Industry suppliers General Formulations, Lintec of America, and Natura Media USA outlined trade-offs between digitally printed white gradients on clear media and pre-made gradient films for glass applications.
AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, released a pre-shipment inspection checklist covering eight checks for acrylic sheet and fabricated parts, including surface defects, thickness, dimensions, flatness, edges, colour, film and labels, and packing. The guide recommends agreeing defect limits, a sampling plan such as ISO 2859-1, and lighting conditions in writing before production to avoid disputes. It also outlines inspector access at the Suzhou plant and a 7-day transit damage reporting window.
Effective Visual Marketing (EVM), a Glasgow-based signage and graphics provider, has acquired the neighbouring premises at Thornliebank Industrial Estate, increasing production capacity by 40% to 30,000 sq ft as part of a £1.5m expansion.
Ultraflex Systems released a specification guide detailing how to select billboard vinyl by lighting, framing, wind exposure, and fire listing, covering frontlit, blockout, and mesh grades.
