Last June we discussed the various phases of retail in response to COVID-19, and as the new year begins it seems that we are starting the transition from “Re-emergence & Discovery” to “A Brave New World” as businesses continue to evolve in order to remain open while still protecting customers and employees. This is exemplified through the emergence of ‘Dark Stores’ – traditional retail stores that have been converted to local fulfillment centers for delivery and pick-up orders only. Join us as we discuss how the nature of retail shopping has changed globally, what we can expect and how it affects our industries, and how we can provide signage and display solutions that will enable companies to effectively operate in this new normal.

Michael Lawrence, Learning & Development Manager, and Doug Twitchell, Director of Distributor Relations look at upcoming initiatives, challenges and innovations for 2021. Including an update on retail design from Alan Plunkett, Director, Retail Design and Sustainability.

Michael Lawrence, Learning & Development Manager, looks back at 2020 and explores some of our wins and challenges that came with one of the most unpredictable years in our industry.

With our acquisition of Elmer’s and EnCore foam-board division from Newell Brands, we're excited to offer the widest portfolio of high quality, innovative, rigid substrates to best meet the needs of the display, graphic-arts, and framing industries. The newly integrated FOME-COR Collection includes EnCore brands as well as overall process improvements, discussed here by Director of Distributor Relations, Doug Twitchell.

This webinar examines how the pandemic and changes in shopper behavior are forcing Brands to alter their Holiday campaigns. Alan Plunkett, Director, Retail Design and Sustainability, also discusses recommendations and trends in material choices.

"All About DIBOND® Mirror" discusses material properties, application uses, tips on fabrication and all you need to know, about 3A Composites new DIBOND Mirror and DIBOND Mirror Anthracite.

Chris Markel, NW District Sales Manager, and Simon Philpott, Head of Sales for the UK & Ireland at 3A Composites discuss DISPA, the new 100% recyclable paper board from 3A Composites.

We discuss how to effectively disinfect 3A Composites products while maintaining surface quality and appearance, as well as current trends in material choices for environments in consumer markets. Special guest Steve Turner, Director at GPD Group joins Alan Plunkett, Director, Retail Design and Sustainability at 3A Composites USA for this lively discussion.

View our June Live Learning Experience with special guest Michael Hoffay. Michael has extensive experience working with brands, retailers, design firms, and printers helping them to enhance in-store and retail environment spaces. 3A Composites welcomes him to the discussion with Alan Plunkett, Director of Retail Design and Sustainability, who will be discussing the 3 phases of retail in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alan Plunkett, Director, Retail Design and Sustainability, and Chris Markel, Northwest District Sales Manager discussed manufacturing practices, sustainable versus green products, sustainable design in retail, and our new 100% recyclable paper composite board, DISPA®.

Emily Burkhart, Process Engineer for the SINTRA® Collection is interviewed by Learning and Development Manager, Mike Lawrence. Emily explains ger role as Process Engineer, the history of black SINTRA® and how process improvements benefit our end users.

Chuck Kunze, Director, Product Management and Marketing, presents "All About SINTRA ECLIPSE", an informative webinar and Q&A Session. The informational webinar will provide an overview of the recently broadened SINTRA PVC Collection which includes SINTRA, SINTRA ECLIPSE, SINTRA VERS (formerly e-pvc™) and new SINTRA CONSTRUCT, as well as a detailed look at the unique characteristics, properties and applications of SINTRA ECLIPSE.