SBI Update: June 2012-2

Vol. 7, No. 12 | June 26, 2012

This Month’s SBI Trivia Question Stumper:

New ADA codes recently went into effect thanks to updates by the ICC and ANSI. What do these acronyms stand for?


Industry News

SBI recently conducted an interview with FASTSIGNS’ Catherine Monson, who was the star of a recent episode of CBS’ reality hit, Undercover Boss. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her experience on the show before the full article is out in our July issue.

CET Color is dedicated to making sure its customers receive the best service, and the company has partnered with Integra to continue delivering that service. Learn more about the partnership and what it means for CET users. 

Temple University fans are getting a total high-definition experience thanks to ANC Sports. Take a look at what’s behind the video system being installed at the University.  

Judges Chosen for Inca’s IDEAS 2012 

Find out who the judges will be for the 2012 Inca Digital Excellence Awards (IDEAS).

New Appointments
Check in here for the latest appointments, hires, and openings from companies like LexJet, Oracal, and Orbus. 
Meetings and Events

JULY  

 

July 26-28: The Mid South Sign Association (MSSA) Convention & Trade Show is scheduled to take place at the Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Alabama. For further details, click on the “Calendar of Events” link at www.midsouthsign.org.

  

SEPTEMBER


September 5-6:
Key technology suppliers in the inkjet industry will convene in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois at the Rosemont Hyatt for IMI’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase. This event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about inkjet technology and its growing applications. For additional information, online registration, and a downloadable preliminary brochure, visit www.imiconf.com.     

 

September 21-22: CONSAC-Imagemakers, the Sign Association of Canada’s national tradeshow, will be held in Mississauga, Ontario. To learn more, log on to  

www.sac-ace.ca/consac.

Digital Spotlight
No Install Out of Reach

Need a lift in your profits? The purchase of a service truck may be the thing that will bring your business to new heights. Check out our feature on service equipment to get advice from the pros on whether a service truck is the right purchase for your shop, and what to look out for in a vehicle.

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This Month’s Trivia Answer:

ICC stands for the International Code Council, and ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute.


Looking for more information on a particular area of signage?

Our Web site has been redesigned to include pages for all the major areas of signage, including: 

ADA/Wayfinding

Digital Printing

Monuments/Pylons

Architectural Signs 

For in-depth coverage of these topics and other sign industry topics, check out

    

ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS:

Coming up in the July Readership Survey 2012 issue of Sign Builder Illustrated, feature articles on:

 

Vinyl Application Fluid 

Awning Fabrics/Materials

CNC Router Fabrication

Outdoor Digital Printing

Border Lighting LED Modules/Tubes 

Monument Installation

Vehicle Graphics Projects

 

 

 

ATTENTION ADVERTISERS and SUBSCRIBERS:

Coming up in the August 2012 issue of Sign Builder Illustrated, feature articles on:

 

SBI’s 25th Anniversary Supplement

Engraver Projects

Magnet Decoration

Sign Blank Fabrication

Video Display Installation

Vinyl Tools 

 

  

Contact your ad sales representative to reserve your space today.

  

As the premier e-newsletter for the sign industry, SBI Update encourages readers to send feedback on what you like, what you’d like to see, and any other comments you might have. To do so, send an e-mail to Associate Editor Ashley Bray at [email protected].

ABA Feb ad alert
Mimaki’s NEW JV400LX Series – Latex Unleashed

Mimaki’s new JV400LX Series of wide-format latex printers brings you boundless printing freedom by utilizing the latest in low-VOC latex ink technology. The JV400 features white ink, a first, and lower operating temperatures for increased media choices and applications. Longer lasting piezo heads output at a fast 194 sq ft/hr. The JV400LX is available in 53-inch and 63-inch printing widths and is ideal for outdoor signage, vehicle graphics, exhibition & event signage, retail POP, and interior décor applications. Click here to learn more. 

ABA Feb ad alert 
The 2012 Winter/Spring Buyer’s Guide is your one-stop reference for all of the manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of the materials/services your shop needs. Search for companies alphabetically or by category in our new easy-to-use digital format.

Want to learn more about LEDs? Check out the LED Channel on our Web site dedicated to the topic for the latest news, how-to stories, and more!   

For more information on how to get your product listed in
Sign
Builder Update, contact:   

 

Jeff Sutley
Regional Sales Director- East Coast
(212) 620-7233
[email protected] 

Kim Noa
West & Midwest Regional Sales Manager
(212) 620-7221 [email protected]

  

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