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TOP FEATURES: Plastics Fabrication in Signs and Merchandising
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LED sign faces and channel letters use Makrolon® LD polycarbonate sheet for uniform light diffusion. |
LEDs Advance Plastics Evolution for Signs
While plastics and sign faces are virtually synonymous today, the evolution of plastics technology and uses in outdoor signage has followed a compled path. This article describes the technical improvements in plastics and signage decade-by-decade, from the late 1940s to the present.
Plastic-Based Rigid Substrates for Fabricating Signs, Displays
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Gatorfoam®, the original heavy-duty foam board by 3A Composites USA. |
When the original paper-faced foam board was introduced in 1959, it marked a turning point in the graphic display industry. No longer were graphic designers involved in the creation of visual merchandising displays and dignage limited to the fabrication and usage constraints of flimsy cardboard or heavy chipboard. This article describes the innovative plastic-based rigid substrates available today and provides a selection guide to help customers evaluate their options and choose the right material.
Signage: Getting the Light Right
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Standard style channel letter. |
Signs are everywhere. Sometimes those signs are outstanding but, unfortunately, some are shockingly bad. From construction and installation techniques on through the choice of materials, the true professional sign manufacturer stands out above the rest, as does material quality. This article explores the best practices to create properly displaying signs, from lighting and materials to design and construction.
The Vertical Advantage
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The Hendrick PRO-V Vertical Beam Saw. |
In this case study, learn how one manufacturer’s investment in a vertical saw helped the company optimize its operations.
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