Creative World

Creative World
February/March, 2004


Outwater Plastics

Outwater has expanded its line of wood trims and mouldings, manufactured from the finest hardwoods. The hundreds of different design profiles offered are stocked in Maple, Oak, Poplar and Cherry and can be used as decorative accents on doors, cabinets, displays and exhibits. They are available in numerous widths and thicknesses in 3', 4', 6' and 8' lengths. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics Industries, 4 Passaic St., Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075; 1-800-631-8375, 973-340-1040, (Web site) www.outwater.com.



T.M. Shea Products has introduced Plastic PermaPanels, available in a wide variety of sizes and custom colors. PermaPanels™ & Swing PermaPanels™ easily fasten to peg boards, uprights or slatwall with a patented adjustable PowerArms® or fixed PowerBars™. Swing PermaPanels™ hang from J-hooks on adjustable PowerArms® or from S-hooks on fixed PowerBars™. Swing PermaPanels™ make an eye catching display with a gentle swinging motion created by customer traffic. The displays can be further customized with a variety of peg hooks and sign systems. For more information, contact T.M. Shea Products, Inc., 984 Livernois Rd., Troy, MI 48083; (Tel) 248.589.3272, 800.992.5233; (Fax) 248.589.1535; (Web Site) www.tmsheaproducts.com.



Neon Source creates edge lighted counter displays with a combination of laser etching and printing for a distinctive look. The Laser Cut signs use optical acrylic, laser cut in relief of your logo and are edge lighted with a 4 mm cold cathode neon tube in the aluminum base unit.

The units are available with colored lenses or colored acrylic. An actual product can be placed in a cut out in the acrylic panel as well. For more information, contact The Neon Source, 3428 Pickwick St., San Diego, CA 92102; (Tel) 619-239-NEON, 800-504-NEON; (Fax) 619-239-6370; (Web Site) www.neonsource.com.



Contour Paperboard Products has added a 17.25"x27" true oval form to its 14 geometric shapes available in over 157 different sizes. The tubes are manufactured from multiple plys of fiberboard and are excellent substrates for veneers, laminates, fabrics, paints or metals.

Fabricated products include display pedestals, kiosks and columns. For more information, contact Contour Paperboard Products, W229 N1687 Westwood Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186; (Tel) 262-896-2040, (Fax) 262-896-2060, (Web Site) www.contourpaperboard.com.



Airborne Visuals offers the elegant DL line of literature holders for display and exhibit applications. With its steel base and carbon rods the DL line can be set up in different configurations to meet custom requirements. For more information, contact Airborne Visuals, 123 4th Ave., New York, NY 10003; (Tel) 212-420-1256; (Fax) 212-420-1257; (Web Site) www.airbornevisuals.com.


BCI

VKF Renzel offers The “Perfecta” Divider System a shelf organizing system for point-of-purchase display. The “Perfecta” System features integrated scanner profiles for efficient merchandising. With the “Perfecta” Divider System, each product stays in the desired place and cannot be pushed to the side. For more information, contact VKF Renzel USA Corp., 2420 East Oakton Street, Elk Grove Village, IL 60005; (Tel) 847-228-9800; (Fax) 847-228-9801; (Web Site) www.vkf-renzel.us.



Design Manufacturing, LLC offers The Oval Intruder Sign System to attract shoppers’ attention at the retail aisle. Featuring durable ABS construction, the Intruder can be displayed from a gondola upright, from slatwall or pegboard, even over an endcap display pallet. The Oval Intruder can be used as a category sign, for product descriptions, price points, or to call attention to seasonal specials. For more information, contact Design Manufacturing, LLC, 5858 Safety Drive, Suite C, Belmont, MI 49306; (Tel) 616-647-2229; (Fax) 616-647-3225; (Web Site) www.designmfg.com

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MDI has introduced the PosterGrip® Light Panel, featuring a patented, edgelit technology in an ultra-thin light-diffusing frame. The in-frame balasts and lamping deliver 1” to 1 1/2” profile depths. The Panels can be supplied in many different sizes and shapes for all types of p.o.p. applications. For more information, contact MDI Worldwide, 38271 West Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331; (Tel) 248-553-1900 (Fax) 248-488-5700; (Web www.mdiworldwide.com.



Swecoin US announced that Pearlson Development Corp. (PDC), has selected Swecoin’s TTP70x0 and TTP8200 thermal printers to be featured in Pearlson’s new self-service kiosks. The new Treeosk Models TR-25 and TR-26 can print out receipts, coupons and 8.5x11 pages. For more information, contact Swecoin at www.swecoinus.com or Pearlson at www.pearlson.com.



Midway Displays offers stock CD display systems that can be customized by adjusting the number of tiers used. Each tier holds 16 CD’s. Custom graphics can be added to both floor and counter models. For more information, contact Midway Displays, 6554 South Austin Ave., Bedford Park, IL 60638; (Tel) 708-563-2323 (Fax) 708-563-2331; (Web Site) www.midwaydisplays.com.



M&M Displays has introduced this Tire and Wheel Display. The patented Brand Spotter base features signage on both sides. A powder coated metal frame attaches to the base providing stable support for a full size tire and wheel. For more information, contact M&M Displays, Inc., 7700 Brewster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153; (Tel) 800-874-7171; (Fax) 215-365-5610; (Web Site) www.mmdisplays.com.



Clip Strip Corp. has introduced styrene literature and brochure holders in a wide range of sizes and styles. They are injection molded in one piece providing enhanced strength and durability. The line can be custom imprinted in quantities as low as 25. A vast selection of countertop, floor and wall-mounted literature holders; single, multi-tiered, side by side units and revolving floor and countertop carousels are offered. For more information, contact Clip Strip Corp., 343 South River Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601; (Tel) 800-493-5764; (Fax) 201-342-1438; (Web Site) www.clipstrip.com.



Heritage Sign & Display utilizes an array of different technologies to create point-of-purchase signage with special motion effects that attract attention. Heritage can create custom polarized or electro-luminescent motion signs as well as lenticular and holographic signs. For more information, contact Heritage Sign & Display, 344 Industrial Road Nesquehoning, PA 18240; (Tel) 570.645.8701; (Fax) 570.645.2178; (Web Site) www.popsigns.com.



The Nova Media Group has acquired the worldwide patent rights to the Artlite illuminated display technology. Artlite provides high impact graphics in standard backlit displays. The process can create halo effects, 3-D relief effects and neon effects, all while providing detailed reproduction of brand graphics that cannot be achieved in neon signs. For more information, contact The Nova Media Group, Fort Worth, TX, (Tel) 817-810-9600, (Fax) 817-332-5854, (Web) www.artlite.com



AccessVia has introduced a dynamic merchandising technique using Epson’s PowerLite projection. AccessVia solutions allow product information extracted from databases to be displayed in a variety of formats including printed and electronic signs and self-service terminals. Epson’s projection technology is another high impact delivery alternative. A display may be a static image of a product projected above a store aisle, with real-time price and feature information or a projection might include animation and scrolling ticker. For more information, visit www.AccessVia.com.



Promotional Wood Products specializes in wood replication for the production of point-of-sale displays and signs. With the use of polyurethane, the Company can offer a more durable and lower priced product. For more information, contact Promotional Wood Products Ltd., Box 44, 5 Main Street, Brodhagen, ON Canada N0K 1B0; (Tel) 888-913-WOOD, 519-345-2562, (Fax) 519-345-2869, (Web Site) www.pwpnow.com.



Marketing Communications offers a counter top rotating display designed for gift cards. This 3-sided rotating display provides 9 pockets for merchandising gift cards while occupying a minimum of counter space. The unit can also be customized. For more information, contact Marketing Communications, Inc., 4334 Brockton Dr., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512; (Tel) 800-942-9225; (Fax) 888-942-2647; Web Site: www.gomci.com.



Trion Industries offers the EWT Shelf Management System, which serves as a wall mounted audio feed merchandiser for CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes. The system mounts to slatwall, pegboard, shelves and tables. The system adjusts to fit a wide range of product, and it ranges in depth from 4” to 28”. An auto feed feature keeps products facing front. The system is available in different powder coated colors. For more information, contact Trion Industries, 297 Laird Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; (Tel) 570-824-1000; (Fax) 570-823-4080; (Web Site) www.triononline.com.



Focus Packaging and Display Group creates many different types of illuminated p.o.p. signage, including fiber optic, fluorescent, neon, lenticular, LED and LCD combined with custom injection molded, vacuum-formed and extrusion frame components. Focus offers in-house design and global sourcing of parts and production. For more information, contact Focus Packaging and Display Group, 11409 W. Bernardo Court, San Diego, CA 92127; (Tel) 858-695-3353; (Fax)858-695-9503; (Web Site) www.focuspackaging.com.



DigitalTech Displays has introduced an interactive digital audio/video previewing station for multi-product merchandising. The Advantia "M" system is a digital, self-contained Video previewing system. It is based on a 15" LCD display, which displays nine different still images or messages per screen. Below the images are membrane navigation switches, which allow the user to highlight any one of the nine images or move to the next set of images on another page. Once the user selects the highlighted image, the Advantia M immediately plays the Video message. The Advantia M is not connected to a computer or kiosk. An internal video player is built into the system. All Audio/Video content is stored on non-volatile Compact Flash memory chips. For more information, contact DigitalTech Displays, 1801 Catalina Street, Sand City, CA 93955; (Tel) 866-523-5353; (Fax) 831-392-1754 (Web Site) www.dtdisplays.com.



Diversified Label is a flexographic printer specializing in point-of-purchase display products. It offers a wide variety of display products, including cooler clips, channel strips, display rack graphics, base wrap, and sign hangers. For more information, contact Diversified Label, Inc., 136 Industrial Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211; (Tel) 205- 942-4791; (Fax) 205-942-4896; (Web Site) www.diversifiedlabel.com.



All Star Carts & Vehicles has introduced a new inexpensive line of merchandise carts to fit the needs of the display industry. A popular unit is the authentic old-fashioned wooden pushcart offering 14 sq. ft. of selling space. For more information, contact All Star Carts & Vehicles, 1565 Fifth Industrial Court, Bay Shore, NY 11706; (Tel) 631-666-5252, (Web) www.allstarcarts.com.



Merchandising Inventives, Inc. offers these Sidekick/Powerwing gravity feed displays, which are excellent for displaying small sized products that are bulk packaged. The displays are constructed of 200#, B-flute, bleached white corrugated. Custom printing of these displays and fulfillment is available. For more information, contact Merchandising Inventives, 1665 S. Waukegan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085; (Tel) 847-688-0591, (Fax) 847-775-6974, (Web Site) www.merchinv.com.



Spring-Roll LLC has been supplying the point of purchase market with the highest quality changeable copy components available. Products include folded numbers, spiral bound copy, chip inserts, or the multifunctional Spring-Roll. The Company can tailor its products to meet exact needs. For more information, contact Spring-Roll LLC, 815-A Progress Drive, Winder, CA 30680; (Tel) 770-868-8900, (Fax) 770-868-8901, (Web Site) www.spring-roll.com.



Hankscraft creates custom back-lit clocks for point-of-purchase promotions. These high quality clocks have a brilliant exterior finish and bright attractive back lighting to accent the featured product. The back-lit clocks are available in a variety of sizes and colors. For more information, contact Hankscraft, Inc., 300 Wengel Drive, Reedsburg, WI 53959; (Tel) 608-524-4341; (Fax) 608-524-4342; (Web) www.hankscraft.com.



Oce has introduced a UV hybrid inkjet printer for p.o.p. sign making applications. The Oce Arizona 60UV uses ultraviolet (UV) curable inks to produce large format display graphics on rigid and flexible substrates. It combines both flatbed and roll-to-roll printing capabilities with UV ink technology. The printer can print directly onto rigid substrates up to 60" wide by 96" long by 3/8" thick. It prints on such rigid substrates as foam-core style mounting board, PVC sheets, styrene, and aluminum-plastic composites.For more information, visit www.oceusa.com.



Clamp-Swing Pricing Co. manufactures the FrameWork Modular Sign System, featuring a flexible adaptor for aisle signing that is capable of taking a direct hit from shoppers and springing back to its original position. The frame can be aligned without tools. It is stocked in five colors with additional colors available. For more information, contact Clamp-Swing Pricing Co., 8386 Capwell Drive, Oakland, CA 94621; (Tel) 510-567-1600, (Fax) 510-567-1830, 800-227-7615, (Web Site) www.clampswing.com.



M&S Tube Slotting performs slotting, punching and perforating on tubes, extrusions, flat stock and rollformed shapes. Over 3,000 slotting die configurations are available. The Company offers a full line of coating capabilities. For more information, contact M&S Tube Slotting, 13800 172nd Avenue, Grand Haven, MI 49417; (Tel) 616-842-2581, (Fax) 616-842-9157, (Web Site) www.msslotting.com.



Marv-O-Lus Manufacturing Co. offers a freestanding linear display rack with an adjustable 6" black plastic hook making thousands of hook positions possible. These displays are built to last, and are affordable. They are in stock and ready to ship quickly. For more information, contact Marv-O-Lus Manufacturing Co., 220 North Washtenaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612; (Tel) 773-826-1717, (Fax) 773-265-1800, (Web Site) www.marvolus.com.


Revolution Display Systems offers scrolling signs for displays and exhibits. They are light-weight for temporary installations and durable enough for permanent placement. Available for both indoor and outdoor use, the Revolution display system features maintenance-free brushless motors, battery-backup, versatile and easy-to-use control software, and wireless control. Programmable features include dimmable backlighting, speed control, up to thirty-two frames of high-resolution color art, and groups of synchronized displays. For more information, contact Revolution Display Systems Inc., 415 Horner Ave., Etobicoke, ON M8W 4W3, Canada; (Tel) 800-461-0776 or 416-259-4690, (Fax) 416-259-7266, (Web) www.revpower.com.



AAA Imaging has been appointed the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Oblo Multimedia ZERO kiosk. The ZERO enables retailers to create DVD’s with the customer’s pictures synchronized with high quality licensed music. ZERO DVD Kiosk accepts any image source including all digital camera and digital medial inputs. For more information, contact AAA Imaging, 3520 W. Warner Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704; (Tel) 800-427-2444, 714-431-0570, (Web Site) www.aaaimaging.com.


Joseph Struhl Company

Planar Systems has expanded its suite of embedded display solutions for retail and kiosk needs. The LA product line of indoor, open-frame monitors is ideally suited for kiosks. The LA product line is based on the Company’s desktop LCD monitors including 15-, 17-, and 19-inch open-frame monitors with or without touch-screens. An automatic dimming feature has been added to its LC15 display; a rugged, sunlight-readable, 15" LCD monitor for outdoor and indoor applications. For more information, visit www.planar.com.



William Merit & Associates offers a double-sided information holder with a flexible hinge. This brochure holder attaches under the shelf and does not obstruct product placement. For more information, contact William Merit & Associates, 2550 Via Tejon, Ste. 2D, Palos Verdes, CA 90274; (Tel) 310-373-0986, (Fax) 310-373-2943, (Web Site) www.williammerit.com.























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