Behind Bell’s Creation

Photo: Offbeet Productions. Paola Zamudio of npz studio+ wanted to elevate the arts to new heights in celebration of the iconic Bell Works to honor the building’s rich history of innovation, so as the Lead Designer and Creative Director of Bell Works, she brought on friend and New York-based artist...

Kwik Stop Enhances C-Store Signage with Watchfire’s Cutting-Edge Displays

Watchfire, a prominent provider of LED displays for the C-store industry, has been chosen by Kwik Stop to enhance signage at twenty-seven of their locations across Nebraska and Colorado. Thus far, 23 sites have been equipped with double-faced 4-by-6-foot 10mm outdoor digital signs, with the remaining installations scheduled for completion...

Applied Graphics & Signs Unveils Spectacular Window Graphics for Hollywood Blockbuster ‘Babylon’ at AMC The Grove

Applied Graphics & Signs, a notable graphic installation and project management firm, recently showcased their expertise by utilizing Drytac SpotOn Clear Gloss media, coated with white for enhanced opacity, to craft attention-grabbing window graphics promoting the highly anticipated Hollywood film, Babylon. Catering to clientele in Southern California and Chicago, Applied...

Large Format Printing: New to 2023

Photo: Canon Solutions America. 2023 promises to be a pivotal year for the signage industry, marked by a resurgence in demand reminiscent of pre-pandemic levels and evolving customer preferences. Sign shops can capitalize on these trends by staying attuned to the dynamics shaping the large format sector. Here are key...

DEHN Enhances Efficiency and Quality with Digital Platemaking Innovation

DEHN, a global leader in surge and lightning protection as well as safety equipment, employs various printing technologies such as inkjet, laser, direct thermal, and pad printing in its production processes. These technologies are instrumental in manufacturing components for diverse devices and systems. By maintaining in-house printing facilities, DEHN not...

Roland DGA Doubles the Number of Born to Wrap Workshops

Roland DGA has announced its 2018 schedule of Born to Wrap workshops—highly interactive two-day and one-day classes designed to help vehicle wrap designers, installers, and shop owners take their abilities and operations to the next level. The hands-on workshops, sponsored by Avery Dennison, will be led by the vehicle wrap...

3M Wrap Film Series 1080 Tops 100 Colors with Eight New Additions

An artist’s color palette is a secret weapon. The more colors, the more ways to create fresh and innovative works of art. Now, 3M is expanding graphics installers’ arsenals by adding eight new colors to the 3M™ Wrap Film Series 1080 family, bringing the color total to 106 options. With...

What A Winning Hand International Sign

Kyle Edmonds of Mitchell Signs had an opportunity to close a sale. A bank wanted to install a certain kind of signs on top of its building, but the city wouldn’t allow it. City leaders asked Kyle’s company for help in navigating the difficult task of allowing that sign without...

Roland customers received eight Golden Image Awards at the 2017 SGIA Expo

Roland customers won a total of eight prestigious SGIA Golden Image Awards at the 2017 Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo in New Orleans, including Gold, Silver, and Bronze ribbons in a variety of categories. Held annually, the Golden Image Awards competition recognizes standout work produced by digital imaging and...

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. CEO Catherine Monson Honored with 2017 Distinguished Women Award

Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., has been named an honoree of the 2017 Distinguished Women Award presented by Northwood University. CatherineNov2016LowRes“It’s an honor to be recognized among Northwood University’s Distinguished Women Award recipients, both past and present,” Monson said. “Northwood University is dedicated to developing future leaders of...