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Self-adhesive wall covering
May 1st, 2012
Top Value Fabrics’ self-adhesive fabric wall covering is PVC-free and has an inkjet receptive layer for vibrant prints. The 4-ounce material prints on a variety of printers including UV, solvent, eco-solvent, latex and screen. The wall covering is easy-to-print, eco-friendly and installs easily on flat surfaces and simple curves. SOURCE Top Value Fabrics
Sales success 101
May 1st, 2012
By Arnold Sanow There are many ingredients necessary for success in sales, regardless of the market your business serves. Here are eight keys to help you achieve your sales goals. 1. Determine the wants and needs of your customer first, then work backwards to develop the product or service.Many times we make the mistake of […]
Wide-format photo graphic completes exhibit
May 1st, 2012
A dyesub printed skin was fitted after the exhibit had shipped—only possible due to accurate patterning and expert design and stitching teamwork. By Bruce N. Wright The story behind the “Range of Light” exhibit for outdoor equipment retailer The North Face is nearly as dramatic as the image depicted on a centrally located fabric backdrop. […]
The right tools for your fabric graphics project
May 1st, 2012
Identify proper installation hardware and best practices for large-format graphics projects. By Maura Keller Identifying the proper installation hardware for large-format print projects can be challenging considering the wealth of application options, the substrates used and the environments in which they will call “home.” From tension cable display systems to retractable banner crossbars to traditional […]
Shaping the shopping experience: how printed fabrics attract customers
May 1st, 2012
Lightweight fabrics and digital printing deliver dynamic results for retailers. By John Gehner In the 1980s, Seattle’s Rainier Industries Ltd. began installing exterior holiday displays for chains like Nordstrom and The Bon Marché (now Macy’s). For a company that once supplied tents to prospectors pursuing gold in Alaska, the decorative projects found an appropriate fit […]
3M joins SGP partnership
May 1st, 2012
3M Commercial Graphics joined the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) as a Platinum Patron. A technology and product leader in the large format graphic materials industry, 3M’s employees have completed 8,600 projects that have resulted in the elimination of more than 3 billion pounds of pollution. “We recognize that what’s good for the environment can […]
PantoneLIVE manages color in the cloud
May 1st, 2012
X-Rite and Pantone unveiled PantoneLIVE, a cloud-based color service that provides instant access to brand color standards. PantoneLIVE’s brand color standards allow brand owners to predict how corporate spot colors will reproduce on a wide variety of substrates, including brown corrugated, clear film and white polypropylene. A brand’s color assets are managed and maintained in […]
NLRB rule affects non-union shops
May 1st, 2012
A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule effective as of April 30 requires approximately six million businesses—including many sign companies—to post notices in their facilities regarding the formation of unions. Under the rule, employers that fail to post the notice are subject to unfair labor practice charges. In addition, the NLRB can impose sanctions if, […]
Cooley grows leadership team
May 1st, 2012
Cooley Group, a designer and manufacturer of sustainable fabrics, expanded its leadership team by hiring three executives and promoting a fourth. Steve Katz joins Cooley in the newly created position of director of sales and customer service, engineered membranes. Dan Johansen was appointed to the position of director of sales, Cooley Commercial Graphics. Tem McInville […]
Aurora wins SGIA sustainability award
May 1st, 2012
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. was awarded the prestigious 2012 SGIA Sustainability Recognition Award for the second consecutive year. The Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) created the awards program to recognize member companies that develop a sustainable business ethic. Awards are presented annually to facilities that qualify based upon submission of required program information and […]