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COLORIP Upgrade for Roland printers
March 1st, 2008
The Wasatch COLORIP Upgrade offers additional capabilities and compatibility to Roland owners, providing users with the latest file formats and operating systems, third-party media profiles and premium features such as 16-bit color, direct-to-layout workflows and pre-RIP nesting. The new color pipeline maintains color data to produce more output that's more faithful to the original image, […]
UV-curable inks
March 1st, 2008
A new range of Jeti Premium UV-curable inks has been developed by Gandinnovations, in collaboration with OEM partners worldwide, for use in the Jeti Flatbed Series Printers. The new inks exhibit excellent flexibility and superior adhesion to polymeric substrates such as polystyrene, different grades of PVC, polyolefins, polyesters and many others. The inks will help […]
Reduce stretch on boat covers
March 1st, 2008
Problem: Boat covers with fabrics that stretch too much sag, pool, leak and eventually develop mold and mildew. Solution: The patented finish on Nautex Premium, which is both breathable and waterproof, dramatically reduces stretch (less than 0.5 percent), prevents growth of mold and mildew, and reduces rust and corrosion. SOURCE Sattler North America Corp.
Multi-year event contracts
March 1st, 2008
Because tent rental companies cater to a fluid and unpredictable industry, they value services and practices that can bring stability to their business. One such element that provides security and peace of mind is the multi-year contract. While they certainly aren’t foolproof, multi-year contracts offer plenty of advantages. One significant benefit of the multi-year contract—which […]
New shades and screens offer efficiency and beauty
March 1st, 2008
The days of Grandma’s stiff, vinyl rollup shades and the heavy-duty bug screen you could hardly see through are gone. Today’s shades and screens are made from an array of energy-efficient fabrics and designed with not just functionality but aesthetics, sustainability and even a little fun in mind. These high-tech fabrics can turn a parking […]
How to do better business online
March 1st, 2008
Your business is about making custom fabric products, not creating a Web site to sell custom fabric products. So, dismiss his ideas on forming canopies, if you will, but listen to Bob Filipczak when he talks about conducting business on the Internet. Don’t let his long title—site content and experience specialist in interactive marketing for […]
Tailor your Web presence to bring in customers
March 1st, 2008
Stephen Sibbald’s 15-year-old nephew washed boats for his uncle one summer, but he really wanted to work on the computer. Sibbald made him a deal: One boat-washing day earned one computer day. By the end of the summer, Scottie’s Canvas & Marine Outfitters in Fort Myers, Fla., had a Web site selling a $120, French-made […]
New materials for architectural innovation
March 1st, 2008
A fountain of light-filled fabric is the center of The Soft House, one of 15 architectural innovations created for the 2006 Intelligent Living by Design exhibit at Germany’s Vitra Museum. The futuristic vision by Kennedy & Violich Architecture (KVA), Boston, Mass., invites visitors to bask in a glowing world of curves, curtains and translucent screens. […]
ARA volunteers honored
March 1st, 2008
The American Rental Association (ARA) recognized a number of members for their volunteer services to the association and the industry during The Rental Show last month in Las Vegas. Receiving awards during the ARA’ annual recognition ceremony: J. Barry Ghiglione, Handyman Rental Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, received the Meritorious Service Award, which honors an ARA […]
NECPA elects officers for 2008
March 1st, 2008
The North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA), a trade association dedicated to helping member companies by generating interest and demand for products made from outdoor fabrics, has announced its newly elected officers for 2008. David Randa, owner and co-president of ViewPoint Sign & Awning, Marlboro, Mass., U.S.A., will serve as president of the association. Tonya […]