Contents APRIL 2018
Vol. 32
No. 274
How-To Columns
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THE REAL COST OF SHOP REWORK
By John Hackley Five ways to prevent this profit drain.
departments
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EDITOR’S COLUMN
There’s a lot of change in the air these days, and Editor Jeff Wooten says sign makers of all generations should steel themselves for it.
IN THE INDUSTRY
Making art out of HDU drops, a lighthouse is wrapped in plaid, 3M launches the first Mobile Training Vehicle, and more.
Sign Show
The newest products and services from sign manufacturers.
SBI Marketplace
Advertisements and announcements from the sign trade.
Shop Talk
More tools to combat regulations are being developed, according to David Hickey.
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Sign Builder Illustrated
April 2018
THE NEXT GENERATION
By Jeff Wooten Young sign professionals boldly discuss their role in the industry.
L.A.’s FINEST PANELS
By Michael Quill History is on display for the Los Angeles Police Department.
GETTING ATTACHED
By Ashley Bray Why you should consider magnetic fasteners on your next job.
VINYL KNOW-HOW
By Lori Shridhare Wrapping up the vinyl scene.
WIDE FORMAT STRIKES!
By Jeff Wooten A graphics provider hits the perfect score with wide format. signshop.com
Cover Photo: Avery Dennison/Carbon Wraps.
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