Unique Services: Wallpaper Printing

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Alabama Graphics

Ever wonder about that bird motif on your walls? Where does it come from? Who prints it? Well, in short – we do!

Alabama Graphics prints more than brochures and point-of-purchase displays. We also work with the interior design community to print beautiful, intricate wallpapers! It requires special large-format printers, which is why it’s not a job for just any ol’ printer.

Do you have a special design you’d like to see on your walls? How about a custom mural of a cool photo you’ve taken? We can tackle it! Contact one of our sales representatives today to learn how Alabama Graphics can give your walls pizzazz!  Continue reading →

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Unique Services: Die Cutting

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Alabama Graphics

By now you know that here at Alabama Graphics, we offer a wide range of commercial printing services. But we also offer tons of services that compliment our commercial printing! One of those services is die Cutting.

What is die cutting?

Die cutting is the process of cutting a shape into paper, cardboard or corrugated plastic with a steel plate, or die.

How do we use it? Continue reading →

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Alabama Graphics Now Offering PlanSwift Estimating Software

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Alabama Graphics

PlanSwift from Alabama GraphicsAlabama Graphics is proud to offer PlanSwift estimating software to our customers!

PlanSwift makes estimating a cinch by calculating everything you need, all in one place. Gather costs for labor, square footages, perimeters, volumes of simple or complex areas, beams, rebar, studs, gallons of paint, concrete, insulation, gravel and length of copper wire (or anything in between).

With PlanSwift, there’s no waiting around to create your estimate. You can start your takeoff as soon as you hear about a job – there’s no more waiting for prints or plots from architects or engineers. PlanSwift lets you complete an accurate estimate in a fraction of the time, and making changes is easy.

PlanSwift works by letting you download electronic blueprints directly from your planroom. Then you just point and click to get your calculations! PlanSwift works with a variety of file types, including Excel, CAD, Plan and JPGs.

Want to learn more about how PlanSwift can help you save time on your estimates? Contact an Alabama Graphics sales representative today!

Alabama Graphics has been the state’s preferred commercial and digital color experts for more than 50 years. From large-scale AEC prints to banners, signs and collateral material, Alabama Graphics is a proven solution for all your printing needs. Learn more at www.algraphics.com.

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eShare Helps You Do More with Less

Posted on January 8, 2013 by admin

It’s no secret that the construction industry has been struggling the last few years. Everyone is doing more with less – fewer jobs, fewer resources, fewer people. But there’s one “less” that is a good thing for the AEC industry, and that’s less paper and less time spent managing it.

That’s what we’ve done with eShare, our online document management solution. We’ve taken the printing and transport pieces out of the construction document puzzle and put them all on our secure Web server. As part of our eSuite offering, you can upload and share documents, files, images and even videos with all your project team members. Projects can be set up and organized using an easy-to-use directory and folder structure, so the project looks on our servers exactly like it looks on yours – only we handle the storage and security. Continue reading →

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Protect Your Most Valuable Asset!

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Alabama Graphics

So many businesses around the country and the world are still dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters that have hit them over the past few years. Business owners are finding that insurance settlements will cover your equipment, your building, even sometimes your lost revenue.

But what about your information? What about those boxes of records that are now soaked or missing? Your information is by far your most valuable asset, and Alabama Graphics can help you protect it against loss.

We’ve been managing our customers’ information for years, both in hard copies and digital data. We’ve got more experience in securing that data in digital formats than most other companies you’ll find in the market today. We’ll scan it, store it, and – most importantly – make it searchable so you can find what you need, when you need it. Continue reading →

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Did you know…..

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

Here are 10 interesting facts and tidbits of information about us that you might now know!

  1. Alabama Graphics was formed when Service Blueprint and Patton Harris merged in 1980, and our history combined with these parent companies can be traced back 52 years.
  2. We are one of the region’s leading digital color providers and have offices in Birmingham and Montgomery. Continue reading →
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Helping Kids Have Magic Moments

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Alabama Graphics

Magic MomentsThe cold sting of an IV needle, intense medical regimens and hospital stays are the norm for too many children across Alabama, but thanks to 66 teams of experienced hunters and first-time shooters at the eighth annual Children’s Harbor and Magic Moments Sporting Clay Shoot, these youngsters can forget their diagnosis and enjoy being a child again.

Almost $100,000 was raised to benefit Alabama children through two local charities – Magic Moments, the only wish-granting organization dedicated exclusively to Alabama children, and Children’s Harbor, which provides camping and adventure services to children with long-term serious illness and their families.  Continue reading →

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Get Organized for 2013 with our eSuite

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Alabama Graphics

The end of the year is in sight, believe it or not, so if you’re starting to think about plans for 2013, make sure you check out our eSuite of products geared toward making you more productive and efficient.

eDistribution lets you delegate the administrative tasks of bid management to Alabama Graphics through a convenient online portal. Store all your bid information on our site, and alert dozens of contractors with one click of the mouse. Continue reading →

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Visit Christmas Village and See Our New Customer!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Alabama Graphics

Christmas VillageOctober is drawing to a close, so it’s not too early to get into the Christmas spirit! The annual Christmas Village Arts & Crafts Festival is taking place beginning tomorrow through Nov. 4 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center.

Christmas Village is a great Birmingham tradition where attendees can find lots of Christmas decorations and gifts! And we’re excited that one of our newest customers, HBJ Magnets, will be in attendance at Booth #1036. We’re proud to be their printer of choice for their popular Christmas magnets. Stop by and see them while you’re browsing!

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Don’t Get “Grinched” by Holiday Graphics Needs

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Alabama Graphics

Even though it’s still October, it’s not too early to start thinking about the holidays. After all, retailers all over are already hanging tinsel and lights, while you’re still walking around in shorts!

But if your business needs holiday graphics, the time to start planning for them is now. Do you need window signage for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Special pop-up displays touting a holiday-specific product? Printed hand-outs about a service you’re offering?

Thinking about your holiday graphics needs early will ensure you have the time to get your design just right and have your pieces in hand with plenty of time to spare. Alabama Graphics professionals are ready to work with you on any holiday products you might need. Continue reading →

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