Fluorescent-to-LED: How simple sticks reinvigorated the illuminated sign market

6 September 2019

By J. Bryan Vincent Just seven years ago, T12 was starting out in the light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit market. At the time, channel letter retrofits dominated the industry; however, the idea that a C$3 T12 could be retrofitted cost-effectively to an LED was a long shot and was exclusively reserved for high-maintenance locations. Regardless, the…

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Evolution of the Modern Sign Truck

5 September 2019

The evolution of the modern sign truck began at the dawn of the electric sign age when craftsmen demonstrated their talent with a mere paint brush.

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Tried and tested: TG Graphics’ print technology centre showcases a wide range of printing equipment that caters to the sign industry

5 September 2019

TG Graphics was founded in 1981 in Montreal. The company started as a small enterprise, selling personal computers to the general public.

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Elevating any setting with video wall digital displays

5 September 2019

Visual displays and digital signage have come a long way and have experienced immense growth within the global video wall market in the last few years.

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Signage Satisfaction: Recreating one of the most famous band identities on the planet

23 August 2019

In late 2018, plans were quietly solidified for one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most iconic band to make one lone stop on its world tour in Canada; to play on Canada Day at the “Canada Rocks” concert hosted at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ont. The band? The Rolling Stones.

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The Visual Communication Space: How wide-format technology can help a printing business break new ground

23 August 2019

VIsual communication—which relies completely or partially on eyesight—is the transmission of information and ideas using symbols and imagery.

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Multigraphics: A journey like no other

23 August 2019

Multigraphics was founded in the U.K. in 1979 as a packaging printing company by the Clark family. The shop began to specialize in banners.

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Last Impression: Signs as symbols of identity

8 August 2019

Ian Kirkpatrick created modern art for the xhibition entitled ‘Settlers: Genetics, geography, and the peopling of Britain.’

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Cannabis: Signing up for it

8 August 2019

Jodie Parnell, owner of 1 Hour Signs & More in Sudbury, Ont., had thousands of ‘no cannabis smoking’ sign requests pouring in with the new laws.

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Going beyond static wayfinding

7 August 2019

Wayfinding has evolved quite dramatically with the overall adoption of digital signage and the evolution of inter-activity for an enhanced user experience. In turn, indoor mapping technologies have greatly advanced how wayfinding is affecting numerous verticals. Accessibility in daily life is crucial, and using digital signage for wayfinding has assisted many.

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