Outwater Plastics
Outwater Plastics has expanded its line of Laminates, Surfacing Materials and Trims with “STRUCTURE” Plastic Embossed Sheets. Manufactured of thermoplastic styrene in three-dimensional textures to simulate the look of metal, the 34" x 103" x .040" “STRUCTURE” Line of Embossed Sheets is available in Mirror Chrome or Brass, Speckled Black or Gray and Stainless Steel finishes, or with a white paintable surface. Lightweight and easy to install “STRUCTURE” is well suited for applications with curved surfaces. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics, 4 Passaic St., Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075; (Tel.) 800-631-8375; (Fax) 973-916-1640; (Web Site) www.outwater.com.
CSP Group, Inc., has introduced LumiSigns, framed prints that emit light to create motion. LumiSigns have a microchip that illuminates portions of the sign in sequence. Using electro-luminescence (EL) technology and programmed microelectronics that excites phosphor to emit light, these signs need only be the thickness of an ordinary painting and are also lightweight. They may be customized to virtually any shape. Sound chips or interchangeable lighted promo strips can added. For more information, contact CSP Group, 5345 Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242, (Tel) 513-936-4876; (Fax) 513-984-9535; (Web) www.cspgroupinc.com.
magink™ display technologies, Inc., a developer of full-color digital ink technologies, has reached an agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Corp. to create large-scale, full-color digital ink displays. By integrating magink™ digital ink technology with Mitsubishi Electric’s leadership position in large-scale video display, the companies will offer a flexible and powerful new medium. “Utilizing our proprietary digital ink technology, the large-scale digital ink displays manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric will provide revenue-generating and creative opportunities for advertisers,” said Ran Poliakine, CEO, magink. For more information, contact magink display technologies., 304 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10010; (Tel) 212-590-2381, (Fax) 212-590-2382; (Web) www.magink.com.
Crew Design has introduced the SID (Shelf Information Device), an interactive shelf device that features a highly visible graphic billboard to attract the consumer’s attention. A patented pull-down panel engages the consumer, delivering pertinent feature and benefit information. Crew also offers the InFold, an accordion-fold device with 105 square inches of graphic space when open. For more information, contact Crew Design, Inc., 391 Kent Cornwall Road, Kent, CT 06757; (Tel) 860-927-4154, (Fax) 860-927-3844; (Web) www.crewdesign.com.
Admart Custom Signage has introduced AdGlo, illuminated, dimensional signs and letters that produce the brilliance of neon without the fragility, safety hazards and expensive electrical setup. AdGlo features translucent acrylic that is back-lit or inner-lit with high intensity LEDs. For more information, contact Admart Custom Signage, P.O. Box 68, Danville, KY 40423; (Tel) 800-354-2102, (Fax) 859 236-9050; (Web) www.admart.com.
BCI
M.I. Plastics, LLC, a division of Merchandising Inventives Inc., has introduced a line of slatwall shelving made out of 3/16" acrylic. Now available are straight or angled reinforced slatwall shelving, basic display slat wall shelving, J-Rack slatwall shelving with or without a 10 degree kick and slat wall card holders in four standard sizes. Along with the slatwall shelving are nesting tables and merchandise easels. Custom shelving sizes and lengths are also available. For more information, contact M.I. Plastics, LLC, 1665 South Waukegan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085; (Tel) 800-367-5653; (Fax) 847-775-6974; (Web) www.merchinv.com.
Patrick Industries has introduced Lamitech high pressure laminates to the U.S. A wide range of different laminates are offered for display applications, including solids, metallics and metalized laminates, woodgrains, patterns, granites and marble. Custom color matching is also available. All laminates are available in matte or gloss finish. For more information, contact Patrick Industries, 1800 S. 14th. St., Elkhart , IN 46515, (Tel) 800 331-2151 (Fax) 574- 522-5213; (Web Site) www.patrickind.com.
SMART Technologies Inc. has introduced DViT (Digital Vision Touch) technology for touch-sensitive displays. DViT technology uses digital cameras to determine the contact of a finger, stylus, pointer or other object on a display. Cameras, situated in each corner of the display, communicate information back to a digital signal processor that determines the exact point of contact. No special materials are required on the touch screen, making the image crystal clear. Unlike touch systems in which the technology resides in the surface material, all DViT technology resides in the frame around the display, allowing products that use DViT technology to be extremely durable. DViT technology is being introduced on the Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i and SMART Board for Plasma Displays. For more information, contact Smart Technologies, 1177-11th Ave., SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2R 1K9, (Tel) 888.42.SMART; (Web) www.smarttech.com.
Symbol Technologies has introduced the Symbol MK2000, a kiosk capable of displaying interactive, full-color video and audio messages. The kiosk, which can be pedestal or wall-mounted, features a 6.4-inch full-color display, integrated bar code scanner, 400 MHz processor, Microsoft CE.NET operating system, stereo speakers and optional touch screen. It has a depth of less than four inches. For more information, contact Symbol Technologies, (Tel) 800-722-6234 (Web Site) www.symbol.com.
Provision Interactive Entertainment has introduced T.I.M., (Transparent Imaging Matrix), a large-format transparent glass, digital imaging system. The system offers clear images in all lighting conditions, from sunlight to night. Images can be viewed from both sides of the glass, while ambient light passes through freely. For more information, contact Provision Interactive Entertainment, 9253 Eton Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311; (Tel) 818-775-91311; (Fax) 818-775-1628; (Web) www.provisionentertainment.com.
B&D Plastics designs and produces stock and custom acrylic p.o.p. displays. B&D has a 10,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant with state of the art equipment, including a CAD/CAM, laser, CNC and silk screening equipment. Stock acrylic displays include easels, bulk food dispensers, risers and plaques. For more information, contact B&D Plastics, 81 Madison Ave. Hempstead NY 11550; (Tel) 516-485-2470 (Fax) 516-485-6401; (Web) www.bdplasticsinc.com
TecArt has introduced AlumiTec Elite Quick Change Frames and Lightboxes, which feature Quick Change frames. The lightboxes are offered single or double sided. They can be easily wall or window mounted or they can be recessed right into a wall. The Quick Change Frame makes it easy to change transparencies to update a promotional program. The Quick Change frames are less than 3/4” in depth. For more information about AlumiTec Elite Quick Change Frames and Lightboxes, contact Tecart Industries, Inc., 24669 Halstead Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335; (Tel) 248-478-7600, (Fax) 248-478-8066; (Web Site) www.tecartinc.com.
Audio Video Innovations Inc., (AVI) offers The Digital Associate, a promotional device that will get a product noticed. The device can present products in a unique way that is new and exciting helping to increase sales and awareness. The “Digital Associate” is a completely customizable digital video and audio media player designed to playback MPEG video, MP3 audio and/or still photos directly from a solid state compactFlash card to any TV, monitor or plasma display device. This marketing tool can communicate entire messages directly to the consumer. For more information about The Digital Associate, contact Audio Video Innovations Inc., 3375 North Service Road, Unit A3, Burlington, Ont, Canada L7N 3G2; (Tel) 905-331-5695, (Fax) 905-331-7432; (Web Site) www.avi-electronics.com.
Futurist Projects has introduced The Talking Point, a battery powered digital audio system that can be adhered to any POS material. The Talking Point uses the display panel as its speaker, to provide high quality sound, similar to that of a quality home sound system. Each unit has a sensor which detects when someone walks past to trigger the audio system, or the system can be activated at preset intervals. For more information, contact Futurist Projects, 410 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022; (Tel) 917-210-8485; (Fax) 917-210-8182; (Web) www.thetalkingpoint.com/usa.
Stuff 4 Stores has introduced the Luma-Go-Round. The 3-sided, 360-degree viewable, back-lighted Luma-Go-Round display is available in six different models, including stand-up and counter-top versions. It can also be wall mounted. For more information, contact Stuff 4 Stores, 7730 Trinity Road, Memphis, TN 38018; (Tel) 901-759-9305, (Fax) 901-759-0941; (Web) www. stuff4stores.com.
Joseph Struhl Company
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