By Dara Syrkin Janine Trutna of Big Ink Display Graphics (Eagan, Minn.) has tips on looking for the tipping point in your equipment and the total cost of ownership. Her holistic view includes a nod to social media and predictions about sustainability and the impact of faster, better, less expensive. Q: What types of new [...]

Today’s exhibit applications display high-end digital graphics, and the trend of these visually inspiring graphics is to represent a customer’s brand and marketing focus while “wowing” the audience. By Maura Keller Today’s digital graphics need to be of the highest quality in terms of printing, finishing and color. “Graphic suppliers need to maintain a strong [...]

By Dara Syrkin Asking the tough questions often leads to…more questions. The process of finding the answers can lessen your learning curve as you dive into new projects involving fire-resistant materials. Jeff Leagon of Aurora Textiles (Aurora, Ill.) and Mike VonWachenfeldt of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics (Glen Raven, N.C.) share their insight. Q: What implications [...]

How work processes inform shop layout. By Jamie Swedberg When a graphics company moves to a new facility, it’s a chance to start from scratch. With more space and a blank slate, printers can lay out the shop so that it truly reflects their work processes. That’s what Moss Inc. got a chance to do [...]

By Bruce N. Wright The project. Pink Inc. had recently been acquired by Moss and wanted a new product launch and marketing message to announce the new arrangement. The company. Pink Powered by Moss developed a new product line for trade show use. The task. Develop a year-long marketing program and product line to get [...]

In Karl Mayer’s acoustic-damping, warp-knitted spacer textiles a monofilament yarn is used in the spacer layer and the outer surfaces are made from a textured yarn for effective sound absorption. The upper and lower sides, with microscopic roughness, reflect impinging sound waves; the space between the two surfaces of the textile provides a dissipation zone [...]

Eclipse laminated and reinforced PVC can be configured with a variety of treatments and is available in a variety of embossed finishes to suit the market and end use. For static tarpaulins, sporting goods, such as landing mats, fumigation covers, tents and awnings. Sentinel coated and reinforced PVC is customizable to suit your market and [...]

Graniteville’s new technical coating line is capable of 119-inch widths and uses advanced technology to precisely measure and control fabric for high quality products with an enlightened approach to environmental impact and energy efficiency. The company develops and sources custom coatings and creates specialized technical solutions for specific, and often unique, end user requirements. SOURCE [...]

Recacril®, a 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic for awning and marine applications, is treated with a special process where nanoparticles completely cover the surface of the fibers, forming a permanent coat to ensure the lasting quality of the fabric. After treatment, both the surface and the inside of the fabric are permanently protected against dirt buildup [...]

O’Sea® offers press polished sheets ideally suited for applications requiring exceptional optical clarity and durability, such as marine windows, awnings, tents and restaurant enclosures. This thermoplastic vinyl has excellent scratch resistance, UV durability, superior stain and chemical resistance and flexibility. skai® Sovellino is a premium synthetic leather with a trendy rust and shale look. With [...]