Car-wrap installers will put their skills to the test during the PDAA Pro Team Relay at booth 7250 at the Printing United tradeshow, October 23 – 25, in Dallas, Texas. The Professional Decal Application Alliance (PDAA) is the premier community for graphics application professionals. Founded in 1976 to raise the visibility and professionalism of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s (SGIA’s) graphics application industry, PDAA provides graphics producers with direct access to qualified, certified installers. The two-day (October 23 and 24) special event will see two-person installer teams competing at a series of testing stations in hopes of ultimately winning $2,000 (USD).
In the PDAA Pro Team Relay at Printing United – the latest iteration of the SGIA Expo produced by SGIA and NAPCO Media – each team must complete four stations in a relay-style format. The first two stations will include a car’s quarter panel and a rivet wall. The third station will challenge installers with a two-panel graphic on a rough-texture surface, while the last station will test alignment skills with two-colour vinyl on acrylic. Judges will monitor the competition at each station both days, and determine which three teams will go head-to-head in the finals at the end of the second day, based on time and quality. The two individuals on the winning team will receive $1,000 each. Participants can register individually, with teams randomly drawn and notified prior to the tradeshow. The first 10 registrants will be paired with a “superstar” installer. Or, individuals can request to be paired with their colleagues after registering.
Along with the competition, PDAA’s booth will include the Wrap Quest Area – an interactive experience for practicing different surface applications with materials from some of Printing United’s exhibiting companies. “PDAA’s Printing United booth is all about showcasing what’s happening now and what’s in store for the installer community in terms of applications and opportunities,” said Ray Weiss, Director of Digital Print Programs, SGIA. “This is a growing market, and SGIA and the PDAA Installers Committee look forward to continuing to help educate and enhance the skills of this community.” PDAA Pro Team Relay participation is $50 per individual, and can be added while registering for Printing United – which is free through to Tuesday, September 10. To learn more and register, please visit www.printingunited.com.
PDAA Pro Team Relay to showcase installers’ skills at Printing United tradeshow
