Palram Americas, which manufactures polycarbonate and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheets for signs and other applications, has restructured its sales department with the appointment of three new business unit managers.

Buyers Laboratory, which tests and reviews printers, has named Canon’s ImagePrograf series the wide-format graphic arts printer line of the year for 2014 and has recognized the devices with three ‘pick’ awards for the current winter season.

Digital signage software developer Scala recently named Michael Schaffer chief financial officer (CFO) and chief operating officer (COO). He succeeds Jen Douglas, who will continue to serve the company in an advisory role.

Signarama’s Edmonton franchise is now running its fifth annual Signs of Support grant program, which will provide up to $10,000 worth of free and discounted signage to local non-profit and charitable organizations.

TouchSystems, which manufactures large-format interactive displays, has hired Gregory Brown as vice-president (VP) of business development. He will work closely with Carol Nordin, president, and the internal sales team.

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has made A History of Screen Printing, a new book by teacher Guido Lengwiler, available to its educator members as part of ongoing effort to support graphic arts communications classes.

Premier Mounts, which manufactures mounting systems for digital signage deployments and other audiovisual (AV) installations, has appointed Richard Pierro co-CEO. He will work alongside founder and CEO Len Dozier.

The winners of the 2014 Digital Signage Expo (DSE) Apex and Content Awards were announced earlier this month, including many projects developed by Canadian companies and/or deployed in Canada.

MultiCam, which engineers and markets computer numerical control (CNC) routers and laser, plasma, waterjet and knife-based cutting machines for signmakers and other users, has appointed Mike Boyte manufacturing manager.

Agfa Graphics announced the winners of its 2013 Sustainability Awards, including Cascades, which manufactures papers and boards in Canada for the sign industry.