Avery Dennison Announces 2026 Training Schedule
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions today announced its 2026 training and certification exam schedule. The expert-led workshops provide in-depth, hands-on instruction with a wide range of films, including Supreme Wrapping Film™ / Vehicle Color Change, Commercial Wraps, Wet-Apply and Dry-Apply Paint Protection Film, and Automotive and Architectural Window Film. All skill levels are welcome. No previous […]
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Fluid Color and Glantz Announce Partnership
Fluid Color is excited to announce a new authorized dealership agreement with Glantz, one of North America’s most trusted distributors in the sign, graphics, and display industries. Through this partnership, Glantz will offer Fluid Color’s full lineup of advanced Flatbed, Hybrid, and Roll-to-Roll printers — including the ZF105, ZR126, and RF84 HG — expanding access […]
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Hybrid Software Helix Launches GPU-Native Industrial Inkjet RIP
Hybrid Software Helix (formerly Global Graphics Software) has launched SmartRIP™, an innovative industrial inkjet RIP (raster image processor) for OEMs and integrators. SmartRIP is the world’s first GPU-native RIP, delivering exceptional performance and scalability for a wide range of industrial printing applications. It offers a streamlined feature set and optimized pricing designed specifically for the […]
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Gemini Launches Raised Print
Gemini has introduced Raised Print — a new capability that brings enhanced texture, visual depth, and ADA-compliant functionality to interior and exterior signage. Raised Print delivers vibrant, dimensional detail for both interior and exterior signage. Create ADA-compliant braille, textured layers, and raised lettering on precision-cut acrylic or metal substrates. From tactile wayfinding and lobby directories […]
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“It’s All About The Flow, Baby!”
When it comes to creating a Lean and profitable sign manufacturing business, few concepts are as frequently misunderstood as the idea of “flow.” Many managers become fixated on capacity, pondering how much equipment they can acquire, how many employees they can onboard, or how many hours they can cram into the production schedule. However, it’s […]
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PPDS Names Bruce Wyrwitzke as new Senior Director of Sales for North America
PPDS is excited to announce the merited promotion of Bruce Wyrwitzke to the leadership role of Senior Director of Sales for North America. Leading PPDS’ total solutions growth strategy to support all market verticals in North America, Bruce, who is now entering his twenty-fifth year as an AV professional, joined PPDS as Sales Director in […]
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Cineplex to Sell Digital Signage Unit for $70 Million
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Canadian exhibition giant Cineplex has announced a deal to sell its digital signage business to U.S.-based Creative Realities Inc. for $70 million in cash. The sale of Cineplex Digital Media, subject to closing conditions, will help the parent company strengthen its balance sheet by reducing debt and supporting general corporate […]
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Leading With LED Signage
SBI: Russell, LED signage seems to be all the rage these days and I know your shop does a lot of work in this realm. What do you think is propelling the popularity of these brightly backed installations? Russell Toynes: Look, everyone loves the look of neon. Whether it’s because you hold some nostalgia for […]
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Building The Dream Team
The sign business is a specialized field that has only gotten more demanding as technology and customer needs evolve. The dazzling new printer that does everything except deliver the sign will never be able to propose a project with just a few vague words from a client or offer solutions to convert a dissatisfied customer […]
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Wide Format Printer Market to Reach USD 14.8 Billion by 2034
According to Exactitude Consultancy, the wide format printer market is undergoing a transformation as industries embrace digital printing for enhanced precision, speed and customization. Once limited to advertising and signage, wide format printers now play a pivotal role in diverse applications such as textiles, packaging, architecture and industrial design. The rise of sustainable inks, high-resolution digital […]
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