March 2022

Discover Innovation
The Official Newsletter of ORAFOL Americas, Inc.

Now Available!
New ORACAL 851 Sparkling Glitter Metallic Colors

Drum roll please…Introducing four new ORACAL® 851 Sparkling Glitter Metallic colors.

981

Dynamic Blue Sparkle


ORACAL® 851

982

Envy Green Sparkle


ORACAL® 851

983

Daffodil Yellow Sparkle


ORACAL® 851

984

Explosive Red Sparkle


ORACAL® 851

ORACAL® 851 Sparkling Glitter Metallic vinyl is developed for specialty applications where a unique, heavier metallic appearance is desired. Designed for custom signage and graphic applications as well as architectural windows, vehicle, boats, RV’s, etc. You can also create one of a kind decorative craft, monogram, and home decore applications.

Now available in 16 mesmerizing, high gloss, glitter metallic colors, including 986 Crystal Clear Sparkle that can be laminated to the surface of any standard ORACAL® plotter film to create a vibrant, custom Sparkling Glitter Metallic color.

Contact your ORAFOL Regional Sales Manager for a sample today! 

Tell Me Something Good

“ The new ORACAL 851 allows us to add a unique frosted metallic - special effect to our custom restyling applications. The film has a high-end gloss finish that we’ve come to expect from ORAFOL!”

“We fully expect to implement the new ORACAL 851 colors into many of our architectural and signage applications with our High School and University clients”

Dan Bulat, Owner
Element Graphics – Mokena, IL
 

ORACAL 851 Rally Stripe Kit How To Application
Episode 1

Application by:
Dan Bulat
Element Graphics
Mokena, IL


Watch Dan install a rally stripe kit using ORACAL® 851 Sparkling Glitter Metallic in the first episode of this NEW three-episode series. 

In this series, we will discuss the many ways to approach an application like this.

Episode 1:
Wet application method with application tape

Episode 2:
Dry application hinge method

Episode 3:
Wet application method without application tape

ORALITE 5900
High Intensity Prismatic Grade

ORALITE® 5900 is a highly reflective, weatherproof, self-adhesive prismatic reflective sheeting with excellent corrosion and solvent resistance for the manufacture of durable permanent outdoor wayfinding and traffic signage. The smooth surface of the film allows for high quality printability. Click the link to learn more!

ORAFOL Product Selection Tools

ORAFOL is committed to providing you with the latest educational information in the industry.

Download exclusive ORAFOL content by clicking the images below to download digital files of ORAFOL’s literature pieces – such as; the Reflective Solutions ORALITE® 5900 Color Card, the Adhesive Tape Systems UHB Tapes Brochure, the Graphic Innovations Digital Media & Laminates Product Selection Tool, and the brand NEW ORACAL® Consolidated Color Chart. 

Want the real thing? Contact your ORAFOL Regional Sales Manager for a sample today!

ORALITE® 5900 Color Card

Ultra High Bond (UHB) Tapes Brochure

Digital Media & Laminates Product Selection Tool - Good, Better, Best

ORACAL® Consolidated Color Chart

ORAFOL Product Support

Discover more about ORAFOL products through our vast collection of educational "how-to" videos and product selection literature. Navigate the Support section of the ORAFOL website RIGHT HERE from this edition of Discover Innovation. Scroll through Videos, Literature, Product Support Documents, and much more.

Click the links below to discover more now!

Meet Joseph Price

Owner, Artworks Commercial Graphics
Irving, Texas

In this episode, you’ll hear Josh and Joseph discuss how Joseph got his start in the vehicle wrapping business. You’ll also hear how Joseph has been able to succeed in a competitive market, and capture a glimpse of his incredible vehicle and reflective graphic applications, as well as some of his large scale architectural stadium graphics!

Become ORAFOL Certified

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Learn More about Artworks Commercial Graphics

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February 8-10 Certified Installers
Class held at SFG Wraps in California


Brent Knott
Design It Wraps & Graphics
Fernandina Beach, Florida

Daniel Martinez
SFG Wraps
Newark, California

Joe Solis
Image Grafix
Cypress, Texas

Keith Vu
Savage Wraps
Milpitas, California

March 2-4 Certified Installers
Class held at Exotic Wraps in Virginia


John Pichardo
Wrap Solution
Plano, Texas

Jorge Pichardo
Wrap Solution
Plano, Texas

Randy Robb
Impact Graphix & Signs
Seaford, Delaware

Christian Santos
Mid Atlantic Graphic Solutions
Sterling, Virginia

Ezekiel Wing
Impact Graphix & Signs
Seaford, Delaware

We still have spots available in our upcoming Orlando, Sacramento, and Canada courses. Click the link below to register now!

Register Now

And Vehicle Wrap Certification

Raise the bar this year with two hands-on courses that are now offered simultaneously. Click the register links below and take advantage of our early bird discount.

2

March

2022

Venue

Exotic Vehicle Wraps
SOLD OUT!

Location

Washington D.C.


16

March

2022

Venue

EA Wraps
SOLD OUT!

Location

Phoenix, AZ


6

April

2022

Venue

Wrapstar Vehicle Wraps & Signs
SOLD OUT!

Location

Charleston, SC


14

September

2022

Venue

Candy Wraps
SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Location

Orlando, FL


21

September

2022

Venue

Wrapstar Pro
SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Location

Sacramento, CA


16

November

2022

Venue

ORAFOL Canada
SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Location

Toronto, ON


ORABOND Ultra High Bond (UHB) Tapes

Are your suppliers letting you down?

Consider making the switch to ORAFOL’s UL approved ORABOND® Ultra High Bond (UHB) Tapes - strong bonding solutions that result in high-performance every time! ORABOND® UHB Tapes are great for automotive, construction, engineering, sign & display, electrical, and even solar applications. 

Adhesive Technology Series
Episode 2, Permanent Adhesives

Watch the second episode of our NEW Adhesive Technology series – Permanent Adhesives.

Learn more about our graphic innovations that feature Permanent Adhesive Technology, best practices, and best applications.

Click Here to watch Episode 1, Removable Adhesives.

Downloading the Correct ICC Profile

Did you know ORAFOL has an extensive ICC Profile Library on the ORAFOL Americas website?

Watch this short video to learn how to download the correct ICC profile for your application.

If you ever have trouble locating the correct ICC Profile, reach out to our Product Support Team. They will be happy to guide you to the correct profile and field any questions regarding application tips, filing a claim, or connecting directly to a production manager or graphic installer.  

Locate an ORAFOL Distributor

ORAFOL has an extensive Distributor Locator Tool on the ORAFOL Americas website.

If you ever have trouble locating an ORAFOL distributor in your area, hop on over to the Distributor Locator tool and fine one in a matter of minutes.

Be sure to bookmark it! Watch the short video to find out more. 

ATSSA 2022

The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Tradeshow in Tampa Bay was a huge success! It was great to be back on the tradeshow floor. We would like to give a special thanks to our partner Eastern Metal Signs and Safety for printing these beautiful signs with their Agfa printer. We are looking forward to the next show!

Join us this year across the country as we dive into the 2022 tradeshow season. Visit the links below to find out more information about each show.

8

March

2022

Work Truck Week
Stand # 108

Reflective Solutions

Location

Indianapolis, IN


25

April

2022

FDIC Stand # 401

Reflective Solutions

Location

Indianapolis, IN


4

May

2022

ISA Stand # 3718

Graphic Innovations

Location

Atlanta, GA


2

June

2022

WrapsCon
Stand # 323

Graphic Innovations

Location

Indianapolis, IN


28

August

2022

PWX Stand # 1092

Reflective Solutions

Location

Charlotte, NC


23

September

2022

Sign Expo Canada
Stand # Coming Soon!

Graphic Innovations

Location

Mississauga, Ontario


19

October

2022

Printing United
Stand # C6943

Graphic Innovations

Location

Las Vegas, NV


1

November

2022

SEMA Stand #
Coming Soon!

Graphic Innovations

Location

Las Vegas, NV