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ISA Announces Innovation Award Winners

Awarded to four products that improve efficiency, longevity and creativity of sign, graphics and visual communications projects.

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5 years ago

March 29, 2019

Mark Kissling

The International Sign Association (ISA; Alexandria, VA) announced that four products that improve efficiency, longevity and creativity of sign, graphics and visual communications projects have been named as ISA Innovation Award winners. All four products will be showcased on the tradeshow floor at the upcoming International Sign Expo.

There were nominees across four categories, two of which are new for 2019. Winners were selected by a panel of industry experts, and will showcase their products in the Lounge & Learn area at the Sign Expo on April 24 at 4 p.m. The presentation will be followed by a reception, allowing attendees to ask questions and connect with these and other suppliers. Following are the winners:

Business Services/Software: 3M Graphics Install Wizard. A new software application, serves as a platform to share job details, documents and completion photos. Graphic manufacturers can list job opportunities, accept bids, book jobs and manage a consistent workflow.

Electronic & Traditional Sign Products: N. Glantz HYPERVSN Solo. An integrated 3D holographic display system, produces high-resolution 3D visuals and images that appear to be floating in midair. LEDs are placed on four rays that spin, creating the illusion of a hologram.

Printers: Roland DGA Corporation’s TrueVIS VG2 Series Eco-Solvent Wide-Format Printer/Cutters. Offer comprehensive color choices in new TR2 ink including Orange, White and CMYKLcLm with a wider color gamut, and leading media certifications.

Substrates and Inks: Avery Dennison MPI 1405 PVC-free Media. Engineered to meet a variety of outdoor graphic applications. MPI 1405 is a premium, digitally printable film that captivates with superior color pop and conformability to tough textured surfaces, including brick and cinderblock.

“The ISA Innovation Award winners truly represent the most creative and innovative products available on the ISA Sign Expo floor,” said Lori Anderson, ISA president and CEO. “Attendees at ISA Sign Expo have come to expect groundbreaking products and the latest solutions. These raise the bar. That said, each of the nominees also have products worth exploring and I encourage attendees to learn more about each.”

For more information, visit signexpo.org/innovation-awards.

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