BannerPRO Hem Banners, Pole pockets, and Pocket Signs

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Nepata 1650 Rewind, Trim, Slit

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UV-AP3155 and UV-AP2155 Adhesion Promoter

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Pursuing the Vehicle Wrap Business

A full wrap is next to impossible to ignore, which makes it an excellent advertising vehicle. When I sold fleet graphics, I always emphasized the advertising value in terms of the cost per thousand of visual impressions. These are terms that marketing and advertising managers and top business executives will understand. Operated in an urban […] The post Pursuing the Vehicle Wrap Business appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Supply55 Named to Digital Output’s 25th Annual Top 50 Readers Choice Awards

Supply55, Inc. today announces its inclusion in Digital Output’s 25th Annual Top 50 Readers’ Choice Awards. Each year Digital Output’s dedicated readership dictates the top 40 winners and ten honorable mentions. Using the magazine’s web-based metric system, DOdirect.net, the magazine tallies readers’ interest in companies throughout the year. This is done via requests made on print […] The post Supply55 Named to Digital Output’s 25th Annual Top 50 Readers Choice Awards appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Improve your workflow with Prime Sublimation Transfer Paper

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Defining Your Unique Selling Proposition

Why should anyone choose your sign shop rather than your competitors’ shops? As a marketer, this is the first question that you should ask yourself? If you can’t articulate your company’s unique product differential, you are leaving your chances for success up to chance. Perhaps your prospects walk through your shop door because they see […] The post Defining Your Unique Selling Proposition appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Intercoat Adhesion

Intercoat adhesion refers to either the bond of a primer coat to a substrate, or to the adhesion of one coating to another. In many cases, a primer or top coat bonds to the primer or another coating mechanically.  Although you may not see microscopic imperfections on a surface, a primer or paint will grip […] The post Intercoat Adhesion appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Toner Transfer and HTV – No Challenge for the TS7 SMART Heat Press from Secabo

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The ABCs of UV-LED Printers

Several factors have propelled the growth of the UV-LED printers in the sign market. The latest generation of the print system design have dramatically increased production output and reduced scrap rates. The energy efficiency of UV-LED systems, compared to other print technologies, has also helped lower printer operating costs. Unlike solvent and ecosolvent printers, UV […] The post The ABCs of UV-LED Printers appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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NEPATA UA1900 ADWS Slitting Mash Up

Watch the NEPATA Slitting Mash Up: https://vimeo.com/358078796. Take your slitting workflow to the next level with a NEPATA UA1900 ADWS Slitter or NEPATA UA1650 ADWS Rewinder / Slitter; VHB Tape, Banner, Sublimation Paper, Flock / HTV, Vinyl, Application Tape, Reflective, Double Sided Tape, Magnetic Material, Window Tint Film and More. The post NEPATA UA1900 ADWS Slitting Mash Up appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Developing Good Time Management Habits

Our time each day is limited. Here are some time management habits that you should develop to make the best use of your time. When you do a better job of scheduling your time, you will accomplish more of those tasks that will lead to greater business success. What’s more, your life will be less stressful. […] The post Developing Good Time Management Habits appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Surface Gilding

The first time that I saw the gilding process, I was visiting the sign shop in Disneyland in Santa Ana, California. The craftsmen were refurbishing the carved wooden horses for a carousel that dated back to the early days in the park’s history. That day they were gilding some of these antique horses, which had […] The post Surface Gilding appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Improve your slitting performance with NEPATA!

NEPATA announces new slitting head lubrication system and line laser system for the UA1900 ADWS and UA1650 ADWS platforms. CLICK HERE to watch the overview video. Additional information is also available at www.convertingcenters.com. The post Improve your slitting performance with NEPATA! appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Job Costing for Sign Shops and Printers

No one can afford to make mistakes estimating a job. The difference between making the sale and not making it often depends on correctly costing and pricing your work. Equally important, you want to price your work so your business actually covers all of its expenses as well as making a reasonable profit and not […] The post Job Costing for Sign Shops and Printers appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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NEPATA UA770 Coreless Rewinding

Coreless rewinds are now possible with the NEPATA UA770 2” mandrel. Optimize your workflow and increase productivity with NEPATA rewinders, slitters, and converting centers. CLICK HERE to watch the UA770 coreless rewinding video. To learn more visit www.convertingcenters.com or call Supply55 at 734-668-0755. The post NEPATA UA770 Coreless Rewinding appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Painting Aluminum Composite Panels

I had asked an old sign painter what primers and paints he used when painting MDO. “Why would anyone today use MDO, when you could paint on Dibond® or Polymetal™?” he responded brusquely. That wasn’t the answer that I was expecting and I certainly didn’t need a lesson about the advantages of aluminum composite material […] The post Painting Aluminum Composite Panels appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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NEPATA Receives Innovation Award for Film Separator

Information about the ICE Innovation Award First place in the innovation competition at the international trade fair ICE Europe: Nepata recently received the ICE Award for its DL1650 film separator, which separates the film from the backing paper in self-adhesive films. The world first was awarded in the category “Sustainable Products and Finishing Processes”. The […] The post NEPATA Receives Innovation Award for Film Separator appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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The Screen Printing Frame

  Regardless of whether you are using a sophisticated commercial press or one that you made yourself, it consists of three primary components: the work surface, the squeegee and the frame.  The work surface or bed of the press should be perfectly smooth and flat. Imperfections in the work surface show up as imperfections in the […] The post The Screen Printing Frame appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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FESPA Munich Free Pass

Sign up today for FESPA Munich 2019 using the following free Pass from Supply55 and NEPATA: CLICK HERE FOR FESPA MUNICH PASS. NEPATA will be featuring their converting equipment at FESPA Munich. Please plan to stop by stand A4-Q28 to learn more about NEPATA Converting Equipment. For additional information on NEPATA Converting Equipment visit: www.convertingcenters.com The post FESPA Munich Free Pass appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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What You Must Know to Select the Right Screen Print Fabric

  One of the most important aspects of screen printing is selecting the right screen print fabric for the job. The screen print fabric serves two key functions. First, it supports the stencil.  And second, it allows for and regulates the flow of ink onto the substrate. In fact, the screen print fabric is critical in […] The post What You Must Know to Select the Right Screen Print Fabric appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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ISA Las Vegas Free VIP Pass from Supply55

Sign up today for ISA 2019 Las Vegas using the following free VIP Pass from Supply55:  CLICK HERE FOR ISA VIP PASS. Supply55 will be featuring the NEPATA UA1650 ADWS Converting Center at ISA Las Vegas. Please plan to stop by booth 3827 to learn more about NEPATA Converting Equipment and the other products and […] The post ISA Las Vegas Free VIP Pass from Supply55 appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Painting Tips: Preventing Wrinkling Paint

    There is only one solution for wrinkling paint. You must first scrape off the wrinkled paint and then sand the affected area, blending it in with the surrounding unaffected paint. Then you must repaint the problem area. In some cases, you may need to use a primer, especially if you sanded down to […] The post Painting Tips: Preventing Wrinkling Paint appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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How Acrylic Paint Compares with Oil Paint

  I had stepped into an artist’s shop in New Orleans. What had attracted me were the vibrant colors in his paintings. I had assumed that he must have used acrylic paints. To confirm my suspicions I questioned the artist, “Are you using acrylics?” He defensively replied, “What great artist has ever used acrylic paints?” […] The post How Acrylic Paint Compares with Oil Paint appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Selecting Your Drawing Pencils

  Before putting pencil to paper, you should decide on the best pencils for your style of drawing. Some of the top brands are on the market are Caran D’ache, Derwent, Faber-Castell, Prismacolor and Staedtler. Each brand has its own characteristics, so you need to do a little experimenting to decide which one you prefer […] The post Selecting Your Drawing Pencils appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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International Converting Expo – FREE PASS

Supply55 will be exhibiting at the International Converting Expo April 9 – 11, 2019, booth 748. Stop by our booth to learn more about NEPATA Converting Equipment and the NEPATA UA1650 ADWS Converting Center on exhibit at the show. CLICK HERE for your free registration to the ICE Expo, please use free code ICE1901 when […] The post International Converting Expo – FREE PASS appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Supply55 releases ReelPRO V2™ a universal take-up system for wide format printers and laminators

ReelPRO V2 is an affordable, easy to install, easy to use universal take-up system allowing users to improve efficiency and profitability when printing longer jobs; vehicle wraps, banners, wallpaper and signs. ReelPRO V2 is compatible with all wide format printers and laminators allowing shops to incorporate the system easily into their workflow and use it […] The post Supply55 releases ReelPRO V2™ a universal take-up system for wide format printers and laminators appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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