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Kennickell merges with Digital Image Color Supergraphics
November 1st, 2009
Kennickell merged with Savannah’s Digital Image Color Supergraphics. The expertise of Digital Image, in combination with Kennickell’s reputation for quality and service, will provide the local and regional market with a one-stop source for direct-digital wide-format printing. The addition of Kennickell’s FB 6100 UV hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll digital printer will provide shared and new clients with […]
New white paper explains how to measure glass
November 1st, 2009
Digital printing on glass, Plexiglas, backlit film and other transparent media has become very popular. Applications for such printed, transparent media are various and attract viewers’ attention. Measuring these kinds of media may be tricky and needs experience, as well as the right tools. Barbieri Electronic’s free white paper “How to Measure Glass/Plexiglas” points out […]
InteliCoat adds backlit film
November 1st, 2009
InteliCoat Technologies added to its Magic media line with Magic GBL-9, a 9 mil., semi-opaque, one-side satin polyester backlit film. For use in both solvent and eco-solvent printing systems, Magic GBL-9 is recommended as a front printing and viewing film where high density can be achieved. GBL-9 is suitable for both indoor and outdoor lightbox […]
Arlon launches new website
November 1st, 2009
Arlon Inc. launched a new website. Based on end-user needs, new and improved areas include registered distributor and end-user portals specifically designed to meet their needs, ICC Profile Database, added color charts and scrolling bars for cut graphics and flexible substrate products, an application image gallery, and a search tool. Visit arlon.com.
Ultraflex hires new sales manager
November 1st, 2009
Ultraflex Systems Inc., international supplier of diverse options of digital solvent, UV, latex and screen printing substrates, announced a new member of its sales force. Peter Allard has been appointed to Southeastern sales manager for the United States. Allard joins Ultraflex with nearly 25 years of sales experience in the printing industry. His skill set, […]
Avery Dennison launches new website
November 1st, 2009
Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products Division North America released the 2009 Color Selector and a redesigned website for sign shops and designers with updated product information, cross referencing tools and a section on the company’s eco friendly products and sustainability initiatives. The new website features the latest information on Avery Graphics digital media and […]
Fabric trade exhibit draws visitors
November 1st, 2009
By Abbie Yarger The project. Craft an engaging exhibit for the EuroShop trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, to represent Fabric Images Inc., Elgin, Ill. The fair, which showcases the global retail industry, is held every three years and features more than 1,800 exhibitors from 50 countries. More than 100,000 visitors from 93 countries come to […]
Growing demand for floor graphics
November 1st, 2009
By Tim Greene Have you ever noticed the special insignias on the court during the NCAA basketball tournament or the NBA finals? I have always liked the idea of using floor graphics as both a wayfinding tool and a promotional tool. For a reasonable price (less than $10 per square foot) retailers, museums, theatres, hospitals, […]
Four-step sustainability from SGIA
November 1st, 2009
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has recently updated its 4-Step Sustainability Action Plan with additional resources to help imagers develop a successful Sustainability Management System (SMS) in their printing businesses. The program—made up of Plan, Do, Check, Act—uses member-exclusive resources to provide a straightforward, effective process of incorporating sustainable initiatives based on corporate social […]
Personal Protective Technology Program
November 1st, 2009
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Personal Protective Technology (PPT) Program will host the 3rd Annual Stakeholders’ Meeting on March 2–3, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Airport, Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.A. This year’s meeting will center on user-oriented discussions structured from PPT-related information and training, guided by user input. Topic areas identified […]