Fast Industries has designed the "2 x 4" Strip Hanger, which displays two to four fully-leoded strip merchandisers perpendicular to shelving for maximum strip holding capacity and exposure. The sturdy molded plastic hanger mounts easily by slipping into shelf perforation. Adhesive labels can be placed on the label holder section, projecting product and price information out into the aisle, viewable from both directions. Dual hooks on each side allow store personnel to hang wide product on the outside hooks and narrow products on the hooks closest to the shelf. For more information, contact Fast Industries, 1850 Spectrum Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309; (Tel) 800-775-5345; Fax: 954-776-7780.
Swingframe has introduced a new "Wide-Face" molding to its line of instant access displays. The new swing-open graphic/poster frames do not require mats as do standard Swingframe displays. The new 1" wide-face metal profile comes in anodized Matte Black, Frosted Silver and Satin Gold. Custom colors are available. For more information, contact Swingframe Inc., 10 Buckmister Road, Rockville Centre, NY, 11570; (Tel) 516-678-7772; (Fax) 516-678-0907.
Boaz Corp. has introduced the Demo Scan press & view interactive, video presentation system. With near DVD quality video and stereo sound, consumers can preview the latest product releases, best sellers and catalog items. Demo Scan press & view features include: slimline design with total weight less than 8 lbs.; provides over 70 minutes of near DVD video; large 5.6 inch TFT color screen for multiple viewing angles; mounting on slatwall, counter tops or special stand display. The unit is customizable and easy to update by inserting a new CD. For more information contact Boaz Corp., 11772 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92121; (Tel) 619-350-4600, (Fax) 619-259-9277.
Ness offers The Visioneer, model VSN-200, visual display projector,which permits the projected image to be positioned with a moving creative visual element on a wall, floor, ceiling or virtually any other surface. The projector can accommodate 5 gobos or 5 regular 35 mm slides or a combination. Desirable rotation among the 5 images can be achieved in concert with individual rotation of the projected image. The Visioneer weighs only 24 pounds and is just 11.8" x 8.3" x 7.9" For more information, contact Ness, 111 South State St., Hackensack, NJ 07601; (Tel) 201-646-9522, (Fax) 201-646-1922.
Bill Brown Sales Co., offers fluorescent component parts, to point of sale display manufacturers from eight service centers located throughout the continental U.S. Products offered include: lamps, lampholders, ballasts, cord sets, starters, sockets, reflectors, lenses, diffusers, plastic and aluminum parabolic louvers. For more information, contact Bill Brown Sales Company, 6333 Gross Point Road, Niles, IL 60714; (Tel) 773-774-5757, (Fax) 773-774-9331, (Web) www.bbs-sales.com.
Art-Phyl Creations, has introduced TRI-PANEL revolving display racks, available in counter, floor and wall extension styles. The displays are shipped in UPS size cartons and can be set up in the field without any tools. They are available in standard colors, white and black with custom colors available.For more information, contact Art-Phyl Creations, P.O. Box 5457, Hialeah, FL 33014; (Tel) 305-624-2333; (Fax) 305-621-4093.
Interlock Structures, now offers the Porsa System, under a licensing agreement with the Denmark developer. The PORSA System is used as stylish framing components for nearly any kind of exhibit construction, merchandise display and fixturing. It’s lightweight, assembles easily and quickly, is available with an elaborate variety of interconnecting fittings and can be finished in a vast array of coatings. For more information, contact Interlock Structures International, 3500 Holly Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55447-1269; (Tel) 800-468-1497, 612-551-3666, (Fax) 612-551-3668.
InControl Systems, has introduced Touch-ID. By integrating an ID chip into an Electronic Catalog, impressive new merchandising techniques are possible. Once the customer has entered his/her basic information, it is retained in Touch-ID’s memory. On any subsequent visit, a quick touch of the button enters all the customers’ variables automatically. The Touch-ID brings new levels of user friendliness to Electronic Cataloging. For larger ticket items, Touch-ID is an ideal way to monitor product sales history and warranty information. In addition to collecting product information, InControl can also add purchase information, right in the Touch-ID. For more information, contact InControl Systems, 826 Office Park Circle, Lewisville, TX 75057-3100; (Tel) 972-219-1334, (Fax) 972-219-6906, (Web) www.ics info.com.
Red Feather Marketing Group has introduced a two-sided banner stand with removable merchandising trays. The trays may be custom fabricated to feature products wherever desired on the banner stand. Red Feather offers complete printing, digital imaging and sewing services for turn-key banner merchandising programs. For more information, contact Red Feather Marketing Group, 28 Ash Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458; (Tel.) 201-93401936; (Fax) 201-934-0966.
Metro Bay Products Inc. has introduced the Metro Mobilizer, a rolling platform that allows nearly any corrugated or other type of display to become mobile. Another new product is the Metro Extender, a shelf extender that is reliable, lightweight and strong. The Metro Mobilizer can be custom fitted and color matched to any size needed without the usual tooling cost. The platform can be made to hold in excess of 800 lbs., and is available with locking casters. For more information, contact Metro Bay Products, 3150 Pullman Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; (Tel.) 800-680-7225; )Fax) 714-545-5926.
Merchandising Inventives Inc. has introduced the Budget Banner Hanger for use with lightweight hanging signs and decorations. It is available in 22", 36" and 48" long in clear or white plastic. The Hanger accepts paper banners up to 1/8” thick. Custom colors and sizes are available. A Double Banner Hanger is also offered with the unique feature that allows the hanging of multiple signs/posters on top of each other. For more information, contact Merchandising Inventives Inc., 917 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044; (Tel.) 800-367-5653; (Fax) 847-295-9707; (Web) www.merchinv.com.
Spatial Media offers the Motion-Pro 44, which provides large three- dimensional, full color, floating images with movement. The promoted product is suspended in space, moves and looks real enough to touch. Any type of object can be used in the Motion-Pro 44 an actual product, a model, a miniature or a company logo. The Motion-Pro 44 works in any environment and is just as effective in daylight or twilight. The Motion-Pro 44 can be installed anywhere; on a table top or equipped with a base as a stand alone device. It can be located within a cabinet or behind a showcase. For more information, contact Spatial Media, 274 Alliance Rd., Milton, Ontario, L9T 2V2, Canada; (Tel) 905-693-0721, (Fax) 905-875-0443, (Web) www.scancorp.com/smi.
ISD (Information Storage Devices, Inc.), has introduced the ISD 1500 ChipCorder series, a family of low cost voice record and playback integrated circuits. The ISD1510, the first chip in the six to 20 second product line, is a 10-second, single-chip voice record and playback device offering natural sound reproduction for short-duration applications. For more information, contact ISD, 2045 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA 95125; (Tel) 408-369-2400, (Fax) 408-369-2422, (Web) www.isd.com.
Uneeda Bolt & Screw Co., Inc. is a one-stop supplier to the display industry for ornamental screws in all colors and finishes. The company specializes in fast delivery for all fastener needs. For more information, contact Uneeda Bolt & Screw Co., Inc., 10 Capitol Drive, Moonachie, NJ 07074; (Tel) 201-440-8600, 800-535-2800, (Fax) 201-440-7668.
Dalco Concept offers a complete line of standard showcases with many features and options. The showcases can be adapted to promotional requirements or customized for specific needs. Dalco displays travel KD and do not require any tooling to be assembled. For more information, contact Dalco Concept, 1125 Tupper Street, Hawkesbury, ONT, CAN K6A 3E1; (Tel) 613-632-0973, (Fax) 613-632-1864.
Bull Metal Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of custom P.O.P. displays using sheet metal, rigid wire, tubing, plastic and wood. For more information, contact Bull Metal Products, Inc., P.O. Box 738, Middletown, CT 06457; (Tel) 860-346-9691, (Fax) 860-346-2722.
Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc. is now offering "Industrial Chic" Plastic Embossed Step Plate Sheets. Manufactured of thermoplastic styrene to simulate the look of real metal, the 34-5/8" x 103-3/8" x .040" Plastic Embossed Step Plate Sheets are available in Mirror Chrome, Mirror Brass and Stainless steel finishes or with a white paintable surface. Unbreakable, lightweight and easy to install, the Plastic Embossed Step Plate Sheets adhere to most surfaces using ordinary contact cement, and are also well suited for use in unorthodox applications such as curved surfaces. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics Industries, 4 Passaic St., Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075; (Tel) 201-472-1174, (Web) www.outwater.com.
Fiberlux manufactures permanent p.o.p. indoor optic displays. Fiberlux has the ability to add up to 2500 fibers to the display, resulting in optimal brilliance, even in highly illuminated showrooms as well as an enlarged view angle. It features an ultra thin, modern casing. A longer light cycle allows for more creative animation with greater color variances. For more information, contact Fiberlux, 17 North Chatsworth, 4K, Larchmont, NY 10538; (Tel) 914-834-2921.
Interactive Sales Systems, has introduced its SmartTouch-DVD touch-driven p.o.p. sales system. The Digital Video Display capability is a unique feature of the unit, offering sharper, crisper, more colorful images to engage the consumer. The system is housed in a kiosk-style display. When a consumer touches the screen the SmartTouch-DVD automatically launches a pre-programmed video message promoting the products displayed. For more information, contact ISS, 8 John Walsh Blvd., Suite 125, Peekskill, NY 10566; (Tel) 800-21-Touch, 914-734-7477; (Fax) 914-734-7725.
Action Lighting offers indoor and outdoor signage components for point-of-sale applications. Products include lamps, sockets, controllers, transformers, miniatures, low-voltage and flashers. For more information, contact Action Lighting, P.O. Box 6428, Bozeman, MT 59715; (Tel) 800-248-0076, 406-586-5105, (Fax) 406-585-3078, (Web) www.actionlighting.com.
Industrial Security Systems (ISS), has become an OEM distributor for Ilco Unican Cam and Specialty locks for displays and fixtures. ISS can assemble locks to key codes to specification. A wide variety of sizes and finishes is available. For more information, contact Industrial Security Systems, P.O. Box 1008, Lancaster, CA 93535; (Tel) 805-940-3369, (Fax) 805-940-9488.
Meridian Merchandising has introduced the SA-1 clear Acrylic DR Hinge. This 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" hinge is solvent bondable and has a non-squeak pin. Because of its clarity, price, strength and ease of use, it may be used for bulk food bins, P.O.P. fixtures and display cases. For more information, contact, Meridian Merchandising, 1612 Bowman Avenue NW, Olympia, WA 98502; (Tel) 360-352-8161; (Fax) 360-352-6348.
Walls + Forms Inc. offers Graphic Sandwich Boards and Pomotional/Sampling Display Tables. All purpose Graphic Sandwich Boards are designed for standard size 24" x 36" posters. The molded plastic display is made to withstand the hardest exterior conditions. Portable Sampling Display Tables incorporate a professional appearance and create opportunities in sales promotions. Made from high density Polyethylene, they are ideal for indoors and outdoors. The Sampling Display Tables are collapsible and portable and come with a carrying case. For more information, contact Walls + Forms Inc., PO Box 741112, Dallas, TX 75374-1112; (Tel) 972-980-7320, (Fax) 972-980-8424.
Acrilex, Inc. offers laser cutting of complex shapes for the POP display industry. The company’s 1500 watt laser can cut up to 1" acrylic sheet with the highest accuracy. Prototypes are easily produced from drawings, samples, modem or DXF files. A 4’x8’ sheet capacty and nesting capability maximizes yield. Save time and money with its huge inventory of stock and custom plastic components fabricated to specification under one roof. For more information, contact Acrilex, Inc., 230 Culver Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07305; (Tel) 800-222-4680 (Fax) 201-333-1237, (Web) www.acrilex.com.
Radiant Systems, has introduced its Internet MDK (MiniKiosk Development Kit). The package offers a host of Microsoft ActiveX controls that enable intuitive, touch-screen navigation of Web sites, giving any user the ability to surf the web without a keyboard or mouse. Designed to expand the presence of web sites to the non-Internet using public, Internet MDK consists of Radiant Systems - developed ActiveX controls and an Internet MiniKiosk.. The Internet Mini Kiosk component features a small footprint and an industry-hardened kiosk enclosure. For more information, contact Radiant Systems, Inc., (Tel) 800-229-0991, (Web) www.radiantsystems.com.
Ziphooks, from HTI/Exhibits, can increase the usefulness of hook-and-loop type fabric displays and exhibits, allowing a wide range of objects to be hung by simply pressing the Ziphook onto the fabric. No holes, hardware, slatwall or shelves are needed. Rearranging a display is as simple as peeling the Ziphook off and reapplying it. The Type 1 hook has a load bearing capacity of 10 lbs. Other types are being developed for heavier loads. Ziphooks can also be custom printed. For more information, contact HTI/Exhibits, Ltd., 514 Pope NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107; (Tel) 505-345-6999.
Marsh Industries, Inc. creates specialty displays for commuicating quick, high impact messages in a colorful and memorable way. Marsh can customize practically any writing surface, including chalkboards, markerboards, bulletin boards and display boards using a logo or promotional theme. For more information, contact Marsh Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 509, Dover, OH 44622; (Tel) 800-426-4244, (Fax) 303-343-9515.
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