Product demonstrations, fabrication training, and expert interviews from North America's leading distributor of performance plastics, sign and graphic materials, and composite sheet products.
Laird Live is Laird Plastics' educational video series: product demonstrations, technical training, and manufacturer interviews on plastics, sign and graphic materials, vehicle wrap films, and composite display boards. Hosted by Market Segment Manager James Bailey, it features experts from 3A Composites, 3M, Nekoosa, Primex, Xanita, and other suppliers.
Market Segment Manager, Laird Plastics · Host of Laird Live
Known across the sign and graphics industry as "Professor Bailey," James brings deep technical experience in aluminum composite materials, vehicle wrap films, sustainable display substrates, and printable board products. He partners with leading manufacturers to bring fabricators and sign shops hands-on product knowledge through the Laird Live series.
Explore 17 expert presentations on substrates, adhesives, vehicle wrap films, floor graphics, LED signage, and composite materials from leading manufacturers. Newest episodes are listed first. Click any video to watch.
9:40
Joe Leddy of Nekoosa joins James Bailey at PRINTING United Expo 2026 to explain NextBond®, a UV-cured, solvent-free adhesive, plus RTape application tapes and the Nekoosa Bucks rewards program.
4:15
Dennis Concepcion of Primex and James Bailey cover Prime Bubble-X® co-extruded polypropylene board, with its air-bubble core and smooth, corona-treated skins, plus Primex's polypropylene synthetic paper.
7:15
Eric Kaufman of 3A Composites and James Bailey walk through the FOME-COR® foam board line, what sets each option apart, and what GATOR-CELL™ Technology means for fabricators and print shops.
6:44
Cassey Scoffield (Continental Grafix) and James Bailey walk through Day/Night films, Extreme media, Two-Way Vision films, and window, wall, and floor film solutions for high-impact graphics.
1:12
Highlights from the Laird Plastics Vancouver open house: a live car wrap demonstration, supplier partner displays, hands-on training, and product demos at the 40,000 sq. ft. Langley, BC facility.
5:46
The first Laird Live episode from ISA Sign Expo 2026 demonstrates G-Floor® Graphic 3-mil sheet flooring, with installation tips and durability for retail, trade show, and commercial spaces.
5:45
Jay Kroll (General Formulations) and James Bailey walk through window, wall, and floor film solutions and the product training programs that support installer confidence and material selection.
8:08
Doug Driscoll of G2G Lighting and James Bailey show how LED lighting improves brightness, efficiency, service life, and consistent illumination in channel letters and architectural signage.
8:25
Eric Kaufman of 3A Composites traces the history of ALUCOBOND®, DIBOND®, and MONARCH® aluminum composite panels and when to specify each. Live at ISA Sign Expo 2026.
10:16
James Bailey and Eric Kaufman of 3A Composites explore four display boards (GP APEX™, DISPA®, POLAR™, and SWEDBOARD® FIBRE), covering performance and sustainability.
4:55
Cody Becker from Clear Focus Imaging explains how perforated One Way Vision window films work in vehicle wraps, building graphics, and commercial signage.
5:35
Xanita Founder & CEO James Beattie details the sustainable engineered fiberboard used in retail displays, exhibition stands, and signage.
5:35
Tim Bolton of Xanita and James Bailey introduce Xanita Fusion Board, a sustainable fiberboard substrate for signage, retail display, and exhibition applications.
2:01
American-made aluminum composite panels for signage, architectural, and display applications from Alumanate, manufactured in Houston, Texas.
5:05
3M says Print Wrap Film IJ280 installs up to 20% faster than previous films. A walkthrough of features, conformability, and installation techniques for fleet and commercial wraps.
4:08
Live from PRINTING United, Kristin Swarts of Better Life Technology explains how durable floor graphics hold up under heavy traffic in retail, trade show, and industrial spaces.
6:30
Steve Anderson of 3A Composites presents DISPA®, POLAR™, SWEDBOARD®, and the new SMART-X as eco-friendlier display and signage materials.
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