Nova Sponsors ADA Teleconference

December 7, 2011

ADA Teleconference

Themes: ADA, Accessibility, Sign Codes

1:00 p.m. EST

SEGD ADA courses are sponsored by ASI Signage Innovations, Nova Polymers, and APCO.

Don't miss this last ADA event of 2011!

This workshop will review interpretations to date of the 2010 ADA Accessibility Guidelines and will present a preview of new interpretations to be released in early 2012 in the SEGD ADA White Paper. Among the topics to be discussed will be how to determine exactly when and with which codes, regulations, and guidelines your projects must comply. Explanatory illustrations and descriptions for the new SEGD White Paper will be previewed. 

Fees

SEGD Members $50.00

Nonmembers $100.00

Click here to register.

Purchasing Photopolymer Equipment Made Easy

We have partnered with Direct Capital Financing and now offer an easy-to-use online application form for Equipment Financing. In a matter of minutes you can fill out the form, submit and get an answer.

Interested in what your Section 179 Tax savings will be? Use our instant online Section 179 Tax Savings Calculator to find out.

We will be exhibiting at the USSC Sign World Expo in Atlantic City on December 1-3. Stop by and see us in Booth 309 and see our photopolymer equipment live!

Contact us for more information.

The Section 179 Tax Deduction

As we approach the end the the calendar year, many of us are looking at new and/or used equipment that will help us continue to grow our businesses. There are several tax advantages for purchasing equipment now. 

Below you will find  helpful information from www.section179.org that can be used as a resource when looking for information on tax deductions for equipment.

2011 is the Year to Do It!

Due to the extension of Section 179 under the 'HIRE Act of 2010' - the enhanced limits under the 'Jobs Act of 2010' - and the recently enacted 100% Bonus Depreciation under the 'Tax Relief Act of 2010' - you can basically write-off 100% of all the equipment and software your business needs to buy or finance this year!

Section 179 can be extremely profitable to you, so it is to your benefit to learn as much as possible. To begin, you probably have a lot of questions regarding Section 179. Questions like:

• What is Section 179?
• What equipment qualifies for the Section 179 Deduction?
• Any difference between Section 179 & Bonus Depreciation?
• Can I lease equipment and still qualify for Section 179?
• Does software qualify for Section 179?
• What impact did all the Stimulus Acts have on Section 179?
• How do I elect to take the Section 179 Deduction? 

  
News Alert

Nov 3, 2011   Important 4th quarter tax planning implications. Both the 'Tax Relief Act of 2010' as well as the 'Jobs Act of 2010' that passed in late 2010 affected Section 179 in a positive way for this 2011 tax year. The newest changes are as follows:

The Section 179 Deduction limit increased to $500,000. The total amount of equipment that can be purchased increased to $2 million. This includes most new and used capital equipment, and also includes certain software.

“Bonus Depreciation” increased to 100% on qualified assets. However, this can be taken on new equipment only.

When applying these provisions, Section 179 is generally taken first, followed by Bonus Depreciation – unless the business has no taxable profit in 2011.

Also, many businesses find Section 179 Qualified Financing to be an attractive option in 2011.

 

Your Section 179 Deduction Questions Answered

How To Route NovAcryl PT Series Photopolymer

NovAcryl PT Series Photopolymer is constructed with a clear PETG (Polyethylene Terephlalate Glycol) base. PETG is a thermoplastic and machines differently than other materials like Acrylic. The most notable difference is that PETG does not chip or shatter and requires a different routing bit, feed rates and spindle speeds when compared with other substrates. 

ROUTING RECOMMENDATIONS:  

We suggest using the 13000 Series Spiral "O" Belin Yvon S.C. Router Bit. For 1/8" NovAcryl use Tool# 13317 - CED 1/8", CEL 1/2", SHK DIA 1/4", OAL 1-1/2" at RPM 18,000 with a Feed Rate of 140. 

To place a bevel, we suggest using Belin Bevel 00182 CC05 QL.

The link to Belin's website is www.belintools.com. The bits referenced can be located on page 5.

NEW Video Gallery

We have just added a NEW Video Gallery to our website. The page has all the important videos we've made about our products, processing procedure, best practices and more.

We also have a video trailer of a live Continuing Education presentation by Dave Miller where he presented our ADA Requirements for Room Identification Signage course.

Make sure you check out this page to learn everything you can about photopolymer signage.

Nova Polymers Video Gallery

ADA Workshop at Consac-Imagemakers

Join Dave Miller in Toronto at Consac-Imagemakers on Friday, September 23 at 10:00 to learn about ADA codes and regulations. Dave will be presenting Nova's Continuing Education Course titled "ADA Requirements for Room Identification Signage." 

Make sure you sign up for this event at http://www.sac-ace.ca/consac/seminars.

Choosing The Right Photopolymer

Not all photopolymer is created equal. NovAcryl® PT™ Interior Photpolymer has a PETG base that has a zero moisture absorption ratio with the photopolymer layer that has a .001 moisture absorption ratio. The NovAcryl® EX™ Exterior Photpolymer (NovEx) has an aluminum base with a synthetic rubber/photopolymer layer which both have a 0 moisture absorption ratio.

As you can see in the picture above, the  NovAcryl® brand  of photopolymer sign material out performed the  other competitive material that was made with a phenolic base. The reason for this dramatic contrast in performance is due to the phenolic base material having a high moisture absorption ratio which has a negative effect on the material when in an exterior environment, or an interior environment with high humidity levels.

The samples seen in this picture where manufactured  according to manufactures guidelines, top coated per specification and mounted on the outside of a building for over a year. These sign were exposed to high temperatures ranging from -20F to 100F plus with direct sunlight, rain, snow and humidity levels of 100%.

The results speak for themselves. So, make sure you specify or use the right photopolymer material for your next project.

3M VHB Tug of War

Another cool video showing the capabilities of 3M VHB tape.