Photopolymers for Signage

Tim Lloyd

Director of Business, Sales, & Marketing

Email – [email protected]

Phone – 630-470-4980

Tim Lloyd brings over 30 years of invaluable experience to the sign industry. As a fourth-generation sign professional, Tim has a deep-rooted passion and knowledge for the field. His expertise lies in paints, polymer technology, and providing comprehensive Braille ADA sign education to designers. Tim's commitment to inNOVAtion and dedication to enhancing accessibility through signs make him a valuable asset in the industry. With his wealth of experience and specialized skills, Tim ensures that Nova Polymers continues to be at the forefront of sign manufacturing and technology advancements.

Nova has partnered with 3form® to develop one of the most creative solutions ever introduced to the Architectural Signage industry.

This solution bonds Nova''s clear photopolymer layer (found in the industry leading NovAcryl) to 3forms® Varia™ Series base material. 3forms® patented EcoResin; which has up to 40% recycled content, compliments Nova''s already diverse line of green solutions.

As the name implies, the choices of Varia™ resin panels are as diverse as your imagination. By allowing you to custom-select the color, pattern, texture, interlayer and finish of your material, Nova''s Varia™ series photopolymer solution transforms into the perfect medium for your architectural applications.

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The industries leading photopolymer sign material.

The photopolymer layer of Novacryl is a moisture resistant, interior grade nylon material with a Durometer hardness rating of 80 Shore D. The clear PETG base of all NovAcryl sheets contains a co-extruded UV inhibitor to block unwanted light contamination. All NovAcryl sheets come with a high-tack back liner to prevent scratching.

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The introduction of NovaLP can change the way you design your next tactile project. From wood grains to marbles and granites; LP patterns have you covered.

We now bond Nova''s popular high resolution clear photopolymer to over a hundred standard patterned laminate substrates from trusted names like Formica, Pionite and Wilsonart. All patterns are available in 1/8'" thickness and a sheet size of 19'" x 25'".

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NovAcryl Permaglow 150 is the ideal solution for safety and egress signage concerns, as well as environmental concerns about energy savings and CO2 emissions. Permaglow 150 absorbs ambient light during the day and provides photo-luminescent emergency guidance at night. At night time, or in the event of a power outage, the photo-luminescent material instantly emits light without any electrical power. NovAcryl Permaglow 150 ensures orderly egress to and inside stairwells and exits, clearly identifies fire extinguishers and emergency aids, and illuminates fire escape and evacuation routes.

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AL consists of the same moisture resistant nylon based photopolymer layer as found on NovAcryl. Clear adhesive layer allows for a brushed aluminum face appearance.

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NovEx consists of a water proof synthetic rubber photopolymer layer that is exterior rated immediately upon initial exposure. Durometer hardness rating of 90 Shore D.

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The Federal ADA signage guidelines can be difficult to navigate due to their complex and meticulous requirements. Our new series, “How to Achieve ADA Signage Compliance," aims to empower sign manufacturers with the education they need to ensure ADA compliance for each sign they ship out. 

As the demand for signage increases across the board, there is a growing opportunity for both current and new fabricators to enter new markets and expand their customer base. In fact, all four sectors of the sign and graphics industry: printing, electrical signage, digital signage, and architectural signage, are expected to rebound this year due to new demand in the post-COVID world.

Ensuring ADA compliance is a must for all signage fabricators and manufacturers; however, it's not uncommon for certain details to slip your mind from time to time. In our experience, one of the most common mistakes in photopolymer production is not making use of the Stouffer Scale to ensure that bulbs are working properly. This might seem like a minor detail but it makes all the difference, considering poor exposure can lead to non-compliance as well as failures causing expensive remakes and loss of customer confidence.

The Federal ADA signage guidelines can be difficult to navigate due to its complex and meticulous requirements. Our new series, “How to Achieve ADA Signage Compliance," aims to empower sign manufacturers with the education they need to ensure ADA compliance for each sign they ship out.

We are all busy and often time passes without notice. It is easy to overlook some parts of the process when manufacturing ADA-compliant signage. Ultimately, it is all about the details. This means that paying close attention to the very last detail is the key to success in the business of custom sign fabrication. One of the most common mistakes fabricators make during the sign manufacturing process is not changing the bulbs on their equipment. Typically overlooked in the sign-making process, your bulbs can make or break the quality of the signs you produce. Below is how you can evaluate the effectiveness of your bulbs.

As sign fabricators, we understand that the process of creating signs is intricate, requiring precision, accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail. With all of the focus on precision and detail, sign fabricators should review their current processes to identify where they could improve. One common area that sign fabricators could improve when producing photopolymer signage is optimizing their washout time. Many don't realize how important washout times are for photopolymer signage, and how having the right washout brush is key for fabricators to speed up their washout times.

The Federal ADA signage guidelines can be difficult to navigate due to its complex and meticulous requirements. Our new series, “How to Achieve ADA Signage Compliance," aims to empower sign manufacturers with the education they need to ensure ADA compliance for each sign they ship out. 

Looking to get into the sign-making business? If you are, then good news! With a steadily growing industry and the economy reopening, now is the best time to enter the sign industry. According to Mordor Intelligence, the sign industry is set to see steady growth through 2026. This growth is attributed to the increasing customer demand and technical innovation.

The demand for signage continues to be on the rise, opening up many doors for sign fabricators as well as new manufacturers to enter the market. In fact, the global signage industry is estimated to exceed $105 billion in 2021 and is expected to continue to grow through 2025.

Signage plays a vital role in everyday life, from helping us navigate where we need to go to providing the information we need. However, as sign fabricators, we know the process of sign making can be quite complex, involving precision, accuracy, and attention to detail.