5 things to know

SM_5 things to know.inddHere’s your quick morning update on news in the sign industry for Wednesday, April 27:

1. Astral Out of Home reports its new Grand Central Wall, installed at Vancouver International Airport, is the first large-format LED video wall with 4-mm (0.16-in.) pixel pitch to be used for advertising in any Canadian airport.

2. Jim Miller, owner of Miller Decals in Acworth, Ga., won the title of World Wrap Master at this year’s Federation of European Screen Printers Associations (FESPA) Digital trade show in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

3. The Toronto Urban Film Festival (TUFF), which showcases one-minute-long silent films from around the world on Pattison Onestop’s digital out-of-home (DOOH) networks, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

4. Vehicle wraps, which have proven themselves an excellent form of outdoor advertising, rely on modern digital inkjet printing and skilled installers, but the most important part of the process may be the creation of the design.

5. Mimaki, which manufactures wide-format inkjet printer and cutters, has made organizational changes to its U.S.-based subsidiary, including several executive appointments and the creation of a new business planning division.