By Jan Fletcher Handcrafted signage is staging a comeback, and Sean Starr, a sign painter in Big Bear City, California, couldn’t be happier. Starr not only produces one-of-a-kind, hand-lettered signage, but he also pursues a sustainable lifestyle as a mom-and-pop owner of Starr Studios. Sign painters who are passionate about producing handwrought work, “are already of a mindset...
Expanding its comprehensive line of energy-efficient light sources, MaxLite has introduced new state-of-the art LED lamps to its popular MaxLED™ family of LED lamps and luminaires. MaxLite’s new LED lamps provide better quality than incandescent or CFL lamps and many return on their investment within a year. The bulbs feature a long life of up to 50 times...
By Lori Shridhare These days, when designers and sign professionals are looking for an alternative to vinyl that has both visual and practical benefits, they’re turning to fabric. With green options and low shipping costs, fabric is becoming a must-have material in a banner shop’s inventory. “Fabric materials and specialty textiles like blockouts and backlits can be used...
This past December, the United States Sign Council (USSC) of Bristol, Pennsylvania announced the winners of its 2011 Member Sign Design Competition. Designer Donal McKernan and Danthonia Designs of Inverell, NSW, Australia was awarded Best in Show for the hanging sign it designed and constructed for The Hedonist vineyard in Willunga, Australia (above). As always, winners were determined...
Information Management Institute, Inc. (IMI) has announced the programs for its Digital Printing World 2012 Conferences being held the week of January 30-February 1, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida, USA. Complete program information, a downloadable brochure, and online registration can be found at www.imiconf.com. During the week, over thirty-five total presentations are...
Gemini Incorporated, a major manufacturer of dimensional letters, logos, and plaques since 1964, announces the publication of its new Plaques, Markers and Etchings Professional Design Catalog. Featuring a new horizontal design to better accommodate larger and easier-to-read pricing charts, the expanded forty-four-page price list is Gemini’s most comprehensive plaque catalog to date with prices effective through February 2013....
Building on its complete line of energy efficient fluorescent lamps, MaxLite unveils new T5 “Watt Saver” Fluorescents for commercial, industrial, and general lighting applications in office, retail, hospitality, warehousing, factory, school, and hospital environments. MaxLite, a global manufacturer and marketer of energy-efficient luminaires and lamps, has added T5 49-watt “Watt Saver” Fluorescents that enable ESCOs (Energy Service Companies)...
UniGraphic Inc., a full-service, one-stop marketing fulfillment shop offering the highest-quality products and services, has experienced explosive growth. While tripling their revenue in the last eight years, the company is currently experiencing their best year ever. For over forty-five years, this results-driven company has been delivering digital printing, commercial printing, and customer delivery services to prominent brands across...
Vista System International, a world leader of Modular Curved Frame Technology (MCFT), was recently elected the official supplier of sign frame solutions for Compactus, an Israeli-based company specializing in storage solutions. Established in 1960, Compactus has developed and installed over 10,000 storage solution projects throughout Israel in various sectors and industries. Compactus required a sign frame system that...
By Jeff Wooten Monkeys have long played effective partners. Tarzan had Cheetah. Clint Eastwood had Clyde. Cornelius had Dr. Zira. And the Bottoms Up Patio Bar in Sioux City, Iowa has their colorful monkey mascot, which they use prominently in their branding. Swinging carefree with a frosty mug in its hand, this playful primate promotes the good times...
