Ingram Image has created a new DVD collection Ultimate Trades & Objects—a comprehensive library of over 1,300 white background photos and layered EPS vectors. The two-volume set was conceived an alternative to the dated “occupations” images currently available. Volume One contains 300 images depicting trades and occupations. Ingram identified a lack of accurately detailed, contemporary images in this...
LORD Corporation—a global leader in developing structural adhesives for industrial and automotive markets—has announced that Michael Verdi, Senior Technical Service Representative, Americas, will speak at an Education Seminar of the International Sign Association (ISA). The meeting will be held Friday, March 23 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Verdi’s topic is entitled “Adhesives –...
On November 1, CCO Crane Inspector Certification launched a new CCO national crane inspector certification program, developed jointly by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA). The program provides for separate certifications for inspectors of mobile cranes, tower cranes, and overhead cranes. “NCCCO and CCAA mutually recognize...
Epson America, Avery Dennison, and SkinzWraps have joined forces for a second year in a row to produce and display a custom wrap on an exotic sports car. A 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia, worth an estimated $250,000, will be on display in Epson’s booth at SEMA 2011 (Specialty Equipment Market Association) in Las Vegas, Nov. 1-4. In addition, Epson,...
Marabu North America exceeded all expectations at the SGIA Expo 2011 with the highly anticipated demonstration of MaraJet DI-MS and MaraJet DI-JVP solvent inks for Mimaki® printers. Tradeshow visitors had an opportunity to experience the new solvent inks from the MaraJet Digital Ink line, which were released for the first time in the United States at the event.“We had...
“Creative Videographers’ Eyes,” a growing online blog by experienced videographers , video production companies, and corporate video producers who comment on best practice commercial videos that they have found especially inspirational, invites graphic arts companies to submit their online videos and animations for inclusion in this globally publicized compendium of best-practice video tips. Amy Munice, creator of the...
FedEx will begin distribution of 30,000 Shop-Small-branded $25 American Express gift cards to consumers, for free, via the company Facebook page. An additional 10,000 will be distributed directly to FedEx customers. Gift card recipients are encouraged to use their cards to Shop Small on November 26 and support their local small businesses. The $1 million commitment FedEx has made...
MACtac® Graphic Products has expanded its wall graphics media offering with the addition of DecoArt™, an interior pressure-sensitive product line. DecoArt™ DecoSatin™ DA012, a fabric-based product first to launch in the DecoArt line, is specifically intended for wide format printing of pressure-sensitive wall graphics, wall murals, and custom wall coverings. DecoArt DecoSatin DA012 can be used in a variety...
Gordon Brown, New Vista Image (Golden, Colorado) was named Chairman for SGIA's 2012 Board of Directors. Brown was appointed along with incoming First Vice Chairman Lynn Krinsky, Stella Color (Seattle); Second Vice Chairman Pete Gallo, Vista Color Imaging (Cleveland); and Third Vice Chairman Tim Markley, Markley Enterprise (Elkhart, Indiana). James Gill, FUJIFILM Dimatix Inc. (Lebanon, New Hampshire), was named...
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), announces that John Underkoffler, chief scientist and technological visionary at Oblong Industries, will deliver the Wednesday, March 7 Keynote address at the 2012 Las Vegas event. Underkoffler, who is most well-known for his groundbreaking optical...
