Need a better wind direction indicator? Get a Century Wind Arrow.

This extremely durable yet lightweight wind direction indicator is highly visible and reacts swiftly to changing wind directions. Century manufactures the wind arrow from field proven materials that have been used in the oil patch for years with great success. The wind arrow is an all in one unit with the mounting bracket included. Installation is a breeze; you just screw the end of the threaded pivoting rod into a 1/2” coupling. The Century wind arrow may also be customized with your company logo printed on the body of the unit with highly durable UV resistant ink.

Arrow Mounting Bracket

The mounting bracket is constructed using aluminum strap, stainless steel rod, and hardware to ensure the maximum outdoor durability and weatherability.

Arrow Body

HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) is a tough impact resistant material that has great outdoor weatherability. HDPE exhibits good ultraviolet resistance as well as chemical resistance.

Awesome T-Shirt Design

Awesome t-shirt design from our art department.
Call us today to see what we can do for you. Contact us at 1-800-228-4467 and sales@centurygs.com or head over to www.centuryoutfitters.com to check out our customizable designs.

Now's the time to start your summer T-shirt projects

As the last remnants of mild spring weather begin giving way to the heat of summer, it's time to get your company's or organization's t-shirt projects underway.

At Century, we can handle your warm-weather work wear needs, as well as screen printing for summer sports teams and other activities such as golf tournaments, sporting clay shoots, and fishing tournaments. We are also your one-stop shop for the design and production of family reunion tees and other specialty items.

In addition, we can customize a wide variety of novelty items such as beach balls, umbrellas, towels, koozies, and other fun pieces with your summer message or logo.

Contact us at 1-800-228-4467 or sales@centurygs.com to get things started.

GHS is on its way -- are you ready?

The U.N.'s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) will soon become the norm for HAZMAT/HAZCOM signage in North America and elsewhere around the globe. We're gearing up for the switch here at Century Graphics and will be ready to help your company make the conversion.

We've been fielding a lot of questions lately over certain particulars of the GHS, and are using this post to pass on some of the government guideline we have received. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com. We manufacture in-house and service all of North America and overseas, including the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Bakken Shale, and others.

From OSHA memorandum:

When will the GHS be implemented? There is no international implementation schedule for the GHS. It is likely that different national systems/sectors will require different timeframes for GHS implementation. Existing systems will need to consider phase-in strategies for transition from their current requirements to the new GHS requirements.

Several international bodies have proposed implementation goals. The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) and the Intergovernmental Forum for Chemical Safety (IFCS) have encouraged countries to implement the new GHS as soon as possible with a view to having the system fully operational by 2008. The Ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have also said that as many APEC economies as possible should implement, on a voluntary basis, the GHS by 2006. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Tri-national Occupational Safety and Health Group and the NAFTA Pesticides Technical Working Group are discussing the GHS.

Some of the major existing systems have begun discussions about GHS implementation and situational analyses comparing existing requirements to GHS requirements. Some countries are considering harmonization to the greatest extent possible between their national sectors.

What are the benefits? The basic goal of hazard communication is to ensure that employers, employees and the public are provided with adequate, practical, reliable and comprehensible information on the hazards of chemicals, so that they can take effective preventive and protective measure for their health and safety. Thus, implementation of effective hazard communication provides benefits for governments, companies, workers, and members of the public.

The GHS has maximum value if it is accepted in all major regulatory systems for chemical hazard communication. The diversity of hazard definitions is shown in Figures 1.2 and 1.3. The array of domestic and global labels for one product is shown in Figures 4.1 to 4.7. In the USA implementation of the GHS would harmonize hazard definitions and label information among U.S. regulatory agencies (CPSC, DOT, EPA, OSHA, etc.). If the GHS is implemented globally, consistent information will be communicated on labels and SDSs.

How will the GHS impact existing regulations? The GHS is a voluntary international system that imposes no binding treaty obligations on countries. To the extent that countries adopt the GHS into their systems, the regulatory changes would be binding for covered industries. For countries with existing systems, it is expected that the GHS components will be applied within the framework/infrastructure of existing hazard communication regulatory schemes. For example, exceptions and exemptions found in existing regulations would not be expected to change (e.g., transportation of limited quantities).

However, the specific hazard criteria, classification processes, label elements and SDS requirements within an existing regulation will need to be modified to be consistent with the harmonized elements of the GHS. It is anticipated that ALL existing hazard communication systems will need to be changed in order to apply the GHS. For example, in the U.S. EPA and OSHA would be expected to require hazard pictograms/symbols on labels. Canada and the EU would be expected to adopt the GHS pictograms/symbols instead of those currently in use. The transport sector is expected to adopt the changed criteria (LD50/LC50) for the GHS Acute Toxicity Categories 1 - 3. OSHA HCS, WHMIS and the EU would all need to change their acute toxicity criteria.

Understanding the NFPA diamond label

The following NFPA example for Triethylene Glycol is used to explain the standards and codes used on Type 704 diamond labeling. Century Graphics & Sign designs and prints NFPA labels for virtually any application, specializing in oilfield applications.

BLUE - Health Hazard Level

Deadly (4): Very short exposure could cause death or serious residual injury, even if prompt medical attention is given.

Extreme Danger (3): Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury even if prompt medical attention is given.

Hazardous (2): Intense continued exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury unless prompt medical attention is given.

Slightly Hazardous (1): Exposure could cause irritation but only minor residual injury even if no treatment is given.

Normal Material (0): Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of normal combustible materials.

RED - Flammability

Flash point below 73°(F) (4): Will rapidly or completely vaporize at normal temperatures and pressures, or is readily dispersed in air and will burn readily.

Flash point below 100°(F) (3): Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient conditions.

Flash point below 200°(F) (2): Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high temperatures before ignition can occur.

Flash point above 200°(F) (1): Must be preheated before ignition can occur.

Will not burn (0): Materials that will not burn.

YELLOW - Reactivity

May Detonate (4): Readily capable of detonation, explosive decomposition, or reaction at normal temperatures and pressures.

Shock and Heat May Detonate (3): Capable of detonation, explosive decomposition, or reaction at normal temperatures and pressures, but requires a strong initiation source or must be heated under confinement before initiation, or reacts explosively with water.

Violent Chemical Change (2): Normally unstable and regularly undergoes violent decomposition but does not detonate. Also may react violently with water, or may form potentially explosive mixtures with water.

Unstable if Heated (1): Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures, or may react with water with some release of energy, but not violently. Will not burn.

Normally Stable (0): Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and not reactive with water.

WHITE - Special Hazards

We manufacture in-house and service all of North America and overseas, including the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Bakken Shale, and others. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

Field Day cometh!

It's time to order your school's Field Day 2013 T-shirts. The deadline this year is May 6th, 2013, and we've made a few changes to the ordering protocols. The front and back sides of the Field Day flyer are embedded below, and explain the new policies. Feel free to download the flyer for your reference. Courtney is the contact for Field Day shirts again this year. Her info is below. Otherwise, feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

Our latest theater spot

Our latest theater spot, which will be seen in Hollywood theaters beginning in April.

For full details, please call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com. We manufacture in-house and service all of North America and overseas, including the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Bakken Shale, and others.

Full-color RTAs with digital print

At Century, we can print composite color and photo-realistic decals for vehicles and other applications. They are produced on vinyl through digital printing and contour-cut to any shape and to virtually any size. The RTA decals are then installed by hand and finished to perfection.

Below is one of our latest digital RTA projects; trailer graphics for popular Texas Country rockers Creed Fisher and the Redneck Nation Band. As you can see, the colors are vibrant, the contours are perfect, and the material is durable.

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

Printing on Canvas

Century Graphics can print your designs and other artwork onto virtually any size artist's canvas using our HP Scitex FB500 large-format printing system. This video shows the process from beginning to end on a 3x4, extra-smooth canvas:

If you have questions or comments, feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

We're offering great prices on appliqué!

Using a combination of laser and embroidery processes, Century Graphics offers high-end appliqué using a wide variety of attractive, durable materials and clothing.

If you have questions or comments, feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com. We'd be glad to help you with a custom design and product using our appliqué materials and techniques.

Now is the time to get a head start on this year's spirit wear

Even though the first day of spring is still 16 days away, the warm weather here in Texas has inspired us to put together some offers that'll help your school or team get a head start on 2013-2014 spirit wear.

If you want something new, different, and trendy, then you've found the right vendor. Century Graphics & Sign has all the latest designs and garments for any spirit wear project. In addition, we specialize in Field Day shirts and end-of-school-year shirts with the best quality and prices available.

As a added incentive, those who place an order by June will qualify for free freight, and those who order early enough will receive a free cotton spandex monogrammed hoodie.

For full details, please call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com. We manufacture in-house and service all of North America and overseas, including the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Bakken Shale, and others.

Our expo season is about to start

We're looking forward to another fun year of expos and trade shows in 2013. Be sure to come by and see us at the following events. We'll post more dates as we finalize our schedule:

Burmass Tools of the Trade
Feb 28 – March 1 (Midland)
http://www.burmasstools.com/index.php?Page=Agenda

East Texas Oilfield Expo
March 6-7 (Longview)
www.easttexasoilfieldexpo.com

National Safety Council Texas Safety Conference & Expo
April 8-9 (Galveston)
http://tsce.nsc.org/tsce2013/public/enter.aspx

Come see our wares! We manufacture in-house and service all of North America and overseas, including the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Bakken Shale, and others. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

We can print photos or artwork on canvas

Using our large-media imaging equipment, we can print a wide variety of digital art and graphics onto extra smooth painter's canvas. The look this process creates is great for digital artists who want to see their creations represented in a more traditional way. It's also perfect for creating interior design elements where sophisticated visual accents are desired. In fact, the only limit is your imagination.

Just bring us an extra smooth canvas and the art file you'd like printed, and we'll take it from there. Just make sure the file size and resolution is appropriate for the canvas size.

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

Our latest TV Spot

It's all about the apparel!

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

A special offer for February 2013

In case you missed it, we're offering 20 percent off online orders with our T-shirt generator software. The offer is good on orders of $50 or more until the 28th. Choose from a wide variety of custom designs, start from a blank canvas, or upload your own custom design file. The software is a snap to use, so check it out today!

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

From the Century advertising archives

A better, more air-tight endorsement was never given:

We manufacture in-house and service all of North America and overseas, including the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Bakken Shale, and others. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

Our latest radio spot

We'll be running this informational spot in the Midland-Odessa radio market in February. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

We are now listed on shaledirectories.com

To better service both existing and potential oil & gas customers in the Marcellus, Utica, Eagle Ford, Bakken and other shales, we are now listed in multiple categories with a feature page on shaledirectories.com through 2013.

You can check out our page here.

And remember that we are a complete designer and manufacturer of oil and gas signage for companies operating both nationwide and worldwide:

We manufacture in-house and service all of North America and overseas, including the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Bakken Shale, and others. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

We now offer precision appliqué

Using a combination of our laser and embroidery processes, Century Graphics & Sign now offers high-end appliqué using a wide variety of attractive, durable materials.

We're currently working on a video for our online media library which shows the appliqué manufacturing process from beginning to end. In the meantime, check out these great examples of some of the appliqué projects we've done over the past few weeks:

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com. We'd be glad to help you with a custom design and product using our appliqué materials and techniques.

Why Century should be handling your oil & gas signage

At Century Graphics & Sign, we not only support the efforts of the oil and gas industry across North America and worldwide, but we very much consider ourselves to be a part of it.

Firstly, we are located in the epicenter of West Texas oil and gas production; the Permian Basin. It is truthfully said that every company in this part of America, whether energy-related or not, is in the oil business. We take that reality to heart. When the energy industry booms, all the companies surrounding and supporting it also boom. Likewise, when the energy companies struggle, so struggle the rest of us along with them.

Secondly, some of our products are so directly tied to oil and gas production (lease signs, HAZMAT signs, HMIS and NFPA decals, pipeline markers, aerial markers, and the list goes on and on), that we've spent much of the past two decades dedicating the development of our expertise to these services. As a result, we can confidently say that no one knows more about E&P signage than us.

Thirdly, many of our friends, neighbors, and family members are in the oil business. We live in the midst of the proud energy culture. We celebrate its victories, mourn its defeats, strive to educate others as to its value, and cringe at the lies and half-truths perpetuated about it in the media.

So which graphics and sign manufacturer should you choose to produce your oil or gas company's signage? Choose the one who is truly the energy industry's trusted friend and partner. We've been here, and we'll be here when you need us.

We manufacture in-house and service all of North America and overseas, including the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Bakken Shale, and others.

Metallic inks, you say? We can do that

At Century Graphics & Sign, we offer many technological and creative processes that truly set us apart as an industry leader. One of these is our ability to digitally print metallic inks onto certain types of media. Our graphics department includes the Roland VS-540 digital printing system, which -- among other impressive operations -- prints metallic inks with ease.

The VS-540 uses an ingenious mechanical and chemical method to produce a range of metallic looks from true silver, to gold, and anodized looks. The metallic application process begins with a base metallic silver ink which, through different basing and mixing techniques, combines to produce a wide variety of incredible looks. The silver can be printed alone, or layered and combined with other process color formulas to produce everything from gold to the stannic reds, greens, and blues of anodization. This short video shows some of the creative and mechanical process, highlighting the end result:

The look is great for setting your company's or organization's visual images apart, and provides a striking appeal that cannot be ignored.

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

Suddenly, it becomes apparent to us just how much visual content we have on Facebook

Looking back through the photo and art gallery on our Facebook company page, it’s interesting to see just how much content has been archived there over the past few years. Not only is the volume of content noteworthy, however, but the wide variety of product as well:

We’ve been blest to handle a sizeable gamut of product design and manufacturing, especially in the past few years, as we have steadily upgraded our mechanical and creative processes to world-class status. The image above is but a small, thumbnailed sample. See the complete archive for yourself, and give us a ‘like’ while you’re at it:

https://www.facebook.com/centurygs

Century Graphics & Sign manufactures in-house, can customize to suit your needs, and services all of North America and overseas, including the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Utica Shale, Bakken Shale, and others.

We understand branding

One of the biggest concerns expressed to us from new and prospective clients (especially from those who've left our competition out of sheer frustration) is about whether or not we understand, and are capable of following, professional corporate branding guidelines. Our answer is always the same: "Rest easy. We've got you covered."

Entrusting your corporate branding compliance to just anyone can result a myriad of disasters, such as the botched execution of logo and marketing applications, poor production quality, and a loss of co-op dollars. Any or all of these mishaps can lead to missed deadlines, costly re-dos, and the subsequent obligatory poor representation of your company within the public eye. It's a ridiculous headache no one should have to deal with, but it's a daily reality for any company who picks the wrong sign, printing, promotional, and apparel producers to create their products.

At Century Graphics & Sign, we employ a professional marketing, art, and sales staff who comprise the proper training and experience to handle even the most complex and demanding brand applications. When you entrust your project to us, colors will be accurate, layouts will conform to design conventions, and professional branding consistencies will be achieved in every instance. Our proven record of success and decades of experience speak for themselves, so call us today and get your next project done right.

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.