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APCO SignNews: 1st Qtr 2010
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Product Spotlight:
Arcadia® Division
Curved Decorative Dividers

APCO's curved Arcadia system is one of the most comprehensive and design flexible sign products available, featuring contour aluminum edge profiles and able to accommodate a wide range of sign & display materials.

Division, the newest series of curved decorative dividers for the Arcadia system, expands the design options and creative possibilities even more. The precision cut, curved dividers are available in four distinctive styles:

· Clear Glass (CLG)
  Clear polished acrylic.
· Green Glass (GRG)
  Polished acrylic with green glass appearance.
· Solid Color (SLC)
  Precision cut acrylic with first surface applied color.
· SubSurface Color (SFC) (shown)
  Clear polished acrylic with subsurface applied color.

We invite you to explore the truly unique and striking Arcadia designs possible with the Division line.
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Project Showcase:
Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
San José, CA

Coordination & Design:
Tom Esch
Senior Civil Engineer, SJC Planning & Development Division

Today's modern airport has much to convey to its visitors---information that is vital to efficient operation, passenger security and comfort. Our airports need to post instructions, restrict access and announce services and concessions. This information must be posted clearly in prominent locations and is subject to change.
SJC Airport
When Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) decided to improve the appearance of its free-standing signs as part of an overall comprehensive signage modernization project, the criteria were clear. The airport needed movable kiosks that were updatable, attractive and durable enough to perform in a busy, crowded environment. Tom Esch, a Senior Civil Engineer and SEGD member (Society of Environmental Graphic Design) at SJC spearheaded the project and wanted a consistent look and overall improved appearance for the airport's signage program.

After a period of thorough testing by Mr. Esch and his team at the airport, APCO's Arcadia Series 3200 kiosks were the perfect solution for several locations with a need to provide on-the-spot information yet with no available wall space. According to Mr. Esch, the system "looks good and it is durable...and performed well during our testing period."

The Arcadia stanchions at the airport are used to display everything from TSA posters to promotions about new concessions and WiFi service. One of the key advantages of the kiosks is that they can be moved to where they are most needed at any given time, making Arcadia the perfection solution for this busy international airport!
APCO News
2010 is not just a New Year, it is a whole New Decade, and an appropriate time for new beginnings.  We are pleased to announce three very positive changes within our organization.
 
Alisha MonroeAlisha Monroe has been named Manager of Business Development. Alisha began work at APCO in the Atlanta office in 2004 and has served as Regional Sales Manager in Orlando and until recently, in Charlotte. Her talent, technical knowledge, energy and work ethic are legendary. We wish her well in her new position.
 
Alisha's return to Atlanta created an opening in Charlotte.  We are Brenda Dunawaypleased to introduce Brenda Dunaway as the new Regional Manager for the Carolinas. Brenda has been in the architectural sign industry 20 years and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in working with facility managers, architects, designers and project teams to make their jobs easier and to provide them with the highest quality products and services. The new office is located in the Southpark area of Charlotte. Our new phone number is 704-365-1278.   
 
Janell PrazakOur presence on the West Coast has been revitalized with the opening of a new APCO office in Los Angeles managed by Janell Prazak. Kevin Immel, the regional manager in San Diego, looks forward to having a coworker in the same time zone! Janell brings with her 15 years of experience in the architectural sign industry and knowledge of all vertical markets including healthcare, education, religious and corporate environments. The new office is located in Santa Monica. You can reach Janell at 310-392-5040.
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