Analyzing Roles Sign Shops Have Within The Digital Signage Market
When it comes to sign shop roles in digital signage projects, most of the times, this work is going to encompass electrical and installation. However there is also work needed to be done on the part of sign makers to acquire these jobs in the first place—as well as continue their involvement in this field. […]
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The Art of the Start Up: Howard James of FASTSIGNS, Washington, D.C.
Howard James has owned his FASTSIGNS® store in Washington, D.C., for nearly eighteen years now, yet he still describes working and succeeding in the sign industry as an “everyday hustle.” “Our customers are always looking for solutions that are cost-effective, but they are also looking for solutions that they need tomorrow,” he laughs. “That’s the […]
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Airport Signs: High Expectations
This feature was originally published in Sign Builder Illustrated‘s June 2024 edition. Two years and counting. Nine hundred permanent, individual signs. More than 12,700 square feet of digitally printed vinyl. Nearly four tons of 1/8-inch aluminum. If you laid out all the signs that Signarama Louisville Downtown in Kentucky has created for a local airport […]
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General Formulations Unveils RoughMark Cast
General Formulations introduced a new GF 885AE RoughMark Cast 2.0 mil/50 mic gloss white cast vinyl last month. The print film material combines the company’s High-Tack Removable (HTR) adhesive technology with the performance of a gloss cast vinyl for multi-surface compatibility. Whether on smooth or textured walls, or indoor or outdoor spaces, GF 885AE offers […]
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Alliance Franchise Brands Launches True Install
A major industry franchisor has unveiled a new concept in signage and graphic installation services. Alliance Franchise Brands is rolling out True Install, which is primed for rapid expansion, according to the parent company. “True Install offers a strong business model, due to the immense need for comprehensive installation services for industry designers, production teams […]
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Creative Silhouettes Prints Exterior Wall Graphics
Canadian large-format print company Creative Silhouettes recently produced a high-contrast set of exterior wall graphics for a local client using Drytac Polar Grip white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl. Creative Silhouettes partnered with real estate investment and management company Barney River to visually transform the wall of its building. Because the outdoor application would be subject to […]
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A “Shock”-ing Truck Wrap With Some Pull
The truck and tractor pull circuit, where these types of vehicles pull a heavy drag or sled along a track in front of a cheering audience, is probably an overlooked market when it comes to wraps. However one wrap specialist has managed to find quite the success in this field. In fact, to borrow a […]
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Faux Neon LED Emboldens Hotel Blade Sign
The Mining Exchange has been a fixture in the downtown area of Colorado Springs, Colorado ever since its opening back in 1902—first as a stock exchange for local mining companies then evolving over the decades into a boutique hotel that today exquisitely welcomes guests, meetings, conferences, weddings, and other special celebrations. However time had taken […]
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Faux Neon LED Emboldens Hotel Blade Sign
The Mining Exchange has been a fixture in the downtown area of Colorado Springs, Colorado ever since its opening back in 1902—first as a stock exchange for local mining companies then evolving over the decades into a boutique hotel that today exquisitely welcomes guests, meetings, conferences, weddings, and other special celebrations. However time had taken […]
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Vanguard Digital’s First Customer Invests in First VK3220T-HS
“Firsts” can be intimidating, especially as a business owner. The unknowns, the risks, and the uncertainties around being the first often prevent businesses from taking a chance and trying something new. However, the reward of being first is usually worth the risk. History is made by firsts. This is why when it came time to […]
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