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A Specialty Camera store located in the North East USA has purchased illuminated LED edge-lit signs from Carmanah Signs to highlight high end tripod and photography equipment brands.   They were looking for signage that was consistent with the contemporary feel of the retail environment.  It was also important that signage reflect the premium brand positioning of their business.

The signs are installed  on shelving where product is displayed, drawing attention to the locations of the products on the retail floor. It’s easy for a customer to walk in and instantly pin point where the product he’s looking for is on display.

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Customer to build slimmer, brighter signs using Carmanah product

Carmanah’s LED sign group has received an order for a quantity of the company’s exclusive EvenLit™ acrylic sheet from a US menu board manufacturer.

Citing the slimness and bright, even illumination of the EvenLit acrylic sheet as key factors in the decision to purchase, the customer will use the EvenLit sheet to illuminate edge-lit LED menu boards destined for fast food outlets, movie theaters and other locations requiring bright evenly lit displays

About the EvenLit Acrylic Sheet

Carmanah’s competitively priced EvenLit acrylic sheet is the ideal medium for LED or traditional fluorescent edge-lit illumination. Made of high quality cell-cast acrylic, the EvenLit acrylic sheet’s unique matte surface diffuses the light source evenly across the sheet for a bright, uniformly illuminated surface. Available in a range of thicknesses, the EvenLit acrylic sheet can be easily cut to size for a range of edge-lit applications including lightboxes, tradeshow displays, menuboards and point-of-purchase displays – anywhere a bright, evenly illuminated surface is required.

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Illuminated Write-On Sign Wins Gold

Friday, October 5th, 2007

The Design of the Times Awards Competition recognizes the in-store marketing industry's best displays and retail promotions. Winners are chosen by a panel of more than 100 brand marketing and retail executives who judge the entries based on several factors including creativity in design and engineering, innovative use of materials, compatibility of the display to its retail channel, and ability to enhance brand image.

Created for an American game distributor, the award-winning LED illuminated write-on sign has been installed at specialty stores throughout North America to promote in-store events associated with a popular card game. Using fluorescent markers on the illuminated board, the retailer can draw customers' attention to upcoming events, tournament statistics or in-store promotions.

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GOLD winning LED-Illuminated write-on sign board

Carmanah Signs has been a leading designer and manufacturer of energy efficient, LED edge-lit POP (point of purchase) signs since 1993. Carmanah’s sign products are created using the latest ultra-bright LED and edge-lighting technology to display crisp, eye-catching text and graphics.

Other benefits of Carmanah’s proprietary LED edge-lighting technology include:

  • Unparalleled clarity and uniformity of output
  • Energy-efficient operation that uses up to 90% less energy than fluorescent or neon alternatives, and up to 25% less energy than many competing LED illumination technologies
  • Long-lasting LEDs that can operate maintenance-free for up to 10 years
  • Ultra-slim housings that provide a streamlined appearance, and offer a variety of custom finishes and a range of mounting options
  • A durable design that is significantly more resistant to damage during shipping than traditional illuminated signage, making it ideal for large-scale national roll-outs

Carmanah’s bright and attractive LED edge-lit illuminated write-on signs and other point-of-purchase signs can help to increase brand visibility, while attracting new customers and encouraging purchase behavior. With more than 60,000 sign installations worldwide, Carmanah’s client list includes many of the world’s leading brands.

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Carmanah Signs’ LED illuminated write-on calendar has received a “Gold” award in the 2007 Design of the Times Awards Competition, held in conjunction with the In-Store Marketing Expo in Chicago.

The Design of the Times Awards Competition recognizes the in-store marketing industry’s best displays and retail promotions. Winners are chosen by a panel of more than 100 brand marketing and retail executives who judge the entries based on several factors including creativity in design and engineering, innovative use of materials, compatibility of the display to its retail channel, and ability to enhance brand image.

Created for an American game distributor, the award-winning LED illuminated write-on sign has been installed at specialty stores throughout North America to promote in-store events associated with a popular card game. Using fluorescent markers on the illuminated board, the retailer can draw customers’ attention to upcoming events, tournament statistics or in-store promotions.

Carmanah Signs has been a leading designer and manufacturer of energy efficient, LED edge-lit POP (point of purchase) signs since 1993. Carmanah’s sign products are created using the latest ultra-bright LED and edge-lighting technology to display crisp, eye-catching text and graphics.

Other benefits of Carmanah’s proprietary LED edge-lighting technology include:

  • Unparalleled clarity and uniformity of output
  • Energy-efficient operation that uses up to 90% less energy than fluorescent or neon alternatives, and up to 25% less energy than many competing LED illumination technologies
  • Long-lasting LEDs that can operate maintenance-free for up to 10 years
  • Ultra-slim housings that provide a streamlined appearance, and offer a variety of custom finishes and a range of mounting options
  • A durable design that is significantly more resistant to damage during shipping than traditional illuminated signage, making it ideal for large-scale national roll-outs

Carmanah’s bright and attractive LED edge-lit illuminated write-on signs and other point-of-purchase signs can help to increase brand visibility, while attracting new customers and encouraging purchase behavior. With more than 60,000 sign installations worldwide, Carmanah’s client list includes many of the world’s leading brands.

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