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...
SGIA’s workshop “Screen Making: Basic to Professional” is back and will be held June 27-July 1 at SGIA’s state-of-the-art laboratory located in Fairfax, Virginia. The weeklong workshop tackles the how and why of screen making for virtually any job and covers the fundamentals for every level. Instructors Art Dobie, Sefar Printing Solutions Inc; Dave Dennings, KIWO Inc; and Ray...
MACtac® Graphic Products announces an addition to its Application Nation graphics education platform: the Application Nation Authorized Installer program. The program was created to provide certification for and visibility to professional installers who adhere to industry standard processes and systems for vehicle and architectural applications. “Graphic applications not only require personal expertise and ongoing education, but also a higher...
American Illumination, Inc. is inviting Lightfair attendees to an LED Product Preview where they can view the latest innovative LED engines developed by the company before their official release. Join American Illumination at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18 from 10 - 8 p.m. and get a firsthand look at their...
