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There’s nothing more frustrating than being told you’re wrong—when you know you’re right. That has happened a few times recently when sign companies installing channel letter signs failed an electrical inspection.     Here’s what’s behind the error: Changes when new UL 48 rules took effect on July 1 have not gotten to all electrical inspectors (or AHJs […]

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This story originally ran on signshop.com in October 2021. Shepherd’s Eye Brewing Co., is a family- and veteran-owned start-up brewpub that recently opened up in Florida, New York. The brewing company derives its name from one of the co-owner’s German shepherd’s, Zeus, who the family notices keenly watches all their beer-making processes and developments. In […]

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When Levi King opened his electric sign installation and repair business as a 20-something entrepreneur, he assumed that a reputation for fast, affordable, high-quality work was the secret to success. Though that was mostly true, he soon learned that less obvious factors–like the strength of his business credit–would play an equally vital role in growing […]

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This December, wholesale trade printer SinaLite is spreading holiday cheer with the launch of a special Advent Calendar aimed at supporting print businesses and resellers. Running from December 1 to December 24, the SinaLite Advent Calendar offers a daily download of free tools, assets or resources to help print businesses grow and succeed in the […]

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A business without a clean, well-maintained sign might as well be just another building. It’s often the first thing potential customers see, so it carries a lot of weight on a customer’s first impression of the company. A dirty or broken sign may have them wondering if everything related to the company’s products or services […]

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Roland DGA’s DG DIMENSE technology was honored with an NKBA Manhattan Inspire Award for “Best Wallcoverings/Wall Treatment” at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) 2024, the leading trade fair and conference for boutique hotel design, which took place November 10-11 in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Produced by the NKBA-Manhattan Chapter and sponsored […]

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There’s been one common theme I’ve been noticing in my recent conversations with shop owners: proactive sign servicing. Shops all over the country have begun to join the movement behind the popular trend. Some sign businesses now have teams that go out on weekly, or sometimes even daily, patrols to check their local installs to […]

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Sign Builder Illustrated’s December 2024 digital edition is officially live! Read about Russell Toynes of Studio Dzo‘s trip to Japan to analyze the signage market overseas, how Allen Industries uses Six Sigma strategies to optimize their workflow, Cornbread Custom Signs‘ impressive marketing efforts and wood-carved signs and more! Get some financial advice for your shop […]

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Digital signage plays a key role as brands search for new ways to create engaging experiences. Digital signage projectors are a useful tool to deliver helpful, larger-than-life content while optimizing existing spaces. From compact and ultra-short throw PowerLite® solutions to the unique spotlight form factor of LightScene®, Epson offers a range of powerful, flexible digital […]

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Digital signage plays a key role as brands search for new ways to create engaging experiences. Digital signage projectors are a useful tool to deliver helpful, larger-than-life content while optimizing existing spaces. From compact and ultra-short throw PowerLite® solutions to the unique spotlight form factor of LightScene®, Epson offers a range of powerful, flexible digital […]

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