Signarama and Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions are offering entrepreneurs an opportunity to drive their business forward with the “Wrap Up the Competition” contest, jointly sponsored by the industry leading brands. Entries are now open and will be accepted through Friday, June 30 for a chance to win a car wrap valued at up to $5,000. Two winners will be...
Experienced classroom instructor Tom Lamont of Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, Massachusetts has partnered with Tech-Ed and Roland DGA to offer a course to other instructors on how to start or run a graphic technologies program at your school. For year, Lamont has successfully taught students at his school about the art and technologies of...
Last year, FASTSIGNS announced a rebrand with the “Make Your Statement” campaign. The multi-channel campaign, which included TV, online video, social, email, and branding, showcased how FASTSIGNS can help customers make their statement with signs and graphics that can transform a space or business environment.
With the assistance of Rodgers Townsend and based on market research conducted by MDRG, the...
PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the U.S., announces the release of six new industry-leading iLEARNING+ online courses.
iLEARNING+ is a robust collection of the most complete educational offerings and resources for the printing industry, including courses, certifications, reports on industry trends and best business practices; all easily accessed on the e-learning platform....
In the latest episode of the “Behind the Signs” podcast, Sign Builder Illustrated contributing writer and Sign Tracker founder Joe Arenella talks with Evan Zebley, the face behind Minuteman Press, and finds out how his story-driven videos are creating a sense of loyalty and community for his sign shop—as well as the impact this storytelling has had on building...
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, the father-and-son team of Tony and David Marder held their official Grand Opening at their Minuteman Press franchise print shop located at 495 East Long Avenue in Gastonia, North Carolina. The event was sponsored by the Gaston Business Association and had a fiesta theme that included margaritas, festive appetizers, a food truck, and a...
When fans attend baseball games at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, they are welcomed by two new LED displays that were designed, manufactured and installed by Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) for the Albuquerque Isotopes. The displays were installed late in 2022 and are entertaining and informing audiences at events held at the ballpark.
“The fan...
Over its 5-day run, LightFair registered more than 11,500 attendees from across the world for education, discovery, and networking at its LightFair 2023 Trade Show and Conference, held May 21-25 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
“Lightfair lit up New York City, with over 100 well-received Conference sessions, 30-plus exhibit floor educational opportunities, and 320-plus Tradeshow exhibits,”...
Global technology leader Epson has announced a partnership with The 5 Gyres Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering action against the global crisis of plastic pollution through science, education, and advocacy. Through the partnership, Epson will focus on raising awareness of plastic pollution and identify solutions for customers to reduce plastics in their work and home.
“There is no...
Mactac®, a LINTEC Company, announces it has completed the acquisition of Label Supply, headquartered in Ontario, Canada. Label Supply has been servicing the Canadian roll label market for more than three decades.
The asset purchase consists of an established, turnkey facility with eleven finishing assets, a comprehensive transportation/shipping fleet, a robust laboratory and technical resource group, and an in-house ink partner. With...
