The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) announced the availability of a new CCO certification program for digger derrick operators. Due to digger derricks’ unique configuration and versatility, users and manufacturers requested that NCCCO create specific operator tests for this specialized equipment. This latest addition to CCO’s range of operator certification programs represents the first...
Christie® has helped equip the Dallas Police Department with the latest technology. The Department recently upgraded its training and special event operations room into a new state-of-the-art 24/7 Fusion Center with funding from Homeland Security. Equipped with new consoles, a SMART Board®, intelligent switching capability, and visualizing data from more than 25 sources, the Dallas Police Department, through AV...
In the August 2012 issue of Sign Builder Illustrated, we’re celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of our magazine by taking a look at how certain segments of the sign industry (digital printing, electronic signage, lighting, etc.) have evolved since the release of our first issue. Another area of interest is service trucks, and our online exclusive article here tracks...
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and the U.S.-based Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) have reaffirmed their alliance to work together in every way possible to promote safety in the use of powered access equipment throughout the United States and Canada. This commitment was reaffirmed by Steve Smith, outgoing president of the SAIA, and Tim Whiteman, CEO...
Sign manufacturers and installers are now able to remove letters from walls without damaging the mounting service thanks to a new patent-pending stud mount recently developed by Gemini Incorporated. One of the world’s leading manufacturers of dimensional letters, logos, and plaques for the sign industry, Gemini has created a detachable stud mount designed for Fabricated Stainless Steel letters....
What’s the connection between reforestation and Noventri digital signage? Quite a lot actually, as it turns out. Noventri’s Eco-Series SF-100e was already a green, eco-friendly technology when it was introduced in 2009. Now Noventri has increased the green factor be agreeing to plant a tree for each digital signage player purchased through The Arbor Day Foundation. This effort...
Visual Magnetics® (@VisualMagnetics), developer of the revolutionary Visual Magnetics Graphic System™ that matches magnetic-receptive technologies with high-quality print media, has announced that the School of Visual Arts in New York City has incorporated a range of Visual Magnetics materials in the construction of an Innovation Lab that will be the heart of its new Design for Social Innovation...
Top Value Fabrics hired Kevin Kesselring to the Print Media Sales Consultant Team. Kesselring will support the expansion of the company’s Print Media division. Kevin has over 20 years of expertise in the graphic arts industry, and a track record of success in partnering with companies to choose the best media to profitably grow their businesses. MaxLite has...
For several years, a growing interest in digital billboard advertising has been blossoming in Puerto Rico. It all started in 2008, when Lamar Outdoor Advertising chose Daktronics Inc. of Brookings, South Dakota for a location in San Juan, Puerto Rico, marking the first digital billboard to be installed on the island. Fast forward four years and that one...
Graphics One, LLC (GO) is launching its GO EcoColor Metallix ink, a new high speed metallic silver eco-solvent ink. GO will be demonstrating its metallic ink technology at the 2012 NBM Show in Long Beach, CA using the GO AquaMax 54-inch 8-color channel eco-solvent printer.GO’s Metallix is a high speed metallic eco-solvent ink featuring an aluminum nano-pigment technology that...
