{"id":29799,"date":"2018-06-21T19:29:02","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T02:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=29799"},"modified":"2018-06-21T19:29:02","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T02:29:02","slug":"aahs-signs-primed-for-online-growth-with-vutek-led-hybrid-superwide-format-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2018\/06\/aahs-signs-primed-for-online-growth-with-vutek-led-hybrid-superwide-format-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"Aahs Signs Primed for Online Growth with VUTEk LED Hybrid Superwide-Format Printer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fremont, CA (June 21, 2018)<\/em> \u2014 Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFII) announced that Aahs Signs in greater Los Angeles has purchased an EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro superwide-format printer with an EFI Fiery proServer Premium digital front end (DFE). The company plans to leverage the versatility, throughput and speed of the hybrid flatbed\/roll-to-roll printing device to expand its already thriving online novelty gift-production business and to meet growing demand for specialty large-format printing in the d\u00e9cor market.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbout three years ago we started creating and selling products online, through Amazon and eBay. The business is doing well, but with our previous capacity, we couldn\u2019t keep up with demand. With the new VUTEk, I\u2019ll be able to fulfill the growing demand for our products and grow that business,\u201d said Gurmeet Sawhney, president and CEO of Aahs Signs.<\/p>\n

A look at its Amazon store reveals an extensive catalog of life-size cutouts of celebrities, desk plates, plaques and an assortment of other novelties. It is a business that has few competitors and the capabilities of the VUTEk are key to Aahs\u2019s future success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat side of the business is growing much faster than the traditional signs and point-of-purchase graphics, and it\u2019s where the future lies for us,\u201d according to Gurmeet. \u201cWe\u2019re adding new products all the time. The VUTEk LX3 Pro positions us to take advantage of this opportunity because we can go from concept to production in days.\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughput, versatility, speed: Aahs\u2019s new VUTEk is the whole package<\/strong><\/p>\n

The speed, versatility and throughput of the new VUTEk printer give Aahs the production muscle it needs to exploit this opportunity. With its roll-to-roll and flatbed versatility, LED curing technology, and 126-inch width, the superwide-format printer is a powerhouse production device. It prints on a host of substrates up to 2 inches thick, reaches speeds of 3,400 feet per hour, and prints in eight colors plus white.<\/p>\n

\u201cI looked at other devices. But after doing a thorough analysis of throughput, quality and speed, we decided on the VUTEk. It was the only printer that I felt could deliver. It was the whole package,\u201d said Sawhney.<\/p>\n

With the printer, Aahs Signs\u2014a company that counts Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, Univision and Hilton Hotels as clients\u2014can meet rising demand for specialty applications for the architectural and d\u00e9cor market. For example, Aahs prints acrylic panels for a client that then forms the panels into lighting fixtures that are installed in hotels.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore we acquired the VUTEk, it would take too long to produce these specialty orders. Now I can take large orders and produce them twice as fast, allowing me to take on even more business,\u201d said Sawhney.<\/p>\n

Aahs had its start as a novelty gift shop and entered the graphics business mostly to produce internal signs. But, before long, it began selling banners, posters and point-of-purchase materials to its clients. Today, it has a 13,000-square foot production facility in Commerce, a suburb in southeastern L.A., and three gift stores in Irvine, Santa Monica and Encino where it also takes large-format orders.<\/p>\n

The name, Aahs, says Sawhney, \u201cReflects a state of awesomeness\u201d and it has served him well as he expanded into graphic arts. \u201cEveryone in L.A. knows the name,\u201d Sawhney added.<\/p>\n

But it is also how he feels about EFI equipment. He became an EFI client about two years ago when he bought a refurbished model. \u201cI had always wanted a VUTEk but never thought it was within my budget,\u201d Sawhney stated. \u201cBut as soon as I bought it, I said, I totally get it now. This is it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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About EFI<\/strong>
\nEFI<\/a> is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fremont, CA (June 21, 2018) \u2014 Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFII) announced that Aahs Signs in greater Los Angeles has purchased an EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro superwide-format printer with an EFI Fiery proServer Premium digital front end (DFE). The company plans to leverage the versatility, throughput and speed of the hybrid flatbed\/roll-to-roll printing device to expand its already thriving online novelty gift-production business and to meet growing demand for specialty large-format printing in the d\u00e9cor market. \u201cAbout three years ago we started creating and selling products online, through Amazon and eBay. The business is doing well, but with our previous capacity, we couldn\u2019t keep up with demand. With the new VUTEk, I\u2019ll be able to fulfill the growing demand for our products and grow that business,\u201d said Gurmeet Sawhney, president and CEO of Aahs Signs. A look at its Amazon store reveals an extensive catalog of life-size cutouts of celebrities, desk plates, plaques and an assortment of other novelties. It is a business that has few competitors and the capabilities of the VUTEk are key to Aahs\u2019s future success. \u201cThat side of the business is growing much faster than the traditional signs and point-of-purchase graphics, and it\u2019s where the future lies for us,\u201d according to Gurmeet. \u201cWe\u2019re adding new products all the time. The VUTEk LX3 Pro positions us to take advantage of this opportunity because we can go from concept to production in days.\u201d Throughput, versatility, speed: Aahs\u2019s new VUTEk is the whole package The speed, versatility and throughput of the new VUTEk printer give Aahs the production muscle it needs to exploit this opportunity. With its roll-to-roll and flatbed versatility, LED curing technology, and 126-inch width, the superwide-format printer is a powerhouse production device. It prints on a host of substrates up to 2 inches thick, reaches speeds of 3,400 feet per hour, and prints in eight colors plus white. \u201cI looked at other devices. But after doing a thorough analysis of throughput, quality and speed, we decided on the VUTEk. It was the only printer that I felt could deliver. It was the whole package,\u201d said Sawhney. With the printer, Aahs Signs\u2014a company that counts Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, Univision and Hilton Hotels as clients\u2014can meet rising demand for specialty applications for the architectural and d\u00e9cor market. For example, Aahs prints acrylic panels for a client that then forms the panels into lighting fixtures that are installed in hotels. \u201cBefore we acquired the VUTEk, it would take too long to produce these specialty orders. Now I can take large orders and produce them twice as fast, allowing me to take on even more business,\u201d said Sawhney. Aahs had its start as a novelty gift shop and entered the graphics business mostly to produce internal signs. But, before long, it began selling banners, posters and point-of-purchase materials to its clients. Today, it has a 13,000-square foot production facility in Commerce, a suburb in southeastern L.A., and three gift stores in Irvine, Santa Monica and Encino where it also takes large-format orders. The name, Aahs, says Sawhney, \u201cReflects a state of awesomeness\u201d and it has served him well as he expanded into graphic arts. \u201cEveryone in L.A. knows the name,\u201d Sawhney added. But it is also how he feels about EFI equipment. He became an EFI client about two years ago when he bought a refurbished model. \u201cI had always wanted a VUTEk but never thought it was within my budget,\u201d Sawhney stated. \u201cBut as soon as I bought it, I said, I totally get it now. This is it.\u201d ### About EFI EFI is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[179],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29799"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29799"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29801,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29799\/revisions\/29801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}