Statement from the International Sign Association Board of Directors.
Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) President and Chief Executive Anna Bager is to join the World Out of Home Organization board.
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and Printing Industries of America (PIA), which merged on May 1, 2020, today announce the new organization name as a combined company: PRINTING United Alliance.
SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing, textile and CNC machining industries, has announced the appointment of Rick Scrimger to its Board of Directors.
Print industry sales specialist Matt Loede has joined Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in a key role driving digital inkjet opportunities for commercial print and signage businesses.
HP introduces the NEW HP Removable Adhesive Fabric—a remarkable material that can be mounted to indoor or outdoor surfaces without leaving a residue, and can be repositioned again and again without losing its adhesive qualities.
On May 1, 2020, the two entities officially unite to bring resources and services together under one roof to best support future industry growth and longevity .
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) today announces a new webinar series designed to address critical issues facing the printing industry today, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mimaki USA, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced the launch of Together We Print community to promote print service providers.
Ongoing events have dramatically altered the way people are conducting business around the world. The current market requires that companies evaluate their product and service offerings, the channels through which they are being offered, and ways to create alternative revenue streams.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is hosting its first-ever EFI Ignite Virtual Experience events, three days of informative sessions featuring EFI's full line of display graphics solutions.
Paradigm Imaging Group, a leading distributor of large format scanners, printers and multifunction systems, announces new updates to Colortrac Scanning Software. Colortrac is one of the world’s largest producers of large format scanning solutions and now has made it easier than ever to combine a Colortrac scanner with a wide format printer.
A new EFI Pro 16h flatbed/roll-to-roll hybrid wide-format printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is giving MSP Design Group the ability to expand offerings and its customer base with high-quality LED inkjet print.
Mimaki USA, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced the ColorPainter Series printers have been integrated into the company’s offerings.
SGIA, NAPCO Media and Printing Industries of America (PIA) and its affiliates have joined forces to launch a powerful resource channel dedicated to providing the printing and graphic communications industry with up-to-the-minute news and resources on COVID-19 and how to navigate the latest information about the pandemic. The COVID-19 Resource Channel is now live.
The World Out of Home Organization held its inaugural global conference call for national Out of Home associations on March 27.
EFI Optitex, Electronics For Imaging's global provider of integrated end-to-end 2D and 3D CAD/CAM software solutions for the fashion and apparel industry, today announced its agreement with Rapha Racing Ltd., one of the world's top cycling clothing manufacturers. Through the agreement, Rapha purchased EFI Optitex 3D solutions to enhance its design and production workflow.
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announced the release of Skins Sandy, the newest addition to its Skins range of haptic coating resins.
Announcing its next generation of B-free vehicle wrapping films, Mactac Distributor Products launches IMAGin B-free Slide-able GRUV.
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) today announce the 27 member companies that have received the SGIA 2019 Safety Recognition Program Award for relevant efforts throughout 2019.
Agfa has opened a new, state-of-the-art, center for offset technology at its Wilmington, Mass., location. A ribbon-cutting and dedication was held at the Offset Technical Competence Center (TCC) on Wednesday, February 26th.
THREADX 2020, the premiere event designed to help apparel print shop owners navigate everyday business challenges and opportunities, was held February 23 – 25 in Scottsdale, AZ.
Wide-Format imaging leader Roland DGA has announced the availability of its new design and print management software package “cotodesign” throughout North and South America.
Grant Graphics has completed a wall graphics project for a new cafe and craft brewery using Drytac ReTac Smooth 150, in an appropriately newspaper-themed design.
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) today announces three popular hands-on workshops for screen printers are being offered this April for all skill levels: Screen Making: Basic to Advanced (April 6-8); Art & Separations for Screen Printed Apparel (April 13-14); and Totally T-Shirts! Apparel Screen Printing (April 15-18).
Experts from Nazdar Ink Technologies will be available on the Nazdar SourceOne stand (5500) at the forthcoming ISA Sign Expo 2020 to field questions about the company's brand new and established inkjet, screen, and flexo inks, as well as its special effects portfolio.
Onyx Graphics, Inc., today announced it has named Mr. Matt Crawford as Director of Product Marketing, effective immediately.
Drytac - a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets - will open new locations in the USA, helping more customers achieve stunning results with Drytac products.
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) today announced that longtime printing industry marketing and sales executive Jack Noonan has joined the organization as vice president of business development.
Nimlok, a division of Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, is proud to announce that ExpoMarketing Group has joined the Nimlok exclusive branded dealer network as Nimlok So Cal.
PRINTING United, the most comprehensive expo and event showcase in the printing industry, today announces that the event has already eclipsed the total square footage sold in 2019 and is on track to sell out again in 2020.
Four more industry-leading vendors have committed to sponsoring the Wide-format Summit 2020, taking place April 20-22 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Austin, Texas.
A new restaurant at The Mirage hotel and casino complex in Las Vegas is to open soon, featuring dramatic wall murals printed on Drytac ReTac Textures.
Following a long-standing annual tradition, SGIA’s Congress of Committees convened on January 7-8, 2020, in Phoenix, where representatives from across the printing industry met to discuss strategies, trends, and opportunities for the industry for the coming year.
The annual Electronics For Imaging, Inc. Connect event – one of the print industry’s longest-running and most successful user conferences – has entered its third decade of valuable information sharing, discussion and networking.
Kornit Digital, a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announced that the company will be introducing two new digital direct-to-garment (DTG) print systems at the upcoming Impressions Expo Long Beach event, taking place January 17-19 in Long Beach, California.
Direct Color Systems is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Kaplinski as President & CEO.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has named veteran print technology executive Dr. Douglas Edwards as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Graphicolor Printing, Inc., a Milwaukee-area based full-service commercial printer has doubled year-over-year wide format revenue with its line-up of Acuity digital inkjet presses from Fujifilm, including the Acuity Select 26, a versatile and high quality flatbed press offering print service providers like Graphicolor opportunities to expand output capabilities on rigid and flexible substrates.
Marabu North America introduces ClearShield Select, a new line of innovative, water-based liquid laminates for wide-format print protection.
Next year's iteration of the annual Electronics For Imaging, Inc. users' conference, EFI Connect, will be among the most informative and valuable in the event's 20-year history, thanks in part to keynote sessions that deliver new insights and expertise in workflow management and automation, integrated digital print, and industry growth marketing strategies.
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, one of North America’s leading wholesale suppliers and manufacturers of display, exhibit, graphic and event solutions is proud to share that as of December 2019, it achieved 20 years of ISO Certification.
Mac Papers, one of the largest merchant distributors in the southeastern United States, has announced that it is an authorized dealer of Epson wide format equipment as well as Epson inks and media.
SGIA and NAPCO Media today announce that Andy Cvitanov has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.
The UV flatbed Inca OnsetX1 from Fujifilm with white ink transforms operations at Identity Group, a Brunswick, Maine-based manufacturer of visual décor, signs and office products.
Mimaki USA, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, held a grand reopening event on December 5, 2019 to celebrate the expansion and remodeling of its New Jersey Technology Center, located in the greater New York metropolitan area.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has embarked on a strategic initiative to enhance its commitment to customer satisfaction by strengthening global service offerings.
As it prepares to enter its fourth decade in business, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based Conlin’s Print is extending its superwide-format graphics printing capabilities with a new, high-end production solution, an EFI VUTEk h3 hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll superwide-format LED inkjet printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has announced the launch of the company’s new Paint Protection Film Cutting Software – now available across the United States and Canada.
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, one of North America’s leading wholesale suppliers and manufacturers of display, exhibit, graphic and event solutions expanded its Las Vegas operation into an additional 37,000 sq. ft. within the building it resides in, increasing its footprint to 93,000 sq. ft. of total operating space. The additional space is used for offices, manufacturing and exhibit/asset storage areas.
American Graphics Printing Co.’s signage and graphics business division, Whatsyoursign.net, can deliver a faster, more-efficient, high-quality digital production advantage, thanks to a recently installed VUTEk 32h hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll LED inkjet printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
Roland DGA customers won a total of nine SGIA Golden Image Awards in a variety of categories at PRINTING United 2019 in Dallas, impressing the judging panel with the creativity and quality of their respective entries, all printed on Roland inkjets.
Wrapping Up First Place
Keiichi Hasegawa, C17 Media (left), and teammate Blake Madsen, Remix Wraps, were first-place winners in last month’s PDAA Pro Team Relay at PRINTING United 2019. The competition tested two-person teams in four graphics installation stations: a car’s quarter panel, rivet wall, a two-panel graphic on a rough texture surface, and two-color vinyl on acrylic.
You’ve heard about Squid and the unique way it dresses up windows, and now it’s available for latex ink technology, exclusively in the U.S. through LexJet.
Mid America Display, the custom product display and signage division of St. Louis corrugated packaging provider Boxes, Inc., is expanding its leading-edge digital production packaging supply chain and display graphics operations with the purchase of a second ultra-high-speed EFI Nozomi C18000 single-pass inkjet, direct-to-board digital printer; EFI MarketDirect PackCentral software; and an EFI VUTEk superwide-format printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
Since 1929, International Label & Printing Company has been an innovative leader in the industry, and attributes many of its successes to the Inca OnsetX3 with three-quarter automation, outputting a wide spectrum of point-of-purchase graphics for well-known retail clients.
Global Graphics PLC (Euronext: GLOG) announces today that on Thursday 7 November 2019 it acquired Xitron, LLC (“Xitron”), a prepress solutions company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Utah PaperBox, established in 1914 under the name Union Label, is a 105 year old, fifth generation family-owned Salt Lake City-based packaging manufacturer.
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today that MetroWrapz of Hollywood, Florida, has earned the “King of the Wrap World” title for the second consecutive year.
Students working in the Clemson University Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics can now output prototypes faster and on a wider range of materials than ever before thanks to a gift from Fujifilm, which includes the Acuity Select 26 digital UV flatbed press and the Illumina LED Retrofit System along with a three-year commitment including training and maintenance support.
In response to customer demand for an economy laminate that can be used for short-term anti-graffiti and perforated window film applications, Mactac Graphic Products developed PERMACOLOR PermaGard SAG 38 (SAG38W54L150).
Epson today announced Trigon Imaging Solutions has opened its Epson Certified Solution Center in Milford, Ohio, outside of Cincinnati.
Mutoh America, Inc., an industry leader in wide-format printers, was recently honored with the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association's (SGIA) Product of the Year Award for the ValueJet 2638X - 104 inch printer in the Solvent or Latex Ink Over 80" category and, the ValueJet 1638UH - 64 inch UV-LED hybrid printer in the "Flatbed/Hybrid Under $100k category this year at the Printing United show in Dallas, Texas.
As part of its ongoing commitment to quality and innovation, Mactac Distributor Products has launched the next generation of its popular B-Free Window Films.
swissQprint celebrated a premiere at their Printing United booth: that of their first dedicated roll to roll printer, Karibu. In addition, the Swiss manufacturer presented their flagship flatbed printer Nyala as well as inspiring application ideas.
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is pleased to announce that judges have selected the winners in the association’s prestigious, annual Golden Image Awards competition.
Epson today announced new 64-inch SureColor S-Series solvent printers with a bulk ink system – the SureColor S60600L and the SureColor S80600L.
Mimaki USA, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced new Metallic UV ink is available for its award-winning UJF-7151 plus benchtop UV-LED flatbed printer.
GSP, the leading provider of retail services in North America, has converted its plants in Utah and Florida to Agfa's Jeti Tauro LED line of high production UV inkjet engines.
DuPont Advanced Printing will be displaying its newest ink offerings for the growing digital textile market segment at Printing United Oct. 23-25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
Print service providers (PSPs) visiting SGIA’s Printing United tradeshow have a broader-than-ever range of advanced, profit-enhancing products to see with the dynamic selection of solutions available from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) today announces the appointment of its 2019 - 2020 board members.
SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for professional signmaking, wide-format digital printing and CAD/CAM machining industries announces the launch of FlexiDYESUB, a version of Flexi 19, engineered to improve the design-to-print dye-sublimation workflow through design, color management, RIPping and printing.
At the upcoming PRINTING United tradeshow in Dallas, Onyx Graphics, Inc., will be providing a first glimpse of the next version release of ONYX Hub, the company’s business intelligence tool for wide-format print.
Industry leader Gerber Technology is continuing to add innovative, high-productivity products to its portfolio backed by best-in-class service that will empower their customers to meet today’s consumer demands.
There will be non-stop excitement in the Roland DGA booth at PRINTING United 2019, as the wide-format imaging leader will be showcasing 10 new products that have never been seen before at an SGIA event.
Next week, Tharstern will be exhibiting at newly launched PRINTING United. Tharstern have been operating in the US for 4 years. The MIS solutions company, who provide for the print, packaging and labelling industries, will be showcasing two new features at the upcoming show.
NAPCO Media LLC today announced that Frank Tueckmantel has joined the team as Executive Vice President of Business Development.
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division to showcase an impressive line-up of new and innovative inkjet solutions at PRINTING United, October 23 – 25, 2019, in booth 8220 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, in Dallas, Texas.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has announced that EFI Fiery FreeForm Create has received the 2019 Red Hot Technology Vanguard Breakthrough Award from the Association for Print Technologies.
Visitors to the forthcoming PRINTING United event in the USA will have the opportunity to see a range of innovative products from SENFA - in an environment designed to showcase how businesses can beat their competition.
Drytac's Vice President of Sales for the USA, Wayne Colbath, has been appointed to the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Graphics Production Committee.
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, one of North America’s leading wholesale suppliers and manufacturers of display, exhibit, graphic and event solutions is proud to be a gold sponsor of the 2019 Printing United Show, taking place October 23-25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
Nazdar Ink Technologies will be represented at the forthcoming PRINTING United event on the Nazdar SourceOne booth (#8627).
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. creates innovative products to address customers’ toughest challenges in print production, and four of those advanced products earned honors in one of the nation’s top print technology competitions, the Product of the Year Awards from industry association SGIA.
SGIA and NAPCO Media have announced the Wide-format Summit, a hosted, invitation-only conference to be held April 20 - 22, 2020, at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Austin, Texas.
Fort Dearborn Company, a leading North American supplier of high-impact prime labels for the consumer goods industry, has made a multi-million dollar purchase of five new high-performance HP Indigo labels and packaging presses, more than doubling digital capacity to deliver innovative and more sustainable digital printing services.
EasyCut, a leading developer of sign-making software programs, has announced the launch of its ultimate sign design and vinyl cutting software – EasyCut Pro.
Drytac is excited to announce the appointment of Gilbert Espinosa to the position of West Coast Territory Manager in the USA.
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) today announces that registration is open for a pair of screen printing-centric workshops designed specifically for apparel decorators.
Kernow North America, the global leader in high performance print media, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Parsons as National Sales Manager.
NAPCO Media LLC has announced that Steve Duccilli has joined its Printing and Packaging Group as Vice President, Brand Director, Wide-Format and Industrial Printing.
LexJet has long-been known in the printing and graphics industry as the experts in the photography and fine art space, and now continues its leading role by expanding its line of fine art papers, based on the changing market and demands.
On October 23, PRINTING United will open its doors to its newest expo and education platform, built on the strong foundation of SGIA Expo. Exhibitors are already touting their presence at the show by offering attendees a preview about what they can expect to see on the show floor this year. Attendee registration is live online at PRINTINGUnited.com/register.
To be close to the market and to anticipate customers’ needs: this is what Sappi, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative sublimation, printing and speciality papers, is known for.
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) have partnered to produce the Digital Textile Printing Conference 4.0, taking place on December 11 - 12, 2019 in Durham, NC.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has named veteran tech finance executive Grant Fitz as its new chief financial officer.
Global printing industry leader Inkcups announces the release of two new digital inks, the T2 and BB Series.
MUTOH America Inc. a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, announces the launch of two new 64 inch eco-solvent printers, XpertJet 1641SR / 1682SR.
Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and other advanced digital imaging devices, has announced that three of its products – the TrueVIS VG2 series printer/cutters, TR2 ink, and the Texart RT-640M multifunction dye-sublimation printer – have won prestigious 2019 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) “Product of the Year” Awards.