SEGD’s 2011 conference themed Vive la Diversité: Designing the Difference will be held June 1-4 at the Hyatt Regency Montreal in Canada. “This will be our first-ever annual conference held outside the United States, and we’re proud to invite our international community to gather in this beautiful, cosmopolitan city,” says Jessica W. London, SEGD’s chief executive officer. “Montreal is...
Roland DGA Corp. and Clemson University’s Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics are working together to bring the benefits of Roland’s advanced VersaUV-LED inkjet technology to the school’s students, faculty, research staff, and corporate partners. “We are honored to work with this renowned organization and to help Sonoco develop exciting new concepts for packaging, graphic design, and corporate...
CET Color announces a strategic partnership with PrintLat for expanded distribution into the Latin American marketplace. PrintLat will focus on establishing a supply chain and assisting CET Color in its efforts to bring affordable options for digital, UV flatbed, and roll-to-roll printing to small-to-medium sign shops and digital service bureaus. “With the distribution and reach of PrintLat, sign shops,...
Ashley BrayThis month, SBI introduces the first installment in a two-part series dedicated to signage options specifically for bars and restaurants. Signage is one of the most important marketing tools in a restaurant or bar, and today’s options are eye-catching, three-dimensional, and digital. Plus they not only help to drive in customers—they keep them coming back. Take advantage...
Signs Now, a division of Allegra Network LLC, recently moved its leadership team from Sarasota, Florida to the new Allegra Network headquarters in Plymouth, Michican, located at 47585 Galleon Drive. Signs Now will continue to maintain its field operations and technology support groups in Sarasota. “The relocation was driven by Allegra Network’s investment in a new facility that...
Mutoh America Inc. has hired Shane Hueit as Southeast sales engineer. Hueit will be responsible for maintaining relationships, servicing equipment, and growing the dealer network in the Southeastern US. Hueit previously worked for printer manufacturer Mimaki USA as a tradeshow coordinator. Mutoh has also promoted Mike Springan to product manager and technical trainer. Springan will be responsible for growth...
Digital Signage Expo announced 30 finalists for its 2011 Apex Awards. The annual DSE Apex Awards honor innovation in the development and deployment of technology in the global DOOH industry. Nominees are the end-use site of the installation. Chosen by an independent panel of five industry journalists, this year’s Apex Award finalists were named from a field of 78...
Continuing to support the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces,FASTSIGNS® International, Inc., the world’s premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, was selected as one of the 50 Top Franchises for Military Veterans by the World Franchising Network. As part of a targeted new Web site and recruitment program for...
The sign industry’s leading tradeshow, ISA International Sign Expo, is on track to become one of the largest in recent years. Registration is up and the exhibit floor space is nearly sold out three months before the event. Sign Expo 2011 is scheduled for April 28-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Advance registrations are...
FLEXcon, a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive films and adhesives, announces that it has entered an agreement to acquire the business assets of the Graphics Division of Arlon, Inc., of Santa Ana, California, to form a company to be named Arlon Graphics, LLC, a new wholly owned subsidiary of FLEXcon. This strategic move will strengthen FLEXcon’s market leadership position by...
