Gerber Scientific Products (GSP), a worldwide leader in sign-making and specialty graphics systems headquartered in Tolland, CT, will highlight high-profit, short-run graphics produced on the Gerber EDGE FX™ at the SGIA trade show October 19-21, 2011, in New Orleans. Gerber will have two industry experts in their booth: Diane Crowther of Metaline Graphics and Artie Shilling of East Coast...
From wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters to engravers, cutters, custom apparel solutions and personalization devices, Roland technologies are set to take center stage at the 2011 SGIA Expo, October 19-21, 2011, in New Orleans. Located in Booth #1945, the Roland exhibit will feature the company’s most extensive product line-up ever, including new printers designed for the industry’s fastest...
As LED technology continues to evolve and make breakthroughs in energy efficiency, light quality and design, Bulbrite launches an online LED Resource Center at www.bulbrite.com/LED that provides vital information to help lighting professionals select the right LED light source for their needs. Bulbrite, a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource...
Mutoh America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of wide format printers, will launch the new ValueJet 1638-64” high production Eco-solvent printer at the SGIA tradeshow. The 1638 is Mutoh’s fastest printer with print speeds up to an incredible 545 square feet per hour. The new addition to the Mutoh ValueJet family will replace the previous ValueJet 1618-64” printer. The...
Andy Bertucci, founder of the United States Sign Council (USSC) and former executive director of the association, passed away on Monday, October 3. Andy was also a long-time contributor to the “USSC Report” appearing in the pages of our magazine. Courtesy of USSC: The sign industry lost a lifelong advocate on Monday, October 3, 2011 when Andrew D....
No trip to New Orleans would be complete without taking in the sights, tastes, and sounds of a town famous for its food, drink, and entertainment. SGIA Vice President of Membership & Business Development Sondra Fry Benoudiz offers her Top Ten Must-Do’s in the Big Easy before and after the Expo. 10. Pralines @ Aunt Sally’s 9. Souvenirs...
It’s that time of the year again—the specialty graphics community is coming together to network, sell, buy, and learn at the 2011 SGIA Expo! And this year it’s back in New Orleans. So why should you bother making the trip to the Big Easy? For one, Sondra Fry Benoudiz, vice president of Membership & Business Development for SGIA, argues...
ONYX Graphics, Inc., has announced the release of SmartApps™ Sign&Banner plug-in Version 1.1 for Adobe® Illustrator® software, which simplifies and accelerates set-up of wide format signs and banners. “Print shops understand time is money,” explains Danielle Mattiussi, ONYX Director of Product Marketing. “Which is why they are excited at the productivity gains they get from using the SmartApps...
Arizona Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-05) is scheduled to tour the YESCO LLC Phoenix facility in Chandler from 1:30-2:30 PM PST on October 18. The event is being coordinated by the International Sign Association, the on-premise sign industry’s leading trade association. ISA and YESCO plan to share the importance of the sign industry to the visiting Congressman. “We welcome...
