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Banner and SEG Sewing Equipment

S Kaplan Sewing Machine Co., Inc.

Signmaking Hardware

S. Kaplan provides easy-to-use heavy-duty single- and double-needle sewing equipment for finishing banners, large-format graphics and silicone-edge graphics (SEGs).
With a full line of guides and attachments for hemming and sewing pole pockets, S. Kaplan offers simple equipment to allow sign shops to keep production in-house by using one machine for most applications.

973-242-8700

Banner and SEG Sewing Equipment

S Kaplan Sewing Machine Co., Inc.

Signmaking Hardware

Bonding with adhesives

Adhesive-based bonding offers some distinctive sign-fabrication advantages that are not possible with mechanical fasteners. A well-planned adhesive application can enhance a sign’s outdoor durability, making it more watertight, airtight and impact-resistant, while also offering the opportunity for design enhancements.

Wide-format Printing: Maximizing POP displays with computerized cutting and routing

It is no surprise many print service providers (PSPs) have been joining the wide-format graphics industry in recent years. Global sales of ink and media have experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of two per cent, reaching $3 billion and $29 billion, respectively.

Lamination and mounting strategies

In recent years, there has been an explosion of wide-format printing across the sign industry, the print-for-pay sector and even corporate offices. Once a graphic has been printed, however, there are many options for laminating or mounting it to turn it into a finished product.

A sign that really ‘pops’

Custom Sign & Engineering was recently commissioned to build a special ‘roadside attraction’ sign for Jasper Gift Basket & Popcorn Company, so as to capture the attention of both locals and tourists.

Wide-format Graphics: Factors affecting print profitability

The large-format sign and display graphics sector continues to grow and represents a significant portion of today’s marketing mix. According to InfoTrends, the retail value of large-format graphics increased by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9 per cent from 2010 to 2015.

Developments and trends in wide-format printing

As digital technology continues to improve, inkjet printing takes more market share from analogue methods. Beyond its established foothold in signmaking, it is reaching such applications as interior décor, textiles, packaging and industrial printing.