Vedder’s Toronto fundraiser gets a bright idea

During the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), when rock band Pearl Jam was in the city to support the documentary Pearl Jam Twenty and to perform a sold-out concert at the Air Canada Centre (ACC), front man Eddie Vedder also performed at a charity fundraising event at a private residence, where NanoLumens’ flexible digital signage technology also took centre stage.

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Wide-format executive extends responsibilities

Patrick Chapuis, president of Océ North America’s wide-format printing division, has been promoted to president and CEO of the entire organization, succeeding the retiring Joseph Skryzpczak. In his new role, which came into effect on January 1, Chapuis has responsibility for Océ’s North American sales, marketing, service, operations, finance and support functions. In addition to…

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Deadline approaches for sustainable printing recognition

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is encouraging its digital printing and screenprinting member companies, including those in Canada, to apply now to the Sustainability Recognition Program, as this year’s deadline of February 24 is fast-approaching. The program recognizes specialty imaging companies as they take steps to develop a sustainable business ethic. All program applicants…

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Ski wrap outshines December competitors

An inkjet-printed ski wrap by Klages Kreations, a custom embroidery, monogramming and design business, was the People’s Choice winner for December 2011 in Roland DGA’s international Creative Awards contest. Carolyn Klages’ submission, which was selected from a field of more than 60 entries, comprised a collection of five pairs of skis, which were individually wrapped…

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Digital signage sparks interest at Calgary science centre

Calgary’s new science centre is welcoming visitors with a variety of dynamic signage technologies, including a video wall and digital projectors, provided by Christie Digital Systems Canada, based in Kitchener, Ont. A tour of the Telus Spark science centre, which opened on October 29, 2011, begins in a two-storey tall atrium that showcases the video…

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Feed the Leopard

The M-Press Leopard wide-format inkjet printer from Agfa Graphics is designed to produce interior and exterior display graphics at a lower initial cost than the earlier M-Press Tiger.

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