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The benefits of employee certification
February 26th, 2010
By Pat Hayes, CPP The Industrial Fabrics Association International’s Craftsman Certification programs have been a point of much discussion during the past year. The programs were put on hold due to costs and limited member participation. IFAI has seen fit to move forward, placing more responsibility on its divisions to not only sponsor and supervise […]
New elastomers from Bluestar Silicones
February 26th, 2010
Bluestar Silicones is launching a new line of TCS 7560 and TCS 7561 Silbione® products designed for the elastic band material market for lingerie and medical applications such as support stockings and medical equipment. The new silicone elastomers, flexible and harmless to the skin, offer improved anti-slip noncompression properties for greater wearer comfort. For the […]
Customize products on the web
February 26th, 2010
By Janet Preus A man goes into a store, buys a shirt and goes home. A woman goes into a store, tries on eight shirts, goes to the next store, tries on five more, then goes home and shops online. She might keep this up for days in order to find the right style, fit […]
The Flag Loft seizes opportunities
February 26th, 2010
By Jill C. Lafferty The sister-brother team of Maureen and Rick Kelly credit their father’s advice for leading them into the flag and banner business. “He never owned a company, but believed that the best way to run a business was to rely on your own decisions and not others,” says Maureen Kelly. “We saw […]
DaVinci donates to TV show
February 26th, 2010
DaVinci Technologies donated Solvent Satin Canvas to the ABC reality television show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” In the episode, which originally aired on Dec. 6, the community of Clarksville, Tenn., came together to help Trina Scott and her three daughters, who lost their father, David, in a sudden accident. DaVinci Technologies manufactures and supplies a […]
New how-to videos
February 26th, 2010
AW Specialty Papers launched three new videos demonstrating how to apply heat transfer paper onto dark-colored substrates using a commercial heat press. Available on YouTube, each video highlights one of three new products: Koncert T, Laser Dark and 3G Jet-Opaque. The IMAGE CLIP series is for use with laser printers or copiers, and the 3G […]
National sign code update
February 26th, 2010
The final rule adopting the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices was recently published in the Federal Register. Signs on the primary and interstate highways are subject to the MUTCD, which is effectively a national sign code. Governments are required to adopt the new MUTCD standards within two years.
Oracal earns award
February 26th, 2010
Oracal USA received the 2009 Vendor of the Year Award from USCutter.com, a national distributor with headquarters in Woodinville, Wash. USCutter.com was able to increase sales by 210 percent thanks to Oracal’s full line of pressure sensitive adhesive products, as well as its sales and marketing support.
Vehicle wrap demonstrations
February 26th, 2010
Arlon and Mutoh America joined to sponsor the Graphics of the Americas Vehicle wrap center. The wrap was featured at the GOA tradeshow in Miami, Fla., Feb. 25–27. Arlon featured the new DPF 6000XRP. Free demonstrations educate end users on the proper techniques and tools needed to complete a profitable vehicle wrap.
EDPA elects Burkette
February 26th, 2010
The Exhibit Designers and Producers Association elected Jay Burkette to the executive board in the role of vice president, administration. In this two-year tenured position, Burkette will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing the association bylaws and meetings, assisting with administrative matters and coordinating the nomination activities and appointments for board and executive committee positions. […]