U of M solar car features Avery Dennison vehicle wrap

September 1, 2012  |  Graphics

The University of Michigan’s solar car, Quantum, wrapped in Avery Dennison’s vehicle films, competed in the 2012 American Solar Car Challenge. “The wrap is an important improvement to the car,” said Cole Witte, engineering director for the University of Michigan solar car.…
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Grimco to acquire Proveer Sign & Graphics

September 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Grimco Inc. and Proveer Sign & Graphics have a definitive agreement for Grimco to acquire the United States operations of Proveer Sign & Graphics. This acquisition provides Grimco with the opportunity to enhance its product offerings and strengthen its distribution warehouse infrastructure. …
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SGIA presents OSHA hazard communication changes

September 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has released the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) changes to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). OSHA has made the changes to align the United States with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling…
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GraphixDirect.Com teams up with Flora Digital

September 1, 2012  |  Graphics

GraphixDirect.com Inc. has teamed up with Flora Digital as the master distributor for the U.S. and Canada, allowing both companies to expand further into the sign and graphics market with a Flora printer. The 2512UV Flatbed Printer by Flora is a high-resolution UV production printer. This custom-con…
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Digital technologies to influence printed textile market

September 1, 2012  |  Graphics

InfoTrends is engaging in a multi-client study, “Transforming Textile Printing,” to provide insight into the printed textile market. In this study, InfoTrends will determine outlook for analog to digital transition in the textile printing market; gauge outlook for demand for digital text…
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Creative commercial interiors: take large-format digital inside

September 1, 2012  |  Features, Graphics

Digitally printed fabrics can take an office, hospitality or retail setting from average to astounding. By Holly O’Dell Printing on fabrics affords a new approach to traditional commercial interior design. White walls can become murals. Run-of-the-mill artwork can become custom pieces. Permane…
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Trends in fabric printing technology

September 1, 2012  |  Features, Graphics

By Maura Keller As with many industries, technological advancements continually evolve the way fabric graphic professionals do business. From innovative printer technology to significantly improved ink disbursement, new advancements are revolutionizing the industry as a whole. According Julie Gedero…
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The best insurance policy?

September 1, 2012  |  Graphics

By Matthew Davis Don’t automatically assume you’re protected—or that your insurance is right for your business. According to one national survey, nearly 60 percent of businesses are seriously underinsured. In the event of a major claim, the survey showed that those who are underins…
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Wrap film

September 1, 2012  |  Graphics

3M Commercial Graphics added five new colors to its line of 3M™ Scotchprint Wrap Film Series 1080: Matte Pink, Matte Orange, Matte Blue Metallic, Gloss Red Metallic and Satin Black. The new colors increase options to 39, including carbon fiber and brushed metal textures. Film series 1080…
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Back-lit and stretch fabrics

September 1, 2012  |  Graphics

Fisher Textiles DD 8600 Twilite (FR) is a backlit fabric for grooved box-lit applications. Twilite is 7.8 ounces per square yard, 119 inches wide, flame retardant and passes the NFPA 701 test. Uses include banners and trade show exhibits. DD 7849 EZ Stretch is an 8.2-ounce knit that is 100-percent p…
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