by Industrial Print Magazine Staff
The International Sign Association (ISA) is excited to welcome everyone back together in Atlanta, GA for its premiere event, the ISA International Sign Expo. Held May 4 to 6, 2022 at the Georgia World Congress Center, over 300 exhibitors in wide format, digital signage, and more are set to present their newest solutions and trusted products.
Here We Come
Here, we’ve polled exhibitors about what attendees should prepare for at the event.
Advanced Greig Laminators, Inc. (AGL), booth 2313, is a U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing facility specializing in custom designed industrial and wide format digital imaging laminators. At the show AGL introduces its Model HP Laminator. This machine features all cantilevered supply stations to maximize efficiency. INFO# 230
AirMark, booth 4143, celebrates providing solutions to the signmaking industry since 1991. The company exhibits equipment including the Summa S2 T160 vinyl cutter, Summa F Series F1612 flatbed cutter, and the Summa S One D140 vinyl cutter. INFO# 231
APA America, booth 1753, specializes in designing and developing self-adhesive films made in Milan, Italy. At the booth a physical showcase of products are offered, including samples and detailed information on its car wrap, architectural, and digital print products. INFO# 232
Banner Ups by Budnick, booth 2506, supplies Adhesive Banner Corner Tabs, PowerTabs, PowerTape and MegaTape Hem Reinforcing Tapes, and new BravoTabs. Banner Ups banner finishing solutions allow for creating super-strong banners in just minutes. INFO# 233
BannerBug USA, booth 4311, launches a new, made-in-the-U.S. version of the Australian BannerBug banner stand. In attendance is BannerBug inventor and owner John Previtera of Australia, as well as BannerBug USA owners Morgan and David Holladay of Birmingham, AL. INFO# 234
Caldera, booth 4918, showcases Version 15 and PrimeCenter. CalderaRIP Version 15 delivers enhanced performance, increased flexibility, and new features. The components included in Version 15 contribute to making it one of the most versatile RIP packages on the market. PrimeCenter is a prepress software developed by Caldera in order to help optimize job preparation for digital printing and cutting. INFO# 235
DreamScape, booth 2152, manufactures superior quality wall materials for large and grand format digital printing, all made in the U.S. Products are suitable for solvent, eco-solvent, UV, and latex print systems. Satisfy your need for “green” with its offering of “earth intelligent” wallcoverings. DreamScape features PVC-free materials, items with post consumer recycled content, and lightweight breathable substrates. INFO# 236
Durst Image Technology, booth 4315, showcases a selection of offerings like Durst P5 350, an all-in-one hybrid solution for flexible roll and board printing up to 3.5 meters. Also, Durst demonstrates software solutions. INFO# 237
Epson, booth 3918, displays a range of signage, production photo, direct to garment (DTG), and dye-sublimation (dye-sub) printing solutions. DTG solutions on display include the SureColor F2100 for high-performance production speeds and the SureColor F3070 for industrial-level speeds. Dye-sub solutions include the 64-inch SureColor F9470H with genuine fluorescent inks to further expand bold color applications. INFO# 238
FDC Graphic Films, Inc., booth 1231, a master converter and distributor of sign vinyl films, digital media, overlaminates, banner, and heat transfer films since 1988, features trusted, top-performing brands such as 3M, ASLAN, Lumina by FDC, and RTape. INFO# 239
GCC America Inc., booth 2317, demonstrates its strong lineup. The GCC LaserPro S400 and Spirit GLS Hybrid are laser engravers that enhance productivity while engraving, cutting, and marking on organic and metal pieces. INFO# 240
Kern Laser Systems, booth 1823, showcases the 52×100-inch OptiFlex and 48×24-inch Micro laser systems. Both systems can be equipped with lasers from 100 to 650 watts, a rotary, vision camera, a pen-marking tool, and metal cutting capabilities, with the Advanced Safety Package available on the OptiFlex. INFO# 241
Mactac, booth 2340, is at the forefront of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials development for wide format digital printing, mounting, laminating, screenprinting, and cut vinyl needs. INFO# 242
Marabu, booth 3215, highlights the StarLam 1600R Roll to Roll Liquid Laminator coating various digitally printed materials—wallcoverings, awning canvas, and vinyl. Come meet with a team member to learn about its full line of liquid laminates, digital inks, screen, and pad inks. INFO# 243
MR Clipart, booth 1851, provides accurate and to-scale vehicle templates. Receive one year unlimited download of vehicle templates, three-dimensional (3D) models, 3D software, wrap textures, and vehicle graphics for $99 U.S.—a show special. INFO# 244
Mutoh America, booth 3109, holds live demonstrations and samples from its printers. Visit the UV area to watch the layered printing process used to create ADA compliant braille and texture prints from the XPJ-661UF UV LED model. Check out the dye-sublimation area with a variety of signage and other samples. INFO# 245
Photo Tex, booth 2117, displays its peel and stick, multi-U.S. patented, adhesive material made of 100 percent polyester fabric. It offers several versions to meet all inkjet and install surface needs. A dependable adhesive can be removed and reused multiple times without any alteration or damage to the surface. INFO# 246
SAi, booth 2125, promotes FlexiDESIGN, a leading design software for the sign and print industry. Now available in both PC and Mac versions, FlexiDESIGN is the ideal addition to any shop looking to add design seats. INFO# 247
Stimpson, booth 4605, founded in 1852, is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of grommets and washers and attaching machinery for the sign and banner industry. The fastener expert showcases its entire line of fasteners and offers live demonstrations of attaching machinery. INFO# 248
swissQprint, booth 4923, showcases its large format printers, which are renowned for their top quality in terms of design as well as printing results. Visitors may experience the recently launched Generation 4 flatbed printers featuring the latest printhead technology. INFO# 249
TRUMPF, booth 3411, highlights its array of cordless tools—including nibblers, shears, slitting shears, and fastening tools—which can be used for high-quality sign production. Clean edges can give metal signs a clear design feature that is attractive and modern. INFO# 250
Vanguard Digital Printing Systems – A Durst Group Company, booth 4315, exhibits two new UV printers both featuring the latest innovations. The new VR6D-HS 4×8-foot fixed table flatbed featuring Ricoh Gen6 printhead technology coupled with a high-speed electromagnetic linear rail produces photorealistic images. Also, the VKH900-HS 98-inch HYBRID UV printer features three rows of Kyocera printheads boasting 73 boards per hour. INFO# 251
See You There!
We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta. Enjoy the show and pick up a copy of this issue at the magazine distribution bins for a handy reference. IPM
Apr2022, Industrial Print Magazine