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“There seemed to be no end to the ways one can produce signage, and that has generated an ever-heightening sense enthusiasm among many attendees.”
Rich Romano of What They Think wraps up ISA Sign Expo, comparing it to how he has seen the industry change since his first show in 2013.
TOP NEWS HEADLINES
Crane Operator Evaluations – Explaining the New Employer Requirements [Webinar]
In February 2019, OSHA's rule took effect, mandating employers evaluate the qualification of their crane operators on each piece of equipment. Compliance with this requirement will have paperwork/recordkeeping impacts, as well as on the work scheduling of a sign company's most experienced operators. Join a webinar on Wednesday, June 26 to learn how this rule will affect sign company owners and shop employees.
Rise of the Augmented Worker
Manufacturers are using augmented reality to train new workers to improve productivity, efficiency, and safety in the manufacturing setting.
The Future of Sheetfed Offset: What Offset Manufacturer Executives Have to Say
Offset printers see growth opportunities in numerous places, including offering non-print services; adding wide format, digital printing and package printing capabilities; automating production; and migrating customer service and sales to the cloud, among many more.
Illuminated Sign Conspicuity [Research]
How can you ensure that an illuminated sign is optimized for legibility? The Sign Research Foundation's report on Illuminated Sign Conspicuity evaluates various sign elements to determine their effects on the viewer. Most specifically, this report examines luminance, illuminance, and glare in relation to other indicators such as aspect ratio, contrast, viewing angle, and ambient lighting.
Why Upwork Scratched College Degree Requirements From Our Job Descriptions
Some companies, including IBM, Apple and Upwork, have removed college degree requirements from their job descriptions to help reach a broader talent pool and many other companies are already beginning to experiment with new ways to identify talent.
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SIGNS OF SUCCESS
Watchfire Announces Winners of Fifth Annual LED Sign Contest
The winning design in Branson, Missouri’s busy entertainment district is a double-face custom pylon featuring a 12mm display, backlit flat cut out letters with stand-offs, flush-mount, lighted channel letters and custom metal fabrication.
Federal Heath Acquires Advance Graphic Systems of Rochester, MI
Federal Heath adds a sixth manufacturing facility, acquiring Advance Graphic Systems (AGS) of Rochester Hills, Michigan.
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