InteliCoat Technologies®, a world leader in coated paper, film, and specialty substrates for digital imaging applications, has announced the appointment of Chris McInerney as president and chief executive officer of the company, effective immediately. A twenty-five-plus-year industry veteran, McInerney brings a deep understanding of the wide format market combined with a proven track record of success to position the...
In an effort of continued investment in its members, Dscoop is proud to introduce a new “marketing and creative” educational series at this year’s Dscoop8 conference, “Spark”. This innovative track is designed to further educate creatives and graphic designers that work with Dscoop member companies both internally and externally. Additionally the sessions are meant to show how award-winning creative...
There is no statistical relationship between the installation of electronic message centers (EMCs) and a subsequent increase in traffic accidents, according to a new study conducted by the Texas Engineering Extension Service at Texas A&M University, which included 135 signs in four states. This conclusion is based on an analysis of crash/accident data from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA)...
A new board of directors and slate of program committee chairs have been tapped to guide the International Sign Association throughout 2013. The new volunteer board reflects recent membership changes aimed at better aligning the national and local levels. “We have reconfigured our board of directors to better serve the needs of the on-premise sign industry,”...
Printworkers, the premier niche job board for premedia, digital, and traditional print professionals, announces that it has launched a redesigned Web site. The goal of the site redesign was to streamline the user interface and improve options for both employers and job seekers. Sections for job seekers and employers are more clearly defined and mapped out for optimum use....
For the first time in the United States, Information Management Institute offers its course, Ink Jet Deposition Course - Functional Material Deposition by Ink Jet on January 28-29, 2013 at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites in Scottsdale (Phoenix), Arizona. Complete program information and online registration is available at www.imiconf.com. According to IMI President Al Keene,...
Vista System International unveiled accessories to create custom designed wall signs that fit any project. The accessories serve as an example of the endless variety of products available by using the MCFT (Modular Curved Frame Technology) concept. The new accessories take advantage of the extreme flexibility of Vista System's MCFT catalog products to create new designs, including a wall...
Supermarkets, clothing store chains, and other retail outlets need clear signage with messaging that’s sharply and professionally printed to draw in customers. However, signs, posters, or banners that are printed on both sides of a single piece of paperboard may bleed through to either side if the proper technology is not used. The effect will be accentuated in the...
3M Commercial Graphics adds six additional colors to its line of 3M™ Scotchprint® Wrap Film Series 1080. The new colors include: Satin White 1080-S10 Satin Pearl White 1080-SP10 Matte Royal Purple 1080-M38 Matte Red 1080-M13 Matte Yellow 1080-M15 Matte Apple Green 1080-M196 These six new additions expand film series 1080 to a total of 46 finish, texture,...
Mutoh America, Inc., a leading manufacturer in wide format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced its partnership with Avery Dennison to offer the Car Wrap Training Program in ten cities across the United States in 2013. Classes will be hosted by master installer, Justin Pate. Dates and locations for the 2013 course schedule are as follows (details can be...
