Mutoh America Inc., has appointed Kimber Johnson as its newest marketing manager. Johnson’s background in advertising and graphic design makes him a perfect fit within the Mutoh team. Working under the guidance of General Manager Brian Phipps and Director of Marketing Hiro Futsukaichi, Johnson will be responsible for a variety of tasks including: creating advertisement material, maintaining the Mutoh...
The International Sign Association (ISA) has issued new recommendations for effective and responsible brightness levels of electronic message centers (EMCs), in order to help sign companies, end-users, and local officials draft reasonable sign codes. The online tool, available at www.signs.org, currently contains model statutory language and step-by-step directions on how to measure the brightness of an EMC. The research...
SGIA recently completed its 2010 Product Specialties Survey Report for all SGIA members and survey participants. The end-of-the-year report provides an inside look at the newest products and services for the graphic and garment communities. “This new report provides a unique view of the specialty imaging industry,” said Dan Marx, SGIA’s Vice President of Markets and Technologies. “It will...
By Jim Hingst Most gilders agree that for most sign applications, you should not clear coat 23-karat gold leaf. What differentiates gold from other metals is its brilliance. Clear coating diminishes its shiny surface. But as with all rules, there are exceptions. If it is likely that the general public will put their grubby mitts on the gilded surface,...
In its role as the leading provider of continuing education for the sign industry, ISA’s International Sign Academy is expanding its Professional Development Unit (PDU) program. The Registered Provider Program allows education providers—including government agencies, educational institutions, sign companies, sign suppliers, and distributors, as well as other sign industry professionals—to register existing programs with ISA and provide PDUs to...
Roland DGA Corp. has announced that the company’s Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink received the Best of 2010 Award at Viscom Frankfurt, held recently in Germany. The award follows several prestigious industry honors for Metallic Silver ECO-SOL MAX ink including EDP and DPI awards. It also recognizes the innovative technology behind VersaCAMM VS and SOLJET PRO III XC-540MT wide...
Ask anyone what their “dream gift” would be, and odds are that they will tell you a day plucked from the memories of their past. How much would you spend for the opportunity to relive a day from your childhood, especially one spent at the Jersey shore on summer vacation? And the next best thing? A beautiful, image-filled book...
To meet growing demand for the company’s UV-LED inkjet printer/cutters, engravers and 3D products, Roland DGA Corp., has formed a new strategic accounts team to capture new business opportunities. “Roland UV inkjet, engraving and 3D products present tremendous opportunities for growth, and we have taken steps to strengthen our presence in key markets for these products including...
Alexander Reyes’ boyhood dream of a military career ended when he was hit by an improvised explosive device during a patrol two years ago in Baghdad. “Laying in that hospital bed...sometimes I felt I’d rather died,” Reyes said. “My life came to a complete halt.” Dan Wallrath of Houston, Texas, is helping veterans start a new life after...
