.“A manufacturer’s rep is the outsourcing of a function to an independent firm so can focus on their...
Epson has launched its TrueOrder Kitchen Order Display system, including features for POS integration. According to a press release from the company, the system is designed for integration with POS systems that are compatible with an Epson printer, and it is designed for QSR and small-restaurant environments with fewer than 10 stations. The system includes options for kitchen, expediter,...
PPDS announced the latest expansion of its North American business with the grand opening of its new PPDS Master Showroom experience center on the outskirts of New York City.
Located in Fairfield, NJ – a short drive from Midtown Manhattan – the new state-of-the-art multidisciplinary venue is the second PPDS Master Showroom to be opened globally, and the ninth in...
According to Independent Mail, the Anderson, South Carolina County Development Standards and Environmental Department recently removed around 500 signs from Anderson County. None removed were political signs.
"We don't mess with the political signs, and the individuals who are putting those out should pick them back up,'' Matthew Stipe, senior code enforcement officer, told Independent Mail.
"We document the signs by...
Fast growth is of course great for business, but will you able to scale your capabilities with that growth when it arrives? Installation capabilities drive growth in the signage business and your service trucks make the action happen.
FASTSIGNS of Bloomington, Indiana, purchased Hi-Rise Sign & Lighting Solutions and suddenly, Mike Richardson found himself knee-deep in the installation and service...
Mimaki USA has introduced the CJV200 Series of eco-solvent print & cut devices. The Mimaki CJV200 Series is the next generation of the company’s popular print & cut devices. This entry-level series, available in 32-, 54- and 64-inch widths, provides a universal printing device capable of easily producing indoor and outdoor display graphics. It offers improved throughput with nearly...
The Sign Association of Canada is thrilled to announce an exciting evolution in its annual event: Sign Experience Canada. This two-day conference-style gathering is set to replace the traditional trade show format with a new experience focused on deeper engagement and real-time opportunities for both supplier members and attendees. As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Sign Association of...
Watch our interview with EFI VP of Worldwide Marketing Ken Hanulec as he details his outlook on the printing market, new products from the company, technical support and more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3i_NOc3wZo
How many times have you wondered how your competitor could afford to sell a job at a ridiculously low price?
In many cases, the other guy actually can’t afford it. While these shops may cover their direct material and labor costs, they may not have allocated a reasonable share of the overhead.
Eventually many of these businesses lose enough money that...
