Butch "Superfrog" Anton Note: Due to space considerations, the “Superfrog’s Pond” column in our September 2011 issue had to be condensed. This is the full version of the article. Over the years, I’ve read many articles on ADA signage concerning the law and its requirements. But few of them have addressed issues like how to apply the signs, problems...
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is holding its first-ever national event in the U.S. focusing on current issues in the aerial lift and mast climbing work platform industry on November 1 and 2, 2011 in Chicago. The theme is “Powered Access: Recognition and Avoidance of Hazards.” This is a member event, also open to non-members. Key industry...
Bernie Dardis, CEO of Indigo Signworks in Fargo, North Dakota, has announced the purchase of Bacon Signs in Minot, North Dakota. Bacon Signs is a full-service sign company with mass manufacturing capabilities serving all of North Dakota, eastern Montana, and a few select national accounts. Bacon Signs was established by Bruce Bacon's grandfather, Albert F. Bacon, in 1901....
ANC Sports Enterprises recently installed, operated, and broke down its Diamond Vision® LED Event Signage for the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series event at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The event was broadcast nationally and it became the first PBR event to feature the specially designed televised digital signage. The system included twenty-four connected LED modules...
FocusEGD served as a sponsor for the 72 Hour Better Boulevard Urban Challenge in June and had a chance to demonstrate how placemaking and environmental graphics can serve key roles in urban revitalization. The event’s goal was to turn the Gateway Arts District into a pedestrian-friendly, active space. Placemaking is a design practice for connecting community members with a...
OKI Data Americas announces the establishment of OKI proColor Financing, a financial services program enabled through various financing and lending sources to support OKI’s proColor dealer network. Through this program, OKI proColor Financing provides comprehensive financing solutions to facilitate more convenient access the innovative OKI proColor™ Series of printers developed for color-critical applications in graphic arts and production environments....
Marcus Theatres® chose NEC Display Solutions of America to make a full-scale conversion to digital cinema on almost 700 screens it owns across the Midwest and East. "We’ve enjoyed a long history with Marcus Theatres and are grateful for the opportunity to expand our relationship to help meet the demands of 3D movies as well as the overall migration...
Marabu North America introduces its new Web site: www.marabu-northamerica.com. Coinciding with this year’s official name change from Clearstar LP and the acquisition of Autoroll Print Technologies, Marabu North America launched the Web site to fully integrate the Marabu brand. The Web site provides information about the company and the printing industry, and it gives customers the opportunity to independently...
Digital Signage Expo (DSE) (www.digitalsignageexpo.net), the world’s largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technologies, and digital Out-of-Home Networks (DOOH), will now present new educational opportunities from March 6-9, 2012, at its annual event in Las Vegas, themed “Digital Signage in a Connected World.” Both the Keynote speaker and Keynote thought-leadership panelists will expand upon the...
