Challenges

A collage of various large installations.

On site and on point: Lessons from my life in installations

April 20, 2026

From fitting into bulkheads at 13 to building one of Canada’s largest installation companies, Kris Voros of Tops Lighting shares the hard-won lessons behind a career defined by showing up.

By Kris Voros

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The finishing gap: Closing the loop in POP production

April 10, 2026

Speed means nothing if finishing slows you down. Rafa Menéndez of PLASTGrommet explains how automating the final steps in POP production can unlock greater growth.

A sign shop, a cyberattack, and a lesson learned

March 2, 2026

Learn how a routine e-funds transfer nearly became a financial disaster. This cautionary tale highlights how hackers exploit digital payment systems and why verification, staff awareness, and cybersecurity are critical for every sign shop.

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2025: An evolutionary year for OOH

January 10, 2026

Learn the power of out-of-home (OOH) advertising and its evolution in 2025, from expanding in-store media networks and automated transactions to precision targeting and dynamic creative. Explore the trends shaping the medium and setting the stage for growth in 2026.

Pressing ahead in the age of AI

January 8, 2026

Explore how automation and AI are reshaping digital printing. Industry economist Andy Paparozzi shares insights on the technologies driving productivity—and the economic uncertainty challenging growth across the printing landscape.

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Industry insights on installations

April 28, 2025

Sign installation is more than just mounting a structure—it’s a balancing act of precision, compliance, and quick problem-solving. But what’s the biggest challenge installers face today?

Sign Installation: A platter of signs in the heart of Vancouver

September 30, 2024

Several diverse signs were required both indoors and outdoors to enhance the visibility and ambiance of Steve’s Poké Bar in downtown Vancouver’s Yaletown district. These signs played a crucial role in attracting patrons to experience authentic Hawaiian-style poké.

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Challenges

On site and on point: Lessons from my life in installations

The finishing gap: Closing the loop in POP production

A sign shop, a cyberattack, and a lesson learned

2025: An evolutionary year for OOH

Pressing ahead in the age of AI

Industry insights on installations

Sign Installation: A platter of signs in the heart of Vancouver

LED Screens P4 4mm, 1m x.5m x3 panels, outdoor

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Challenges

On site and on point: Lessons from my life in installations

The finishing gap: Closing the loop in POP production

A sign shop, a cyberattack, and a lesson learned

2025: An evolutionary year for OOH

Pressing ahead in the age of AI

Industry insights on installations

Sign Installation: A platter of signs in the heart of Vancouver

LED Screens P4 4mm, 1m x.5m x3 panels, outdoor

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