For over 8 years and counting, Bob Bean has been the proud owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Londonderry, New Hampshire located at 44 Nashua Road, Unit 18. When Bob purchased the business in October of 2015, he followed the Minuteman Press system and immediately became involved with several community groups and organizations. Thanks to Bob’s hard work and...
To bring a new view to training rooms and a board room in Norman, Oklahoma, Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, manufactured and installed three narrow pixel pitch LED video displays at Oklahoma Electric Cooperative and OEC Fiber (OEC) this year. The project includes a 10-year warranty for all displays to ensure they are operating as expected for years to come. Boardroom...
Nekoosa, a manufacturer of specialty print media for the sign and graphics industry, announces Nekoosa Glass Finishes™, a new portfolio of printable and plottable window films designed for privacy and finishing purposes on the interior and exterior of commercial buildings. Available in Deep Etch, Light Etch, Dusted Crystal, Frost, Sand Blast and Sand Matte finishes, each film offers a...
Crystal Nixel Wrigley Field
Nanolumens, world-class creators of True Curve LED displays, announced the winner for their eighth-annual Crystal Nixel Awards. This year’s award goes to McCann Systems and Gensler for their DraftKings Sportsbook installation at Wrigley Field. This colossally curved dvLED display features an expansive 2,000-square-foot curved videowall with a bottom ticker that scrolls through scores, headlines, betting odds, and other stats. “As partners...
Alberta-based print service provider Carbon Graphics Group recently used Drytac ViziPrint Deco + to produce a striking set of window graphics as part of a major project for Norquest College. Operating out of locations in both Edmonton and Calgary, Carbon Graphics Group – which has been in business since 1979 – offers everything from small-format digital printing to full-service large format digital printing...
cavlo wave event
cavlo, a trades-only event for members of the professional audio, video, and lighting community and WAVE, an AVL event that focuses on utilizing Audio, Video, and Lighting to increase congregation engagement, have teamed up to bring together the WAVE event at the cavlo event in Nashville, TN this April 2-3, 2024. “WAVE is honored to partner with the cavlo event. We...
Year in Review
It is always important to take stock at the end of the year. Hopefully you’re doing that with your business—considering what worked, what didn’t, and what lessons were learned along the way. When looking at ISA’s advocacy work in 2023, there are plenty of lessons learned this year that will lead to continued success in the coming year. Here’s what...
Video Scorer's Table
Watchfire, a leading scoreboard and videoboard manufacturer, will showcase its scoring and timing systems at the National Athletic Directors Conference & Exhibit (NADCE) hosted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The event provides a platform for interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to explore a range of innovative sports products. The 2023 show will take place December 15-19...
2024 Equipment Purchasing Outlook
Sign Builder Illustrated recently invited readers with purchasing power to take part in an online survey detailing their plans for equipment purchases and more for 2024. More than 200 professionals responded. We hope these results help you gauge how you compare. Let’s start with general demographics: Respondents described their sign companies as Full-Service (73.7%), Print Provider (6.6%), and Electric/Dimensional (4.6%),...
December 2023 Digital Edition
The December 2023 digital edition of Sign Builder Illustrated is now available to read! This issue provides some insight into some of the hottest equipment and material trends that sign makers need to be aware of heading in 2024, as well as a look back at some of the issues that affected the industry in 2023. Digital signage and message...




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