Large format printing machine in operation. Mactac® Graphics & Signage Solutions is set to showcase its latest cutting-edge signage media at the ISA International Sign Expo 2023. The spotlight will be on Mactac solutions exhibited in the booths of its industry partners and distributors, underscoring the company's commitment to presenting...
Optimizing Shop Layout for Power-Packed Print Production: A Strategic Approach to Efficiency and Innovation
Photo: SpeedPro Chicago Loop. The initial steps we took to transform our vision into reality were twofold: optimizing our equipment selection and maximizing the efficiency of our studio layout. Firstly, we strategically invested in cutting-edge equipment that would allow us to outpace competitors within our limited space. By choosing a...
Introducing Mactac® Graphics & Signage Solutions’ Innovative Window Graphics Product Line Expansion
Mactac® Graphics & Signage Solutions is bolstering its window graphics product line with the introduction of six new products. This expansion includes air-egress films designed for crafting double-sided window displays, as well as other permanent and removable films. The enriched product offering aims to provide Mactac customers with a wider...
Storytelling Secrets: Transforming Sign Shops and Building Brand Loyalty
"In the latest installment of the "Behind the Signs" podcast, Joe Arenella, a contributing writer for Sign Builder Illustrated and the founder of Sign Tracker, engages in an insightful conversation with Evan Zebley, the creative force behind Minuteman Press. In this episode, they delve into how Evan's captivating story-driven videos...
Empowering Educators: Unveiling the World of Graphic Technologies and Print Innovations
Experienced classroom instructor Tom Lamont, based at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, Massachusetts, has joined forces with Tech-Ed and Roland DGA to offer a comprehensive course for fellow instructors interested in launching or enhancing a graphic technologies program at their respective schools. For years, Lamont has...
Third Place Winner of the AFB 2022 Project of the Year Award
Turtle enjoying the printed graphics used in the tank. Signs Now of Erie, PA, achieved Third Place in the Alliance Franchise Brands (AFB) 2022 Project of the Year competition. The submission, a collaborative effort by Owner/President Sue Hawley, encapsulated two months of hard work. Signs Now Erie partnered with the...
Wall Art at Great Pretenders in NYC
New, colorful wall graphics for Great Pretenders’ new space at FAO Schwarz in New York City. Printing and signage specialist Riverside Print & Signs from Sarnia, Ontario, used Drytac's ReTac Smooth 150 polymeric PVC film to create vibrant wall graphics for Great Pretenders' new area in FAO Schwarz, New York...
SignAgent Introduces Its New Brand Identity During the SEGD 50th Anniversary Conference
SignAgent has officially announced the launch of its updated brand identity. This announcement took place at SEGD’s Annual Conference in Washington DC, as the experiential graphic design society celebrated its 50th anniversary. The rebranding initiative for SignAgent began in January 2023 with the assistance of J2, a branding agency located...
Easy to Remove, Printable Scored Liner
Mactac® Graphics & Signage Solutions announces the launch of Printvinyl Scored™, the first of its kind for the wide format graphics industry. The new product line includes two pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) products with a scored liner for screen and wide format printers. Mactac Printvinyl™ film is recognized for its proven quality...
Video Podcast: Experiential Graphic Design
Unlock your client’s story with experiential graphic design! In the latest “Behind the Signs” video podcast, provided by your friends at Sign-Tracker.com, host and Sign Builder Illustrated Contributor Joe Arenella talks with Lauren Stern, the face behind Studio 618. Lauren shares her story and her approach to sign design. She...