EFI™  and The Garvey Group today announced the installation of a new EFI VUTEk® HS100 Pro UV inkjet press at The Garvey Group's Los Angeles production facility. The two companies made the announcement during the GlobalShop 2014 retail, design and visual merchandising show in Las Vegas.

Installed earlier this month, the new, high-volume press gives The Garvey Group increased capacity to meet growing entertainment and national retailer demand for premium, point-of-purchase (POP) signage. The 3.2-meter wide press also strengthens The Garvey Group's service capabilities in high-end indoor and outdoor promotional graphics for Hollywood TV and film studios.

New Premium Layer Adds Private Ownership, APN and Parcel Boundaries Information to USGS/USFS Topographic Maps, USDA Aerial Imagery and US-based Satellite Maps

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today a new premium map layer that adds private land ownership, Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) and parcel boundaries on topographic and satellite maps from MyTopo.

Fujifilm today announces its presence on stand F80 at Sign & Digital UK 2014, (29th April – 1st May, NEC, Birmingham, UK) where it will demonstrate the innovative applications possible with its industry leading Acuity large format printers and its range of euromedia substrates.

The hardware stars of the stand will be the Acuity Advance Select HS, which is ideal for high-quality POP and signage on rigid and roll materials at up to 64m2/hr (true production speed), and the Acuity LED 1600 hybrid printer which features unique Fujifilm technologies, including a low-energy LED curing system, and is suitable for rigid and very thin flexible materials with a best in class productivity of 20m²/hr.

On 26th February 2014, China's definitive sign event - SIGN CHINA 2014, ended successfully, breaking previous records and setting new ones as 88,502 professional trade buyers from all over the world left the trade show greatly satisfied, a double digit growth from its last edition, a testament to the growing industry and the role and influence of the show in it. Organized by UBM Trust, the four-day event was held at China Import and Export Fair Complex, Area B, Pazhou, Guangzhou.

SIGN CHINA has been regarded as a well-known and international show by buyers and specialists in the sign industry from all around the world. This year, the international show welcomed 12,773 new and regular visitors from over 166 countries and regions and achieved a 38% growth in international visitor numbers.

New name covers both pillars of the Hamburg facility / No changes whatsoever in contact partners and for existing business relationships

Since 2007, the Hamburg-based Pagendarm BTT GmbH has been part of the wifag//polytype Group located in Fribourg, Switzerland. As a result of the new organizational structure of the group, Pagendarm BTT GmbH now has a new name.

Unique, exciting industrial printing applications on display

Mimaki, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers, today announced that it will be exhibiting at InPrint, being held in conjunction with Hannover Messe 2014 in Germany. The world's first trade exhibition exclusively dedicated to print technology for industrial manufacturing will be held from 8 through 10 April. Mimaki will be located in Stand H16 at the show.

Arslan Digital in Turkey places order after FESPA Eurasia

Fujifilm today announces that Arslan Digital in Turkey has taken delivery of the first Inca Onset S40i with double white ink capacity in Europe.

Based in Izmir, Arslan Digital is one of Turkey's leading wide format digital print companies. In operation for 12 years, the company specialises in large format digital printing and outdoor media, serving industries such as FMCG, retail, automotive, banking, real estate and trade fairs. Working predominantly via advertising agencies, including a number of global players, Arslan Digital has now set its sights on expanding into indoor and free standing display units, as well as packaging and corrugated applications.

Public houses, or pubs as they're more commonly known, have a longstanding history of elaborate signs. In honor of Saint Patrick 's Day, we're celebrating the history of some of the coolest signs across the pond.

Did you know the idea of the bar sign came to Britain with the Roman invaders? In ancient Rome, bunches of grape vines outside an establishment identified it as a wine bar. Since there was a dire lack of grape vines in Britain, pubs were marked by hanging a bush outside, hence the popularity of names like Bull & Bush. Over the years placing a boot, copper kettle or bent branch from a tree (a "crooked billet") also identified an establishment as a pub. The first painted wooden pub signs commonly featured pictures of these items since most of the population couldn't read.

The first impression for many businesses is their signage: it is what draws the consumer's eye in and, if done right, has the potential to increase business. Commercial signage for any business is the cornerstone of the branding needed to inform potential customers about the goods or services the business offers, and a major tool for setting a particular tone for the brand. In essence, high-quality and effective commercial signage is an investment in a business's brand identity.

On Feb. 28, Oklahoma native Joel Walker celebrates his 25th anniversary of employment at FASTSIGNS of Oklahoma City, which is the second longest tenure of a FASTSIGNS employee since the franchise began in 1985.

"Joel has been with us since the beginning and our operation would not be where it is today without him," said Al Blankenship, who owns FASTSIGNS of Oklahoma City with his brother, Alda. "That's 25 years spent with the same franchise, same owners. 25 years of watching the sign industry evolve from cut vinyl to wide-format printing and digital signage. 25 years of being a part of and making history with the FASTSIGNS company."

Sign and Graphics Franchise Signs First Eight of 16 Locations to Open in Canada Over the Next Few Years; Exhibits at 2014 CFA's The Franchise Show to Educate Potential Partners

On the heels of its banner year for sales and growth in 2013, FASTSIGNS, the worldwide franchisor for the more than 545 FASTSIGNS® sign, graphic and visual communications centers in eight countries, will be launching extended expansion efforts in Canada.

Canon Europe is teaming up with strategic partners at the inaugural InPrint 2014 (8-10 April 2014, Hannover) to demonstrate how end-to-end integrated digital workflows can produce high quality, durable, flexible and cost-effective industrial print applications that meet rigorous industry demands.

Canon to demonstrate complete workflow possibilities with industry partners for decorative and functional industrial print applications

Stand visitors to see live demonstrations of the Océ Arizona as part of a real-world industrial print workflow

A wealth of industrial customer success stories, as well as expert advice, on offer to inspire visitors