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INDUSTRY NEWS Industry news should be sent to signs@stmediagroup.com. Noteworthy Mutoh Announces Three Marketing Appointments Mutoh America, Inc. (Phoenix) has revamped its marketing and communications department with David Conrad as the director of marketing, Michelle Johnson as corporate events and communications manager, and Joseph Anderson as marketing coordinator. Working under the guidance of general manager Brian Phipps, Conrad will oversee Mutoh’s North and South American marketing efforts, through enhancing brand image, creating creative promotions and working closely with resellers and customers in an effort to grow both regions. Johnson’s main focus will be creating and implementing corporate events, including tradeshows, open houses and training classes at Mutoh’s learning facilities. She will continue to operate public-relations aspects of the marketing department, including press relations, social media and email communications. Anderson will continue to support the marketing team through web maintenance and working closely with the product team to assist in customer demonstrations and print jobs. Conrad, Johnson and Anderson can all be reached at Mutoh America’s corporate office (800) 996-8864, and at marketingdpt@mutoh.com. Arlon Expansion/Relocation Nearly Doubles Manufacturing Arlon Graphics LLC (Santa Ana, CA) has completed an 18-month project to relocate and nearly double the size of its manufacturing facility in Placentia (Orange County), CA. The new facility increases capacity, improves material flow, and includes a $7 million, state-of-the-art, adhesive-coating line; new ERP & CRM software; energy-efficient lighting, air, and water systems; and upgraded environmental controls for its mixing and coating operations. Arlon, a 55-year-old company, employs more than 200 people ISA’s Rich Gottwald Leaves to Become CEO Rich Gottwald, the executive VP of the Intl. Sign Assn. (ISA), and second in command under president and CEO Lori Anderson, left the organization August 27 to become president and CEO of the Assn. of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP). Rich has been with ISA for six years. worldwide. In 2011, Arlon was purchased by FLEXcon, a large, privately held, polymeric coating and laminating company based in Spencer, MA. Mimaki Latex Printer Certified by Color-Logic The Mimaki (Suwanee, GA) JV400LX Series of wide-format latex printers has been certified by ColorLogic (West Chester, OH) for use with its Process Metallic Color System. The Mimaki white ink enables graphic designers to block the effect of metallic substrates where the metallic effect is not desired. The Color-Logic software creates the necessary white-ink masks to significantly reduce design time, and the Color-Logic visualization software enables designers to accurately assess their metallic designs without expensive on-press test prints, Color-Logic states. Gottwald Nazdar Promotes MacDonald To VP of Marketing Nazdar Ink Technologies (Shawnee, KS) has promoted James MacDonald to VP of marketing. Previously, he led the Nazdar Ltd. marketing team in promotional efforts for its digital-product lines. With more than 20 years of industry experience, MacDonald will primarily focus on developing and implementing marketing strategies to expand Nazdar’s presence internationally. Nazdar Ink Technologies, with manufacturing facilities in the U. S. and Great Britain, offers a comprehensive selection of UV, water- and solvent-based, wideformat, digital; screenprinting, and flexographic inks. Available inks can print for indoor or outdoor applications, on paper, plastics, metal, glass or containers and packaging In Memoriam Jeff Tanielian (1956-2013) Jeff Tanielian, the founder and owner of Commercial Neon, a Fresno, CA signshop, was killed July 18 in a motorcycle accident. He was 57. The former president of the California Sign Assn. was well known for restoring and preserving neon signs. Among the company's more notable signs is the 85-ft. Tachi Palace casino sign installed in Lemoore in 1997. A Fresno native, Jeff began pinstriping and painting signs as a teenager, and painted store windows with Christmas displays with his aunt, Helen Torigian. Early in his career, Jeff worked for Arnold Signs and Ed Antenucci Signs, where he he learned about neon and other types of electric signs. He later purchased Ward Sign and Graphics, and eventually transformed it into Commercial Neon. Remembrances can be made to Holy Trinity Courtyard Renovation Fund, 2226 Ventura Ave., Fresno, CA, 93721. For a very detailed obituary, go to the following link: http://www. fresnobee.com/2013/07/30/3415573/neon-sign-maker-jeff-tanielian.html SIGNS OF THE TIMES / SEPTEMBER 2013 / www.signweb.com 89 http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/07/30/3415573/neon-sign-maker-jeff-tanielian.html http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/07/30/3415573/neon-sign-maker-jeff-tanielian.html http://www.signweb.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Signs of the Times - September 2013

Signs of the Times - September 2013
Contents
ST Update
Technology Update
Who Uses the Phone Book?
Vinyl Apps
Strictly Commercial
Lighting Techniques
The Moving Message
Technology Review - DGS 3D POP store system
Technology Review - KIP C7800 poster printer
Design Matters
New Products
When the Cheering Starts
Enter the ST Intl. Sign Contest!
Starting at the Bottom
LED Lamps for Box/Cabinet Signs
The Aria’s 260-ft. Pylon Sign
Industry News
Advertising index
Editorially speaking

Signs of the Times - September 2013