Project Spotlight: Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

ASHOF_Columns_1Since 1967, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) has been dedicated to the celebration and preservation of Alabama’s rich sports history and tradition. Recently, Alabama Graphics Account Executives Lauri Newton and Carrie Evans had the privilege of working with the ASHOF to design and install graphics to honor the ASHOF’s Class of 2016 inductees. After presenting ASHOF with a few design concepts, the museum decided to cover 90-inch diameter columns with .020 Styrene panels featuring photos of the inductees. Continue reading

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Alabama Graphics Ticket Giveaway

Alabama Graphics Ticket GiveawayCalling all Barons fans! To celebrate the start of summer, take your friends out to the ballpark! Alabama Graphics is giving you the chance to win four tickets to the Birmingham Barons vs. Mississippi Braves game on Friday, June 17.  The giveaway contest will kick off on Facebook on Tuesday, May 31.  Continue reading

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Alabama Graphics Named One of Best Commercial Printers in U.S. for Fifth Year Straight

WFI_TopShops2016-300x247 We’re excited to announce that for the fifth year in a row, Alabama Graphics was named one of the Top 60 Print Shops in America by Wide-Format Imaging magazine, the premier source for wide and grand-format imaging. Alabama Graphics held the 23rd spot on the 2016 list, which recognizes large format printers who exhibit professional and improved efficiencies in the workplace.   Continue reading

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FAQ: How to Utilize eSuite

Frequently Asked QuestionsWith eSuite, architects, engineers, contractors and construction managers alike can simplify project management. By eliminating unnecessary communications and printing, Alabama Graphics’ eSuite services can streamline public and private bidding processes.  Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Birmingham Barons Graphics

Barons graphicsAs a locally-owned company, we’re always rooting for our home team, and this baseball season we’re excited to support the Birmingham Barons. The minor league baseball team has been a staple in the Birmingham community since 1985 and is the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

Over the years, the Barons have gone through a lot of changes. In 1887, the team played most of its games at Slag Pile Field, located on 6th Street between 1st Avenue North and the Alabama Great Southern Railroad tracks. Birmingham millionaire industrialist, A. H. “Rick” Woodward, purchased the Barons in February 1910 with aims to construct a new ballpark. Construction of Rickwood Field, the first concrete-and-steel ball park in the minor leagues, was completed prior to the first game played there on August 18, 1910.  Continue reading

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Service Spotlight: Custom Floor Graphics

Floor GraphicsWith the technology and advertising these days, catching a customer’s attention is the ultimate challenge. But you’re in luck, we have just the solution for you—floor graphics.

Next time you’re walking around the mall or a store, take a second to glance down at the floor. This is the valuable space you could be using to promote products, events and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to adorn your floors with messaging.  Continue reading

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How Franchises Can Utilize Alabama Graphics

Franchise GraphicsCalling all franchisees! Alabama Graphics can be a reliable resource for you.  With our services, we can help you manage important documents while streamlining your marketing efforts.  Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Canvas Collaboration with Bama Painting for the University of North Alabama

UNA CanvasLast year, Alabama Graphics partnered with Bama Painting, a painting contractor located in Trussville, Alabama, to create wall graphics for Southern Union Community College. Recently, we were able to collaborate with Bama Painting for a second time to create custom-made canvases for the University of North Alabama (UNA).

To spruce up the walls of its activity center, UNA needed to cover some louvered panels, so they turned to Bama Painting and Alabama Graphics for a solution. After presenting several different design concepts, UNA decided to go with large canvases featuring the university’s lion mascots—Una and Leo III. Continue reading

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FAQ: How to Prepare Your Space for Printer Installation

Installing PageWidePrinterAt Alabama Graphics, we’re constantly searching for ways to improve our services. We strive to provide our customers with top-of-the-line equipment, as well as thorough equipment installation, supplies and maintenance.

To prevent any printer installation issues, our service technicians conduct a pre-install site survey to be sure the site is ready for the machine placement. During the site survey, we determine that there is adequate space for the printer, that the correct electrical plugs and network drops are available, and that there is enough space to get the printer into the building. Customers can help streamline this process by verifying their site has the correct electrical plugs and network plugs. It’s also helpful if someone from the customer’s IT department is available during the installation. Continue reading

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Equipment Spotlight: HP PageWide Printers

Alabama Graphics aims to provide your business with the competitive edge in technology and digital printing. In case you haven’t heard, we’re one of the few resellers of the new HP PageWide printer. And, trust us, this is the printer you need to gain that competitive edge.

With breakthrough printing speed and impeccable print quality, the HP PageWide printer can empower your company to work faster, deliver faster and grow faster, while saving time and money.   Continue reading

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