Sign industry shows greater-than-average growth

6 August 2014

A new report conducted for the International Sign Association (ISA) by market research and analysis firms IHS and Vandiver and Associates anticipates growth in 2014 and 2015 for large-format printers, digital signage, wayfinding systems and electric signs.

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IDEAlliance expands certification to wide-format inkjet systems

31 July 2014

The International Digital Enterprise Alliance (IDEAlliance) has expanded its independent system validation and certification programs to include original equipment manufacturer (OEM) wide- and grand-format inkjet printing systems.

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Digital signage revenue flattens for screen manufacturers

30 July 2014

Specialized screen manufacturers in the digital signage industry are facing a formidable challenge from less expensive, consumer-grade TV panels, according to a new report from market research firm IHS Technology.

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Calendered films overtaking cast vinyl

23 July 2014

While cast vinyl films remain popular for printed graphic applications, less-expensive calendered vinyl is now overtaking them in much of the market, according to research by vinyl wholesaler Instant One Media.

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Food market to feature world’s largest graphics

16 July 2014

Although it is not scheduled to open until October, a new open-concept food market in the Netherlands will showcase enormous dye-sublimated ceiling and wall graphics that have already earned the facility the nickname of ‘the Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam.’

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Wide-format graphics market matures, but could face change

9 July 2014

The digital wide-format printing sector has grown rapidly, with a proliferation of manufacturers reaching a high level of business maturity in less than 20 years. Today, however, consolidation is shrinking their numbers, new startups are very rare and digital signage could pose a threat.

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Large-format inkjet printer market to continue becoming larger

25 June 2014

The global large-format inkjet printer market will be worth $12.5 billion by 2016, with growth driven by the signage and promotional sectors, according to a recent industry research report from MarketsandMarkets.

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New book celebrates projection mapping around the world

24 June 2014

Christie, which develops projectors and digital signage ‘cubes’ in Kitchener, Ont., has published The Book of Transformations, celebrating the use of projection display technology to visually transform familiar structures and objects around the world.

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OOH and mobile ad integration drives consumer action

18 June 2014

The Out-of-Home Marketing Association of Canada (OMAC) has shared new findings from ComScore’s MobiLens audience analytics study that show many mobile device users take action after seeing out-of-home (OOH) ads.

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Canadian sign industry still on upswing despite stagnant U.S. demand

4 June 2014

The Canadian billboard and sign manufacturing industry continues to recover after the 2009 recession’s negative impact, according to an updated market research report from IBISWorld, which anticipates a revenue growth rate of 1.3 per cent this year.

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