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Trade Show Emporiums launches new trade show display
March 1st, 2008
Trade Show Emporium, Denver, Colo., has launched the new Alumalite trade show display. Alumalite is a portable modular display system that raises a company’s brand image while lowering its shipping, install, and dismantle costs. An entire Alumalite system can be assembled quickly and easily and weighs less than 200 pounds. An 81-inch-wide by 84-inch-high central […]
Integrated printer and cutter
March 1st, 2008
The 2008 Soljet Pro III XC-540 printer/cutter features Roland’s new Intelligent Pass Control technology, a white ink configuration option, and other enhancements that deliver higher levels of speed, print quality and versatility. System enhances image quality through better dot placement, improved media feed compensation and better light ink control. Serves a wide variety of applications, […]
Tarp quick fix
March 1st, 2008
Problem: Truckers want to repair damaged tarps or other polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated or laminated products on the road without resorting to gluing on a patch (a sloppy operation) or heat-sealing the cut (hard to do on the fly). Solution: The new Super Kwik Patch allows users to simply peel and press adhesive material over […]
Reduce tent window scratches
March 1st, 2008
Problem: Tent windows of clear PVC expose flow lines, bubbles or other imperfections in screen printing. Solution: DAF Printed Window encapsulates windowpane print between 16 mil double-polish clear PVC vinyl, eliminating most imperfections and reducing scratches. SOURCE DAF Products Inc.
Repel dirt, water and sun
March 1st, 2008
Problem: Rough-duty acrylic and canvas products sustain heavy sun damage and abrasion, leading to seam leaks. Solution: Spray-on SolarGuard® by Solarbloc repels dirt, grease, water, oil and sun, increasing fabric life by up to 15 percent, according to the manufacturer. The product creates a self-healing shield and holds up successfully to thousands of abrasion tests. […]
Shears that stay sharp longer
March 1st, 2008
Problem: Cutting material with glue or adhesive backing clogs shears and leads to rust and corrosion. Solution: Clauss 8-inch and 9-inch Titanium Bonded Ultraflex Shears feature precision razor-knife edges, ergonomic nylon comfort bows and adjustable tension. Titanium-bonded blades stay sharp longer and resist rust, corrosion, glues and adhesives. SOURCE Clauss Cutlery
Unbreakable, rust-free hooks
March 1st, 2008
Problem: Hooks that move privacy curtains break or rust in damp indoor or outdoor environments. Solution: The JEFBeam Curtain System designed specifically for indoor and outdoor use features hooks that are unbreakable and rust-free. The curtain system rocks for custom gazebos, patios and drapery, and rolls for hospital privacy and shower curtains. SOURCE J. Ennis […]
Special events decor
March 1st, 2008
The new Moss Events line includes columns, walls, arches, themed backdrops and functional decor, all available for either rental or purchase. Themed photographic backdrops, available in 26 different graphics from beach scenes to cityscapes, are printed on wrinkle-resistant recycled Moss Green Knit fabric. Moss Mosaics is a line of modular shapes, designed to clip together […]
Communicating color
March 1st, 2008
Colors are difficult to describe because everyone visualizes them differently—but critical to the design and creation of any material. Acrylics USA LLC, a manufacturer of cell cast acrylic sheets, has developed a new, patented tool to make colors easier to create and share: the Peacock Color Creation Tool™. Contained in a small binder, it contains […]
Solutions for daily printing
March 1st, 2008
3P InkJet Textiles Corp.’s media solutions facilitate your daily printing business, offering premium lines developed for particular ink technologies. Collection of TruColor media was specially designed for optimizing output with solvent and eco-solvent printers to achieve the highest possible printing results. 3P also offers the economical Value line, recommended for either direct or transfer sublimation […]