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Local Company, TKO Graphix, Exhibits at the Expanded Work Truck Show®

March 3, 2011

Plainfield, IN — Large-format graphics company, TKO Graphix, will be exhibiting at the NTEA Work Truck Show®, at booth #4078. The show runs March 7-10, 2011, at the newly expanded Indiana Convention Center.

The Work Truck Show is North America’s largest work truck event. Produced annually by the NTEA, it brings together vocational trucks and transportation equipment from Classes 1–8, including chassis, bodies, components and accessories. The annual Work Truck Show is held in a different city every year, and has never returned to the same location two years in a row, however, the show will return to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the next two years.

“Indianapolis has been an excellent location for The Work Truck Show. We’ve broken attendance records the last two times we’ve held the event there,” says Steve Sill, NTEA convention chairman and president of Aspen Equipment Co. (Bloomington, MN). “The Indiana Convention Center’s expansion coincides with the growth of our event. We’re very excited to be back in Indianapolis for the next two years.”

Among other events, the Green Truck Ride-and-Drive at the The Work Truck Show® 2011 will be the largest in the event’s history, with 22 hybrid, alternative fuel (including pure electric), and high-efficiency diesel work trucks available for attendees to drive. Additional green commercial vehicles will provide equipment demonstrations in a stationary display area, adjacent to the outdoor Ride-and-Drive course.

Established in 1964, the NTEA is the leading association supporting the work truck and trailer industry. The Association currently represents nearly 1,600 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to the Association. The NTEA provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces The Work Truck Show®. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and a government relations office in Washington, DC.

If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview with Tom Taulman, contact Randy Clark at 317-271-1398 or rclark@tkographix.com. Editor’s Note: For additional press resources, please visit the Online Pressroom.

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TKO Graphix Merges With Two Local Sign Companies

November 4, 2010

TKO Graphix President, Tom Taulman II, announced this week the merging of Plainfield Sign and Elite Sign Company, Inc. with TKO Graphix. The two central Indiana firms will operate under the newly-formed TKO Graphix subdivision, Plainfield Sign.

The merger allows TKO Graphix to offer additional services, such as architectural, illuminated, and dimensional signs to its national market. TKO believes the strategy will bring new contracts to central Indiana and expand the opportunities and capabilities of all three organizations. Taulman said, “We’ve all worked together for 25 years, and with the current economic realities, it just makes since to house all of us in TKO’s 50,000 square-foot facility.”

Plainfield Sign, founded in 1969, maintains up to seven employees with annual revenues averaging $400,000. President Lee Faulkner brings 35 years of award-winning multimedia and carved signs experience to TKO Graphix. Faulkner will continue to serve as manager of Plainfield Sign.

Elite Sign Company, Inc., owned and operated by Ron Long for 29 years, staffs six employees with annual revenues over $500,000. While the company will operate within TKO Graphix’s Plainfield Sign subdivision, Elite will also continue as a separate company to service their existing customers. Long will supervise electrical sign installation for Plainfield Sign / TKO Graphix.

If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview with Tom Taulman II, contact Randy Clark at 317-271-1398 or rclark@tkographix.com.

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Mishawaka Resident Wins TKO Graphix 25-Year Anniversary Sweepstakes

October 1, 2010

Congratulations to Michele Jurkaites of Mishawaka, Indiana, for winning TKO Graphix's 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes $500 Simon Malls Gift Card. TKO President, Tommy Taulman, randomly drew Jurkaites's name from several contestants who signed up for TKO's Brandwire Newsletter on Friday, October 1, 2010.

The sweepstakes was promoted via TKO's website, social media outlets, and word-of-mouth. More plans to be announced for TKO's 25 years in business.

TKO Launches New Blog

July 23, 2010

TKO's Brandwire now has a blog, which will focus on the fleet and vehicle graphics industry, event planning, business management, and social media, among other subjects familiar to TKO Graphix. The blog is hosted on the micro blogging platform, Tumblr, so users on the Tumblr network can follow TKO's Brandwire. View our latest story, and check back for more discussion and useful tips.

Local Company Partners With Global Firm

August 31, 2010

Saatchi & Saatchi, a global advertising agency with offices in over 80 countries, has contracted TKO Graphix to design, manufacture and install vehicle graphics for their latest campaign, in association with Toyota, featuring the Indianapolis Colts.

According to Tracey White, design department manager at TKO Graphix, “The challenge was to design an eye-catching, fun wrap that showed the strength of the Colts organization, drawing attention to the various Toyota models.” White further explained, “We also had to accomplish this for seven different vehicles, each with different base colors.”

TKO Launches New Blog

July 23, 2010

TKO's Brandwire now has a blog, which will focus on the fleet and vehicle graphics industry, event planning, business management, and social media, among other subjects familiar to TKO Graphix. The blog is hosted on the micro blogging platform, Tumblr, so users on the Tumblr network can follow TKO's Brandwire. View our latest story, and check back for more discussion and useful tips.

TKO Supporting West Coast Tacos Homelessness Bites Campaign

July 14, 2010

TKO Graphix is supporting the West Coast Tacos Homelessness Bites Campaign initiative to feed the needy at The Salvation Army in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. TKO employees, friends, family, and associates are purchasing tacos and donating the funds to West Coast Tacos for their distribution and Salvation Army appearance this coming Sunday, July 18th, at 5pm.

  • What: West Coast Tacos Homelessness Bites Campaign
  • Where: Salvation Army, 540 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • When: Sunday, July 18th, 2010, 5pm

To be a part of this event, and to purchase a taco — or tacos — for the homeless, contact Randy Clark at 317-271-1398 #227, or rclark@tkographix.com.

West Coast Tacos is an urban food movement native to Southern California, catering to the Indianapolis market. Owned and operated by Trent Davis, John Ban, and Arnold Park, WCT have created a large Indy presence in a short time-span. They serve a unique Korean-style taco composed of various meats and styles from their mobile truck. They primarily operate in front of the Cardinal Fitness in Broadripple for dinner and from downtown at lunchtime.

Keep up with West Coast Tacos latest news via their web outlets below.


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TKO Graphix on Facebook

July 07, 2010

TKO Graphix has created a page with the largest social network in the world, Facebook. This is in addition to a very active Twitter and Flickr presence; TKO’s Facebook activity promises to further connect TKO Graphix with friends and associates in the local and national community. Become a fan of TKO Graphix or “Like Us” at facebook.com/tkographix.

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TKO Graphix Adds TruGreen National Account,
Expands Work Force

June 24, 2010

Plainfield, IN, June 22, 2010 — The President of TKO Graphix, Tom Taulman II announced this week that the large-format graphics company has called back workers and fulfilled more than 30 new jobs after being contracted by the national lawn care provider, TruGreen. TKO Graphix will be producing and installing vehicle graphics for over 6,000 TruGreen service vehicles throughout the U.S. and Canada. The job includes 221 TruGreen branch locations and is estimated to take six months to complete.

“We have taken great care in the preparation and logistics of this large job. The graphic installation alone requires four phases and up to ten teams of installation crews spread throughout the country,” — Denny Smith, VP of Operations for TKO Graphix

TruGreen is a member of the ServiceMaster® Family of Brands. The ServiceMaster Company is a Fortune 500 service firm that currently employs more than 40,000 people nationwide. ServiceMaster provides service to residential and commercial customers in the United States, where they serve 10.5 million homes and businesses each year.

If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview with Tom Taulman, contact Randy Clark at 317-271-1398.

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TKO to Exhibit at Hot Rod and Restoration Trade Show, Indianapolis, IN

February 22, 2010

TKO is to exhibit at the 12th annual Hot Rod and Restoration Trade Show taking place on March 11-13, 2010, in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indiana Convention Center. From booth #408, TKO will showcase their growing Motorsports and Racing Graphics division to the hotrod and restoration industry.


For more information about the show, visit hotrodshow.com.

TKO Graphix to exhibit at upcoming PRI Show in Orlando, FL

October 13, 2009

TKO Graphix will be exhibiting at the 2009 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Orlando, FL.

The PRI Trade Show is in its 22nd year and is one of the largest trade shows catering to the racing industry. The show is to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL starting December 10th through the 12th. The show takes up to 1,000,000 square feet of the convention center and provides 1200+ companies the space to display their latest advances in racing products and race engineering. According to Nancy Jarial, Marketing Manager of TKO Graphix —


“This is the perfect show to reintroduce ourselves to the racing industry. We have worked with many race teams and sponsors in our 24 years. This gives us an another opportunity to show our creativity and capabilities as a fleet, vehicle and sign graphics provider for the racing industry.”


TKO Graphix will be exhibiting in booth #1920. For more information about the show,
please visit PRI's website.

Follow TKO on Twitter

September 08, 2009

In revamping tkographix.com once more, we've launched on Twitter to much success. For those who have Twitter accounts, follow us, and we'll follow you. If you don't have an account on one of the most highly rated networks for marketing your business, sign up, and follow us to keep abreast with our latest and finest.

TKO Graphix Awarded Finalist Position in 3M Contest

August 24, 2009

TKO Graphix, based out of Plainfield, was named one of the 25 finalists out of hundreds of entries submitted to 3M's 'Wrap a Rough Wall to Win' contest. Graphics manufacturers were invited to submit their best rough wall wraps for consideration. The field was narrowed to 25 finalists and the winning wrap was then selected by a panel of qualified judges from the Society for Environmental Graphics Design and the Small Business Administration.

To be considered for the contest, a wrap must have incorporated on or both of these 3M products:

  • 3M™ Scotchcal™ Graphic Film for Textured Surfaces IJ8624
  • 3M™ Scotchcal™ Luster Overlaminate 8524

According to TKO Graphix Marketing Manager, Nancy Jarial, “We use IJ8624 for our textured surfaces because of its superior performance and durability. The print detail and quality is much greater than what can be achieved by hand-painting. It is also more cost effective.” She also added, “The textured surface graphics we installed for O'Reilly Auto Parts were located on the drag strip wall of the O'Reilly Raceway Park. First and foremost‚ our customer wanted durability and ease of replacement. The IJ8624 delivers both. In addition to providing name recognition‚ the textured surface graphics lends itself to fast replacement of damaged graphics even in inclement weather.”

Judging criteria for the 3M contest included the aesthetic appeal of the wrap, use of space and the professionalism of the installation and the impact or expected impact of the wrap for the end user/brand owner.

TKO Graphix, a 3M Scotchprint® Graphics Authorized Manufacturer, is a full-service, large format graphics company servicing the fleet, vehicle, retail, event, tradeshow and OEM industries. For over 24 years, TKO Graphix has helped companies nationwide with comprehensive graphic solutions to build their brands. TKO Graphix produces a variety of products for both indoor and outdoor, promotional and permanent uses.

TKO on Flickr

August 11, 2009

Our vast portfolio of Vehicle and Fleet Wraps and decals are now a part of the Flickr community. We’ve also published our Tradeshow and Event Graphics portfolio pieces. Our work has garnered a lot of attention, so take a look at our Flickr page and enjoy!

TKO Re-launches

June 11, 2009

We're proud to announce our new, fresh look. Feel free to browse what's new and contact us with how we're doing. Also, we now offer complete online ordering for our fulfillment customers. Thanks for stopping by, and we look forward to hearing from you.

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