New opportunities in graphic applications

In 2011, worldwide demand for printed graphics drove significant growth within the industry. The resulting boom in digital printing, especially, has pushed more print service providers (PSPs) to capitalize on business opportunities related to new and recent technologies, such as ‘latex’ durable aqueous inks and versatile printers that can handle a wide range of substrates.

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The dye sub advantage

Dye sublimation printing may be a niche business, but it has caught the eye of signmakers looking for ways to expand upon their services with higher-margin product lines—particularly if this move can yield new revenue streams from an existing customer base.

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Finding the right ink

The demand for wide-format graphics is exploding today—and it is being met by the advanced digital inkjet technology that has emerged in recent years, making wide-format printing possible on a more diverse variety of substrates than before.

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Marquee makeovers

Three landmark venues in Toronto have recently seen their marquee signs made over. In each case, there has been an effort to restore a sense of the building’s history, while also newly branding it for future use. Yet, they represent three very different approaches.

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Revitalizing urban streetscapes

As consumers’ spending habits have evolved beyond downtown over the years, to include shopping in suburban malls and buying goods online, many owners of downtown businesses have had to think creatively about how to protect their economic viability.

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Fixtures for pop-up stores

‘Pop-up stores’ are temporary outlets that have become increasingly popular over the last decade. Set up for short periods with little or no advance notice, they include a variety of formats, such as vacant retail units, streetside or alley locations, miniature department stores and compact booths set up within existing stores or shopping malls.

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