Creative World

Creative World
February/March 2006




Outwater Plastics

Architectural Products By Outwater LLC has introduced motorized TV Lifts and complementary accessories to accommodate all formats and sizes of commercially available LCD, DLP and Plasma Screen Televisions and Computer Monitors. The TV lifts are useful for many display and exhibit applications.

For more information, contact Architectural Products By Outwater LLC, 24 River Road, P.O. Box 387, Bogota, NJ 07603; (Tel) 800-835-4400, 201-498-8787, (Fax) 201-498-8788, (Web Site) www.outwater.com.



Clearr Corp. has introduced XXLite, a large-format, user-friendly backlit display designed exclusively for indoor use. Sizes are available up to 10' x 20'. There are no plastic panels to struggle with or to show reflections.

Flexible graphic surfaces are held in place by an innovative tensioning system. The aluminum structure is available in a wide range of anodized and painted finishes. XXLite features Clearr’s renowned illumination capabilities. For more information, contact Clearr Corp., 6325 Sandburg Road, Minneapolis, MN 55427; (Tel) 800-548-3269, Fax: 763-398-0134; (Web Site) www.clearrcorp.com.



The MediaTile Co. has introduced Digital-Sign-In-A-Box, a turnkey digital signage network solution that provides marketers with a jumpstart into “narrowcasting.” The unique promotional system integrates MediaTile “Smart Sign” digital displays with the Verizon Wireless EVDO™ broadband cellular network to instantly reach consumers with multimedia content at the point of decision. With Digital-Sign-In-A-Box, narrowcasters simply plug a MediaTile digital display into any power outlet and the system is instantly network connected through the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess network and controlled over the Internet through MediaTile’s secure web-based broadcast portal. The system requires no technical expertise, computer configuration or network setup. For more information, contact The MediaTile Co., 5900 Butler Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066; (Tel) 877-881-6900; (Web Site) www.mediatile.com.



Heritage Sign & Display has introduced P-O-P On Demand,™ which allows for buying p.o.p. in a new way with lower setup costs, smaller quantity production runs, quicker sampling and fast turnaround for production orders. P-O-P On Demand is ideal for Mirrors, Chalkboards, Dry Erase Boards, Edge-Lit Markerboards, Lighted Signs, Clocks, Wood Signs, Wood Displays and Counter Displays. For more information on P-O-P On Demand, contact Heritage Sign & Display, 344 Industrial Road, Nesquehoning, PA 18240; (Tel) 570-645-8701, (Fax) 570-645-2178; (Web Site) www.popsigns.com.



HS Spring offers the SLIDELINE Pusher System, which maintains organized retail shelves. Products are neatly aligned in appealing display trays, and spring tension holds each row in place. When a customer chooses an item, the next item automatically is pushed to the front. The systems fit an unlimited variety of shelving and fixture configurations. For more information, contact HS Spring, 3805 Business Park Drive, Louisville, KY 40213; (Tel.) 502-962-6464; (Web Site) www.hsspring.com.



Testrite Instrument Co. has introduced a new Travel Base for its Classic™ Banner Stands. The redesign features a more contemporary, sleek look with added stability and cost effective aluminum alloy construction. It can be used to display single or double-sided graphics, available in three widths: 18", 24", & 36". All units are telescopic to display a variety of graphic heights. Classic Banner Stands are also available with square retail bases. For more information, contact Testrite Instrument Co., 135 Monroe Street, Newark, NJ 07105; (Tel) 973-589-6767, 888-873-2735, (Fax) 973-589-4196, (Web Site) www.testrite.com.



Corrugated Components & Devices by Midway Displays, Inc., has introduced the lock seam, metal Shelf Support Tube for corrugated displays. With “Soft - Flow Formed” ends, these new shelf support tubes improve performance and eliminate the deflection that can occur with conventional flat stamped tube ends.The support tubes are available in 1/2”, 3/4” and 1” diameters. Samples are available. For more information, contact Corrugated Components & Devices by Midway Displays, Inc., 6554 S. Austin Ave., Bedford Park, IL 60638; (Tel) 708-563-2323; (Fax) 708- 563-2331; (Web Site) www.corrugatedcomponents.com



P.O.P. Broadcasting Co., has announced the IntelaShelf,™ which reaches shoppers in a store with wireless advertising. The IntelaShelf is triggered by a shopper walking down the aisle to play a 10 second ShelfAd commercial. The devices run on a battery and operated by a remote server. Units may be placed on shelves, floor displays, coolers, etc. The IntelaShelf™ devices are interactive. Shoppers can be prompted to use their cell phone to dial a brand marketer directly to receive advice, product information or sales incentives. P.O.P. Broadcasting Co.’s real-time management system allows marketers to specify particular stores, choice of languages and times for the playing of commercials. For more information, contact P.O.P. Broadcasting Co., 410 Pierce Street, Houston, TX 77002; (Tel.) 866-767-7170, 832-476-9245; (Fax) 832-553-1087; (Web Site) www.popbroadcasting.com.



Focus Packaging offers p.o.p. signage featuring such technologies as fiber optic, fluorescent, LED and LCD combined with custom injection molded, vacuum-formed and extrusion frame components. Focus offers in-house creative and production departments along with global sourcing of parts and production. For more information, contact Focus Packaging & Display Group, 11409 W. Bernardo Court, San Diego, CA 92127; (Tel) 858-695-3353; (Web Site) www.focuspackaging.com.



Arrow Display’s newly patented Magic Shelves® display system is designed for powerwing, floorstand, prepack and pallet display programs. These displays are less expensive than traditional corrugated display designs due to their ease of set-up. For more information, contact Arrow Display, 100 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114; (Tel.) 800-752-5444; (Web Site) www.arrowart.com



Clip Strip offers the “Max” Peg Strip System. The system provides an economical, flexible way to attach merchandising strips to store shelves and displays. The modular system is molded of high impact styrene. It includes a top mounting head for holding price cards and signs as well as special display hooks. For more information, contact Clip Strip Corp., 343 South River St. Hackensack, NJ 07601; (Tel.) 800-493-5761; (Web Site) www.clipstrip.com.



Swingframe Manufacturing has added new metal profile sizes to its patented line of changeable graphic Swingframes. The wall-mounted Swingframes come standard in large format sizes: 36" x 48", 40" x 60", 36" x 72", 48" x 8" and are offered in the popular “Wide-Face” metal profile. Six standard anodized finishes are available including Satin Black, Satin Silver, Polished Silver, Satin Gold, Polished Gold and Stainless Steel. Swingframes can be built to swing open from the side or swing upwards. Large format metal poster Swingframes come with a break resistant acrylic window. Graphics do not have to be mounted because Repositionable Adhesive Tapes are used to hold the graphics in position. For more information, contact Swingframe, 151 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520; (Tel) 516-867-1770, (Fax) 516-867-7073, (Web) www.swingframe.com.



Tecart Industries offers an economical yet effective lighted signing solution. The TecLite model features a superior level of quality, durability and effectiveness. The lightweight plastic housing is built to last and the framing system is designed for easy installation and changing of face panels. The sign itself glows with the luminescence from TecArt’s proprietary ink formula. For more information about the TecLite model, contact TecArt Industries, 24669 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335; (Tel) 800-886-6615; (Fax) 248-478-8066; (Web) www.tecartinc.com



Merchandising Inventives offers an Aluminum Banner Hanger with an upscale, rounded, metallic appearance. Ideal for any semi-rigid material, the Banner Hanger eliminates any bowing Signage up to 1/16" thick fits into the plastic holder and slide holder into aluminum banner. The hanger comes in 24", 36", and 48"; sizes. For more information, contact Merchandising Inventives, Inc., 1665 S. Waukegan Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085; (Tel) 800-367-5653; (Web) merchinv.com.



Vulcan Spring offers the Super Pullbox Plus,® which employs a strong steel cable for supporting display signs. A special ratcheting mechanism allows the cable from the Super Pullbox Plus to stay extended at any length. Super Pullbox Plus can be attached to almost any existing sign, dramatically reducing the costs usually associated with adjustable signs. The versatile Pullbox can be mounted in the sign or the ceiling. For more information, contact Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co., 501 Schoolhouse Road, Telford, PA 18969; (Tel) 215-721-1721; (Fax) 215-721-1739; (Web) www.vulcanspring.com.



Forest Corp. has introduced instant on-line estimating and ordering capabilities on its web site at www.forestcorporation.com. Forest produces full color banners, pennant strings, p.o.p. signage, stand-ups, pole displays and more. Forest Corp. offers digital printing, screen printing, and large format offset printing as well as mounting and laminating services. For more information, contact Forest Corp., 1665 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087; (Tel.) 330-425-3805; (Fax) 330-425-9604, 1-800-637-6434; (Web ) www.forestcorporation.com.



Showall, Inc. Display Systems has introduced Diamond Grid® displays utilizing ¼" pegboard and Diamond Grid hardware. Diamond Grid displays are lightweight yet strong and are available as counter displays, floor fixtures and panels.They come in standard or custom sizes with unlimited color availability. For more information, contact Showall, Inc.; P.O. Box 750, Chilhowie, VA 24319; (Tel) 800-648-8700, (Web Site) www.showall.com.



Avitra Corp. offers the PFDMR60 picture frame incorporating a field recordable digital message repeater that records and plays up to a 60-second message that will be stored in its internal memory. There are no moving parts in this unit; hence, no degradation of quality due to mechanical wear and tear. The message can be activated by a built-in push button switch. The unit operates on batteries. The unit is 10.25" (L) x 9.0" (W) x 1.75" (H). This unit can also be shipped with more memory for extended recording and play time. The unit may be hung on a wall or placed on a counter. Avitra Corp.

Also offers custom design and fabrication services. For more information about the PFDMR60 picture frame/digital message repeater, contact Avitra Products, 1567 South Cora Street, Des Plaines, IL, 60018; (Tel) 847-803-4832; (Fax) 847-699-3116; (Web Site) www.avitra.com.



ion exhibits produces a wide range of banner stands for display applications. Products include banner stands that are retractable and stationary, single sided and double sided, table top and floor height. Retractable banner stands are available in 33" and 48" widths and come with fabric or laminated graphics. For more information, contact ion exhibits, 700 District Drive, Itasca, IL 60143; (Tel) 630-285-9500, (Fax) 630-285-9501, (Web) www.ionexhibits.com.



Ledan, Inc. offers seating for the retail environment. The seats feature stain resistant Majilite fabric. Ledan has produced seats for companies such as Estee Lauder and Saks Fifth Avenue. For more information on custom retail seating, contact Ledan, Inc., 77 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501; (Tel) 516-747-5300, (Web) www.ledan.com.



Expand International of America has developed Expand P.O.P. for use in shopping malls, restaurants, stores and showrooms. The variations are endless due to its patented design allowing for graphic holders, magnetic boards and product shelves. The Expand P.O.P. is weather proof and stable thanks to the weighted foot and corrosion free construction. For more information, contact Expand International of America, Inc., 400 Long Beach Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615; (Tel) 800-758-3020, (Fax) 800-958-3020; (Web Site) www.expandmedia.com.



Winstand of America has introduced the Winstand M1 Display System, a banner stand with an elegant and unique design. The Winstand M1 can be assembled in seconds. The weighted base makes the stand sturdy and the single pole design makes it easy to assemble and replace the graphics on location. The M1 is an outstanding solution for the distribution of display graphics to multiple locations. Winstand of America is a subsidiary of the Agman Group Ltd., a major global manufacturer/supplier of products to the exhibition and display industries. For more information, contact Winstand of America, 305 Cupertino Way, San Mateo, CA 94403; (Tel.) 650-576-6156, (1-877-winstand); (Web Site) www.winstand.com.



CTX Technology Corp. has launched a new digital signage product line targeted to provide an effortless solution for the presentation and remote management of digital advertising content at anytime, anywhere. To accommodate different settings and system needs, CTX offers three types of bundled solutions: MediaView, SmartView and IntelliView. All three solutions are available in open frame and chassis versions. CTX digital signage products are now available through Avnet and Ingram Micro. For more information about the MediaView, SmartView and IntelliView digital signage systems, contact CTX Technology Corp., 16728 E. Gale Avenue, City Of Industry, CA 91745; (Tel) 877-893-6886, 626-363-9328, (Web Site) www.ctxtec.com.



Above All Advertising has launched ABA Tex ™, an adhesive and re-adhesive fabric material that can be used indoors and outdoors. It is easily removable and can be peeled off one surface for re-application somewhere else without leaving sticky residue. ABA Tex is perfect for large format posters, indoor and outdoor signage, wall murals, store fronts, etc. It can be backlit or frontlit and offers great print quality. For more information, contact Above All Advertising, 10401 Roselle St., San Diego, CA 92121; (Tel) 858-552-8226, (Web Site) www.abovealladvertising.net.



The Trade Group is offering a European banner display stand called The Highlighter. The Highlighter can display literature and products in a light, space saving package. It has both shelving and counter capabilities. For more information, contact The Trade Group, 1434 Patton Place, Carrollton, TX 75007; (Tel) 214-343-2000, 800-343-2005, (Web) www.tradegroup.com.



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