Every industry is spurred forward by new technology. New thoughts lead to new designs and advancements in tech lead to increased efficiency in the workplace and more effective installations. In the signage industry, the meaning of “new technology” encompasses a lot of things. There are channel letters, wall graphics, digital signage, LED installations, vehicle wraps, carved signage, ADA signs...
Image360 Westminster MD, a provider of custom graphic solutions for businesses and organizations in their area, is now under new ownership. With local entrepreneurs Christi Lorenzo and Cody Murray at the helm, the company is entering a dynamic new phase of growth.
Christi is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the signage industry. Her extensive expertise...
Sign manufacturing, particularly channel letter production, has significantly evolved from the era of manual craftsmanship by highly skilled artisans. The introduction of computers in the 20th century transformed the industry, enabling the use of Computer-Controlled Equipment (CNC).
CNC machines are now employed to cut materials (routers) and bend returns (CNC letter bending machines). Additionally, computer design software facilitates the creation...
Social media is a must-have advertising tool for small businesses looking to help spread the word about their offerings and their projects. Clay McDaniel, the current VP of Digital Partnerships at Vista and former CEO of Ripl, has plenty of experience in the best ways of utilizing social media and has plenty of words of wisdom to make sure...
Stepping into a leadership role at your sign shop—whether as a team lead, manager, or business owner—comes with its own set of challenges. The transition from employee to leader can be stressful, requiring a shift in mindset and responsibility. However, embracing this challenge puts you in a position to make a real impact—not only on the success of your...
Spandex, which creates signage in the construction, architecture and automotive sector, streamlined its waste operations in February last year.
Since then the site in Aztec West, which employs 100 staff including 20 in its warehouse, has significantly reduced non-recyclable waste, with Grundon reporting a total of just over 48 tonnes in the 12 months leading up to February 2025.
“We’re really...
Kōr Visual Group's Scott Cutcher joins SBI's Alex Marcheschi in a new video interview series, "Sign Stories," to discuss the Trump Tariff's effects on the signage industry and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7k0CN4UgGU&t=643s
Cutcher brings decades of signage experience to the table and has seen the industry fluctuate and overcome challenges, from the 2008 financial crisis, to COVID and more. Listen to learn...
Imagine this: your company has just designed a creative sign, one that is perfect to drive business to your customer’s facility. But city codes won’t allow the sign to be installed.
It’s an all-too-common occurrence, particularly in cities where sign codes are overly restrictive. And it impacts sign companies of all sizes, specialties and regions.
Because of the high cost to...
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? I did! My resolution is to read more in 2025 and so far I’m off to a great start! I’m here to share some major nuggets from my two most recent reads: “Building A Story Brand” by Donald Miller and “The Go- Giver” by Bob Burg and John David Mann.
Let’s dive into...
Digital signage and digital scoreboards play a vital role in keeping attendees of sporting events, concerts and speaking sessions engaged and active. These days, the possibilities seem endless as wraparound LED screens wow attendees of events in arenas and stadiums across the world. Major players in the space like Daktronics, SNA Displays, ThinkSIGN, Watchfire and more are constantly developing...
