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Not one student at Springfield Central High School in Massachusetts can say they didn’t see the signs pointing them to graduation because, thanks to Go Graphix, the signs were all around them.
The director of the high school’s Magnet Program contacted Go Graphix (www.gographix.com) to design, print, and install wall murals that would blanket the school with important motivational messages, such as ways to graduate or images of school spirit.
The International Sign Association (ISA) has formed a strategic alliance with the Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) to create a “BIG Wide Format Pavilion” at the upcoming Print 13 show this year. The Print 13 event takes place September 8-12 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
LexJet has introduced the latest product in its Sunset Canvas Line: Sunset Production Matte Canvas. A bright-white, water-resistant 100% polyester matte with the look and feel of a traditional 2-over-1 weave, the new canvas can be used for various art and décor applications. It’s designed to work with Sunset Gloss Coating and Sunset Satin Coating, either sprayed or rolled on. Compatible with aqueous inksets. Available in 24-, 36-, 44- and 60-in. widths; in 60-ft rolls.
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For this year’s Super Bowl XLVII, held in New Orleans, local print provider Crystal Clear Imaging (CCI, www.ccimaging.net) teamed up with Sport Graphics of Indianapolis (www.sportg.com) for the extravaganza’s wide-format needs.
Flexcon has expanded its WallDeco product line with the introduction of WallDeco 6778 and WallDeco 6783.
WallDeco 6778 is a 6-mil lightweight, polycoated white fabric film with a woven texture. The tight weave of the fabric allows for crisp, sharp color, reports Flexcon. It can be printed via solvent and UV inkjet, UV and conventional offset, and UV and solvent screen. In 54-in. widths.
Onyx Graphics has announced that the latest versions of its print workflow and RIP software packages now include support for the Windows 8 operating system. The support is available in version 1.2.5 of Onyx Thrive print workflow software and version X10.2.5 of Onyx ProductionHouse, Onyx PosterShop, and Onyx RIPCenter RIP software packages.
Ilford has announced the availability of OmniJet NanoSolvent Premium Photo Papers, the first products to utilize the the company’s new NanoSolvent layer technology (which it previewed last year at SGIA Expo).
EPS-Doublet has acquired Denver’s Think Big Solutions.
Think Big Solutions will be incorporated into the existing EPS-Doublet print and manufacturing facilities located in northeast Denver.
The American Sign Museum will be hosting its annual Online Auction to benefit the Museum’s operating budget. Donations of products, equipment, gift certificates, and/or services are welcome for the 2013 Auction.
The Online Auction will open for bidding on Saturday, March 16 at noon PST and close on the last day of the ISA Sign Expo in Las Vegas at 3 p.m. PST on Saturday, April 6. Bidders will be able to bid on items at the American Sign Museum’s booth, #3321.
Two new style additions to the Northern Lights Printable Textile Collection are Sub-Suede and Universal Knit 400 FR.
Sub-Suede, a polyester suede, is compatible with both dye-sublimation transfer printing and dye-sublimation direct printing. Applications include display graphics, gaming-table covers, and more. Available in rolls, 59 in. x 150 ft.