FDC Graphic Films, Inc., is introducing two new color and product selectors for 2012—the FDC Sign Vinyl Product & Color Selector and the 3M Product & Color Selector. These easy-to-use guides feature FDC’s new product additions and expansions, including FDC Memo Board™ Films, RTape VinylEfx®, and the complete 180C Series from 3M. Both selectors offer information about the...
In the June 2012 issue of Sign Builder Illustrated, Jim Hingst writes about the process of reverse painting on glass. In the section called “Mixing Colors,” Hingst discusses: “For painting on glass, typically the medium is mixed in on the palette. The medium accelerates the drying process and acts as a thinner. If you still need to lower...
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), a non-profit organization providing sustainability certification in the graphic communications industry, has announced a new search feature on its Web site that makes it easier for print buyers and specifiers to locate SGP Certified print facilities. Visitors can now search up to fourteen categories of printing processes (including bindery and finishing and gravure, web,...
Rich, vibrant color paired with sharp backlighting creates a winning combination for your customers when you recommend new Translucent Giclée Panels from Gemini Incorporated. Specifically designed for interior wayfinding plaques and display signage, these beautiful panels are ideal for museums, health clubs, hospitals, universities, zoos, and almost any place where the added touch of light and color not...
Vastex International has increased the heater warranty on its dryers and flash cure units to fifteen years, it was announced by President Mark Vasilantone. According to Vasilantone, the previous Vastex warranty of ten years (already the longest in the screen printing industry) was extended an additional five years due to the extreme durability of the company’s proprietary heating...
Keywest Technology recently released a white paper entitled "The Greening of Communications," which takes a critical look at the "green" aspects of digital signage. Sign Builder Illustrated is reprinting this white paper in two parts. The first part looked at why digital signage is green and the benefits of choosing this signage. The second half of the white...
Delcam’s ArtCAM customers were recently honored “across the pond” as part of the Sign & Digital 2012 awards, UK’s nod to the finest creative talent in the signage industry. Winners were announced in ten categories, which included Vehicle Wrapping Project of Year, The Green Award, Rising Star Award, and Sign Company of the Year Award. The Grain Sign...
Cooley Group announces that President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Dwight has been named to the Board of Directors of Family Service of Rhode Island. One of the oldest and largest human service agencies in the state, it helps approximately 9,000 children and adults annually live independently, advocate for themselves, and better their own lives. Cooley also announces...
Gemini Incorporated’s manufacturing facilities in Decorah, Iowa were recently awarded a Bronze Incident Rate Excellence Award from the Iowa-Illinois Safety Council. The award was presented during the Council’s 59th Annual Professional Development Conference and Expo held April 25-27 in Dubuque, Iowa. The Iowa-Illinois Safety Council is a Chapter of the National Safety Council and is a non-profit membership...
