The AGAM Group, Ltd. produces the AGAM Aluminum Modular Display System, which can be used to create unique displays. Construction is easy and components are durable. Standard and custom fabricated components are available for fast turnaround. Display options include a graphic tower, folding panel system with casters, arch kiosk and information counter. For more information, contact The AGAM Group, 6601 Amberton Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075-6201; (Tel) 410-796-6400, (Fax) 410-796-0589, (Web) www.agam.com.
CPI Plastics Group has introduced Extrudawood, which combines the flexibility and durability of plastic with the look and feel of natural wood. The technology uses a proprietary plastic composite which can be extruded to any shape, in a myriad of wood colors and textures, for interior and exterior applications. For more information, contact CPI Plastics Group Ltd., 979 Gana Court, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5S 1N9; (Tel) 416-798-9333, (Fax) 416-798-9229.
Interactive Sales Systems, Inc. (ISS) is introducing TouchNet, a fully transactional touch-based sales system. Set in an architecturally striking design, TouchNet provides information, enables transactions, monitors and records transactions, "hits," and card swipes. The new system displays complex graphics and full-screen, full-motion video. Through an Internet connection, updates are periodically pre-loaded in the background without slowing down system operation. Similarly, TouchNet offers remote management of the unit with complete activity and diagnostic reporting. For more information, contact Interactive Sales Systems, 8 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill, NY 10566; (Tel) 800-21-TOUCH, 914-734-7477, (Fax) 914-734-7725, (Web) www.touchiss.com.
John Evans’ Sons, Inc., America’s oldest springmaker, offers the "Retriever," which secures product neatly and safely to point-of-purchase displays. For more information on the Retriever, contact John Evans’ Sons, Inc., One Spring Avenue, Box 885, Lansdale, PA 19446-0885; (Tel) 215-368-7700, (Fax) 215-368-9019.
AA Specialty Products, has introduced Aerobeez Letters, eye-catching inflatable letters that can be used over and over again to create up-to-the-minute signs and banners. Aerobeez Letters are available in a choice of red letters on a yellow background or white letters on a red background. Sizes available are 10 x 10 or 20 x 20 inches, packaged in kits containing everything needed to create horizontal and vertical signs. The kit includes tensions, clips, cords, a pump to inflate the letters and a convenient storage container. For more information, contact AA Specialty Products, Inc., P.O. Box 183, Richburg, SC 29729; (Tel) 803-789-4300, (Fax) 803-789-4301.
Outwater Plastics Industries, has augmented its Bumpon Protective Product line. Bumpon Products comprise a variety of cylindrical, hemispherical, square, circular, bell shaped and rectangular shapes stocked in different sizes, and colors, which, when applied, prevent slamming, nicking, scuffing, sliding, vibration or noise. Bumpons have an aggressive, high tack pressure sensitive self-adhesive backing with a release liner for simple application. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc., 4 Passaic Street, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075; (Tel) 201-340-1040 800-631-8375, (Fax) 201-916-1640.
Donovan Signs offers Banner-Tight, a lightweight, collapsible banner display system. It is available in 27 different sizes for standard banners from 2x2’ to 6x12’. Banner-tight allows banners to be free-standing when used with telescoping tripod stands. It also eliminates the need for ropes or shockcords when installing banners. Banner-tight can be used horizontally or vertically for interior use. For more information, contact Donovan Signs, 118 Wanda Court, Santa Cruz, CA 95065; (Tel) 408-423-4740.
E-Ink Corporation is developing a wireless system for quickly, and inexpensively updating retail signage using E-Ink’s electronic ink displays. Unlike traditional ink, signage created with electronic ink changes when an electrical field is applied. This results in signs with resolution as vivid as traditionally printed materials but with the flexibility of a digital display. With the click of a button, signs, posters and banners can be digitally updated. An electronic ink display has a number of advantages, including: readability, flexibility, and low power usage. Because it looks similar to ink on paper, it is a comfortable medium for people to read. In bright light, including direct sunlight, electronic ink actually becomes easier to see and read. For more information, contact E-Ink Corporation, 45 Spinelli Place, Cambridge, MA 02138; (Tel) 617-868-8088, (Fax) 617-868-8089; (Web) www.eink.com.
Maryland Precision Spring Company offers constant and force springs for P-O-P slide trays. Also available is "The Reel Retriever" retracting display attachment for neat and secure displays. For more information or a free "Spring Sample Kit," contact Maryland Precision Spring Company, 8900 Kelso Drive, Baltimore, MD 21221; (Tel) 410-391-7400, (Fax) 410-687-9223.
Glynco Plastics, Inc. offers the Peggable Gondola Spinner Display System (PGS), a four-sided rotating display with double the merchandising area of conventional spinners. The PGS system is available in wall, floor, and counter models, in 28", 38", 48" and 58" lengths. It comes completely assembled for installation in minutes. For more information, contact Glynco Plastics, 5415 Opportunity Ct., Mtka., MN 55343; (Tel) 612-933-4414, (Fax) 612-933-6242, (Web) www.glynco.com.
Trion Industries has introduced a solid-metal Double Strip Hanger. The heavy-duty, zinc-plated hanger holds two merchandising strips facing up and down the aisle for maximum visibility and added selling opportunities. The unit is compatible with all major merchandiser strips including four styles from Trion. It offers quick, easy attachment to the perforated edge of standard shelving without tools. For more information, contact Trion Industries, 297 Laird St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; (Tel) 800-444-4665, 717-824-1000, (Fax) 717-823-4080.
Wayne Industries produces p.o.p. logo and message clocks silk screened with bright colors in reverse to protect the graphics.The clocks, framed in a durable plastic frame to enhance the corporate graphics, are available illuminated or non-illuminated in virtually any size. For more information, contact Wayne Industries P.O. Drawer 2100, Clanton, AL 35046; (Tel) 800-225-3148, (Fax) 205-755-1516.
The Gem City Kiosk Group, has a new kiosk solution that makes it easy to meet customers’ special needs. "We modify our kiosks’ standard features depending upon the market," said Larry Whitehead, Sales Engineer. "If the kiosk is being placed in a retail store, bank or hotel, its standard equipment includes a touch screen monitor, speakers, computer, thermal printer, card reader and marquee." For more information, contact Gem City Kiosk Group, (Tel) 937-223-6554, (Fax) 937-223-1074.
The PowerStrip from T.M. Shea Products, Inc., is a plastic corrugated strip that receives peg hooks ranging from 2"-4" with or without scanplates. The header is for P.O.P. signage/price points. This high density/low maintenance impulse merchandising fixture can hold a variety of products/price points. The PowerStrips can clip on the side of wing racks, s-hook off shelving or tie band on gondola side rails. A variety of stock colors are available. For more information or samples, contact T.M. Shea Products, 1343 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48083; (Tel) 800-992-5233, (Fax) 248-589-1535.
The Ad Art Company offers fitted and full tablecovers, ad lites, fabric, and vinyl and plastic banners with a unified theme for in-store promotions or events. For more information, contact The Ad Art Company, 138 W. 25th Street, New York, NY 10001; (Tel) 212-807-7999, (Fax) 212-352-0793
Polyplastic Forms has created new 3 and 4 sided acrylic signholders which provide 150%-400% more selling space than conventional 1 or 2 sided plastic signholders. Single or multiple sales messages can now be viewed from almost any angle. They may be used on a counter or table top, hung from the ceiling or fabricated for pole toppers. The company also offers silk screening special border designs or foil stamping to add visual appeal. Custom styles and sizes are available. For more information, contact Polyplastic Forms 49 Gazza Blvd., Farmingdale, NY, 11735; Tel.-800-428-7659; Fax: 516-249-8504.
Custom Service Hardware offers SOSS Invisible Hinges for p.o.p. display and fixture applications. The SOSS hinges provide a smooth, flush look, and are easy to install. They are available in a variety of sizes, finishes and load capacities. For more information, contact Custom Service Hard ware, 1170 Wauwatosa Rd., Cedarburg, WI 53012; (Tel) 414-375-7960, (Fax) 414-375-7970.
TouchMedia, a division of High Technology Solutions, Inc. offers “turn-key” interactive kiosk solutions. TouchMedia designs a variety of kiosk applications using its modular base KE 4.0 software. The company specializes in providing completely integrated solutions. A custom design and graphics allows a company to tailor a kiosk to the intended environment. For more information, contact TouchMedia, 3001 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; (Tel) 714-668-1707, (Web) www.touchmedia.com.
Elo TouchSystems, announces MonitorMice for NT, a new touchscreen software technology that enables users to run a network of up to 32 touchmonitors from a single PC. This dramatically reduces the cost of deploying touch-activated networks in retail stores. For more information, contact Elo TouchSystems, (Tel) 800-ELO-TOUCH, (Web Site) www.elotouch.com.
Testrite Instrument Co., offers custom extension legs and stands for p.o.p. display applications. For more information, contact Testrite Instrument Co., 135 Monroe Street, Newark, NJ 07105; (Tel) 973-589-6767, (Fax) 973-589-4196, (Web Site) www.testrite.com.
Displatrix displays and panels are a modular approach to display merchandising. It is designed for quick and easy assembly and disassembly by the simple frame and post system. This rugged plastic slatwall design is available in 5 contemporary colors. For more information, contact Walls + Forms Inc., P.O. Box 741112, Dallas, TX 75374-1112; (Tel) 972-980-7320, (Fax) 972-980-8424, (Web Site) www.wallsforms.com.
Helmuth Industries has introduced a new stock display featuring product baskets designed to hold various products at different levels. The basket display can be assembled easily in the store without tools and the display rolls on casters. The baskets offer a dump bin capability so small items can be merchandised at different eye levels. The unit can be customized with a product sign. For more information, contact Helmuth Industries, 5 Sherman Street, Linden, NJ 07035; (Tel.) 908-925-2610; (Fax:) 908-925-1269.
Coburn offers Multi-Lens and Diffracto-Lite metallized film products in a wide variety of colors and pattern options. Coburn has produced a durable PVC copolymer especially well-suited to printing. Multi-Lens is available in 18 metallic colors and five different lens patterns, as well as a translucent version. Multi-Lens is a self-adhesive metallized plastic film which creates light diffraction effects through an array of geometric prism patterns. It is offered in 22 metallic colors and different prism and holographic patterns. For more information, contact Coburn Corp., 1650 Corporate Road West, Lakewood, NJ 08701; (Tel) 732-367-5511, (Fax) 732-367-2908.
Mass Multimedia offers the Informa touchscreen kiosk, a stand-alone enclosure with an integrated 15” or 17” touch screen monitor. It is designed to fit a standard desktop or tower computer. The Informa Kiosk is designed to be easy to setup and maintain with access to all components. It is available in a wide variety of laminate colors. For more information, contact Mass Multimedia, 408 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903; (Tel) 719-633-6328, 800-348-8610, (Fax) 719-633-8939, (Web) www.massweb.com.
Floating Concepts offers The Floating System, which uses electro-magnetics to free-float just about any object up to 7 lbs. in mid-air. The Floating System runs on minimal power For more information, contact Floating Concepts Ltd., 12 Eastern Avenue, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5RY, England, (Tel) 011.44.118.935.9580.
FrameRate offers the Millennium POS Ad Display System for delivery of video advertising at the point-of-purchase. Millennium allows the delivery of information to the individual store level. Applications of this capability include set price-point information. Each POS Ad Display System has an independent schedule of ads that can be easily updated. For more information, contact FrameRate, 3007 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; (Tel) 801-487-0069, (Fax) 801-487-0522, (Web) www.frameratecorp.com.
The ‘Swinger’ Sidewalk Sign from the Joseph Struhl Co., readily accepts digital graphics for high impact outdoor signs.It features optional letter tracks and changeable marquee letters for maximum versatility. ‘Swinger’ Sidewalk signs are made from rustproof technopolymers with internal steel supports for durability and stability. Its narrow 24” (600mm) profile easily fits through any door. For more information, contact Joseph Struhl Co., 195 Atlantic Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040; (Tel) 800-552-0023, 516-741-3660, (Fax) 516-742-3617, (Web) www.magicmaster.com.
Handy Store Fixtures, expanded its wood and custom fixture manufacturing facility in Linden, NJ to 50,000 sq. ft. Specializing in various finishes, the Linden facility is set up to perform custom fixture and display work as well as manu facturing a standard line of wood and laminated fixtures. For more information, contact Handy Stores Fixtures, Inc., 337 Sherman Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114; (Tel) 888-HANDY-SF.
Texwood Furniture Corp. has formed a KnowKio division to specialize in kiosk enclosures for point-of-purchase and retail applications. It offers standard kiosk enclosures and can also work with clients to custom design and produce kiosks. Texwood has formed alliances with leading interactive component suppliers and software developers to provide a turn-key service, from start to rollout. For more information, contact Texwood furniture Corp., Box 431, Taylor, TX 76574; (Tel) 888-878-0000; (Fax) 512-353-3084.
Kent Design & Manufacturing designs and produces custom wire displays and components. Services include CAD design, rapid prototyping, powder coating and custom finishes. For more information, contact Kent Design & Manufacturing, 3522 Lousma Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548; (Tel) 800-373-4627, (Fax) 616-243-0830, (Web) www.kentdesign.com.
Warwick Products has introduced lightboxes with a Fast-Trac molding for easy changing of graphics. Fast Trac snaps apart in seconds and reassembles easily. It is available in sizes up to 40" x 50". For more information, contact Warwick Products, 7909 Old Rockside Road, Cleveland, OH 44131; (Tel) 800-535-4404, 216-524-4404, (Fax) 216-524-4439, (Web) www.warwickproducts.com.
Showcard Display USA has launched its Invisible Continental Lightbox, where only the graphic is visible. The lightbox has no frame, only a distinctive curved face. The box is lighter in design, its curved acrylic screen gives little reflection, and it offers faster changes of graphics. It is available in any size from 20" square to 40" x 60". For more information, contact Showcard Display USA LLC, 555 Industrial Drive, Hartland, WI 53029; (Tel) 414-369-1092, (Fax) 414-369-1095.
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