By Digital Output Staff
The International Sign Association (ISA) holds its premiere event, the ISA International Sign Expo 2024 from Wednesday, April 10 to Friday, April 12 in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center.
New this year is ISA INSTALL – Wide Format Graphics. After a successful launch of ISA INSTALL in 2022 and 2023, the organization is introducing this new event and rebranding the original ISA INSTALL to ISA INSTALL – Signs & Service.
ISA INSTALL – Wide Format Graphics is a networking event for key decision makers actively seeking top-tier print installation professionals. Held Thursday, April 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., sign shops with installation expertise are encouraged to attend and highlight their skills, certifications, and competencies to prospective customers.
Above: Glittering film SparkleColour ASLAN SC 123 is in ASLAN’s booth 553.
At the Expo
Of course the show floor is filled with leading vendors showcasing their newest products and solutions to attendees. We include some of the exhibitors here and check our March issue for additional information.
3A Composites, booth 1563, shows off graphics featuring iconic films that harken to Hollywood’s Golden Age of innovative entertainment. With characters like Robby the Robot, King Kong, Frankenstein, and the Giant Gila Monster all direct printed to 3A’s industry-leading brands, these films were ground breaking and category defining in their time, just like the brands they are pictured on. See FOME-COR, SINTRA, GATOR, DIBOND, and DISPA, not to mention three brand new products. INFO# 500
A&C Plastics, booth 1072, is a leading distributor of acrylic sheets in North America, boasting a vast inventory featuring over 3,000 different plastic products. Its commitment to exceptional customer service and reliability has solidified its position as an industry leader, offering the perfect balance between reliability and personalized service. INFO# 501
ASLAN, booth 553, is where quality meets specialty. The German-based manufacturer of self-adhesive films focuses on high-quality, niche products for sign making. Highlights include glittering film SparkleColour ASLAN SC 123, flocked decorative film CaressColour ASLAN CC 124, and protective laminate MagicProtect Matt ASLAN SL 99 with its spray paint-repellent and anti-sticker surface. Furthermore, visitors can experience new self-adhesive films from the company’s German think tank. INFO# 502
Avery Dennison, booth 1135, invites attendees to experience the best in graphic films for creating spaces and new experiences, branding fleets, and producing retail signage. Its marquee vehicle wrapping films, decorative window films, and colorful crafting films are on display. Discover new products, new business ideas, and hands-on training opportunities that allow users to work with its films on a variety of applications. Stop by the booth daily to see live demonstrations and enter to win free material with daily wrapping contests. INFO# 503
Canon USA, booth 2123, showcases its cutting-edge printing solutions. The Arizona 2300 Series stationary flatbed printers use UV-curable inks, ensuring reliability and precise registration. Whether on rigid or flexible media, the Arizona 2300 delivers quality and versatility. The Colorado M-Series offers high-speed, roll-to-roll printing with UVgel technology. Achieve color consistency, low ink use, and durable prints. The imagePROGRAF GP Series of large format aqueous printers offer color accuracy, vibrant output, reliability, and ease of use. INFO# 504
Colex, booth 2535, demonstrates the Colex Sharpcut SXC1732 with Colex Cut Center 8 Production Automation offering versatility and increased productivity. The Fotoba XLA170 offers automatic vertical blade positioning allowing X/Y cutting of multiple sizes without operator intervention inline with the Fotoba Stacker capable of cutting media up to ten feet long is also demonstrated as well as the Bubble Free Application Table and C364 Laminator. INFO# 505
Digitech, booth 2235, shows the Trufire LTX2 printer as part of its print-and-cut system for rigid media. Providing simple automation, this high-capacity printer is a game changer. The automation system uses quick response or barcodes to increase productivity and reduce labor even on single-sheet or small-run jobs. It is ideal for wide format graphic providers of any size. Visit the booth to see intuitive workflow software, smart engineering, and simple operation systems, with reliability that’s second to none. INFO# 506
Epson, booth 1734, displays its range of digital printing solutions ideal for a variety of applications—indoor and outdoor signage, photography, graphics, and textile. Leveraging a “Seventy5 Sporting Goods Store” theme, visitors experience live demonstrations, get the first look at new solutions being announced at the show, and see a sneak peek of forward-looking professional desktop printing technology. The sports theme of the booth lends itself to real-world print applications, including jerseys, swimwear, helmets, and posters. INFO# 507
FDC Graphic Films, Inc., booth 1658, has been a master converter and distributor of sign vinyl films, digital media, overlaminates, banner, and heat transfer films since 1988. It markets, converts, and distributes products from reliable brands exclusively through distribution channels. The Lumina by FDC portfolio of digital media, sign vinyl, and heat transfer vinyl product highlights include holographic film, ultra-metallic cast vinyl film, ultra-high gloss calendered film, etched glass film, and floor films. FDC’s Service Advantage includes samples, striping, sheeting, slitting, punching, continuous roll, premasking and lamination, custom packaging, and same-day shipping with no minimum order requirements. INFO# 508
Fiery, booth 1513, highlights the latest from its Specialty Production Applications, as well as the power of its large format Fiery XF DFE. Stop by to see the best in white ink and color management for direct to film with Digital Factory, precision engraving and ADA compliance with EngraveLab, and professional large format print-and-cut alongside expert color tools in Fiery XF and Command WorkStation. It also demonstrates Pro Vehicle Outlines, one of the largest and accurate vehicle template libraries in North America. INFO# 509
Fisher Textiles, booth 2147, features new printable fabrics. GF6051 Super Sonic is a backlit silicone edge graphic (SEG) fabric that is wrinkle and craze resistant. Also available with recycled polyester, ET8050 Super Sonic; treated for direct printing, DD6750 Super Sonic; and five-meter wide, DD6650 Super Sonic. GF5020 Gumbee is a stretch fabric with near equal stretch and an excellent white point. Applications include pillowcase displays and SEG. GF7108 White-Out is a printable blockout with a coated back for opacity. Applications include banners, pillowcase displays, and SEG. INFO# 510
Graphic Finishing Partners, LLC (Gfp), booth 745, exhibits its 663-TH Production Top Heat Laminator with Smart Finishing Technology. It includes a touchscreen user interface, digital microcontroller system, swingout supply film shafts, inline rotary slitters, rear take up for roll-to-roll operation, and a roll label printer to manage inventory. Gfp also features the 363-TH Top Heat Laminator with integrated rear rewind, 255-C Cold Laminator, and FT48 Finishing Table with transfer and cutting table sides, along with the 220-C tabletop laminator. In addition, laminates from the Gfp Film Products portfolio are processed through each machine. INFO# 511
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS), booth 1101, demonstrates how sign and display manufacturers can use its powerful automated solutions to improve productivity, drive efficiency, and enjoy creative freedom. In the booth are demonstrations of the Kongsberg C24 multifunction digital cutting system and the MultiCam Apex3R CNC router, the flagship in its MultiCam range of advanced routing and CNC cutting systems. INFO# 512
Laminators Incorporated, booth 1449, is a full-service manufacturing company offering complete, innovative, turnkey solutions for your sign panel needs. It offers a full line of digital print-ready panels—Alumalite, Omega-Bond, LusterBoard, and Omega SignBoard. The company’s rigid substrates are strong, durable, and ready to use. Available in a variety of colors, the finished surfaces are smooth and will not crack, chip, flake, or peel even under harsh weather conditions. The array of cores as well as the various thicknesses, sheet sizes, and double-/single-sided sheets satisfy any sign or fabricated project. INFO# 513
Mimaki USA, booth 1435, debuts the JFX600-2531 UV LED large format flatbed printer. Based on the JFX600-2513, this model doubles the print area to increase productivity or produce oversized graphics. The larger bed size of the JFX600-2531 printer accommodates oversized sheets with a total printable area of up to 98.4 inches wide by 122 inches long and up to 2.36 inches thick. A Mimaki Toggle Print Function with two origin points gives operators the ability to position up to two 4×8-foot boards, multiple jigs, or smaller pre-cut pieces onto the table with the ability to rotate the origin point for true continuous printing of two different jobs. INFO# 514
Nekoosa, booth 1009, features Nekoosa Dye Sublimation Transfer Paper. Its newest product is designed to deliver consistent, high-definition image transfer on both hard and soft surfaces. Whether producing apparel, signage, promotional items, or personalized products, Nekoosa Dye Sublimation Transfer Paper handles a range of applications. Additionally, Nekoosa’s printable window films and sustainable print media options are in the booth. INFO# 515
Newlife Magnetics, booth 515, offers some of the thinnest, widest, and strongest magnet media. Newlife provides printable wide format magnet rolls up to 60 inches wide and as thin as 12-mil. Newlife’s EM Ultrawide magnet is available in 12-,15-, and 20-mil thicknesses in 54- and 60-inch wide rolls. Its EM Ultrawide features a high-quality PET print surface that is solvent, UV, and latex compatible. The company just launched its latest innovation for the HP Indigo/offset market, Newlife PressMag sheets. Another innovation, Newlife PrintMag High Energy is for customers requiring a thinner, lighter, stronger magnet option. INFO# 516
Onyx Graphics, Inc., booth 2135, previews the newest version in its RIP software, ONYX 24. Attendees explore new features such as automated multi-layer printing, seamless mobile device integration, and advanced print quality assurance. Additionally, it shows ONYX Align, designed to streamline print shop operations through optimized workflow and effective production management. These innovations demonstrate the company’s commitment and capability in powering the next generation of automated printing solutions for print operators. INFO# 517
Quality Media and Laminating Solutions, booth 1275, invites attendees to experience efficiency like never before. Discover Kala Finishing Equipment, featuring the KalaXY Pro XY Cutting System. Witness how this technology simplifies workflow by automating the cutting process for various media types including direct to film, paper, and wallcovering. Say goodbye to manual labor and hello to increased profitability with Kala XY cutting machines. INFO# 518
Roehm America LLC, booth 527, offers acrylic products integral to the signage industry, preferred for superior impact strength, weather resistance, and consistent performance. Visit to discover the versatility of Acrylite sheet, available in various grades and options suitable for both interior and exterior applications—from wayfinding signs to channel letters. It showcases Acrylite digital print for ADA signage. ADA-compliant acrylic provides exceptional ink adhesion, tailored for direct printing of braille and raised letters. In addition, Acrylite color-changing acrylic sheet is displayed alongside warrantied non-yellowing white acrylic products. INFO# 519
StratoJet, booth 2314, showcases multiple new generation solutions this year. The Falcon XL-3300 is equipped with multi roll feed holders, dual back light, and built-in mesh kit for all-in-one roll-to-roll solutions. The Shark EFB-2512 flatbed with 13 UV colors is on display. And finally, the company shows its sustainable wide format solution—Hawk CleanPrint—which is known for exceptional performance for multiple applications. INFO# 520
Supreme Color Graphics, booth 2926, is a national wholesale large format digital printer working exclusively with trade partners. Boasting over 30 years in the industry, its mission is to manufacture exceptional, made-to-order signs and ensure prompt delivery to your customers. While Supreme Color can handle simple signage like yard signs, its true specialty lies in crafting custom and distinctive signage that often requires cutting, routing, and specialized finishes. It has a diverse range of rigid and roll materials, and it works to accommodate your request if it does not carry it. As your printing partner, Supreme Color values the importance of your reputation and is determined to elevate it. INFO# 521
Tekra, booth 1263, says “this is your sign” to stop by and see how it can help you navigate to new markets. The company can pave your way to business with films and adhesives to expand your portfolio. It features everything from polycarbonate for backlit signage with the JetView line, to polyesters and RPVC for industrial overlays and retail graphics with the Dura-Go line. INFO# 522
Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, booth 1122, shows its full solutions lineup. On display are three printers from its portfolio; the new VK3220T-HS, which is a user-friendly 10.5×6.5-foot flatbed that offers up to 1,800 dpi print resolution and runs up to 3,875 square feet per hour (sf/h); the VR6D-HS flatbed, made for production with a printing area up to 50×99 inches and print speeds up to 1,500 sf/h; and the VKH900-HS Hybrid, which combines the VK300D-HS flatbed with the VKR3200-HS roll-to-roll printer, maximizing key features of each platform. INFO# 523
Zund America, booth 2100, exhibits digital cutting and routing tools as well as different, application-specific workflow options. Attendees can experience the speed, precision, and efficiency of Zünd cutting/routing systems producing graphics including acrylic inlays, ACM signage, corrugated boxes, wallpaper, and printed fabric. ZCC 4.0, the latest, most intuitive, easy-to-use version of the Zünd Cut Center user interface is on display, along with the latest options in production workflow automation. This includes the Robot PortaTable 130, a movable, robotic pick-and-place device consisting of a roller table equipped with a collaborative robot arm. The PortaTable is modular and can be tailored to meet individual production needs. INFO# 524
Learn, Network, Shop
This year’s ISA International Sign Expo is slated to be a great event filled with education, networking, and purchasing opportunities. To attend, get your event pass now at signexpo.org.
Can’t make it? Be sure to read our May issue, which includes a recap of the event.
Apr2024, Digital Output
