SIMONA AG has been awarded the ‘Top 100’ quality mark for its outstanding achievements in the field of innovation, confirming its status as a leading innovator among the companies that make up Germany’s SME sector. The jury, led by project mentor Ranga Yogeshwar, was particularly impressed by the way SIMONA has integrated all staff at every level of seniority...
The International Sign Association (ISA) is partnering with The Manufacturing Institute to help address the manufacturing skills gap. The International Sign Association is the leading trade organization supporting, promoting, and improving the on-premise sign industry. The Manufacturing Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, is a leading authority on the attraction, qualification, and development of manufacturing talent....
As commercial real estate development continues its emphasis on pedestrian-scale mixed-use projects, retail businesses must consider their signage needs in locations that often don’t accommodate freestanding signs. In these places, awnings and other traditional sign forms represent an increasingly important tool available to the creative designer and sign company. But several additional challenges arise with this...
Although flexible magnet sheeting can be quickly and easily employed by sign makers such as yourself in plenty of different end-user applications—vehicle graphics, point-of-purchase campaigns, display decoration, etc.—your knowledge of this medium shouldn’t be limited to just cut-vinyl. Either through lack of education or communication, some sign professionals still might not be fully aware of how...
“Rivet brushes have a variety of applications other than merely burnishing vinyl around rivet heads. It's also a handy tool for applying vinyl onto corrugations and textured surfaces, such as banners with a heavy scrim, concrete, stucco or cinderblock. Old rivet brushes are great for scrubbing adhesive from rivet heads, while performing graphics removal work. “In applying graphics to banner...
Avery Dennison released a benchmark video and study demonstrating that Avery Dennison® Supreme Wrapping Film outperforms competitive wrapping films currently on the market. Independent applicators completed benchmark tests on perception of product and application performance comparing seven vehicle wrapping films from major manufacturers worldwide. “Avery Dennison customers around the world have told us that Supreme Wrapping Films are the best...
Jim Hingst writes: “What customer doesn’t want his job yesterday? And of course, the customer is always right. So why not give them what they want? “Your natural inclination is to print the job, laminate it, install the graphics and get paid. It makes good business sense, because if you don’t do it, your competitor will. ...
The International Sign Association and five member companies met with their congressional representatives this week as part of a larger initiative organized by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The 2013 Manufacturing Summit brings business professionals in the manufacturing sector to Capitol Hill to help build an understanding of the importance of manufacturing and its impact on the economy....
Bird-B-Gone Inc. announces the release of their new installation videos; now available on www.birdbgone.com and YouTube. The installation videos cover Bird Wire, Bird Spike, Bird Slope™, and Bird Jolt Flat Track™. Each video provides an informative overview of how to install these bird control products. “This is perfect for new installers who have the capability but need a little...
New York City artist Ryan McGinley shares a moment of tranquility with New Yorkers and visitors amidst the bustling streets of Times Square with his new video Varúð as part of the "Midnight Moment," a synchronized program on over fifteen of the largest digital signs in Times Square. McGinley's work will premiere just before midnight on July 1st and...
