To celebrate spring and emphasize a commitment to sustainability, Volkswagen Canada has commissioned a series of branded pollution-eating paint murals.
The first mural at 144 Ossington Avenue in Toronto showcases the work of local artist Ronaldo. The three murals will cover 5,600 square feet of otherwise blank wall space with pollution-eating paint that absorbs carbon dioxide.
"We've made significant progress as...
Fiery LLC recently unveiled new AI-driven features, including Fiery InkWise for ink stock management and an intelligent job ticketing assistant.
Fiery InkWise addresses the complexities of manual ink management by introducing an AI-powered assistant. That assistant predicts when and how much ink should be ordered, allowing customers to keep reduced inventory levels. Meanwhile, the new AI-driven job ticketing feature analyzes...
Commerce City, Colorado city council members have proposed a wayfinding signage project in hopes of building community pride and maintaining the city. But that’s not the whole story—they want to make sure the town’s residents have a say in the matter.
“Initial conversations brought up this idea of wayfinding signage as a way of helping community members and visitors not...
General Formulations introduced a new GF 885AE RoughMark Cast 2.0 mil/50 mic gloss white cast vinyl last month.
The print film material combines the company’s High-Tack Removable (HTR) adhesive technology with the performance of a gloss cast vinyl for multi-surface compatibility.
Whether on smooth or textured walls, or indoor or outdoor spaces, GF 885AE offers conformability, durability and removability, according to...
Drytac has appointed Anne Sierakowski as Product Manager in North America. Sierakowski will play a key role in product strategy development at Drytac. This will include assessing the market landscape for trends and emerging technologies, as well as conducting research to understand core customer needs.
Aside from this, Sierakowski will work closely with engineers and designers to ensure Drytac products...
Some North Carolina school kids have worked hard to protect their local wildlife with signage. As April came to a close, the island beach town of Emerald Isle introduced new signs designed by environmentally conscious elementary school students, a local news source reports.
The signs feature children’s drawings of wildlife that contain warnings about damaging the dunes, leaving trash behind...
PRINTING United Alliance has formed a partnership with the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), a technology, marketing and information provider in the promotional products industry.
The partnership allows members of both organizations to benefit from the increasing convergence of promotional products and print distributors, printing, and apparel and promo decoration.
“For the many printers and print distributors evaluating promo products or interested...
As the NFL Draft prepared to kick off its ceremonies in Detroit last month, the city made some steps to ramp up its signage. This meant new wayfinding signs downtown, and more, including new “Hollywood” style letters that read “D-E-T-R-O-I-T” along a popular roadway, Interstate 94.
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Detroit-based Fairmont Sign Company installed the signage, with each illuminated channel letter mounted on...
This feature was originally published in Sign Builder Illustrated‘s May 2024 edition.
It’s no shock there’s been an industry shift from real to faux neon. LED alternatives are shatter-resistant and energy efficient. They’re more flexible and easier to install. And they never need their gases refilled. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re always the most durable or design-appropriate option, especially on historic...
Sponsored Content: EFI's Director of Field and Channel Marketing, Dan Crnarich, joins SBI's Alex Marcheschi to discuss EFI's latest offerings for the market, how sign shops can integrate a printer into their shop, and EFI's remarkable R&D process, amongst other things.
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