Digital signage software developer Capital Networks, based in Markham, Ont., won a product-of-the-year award from Signage Solutions magazine for the ‘Audience for Android’ media player (pictured), which was introduced in 2012.

Digital printing equipment distributor LexJet extended its contract with Distributors Solutions to serve as a preferred print shop supplier for brewing company MillerCoors through March 2017.

Signmaking software developer SA International launched the International Sign & Printmakers Guild (ISPG), a member-led organization, earlier this year to help signmakers and print shops reach new customers and grow their business. Already, more than 1,000 sign and print companies have joined the guild.

Signarama revealed its Edmonton franchise achieved the highest number of online sales among all of the chain’s North American locations in 2012, averaging more than 10 per month. Edmonton franchisee Colin Reid credits recent improvements in search engine optimization (SEO), but has also promoted his website through events, word of mouth and, of course, outdoor signage.

The board of directors for Inx International, which formulates inks in facilities throughout Canada and the U.S. for the inkjet printing industry, has appointed three new vice-presidents (VPs) to its executive team.

Florence Pierre has been promoted to vice-president (VP) of international sales for Caldera, which develops printing workflow, print-to-cut, colour management and business management software for the wide-format printing sector.