| Vol. 6, No. 18 | September 27, 2011 |
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This Month’s SBI Trivia Question Stumper:
What 2010 industry tradeshow was recognized as the “Show with the Most Dramatic Growth” at the recent Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Awards and Summit?
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HOT TOPIC:
The Latest in Architectural Signage: European Designs for American Signage
In a special feature, Lori Shridhare takes a look at one sign company that has found European architectural signage systems are making a big splash in the US. |
Celebrate with Roland DGA and Win Big!
Roland DGA is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a design contest. Find out how you can enter.
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Get Some Digital Signage “Know-How” With DSE’s Webinar
On October 11, Digital Signage Expo will present a Webinar for those interested in learning more about digital signage. Find out who will be presenting and what to expect here.
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Find out what type of certification EFI’s management system received here. |
Durden Outdoor Lights up Historic Town with Watchfire Digital Billboard
Get the specs on the recent installation of a unique, three-sided digital billboard. |
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Check in here for the latest appointments, promotions, and acquisitions from Fisher Textiles, Scala, World Wide Sign Systems Inc., and more.
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OCTOBER
October 12-13: The Illinois Sign Association’s Fall Conference will be taking place at the Marriott’s Hickory Ridge Conference Center in Lisle, Illinois. For further details, call 414/529-4235 or check out www.isa-sign.com.
October 13-15: The SSSC/ISA Sign Show will be held Oct. 13-15 at the Doubletree Hotel Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. With a theme of “Take Charge of the Future,” the show will provide networking events, education opportunities, and exhibitor discussions to help sign industry professionals move their businesses forward. A full slate of events, as well as registration, is available at www.signs.org/sssc.
October 19-21: SGIA Expo 2011 will be taking place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Lousiana. For additional information, log on to www.sgiaexpo.org.
NOVEMBER
November 3: SEGD’s Xlab 2011: Design of Location will explore location-based navigation technologies and bring together technology, design, and interaction experts in a format that will include games, presentations, and talks. The event will be held in New York City at Eyebeam Art + Technology Center, 540 West 21st St. For more, visit www.segd.org.
DECEMBER
December 1-3: USSC Sign World International returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. For advance information, call 215/785-1920 or visit www.ussc.org.
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ADA by the Numbers
Butch “Superfrog” Anton goes beyond the regulations contained within the ADA to look at the issues that affect sign shops during installation of these signs. Don’t be caught offguard–find out what common issues you’ll most likely run into when installing ADA signage.
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Wilkie Mfg. L.L.C.—
Builder of high-performance Aerial Ladders and remote Service Cranes. Call 405-235-0920 for more information.
http://www.wilkiemfg.com
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T.O. Wholesale Screen Printing —
Coroplast 100 18×12’s $89, 100 24×18’s $145 – 3 Day Production – Low Price – Top Quality. Corrugated Plastic, Aluminum & More. Call 888-509-7446 today!
http://www.targetomaha.com/signbuilder
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This Month’s Trivia Answer:
The 2010 SGIA Expo was honored with the Gold 100 Grand Award “Show with the Most Dramatic Growth” at the Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Awards and Summit. The show was held September 21-23 at The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay in California. |
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For in-depth coverage of these topics and other sign industry topics, check out
ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS:
Coming up in the October SGIA Show 2011 issue of Sign Builder Illustrated, feature articles on:
Architectural Identity
Digital Printing Hardware
Rotary Engravers
Magnet Applications
Printwear Business
Vehicle Graphics Design
Vinyl Installation
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS and SUBSCRIBERS:
Coming up in the November 2011 issue of Sign Builder Illustrated, feature articles on:
ADA Design
Awnings Installation
Banners Fabrication
Channel Letters Installation
Fabrication with Panel Saws
Vehicle Graphics Software
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].
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Print 103-inch width for under $60,000
The new Mimaki JV34-260 super wide-format inkjet printer produces outstanding results for indoor/outdoor applications using water-based solvent or sublimation inks on a wide variety of substrates. The JV34-260 features a maximum 103″ printing width and is capable of printing up to 323 sqft/hr. It also employs variable dot technology for smooth gradations, photo quality images and sharp text. Click HERE or call 888-530-3988 for more info.
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Decorative Mounting Hardware
Enhance your signage with the unmatched quality, variety, and in-stock inventory of StandOff Caps and Barrels. With custom design capabilities and over 650 interchangeable components, Gyford StandOff Systems® allows you to “Bring Your Designs to Life®” in thousands of ways. Contact our Client Solutions Specialists at 775.829.7272 or [email protected].
Gyford StandOff Systems
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The Gerber EDGE FX™ Digital Printing System is the solution for short-run durable graphics. With Gerber’s Matched Technology System™, EDGE FX™ thermal printer, Gerber plotters, OMEGA™ software, GerberColor™ thermal transfer foils, Gerber EDGEReady™ punched materials, and Gerber Spectratone™ (create 3000+ colors), you can easily produce graphics that make you $$$!
Gerber EDGE FX
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10mm Alumalite™ without pre-drilling holes?
No problem…
HIKER’s H-901 hand press was engineered to insert grommets with up to six times less physical effort than other presses on the market. HIKER also offers a complete range of electric grommeting machines. Call HIKER at 866/664-4537 no matter what your grommeting needs may be. We’ll either have a solution that is right for you or help you find one.
www.hikergrommets.com
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Going Green? Go LED Power!
Class 2 / UL 879 SAM / UL 8750
(LED Power Source)
Mean Well’s 3,000 Power Supply models have been serving worldwide customers, since 1982. If you are thinking green, Mean Well’s LED Power Supplies have nine series with dozens of models, which will provide the best power solutions for your needs.
Mean Well
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Free up your CNC router! The Hendrick VSA ACM Duo vertical panel saw is the complete all-in-one ACM solution; providing full rip and cross-cut capacity for panel sizing and auto changeover for channel grooving of aluminum composite panels. CUT | GROOVE | BEND.
Learn More…
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