The International Sign Association (ISA) showcases the breadth and creativity of the sign and visual communications industry through its annual Sign Design Competition, returning online in 2012. The competition is open to any ISA member company for sign projects completed in 2011. This year, the competition includes two new categories: Electronic Message Centers, and Banner Signs and Vinyl...
Unigraphic, Inc. of Woburn, Massachusetts was seeing more demand for large format graphic point of purchase (POP) displays and found themselves at a crossroads. According to Bob Quinlan, president of Unigraphic, “We were pushing the limits of our existing large format equipment. We were handling the increasing workload, but just barely. It was beginning to cost us money...
A record number of 101,457 people completed an IPAF training course in 2011. Training available from IPAF-approved centers includes operator courses for which a PAL Card (Powered Access License) is issued, and management courses for which a certificate is issued. The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) issued a record 97,488 PAL Cards worldwide through its approved training centers...
Twenty of the printing industry's foremost suppliers have signed on as sponsors for the upcoming Vision 3 Summit to be held February 19-22, 2012 at the Marco Island Marriot in Marco Island, Florida. The second annual executive leadership conference, jointly presented by NPES, NAPL, and Printing Industries of America and this year themed "Focus Your Vision on Transformation...
Lori Shridhare When considering your choices for identity signage, there are plenty of new and exciting materials, designs, and systems available, many of which have a minimalist, modern look and components that are green. The identity sign systems now on the market are designed to adapt to any environment and typically come with modular components and interchangeable sections...
For the second year in a row, FASTSIGNS International Inc. has been ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as the Number 1 franchise in the sign and graphic category of the magazine’s annual Franchise 500® rankings. To determine the rankings for all 500 companies, the magazine uses an exclusive formula that takes into account objective and quantifiable factors, including financial...
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) announced it has been awarded accreditation by the American Standards Institute (ANSI) for two of its newest certification programs: the CCO Rigger Level II and Articulating Crane Operator certifications. Both programs are now accredited to the ISO/IEC 17024 International Standard for organizations that certify personnel. NCCCO also announced...
Multi-bit screwdrivers from IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., are trusted by electricians for their versatility, durability, and professional performance. On December 14, 2011, the American manufacturing of IDEAL drivers was featured on the popular DIY Network television program Cool Tools visited the Sycamore, Illinois manufacturing facility in August of 2011 to film the segment which was featured on the “Job...
Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world’s largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated exclusively to digital signage, interactive technology, and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), will present an all new four-part DOOH Networks Seminar Program that will focus on issues inherent in running a digital advertising-based network. The DOOH Networks Seminar Program, to be presented in Las Vegas March 7-8,...
