2012 Supplier/Distributor Conference

Sign up for the 2012 Supplier/Distributor Conference, June 6-8,  2012 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL


The International Sign Association's Supplier/Distributor Conference is the only industry networking conference designed for executives of the on-premise sign industry. The conference attracts key decision makers from the best of the industry supply chain.


At this invitation-only conference, you will:

• find solutions to your most pressing business challenges
• discuss business trends and opportunities with key customers, including sign companies and end users
• learn from top industry experts about industry trends
• gain insight into the future of the global economy
• strengthen existing business and develop new relationships with supply chain partners.

This year's sessions include:

• Connecting Mobile Technology to Signs
• Customer Behavior and the Value of Signage
• Economic Forecast
• State of the Industry

Also, enjoy one-on-one networking appointments with the top national sign companies, an afternoon of golf, breakout sessions and dinner with lively entertainment provided.


The SDC attendance is limited to only 100 industry executives. Click here to register and see our schedule of events.

ISA EXPO - Thank You for Visiting Us in Orlando

Another year and another successful ISA Expo in Orlando thanks to the wonderful job done by the ISA staff and to all the sign professionals that attended the expo. As the economy continues to recover so does commercial building and the optimism in the sign industry.

This years expo came shortly after the new 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (SAD) became law marking the first major revision to the ADA by the DOJ since the early 1990's. As expected, the new codes have caused a renewed buzz as the confusion surrounding the ADA codes continues - not surprising with all the so called "experts" in the industry.

None the less, fabricating ADA signage continues to be a lucrative and prosperous product offering for sign companies who deal with architectural signage and who are looking increase profitability in their business. Making NovAcryl photopolymer in-house is easy with a minimal cost of entry and a fast ROI.

Don't stress about the codes - Nova is an AIA Continuing Education Provider and has an approved AIA/CES course on ADA Requirements for Identification Signage.

Braille signs are also increasing in demand outside the US - Canada, Australia, the Middle East and beyond. To learn more about the accessibility codes outside SAD, take a look at Nova's Accessibility White Paper Series.

If you want to learn more about photopolymer and the services Nova provides connect with us today.

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LIVE from ISA 2012 Expo

FREE Passes to ISA Expo 2012 in Orlando, FL

We are quickly approaching the ISA 2012 Expo in Orlando, FL. If you are planning on attending the expo and need a FREE pass, you can go to the www.signexpo.org/free and enter Nova's complimentary show Code 30285.

Nova is exhibiting in Both 2559 this years and is sponsoring the Twitter wall again. Make sure you use the hashtag #isa2012expo when making tweets related to the show or Tweets that you want displayed on the Twitter wall.

Nova is also providing a series of QR codes that will be strategically placed on the show floor. When you scan the codes you will be taken to a mobile version of the show planner which has the show floor map and a list of all show events.

Here are a few links to check out:

• ISA Sign Expo Home Page
• Interactive Floor Plan
• Link for FREE Pass
• Nova's Twitter Page

Please contact us if you would like to schedule an appointment at the expo.

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.

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.

2011 ISA/SDC Presentations

The 2011 ISA Supplier Distributor Conference was held in Indian Lakes, IL in June this year. The event was fantastic with a great line-up of speakers and events making it the most successful SDC Conference to date.


ISA has posted the presentations on the 2011 ISA Supplier Distributor web page. All of the presentations are worth looking at especially the presentation by Dave Conklin from Prospect MX, an internet marketing firm.


Dave explains why internet marketing is important and discusses the value of SEO, Search Engine Optimization.  Dave's presentation really helps understand how the internet works and how we can all use it to grow our businesses. 


The presentation was recorded and can be viewed on a special page dedicated for the SCD Event.

Thanks for Visting Nova Polymers at ISA 2011 Expo

This past weekend was the ISA 2011 Expo in Las Vegas. The show was fantastic and we had the opportunity to meet many new people. The show was an overall success while reaching near record attendance - a positive sign that things are rebounding in the industry.

A few highlights from the show include the ADA for Room Identification that was delivered by Dave Miller of Wednesday afternoon (contact us for more info if you didn't get a chance to see). We also had an Orbital X photopolmyer processor in our booth along with the Epson 7900 inkjet printer. The 7900 was running film negatives and positives created by our Workflow Manger Braille and design software.

It was great meeting everyone and we enjoy being a part of such a great event and industry!

-MS

Nova Announces European and Australian Distribution

Nova Polymers Expands Distribution of NovAcryl® Braille Tactile Signage Throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand

Fairfield, NJ – NovAcryl® premium Braille tactile signage is now available for commercial buildings throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of two new distributors: Framun located in Manresa (Barcelona), Spain and JRT Industries located in Bundaberg, Australia. NovAcryl® sign material is brought to you by Nova Polymers, the largest manufacturer and distributor of photopolymer sign products throughout North America.

NovAcryl® high-resolution raised graphics and tactile signage gives architects and sign designers the creative freedom to make signs part of a building’s design. With NovAcryl®, the sky is the limit when it comes to colors, patterns, textures and finishes. Best of all, NovAcryl® is environmentally friendly and user friendly, without sacrificing quality or selection.

Framun will sell and support NovAcryl® sign materials and sign fabricating equipment throughout Portugal, Spain, France and Italy, effective immediately. The company has an impressive history of supplying Braille and high-resolution graphic materials that minimize the environmental footprint on our planet.

JRT Industries will fabricate and market NovAcryl® material exclusively throughout Australia and New Zealand as “Braille Options for Photopolymer Sign Solutions” that comply with new Unified Braille Code (UBC), the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (D3.6) and Australian Standards (1428.1). JRT Industries is a widely respected leader in engraved graphics and signage.

Dave Miller, Business Director for Nova Polymers, noted “With Framun and JRT Industries, we offer global distribution of NovAcryl® premium Braille sign material that is good for customers and good for the environment. Everyone benefits by expanded, global distribution of NovAcryl®.”

For more information on NovAcryl® environmentally-friendly solutions for high-resolution raised graphics and ADA-compliant signage, visit www.NovaPolymers.com or call toll-free 888.484.6682.

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Small Business Depreciation Bonus 2011

Visit us at Booth 325 at USSC Sign World in Atlantic City December 2-4

We will be exhibiting in booth #325 at USSC Sign World in Atlantic City on December 2-4. 

We will be showing off several new products including the Adheso-CUT tape dispensing unit, the new Espon WT-7900 and our newest line of phtopolymer substrates - NovAcryl GR which has a clear base that is Greenguard certified and contains 40% recycled content.

Dave Miller will be hosting a seminar titled "ALL ABOUT ADA" that will be held Thursday Dec. 2 from 9am - 10:30am - session 102. 

Description: An in-depth overview of current ADA requirements as they relate to room identification signs. Learn what the ADA is; where to find regulations relating to ADA compliance applying specifically to signs; what areas require ADA compliant signs; and the most commonly used material (photopolymer) for ADA signs.

Please contact us for more information.