Gilman Brothers Rocks the House at PRINTING United Expo 2022

SOURCE: THE GILMAN BROTHERS COMPANY, October 27, 2022

The Gilman Brothers Company rocked the house at the PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas with a show-stopping rock-and-roll stage booth produced entirely from their substrate product line. Gilman Brothers collaborated with Zünd America, Inc. to showcase in one location the possibilities when the right materials, software, and equipment are combined and executed from prepress to printing and finishing.

The Gilman Brothers Company portion of the Zünd America, Inc. booth featured a performance stage, electric guitars, amplifiers, drums, and giant guitar picks, all made entirely from the Gilman Brothers product line.  Components of the rock stage display were fabricated from Resilient® Soft Touch Graphic Board, INFINITY® Styrene Faced Foamboard, and EAGLECELL™ All Paper Graphics Board. Zünd, a leading manufacturer of multifunctional digital cutting/routing systems, provided a dedicated cutting table to give show attendees a unique opportunity to watch firsthand the superior cuttability of Resilient® and INFINITY®.

The 10’x30’ rock-and-roll themed booth was designed, printed, cut, and assembled by T3 Expo, headquartered in Lakeville, Massachusetts. T3 Expo’s team of Eventgineers created and produced the dynamic visual effect, capturing the graphic details of the rock-and-roll theme while spotlighting the printing and cutting superiority of Gilman Brothers substrates. “The elite team at T3 worked seamlessly with us to execute this realistic display,” says Ari Luna, Business Development Manager. “Their ability to capture our vision and bring it to life was invaluable.”

Durst Image Technology of Cleveland, Ohio, “live” printed multiple images on Resilient® Soft Touch Foam and INFINITY® Styrene Faced Foamboard, demonstrating the superior printing surface of Gilman Brothers boards.  Selfie frames and colorful samples provided booth visitors with a fun-filled takeaway.

“Energy was high at our booth as Team Gilman engaged with key industry partners!” says Bill VanHorn, Director of Sales. “A sold-out customer event along with three days of insane booth traffic makes PRINTING United 2022 a historic success! We LOVE this industry!!”

The Gilman Brothers Company and Zünd America, Inc. also joined forces to host an exciting, invitation-only, rock concert event. The fun-filled venue provided an informal setting for industry partners to network outside the walls of the traditional tradeshow format.

Gilman Brothers and Zünd Teaming up for PRINTING United Expo 2022

The Gilman Brothers Company Supports Print and Graphics Sustainability Efforts as the Newest Patron of the SGP

SOURCE: THE GILMAN BROTHERS COMPANY, December 6, 2022

The Gilman Brothers Company announces its support of the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) in its mission as a leading certification authority in sustainable printing. As a GOLD SGP Patron, The Gilman Brothers Company – one of North America’s premier manufacturers of foamboard products for signage, display, graphics, and wall art – joins a growing list of patrons, SGP certified facilities, brands, academic institutions, NGOs and associations dedicated to improving the sustainability of graphic communications.

SGP’s industry-focused approach to greener best practices is very much in-line with The Gilman Brothers Company’s dedication to greener print manufacturing processes.

“At The Gilman Brothers Company, we are committed to preserving our environment and protecting the planet,” says Jeff Blanchard, Director of Operations of The Gilman Brothers Company. “Our operations and business practices are grounded in sustainability principles as we strive to eliminate waste and recycle everywhere possible.”

Today’s environmentally conscious consumers demand eco-friendly options from their favorite brands, considering not only the products themselves but how they are packaged and displayed as well. The Gilman Brothers Company supports print and graphics sustainability efforts with greener options like INFINITY® 100% recyclable styrene-faced foamboard, an alternative to expanded PVC, and EAGLECELL™, an all-paper honeycomb graphics board with 100% fully recyclable paper core and surface papers that is compatible with any recycle program.

“Brand owners are increasingly looking for sustainable products that enhance the customer experience,” says Ari Luna, Business Development Manager. “We continuously strive to provide exceptional product offerings while reducing the environmental impact.

We are proud to be a part of the SGP community of sustainable print suppliers,” says Bill VanHorn, Director of Sales. “We are pleased to offer a lineup of high-performance products that are environmentally friendly as well.”

To learn more about how to become an SGP Patron and join the future of the sustainable circular supply chain, visit www.sgppartnership.org/patrons/.

Gilman Brothers Newest Patron of Sustainable Green Partnership

Gilman Brothers New Resilient® Soft Touch Foam is an Industry Game Changer

SOURCE: THE GILMAN BROTHERS COMPANY, January 4, 2023

The Gilman Brothers Company’s revolutionary new Resilient® Soft Touch Foam is meeting rave reviews among industry leaders and brand owners.  The patent-pending material, named for its unique compressive and tension rebound properties, has quickly become the fastest-growing product segment in the company’s 125-year history.

Resilient® is a velvety soft, fine-cell foam board that recovers quickly after compression and features a true-black finished edge that requires no banding. The lightweight, ultra-smooth, semi-rigid board is capable of providing the highest-quality display appearance compared to traditional foam boards.  Resilient® is available in both print and mount versions and can be customized with a variety of accessory surface treatments, making it a versatile option for brands and fabricators. Because it is lightweight and requires no costly hanging systems, it is a perfect choice for creating 3D signage like large block letters and dimensional indoor wall decor.

 “Resilient®’s features provide flawless execution while providing cost-saving solutions,” says Ari Luna, Business Development Manager, “There is absolutely nothing else like it in our industry.” The rapid surge of excitement for Resilient® has prompted the company to add to its commercial and production resources to meet growing demand. Gilman Brothers will be kicking the new year off with a series of exciting promotional videos and product training materials aimed to educate, innovate, and inspire.  Gilman Brothers has also recently acquired a 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility to support market growth.

Resilient® has also quickly caught the attention of the ever-growing photo square and wall art markets. Continuing to focus strongly on the framing, photography, and art industries, Gilman Brothers will be exhibiting Resilient®’s versatility at Imaging USA in Nashville, January 22-24 (Booth 379) and has recently renewed its membership with Namta®, the association of the art/creative materials industry.

For additional information on any Gilman Brothers products visit our website at www.gilmanbrothers.com, email us at sales@gilmanbrothers.com or call regular EST business hours 860-889-8444 USA or the 24/7 hotline 860-884-2077.

Gilman Brothers New Resilient® Soft Touch Foam is an Industry Game Changer

Gilman Brothers Welcomes Angelo Villalobos as West Coast Business Development Leader

SOURCE: THE GILMAN BROTHERS COMPANY, March 13, 2023

The Gilman Brothers Company is excited to announce the recent hire of Angelo Villalobos as Business Development Leader for its West Coast region.

Highly self-motivated and results-driven, Angelo comes to Gilman Brothers with a strong sales and cross-selling background with over fifteen years of sales and management experience. In his previous position at Misumi USA, Angelo managed key accounts across North and Latin America.

“Angelo has the ‘it factor’,” says Bill VanHorn, Director of Sales at Gilman Brothers. “His willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed was obvious during the interview process. We’re extremely excited to have him join Team Gilman.”

“This is my dream position,” says Angelo Villalobos. “The people, business model, and markets align with what I have been looking for. Incredible growth potential. My bags are packed, and the next 90 days are laid out.  Can’t wait to see customers!”

As Business Development Leader for Gilman Brothers West Coast region, Angelo will engage with all levels of the supply chain to discuss present and future market potential and to recommend solutions, products, and services that will improve customer satisfaction, raise market awareness, and drive sales.  Based in the Metro Phoenix area, Angelo will be Gilman Brothers’ feet on the ground developing and creating new business partnerships throughout California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

For additional information on any Gilman Brothers products visit our website at www.gilmanbrothers.com, email us at sales@gilmanbrothers.com or call regular EST business hours 860-889-8444 USA or the 24/7 hotline 860-884-2077.

Gilman Brothers Welcomes Angelo Villalobos as West Coast Business Development Leader