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Adhesive Decals Transform the Trade Show Experience

No exhibitor wants to set up at a trade show with last year’s booth, but many don’t have the budget for a full rebuild. Here are some cost effective, high impact ideas for a new look using adhesive backed, digitally printed materials:

Refresh, don’t replace. Consider using printed graphics on opaque vinyl with block out adhesive to cover existing old trade show graphics on an existing booth.

There have been a lot of developments in printable ...

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MAY
2019

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SignCenter Blog

“I need a magnet that sticks to glass” Learning to Speak Large Format

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“I need a magnet that sticks to glass.” This is a classic request, along with the specifications for “double-sided wall decals” and “clear aluminum” that come across our desks on a regular basis. Obvious and humorous to us, they are also perfect examples of the challenges that our resellers face in communicating with their clients.

It’s all in the Details

The technical details of hundreds of media options and combinations are daunting, and at SignCenter we spend hours just keeping up with the ...

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AUG
2018

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SignCenter Blog

Why Are HD Metallic Prints So Popular?

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High definition metallic prints have become increasingly popular for exhibits, galleries, home and office décor. They are available with a white base or as a silver base, both producing vibrant colors and stunning image clarity. The metallic silver base adds a dimension or depth to the artwork that cannot be created with ink alone. The shimmer or luminescence added to the print is almost magical.

The prints are made using a dye-sublimation process. The inks are transferred to the metal ...

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JUL
2018

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Display Graphics, Event Graphics, Large-Format Printing, Retail Graphics, Signage, SignCenter Blog, Trade Show Graphics, Wholesale Printing

aluminum prints, dye-sublimated boards, metal prints

Back to School Retail Graphics for Windows

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There are many different options available for graphics and in the fast-changing world of fashion, we wanted to make sure that our print resellers know what options SignCenter has available for quick and easy installation and removal for media. In our last post, we went over a slew of available substrates for “Back to School” prints. Today we are going to focus on window graphics in particular, and the options you can source from wholesale print providers.

Back to school ...

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JUL
2018

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Retail Graphics, SignCenter Blog, Wholesale Printing, Window Graphics

It’s that time again– Get ready for Back to School & other retail graphics!

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While you may think it’s too early for “back to school” talk – the school year just ended, right? For everyone in the retail world, this is the time of year to gear up autumn sales and promotions.

If you haven’t already secured your customers’ back to school signage, you should be grabbing those orders now!

Let SignCenter help you win these orders by offering more than just fabulous looking wholesale prints and graphic solutions. We also offer kitting and fulfillment!

There ...

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JUL
2018

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Retail Graphics, SignCenter Blog, Wholesale Printing

back to school graphics, Retail Graphics

What’s So Great About Mesh Banners?

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Mesh banners are a fantastic alternative to traditional vinyl banners for many outdoor applications, especially when used on fences or in open areas. Mesh banners are vinyl banners constructed with an open weave. The tiny holes allow for air, light and sound to easily pass through. Just like any vinyl banner, mesh banners support high resolution UV printing. Outdoor mesh banners not only look excellent, but they hold up in the elements too!

Why mesh banners?

Mesh banners are great in ...

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21
JUN
2018

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Banners, Event Graphics, Large-Format Printing, Wholesale Printing

Popular Uses & Tips for Pole Banners

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Pole banners aka boulevard banners are a favorite form of advertising for towns and cities, campuses, business complexes, etc. They are attractive, durable and versatile. The banners are excellent for street beautification, branding and promotion for tourism, events, and more.

The city of Hartford, CT did a campaign around their city using the then new tag line “Hartford Has It” paired with imagery to represent a range of city activities. “Hartford Has It — Fun,” “Hartford Has It — Music,” “Hartford ...

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JUN
2018

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Banners, SignCenter Blog, Wholesale Printing

Tips for Designing Banners

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The nicer weather that comes with spring and summer means more people will be outside hosting events and festivals. That means it is also time to start thinking about advertising these events with printed banners.

Hanging banners is a great way to get publicity for an event. They can be strategically placed in high traffic areas and are seen by both foot traffic and road traffic.

SignCenter produces banners every day. Every type of banner, from pole to over the ...

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MAY
2018

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Banners, Event Graphics, Large-Format Printing, Signage, Wholesale Printing

tips for banner design

12 Signs You May Be A Print Reseller

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Your customers rely on you to supply them with high quality prints, quickly and consistently.
You enjoy working with designers and print buyers to provide creative, cost effective solutions for their 2 and 3-dimensional media projects.
You pay more attention to the construction of the corrugated counter displays than you do to the merchandise being sold in it. Packaging fascinates you. Everything from design, construction and printing.
You sleep soundly at night having the peace of mind that comes from having a ...

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8
MAY
2018

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SignCenter Blog, Wholesale Printing

Oh, I Love Polypropylene!

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We covered a lot of information in our last post on popular window graphics. Today we are going to discuss an option for windows that is exclusive to SignCenter. To clarify, the substrate itself is not unique to us, but what we do with it is pretty spectacular. So much so that any time someone asks our CSR Debbie about it, she gets happy and responds, “Oh, I love polypropylene!”