Laird Live

What is Laird Live?

Laird Live is Laird Plastics' educational video series featuring product demonstrations, technical training, and expert interviews with leading manufacturers in the plastics, signage, vehicle wrap, and composite display industries. Hosted by National Accounts Manager James Bailey, Laird Live brings fabricators, sign shops, and OEM customers in-depth product knowledge from brand experts at 3A Composites, 3M, Alumanate, Better Life Technology, Clear Focus, Xanita, and more.

8+Expert presentations
15+Featured material brands
40+North American branches
50+Years industry experience
James Bailey, National Accounts Manager at Laird Plastics and host of Laird Live
Featured Presenter

James Bailey

National Accounts 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.

Sign & Graphic Materials Aluminum Composites Vehicle Wrap Films Sustainable Substrates

Featured Laird Live Presentations

Explore expert presentations on the latest substrates, vehicle wrap films, floor graphics, and composite materials from leading manufacturers. Click any video to watch.

Payton Kellogg-Clarke of Alumanate presents AmeraCore aluminum composite material panels on Laird Live 2:01
Aluminum Composites

Alumanate AmeraCore ACM Overview with Payton Kellogg-Clarke

American-made aluminum composite material panels for signage, architectural, and display applications — featuring 100% U.S. manufacturing and superior printability.

Payton Kellogg-Clarke, Alumanate Nov 9, 2025
Tim Bolton from Xanita and James Bailey from Laird Plastics introduce the new Xanita Fusion Board sustainable fiberboard substrate 5:35
Sustainable Substrates

NEW Xanita Fusion Board with Tim Bolton & James Bailey

Revolutionary sustainable fiberboard substrate for signage, retail display, and exhibition applications — combining eco-friendly construction with high-performance printability.

Tim Bolton, Xanita Nov 9, 2025
James Beattie, Founder and CEO of Xanita, presents Xanita Board sustainable engineered fiberboard on Laird Live 5:35
Sustainable Substrates

Xanita Board Product Spotlight with CEO James Beattie

Xanita Founder & CEO James Beattie details the sustainable engineered fiberboard transforming retail displays, exhibition stands, and signage worldwide.

James Beattie, Xanita Nov 9, 2025
Kristin Swarts of Better Life Technology presents durable floor graphics solutions at PRINTING United on Laird Live 4:08
Floor Graphics

Better Life Technology Durable Floor Graphics with Kristin Swarts

Live from PRINTING United — durable floor graphics solutions for retail, trade shows, and industrial spaces that withstand heavy traffic while delivering high-impact branding.

Kristin Swarts, Better Life Technology Oct 15, 2025
Steve Anderson of 3A Composites presents DISPA, POLAR, SWEDBOARD, and SMART-X at PRINTING United on Laird Live 6:30
Display Materials

3A Composites Presentation at PRINTING United

Steve Anderson of 3A Composites presents innovative and sustainable display materials including DISPA, POLAR, SWEDBOARD, and the new SMART-X — eco-friendly alternatives for signage and exhibition.

Steve Anderson, 3A Composites Oct 20, 2025
3M Print Wrap Film IJ280 vehicle wrap product review on Laird Live 5:05
Vehicle Wrap Films

3M Print Wrap Film IJ280 Review on Laird Live

3M IJ280 vehicle wrap film delivers up to 20% faster installation and superior conformability. Walkthrough of features, benefits, and installation techniques for fleet and commercial wrap projects.

Laird Live Nov 8, 2025
Cody Becker from Clear Focus Imaging presents One Way Vision perforated window films on Laird Live 5:05
Window & Wrap Films

One Way Vision Films with Cody Becker from Clear Focus

Cody Becker from Clear Focus Imaging explains how perforated One Way Vision window films work in vehicle wraps, building graphics, and commercial signage applications.

Cody Becker, Clear Focus Imaging Nov 8, 2025
James Bailey and Eric Kaufman of Laird Plastics explore 3A Composites sustainable display boards GP APEX, DISPA, POLAR, and SWEDBOARD FIBRE 10:16
Display Materials

3A Composites Sustainable Display Solutions

James Bailey and Eric Kaufman explore four 3A Composites display boards transforming signage and fabrication: GP APEX, DISPA, POLAR, and SWEDBOARD FIBRE — performance and sustainability covered in depth.

James Bailey & Eric Kaufman, Laird Plastics Nov 11, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the Laird Live video series.

Laird Live is Laird Plastics' educational video series featuring product demonstrations, fabrication techniques, and expert interviews with manufacturers in the plastics, signage, vehicle wrap, and composite display industries. Episodes are hosted by Laird Plastics National Accounts Manager James Bailey and feature guest experts from leading material brands.
Laird Live covers product demonstrations, fabrication techniques, material properties, installation guides, and trade-show presentations across aluminum composite materials (ACM), sustainable fiberboard substrates, vehicle wrap films, floor graphics, perforated window films, and printable display boards — from manufacturers including 3A Composites, 3M, Alumanate, Better Life Technology, Clear Focus, and Xanita.
Yes. Laird Live includes content for every skill level, from introductory material overviews to advanced fabrication and installation techniques. Each video description identifies the audience and key topics so viewers can choose content matched to their experience.
Yes. Contact the Laird Plastics team through the Contact Us page to suggest topics, products, or fabrication techniques you would like covered in future Laird Live presentations.
New Laird Live videos are added regularly, with major releases following industry events such as PRINTING United and ISA Sign Expo. Subscribe to the Laird Plastics YouTube channel or revisit this page for the latest product demonstrations and expert presentations.
All products featured in Laird Live videos are available through Laird Plastics' North American branch network. Contact your local Laird Plastics branch or request a quote through the website to source 3A Composites, 3M, Alumanate, Better Life Technology, Clear Focus, Xanita, and other featured materials.

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