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Epson will be participating in the upcoming ISA International Sign Expo in Atlanta to showcase its latest advancements in wide-format technology designed for the sign, graphics, and visual arts community. Epson will be exhibiting in Booth #3918 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from May 4-6, 2022.

ISA Sign Expo 2022 provides a venue for attendees to return to in-person buying, education and networking to see new products and connect with industry contacts.

Epson will showcase all-new wide-format hardware and software solutions, providing attendees the opportunity to find solutions designed to propel their business, expand offerings, and help grow revenue, including:

Epson SureColor® R-Series and V-Series Signage Solutions

SureColor R5070L: The 64-inch resin printer provides consistent, repeatable color on a variety of media including wallpapers, fabrics, uncoated papers, and traditional signage at remarkable speeds. It offers immediate lamination and high-scratch resistance with low ink costs, including 3-liter ink capacity and hot swap technology that automatically switches from an empty ink pack to a new pack mid-print for uninterrupted printing.

SureColor V7000: The new 4’x8’ UV flatbed printer features 10-color UltraChrome® UV ink, including red ink, opaque white ink, and eye-catching varnish to deliver bright, colorful, tactile prints with low graininess and smooth gradation. Capable of printing on a variety of media, including rigid substrates up to 3-inches thick, this UV flatbed printer is a flexible, reliable solution for printing outstanding-quality outdoor signage, promotional goods and more.

Epson SureColor T-Series Production Graphics Solution

– SureColor T7770D: Featuring a completely reimaged printer design, it touts a new automatic dual-roll capability and leverages 6-color UltraChrome XD3 ink, with red ink, to produce vivid, graphic output. Designed to meet the needs of high-production providers, it features a compact footprint with front facing operation, and production workflow features include versatile media handling, a built-in take up reel, and easy automatic roll loading.

Epson F-Series Textile Solutions

– SureColor F3070 and SureColor F2100: The direct-to-garment solutions deliver high-quality output with minimal user maintenance. Print direct to cotton, rayon, bamboo, polyester, and blended garment items such as t-shirts, hoodies, hats, shoes, pants, tote-bags, and more. The new SureColor F3070 was built from the ground up to deliver professional-quality, one-pass prints at industrial level speeds and features automatic garment thickness adjustment and a bulk ink system, it can product a full-size t-shirt in moments.

– SureColor F9470: The 64-inch dye-sublimation printer is one of the highest performing printers in its class, capable of producing an impressive amount of sellable product per hour. It features dual PrecisionCore® TFP® printheads to deliver outstanding production speeds up to 1,169 sqft/hr.1 Featuring UltraChrome DS ink technology with High-Density Black ink, the SureColor F9470 delivers exceptional color saturation and contrast for professional-quality apparel, soft signage and more.

– SureColor F570 and SureColor F170: The turnkey desktop solutions for custom dye-sublimation printing, the SureColor F170 offers a compact design with 150 auto sheet feed capability for media up to 8” x 11”, and for increased versatility and production the SureColor F570 offers 24-inch width printing on both roll and sheet media.

As a leader in the professional wide-format printing market, Epson delivers an array of graphics printers with exceptional quality printing while offering unique advantages and integrate easily into an existing workflow. For additional information, visit http://www.proimaging.epson.com/.

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SloanLED (Ventura, CA) has introduced BrightLINE Outdoor, “an innovative solution for illuminating exterior shallow sign cabinets and push-through acrylic signs that require higher levels of brightness,” according to a press release from the company.

SloanLED BrightLINE Outdoor features wide product spacing and silicone coating for safe, dependable use in outdoor signage applications, and uses a custom prism lens technology that captures otherwise wasted light and redirects it toward the sign face for bright, even illumination — also per the release.

This new LED product is available in long and short lengths for versatility and comes pre-wired, using fewer connections, for increased reliability and faster installs. SloanLED BrightLINE Outdoor includes the company’s five-year parts and labor assistance warranty.

For more information, visit sloanled.com.

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S MANY SEASONED PSPs know, if your current wide-format customer has to look elsewhere for other print applications, there’s a chance you’ll lose that business altogether. It’s the driving force behind the “one-stop shop” mindset that many businesses across the country have adopted. Michele Bortree of Stonetree Signs in Asheboro, North Carolina, is someone who recognized the need for a one-stop shop years ago, and has dedicated her life to both expanding her business and honing her craft.

“Back in 1997, I started Stonetree Signs in my spare bedroom so I could work from home for my kids. I came across a material that allowed you to make sandblast stencils. I made a small ‘Welcome’ sign by cutting the pattern by hand on wood, and the sandblasted result was amazing,” says Bortree. “Since then, we’ve gone from my home, to a 5000-square-foot facility to now finalizing plans to purchase our neighbor’s business as they’re ready to retire, which will increase our capabilities and round us up to about 15,000 total square feet.”

As a result, it’s impossible to drive through Asheboro without seeing Stonetree’s professional touch throughout the town. They install graphics for local storefronts, wrap fleets of vehicles, create tradeshow booths for businesses hitting the road, and even print T-shirts, among other things.

Basically, if you need your logo printed, Stonetree Signs can make it happen. Bortree has a reputation for meeting deadlines and she‘s used to exceeding expectations, but recent history has made that exceptionally difficult. The last few years have thrown innumerable challenges toward business owners across the world. But they were intensely challenging for Bortree, who dealt with the betrayal of a close friend and business associate, and a very serious health scare that left her fighting for her life.

“I had a heart problem that essentially caused me to briefly die in the bathtub, as staggering as that is,” she says. “My husband immediately began performing CPR and my neighbor eventually saved my life. He’s an EMT and happened to be home with his defibrillator, which is why I’m here today.” That dire situation, paired with wavering COVID guidelines, supply chain issues, employment struggles, and event planning uncertainty would be enough to leave any PSP’s head spinning. But for Bortree the turmoil didn’t stop there: A former close friend and trusted associate’s (we’ll call her Jane) true colors were revealed.

Jane had worked for Stonetree for many years and earned Bortree’s full trust, handling important dealings within the company and stepping in to help run the show when Michele was swamped. The trust was so strong that it bled into Bortree’s personal life; Jane even helped plan her daughter’s wedding. And when the health scare happened, Bortree was ready to give 20 percent of the business to Jane and another employee to keep the business alive if she were to die, to provide for the family. However, what would be revealed during this process would shock Bortree to the core. While preparing to give a portion of the business over, some red flags began popping up. She noticed things were not adding up, there were many purchases unaccounted for and jobs not being billed through the company, and all signs pointed to the very person she was ready to give a portion of the business to. Needless to say, Bortree was shocked, left feeling stunned and violated. How could someone so close, someone who stood beside her during big family moments and substantial business deals, double-cross her like this?

“These past few years were more difficult than I could have imagined, but Stonetree is on pace to have an amazing 2022, and that’s what we’re excited about,” she says. “We continue to expand and grow our brand, and I really believe in and appreciate everyone on the team right now.”

Her passion for both business and life shine vibrantly, even through the phone. She loves leaving her mark on the town she calls home, and gets a kick out of seeing a local business that proudly displays window graphics created in her shop. Bortree’s perseverance is inspiring, and her willingness to bet on herself and continue expanding her business amidst turmoil and uncertainty demonstrates a very tangible and refreshing example of self-belief. No matter what life throws her way, Stonetree Signs remains solid as a rock.

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To commemorate Earth Month and Earth Day, Orbus Exhibit & Display Group (Woodridge, IL) has announced that the company recycled 80.4% of its total waste in 2021.

Per a statement from the company, “Orbus recognizes that the world’s natural resources are limited and fragile and the company considers environmental protection to be at the core of what it does. For over 12 years, Orbus has been committed to ISO: 14001 for environmental management and green efforts.”

The statement goes on to detail that Orbus increased the amount of waste it recycled and diverted from landfill by 2.7% over 2020 and also surpassed its 2021 goal. The company recycles aluminum, plastic, fabric, steel and cardboard, cores and paper. In total, Orbus recycled 869,351 total pounds of materials in 2021 and is on track to exceed this percentage in 2022, also according to the statement.

“We are proud of the recycling efforts and programs we have in place,” says Jim Concannon, operations manager & ISO representative for Orbus. “They are part of our core values and we continue to ingrain into our company culture.”

For more information, visit orbus.com.

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Global technology, software, and engineering leader Emerson Automation Solutions recently added a pair of experiential LED display systems to its Rogerdale facility in west Houston. Emerson hired audiovisual solutions company AVI Systems to design and manage installation of the new high-end video display systems to replace an outdated LCD and rear-screen projection setup.

Emerson’s new visual technology will serve as high-tech, interactive digital showcases for customers and other visitors to the facility.

The first LED display system replaced aging LCDs in the building’s Immersive Theater. The new setup includes three adjacent video walls set at 90-degree angles to create a highly immersive viewer experience. Each BRILLIANT Interior LED display employs an extremely tight 1.04 mm pixel pitch for ultra-high resolution. The Immersive Theater features an interactive touch-panel table equipped with MultiTaction software that allows users to share their presentation to the large LED wall.

The 7-foot-tall screens wrap around the room approximately 31 feet 6 inches long. With a resolution of 2,160 x 9,216, the new interactive video walls include just under 20 million total pixels.

“The processing and control systems used on these displays make this interface user-friendly while providing a dynamic interface,” said Mark Warren, executive account manager for AVI Systems. “Thank you to the AVI Systems team and partners that worked countless overtime hours to see this through.”

AVI Systems designs, integrates, and services various types of audiovisual systems and has the largest global footprint of audiovisual, unified collaboration, digital media, and managed services technology.

The second direct-view LED is part of the Solutions Center and replaced a video wall of aging 70-inch rear-screen-projection monitors. The new wall, located next to the Immersive Theater, is 7’4″ tall and 26’3” long and has a slight concave curve. Powered by VuWall and a Crestron control system, the BRILLIANT Interior display features a 1.25 mm pixel pitch. With a resolution of 1,800 x 6,400, the screen contains more than 11.5 million pixels.

Both of Emerson’s new LED display systems include PTZ HD cameras and Cisco video teleconference capabilities.

“As fine-pitch direct-view LEDs are becoming increasingly cost effective, more of our clients are able to enjoy the crisp, clear images they offer,” said Tony Kaiser, project manager for SNA Displays. “It’s rewarding to put extensive engineering resources to use for custom-designed video display systems that really stand out. What Emerson has created here is a great example of how solid design and high-end hardware can truly transform a space.”

RP Visual Solutions provided mounting systems for the project, including custom floor stands for both display systems.

For more information, visit the Emerson Automation Solutions portfolio page on SNA Displays’ website.

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Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and other advanced digital devices, will be demonstrating its latest digital imaging technologies at the upcoming ISA International Sign Expo, May 4-6, in Atlanta.

Visitors to the Roland DGA booth (#3131) can be among the first to see Roland DGA’s newest and most innovative products in action, including the recently launched third-generation TrueVIS VG3 and SG3 wide-format printer/cutters.

In addition to getting a firsthand look at the new TrueVIS Series inkjets, attendees can check out the new VersaUV LEC2 S-Series UV flatbed printer, new VersaUV LEC2 Series roll-to-roll UV printer/cutters, new introductions to the VersaUV LEF benchtop UV flatbed family, and more. The company will also be conducting live, in-booth vehicle graphic, apparel decoration, and other application demonstrations daily.

This year, Roland DGA will also be sponsoring the ISA Sign Expo 2022 industry party – “ISA Rocks” – which will take place Wednesday evening, March 4 (5:30 pm to 8 pm EDT) at Atlanta’s renowned Restaurant Row, after the first day of the show concludes. ISA Rocks will create an opportunity for ISA Sign Expo attendees to socialize and enjoy great food and drinks served up by four top local restaurants.

“We are really excited to be able to interact personally with show-goers once again and allow prospective customers to get a firsthand look at our exciting product introductions,” said Andrew Oransky, Roland DGA President and CEO. “The latest additions to our lineup, such as the new TrueVIS Series printer/cutters, are elevating digital imaging performance to a whole new level. We can’t wait to show visitors to our booth all the amazing things these machines can do.”

To learn more about the products Roland DGA will be displaying at ISA International Sign Expo 2022, get a free pass to the show, and register to attend the ISA Rocks industry party, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/shows.

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FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise in the nation, was recently identified by Franchise Business Review as being one of only 100 franchises to qualify as a 2022 Recession-Proof Franchise.

“FASTSIGNS® is proud to be recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the most recession-proof franchises globally,” said Mark Jameson, chief support and development officer at Propelled Brands. “This award is a recognition of FASTSIGNS® providing our franchisees the tools and systems to run a successful small business even during turbulent times, while also delivering a service that almost every business or organization will need, even during times of crisis.”

Franchise Business Review (FBR), a franchise research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises and quarterly reports that rank the top franchises in specific sectors throughout the year.

“FASTSIGNS has a broad range of products and services that are needed in all kinds of economic environments by a large variety of businesses and organizations,” said Al Cothern, FASTSIGNS franchisee of West Palm Beach, Florida, who opened his first franchise during the previous recession in 2009. “While a recession is generally bad for business, it creates opportunities as well. Having the drive to work hard and seize every good opportunity is the key. FASTSIGNS helped me just by standing behind all the things they promised. The business model does work as they said it would, the marketing support is excellent, and the operational support provided by the business consultants is always there.”

FASTSIGNS® was among thousands of franchises that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the Best Recession-Proof Businesses to start. FASTSIGNS® franchisees were surveyed on many benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including leadership, training & support, financial opportunity and work/life balance. To be considered for this award, companies have outstanding satisfaction among their owners and hold a strong advantage to outperform their competitors in the years ahead.

To view FASTSIGNS’s® recognition, visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com and see the complete list of the 2022 Top Franchises.

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The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS, Washington) has ruled that the traditional regulatory distinction between on-premises signs and off-premises signs (billboards) is content-neutral and, therefore, constitutional.

The ruling came in a closely watched case, City of Austin v. Reagan National Advertising. A lower court had ruled that cities could not differentiate between the two types of signs. The International Sign Association (ISA; Alexandria, VA) had submitted two amicus briefs to SCOTUS urging them to rule in favor of on-premises signs.

“ISA has long contended that the traditional regulatory distinction between on-premises signs and billboards is location-based, not content-based, and that eliminating the distinction would be harmful to the on-premises sign industry,” reads a statement, in part, from the association.

“We submitted our briefs to educate the Court on the practical and legal differences between on-premises signs and billboards, and to point out the importance of on-premises signs to America’s small businesses, and it appears that the justices took our advice to heart,” said David Hickey, ISA’s vice president of advocacy. “Thanks to the Court’s decision in Austin v. Reagan, we will have regulatory certainty across the country and our industry can continue to succeed and grow.”

For more information, visit signs.org.

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SA International (SAi; Sarasota, FL) has promoted Bennett Federico to director of marketing. Federico will oversee international marketing programs and communications, including new product releases and market developments.

According to a press release from SAi, his mission is to further expand the company’s brand and profile through product launches, sales support and events. Federico joined SAi in 2019 serving as international marketing manager before his promotion.

“I’m excited for the opportunity and challenge of taking on more responsibility within the SAi team. My previous role at SAi allowed me the chance to learn why this company has remained successful in such a competitive industry and to place a small footprint on the great work that we’re known for,” Federico is quoted saying in the release.

“Our customer demographics are changing as younger professionals in sign and print businesses step into management roles,” said Annette Plummer, VP of marketing for SAi. “Bennett embodies this next generation of leadership bringing fresh ideas and new marketing approaches that SAi needs for the future.”

For more information, visit thinksai.com.

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YESCO, the 102-year-old company known for creating, repairing and maintaining internationally recognizable signs, announces the design, fabrication and installation of new signage for Gila River Resorts & Casinos’ Wild Horse Pass located in Chandler, Arizona. The new signage was illuminated for the first time during a community reveal event on Friday, April 1.

As part of the Gila River Resorts & Casinos rebranding of three properties, two 105-foot-tall and two 116-foot-tall outdoor LED strips and one set of channel letters displaying the property’s name and logo were installed on the exterior of Wild Horse Pass. The new LED strips will function as a video wall displaying colorful imagery and casino and resort themed animations. In addition, two 331-foot-long blue LED strips were installed around the property’s new rooftop restaurant.

On the south corner of the Wild Horse Pass parking garage, YESCO installed six new channel letter sets for the property’s restaurants, sportsbook and other amenities.

New interior signage includes a 25-foot-by-12-foot curved LED wall display surrounding the entrance to Prime, A Shula’s Steak House. In addition, YESCO manufactured and installed various small signs and plaques throughout the hotel and casino.

FUN FACTS:

• It took approximately 1,800 man-hours to complete the project.
• The installation required the use of two 185-foot lifts.
• Gila River Resorts & Casinos logo height: 16-feet high by 34-feet wide

“This project demonstrates the talent of our sign fabricators and engineers,” said Kelly Chipman, senior account executive, YESCO. “The signage will play a vital role in the rebranding of Wild Horse Pass resort and casino, and we are proud to be part of such a momentous project.”

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