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Ronstan launches AIA CES course for architects
January 7th, 2011
Ronstan Tensile Architecture, Portsmouth, R.I., has launched its continuing education course, “Exploring the Naturally Sustainable Form of Tensile Architecture,” on The Continuing Architect, an online educational platform. Accredited by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES), successful completion of the course earns one hour toward learning unit requirements, including the health, safety […]
Leigh Fibers: Top 10 ways to make waste work for you
January 6th, 2011
A free white paper from Leigh Fibers, Spartanburg, S.C., explains how a manufacturer can turn scrap into useful raw materials, benefitting both the company’s bottom line and the environment. “Waste Should Not Be Wasted—The Top 10 Ways To Make It Work For You” looks at waste from several different perspectives, among them material reclamation, disposal […]
INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand now classified by key attribute
January 5th, 2011
For more than 30 years, INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand has been recognized worldwide as a fabric of choice for products where durability counts—for military uniforms and load carriage, outdoor clothing and equipment, performance workwear, luggage and footwear. Now, those fabrics have been classified to help customers and consumers better understand the attributes and benefits of each […]
Voting now open for InTents Buyer’s Guide cover
January 4th, 2011
InTents magazine, a publication of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), put out an open call for cover images for the 2011 InTents Buyer’s Guide. After receiving several pictures of tent installations, the editors have narrowed the choices to three, and are asking for the public to select the final cover. View the choices at […]
ISA, SGIA audience survey
January 1st, 2011
The International Sign Association (ISA) and the Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) draw vastly different audiences to their annual expos. A recent survey, which compared four trade shows over a two-year period, revealed a 15.4-percent overlap in attendees between the two expos. That means that almost 85 percent of the attendees are unique to each […]
Urmano named to SGIA board
January 1st, 2011
In recognition of his contributions to the graphics arts community, Steve Urmano, director of marketing at Mimaki USA, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Specialty Graphics Imaging Association board of directors. Urmano offers in-depth expertise on trends in the specialty imaging community, and is on a mission to help print providers […]
Color-Logic nomenclature
January 1st, 2011
Color-Logic’s naming conventions in its Process Metallic Color System have been adopted by EFI for use in the EFI Fiery XF RIP. The company stated that widespread use of Color-Logic nomenclature means that graphic designers and printers using a variety of processes can be assured that their designs will be executed properly.
Banner producer expands
January 1st, 2011
Olympus Flag & Banner added on to its headquarters. Construction broke ground on Sept. 13, 2010. The additional space will be used to house new digital printing equipment and additional staff. Founded in 1893 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Olympus Flag & Banner is a printer and sewer that specializes in large format custom printing […]
Local business inks incentive
January 1st, 2011
Fabric Images obtained funding for expansion from the city of Elgin, Ill. City leaders signed off on $87,000 in incentives, plus other in-kind assistance, to the company in its expansion. Fabric Images, headquartered in Elgin since 1992, moved to a 155,000-square-foot facility at 225 Corporate Drive in December. According to the agreement, the city will […]
Seal wins Product of the Year
January 1st, 2011
Neschen Americas’ Seal® Print Shield® Anti-Graffiti won the 2010 SGIA Product of the Year in the Finishing-Laminates, Adhesives, Films, Coatings category. The pressure-sensitive laminating film offers a high moisture barrier and protects images printed on UV or solvent inkjet printers from a variety of chemicals. Entries were evaluated and judged by industry leaders based on […]