Healthmark Announces New Wall Graphic for SPDs
Healthmark Industries announces its new Wall Graphic product that increases department communication in a fun and exciting way. Wall Graphics are printed on white, durable, precision cut vinyl and are fade resistant. These removable and reusable wall graphics are easy to apply and are a fun and effective way to communicate messages throughout your department. Wall graphics can be made in a variety of sizes; you can use Healthmark-supplied art, or better yet, your own photos or other graphics. Contact Healthmark to begin the process of designing your custom Wall Graphic. For more information, visit: http://hmark.com/wallgraphic.php?pmc=PR-WallGraph
Source: Healthmark Industries Co., Inc.
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