At the 2014 Society for Experiential Design (SEGD) Conference in Atlanta, Ga., Arlon Graphics’ Ultimate PremiumPlus adhesive-backed film—intended as an alternative to high-cost paints and textured finishes—won the ‘best new product’ award. For two consecutive years, SEGD has allowed companies exhibiting at its conference to showcase their products and services at ‘Nexpo’ to a targeted…

NanoLumens, which manufactures flat, curved and round light-emitting diode (LED) displays, has hired Gary Feather as executive vice-president (EVP) of operations. The role puts him in charge of all engineering, manufacturing and supply-chain management. Feather’s past titles include senior vice-president (SVP) of LED lighting for Sharp Electronics and director of display systems for Texas Instruments….

Several sign and graphic production companies are among the 2014 Consumers Choice Awards (CCA) winners recently announced in business service provider categories for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The winners included: Toronto-based ExpoSystems Canada (example of work pictured); Burlington Signs National in nearby Burlington, Ont.; and Nothers Signs & Recognition, which is headquartered outside the…

Roland DGA has teamed up with Case Paper to promote the use of the Sonata laminated paperboard substrates with Roland’s VersaUV light-emitting capacitor (LEC) ultraviolet-curing (UV-curing) wide-format inkjet printer/cutters for the production of point-of-purchase (POP) displays, folding cartons (example pictured) and other graphic applications.

To help meet increasing demand in the digital textile graphics sector, Hollanders Printing Systems has hired Bart Van Kempen as its newest sales manager, with responsibility for developing new market territories. Working with Hollanders CEO Jacco Aartsen Tujin and founder Peter Hollanders, Van Kempen will focus on new customers for the company’s ColorBooster printers, including…

AgiLight, a subsidiary of General LED that manufactures illumination systems for the commercial signage market, has named Paul Southard managing director, with responsibility for all global sales and marketing functions.

On July 1, following the recent launch of a major national membership recruitment campaign, the Canadian Printing Industries Association (CPIA) named Brian Ellis its new executive director.