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Reclaiming an IdentityPoblocki Signs restores a marquee it originally built seven decades ago.
For more than 70 years, the Rivoli Theatre has attracted crowds to downtown Cedarburg, WI. But for the last three decades, this theatre has lacked one key element – the majesty and glamour of the cinema’s original marquee that once beamed . . . » MORE |
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Universal Laser Systems Extends Service HoursNew Monday-Friday call center hours.
Universal Laser Systems Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ), a provider of CO2 lasers and laser systems, has extended its customer service center hours to 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. GMT, Monday-Friday. . . . » MORE |
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AXYZ Intl. Merges with Camtech Intl.Adds new technologies and machine choices to the AXYZ line.
AXYZ Automation Intl. (Burlington, ON, Canada), which has been involved in the manufacture and distribution of routers since 1990, has announced a merger with Cam Tech Intl. (Calgary, AB, Canada) and will be called the AXYZ Group. The AXYZ Group will . . . » MORE |
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Now Is the Best Time to LearnDavid Kynaston is bold with all he does.
“Between Letterhead meetings, Internet bulletin boards, sign magazines and so many information sources, it’s a great time to be a traditional signwriter,” said David Kynaston, a Llangollen, North Wales-based signwriter. “I rea . . . » MORE |
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Tilting at WindmillsHandcarved tribute to a local symbol.
After having devoted 25 years to the sign business, Joe Rees of Cape Craft Signs (Eastham, MA) said, “After all this, I constantly find myself trying new things I’ve never done before. I always want to stretch our abilities and challenge . . . » MORE |
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Honoring TraditionNew Bohemia Signs renders signage the old-fashioned way.
Undoubtedly, technological advances have positively impacted the sign industry. CNC routers enable dimensional and architectural-signage production in a fraction of the time required to carve by hand – and without the occasional irregularities. . . . » MORE |
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Handpainting Goes to the DogsBig style on a small budget.
The Village Dog in El Cerrito, CA, has a lot of style and an obvious love for canines, but it didn’t have a big budget when it asked Steven Vigeant of Berkeley Signs (Oakland, CA) to paint its storefront signage. A large piece of blank, yellow . . . » MORE |
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Gemini Expands With New $2.5 AdditionNevada plant features large anodizing room.
Gemini Inc. (Cannon Falls, MN) is in the midst of adding a $2.5 million, 2,100 sq.-ft. anodizing room to its Fallon, NV plant. This is part of an effort to better serve the western United States and Canada, with the anodizing room making it possible . . . » MORE |
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Shark AttackMurphyCatton and Creative Blast give bite to an aquarium display.
When creating graphics for an aquarium, the imagination and physical space present the only limits. Because aquariums expose kids of all ages to exotic creatures of the deep from the world over, the graphics need to be engaging while con . . . » MORE |
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Alcan Names Twitchell to Sales ManagerWill be responsible for Dibond line.
Alcan Composites USA (Mooresville, NC) has named Douglas A. Twitchell recently to Dibond national sales manager for the graphic display market. He will be responsible for growth and management in the Dibond product line. Twitchell joined Alcan Compos . . . » MORE |
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