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Executive Summary

Too Many Shows...

(Mon, Mar 01, 10)

We all know there are too many shows in our industry, but exhibitors often feel forced to participate in a show because their competitor is exhibiting. And today, exhibitors are being pulled toward more low-return shows than ever before.

Executive Update Archive

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Help Us, Help You

by Katy Sauër Lellelid, SGIA

(Fri, Mar 12, 10)

By now, if you're a US resident, you've probably gotten your 2010 Census form. And, by now, you've probably heard countless radio ads and seen countless signage and TV ads about it. From every direction, you're being urged to fill out the short survey form and send it back. After all, quite a bit is at stake: funding for things like transportation and education as well as congressional representation.

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OSHA Holds Public Meeting to Solicit Comments, Suggestions

by Zulaikha Safi, SGIA

(Fri, Mar 12, 10)

Last week on March 4th OSHA held a public meeting to solicit comments and suggestions from OSHA stakeholders on key issues facing the agency such as enhancing awareness of hazards in the workplace, engaging stakeholders in programs and initiatives, and efforts to control workplace chemical exposures.

Industry Insights

Inca Onset S20 Widens Color Options
Inca Digital demonstrates an enhancement to the Inca Onset S20 UV injet flatbed printer.

ImageOne Impact Introduces "Sooper Tack Roller"
The "Sooper Tack Roller" from ImageOne Impact removes dust when rolled across digital prints before lamination.

Vastex Offers New Washout Sink
A new wider washout booth that will fit large-format screens and DiGit numbering screens is now available from Vastex International.

Conductive Compounds Announces New Ink
Conductive Compounds presents AGCL-823, a new silver/silver chloride single component epoxy for printed disposable medical sensor applications.

Teckwin Announces New Roll-to-Roll UV Printer
Teckwin International unveils the TeckPro UV3200.

Beaver Paper Releases New Sublimation paper JUMBO ROLLS
Available through Supply55, Inc., the paper can be used with the Tricksy R2R Bulk feed and Take-up System.

New Side Clamps Available from Vastex International
The Vastex side clamp attachment is offered as a clamp-on assembly for any rear clamp manual press or as a permanent fixture on new V-2000HD press.

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