That's right the highest quality, most reliable HDU ever is now made with a minimum of 16% post consumer recycled plastics. Now 16% might not seem like much, but think of it this way. 1 sheet 4'x8' of 1".5" 15lb weighs 60lbs. That means that 9.5 pounds of that sheet is made of up post consumer and post industrial recycled plastics. The very same plastics that are in your recycled water bottles. 9.5 pounds of plastics is equal to about 240 empty water bottles, 240 water bottles not going in to our landfills. Now that is something we are proud of and you should be to.
Oh and one more thing we did all this, and lowered the price at the same time!! Most dependable, Most green and now more cost effective.
If you would like a free sample kit of Sign•Foam3, now with a more environmentally friendly formula, just leave your name, address and phone number, and we'll get one right out to you.
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Thanks Joe!
My info is right at the bottom of this page.
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Joe Scienski (Member # 1701) on :
You bet Joe, it'll go out in the morning!
Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
Ditto Here. Good Job
3rd Dimension Signs 725 Hazel Ave. Canon City CO 81212
Posted by Darcy Baker (Member # 8262) on :
Thanks Joe!
Darcy's Signs Darcy Baker 239 CR 317 Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Posted by Lawrence Armstrong (Member # 8336) on :
Cool stuff! Thanks Joe!
Lawrence Armstrong 1059 Price Rd British Columbia, Canada V9P 2X1 250-954-1469
Posted by Joe Crumley (Member # 2307) on :
Does this change the characteristics of the product. Which is to say, will it render more or less fine detail? And how about the dust. Your product is one of the best for not having as much gritty dust particles. Is priming the same?
Thanks
Posted by Joe Scienski (Member # 1701) on :
You're Welcome to all.. pass the word and we'll keep the samples coming!!!
To Joe, we took just over two years to perfect this formula change and we were not going to do a thing that caused a noticeable change in our material in either machining or finishing. So the real answer is no, you should not notice a any changes whatsoever, but I'll let you guys to me.
Posted by Steve Luck (Member # 5292) on :
Send me a sample too Joe! I love your products.
Sign-cerely, Steve
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Sure...send me a sample.
Raymond Chapman 1907 Ramcon Drive Temple, TX 76504
BTW...these samples are 4' x 8' sheets - right?
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Why is it my butthole tightens everytime someone messes with the formula Posted by Joe Scienski (Member # 1701) on :
Bob, let me try and put your exit anatomy at ease. First thing is MOST often, formula changes are intended to fix an existing problem or issue, which is not the case in this case. The other primary reason to change formula is to adjust to changes in what is available and usable in the raw chemical market, again not an the case here.
We took our time, we have done more R&D on this formulation change than any other single change we have ever made. You will receive the samples shortly I would be more than surprise if you could tell new from old in ANY side by side comparison.
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
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Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
if you send to Canada.
Lettrage Scripsit inc. 3405 boul Losch Saint-Hubert, Qc. Canada J3Y 5T7
thanks!
[ July 29, 2010, 07:35 AM: Message edited by: Elaine Beauchemin ]
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Yes, I'm gonna paint it, and stick it out in the hot sun, then in the snow this winter. A Jennings 17518 32nd Ave E Tacoma, WA 98446
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Joe,
I get it. Can you please send a sample to
Creative Signworks 22 West St. Millbury Ma 01527
Thanks
Posted by Marty Happy (Member # 302) on :
Another Canuck here....
Box 464, Wolseley, SK Canada S0G5H0
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Please shoot a sample my way too.
SherWood Sign 115 Wiggins Road Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Thanks
[ July 29, 2010, 01:04 AM: Message edited by: Dave Sherby ]
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Joe, I'd love a sample please.
Source Signs 5360 Bergen-Op-Zoom Drive Nanaimo, British Columbia Canada V9T-5Y9
thanks a bunch.
Posted by Philip Steffen (Member # 2235) on :
It's worth a try. Please send one my way. Thanks.
Posted by Steve Purcell (Member # 1140) on :
I've always felt that using SignFoam is more environmentally responsible than using redwood or mahogany anyway.
Using recycled material now makes it more so.
Good work, Joe. Posted by Tony McDonald (Member # 1158) on :
Thanks Joe,
Ace Graphics 123 Walnut Terrace Camdenton, Mo. 65020
Posted by Rene Giroux (Member # 4980) on :
I'll give this a try, if you send to Canada, my info is right there.
I have been using nothing but HDU for several years now, except when specified by customers.
Good for you Sign-Foam.
Question: do you have heavier weights than 15lbs and do they also contain recycled plastics in the same proportions ( I rarely use 15lbs...)
thanks
Posted by W. R. Pickett (Member # 3842) on :
...Thanks! W. Pick Ettew. P.O. Box 7241 Richmond, Va. 23221
Posted by Bruce Brickman (Member # 8180) on :
I'll check it out, thanks!
Posted by Kerry Hargraves (Member # 6837) on :
I want to check it out too
Kerry Hargraves Kerry's Signs & Graphics 809 50th Avenue, Unit 6 Oakland, CA 94601-5125
Thanks
Posted by Emile Carle (Member # 4334) on :
Another Canadian would like a sample
Continental Signs Ltd. 9022-20 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6P 1K8
Posted by Sandy Baird (Member # 4773) on :
One more voice from the great white north would like to try it on the cnc machine.
Sandy Baird Windwalker Sign Studio 645 king Street Port Colborne, Ontario Canada, L3K 4H9
Thanks
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
I'd love to try it:
Island Sign 355 Hukilike St #116 Kahului, HI 96732
Posted by Bernie Lohmeyer (Member # 2076) on :
yes I would like to try it to....
Bernman Graphics 813 ellinwood osage city,ks 66523
Posted by Joe Scienski (Member # 1701) on :
To Rene,
Yes the math is consistent throughout the densities. So a 4'x8'x1.5" sheet of 18lb. weighs 72 pounds, 16% of that is 11.5 pounds of green content, which is equal to about 264 water bottles of recycled plastics!!
Posted by Doug Haffner (Member # 12445) on :
Joe, I'd like a sample as well if possible...
Doug Haffner 211 W. Williams Wyoming, Illinois 61491
Thanks!!
Posted by John Duckett (Member # 4505) on :
Thanks! I'd love a sample kit.
John Duckett Strike Creative 202 Crestmont Dr Greenwood, SC 29649
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Me too - and thanks, Joe, for going green.....
Sign Creations 5264 Silver Creek Dr. Lilburn, GA 30047
Posted by stein Saether (Member # 430) on :
Ja takk
Gullskilt AS Holtermanns v 33 a N-7031 Trondheim Norway EUR
email steingull@yahoo.no
phone +4790883206
[ July 29, 2010, 02:39 PM: Message edited by: stein Saether ]
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bob Rochon: Why is it my butthole tightens everytime someone messes with the formula
Ya, what he said. But, I'd like a sample please.
PO Box 877 Newaygo, MI 49337
Posted by Carl Wood (Member # 1223) on :
Joe, looking forward to trying the new version....Thank You
DeSoto Graphics 3572 Evergreen Olive Branch, MS 38654 901-497-3281
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Joe...I'll take one too...but make my sample a 4'x8'x1.5".
[ July 29, 2010, 06:08 PM: Message edited by: Rusty Bradley ]
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
I'll take two of Rusty's sample size.
A Sign of Excellence 1711 Francis Street Carrollton, TX 75006-7330
Posted by Guy H. J. Hilliard (Member # 2529) on :
May I have one to please?
Sawdust and Noise 42 Linkdale Rd. Brampton, ON, Canada L6V 2Y6
A question, water bottles keep being mentioned but water bottles are usually PETG and this is HDU, I take it the recycled material is HDU?
[ July 29, 2010, 08:16 PM: Message edited by: Guy H. J. Hilliard ]
Posted by Jerry Starpoli (Member # 1559) on :
Thanks in advance
Jerry Starpoli Starpoli Signs 589 Milton Tpk. Highland, NY 12528
Posted by Jake Lyman (Member # 3280) on :
Thanks for the samples.
Jake Lyman Lyman Signs 49 State Road Phillipston Ma 01331
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Might as well just send one to everyone in Letterville. Thank you. Shimp Sign 11501 Columbia Park Dr. W. #205 Jacksonville, Fl. 32258
Posted by Joe Scienski (Member # 1701) on :
To Guy Hillard,
Sign•Foam is considered a polyurethane product, and urethane is the primary chemical component however it is just one of many chemicals and polymers used. When looking at why we are only discussing 16% it's because at this point the technology in recycling actual urethane is quite limited. So in order to make a move toward a more green product we had to look to some of the other chemicals used, polyesters and such, which are more readily available and usable in recycled form.
Posted by Joe Scienski (Member # 1701) on :
Thank you to all who have requested sample kits, we will get them out to you right away. I have tried to answer each of your questions as they arose, if I miss anyone please feel free to email me directly at jscienski@signfoam.com.
Also by way of thanks I think we will do a drawing for 2 free sheets of 1.5" 15lb. I will let the post run for another week to allow for others to request samples, the end day Friday we will choose a winner from all those who requested samples.
Thanks again, and good luck to all!!!
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Av. Pontiac, IL 61764 We are really interested to see the new stuff. Thanks in advance for the sample!
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Well then - count me in too!
Address in signature line!
(Don't worry anyone - I NEVER win these types of things) LOL
Posted by Joy Kjer (Member # 3026) on :
I would like to try it. Address is below zip code is 68510
[ July 30, 2010, 05:23 PM: Message edited by: Joy Kjer ]
Posted by Jim Bagaas (Member # 3808) on :
sounds great... hope it is as good as before
jim bagaas 10401 john young parkway orlando,fl. 32837
Posted by Joe Scienski (Member # 1701) on :
Thank you to all who have requested samples... Best of luck in the drawing.. We'll announce the winners this Friday!
Posted by James Chrimes (Member # 5864) on :
I'm in thanks
Jim Chrimes Bacon Graphics 56 Summit Road Newport, NH 03773
Posted by Dennis Raap (Member # 3632) on :
Joe could I get a sample also.
Thanks
Raap Signs 2615 Arthur St Coopersville, MI 49404
Posted by Stefan Brandt (Member # 3564) on :
If you send it even to germany... thanks in advance!
Brandt Werbetechnik Stefan Brandt Kirchweg 6 27404 Hesedorf-Gyhum GERMANY
Posted by Debra Carr (Member # 6986) on :
please send us a sample, too. THANK YOU
Sign Crafters 502 S. Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28792
Posted by Gerald Barlow (Member # 3477) on :
Sounds like interesting stuff. Hope you can include me in the sample send off. Jer/Artworx
Posted by Joe Scienski (Member # 1701) on :
I would like to thank everyone who requested samples of our new more Green Formula Sign•Foam. All your requests are being processed and we will be shipping samples out to you shortly.
And now what you have all been waiting for the winners of the 1.5"x4'x8' 15lb Sign•Foam are....
David Harding, A Sign of Excellence
Dave Sherby, Sherwood Sign
Congratulations to our winners!!! We will contact you shortly to arrange delivery.
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