By Mike AntoniakMost sign shops build their profits by successfully selling their capabilities: the know-how and hardware to provide clients with durable, attention-grabbing signs, banners, posters, and graphics, as needed.As these solutions providers court opportunities in the expanding market for digital electronic signage, however, they find it's the capabilities of the sign systems themselves that are opening clients’ eyes...
From retail venues to transportation to colleges, digital display technology—with its ability to quickly distribute and change content at high-resolution visibility—continues to transform the definition of modern-day signage. In fact, it appears that many of these types of signs are even plugging into the attraction of instant interactivity with viewers. This month, we’re traveling around the digital sign industry...
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show featured hundreds of manufacturers of the latest gadgets on its expo floor. But the keys to a strong retail business incorporate much more than just social media and smart technology. The International Sign Association (ISA) presented an educational session that reminded attendees of the value of signage and the organization’s advocacy role...
By Mike Antoniak For those seeking ways to expand, investment in a laser engraving system can act as a stepping stone into entirely new markets. Laser engraving can be a boon to your business, but keep these considerations in mind as you evaluate your options: Present sign services: Consider how a system can enhance your services either through more...
The specialty imaging industry's leading graphics producers will convene February 20-23 at the 2011 SGIA SPIRE meeting to discuss new realities in the imaging world. "This year's program is constructed around issues that are directly impacting the imaging community—change management and the retail sector," said Michael Robertson, SGIA's President and CEO. "Attendees have the unique opportunity to learn...
Arbitron Inc.’s first full audit of the proof-of-play component of BroadSign’s digital signage software revealed that the system’s accuracy rate is 99.64%. The audit was completed using Arbitron’s Portable People Meter™ (PPM) technology. The results of the audit were obtained by processing over 210,000 commercial plays detected by PPM devices, which were placed for several weeks at locations operated...
1. OSHA Recognizes Gemini’s Safety Practices at Texas Plant Gemini Incorporated employees at the manufacturing facilities in Taylor, Texas were recently honored with OSHA’s Safety and Health Recognition Program (SHARP) Award at a recognition ceremony. This is Gemini’s third facility to receive SHARP status, joining the company’s Minnesota and Iowa locations. The SHARP program recognizes employers who operate an...
Trans-Lux Corporation announced it was selected to provide state-of-the-art, high-resolution TL Vision LED displays to the NBC television show “School Pride.” The show follows the renovation of a different public school each week, and most recently Trans-Lux TL Vision LED Displays were installed at Needles High School in Needles, California. The renovation also included a new woodshop, concession stand,...
Daktronics Inc. recently designed, manufactured, and installed a new LED marquee display for the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI. The venue is home to the AHL Providence Bruins and the Big East Providence College Friars. The two-sided marquee display, with each side measuring approximately nine feet high-by-sixteen feet wide, incorporates excellent clarity and contrast for video images, multiple...
EFI has appointed Vincent Pilette as its chief financial officer. Pilette previously worked for HP. EFI has also formed a new agreement with Heidelberg USA, Inc. Heidelberg will distribute the VUTEk® GS series of superwide format digital printers to the commercial print market across the US. EskoArtwork has expanded its sales regions to include Latin America. Aleks Zlatic will...
