Fairfax, Virginia—On November 29, the United States Senate voted to keep the 1099 Reporting Requirement (contained in the new health care law, Section 9006). Since the requirement isn’t active until 2012, SGIA’s Printer Action Committee will continue working hard to repeal this provision, which could increase 1099 filings by 2000 percent. “This reporting provision greatly increases the amount of...
The International Sign Association’s updated Mobile Crane Operator Safety Certification Training, which begins in January, will offer courses in more than 40 cities throughout 2011. In addition, each training course immediately will be followed by testing conducted by The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). The training and certification program is ISA’s way of helping the...
A whole new look is in store for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) thanks to wide-format inkjet printing technology from Roland DGA Corp. A partnership between the two companies establishes Roland DGA as the exclusive printer manufacturer for RCR, a legendary performer on the NASCAR racing circuit and home to three of the top 2010 Sprint Cup Series Chase finishers,...
At Autodesk University 2010 starting December 1, HP is demonstrating the power of its technologies to transform the way design professionals work and to provide Autodesk users with a significant engineering edge. HP also announced the launch of DesignByMany, a new challenge-based online community for the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. In the Autodesk Best-in-Class Lounge and HP...
Sawgrass Technologies Consumer Division, a world leader in the development of profitable solutions for digitally printing consumer products, offers the SubliJet-R sublimation ink system for the Ricoh GX e3300N printer. SubliJet-R is a specially formulated sublimation ink for the Ricoh platform that produces brilliant, high-resolution color quickly and efficiently. Paired with high-quality transfer media, SubliJet-R produces vibrant, permanent images...
SGIA recently joined forces with Carol Spieckerman, and her consulting firm, Newmarketbuilders (NMB), to provide leading-edge retail industry insights and strategic resources that will prepare specialty imagers for high-value retail opportunities. “SGIA is adding valuable services and support activities to help members better understand and navigate the retail sector,” said Michael Robertson, SGIA’s President and CEO. “SGIA members need...
Professional membership association the Digital Signage Federation (DSF) has announced the adoption of the Digital Signage Experts Group (DSEG) industry certifications for inclusion in the DSF’s efforts to establish industry standards, promote professionalism, and provide continuity of education for the digital signage industry. “A key to growth in any industry organization is the professionalism of its members. The DSEG...
Banner American Products, Inc., has launched its redesigned Easy-Lam™ roll laminator. After twenty years and 30,000 units sold, the Easy-Lam™ roll laminator now includes value-added solid-state heat control with LED readout. The new Easy-Lam™ features an all-new look, as well as a top and bottom front loading capability. The Easy-Lam™ comes pre-loaded with two 1.5-mil 100-foot sample laminating rolls....
