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Sunday, November 1, 2020
Watch Now: Designer Robin Sprong offers insights into the digital decor market

Looking for alternative opportunities and revenue streams?

With the power to create a customized, one-of-a-kind experience—digitally printed decor products are in demand from just about every market including residential, corporate, entertainment, retail, hospitality and more. For print service providers in the sign and graphic market, expanding into printing decor is a great opportunity to capture new revenue streams.

Watch this interview with designer, Robin Sprong, to learn about the opportunities in this growing market.

Robin Sprong Wallpaper is one of South Africa’s leading bespoke wallpaper companies. Projects include some of the world’s most prestigious brands including Kellogg’s, Investec Bank, the Ritz Hotel, Kingsbury Hospital, Theater on the Square, the Marly Boutique Hotel, to name a few. Get a sneak peek of Robin's work at robinsprongwallpaper.com.

In this video you will learn:

  • What is driving the growth in digital decor.
  • How Robin grew his business from a one-man-show to a world-wide, multi-award-winning wallpaper studio.
  • The equipment/media/print and software solutions needed to get into this market.
  • The latest applications and trends in interior design.
  • The impact of the Coronavirus on the digital decor market.

Don’t miss out on this informative interview.

Watch now and share the link with your colleagues!

If you want to learn more about digital wallcovering, contact us at 888-893-4668, HPLFMedia.com or email info@globalbmg.com.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
‘Tis the season to stock up on media for holiday printing

Christmas in October? You bet, Virginia. Get prepared for the holiday printing rush. Order now, so your customers will have the large format print media they need to meet the huge holiday demand for custom printing.

We have all the large format print media to meet your business needs and to help you and your customers celebrate the festive season.

Watch the VIDEO HERE.

To learn more, or to order, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668HPLFMedia.com or email info@globalbmg.com

Sunday, October 4, 2020
Offer customizable gift wrap for the holidays – stock up now!

Help your customers expand into the lucrative world of personalized printed products with HP Satin Wrapping Paper. Custom printed wrapping paper offers an additional revenue stream for print providers with little to no investment. Compatible with both HP PageWide XL, HP Latex or HP DesignJet Z6000 printers, PSPs can provide their customers a way to personalize gifts with photos, text and images for every occasion from Christmas, to weddings and birthdays, to National Spaghetti Day! 

Take advantage of this trend, and stock up on HP Satin Wrapping Paper now, in preparation for the holiday demand.

HP Satin Wrapping Paper provides excellent image quality at production speed. Not just for personal use either, HP Satin Wrapping Paper is perfect for corporate gifts, point-of-sale displays or posters. This recyclable*, FSC®-certified* paper meets environmental goals—doing something good in more ways than one.

Watch the video HERE.

For more information, a free sample, or to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit us at HPLFMedia.com or email info@HPLFMedia.com.

* For additional product information including technical specifications, visit HPLFMedia.com.

Thursday, October 1, 2020
University of Maryland redesigns Rec Center to ensure COVID-19 safety

The impact of COVID-19 has made it necessary for the University of Maryland's Recreation & Wellness Center to redesign its facilities to accommodate the state's new safety guidelines. This meant printing and installing informational signage, floor directions, check-in-stations, sanitation stations and more.

To help control and direct the traffic flow and keep people socially distant, they chose the new HP Removable Adhesive Fabric to print custom-made signs and decals.

Printed on an HP DesignJet Z5200 printer, the University Print Shop produced signage with outstanding image quality while meeting a tight school re-opening deadline.

“It looks great in our facilities,” says Hope Llansó, Coordinator of Graphic Design and Creative Services for the University. “I've gotten lots of compliments about the sharp, clear graphics. We definitely plan to use this media in the future for marketing campaigns or other in-house signage needs, COVID-related or not. We love this material and are excited to continue using it in innovative ways.”

HP Removable Adhesive Fabric is repositionable and leaves no residue. ANSI slip-rated, it is certified safe for use on floors. Compatible with Aqueous, Latex and PageWide printers, it also meets environmental objectives with REACH compliancy.

To learn more, or to order this versatile new product, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668, or order online at HPLFMedia.com or email info@globalbmg.com.

Sunday, September 13, 2020
Sign, sign, everywhere an election sign!

You see them everywhere—political signs are popping up like wildflowers on lawns, businesses, roadsides and wherever there is an open patch of grass! Corrugated plastic signs, or Coroplast® boards, are the most widely used material for election signage and can withstand the elements, while still being lightweight and easy to transport. Signs are typically made by printing on a durable, polymeric adhesive calendered vinyl, which can be applied to the Coroplast®.

Election signage is a huge opportunity for Print Providers. 

The new portfolio of HP Adhesive Vinyl and Printable Laminates offers multiple solutions for election signage. You can't beat the price or the quality, and they are environmentally assured. 

  • HP Prime Gloss CP - Create high-impact signage with sharp, vibrant print quality while enjoying excellent value.
  • HP Prime Gloss and Matte Air GP - Gray permanent adhesive provides opacity to achieve consistent image quality available in Matte or Gloss finishes.
  • HP Prime Matte Air GR - The gray removable adhesive is opaque for maximum coverage and allows the re-use of signage material.
  • HP Gloss and Matte Polymeric Overlaminate - These overlaminates provide protection to prints for longer durability. 

Order online and get FREE SHIPPING: HPLFMedia.com

To learn more, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668, HPLFMedia.com or email info@globalbmg.com.

Thursday, August 27, 2020
Introducing HP 15-oz and 18-oz Prime Double-sided Banners: Quality at a great price!

Introducing HP 15-oz Prime Double-sided Blockout Bannerand HP 18-oz Prime Double-sided Pole Banner—quality banner material you can trust from the HP brand at an unbeatable price. HP media goes through a stringent testing program ensuring consistency, performance and uncompromising image quality without fail every time. Compatible with HP Latex, solvent, low-solvent, and UV-curable inks and engineered for high resolution—HP Prime Banner is perfect for indoor and outdoor signage where opacity is required. This low-cost banner solution can be printed single- or double-sided.

These products complete the suite of HP Prime Banner products:

Pair them with the HP Adhesive Vinyl Line for all your sign and banner needs at a very competitive price.

  • Low cost
  • One or two-sided printing 
  • Built-in blockout layer for no show-through
  • High optic-white point produces colors that pop
  • High durability and print permanence
  • HP total printing solution
  • Water-resistant
  • NFPA701 flame-resistant

Learn more HERE.

To order, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668, HPLFMedia.com or email info@globalbmg.com.

Sunday, August 23, 2020
Missed our webinar on sustainable printing practices?

In case you couldn’t attend our webinar, “Responsible Decor: Tips for Sustainable Printing” you can still access the video and learn from our HP Large Format Media Specialists how to "Print Green." Get a competitive edge with sustainable printing while helping the planet and your community.

WATCH NOW

To learn more, or to order, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668HPLFMedia.com or email info@globalbmg.com.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020
[Webinar] Responsible Decor: Tips for sustainable printing

The go-green movement is taking off in the digital decor field creating a path for innovation and an opportunity for printers seeking a competitive edge. Join the HP Media Team to learn about green products and practices for print in the growing “good market.”

We’ll discuss:

  • What is responsible decor?
  • Why should you enter this market?
  • Sustainable printing practices.
  • Eco-certifications – what do they mean?
  • Trends in sustainable interior design.
  • New opportunities and actionable steps for the PSP.
  • Environmentally assured products and equipment.

Don’t miss out on this informative discussion.

REGISTER HERE

We’ll send you a link to access the webinar airing August 18, 2020 at noon!

If you have questions for our team, contact us at 888-893-4668, HPLFMedia.com or email info@globalbmg.com.

Sunday, August 9, 2020
5 tips to help PSPs enter the Digital Decor Market

The digital decor market was valued at $18.9 billion in 2018* and was forecast to grow 5% annually until 2023, providing a huge market opportunity for the print industry. In the current COVID-19 climate, PSPs need to look for alternative opportunities and revenue streams. Here are a few tips to help you or your customers take steps to enter this new market.

  1. Create an on-demand website

Work with a web designer to create a website that allows people to create, upload and print personalized content on-demand.

  1. Automate the design and print process with our HP Wallart Suite

This easy and innovative web-to-print software allows printers to manage everything from design, to order information in real-time online. The software comes with four free decoration web apps (wallcovering, canvas, wall decals and posters) and is free to HP Latex printer owners. All you need is your serial number.

  1. Offer digital decor printing to your existing customers first, before branching into new markets

If your bread and butter niche is architects and engineers, offer wall murals, decals, custom canvas art and show how they can enhance their office space and promote their product or service through digital decor.

  1. Partner with an Interior Designer

Interior Design firms are creating more personalized environments and looking to print everything from curtains, pillows, wallcovering and more.

  1. Create a portfolio of examples

For samples and other marketing collateral, you can download assets from our HP Support Hub or we can help customize them with your logo and company contact information.

Find print media for interior decoration all in one place on our web page: Decor Solutions including:

Watch for our Digital Decor Webinar Series this month to learn more about decor opportunities. Session II will be with renowned designer, Robin Spronglearn how he transformed his business from essentially a one-man-show, into a thriving, award-winning firm that is expanding worldwide.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.

To learn more, or to order, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668, HPLFMedia.com or email info@globalbmg.com.

  

* https://www.smithers.com/resources/2018/oct/trends-that-are-helping-to-grow-the-decor-print

Monday, August 3, 2020
Print Custom Social Distancing Panels with HP Adhesive Vinyl

Separation panels are becoming commonplace in work and public spaces as they help to provide a safe barrier between individuals and block the airborne coronavirus.

Social distancing panels don’t need to be boring or unsightly. With HP Adhesive Vinyl, businesses, retail stores, medical facilities, museums, schools and more can easily make creative, branded panels in all shapes and sizes. Panels are made of many rigid materials, such as cardboard or acrylic polycarbonate and then covered with custom graphics printed on HP Adhesive Vinyl.

Offer your customers HP Adhesive Vinyl for this high-demand application.

For easy to follow instructions on how to make and print panels, click HERE.

We are here to answer questions, help solve problems and provide support.

To learn more, or to order, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668HPLFMedia.com or email info@globalbmg.com.