July 2006 Archives

I've often been asked to make very large magnetic signs. Until recently it's been difficult to get any material wider than 24". Well, we now have access to some really large magnetic material. In fact it's so wide that we can make magnetic signs that are close to impractical. These large magnets for the new country radio station K98.5 Real Jersey Kountry are a whopping 40" tall and seven feet wide. Two to even three people are needed to apply them to the vehicle, but it makes a very effective and flexible solution to a vehicle advertising dilemma...how to advertise multiple things on one vehicle at different times.

Looking for riders for real estate sign frames? Here's a bunch of 200 pieces that we just completed for Island Realty. It's a mix of phone numbers, sold and under contract. In addition to large custom signs we produce these very basic types of signs, too. These are digitally screen printed using our direct to board printer. We print our riders on rigid plastic, which is far more durable than masonite or particle board.

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Here's our Colorspan UV-72 flatbed printer in roll to roll mode cranking out posters for the South Jersey Wind Ensemble performance at STAC here in Manahawkin. We're running wet strength paper, which means theses posters will work well indoors or outdoors. They're not intended to last forever outside but they will last more than long enough to promote the event. The photo's blurry since the machine moves so fast. Next time I'll shoot this with a better camera with a faster shutter.

When the church originally came in they requested a simple carved sign. Once we started fabricating this we decided it needed a bit of a Typestries touch. We fabricated the prismatic, raised logo elements with our Gerber Sabre CNC router, finished and applied the pieces, and were instantly impressed with the final appearance. Clean and neat with just the right amount of dimension. Thanks to the Beach Haven Terrace Methodist church for allowing us to complete this project.