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....
With the tradeshow floor 99 percent sold-out, LIGHTFAIR International (LFI) is focused on building and strengthening the offerings in its four unique pavilions on the show floor. A focal point for this development is the Building Integration Pavilion, which launched with great success last year in Las Vegas and debuts this year on the East Coast at the Philadelphia...
Mutoh will be a showstopper with printing and cutting demonstrations daily at December 2-4 at the 2011 USSC Sign World International tradeshow in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Among the printers, Mutoh will be showcasing their Application Station. The ValueJet 1628TD-64”, Mutoh’s soft signage printer, will be among the many show-stopping printing demonstrations at USSC. Running on...
Mutoh America Inc. proudly appoints Michelle Pugh as their newest marketing coordinator. Michelle’s background in public relations and sales makes her the perfect fit for Mutoh’s marketing department.Working under the guidance of General Manager: Brian Phipps and Director of Marketing: Hiro Futsukaichi, she will be responsible for coordinating trade shows and Mutoh’s Hands-On School of Wrap. Along with events,...
Lori ShridhareAs the sign industry continues to embrace the myriad benefits of LEDs, specialized niche markets are beginning to take shape around this technology. Twenty-eight years later, LED Concepts has changed its name from EXPOTRANS and changed its specialization in light boxes relying on fluorescent illumination for backlit graphics. Today the company has expanded its original mission and catapulted...
Mike AntoniakWhen independent sign shop owners start investigating ways to take business to the next level, new equipment usually figures prominently in their plans. A printer, cutter, or laminator won’t transform the business alone however. It’s the marketing of services that often determines the return on investment.Financing AssistanceSo buying a new piece of equipment may be the easy part....
Adam MellenWhether in a hotel, an office building or a school, each room must be identified by a sign readable even by those who are visually impaired. In fact, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that all public buildings have permanent room identification signs, each of which must include large, clear lettering and Grade II Braille raised at...
Mark RobertsI consider myself to be very blessed and fortunate during my thirty-one years in the sign industry. Almost 100 percent of my projects have been successful and returned a nice profit for my time and talents.But this month, I’ll explain how the tide recently (and suddenly) turned into a comedy of errors and misfortune because of my ignorant...
