Agilight introduces its next generation line of LED sign lighting products, the SIGNRAYZ series. The new series adds glow to channel letters and cabinet signs, and it transforms retail environments with cove and accent lighting. The energy-efficient products are available in a wide range of color temperatures and a variety of LED colors. "Enhancing environments with light is often...
Agfa announced the North American introduction of Synaps UV, an environmentally-friendly, premium waterproof substrate designed for indoor and outdoor sign and display applications using UV-curable inks in offset, screen, flexo, gravure, and inkjet printing. Synaps UV offers a high-gloss finish, bright color reproduction, and high tear and chemical resistance. This synthetic media is suitable for high-resolution printing, provides stability,...
As a leader in the thriving graphics market, 3M understands the significance of a high-quality installation process for its wide range of products and services. Well-trained installers are critical to ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and helping maintain the integrity of the industry. To sustain this level of excellence, 3M offers world-class training, testing and accreditation for installers and installation...
3M announces has now added screen printing to its Certificate of 3M™ MCS™ Warranty program. Graphics manufacturers that use Screen Printing UV Ink Series 9800 or solvent-based Screen Printing Ink Series 1900 or 2900 from 3M can now register for a certificate and the ability to promote the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty to their brand owner customers. They can even...
FASTSIGNS® International, Inc., with more than 530 locations, was recognized as a 2011 World-Class Franchise®, presented by the Franchise Research Institute. "Understanding the importance of knowing what a franchisee thinks, through confidential surveys, is vital to building successful franchise brands," said Jeff Johnson, founder and CEO of the Franchise Research Institute. "FASTSIGNS relied on unbiased, third-party research as the...
Digital Signage Expo® (DSE), the world’s largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology, and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), is now accepting nominations for its 9th Annual APEX Awards. Submissions deadline is Thursday, September 1, 2011. Submission forms are available at: http://www.digitalsignageexpo.net/DigitalSignageExpo/AwardsDinner/Apex.aspx. Because of the earlier entry deadline for the 2012 Apex awards, the eligibility period...
Agilight has hired Todd Benbow as western regional sales representative. He will help to develop, grow, and serve Agilight’s customer base in the western US. He previously worked for a number of companies, including Midwest Sign and Screen Printing Supply, Gerber Scientific Products, and Precision Sign Company. In addition, the Agilight and GenLED Lighting Divisions of General LED have...
Epson America, Inc. is expanding its sales of the Epson Stylus® Pro 700-series printers to a broader range of professional imaging markets. The Epson Sylus Pro 7700 and 9700 will now be available through authorized Epson Resellers. “The expansion of these products into new markets is very good news for both Epson resellers and their customers,” said Reed Hecht,...
Lori ShridhareAs technology continues to improve, the capabilities of digital displays are growing, and they are entering more applications. Daktronics Regional Sales Manager Ross Yanco recently commented on some of the trends in digital signage. Yanco says that one of the hottest developments right now is IPTV, or Internet Protocol Television, which can deliver multiple live content channels to...
