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Feature |
Application |
Ingersoll Cutting Tools |
Colorwave Graphics provided
trade show graphics for Ingersoll Cutting Tools.
The graphics were used for Ingersoll's participation in the 2010
International Machine Tool Show, held at McCormick Place in Chicago. |
Advanced Machine |
Colorwave Graphics provided Advanced Machine and Engineering Co.
with
tradeshow graphics and a Duo Mercure display unit for the 2010
International Machine Tool Show, which was held at McCormick Place in
Chicago. For more information about the Duo Mercure
click here to view a
video. |
Bus 1 |
Bus 2 |
Bus 1 Completed |
The City of Rockford Human
Health Services Dept. awarded a contract to Colorwave Graphics to
produce five sets of alcohol prevention posters being displayed throughout
Rockford Public Schools. The poster designs were created by the City and,
with technical assistance from Colorwave, were later revised and applied
to two RMTD buses. |
Stage Props |
Colorwave Graphics was
contracted by Colin Kurtis Advertising & Design to create 3-dimensional
puzzle pieces to be used as props for a local television commercial. The
requirement was to make each puzzle piece appear heavy and the actors were
to simulate this as they performed. |
Crusader (Prod./Install.) |
Crusader (Before/After) |
Colorwave Graphics designed
and installed way-finding signage throughout the two Crusader Community
Health facilities in Rockford, Illinois. The first gallery of photos shows
the production and installation process.
The second gallery shows what
each area of the facility looked before and after the Vista way-finding
signs were installed. For more information on this and other methods of
way-finding signage please contact Mike at Colorwave M-F 8:00am to 5pm.
|
Nash Recreation Center |
Colorwave Graphics was
contracted by Gommel Design to design a photocomposition and supply
installation support for the newly decorated interior at the Nash
Recreation Center in Oregon, Illinois. |
Hamilton Sundstrand |
Display graphics were
installed in the factory at Hamilton Sundstrand's Harrison Avenue
facility. A photocomposition wall mural is the centerpiece of the display
with customer logo panels on each side. The Hamilton Sundstrand logo, on
clear plexiglass, is mounted on stand-offs over the mural. A snap-framed
poster is also mounted on one of the side walls.
The four pedestals placed on the floor support Hamilton Sundstrand
products. |
The Corner Market |
The
Colorwave team installs a 36 foot long graphic at The Corner Market on
Weaver Road in Rockford. Other back-lit window graphics and vinyl
lettering were installed throughout the interior as well. |
Rockford First Vehicle
Wrap |
The winter weather is of no
concern when applying vehicle graphics at Colorwave. The indoor vehicle
wrap bay is large enough to drive cars, trucks or trailers inside the
facility at a comfortable 68 degrees. Temperature control is an important
factor to ensure the 3M vinyl material adheres properly to maximize
product lifespan. |
Motorized Retractable
Banners |
Colorwave's new motorized
retractable banner units provide a solution for a number applications not
limited to stage backdrops, video screens, window shades, concert events,
product promotions, seminars, unveiling events, annual sales meetings,
corporate programs, celebrations, special events... |
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours |
Colorwave, in
collaboration with Schwalbach Creative Services, provided various interior
visuals for Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, in Beloit, Wisconsin. The
project included the company's history timeline, which was presented as a
multi-dimensional collage with flame polish acrylic, free form graphics,
vinyl lettering and 2D images.
Other visuals included routed
cursive lettering in various locations throughout the facility. Water jet routed brushed & polished aluminum for
podiums in the auditorium. Photographs mounted on stand-offs for
hallways, conference rooms and the Culinary Theater. Pole banners also
enhanced the roadway leading to the facility. |
Chamber Golf Outing |
Colorwave won 1st prize for
the most original display at this years Rockford Chamber Golf Event held
at Forest Hills Country Club. Themed after the popular file, Caddy Shack,
Colorwave's "Color Shack" challenged golfers to a chipping contest to win
Noonan's College Fund. - June 2009 |
Orion - Balance Design |
Orion, specializing in agricultural lighting and fluorescent technology,
was the installation site. Manitowoc, Wisconsin is where the 60,000 square
foot facility is located and Colorwave Graphics installed a variety of
graphics throughout the space. - May 2009 |
Noonan's Bar & Grill |
Noonan's Bar & Grill at
Rockford Park District's Aldeen Golf Club is now adorned with a scenic
panorama of Aldeen's 18th fairway and green as well as a large close-up
view of green grass. Noonan's is named after the character, Danny Noonan,
from the film, "Caddy Shack." Don't miss the movie memorabilia at
Noonan's. "Cinderella Story," "Be the Ball" and "It's easy to grin when
your ship comes in..." are just a few of the familiar lines which have
become synonymous with this well-know comedy classic. - April 2009 |
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Rockford
First
vinyl lettering |
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Rockford
First
wall mural |
Rockford
First
suspended banners |
The latest wall mural and
vinyl lettering project comes from The Larson Group and was installed at The
First Assembly of God Church. Vinyl lettering served as way-finding
directions to classroom areas with a 10 ft. x 12 ft. black & white
photo of children centered on a brightly colored wall.
In addition, a larger 19 ft. x
10 ft. black and white image of a family was installed in the church
narthex, which also complimented the color contrast with the newly painted
walls.
Designer Jeff Larson continued the black and white
theme throughout the narthex with four two-sided banners, which were
suspended from the ceiling. - February 2009 |
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Acculynx Trade Show Display |
Colorwave Graphics, LLC was contracted by Acculynx to develop a 20-foot
inline display solution for promoting their construction management
software via live demonstration kiosks during the International Roofing
Expo in Las Vegas. Colorwave was also asked to develop an
attention-getting concept, which involved rotating lights for the marquee
and colorful graphic panels for the
ExpoSpace modular display. The
outer-most panels can also be removed for conversion to a smaller 10 foot display area. -
January 2009
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Woodward Cafeteria |
Woodward Facilities Dept. hired Colorwave Graphics to provide a
variety of signage to compliment the company's newly constructed
cafeteria decor. Wall anchors, ceiling clips and adhesive-backed
materials were used at various eatery stations to provide visual
identity. - December 2008 |
|
Custom Playgrounds, Inc. |
Colorwave Graphics, LLC designed, printed and applied large colorful
graphic elements to a 53 foot equipment trailer for Custom Playground
Inc. The entire vehicle wrap is made of a weather-proof durable vinyl
material with UV protection. - November 2008 |
|
Waterman
State Bank |
Historical photos were
scanned, retouched and enhanced with a sepia tone coloring effect to
resemble an aged appearance; all done in the Colorwave Graphics image
editing department. The images were then enlarged to approximately 23
feet wide by 7 feet tall and installed by the Colorwave Graphics
installation specialists. September 2008 |
|
Park District
Banner |
Three individual banners were
produced to make up the Rockford Park District logo. The banner was
printed on 15 oz. Viewlite Pro, which is a back-lit material allowing
the logo to be illuminated at night. August 2008 |
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Riverfront Museum Park |
Visual improvements were made to the Riverfront Museum Park lobby by
constructing angled panels, which were divided into segments. Sections
were designed for visuals, dry-erase, bulletins and brochure racks.
Each sections allows the customer to insert changeable graphics and
make updates whenever needed. - June 2008 |
|
Janesville Design & Dev. |
Hanging translucent
graphic images, vinyl lettering on clear acrylic signage and a
custom-made tower greet visitors to the Janesville Design &
Development Center. Janesville, WI - June 2008 |
|
Eclipse Banner |
This photo gallery provides a step-by-step visual example of a typical
banner installation.
Eclipse Innovative Thermal Solutions, Rockford, IL - April 2008 |
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Woodward Medical Valves |
Wall
and floor graphics were installed at Woodward Governor's Medical Valve
Clean Room to provide employees and visitors with a directional work
flow with visuals designed by Colorwave Graphics. Woodward Governor,
Rockford, IL - April 2008 |
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Ingersoll Cutting Tools |
Motorized retractable banners, and free-standing partitioned wall
sections
Ingersoll Cutting Tools, Rockford, IL -
February 2008
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Beloit City Center |
Wall murals with vinyl cut
lettering, backlit displays and various display structures. Click on
the thumbnail image to see a before & after photo gallery.
Beloit City Center, downtown Beloit, WI - December 2007 |
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Stockholm Inn |
Carl Larsson painting reproductions. Stockholm Inn expansion
- December 2007 |
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Rockford Cardiology |
Way finding signage. Rockford
Cardiology new facility installation - November 2007 |
|
Beloit Iron Works |
A 3-story banner (70'x45')
covers the east side of the factory. A 80' x 40' black & white vintage
banner, located on the river near the former foundry, was installed as a
tribute to the "factory laborer." Smaller pole banners were also
installed, which provide an overall pleasing visual enhancement to the
city of Beloit. Beloit Iron Works, Beloit Wisconsin - November 2006 |
