MaxLite®, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of innovative LED products, announces the addition of its 4” LED Recessed Downlight Retrofits to the ENERGY STAR® list of qualified lighting products. “Our Energy Star rated LED Recessed Downlight Retrofits reinforce MaxLite’s commitment to supplying energy efficient, attractive, lighting fixtures,” said MaxLite’s Vice President of Product Marketing and Engineering Pat Treadway....
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, has announced NanoLumens as one of its Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. It is the second time in four years that NanoLumens of Atlanta, Georgia has been cited by TAG for its groundbreaking LED display technology....
The International Sign Association’s (ISA) advocacy work on behalf of its members has earned an important exemption for sign manufacturers and end-users. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the organization responsible for developing new standards for energy efficiency of new or substantially renovated commercial buildings, recently incorporated specific exemptions for electric signs in the...
The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) announces the launch of the GAERF 2013 Student Design Competition themed “Forever Print." Although we live in a “digital age,” we continue to be surrounded by printed material because certain kinds of information are best conveyed in print and proven to be the most effective way to market and sell products....
OKI Data Americas announces development of a new series of high-performance, smart A4 color multifunction printers (MFPs) in the mid-workgroup segment – the MC770 and MC780 series – with four available configurations. The different feature sets offer a number of useful options which deliver greater opportunity and competitive advantages for the channel. All models feature an embedded open application...
Kafko International has introduced eco-friendly Oil Eater Original cleaner/degreaser which quickly disperses grease, oil and grime from machinery, engines, tools, concrete floors, walls, and much more. The highly concentrated, alkaline-based cleaner is formulated to eliminate the need for multiple cleaning solutions. It can also be used in parts cleaning and pressure washing machines. Oil Eater is a water-based, high-powered...
FLEXcon, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, has announced it has been selected by Largeprinting.com to create custom graphics for the College Basketball Experience. FLEXcon’s wall, window, and floor graphic products allow casual and “hard core” fans to immerse themselves in the game of college basketball. Engaging visuals, brought to life by Largeprinting.com with material supplied by FLEXcon,...
The Digital Signage Federation®, the only independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, will host four regional evening "meet and greet" events in 2013. These will be designed to: + Facilitate networking and business opportunity among local industry professionals; and + Support the DSF's educational and member outreach in key markets that have evidenced growth...
Specialty imaging leaders gathered two weeks ago in Innisbrook Palm Harbor, Florida for SGIA’s annual SPIRE meeting, to discuss graphics trends and innovations, as well as strategies on sales compensation. Through its decades-long existence, SPIRE has continued to provide unmatched educational and networking opportunities, and the 2013 meeting proved no exception. “The SPIRE meeting again proved...
Sign Builder Illustrated columnist Jim Hingst writes in his latest “Hingst’s Sign Post” blog: “As a leading manufacturer of premasks, application tape, and surface protection maskings, RTape has developed several products for screen print and digital print applications. The four premasks and prespacing tapes I will talk about are in stock and are available in the most commonly used...
