RTC’s Shelflex offers a wide variety of extruded front rails and dividers to inexpensively organize products on store shelves. Front profiles offer the options of inserting graphics, permanent screened graphics, single or dual channels, and flip-up fronts for additional product information. Dividers feature breakoffs to accommodate various shelf depths. For more information, contact RTC, 2800 Golf Rd., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008; (Tel) 847-640-2400; (Fax) 847-581-8274; (Web) www.rtcind.com.
Midway Displays has introduced two new merchandising components including the My-D 6" Base available to fit 1/4", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" poles. It is great for small lightweight displays and signs. Midway has also introduced the My-D Knock Down 26" Base, providing even more stability and accepting poles up to 1 1/2" in diameter. For more information, contact Midway Displays, 6554 South Austin Ave., Bedford Park, IL 60638; (Tel) 708-563-2323, (Fax) 708-563-2331.
Omnion Technologies has introduced the FlatNeon sign. FlatNeon is real neon without the fragile glass tubes. The design is placed inside the glass and not out in the open where it can be broken. The active device is only 3/8” thick regardless of the area dimensions. Custom sizes are available from 8" x 8" to 24" x 24". For more information, contact Omnion Technologies, Inc., 4400 Martin Moline Road, Millbury, OH 43447; (Tel) 419-255-4275, (Fax) 419-838-7611, (Web) www.omniontech.com.
HMG Worldwide, has entered into a marketing agreement with Pacific Softworks to create "smart" displays using embedded Internet technology. HMG will now offer Internet-enabled displays that will give clients the ability to manage their displays and communicate with consumers at the point of sale. For more information, contact HMG Worldwide, 475 Tenth Ave., New York, NY 10018; (Tel) 212-736-2300; (Fax) 212-564-3395.
Nashville Displays offers the E-900 five-shelf floor unit, available with or without casters. The unit stands 65" high, 19" deep and is available in widths ranging from 24" to 48". Adjustable shelves on 2 1/2" spacing provides flexibility. The display can be customized a powder coat finish. For more information, contact Nashville Display, 1415 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210; (Tel) 615-255-631; (Fax) 615-244-4368; (Web) www.nashvilledisplay.com.
Alpak Manufacturing has introduced "The Resizables," more than 50 stock displays that can be instantly resized to meet all requirements. Alpack also offers custom printing, packing, and drop-shipping. For more information, contact Alpak Manufacturing, P.O. Box 339, Montgomery, NY 12549; (Tel) 914-457-9100, (Fax) 914-457-9983, (Web) www.alpak.com.
Braeside Displays offers the R-33 Series Three Sided Table Frame, available in 3 stock sizes; 4" x 6", 5"x 7" and 8 1/2" x 11". The R-6 Six Sided Table Frame is available in 2 stock sizes; 4" x 6" and 5" X 7". All displays can be custom imprinted. Custom sizes are also available. For more information or a copy of the Company’s catalog featuring over 1200 stock displays, contact Braeside Displays, 795 Bartlett Ave., Antioch, IL 60002; (Tel) 800-837-9888, (Fax) 847-395-1743, (Web) www.braesidedisplays.com.
Kost Klip Manufacturing Ltd. introduces a new line of durable, sleek sign holders with versatile features: holds signs of various thickness and size; no frame to obstruct view of signs; available in 3 styles; available with flat or weighted base; and powder-painted black finish. For more information, contact Kost Klip Manufacturing, (Tel) 800-661-5547, 250-338-1117, (Fax) 250-338-2227, (Web Site) www.kostklip.com.
High Level Interactive Systems offers its Web System with Sound Dome display, for conveniently bringing the internet to the in-store environment. The sound dome on the display allows customers to listen to dynamic a/v presentations without disturbing other customers. The unit may be customized to exact requirements. Leasing options are available. For more information, contact High Level Interactive Systems, 4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Studio City, CA 91604; (Tel) 818-769-7700; (Fax) 818-769-7133.
Dimensional Visions Inc., the provider of HALOGraphix DV3D Animotion marketing communication solutions, is launching its Ultra DV3D Digital Design Process, developed to dramatically increase the realism of DV3D visual effects. For more information, contact Dimensional Visions, 2301 W. Dunlap, Phoenix, AZ 85021; (Tel) 602-997-1990, (Fax) 602-997-5658; (Web Site) www.DV3D.com.
Elwood Packaging, offers stock corrugated displays available in white, red, blue and black. Header cards can be litho laminated, silk screened, or direct printed. For more information, contact Elwood Packaging, Inc., 5200 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60644; (Tel) 888-442-4856, (Web) www.elwoodbox.com.
Nimlok has launched a line of displays for a wide range of P.O.P applications including interactive kiosks, showcases, and permanent showroom displays. The system offers easy assembly, changeable graphics and reconfiguration options. Constructed of Nimlok’s aluminum extrusion system, they are available as stock kits or may be custom designed. For more information, contact Nimlok Co., 7420 N. Lehigh Ave., Niles, IL 60714 (Tel) 800-233-8870, (Fax) 847-647-2044, (Web) www.nimlok.com
Art-Phyl Creations offers Displaywall 2000, a modular plastic panel display system. The versatile display vehicle can be used to showcase products in all types of retail outlets and showroom installations. APC’s design staff can solve merchandising problems utilizing a large selection of stock display components. For more information, contact Art-Phyl Creations, P.O. Box 5457, Hialeah, FL 33014; (Tel) 305-624-2333, (Fax) 305-621-4093, (Web) www.art-phyl.com.
Gamma Technologies, Inc. has introduced its Gamma Supersun 1050 Outdoor Electronic Sign Series. The LED lamp comes in red, green, yellow, blue and white. The sign features one line, two lines and full matrix for text, graphic and animation. The character height starts at 9” and up. For more information, contact Gamma Technologies, 6959 North West 82nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33166; (Tel) 305-477-7567, (Fax) 305-477-7637.
Multi Vision Technologies Ltd. offers its VideoPrint Technology, based on a patented process that produces multiple graphic images in a stand-alone POP device. It comes in a variety of standard POP products: ActiveShelftalker, ActiveRound Clock, ActiveCounter Display, ActiveRound Display, ActivePoster, ActiveCombo Wall Display, ActiveTake One Display and ActiveCounter Clock. This new visual medium is simple to install and maintain and features easy-to-replace graphics, keeping per promotion costs down. For more information, contact Multi Vision Technologies Ltd., 275 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016-1101; (Tel) 877-2-MVT-USA, 212-972-7872, (Fax) 212-972-7879.
Voice Express Corp., has introduced a new line of audio P.O.P. display products. In addition to shelf talkers (push button and motion sensor models available), the Company has introduced a patented Voice-Over product designed to add a personal sales pitch to any literature rack or counter sign. For more information, contact Voice Express, 42 Oak Avenue, Tuckahoe, NY 10707; (Tel) 914-395-1010, (Fax) 914-395-1079, (Web) www.voice-express.com.
Drytac Corp. has introduced Ferro, a lightweight 10 mil white magnetic receptive material that is coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Its applications include exhibits and displays, and it can be used virtually anywhere a magnetic receptive surface is required. For more information, contact Drytac Corp., 5383 Glen Alden Drive, Richmond, VA 23231; (Tel) 888-622-3236, (Fax) 800-622-8839; in Canada (Tel) 905-660-1748, (Web) www.drytac.com.
International Paper has launched GatorLite board, which is less expensive than Gatorfoam. It has also introduced new sheet sizes for Gatorfoam, to save the time and expense of cutting down the original 48-inch by 96-inch Gatorfoam sheets. The new standard sizes are: 24-inch by 36-inch; 32-inch by 40-inch; and 40-inch by 60-inch. For more information, contact International Paper Graphic Arts Boards, P.O. Box 1839, Statesville, NC 28687; (Tel) 800-438-1701, (Web Site) www.gatorfoam.com.
Polyplastic Forms Inc. supplies plastic fabricated point of purchase displays globally to retail stores. With unlimited manufacturing capabilities, taking an idea from paper to a finished product is Polyplastic’s specialty. Whether the plastic is colored, clear, frosted, tinted, bent, cut, glued, welded, big or small, Polyplastic will fill the order on time and within budget. For more information, contact Polyplastic Forms, 49 Gazza Blvd., Farmingdale, NY 11735; (Tel) 1-800-428-POLY, (Fax) 516-249-8504, (Web) www.PolyplasticForms.com.
Dande Plastics, Inc. is a leading custom extruder. On-site precision tooling by its skilled and experienced technicians allows it to build customers’ tools to exact specifications. Engineering will work with customers’ concepts, designs and specifications to develop a product that meets the accurate dimensions and tolerances to ensure correct interface with matching parts. For more information, contact Dande Plastics, P.O. Box 4007, Dunellen, NJ 08812; (Tel) 732-968-9444, 800-448-8947, (Fax) 732-968-5036.
Infrared of New Jersey offers two versions of its economical traffic sensor, which are ideal for counting people and monitoring traffic patterns at kiosks, and P.O.P. displays. The sensors incorporate a pyroelectric motion detector, Fresnel optics, and electronics in a compact, panel mounting, plastic housing. The sensor is compact and lightweight. For more information, contact Infrared of New Jersey, 77 East Halsey Rd., Parsippany, NJ 07054; (Tel) 973-428-8485, (Fax) 973-428-8218, (Web) www.irnj.com.
Banners Plus is Canada’s largest banner producer and the official sign supplier to the Molson Indy. Banners Plus specializes in mid-size production runs at an economical cost. For more information, contact Banners Plus, (Tel) 905-881-0333, 800-263-0493, (Web) www.BannersPlus.com
Stor-Rite offers a 4-tier roll around stock display. This unit measures 18-1/4" x 17-3/4" x 53" and is black powder coated. The load capacity is 250 lbs. and there is one sign channel per tier. For more information, contact Stor-Rite, a Division of E-B WireWorks Co., Inc., 1350 Sanders Avenue, SW, Massillon, OH 44647; (Tel) 800-832-6967, (Fax) 330-830-3048, (Web Site) www.ebdisplay.com
W.K. Hillquist Inc. produces display components including 10 different turntables; 35 plastic display hooks; hinges; J-Bar; and eyeglass holders. Custom injection molding and complete mold making are offered. For more information, contact, W.K. Hillquist Inc., 37 Executive Drive, Hudson, NH 03051; (Tel) 603-595-7790, (Fax) 603-595-1451, (Web site) www.retaildisplays.com.
Westedge, Inc. has introduced Acryl-Knob, a patented acrylic knob for plastics fabrication, recommended for use on bulk food bins, pastry cases, displays and exhibits. It solvents-cements in seconds which eliminates the need to drill holes for cabinet knobs that require screws or threaded fasteners. Acryl-Knobs are one inch in diameter and ergonomically designed to fit perfectly between the thumb and forefinger. For additional information and a free sample of the Acryl-Knob, contact Westedge, Inc., 4 Viscaino Way, San Rafael, CA 94903; (Tel) 415-492-0272, (Fax) 415-492-0274, (Web) www.westedge.com.
Advantech Technologies has introduced the PPC-150T, a 15" Panel PC. The unit’s advantages include: 15" 1024 x 768 color LCD touch screen; unique two-module construction for easy LCD upgrading; and 14" panel PC pricing. The system is designed for kiosks, and point of transaction applications. For more information, contact Advantech, 15375 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618; (Tel) 949-789-7178, (Fax) 949-789-7179, (Web) www.advantech.com.
ANI-Motion, Inc. produces displays featuring fabric animated motion technologies. This is accomplished by using durable fiber optics, various light sources, and solid state programmable electronics resulting in a dazzling, colorful display at the surface of fabric. Animations can "jump" from one location to another and interact with each other. For more information, contact ANI-Motion, Inc., 950 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017-7026; (Tel) 610-954-0900, (Fax) 610-954-5168, (Web site) www.animot.com.
Crown Roll Leaf has introduced Retail-Vision Pixel-Grafx for high retail visibility at a fraction of the cost of holograms. It’s available in dozens of dazzling patterns for all types of packaging, and p.o.p. applications. For more information, or to order a Retail-Vision Pixel-Grafx Swatchbook, contact Crown Roll Leaf, Inc., (Tel) 800-631-3831, (Fax) 973-742-0219, (Web Site) www.crownrollleaf.com.
Ferguson Supply & Box Mfg. offers a complete line of stock corrugated displays, with trays and step dividers available to customize the units for specific products. Most stock orders can be shipped within 48 hours. Screen and flexo printing is also offered. For more information, contact Ferguson Supply & Box Mfg., 4227 North Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28206; (Tel) 704-597-0310, (Fax) 704-597-5623.
Blu World, Inc. offers The Water Cell, a freestanding, tempered glass showcase featuring a mirrored waterfall back. It can be custom ordered with a variety of mirror colors and decorative metal finishes. An internal pump quietly recirculates the water with the serene sound of falling water. For more information, contact Blu World, 3500 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792; (Tel) 888-809-7666, (Fax) 407-673-6688, (Web) www.watersells.com.
Acrilex Inc., manufacturer of Acriglas Custom Cast Acrylic Sheets, has launched the Impressions series of textures. Impressions recreate the look of architectural patterned glass with the ease of fabrication and forming found in Acrylic. Because all sheets of Acriglas are made to order, any color may be selected. Nine standard textures are available which closely match existing patterned glass in 4’ x 6’ sheets, and in thickness’ from 1/8" to 3/4". For more information, contact, Acrilex Inc., 230 Culver St., Jersey City, NJ 07305, (Tel) 800-222-4680, (Fax) 201-3301237, (Web site) www.acrilex.com.
Companion Systems has introduced a drive-up kiosk that features an innovative telescoping system called the Straight Line Suspension System (SLS) that reduces the width of the drive-up island needed and extends the life of the unit. The design is simple but durable, and eliminates the potential for metal fatigue found on glided cantilever systems. Companion Systems utilizes a fiber reinforced composite that minimizes the effects of heat and cold and is resistant to impact and corrosion. The composite also lends itself to a vast array of color and texture possibilities. For more information, contact Companion Systems, Inc., 645 West 200 North, North Salt Lake, UT 84054; (Tel) 801-298-8082, (Fax) 801-295-1563, (Web site) www.companionsystems.com.
Visiontrac produces a multi-image, motion display system. With Visiontrac, brilliant backlit images are combined with the proven effectiveness of motion to offer a dramatic alternative to traditional static displays. The Visiontrac System is 54"H x 28" W x 8 1/2"D with a 24" x 36" viewing area. Any 3 to 10 images may be used at one time. For more information, contact Visiontrac, 5054G Foothills Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97034; (Tel) 503-534-1367, 888-552-6200, (Fax) 503-534-1368.
W.A.C. Lighting has introduced the Linear Lighting System, which utilizes lamps ranging from 3 to 50 watts. It features a miniature track that can be customized for installation on or off the ceiling or wall, or regressed for a "built-in look." The system offers miniaturized track halogen and Xenon bulb fixtures for installation anywhere along the track. For more information, contact W.A.C. Lighting, 615 South St., Garden City, NY 11530; (Tel) 800-526-2588, (Fax) 800-526-2585, (Web) www.waclighting.com.
Do-It Corp. has designed a sunglass hang tab that allows the customer to try on the sunglasses without having to remove bulky packaging. The sunglass hang tab allows the retailer to hang the product in high impulse purchase areas. For more information on this sunglass hang tab, contact Do-It Corp., P.O. Box 592, South Haven, MI 49090; (Tel) 616-637-1121, 800-HANGTAB, (Fax) 616-637-7223.
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