Outwater Plastics
Outwater’s Standard and “Baby” Binning Divider Strips enable users to easily create reconfigurable partitions or dividers for bins, drawers, cabinets, or displays. Comprising raised slots into which dividers of different materials can be temporarily or permanently fitted, Outwater’s Binning Divider Strips can be cut to suit any installation and are offered with 1/8" and ¼" divider slots in 2-3/4" x 60" and 2-3/4" x 48" configurations (Standard Divider Strips), or a 1/4" divider slot in a 1" x 60" format (“Baby” Binning Divider Strips). For more information, contact Outwater Plastics Industries, P.O. Box 500, Bogota, NJ 07603; (Tel) 800-631-8375; 201-498-8750, (Web Site) www.outwater.com.
Impart Media Group with VIRA Manufacturing and Tyco Electronics have introduced ‘The Interactive Infocenter.’ ‘InfoCenter’ enables shoppers to obtain product information of virtually any item via RFID sensors attached to in-store merchandise. When a shopper picks up any tagged product, the wireless RFID sensors trigger product specific information on the screen, via Tyco’s SyncSeer™ and Impart’s IQ™ Interactive system devices. A split screen format permits digital signage to deliver demographically targeted information. For more information, visit www.vira-net.com.
Microsoft Corp. has unveiled Microsoft Surface(TM), which turns an ordinary tabletop into a dynamic surface that provides effortless interaction with all forms of digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects. The intuitive user interface works without a traditional mouse or keyboard, allowing people to interact with content and information on their own or collaboratively with their friends and families. Surface is a 30-inch display in a table-like form factor that small groups can use at the same time. Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, said, “We see this as a multibillion dollar category, and we envision a time when surface computing technologies will be pervasive.” Customers in T-Mobile retail stores will be able to place different cell phones on Surface’s interactive surface where product features, prices and phone plans will appear. For more information, visit www.surface.com.
NuVision Displays has introduced the “Ultra-Intelligent” display line. These displays incorporate a unique NuVision technology to allow true native resolution to be displayed without the need for controllers, DVI, or HDMI. Several sizes available from 19" to 46" .The Industrial Design is slim line (Less than 4"!) and ruggedized for 24/7 operation. Protective panels are standard with integrated touch panels optional. For more information, contact NuVision Displays, 10108 Forest Hills Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115; (Tel) 815-654-5377, (Web) www.Nu-VisionDisplays.com.
Panel Processing has introduced Kor-Board light weight panels with honeycomb or foam cores which can give a display project the look of a thick panel with about half the weight. A number of face panels can be laminated to light weight core; painted, woodgrain printed, laminated, thermalfused melamine and HPL. Parts can be cut to size, routed, machined and edge banded. Higher perceived value, lower shipping and handling costs are some of the benefits. For more information, contact Panel Processing, Inc., 9250 Mississippi St., Merrillville, IN 46410; (Tel.) 800-433-7l42; (Web) www.panel.com.
Testrite Visual Products offers the GRIPGRAPHIC™ banner stand, which holds graphics without hems or hook/loop! GRIPGRAPHIC™ Banner Stands feature ingenious bar snaps which close after graphic insertion to securely hold graphics. The grip range is up to 3/32”. The Standard Base is made of heavy duty steel for retail applications. There is also a folding Travel Base for trade show exhibit applications. For more information, contact Testrite Visual Products, 216 South Newman Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601;(Tel) 888-873-2735 (Fax) 201-542-2195; (Web Site) www.testrite.com.
ZBD Displays, Ltd., is introducing its zero-power epop™ electronic paper technology, to North America. The epop solution automates pricing, product and promotion information, which provides shoppers with a more visually appealing experience. ZBD’s epop solution consists of zero-power LCD displays that provide product information and pricing that can be updated wirelessly across the enterprise or store level. For more information, visit zbddisplays.com
HP Labs has developed the Retail Store Assistant, bringing the power of online access to brick-and-mortar stores. The Retail Store Assistant includes an in-store kiosk, which customers can access with a loyalty card or by typing in their phone number that is linked to a retailer’s IT system, which contains inventory, sales and customer purchase information. The personalization provided by the Retail Store Assistant makes for a better shopping experience and is key to closing what retailers call the “intention-action gap.” For more information on the Retail Store Assistant visit www.hp.com.
Litco’s Inca presswood pallets are both source reducing and recyclable. The pallets are made of pre and post-consumer wood waste. They are molded into one piece from a mixture of resin and wood fiber under high pressure. This enables 50 pallets to nest in a seven-foot high stack. Litco’s presswood pallets are made with high heat and therefore are free of bugs, bark and mold. For more information, contact Litco International, P.O. Box 150, Vienna, OH 44473; (Tel) 330-539-5433; (Web) www.litco.com.
Zachar Display offers the Info-Pole poster stand, a free-standing poster presentation system with optional brochure holder. The Info-Pole is available with standard as well as custom size poster frames; in single or double-sided versions. For more information, contact Zachar Display, 125 Rodgers Road, Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 4Z6; (Tel) 519-821-9403, (Web) www.zachar-display.com.
Mobile Merchandisers introduces Magnettach, a magnetic merchandiser, which attaches to all metal coolers, freezer and shelving. Magnettach uses high density magnets and requires no screws or bolts for mounting. For more information, contact Mobile Merchandisers, P.O. Box 1223, Mount Vernon, WA 98273; (Tel) 800-452-9809, (Web) www.mobmerch.com.
Bierson Corp., a manufacturer of 3-D laminated components, provides P.O.P. display and store fixture components. Bierson shapes 3-D components using CNC machining centers. Numerous RTF & PET films are offered including wood grains, solid colors, abstracts and metallic patterns. For more information, contact Bierson Corp., 386 Bateman Drive, Central Point, OR 97502; (Tel) 800-277-7766, (Web) www.bierson.com.
Above All Advertising Inc., offers inflatable tents for special event promotions, retail promotions, trade show exhibits, etc. Inflatable tents create a great venue for branding and provide shelter from the elements. They may be used indoors or outdoors. For more information, contact Above All Advertising, Inc., 9080 Activity , San Diego, CA 92126; (Tel.) 858-549-2226; Fax 858-777-3537; (Web Site) www.abovealladvertising.net.
Shaw Woodworks Inc. offers services for inlay, a decorative technique of inserting pieces of colored material into wood surfaces to form patterns or pictures, to produce works of branding and signage for P.O.P. The 2lst century simulated inlay application process is affordable and virtually undetectable from traditional inlay, opening up a huge range of possibilities for retail and sports branding. Creative artists at iNlayZ.com have licensed the manufacturing team at Shaw Woodworks to produce durable, well-crafted pieces. For more information, contact Shaw Woodworks, Inc., 20 High Street , Collingwood, Ontario Canada L9Y 3J6; (Tel.) 800-565-l449 or 705-445-6l90; (Web Site) www.shawwoodworks.com.
YCD, (www.ycd.net), a world pioneer in on-site digital ambience solutions, is opening a North American office which will be based in Westminster, Colorado. YCD's digital ambience solutions go beyond digital signage, incorporating a fusion of audio and video content that allows its clients to enhance the customer experience by delivering dynamic programming tailored for the time of day and demographics of each location. Focused on ease of management, deliverability, and affordability, YCD offers a turn key customized programming solution for on-site media, including: strategy consultation, the installation of leading-edge media playback technology, content management, the delivery of market-leading video and audio content, and 24/7 ongoing support. The new office will be led by Jon Young, who joins the company as Vice President of Sales for North American operations. For more information, visit www.ycd.net.
The TD Fischer Group provides promotional and permanent displays for the beverage industry. This Leinenkugel display holds 21 12-packs in a compact 17"D x 26"W x 67.5"H area. It features a two-sided chalkboard header. For more information, contact The TD Fischer Group, Inc., 2110 West Street, Wausau, WI 54401; (Tel) 866-866-DISPLAY (3477), 715-848-1121; Fax: 715-848-4104; (Web Site) www.tdfischer.com.
Creative Fabrications has introduced scent sampling units that dispense up to 500 fragrance sample cards using a patented time delay mechanism. SCENT SIMPLY™ can be customized to feature products’ branding and identity. The units are small enough to be placed on shelves or incorporated into POP displays. For more information, contact Creative Fabrications, 63 Meserole Ave.,Brooklyn, NY 11222; (Tel.) 917.848.6644; (Fax) 718.349.3168; (Web) www.creative-fabrications.com.
Paxar Corp., has launched its new consumer-facing item-level RFID solution, the magicmirror™. When a customer or sales associate brings an RFID-tagged piece of clothing in front of the magicmirror, it automatically displays rich personalized information including brand messaging, garment description, size and color availability, as well as mix-and-match guides that suggest other items for accessorizing a wardrobe. When installed in the fitting room, customers can request immediate assistance from a salesperson by simply touching the magicmirror. For more information on the magicmirror visit www.paxar.com.
MagneCorp has introduced Sign-EEZ “Cross-Grid” for hanging signs between ceiling grids. Hooks insert into the lower chamber. A PVC extension on the top rests onto the ceiling grid beneath the ceiling tile. “Cross-Grid” also may be used for single suspension mobiles and can be used with the “No-Ladder” Sign-EEZ system. For more information contact MagneCorp on “Cross-Grid” and all the Sign-EEZ Systems at 1920 Annapolis Lane, N., Minneapolis, MN 5544l; (Tel) 888-330-6254, 763 -383-1400; (Fax) 763-383-1500 (Web) www.magnecorp.com.
The MediaTile Co., announced that it has integrated Verizon Wireless EV-DO Rev-A technology into its cellular-digital-signage solutions and Digital-Sign-In-A-Box(TM) products. This new cellular-broadband technology delivers nearly six times performance improvement over the previous Verizon Wireless broadband services used by MediaTile. “By incorporating Verizon Wireless’ latest cellular broadband technology into our solutions, we can now provide a direct broadcast network that rivals Ethernet and Satellite network performance, yet without the costs and complexities of an on-site network deployment,” said Keith Kelsen, CEO, MediaTile Co. “We are seeing MediaTiles integrated into retail displays and end-caps, and pump-tops.” For more information, contact MediaTile Co., 5900 Butler Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066; (Tel.) 831-439-8786; (Web Site) www.mediatile.com.
Great Lakes offers Spectratech Color MDF which provides the brilliant color choices for displays and fixtures. It eliminates the need for skin-deep finishes such as laminates. It offers the ability to remove nicks and scratches easily, and introduces the dimension of depth for new creative possibilities. For more information, contact Great Lakes MDF, 300 Commerce Drive, Lackawanna, NY 14218; (Tel) 888-355-4733; (Web) www.greatlakesmdf.com.
Rock Eagle Store Fixtures has introduced the GT-Wall System designed to brand a slatwall section. Two 10' end-cap towers rest against existing slatwall, leaving an 8' by 8' wall section exposed. The towers allow for GT-Truss to span between the units for custom signs. A Digital Media Frame can be attached, allowing the GT-Wall System, to be turned into a digital advertising display. For more information, contact Rock Eagle Store Fixtures, 821 Harmony Rd., Eatonton, GA 31024; (Tel) 800-747-2270, (Web Site) www.rockeagle.com.
Marketing Communications Inc. (MCI) introduces the Pallet Jacket, a simple, cost effective tool for creating mass merchandising bins within store aisles. The Pallet Jacket ships flat, stores flat and utilizes standard size pallets for creating a variable depth display. The end result for customers is a highly efficient method for building mass displays, eliminating costs associated with shipping, storing, and handling other styles of bins. The Pallet Jacket incorporates full color graphics that are custom designed and produced for maximized results. For more information on the Pallet Jacket, contact Marketing Communications, Inc., 950 Vitality Drive, Suite A, Comstock Park, MI 49321; (Tel) 800-942-9225, (Fax) 888-942-2647, (Web) www.gomci.com.
Plas Tech Extrusions Limited utilizes a variety of plastic compounds to produce the highest quality extrusions for the point-of -purchase industry. Plast Tech produces sign holders, edgebanding, t-moulding, tubing, and other p.o.p. products. For more information, contact Plas Tech Extrusions, Ltd., 336 Saunders Road, Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4N 9Y2; (Tel) 800-349-4792, 705-727-9761; (Fax) 705-727-0339; (Web Site) plastechextrusions.com.
Micro Industries Touch&Go POP! is an interactive kiosk with a footprint of less than 2.5 sq. ft. When configured with a Touch&Go Messenger 32P computer, the POP features an ultra-bright flat panel LCD with touch screen delivering maximum impact in any environment, from big box stores to malls to grocery stores. And unlike other systems, the Messenger 32P is powerful enough to run media-rich and complex 3D graphics, required especially for retail media networks. POP merchandising displays can provide consumers with store information, maps, product information and locations along with special promotions. For more information, contact Micro Industries, 8399 Green Meadows Dr. North, Westerville, OH 43081; (Tel) 800-446-6762; (Fax) 740-548-6184, (Web Site) www.microindustries.com.
Hankscraft offers a Digital Media Player that has a large 8.4” screen. The high resolution, 16:9 high brightness wide angle aspect ratio and 16.2M color assures exceptional playback quality. The TFT LCD screens can be activated via remote control or motion sensor. The Media Players can be paired with a memory flash card of up to 2GB. The content of the video is easily updated by reprogramming the flash card or through a USB port. For more information, contact Hankscraft, 300 Wengel Drive, Reedsburg, WI 53959; (Tel) 608-524-4341, (Web Site) www.hankscraftpop.com.
Joseph Struhl Company
AdTech has introduced the Infoshade-Jumbo, which can be made in widths of 12"-48". In addition to promoting products on shelf, it is perfect for overhead signage programs. A simple pull on the Infoshade delivers more information than other options. After viewing, the Infoshade automatically retracts. For more information, contact Ad Tech LLC, 135 Sheldon St., El Segundo, CA 90245; (Tel) 310-414-8080; (Web) www.infoshade.com.
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