Want a little history on the vehicle wrap industry and how advertisers drove it to new heights? Check out this short article on Bargain Quest. It even talks about what vinyls work best.

While AIG is spending millions on executive getaways, Prudential is spending its money the smart way: on a van wrap. Check out these cool pics and read a little more at Signs By Tomorrow.

Avery Dennison’s Graphics & Reflective Products Division is teaming up with Roland to make the lives of vehicle wrappers a little easier.

Avery just announced that its Easy Apply RS Technology – popular with vehicle wrap installers – will be featured in the Roland Restyling Solution, the newest addition to Roland’s award-winning media line.

“We are excited to bring our new Roland Restyling Solution featuring Avery Dennison Easy Apply RS Technology to the vehicle wrap market,” says Rick Scrimger, vice president and general manager for Roland DGA Corp.   Read the rest of this entry »

Gretchen Peck over at Digital Output magazine has put out an interesting article called “Going Ape for Vehicle Graphics.” In it, she discusses APE Wraps and its ‘art of vinyl.’ She spoke to Troy Downey, who I’ve chatted with a few times. He’s a great guy and very knowledgeable about what he does.
“We started out in the hot rod industry—vehicle restoration—years ago, with custom paint jobs,” Downey recalls. “About seven years ago, we started to notice digital print that could actually simulate paint jobs that would otherwise cost between $40,000 and $60,000.”

The article tells how Downey invested in some equipment—including a Seiko I Infotech Inc. ColorPainter 64—and APE Wraps was born.

“Since then, we’ve seen a 780-degree change in the industry. It has reinvented itself three times over,” Downey asserts. “I think we’re actually at a pinnacle now, when the inks are right; the equipment is right, and the media is thinner. We’re at a point where the focus is on execution.”

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There’s an interesting post over at Cararticles.com about vehicle wrapping. They call it car wrapping, but they do spell out some good selling points. So if you are in the vehicle wrapping business and need some good ammunication for how to sell your products, then check it out!

There’s a vehicle wrapping business for sale on Craigslist. This is a turnkey sign, banner, graphics, and vehicle wrap business that has been in business for over 15 years. The president of the business was one of the innovators of wrapping vehicles with graphics. The Current owner is selling due to health problems, but is willing to stay on and train for 1-2 months. With th current working equipment and inventory, the seller says you could easily handle production of over $2 million per year. Everything is in place and ready to roll.

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There’s an inspirational story in the Memphis Business Journal about the success of local sign guys in the face of competition. It features a Fast Signs franchisee and LSI’s Mason Ezzell III.
The story tells how LSI started as a laminator and bindery business but evolved into identification, promotional products and digital printing for signage. Ezzell says his company made a big investment in large format printers when the equipment was expensive. Ezzell sees competition growing, but like his counterpart at Fast Signs, he’s not worried because of reputation and the company’s expertise in vehicle wrapping. Read the rest of this entry »