Fiberoptic Lighting Inc. is introducing "The Mannequin Cube," which may be used to enhance retail environments. The Mannequin Cube shows various effects using a wide range of substrates, three dimensional lettering and interesting fiber optic "animation". This sophisticated form of graphic can be utilized in any retail area from high-tech electronics to juvenile themes. For more information, contact Fiberoptic Lighting Inc., 950 S.E. M Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526; (Tel) 541-476-6900; (Fax) 541-476-0796.
Slow fading fluorescent window graphics have been developed by G.A. Beck Artistic Services Inc. These new fluorescent graphics retain their color up to four times longer than conventional POP clings which use traditional fluorescent inks. For more information, contact G.A. Beck Artistic Services Inc., 501 Timber Laurel Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; (tel) 770-339-7280, (Fax) 770-338-8919.
ColorCorp offers Litefast artware, the first 360 degree Digital Message and Advertising System. The Litefast system features a 360 degree display, transparent graphic display, integrated product placement, animation and "Stroboscope" effects, text and graphics in color, in table, floor and ceiling versions. The advertiser can decide the time and frequency of the message and can control all connected systems worldwide from one PC. For more information, contact ColorCorp, 1235 Marquette St., Cleveland, OH 44114-3919; (Tel) 216-432-5180, (Fax) 216-432-5181.
Fragrance Technologies Inc. offers Smell Blitz! stand-alone units in 4 standard sizes, which provide one fragrance to interior and outdoor spaces. Several options allow fine tuning fragrance output. For more information, contact Fragrance Technologies, 2555 Redwood Way, Clearwater, FL 33761; (Tel) 727-725-5780.
The Bradbury Barrel Co., offers wood fixtures and displays for bulk foods, produce, deli-bakery, and product promotions. A message or logo can be stenciled in any style. These displays are crafted from white cedar and pine. Tongue and groove construction makes the barrels exceptionally durable and versatile. For more information, contact The Bradbury Barrel Co., P.O. Box A, 100 Main Street, Bridgewater, ME 04735; (Tel) 800-332-6021, 207-429-8141.
The Agam Group Ltd. specializes in retail display fixtures using the Agam Modular System, which assembles with a hex key set. The Agam System is engineered around a wide variety of aluminum extrusions which interlock together. Grooves are used to insert panels or other in-fills such as glass. For more information, contact The Agam Group Ltd., 6601 Amberton Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075; (Tel) 800-645-0854, 410-796-6400, (Fax) 410-796-0589.
Trion Industry’s new plastic hooks provide improved features for corrugated displays at low direct-from-the-manufacturer prices. A broadened base that grasps at both top and bottom spreads the product load eliminating bowing of the corrugated. A smoothly flared back speeds insertion, lowering production costs. Molded in tough, glass-reinforced, Celcon plastic with a large cross-section shaft, the new series of hooks support more product and are nearly indestructible. Custom colors may be ordered. The hook is offered in 6 inch, 4 inch and 2 inch overall lengths. For more information, contact Trion Industries, Inc., 297 Laird Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; (Tel) 570-824-1000, 800-444-HOOK (4665), (Fax) 570-823-4080, (Web Site) www.trionind.com.
Kost Klip Manufacturing Ltd. offers Ad Message Holders. These high quality injection molded plastic Ad Message Holders provide unbeatable exposure for shelf edge advertising. Simply choose the plastic frame size required; choose the correct clip for the frame style; and the required shelf attachment. Custom colors are also available. For more information, contact Kost Klip Manufacturing Ltd., Box 1315, Comox, BC Canada V9N 7Z8; (Tel) 800-661-5547, 250-338-1117, (Fax) 250-338-2227, (Web site) www.kostklip.com.
Clarity Visual Systems has introduced the Digital Merchandiser, signage that dynamically engages customers with changing images or moving pictures. This product enables marketers to effectively control messages based on demographics, geography, or even time-of-day. The Digital Merchandiser launches Clarity’s Just Add Pictures product line, which represents an integrated systems approach to creating and managing in-store digital signage. The Digital Merchandiser consists of two Clarity large screen digital displays, a controller, and custom software for composition and scheduling of image sequences. For more information, contact Clarity Visual Systems, (Tel) 503-570-0700, (Web Site) www.clarityvisual.com.
LaserVisions Technology, Inc., produces Glow-in-the-Lite’ Perforated Marking Films, designed to deliver consumer impressions after dark. LaserVisions’ new DoubleVision for back-lit signage offers a way of seeing one image by day, and another image by night, within the same sign. Per’f-Alite Illuminated Marking Film is an illuminated see-through marking film. For more information, contact LaserVisions Technology Inc., #1-675 Evans Court, Kelowna, BC, Canada V1X 6G4; (Tel) 250-491-1211, (Fax) 250-491-1333, (Web) www.LaserVisions.com.
Plastic Works, Inc. offers display spinners for CD/ROMs and DVDs. There is a 3 tier countertop DVD spinner that holds 48 DVD boxes in a 12" footprint. Spinners are also available in 4 tiers and 7 tiers. A 10 tier floor CD spinner holds 240 CD’s. Custom shelves can be manufactured and C channels are available to hold signs. For more information, contact Plastic Works, Inc., 1038 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710; (Tel) 510-841-1001, 800-542-2302 (outside CA), (Fax) 510-841-6116.
Hankscraft Motors, Inc. has introduced the 3440 C-1 motor for point-of-sale display applications. The motor comes with one D-cell battery clip, operates up to 4 months on an alkaline D-cell battery and can be used as a pole topper, ceiling hanger, or on the back of a case card. Speeds available are 2, 8 and 75 RPM. For more information, contact Hankscraft Motors, Inc., 300 Wengel Drive, Reedsburg, WI 53959; (Tel) 608-524-4341, (Fax) 608-524-4342.
Stimsonite Corporation offers Illuma TL, retroreflective sheeting for internally illuminated signs where transmitted light must be diffused to provide a uniform appearance across the sign face. Illuma TL is sold in rolls 48-in x 50-ft. in three types. Colors available are white, yellow, red, blue, and green. For more information, contact Stimsonite Corporation, 6565 W Howard Street, Niles, IL 60714; (Tel) 800-327-5917, (Fax) 888-327-1434, (Web Site) www.stimsonite.com.
Nordan produces custom neon sports helmets for point-of-purchase applications. For more information, contact Nordan, 326 Deerhurst Drive, Unit 1, Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6T 5H9; (Tel) 905-792-2002, (Fax) 905-792-0009.
Elo TouchSystems, Inc., a global leader in touch technology, has formed a strategic alliance with MontegoNet Solutions, a leader in flat-panel interactive kiosks. Under the terms of Elo’s Kiosk Partner Program, both companies will work together to promote MontegoNet Solutions’ line of turnkey interactive kiosks featuring Elo’s touchmonitors with IntelliTouch surface wave touch technology. For more information, contact MontegoNet Solutions, 747 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842; (Tel) 888-MONTEGO; (Fax) 401-846-5995; (Web Site) www.montegonet.com or call 1-800-ELOTOUCH or visit Elo’s Web site at www.elotouch.com.
Bayside Sign Systems introduces ColorEdge Displays, for custom illuminated signage. The displays can be placed on a counter, mounted on a wall, or suspended in a window. The displays feature ColorMax Lighting Technology, a new patent-pending lighting controller used to light high intensity LED’s capable of 16.7 million colors and color lighting effects. For more information, contact Bayside Sign Systems, 466 Primero Ct., Cotati, CA 94931; (Tel) 800-260-6243, (Fax) 707-795-5759, (Web) www.bayworld.com.
C/S Group offers DuroMat customized logo mats. Unlike dyed, silk screened or flocked logos, DuroMat’s computer generated, custom logo inlay covers the full depth of the mat and cannot wear off. This lightweight, durable vinyl loop matting is offered in 18 standard colors. Custom sizes and colors are available. For more information, contact C/S Group, P.O. Box 1175, Brookfield, WI 53008, (Tel) 888-689-8899; (Fax) 414-789-1855; (Web Site) www.c-s group.com.
3 Strikes Custom Design has introduced Matrix AbsorbOBar and Counter Mats which feature its patented Matrix printing technique on terry cloth with a patented process that makes the fabric super absorbent. The process gives the cloth the ability to absorb liquids while maintaining a dry surface. It is used for bar mats as well as for in-store cosmetics demonstration mats. For more information, contact 3 Strikes Custom Design, 25 Crescent Street, Stamford, CT 06906, (Tel) 203-359-4559; (Fax) 203-359-2187.
FloorWindo, a floor advertising medium that is durable, easy to change, and requires no installation or adhesives, is now available through FloorWindo USA. A non-skid rubber mat with a textured polycarbonate window encases a standard-size poster. The scuff-proof window protects the poster from moisture and dirt, and it cleans easily. Changing the poster is simple; no tools are required. There are three sizes; 49x36, 36x26, and 36x14. There’s also WipeWindo which combines FloorWindo with a mat to wipe feet on. A new version of FloorWindo uses microchip technology to play back a digital recording when someone steps up to a display. For more information, contact FloorWindo USA, 31 Concord St., Glastonbury, CT 06033; (Tel) 860-657-1211, (Fax) 860-659-8029.
iCatch is an indoor advertising system that employs the latest technology in motion signage. iCatch is made up of rotating louvers, that allows the delivery of a 3-part message to the target audience. Its graphic technology (StrARTegy Graphics) allows for photo-quality production. The snap-in system allows for fast and easy graphic changes. iCatch comes in three sizes (25”, 40” or 56” diagonal measure of frame). It can be mounted on a wall, suspended from a ceiling or displayed using a desktop or floorstand. For more information about iCatch, contact iCatch, 4701 Innovation Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521; (Tel) 1-888-8iCATCH.
Promotion Systems, Inc. offers stock and custom floor and counter displays that are easy to set-up, requiring no tools. The displays are adjustable and are light weight, constructed of strong injection molded plastics. For more information, contact Promotion Systems, Inc., 1850-C Massachusetts, Riverside, CA 92507; (Tel) 909-786-4757; (Fax) 909-684-9445.
The Gluefast Co. has introduced Glue Spots, a glue transfer system that permits adhesive to be transferred in one easy swipe. The product is available in a range of different strengths, from low tack through super high tack. For more information, contact The Gluefast Co., 3535 Route 66, Bldg. #1, Neptune, NJ 07753; (Tel) 732-918-4600, (Fax) 732-918-4646.
H.P. Manufacturing offers fabrication and distribution of all plastic sheet, rod, tube and film. Its on-sight warehouse allows it to support high volume demands and customer stock programs. Its capabilities include: c.n.c. routing, vacuum forming, assembly, die cutting, and silk screening. For more information, contact H.P Manufacturing, 3705 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115, (Tel) 216-361-6500 (Fax) 216-361-6508.
Polyplastic Forms offers a line of tabletop displays manufactured of PVC, plastic, mica, wood, acrylic, Sintra, Durafoam, metal and more. Polyplastic Forms also offers competitive pricing, same day quotes and fast delivery. For more information, contact Polyplastic Forms, Inc., 49 Gazza Blvd., Farmingdale, NY 11735; (Tel) 516-249-5011, 800-428-POLY, (Fax) 516-249-8504; (Web Site) www.polyplasticforms.com
Sunwest offers 3 Dimensional Back Lighted Mirrors and Lighted Sign Glass as well as clocks, mirrors, menu boards, chalk boards, mirror plaques, shaped mirrors and framed posters for promotion and point-of-purchase applications. A wide range of special effects are available including bevel straight or shape, flat/pencil polish, deep etch effect, antique mirrors, stone look, and foil effect. For more information, contact Sunwest Mirrors, 5401 S. Boyle Ave., Vernon, CA 90058; (Tel) 323-587-5541, (Fax) 323-587-3149, (Web) www.spgm.com
Diazit Company, Inc. offers the Pro-Motion Scrolling Display, a backlit light box that displays up to 18 different images, in a single sign. The frames are printed on a polyester scroll and then attached to a scrolling spool system that displays each frame for a pre-determined amount of time. Scrolls can be produced on translucent backlit media using inkjet, electrostatic, or photographic output. For more information, contact Diazit Company, Inc., P.O. Box 276, 941 US1 Hwy., Youngsville, NC 27596; (Tel) 800-334-6641, (Web site) www.diazit.com.
Contra Vision North America, has introduced the Contra Vision 3D Image Projection System, in which a lifelike 3D image is seen to float and rotate in front of a background image. This patented technology takes P-O-P promotion into new space. For more information, contact Contra Vision, 1100 Cricle 75 Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339; (Tel) 770-933-1673, (Fax) 770-933-1674.
Beemak Plastics offers acrylic Frames, Literature Holders and comment boxes. The quality construction of Beemak products assures years of use. These are only three of thousands of items in stock. For more information, contact Beemak Plastics, 18554 S. Susana Road, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221-5620, (Tel) 800-421-4393, (Fax) 310-764-0330.
Pinquist Tool & Die Co., produces the Power Frame, a p.o.p. bannerstand with a simple "twist" feature that allows for the customization of sizing up to 8 feet with a single or double sided display. For more information, contact Pinquist Tool & Die Company Inc., 63 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222; (Tel) 800-752-0414, 718-389-3900, (Fax) 718-349-3168.
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