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suzieh · July 6th, 2006

Didnt' know where to post this thread...but big trade show coming up in
Long Beach, California. Is anyone going? July 20 - 22.

http://nbmshows.com/06lb-welcome.html

The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show is an event for buyers involved in signs, banners and industrial fabrics, digital printing and wide-format graphics, exhibit, display and P.O.P. graphics and fabrication, dimensional signmaking, and vehicle and marine graphics.

The Printwear Show is an event for buyers involved in screen printing, embroidery, heat-applied graphics, digital textile printing, sublimation and apparel.

The Awards & Custom Gift Show is an event for buyers involved in awards and recognition products, sublimation, engraved and sandblasted graphics, customized gifts and graphics, and promotional products.

Susan (who did not register early for free admission

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Rodney · July 6th, 2006

Hmm, it might be interesting to go down for a day.

I would like to see some of the new technology. I don't see any direct garment printers on the exhibitor list though.

identityburn · July 6th, 2006

It's an ok show, I've been twice, but you can get through it pretty quick unless you do a lot of different merchandise, like hats, bags, etc.

Shirt_Off_My_Bak · July 7th, 2006

Actually there are at least six in the exibitor list, although represented by distributors so you might not have picked up on it.

SWF/Mesa (DTG Digtial)
All American (Flexi-Jet)
Lawson (T-Jet)
Sawgrass (MS-One)
Screen Printers Resource (Kornit)
Plus: Brother (GT-541) is there, although they usually have
a distributor showing their garment printer.

JoshEllsworth · July 7th, 2006

I'll be there, Booth #1231. Stop by and say hello!

Rodney · July 7th, 2006

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	Actually there are at least six in the exibitor list, although represented by distributors so you might not have picked up on it.

Thanks for that info!

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Originally Posted by JoshEllsworth


	I'll be there, Booth #1231. Stop by and say hello!

I just might have to do that!

suzieh · July 8th, 2006

Josh, I will stop by and say HI. You were one of the first persons to PM me with some help way back in January when I was starting

.

Hey, bring some Teflon Pillows for purchase

and coasters/mousepads.

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Originally Posted by JoshEllsworth


	I'll be there, Booth #1231. Stop by and say hello!

suzieh · July 8th, 2006

Jason, maybe the January show is bigger?

We're going to do signage and other stuff
so looking forward to seeing equipment in action
(such as dye sub) and seeing physical samples.

Plus like looking at gadgets and stuff.

I'm local so not traveling far. In fact,
I could probably take the light rail
but then where would I dump all my stuff?

I've been to some so-so tradeshows,
but sometimes meeting one vendor
or learning a new trick pays off big down the road.

It's $10 plus parking. And we'll probably locate
some yummy place to eat via chowhound.com.
Haven't been to Long Beach in ages.
So the price is right and the cooler weather,
ocean breezes

is calling me.

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Originally Posted by identityburn


	It's an ok show, I've been twice, but you can get through it pretty quick unless you do a lot of different merchandise, like hats, bags, etc.

mrhotleggs · July 8th, 2006

we all need to meet at the show. i'm getting to long beach friday nite, going to the show saturday. the january show is mainly cloths. this show is garment printing, gifts, signs and banners. alot to look at. ithink i'm going to buy a lazer machine. i now do direct garment printing. if we could network friday nite or something????????

Rodney · July 19th, 2006

Looks like I may be making the road trip down there on Saturday. If so, I'll drop off your shirt personally, Josh

guest3300 · July 19th, 2006

I will be there. We are planning purchases for a lot of equipment and this will be our first look at them. I may be there both Friday and Saturday depending on how much time I need to spend with the vendors.

suzieh · July 20th, 2006

Spent two hours zipping through booths today, July 20th. Would have stayed another two hours but had work to do and needed to beat traffic.

Was interesting to see stuff I've only been reading about the last six months in action.

Met Josh in person. Their 11 x 15 Hotronix press is too cute. It's white, lean and clean looking with laser beam and only took 2 fingers to clamp down. I couldn't believe it had an automatic (non air-operated) release.

Check out the designs on the Vapor Apparel shirts....very cool placements.

Also, I'm in love with the Bella line of shirts/apparel.

For FREE passes..do Google for "Free NBM pass" and you'll get a bunch of hits. The first one for me was from Roland. Saving $20.00 means good eats for me

Also, I found parking at Shoreline Village more convenient and closer than the 2nd garage that was open at around 11 a.m. Same price of $8.00. We don't mind walking so we did look for FREE parking (was taken).

You can zip in/out of Shoreline Village open air lot. I found the walk across the bridge from the water closer than that 2nd garage would have been.

Enjoy...we're drooling over the $16,000 Brother embroidery machine

Also, rolling backpack was very helpful. I filled it up with literature, etc.

Rodney · July 20th, 2006

Thanks for the report Susan!

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	Also, rolling backpack was very helpful. I filled it up with literature, etc.

That's good to know. I was debating on whether I was going to take my backpack or not (not rolling, but something to carry stuff around in). Now I know I will

Anybod know if you can take a camera to the show? I like to take lots of photos

Also, is there a "dress code"?

Solmu · July 21st, 2006

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Originally Posted by Rodney


	Also, is there a "dress code"?

Personally if I were you I'd be wearing the t-shirt forums t-shirt, and bringing some kind of outerwear you can cover it with in the unlikely event someone official objects.

I've never heard of a tradeshow with a dress code, but maybe I just don't go to the right shows.

mrhotleggs · July 21st, 2006

there is no dress code! as for the pull behind bags, i don't. i hate to trip over them. i'll be going this afternoon and tomarrow. there is a mixxer tonite from 7:30 to 9:30.

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