There is a tremendous movement in the SGIA community to focus on sustainable business practices. Many exhibiting companies at the 2012 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, October 18-20) have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability by supporting the Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) Partnership and actively promoting sustainability within their print manufacturing operations. The following companies are recognized for becoming SGP Leaders...
Visual Magnetics®, developer of the revolutionary Visual Magnetics Graphic System™ that matches magnetic-receptive technologies with high-quality print media, has announced the launch of its new Digital Veneers Collection of MagnaMedia, which will feature new woodgrain finish products with a 100 percent FSC certified cellulose base that is dye-sublimation printed with popular wood grain patterns then encapsulated in a durable...
3M Commercial Graphics is helping graphics manufacturers and sign builders embrace the future with LED lighting. New 3M™ Envision™ Translucent Films and 3M™ Envision™ Diffuser Films are industry breakthroughs—the first graphic films optimized for use with LEDs—letting graphics manufacturers achieve maximum sign face brightness while requiring fewer light sources. Now sign shops no longer need to add more LEDs...
InteliCoat Technologies®, a world leader in coated paper, film and specialty substrates for digital imaging applications, announces that it will be showcasing several new products and hosting a Magic® Ink Contest at the upcoming 2012 SGIA Expo in Las Vegas from October 18-20. This year marks InteliCoat's twentieth consecutive year as an SGIA member. InteliCoat's new products at SGIA...
A recently released and comprehensive scientific study, The Economic Value of On-Premise Signage, provides strong proof of the importance of signs to businesses. The study, a collaborative effort between the University of Cincinnati's School of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) and the Economics Center, was unveiled last week during the annual National Signage Research and Education Conference (NSREC)....
The National Signage Research & Education Conference (NSREC) held October 10-11, 2012 at the Kingsgate Marriott on the University of Cincinnati (UC) campus, presented comprehensive data about signage from numerous perspectives. Leading representatives from the University of Cincinnati, Texas A&M University and the University of Oklahoma provided the latest research about the economic value of signs; before-and-after, traffic-accident reports...
Roland DGA Corp. has announced significant price reductions on two of its state-of-the-art VersaCAMM Wide Format Inkjet Printers, making these advanced, highly versatile printer/cutters more affordable than ever. Consumers can now save $4,000 on an advanced Roland VS-540 (previously $23,995, now $19,995) and $3,000 on a VS-640 (previously $26,995, now $23,995). "VersaCAMM wide-format printer/cutters are world-renowned for their quality,...
Sign Builder Illustrated columnist Jim Hingst attended the Airbrush Action Getaway, a five-day event consisting of information-packed seminars conducted by some of the world's leading airbrush artists, held in Las Vegas, Nevada October 8 to October 12. Check out some of the sights, sounds, artwork, and special effects (as well as instructions on how to use...
Utilizing the latest energy-efficient LED technology, WAC Lighting is proud to announce the introduction of a high-powered upgrade to the popular LEDme Reflex luminaires. Reflex features enhanced lumen output and new 2700K and 3500K color temperatures, to join the existing 3000K and 4500K. Engineered for precise thermal and optical performance, Reflex is ideally suited for high-end residential accent lighting...
LexJet, a nationwide developer, manufacturer, and distributor of digital-printing equipment, inkjet materials, and software, had its contract extended to be a preferred print shop supplier for MillerCoors distributor print shops through 2017. The ongoing agreement with Distributors Solutions LLC (DSI), Golden, Colo., runs through March 15, 2017. LexJet's contract was renewed based on its service, support, pricing, product breadth...
