Consumables-Media – Vinyl

Sustainability has become an essential piece of the printing industry — the wide-format sector included. Here, wide-format printers share their experiences with green media and its prospects for the future.

Kristen Lanzarone, owner of WrapStar Pro, discusses the value of, and opportunities for, training for applied graphics, including her recently-launched WrapStar University. Training, she says, is not just a benefit for installers. Further, Lanzarone discusses her experiences in testing and using new, non-PVC vehicle wrapping films.

FDC Graphic Films announced an updated portfolio of print films and laminates in the Lumina by FDC lineup.

Sign Expo presented a marketplace of equipment and ideas for sign producers, decorators, and entrepreneurs.

Metallic effects in printed pieces are more accessible than ever before, opening up the creative floodgates for brands to stand out.

Avery Dennison has earned the +Vantage Vinyl Silver designation by achieving 90% compliance to all applicable +Vantage Vinyl Guiding Principles and implementing at least one Advanced Practice Achievement.

Mactac Graphics & Signage Solutions has launched Printvinyl Scored, the first of its kind for the wide-format graphics industry.

A fully-wrapped mobile library operated by the Colorado-based Poudre Libraries was recently introduced to deliver books and other materials to specific communities – particularly children and adults – in the Northern Colorado area.

Recess Creative used wall graphics created by Repros Inc. as an aid in keeping a dedicated interior wall space within a large international airport clean and protected.

Leeds, UK-based wide-format printing and signage specialist Imageco used Drytac SpotOn SynTac and ViziPrint Deco + to produce a range of POS and window graphics for footwear brand Dr. Martens at its new test and learn concept store on Carnaby Street in London.