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October Week 4 Newsletter

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MESSAGE FROM THE "UNDERGROUND CONDUIT"

Every Sign Syndicate Board Newsletter we will send out links to our newest board news and information to make "The Happening" out in our industry known.

October 25, 2010

By Kirstie Gastelum, SS Administrator

This is the last day for our discounted yearly membership upgrades for sign companies and vendors....This will not again be offered again in 2011...

This weeks discussions on The Sign Syndicate we are discussing a few Signs Of The Times Magazine articles......Sign Association Appointments & Placements.....LED Retrofitting and Recycling.....Project Facilities........Do all customers think LEDs are LEDs?.......Sign Industry employment........

Don't forget to log in under your free membership other wise you won't be able to see the The Sign Syndicate in it's entirety....and check out the newest products & specials from out Board Vendors below...

NEWEST BOARD DISCUSSIONS

HUMANS DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE IN LED LIGHT - MARCUS THEILEN ARTICLE IN SIGNS OF THE TIMES MAGAZINE

Correct, Marcus is not allowed to be product specific unlike other articles that have been written. He is not employed by a manufacturer or "sign shop" Most importantly he has a scientific background that goes far beyond the sign industry, located in Europe (which is far advanced in R&D on conserving energy than North America & China is)and will not put anything into writing or talk about.......

SIGN ASSOCIATION APPOINTMENTS / PLACEMENTS - PUBLIC POLL

Much like today, I feel like these Rhino's need to be ousted. Their time needs to be appreciated by all that they put forth so humbly but, the time needs to be finite.....This may sound harsh but I'm a firm believer that new ideas and fresh blood need to be brought in from time to time. The flood gates of "new" washing away that of which was "old" needs to happen from time to time. It gets to a point where it gets to "cliquey". Like today, a new chairperson or executive going in with good intentions might be easily....

LED RECYCLING AND RETROFITS

I to would like to know what recycling is done to the replaced LED systems. Any flourescent system can be 100% recycled if the proper channels are followed. I think a good case study would be the CVS or walgreen program that has been converted back and forth a few times with differnt systems. Oddly enough the vast majority of neon that was removed, replaced and removed was clear red.......The Citgo sign is an excellent one location case and would definately like to see the results from that one.......

PROJECT FACILITIES - FLUORESCENT & LED RETROFIT TEST, ROI

This is a Comparison for 2 lamp 4' T-Bar Fluorescent lamp fixtures. The standard for this project is a T12 lamp on a magnetic ballast. We will be looking at comparing different size Fluorescent lamps as well as various LED systems for retrofitting....

BOARD PATRON / VENDOR MEMBERSHIP - SPECIAL EXPIRES OCT 25TH

For all of those who would like to support this board......we have a membership upgrade special right in celebration of The Great White Hope Projects 2nd Birthday.....Board Patrons for sign companies $75 a year......Board Vendors $300 per year for Suppliers and Manufacturers...this comes with some free advertising packages............

IT'S ALL LED TO ME, MAKES YOU WONDER

How many times do you lose a customer because your prices are higher. You bid out a job using Sloan. GE or a reputable company that stands the test. Or at least guarantees their product. The customer comes back and says "you're to high, I got a price using LED that was alot cheaper. They dont know anything except..L E D Sometimes I can convince them, sometimes not. I usually see them in 6 months wondering why their signs are dimming....

EMPLOYMENT - LOOKING FOR? NEED TO FILL A POSITIONS?

Well, check out the classified forum. Looks like there is a need, professionals want to help you and you may can improve your company by adding a few!!!!.......

NEW BOARD VENDORS PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

120 Watt, 90-277VAC input, 12 Volt DC Power Supply - only $55

- 2 Power supplies in one package From Axiom

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MET Labs UL48 Programe

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LETRO-LED Light Bars and Modules now Available in 2800K White

- New Product From Eurocom

http://www.thesignsyndicate.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4029

INSIDE SIGN DESIGN

- A new industry setting design book that I dare you to find an equal

http://www.thesignsyndicate.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4005

PLASCO Trim Cap Special

- Remember this stuff??? Introductory Special Offer!!!

http://www.thesignsyndicate.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3904

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