(Painesville, OH) March 1, 2010 – Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products Division, a leading provider of digital media, screen print and cut vinyl products to the sign and graphics industry, and Graphics Materials International (GMI) announced a new distribution agreement today.

GMI is an innovative graphic solutions leader offering media solutions for every aspect of the computer-aided sign making and graphic arts market. Through its network of specialized distribution channels, GMI will begin offering the full range of Avery Graphics cast and calendered pressure-sensitive adhesive digital, screen, reflective and cut vinyl films and overlaminates in the United States today. 

GMI’s website, price list, catalog, and brochure have been updated to include Avery Graphics products.

Avery Graphics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from promotional graphics such as signage, labels, exhibits, display and bus-wrap markings and vehicle graphics to long-term, durable applications like fleet markings, backlit signs and RV color systems.

Avery Dennison continues to add value to the wider graphics industry through a range of training and education programs and new product development to meet the demands of existing and emerging technologies. With the largest range of products to service all digital printing technologies, screen print and computer cut signage applications, Avery Dennison offers the graphics industry the widest spectrum of products and highest levels of customer service.

For more information on Avery Graphics products, pricing or roll sizes, printers can visit www.averygraphics.com to locate a distributor (on the Partner Page) or contact Avery Dennison at 800-282-8379 for additional product information.

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Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products Division features a broad range of products for digital printing, traditional printing technologies, reflective and cut signage applications. Its products are used in applications ranging from promotional graphics such as signage, labels, exhibits, displays and bus-wrap markings to long-term, durable applications such as fleet markings, backlit signs, vehicle striping and graphics. The Division is a part of Avery Dennison Corporation, a FORTUNE 500® company based in Pasadena, California, with 2009 sales of $6 billion and operations in over 60 countries.  The Company’s products include pressure-sensitive labeling materials; retail apparel ticketing and branding systems; RFID inlays and tags; office products; specialty tapes; and a variety of specialized labels for automotive, industrial and durable goods applications.  For more information on the Graphics & Reflective Products Division, visit www.averygraphics.com. Certain third party trademarks and tradenames used herein are the property of their respective owners.

ABOUT GMI

Celebrating over 20 plus years in the graphic arts and sign industry, Graphic Materials International (GMI) is part of a privately-held manufacturing company with locations in California, Nevada, Illinois and Georgia. GMI continues to be the innovative graphic solutions leader by offering media solutions that accommodate every aspect of the burgeoning computer-aided sign making and graphic arts market. A master converter of cast, calendered and specialty films used for these industries, GMI continues to value relationships with only the highest quality suppliers to meet increased company and customer requirements. GMI’s Mojave Digital Media products are sold through highly qualified distribution channels worldwide. Additional information can be found at www.gmintl.com