OKI Data Americas, a world-class printing technology innovator and undisputed leader in delivering vibrant, durable vehicle wraps for the automotive restyling industry, reached the end of its nine-month journey with the SEMA Cares car build initiative that benefits Victory Junction, an 84-acre camp and SEMA Cares benefactor dedicated to enriching the lives of children with serious medical conditions.

FASTSIGNS® of Westport joined in city-wide efforts this week to produce a fully-branded streetcar for the “Rolling with the Chiefs” event ride today. In celebration of the playoffs and the newly-designed streetcar, the Kansas City Streetcar and the KC Chiefs will host a downtown ride with Radio 810 broadcasting live on the train beginning at 3 p.m. The event will also include a one-loop ride around downtown at 5 p.m. with Chief reps, cheerleaders, ambassadors, Chiefs Rumble and KC Wolf.

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced its Business Boot Camp for Wrap Professionals schedule for 2019. This workshop, introduced in 2018, is focused on how to successfully run a business in the vinyl wrap industry, and each session is led by Justin Pate of The Wrap Institute and John Duever of Vinyl Images and Design.

3M, the science-based technology company, has recognised one of its long-term vehicle graphics specialists, Wrap Cube, by appointing it as a Select Gold Partner. The Gold Partner designation recognises Wrap Cube’s support for its vehicle wrapping and fleet graphics activities. Based in Tolworth, Surrey, the company was one of the first vehicle wrapping specialists to become an approved installer of superior-quality 3M print wrap film products. A 3M partner since 2010, it remains one of a handful of approved 3M installers in the UK, and the sole accredited supplier to London and surrounding areas.

Thanks to its special composition, everyone, even non-professionals, can easily and quickly customise any type of car and vehicle. The special adhesive with low initial adhesion, Slide&Tack literally "slides" on the surface to be customised, thus facilitating correct positioning and accelerating application. It is only during application that the adhesive is activated, reaching optimal adhesion within 24 hours.

Justin Pate of the Wrap Institute and John Duever of Vinyl Images & Design will help wrap professionals build their businesses for long-term success at the Business Boot Camp for Wrap Professionals by Avery Dennison. The day-long event is part of the pre-conference at ISA International Sign Expo 2019.

We have chosen the 10 most impressive vinyl wraps using Avery Dennison vinyl products in 2018. This is the fifth annual list of vehicle and non-vehicle wraps, and it features some of the most unique and creative projects yet. Five car wraps and five non-vehicle wraps were installed with Avery Dennison Supreme Wrapping™ Film, Conform Chrome™, and digitally printed films MPI 1105™, MPI 1405™ and MPI 2728™.

Vehicle Livery Services has just installed its second Epson SureColor SC-S80600 printer, testament to the results it has achieved with the first that came in 18 months ago. This latest printer, supplied by Papergraphics, replaces an HP latex machine.

This year’s British Sign Awards proved an eventful one for Roland DG. Organised by the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA), the British Sign Awards aims to recognise innovation and excellence in the field of sign-making. The gala awards ceremony was held on Thursday, 8 November 2018 at the Athena Centre in Leicester, a former Odeon cinema and now a striking landmark of the city.

William Smith, part of the William Smith Group 1832, has teamed up with 3M to host free vehicle WrapShops for customers across the UK.

In a bid to provide our customers with an innovative solution for heavy-duty and power sport applications we have added Arlon’s new high performance overlaminate to our ever-expanding range of materials.