SGIA - Specialty Graphic Imaging Association

Are you getting the most out of attending an industry exposition? With time and money in short supply these days, you should strive to achieve 100% ROI from your trade show attendance by throwing your business to the companies that deserve it.

Environmental Marketing or Greenwashing?

by Marci Kinter, SGIA

(Mon, Sep 29, 08)

What you need to know when making claims.

Precision Tools Require a Precision Process

by Ray Greenwood, SGIA

(Mon, Sep 15, 08)

Make sure you're getting the most out of your equipment purchases.

Industry Insights

Kornit Digital to Launch RIP Software at SGIA 2008
SGIA '08 Booth 3321
Kornit Digital recently announced the launch of Kornit QuickP RIP Software for enhanced workflow and production.

Mutoh America Inc. Announces Mubiohybrid.com
SGIA '08 Booth 419
Mutoh America Inc. will officially launch www.mubiohybrid.com October 31, 2008 to help those looking for a printing solution using the ValueJet 1608-64" hybrid printer.

SEAL® Introduces New Pouch Laminator
SGIA Booth 2141
SEAL® introduces ProSEAL® 44 pouch laminator, which allows users to feed pouch-laminating materials up to 1/4” thick with no special adjustments or settings required.

TheMagicTouch USA Introduces New Application Products
TheMagicTouch USA recently launched a new line of products for more diverse imaging applications including: Sheets of metals, plastics and magnets, blank teddy bears, mugs, greeting cards, sunscreens, and mousepads.

Gandinnovations Introduces New GandiSoft
SGIA '08 Booth #1403
Gandinnovations will be showcasing GandiSoft, a new RIP software designed to make printer configuration, job setups and printing easier, at SGIA '08.

Sawgrass Technologies Introduces SubliMSystem for the EXD-900 Sublimation Printer
SGIA '08 Booth #223
Sawgrass Technologies recently introduced the EXD-900, a compact 42” inkjet printer for desktop users looking to enter the production-level sublimation market at a lower price point.

Nazdar Graphic Inks Application Guide Now Available
SGIA '08 Booth #1241
Nazdar recently announced the availability of its Graphic Inks Application Guide (catalog), version 3.4.

Roland Introduces New UV Inkjet Printer/Cutter
SGIA '08 Booth #731
Roland DGA Corp. has introduced its new 30” VersaUV LEC-300 inkjet printer/cutter, which comes equipped with the industry’s latest generation of UV inks and safe, low-heat LED lamps.

Executive Update

Breakthrough Technologies Bring Valuable Opportunities

by Michael Robertson, SGIA

(Tue, Sep 30, 08)

Graphics producers are employing the latest technologies to help retailers refresh stores and pump up promotions

Executive Update Archive

Featured Marketing Resource

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SGIA Journal

3rd Quarter Journals Checkout the latest issue of the SGIA Journal

Surveys and Statistics

In the first half of 2008, how much have gas prices increased?
a) 15%
b) 28%
c) 32%
d) 41%

Answer: According to the Department of Energy regular gas has increased 28 percent between Jan. 2008 and June 2008. Tell us and your garment decoration, graphic production, and industrial imaging peers how you are reducing costs.

Featured Technical Resources

Digital Equipment Evaluation

The best comparison of digital equipment devices on the market.

Screen Printing Troubleshooting Resource

Solutions to common screen printing issues, includes printer-friendly posters and charts.

Digital Fabric Resource

A complete listing of fabrics offered by manufacturers for digital printing.