By Jeff Wooten “As business owners, we tend to leave our shops looking like second-rate spaces when we have the technology to make them stand out,” says David Soulsby, president/CEO of Central Graphics, Inc., a national sign and digital printing company based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. “It's amazing what we, as owners, can do for our clients but...
Roland DGA Corp. has announced several promotions and new additions to its product management and marketing teams that further strengthen its support for its core product offerings while also positioning the company for growth within new vertical market segments. Andrew Oransky, Director of Marketing and Product Management In his new role, Oransky will continue to direct product...
Everyone associated with the signage industry is invited to participate in the Third Annual National Signage Research and Education Conference (NSREC) at the University of Cincinnati (UC), October 12-13, sponsored by the Signage Foundation, Inc. (SFI) in collaboration with the UC Colleges of Business and Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. The two-day event takes place at the Kingsgate...
Packaging and digital print solutions are being put to good use in the classroom and in the research labs. EskoArtwork investments at Cal Poly State University’s Graphic Communication Department offer not only digital print and packaging learning opportunities in the classroom, but cutting edge printable electronics research in the laboratory. Cal Poly State University’s Graphic Communication Department...
Trans-Lux, provider of LED video displays and Fair-Play by Trans-Lux electronic scoreboards and accessory equipment, announces the appointment of Mike Sheets as Vice President and General Manager. Bringing 30 years of manufacturing experience in operations and continuous improvement methodologies to the new position, Mr. Sheets will focus on dealer priorities, maintaining quality, and achieving on-time delivery (OTD) at the...
Imprintables Warehouse is now offering DuraCal 530 premium-quality calendered sign vinyl for indoor and outdoor signage. This general-purpose vinyl will work in any model of cutter and comes in seven widths: 15 inches, 20 inches, 24 inches, 30 inches, 36 inches, 48 inches, and 60 inches. This 3.0 mil vinyl has been specially formulated to last five years with...
Learn how to position your specialty imaging business for a bright future at SGIA's exclusive Pre-Expo Business Development Conference, kicking off on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 (1:00 - 5:15 pm) — the day before the SGIA Expo floor opens. This half-day event will give you the tools you need to take your company to a new level by discovering...
On the 26th of July, Delcam will be hosting free online demonstrations to present its latest CNC software range, ArtCAM 2011 for the woodworking industry. The ArtCAM range starts from as little as $149 and encompasses three software solutions: Express, Insignia, and Pro. ArtCAM Express is the entry level software package for small businesses or those new to Computer...
Photo courtesy of PVC Signs. By Mike Antoniak Post-and-panel signs have enduring appeal and sell year-in and year-out, no matter the state of the economy. “They’re used anywhere directions and identification are needed for people to navigate with ease,” says Bill Freeman, vice president for architectural sales at Howard Industries in Fairview, Pennsylvania. And now there’s more to...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has made major changes in the regulations for cranes and derricks, and according to the top executive of a national safety publishing company, that development poses challenges for trainers who need to instruct Spanish-speaking workers. “For the most effective results, construction workers need to be trained in their native language. In...
