Outwater Plastics
Outwater Plastics has introduced a new series of hand carved, ready-to-finish Solid North American Hard Maple, Red Oak and Cherry Herringbone Weave Wood Carvings with applications for displays and exhibits. Outwater's hand carved Herringbone Weave Wood Carvings not only cost less than inferior quality mass produced machined Wood Carvings, the intricacy and detail within every piece of the Herringbone Weave collection conveys a level of quality and craftsmanship. 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
Alpina Manufacturing has introduced the BannerGrip Banner Stretching Frame, which takes loose banners and makes them tight to eliminate wrinkles and creases. The BannerGrip Banner Stretching Frame may be used indoors or out. The Frame will not rust, drip or corrode because it is made of high grade aluminum alloy and stainless steel. The frame can be supplied in any size. For more information, contact Alpina Manufacturing, 3418 North Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641; (Tel.) 800-915-2828; (Fax) 800-217-9421; (Web Site) www.bannergrip.com.
FASTRAK Retail, Inc., offers a line of Digital Posters that combines the latest LCD screen technology and a signagelive® player to create an all-in-one digital media solution capable of remote content updates over any Internet connection. Combining software, hardware and an LCD screen into a single device, the signagelive® Digital Poster offers exceptional digital image quality, ease of installation, and retail durability. The Digital Posters are available in 32”, 40”, 40” (slim bezel), 46”, 46” (slim bezel), 57”, 65” & 70” sizes for portrait or landscape operation. The standard finish is black, but there is an option for custom colors. For more informaton about Digital Posters, contact FASTRAK Retail, Inc., 11508 Providence Road, Suite H-204, Charlotte, NC 28277; (Tel) 704-998-3565, (Fax) 704-849-7062; (Web Site) www.fastrakretail.com.
Leggett & Platt Display Group has introduced the Front-Up Roller display system. The new innovative and versatile Front Up Rollers F.U.R. display system combines gravity feed and a patented roller action that works 100% of the time at a four degree shelf angle. The resulting unit eliminates constant fronting, enhances pack visibility and enables easier stock rotation. For more information, contact Leggett & Platt Display Group, 1 Legget Road, Carthage, MO 64836: (Web Site) www.leggettdisplaygroup.com.
Accurate Manufactured Products Group offers a line of specialty fasteners for the display industry. In addition to stocking an extensive line of display fasteners, it can custom manufacture items to specifications. For more information, contact Accurate Manufactured Products Group, 8090 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278; (Tel) 317-472-9000; (Web) www.accuratemfg.com.
Above All Advertising has introduced a line of retractable and non-retractable eco-friendly bamboo banner stands constructed from renewable, organic materials. Designed to add to the traditional aluminum stands with an eco-friendly, high-end and cost-effective alternative, these bamboo stands are ideal for indoor use in retail stores, trade show exhibits and more. “We’re committed to offering our customers high-end signage solutions made from the highest quality materials,” said Gary Aires, CEO, Above All Advertising. For more information, contact Above All Advertising, 9080 Activity Rd, San Diego, CA 92126; (Tel.) 866-552-263 (Web Site) www.abovealladvertising.com.
ArtCal Graphic Imaging offers a variety of digitally imaged and screen printed products for point-of-purchase advertising. It offers counter mats, produced with sub-surface printing to guarantee a long lasting product. It creates scuff resistant Floor Graphics which are easy to apply and remove. It also offers computer cut Custom Decals. For more information, contact Artcal, 779 Industrial Road, London, Ontario, N5V 3N5; (Tel) 519-453-6010, (Fax) 519-453-3617; (Web) www.artcal.com.
Tred Displays has entered into an agreement with SemaSys Corp. to launch HybridSignTM products. Tred’s technology enables HybridSigns, a reflective, ultra-low-power green-tech display. SemaSys is a leading supplier of retail signage to the US market. The two companies will market HybridSignTM products for indoor retail signage applications. HybridSigns integrate reflective digital content with traditional printed graphics. They can be produced using existing sign making workflow and require very little power compared to alternative LED products, thus allowing for battery operation. HybridSignsTM offer wireless communication and are slim and lightweight, making installation fast and inexpensive. For more information, contact Tred Displays, (Tel) 505-803-7858, (Web) www.treddisplays.com; or SemaSys Corp., (Tel) 713-869-8331; (Web) www.semasys.com.
Dream Green Banners offers environmentally friendly banners developed from plastic bottle waste. Its Eco fabric has a surface texture like cotton canvas and can be used for indoor or outdoor applications. ECO MAX FR is the fire retardant version of Eco Canvas, and is certified for exhibits and events. ECO TEX is a light weight fabric. For more information, contact Dream Green Banners, 54 Ramland Rd., Orangeburg, NY 10962; (Tel) 845-365-6400; (Web Site) www.dreamgreenbanners.com.
Avante Mfg. Offers Eco Board, an environmentally beneficial product for POP displays. It is a sustainable medium density fiberboard manufactured from l00% post-industrial recycled wood residuals. Performance characteristics are equal to standard MDF. For more information, contact Avante Mfg., 4725 Iris Road, Okanagan Falls, B.C. VOH lRO Canada. (Tel) 250-497-5110; (Web) www.avantekiosks.com.
Clearr Corp. offers its Luminaire Ultra III ultra-thin backlit display which uses Cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL), which are energy efficient and cool operating. Power consumption and heat generation is reduced up to 80% compared to displays with conventional fluorescent lamps and ballasts. The life expectancy of the CCFLs is 40,000 hours (up to 9 years in a typical retail application), which is double that of conventional fluorescent. For more information, contact Clearr Corp., 6325 Sandburg Road, Minneapolis, MN 55427; (Tel) 800-548-3269, 763-398-5400; (Fax) 763-398-0134; (Web Site) www.clearrcorp.com.
Tefor®, by ABET LAMINATI, is a 100% recycled, and recyclable non-porous, high impact decorative surface made from phenolic dust and non-virgin polypropelene. The fact that Tefor is 100% recycled and recyclable makes it the perfect environmental solution for surfacing materials. Tefor is also PVC-free and has Low-VOC emissions. Tefor can be used for interior applications including retail shelving and POP displays. In addition to basic black, Tefor is available in green, brown, rust, yellow, blue and gray. For more information, contact Abet Inc., 60 West Sheffield Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631; (Tel.) 800-228-2238 (Web) www.abetlaminati.com.
Kraslex has introduced “Dlight” panel technology for point-of-purchase signage. This new technology combines eye-catching illumination with fluent motion and light control while maintaining a thin 1” thick profile. This technology is many times brighter than Electro Luminescence (EL) and many times less expensive than LCD screens. Dlight panel technology is ideal for delivering high-impact advertising in many different retail environments. For more information, contact Kraslex, 899 Spicers Drive, Sagammore Hills, OH 44067; (Tel) 1 888 KRASLEX; (Web Site) www.kraslex.com.
One Source Industries has introduced Nature Stone, an environmentally friendly material for packaging and displays. NatureStone is composed of ground limestone and can be produced “Tree-Free.” It is naturally bright white for high quality graphics reproduction. For more information, contact One Source Industries, 15215 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618; (Tel.) 800-899-4990; (Web) www.onesourceind.com.
Mobile Merchandiser has introduced a display designed to merchandise products on outdoor sidewalks and fuel station islands. The double locking roller door provides product security. The display rolls smoothly over outdoor surfaces with heavy duty locking casters. Two adjustable shelves provide merchandising flexibility. The unit offers many signage capabilities with slip in sign frames. For more information, contact Mobile Merchandisers, 2611 Henson Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273; (Tel) 800-452-9809; (Web) www.mobmerch.com.
Clik-Clik Systems offers an economical, easy to use sign hanging system. The reusable system makes it easy to change-out temporary signage or décor. It can be used on suspended ceilings, or open warehouse girders to heights of 24 ft. For more information, contact Clik-Clik Systems, 295 Prince George Court, Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4Z 1R8, (Tel) 905-270-0611; (Web) www.clik-clik.com.
MTL Technologies offers the new GLC Cooler. The eco-friendly display uses no refrigerant gases for cooling. It requires no special electrical hookup. The unit can feature eye-catching lights and graphics and programmable sound to attract attention. High quality graphic panels help to convey brand image. For more information, contact MTL Technologies, 7800 boul. Industriel, Chambly QuébecCanada, J3L 4X3; (Tel) 450-658-2344; (Web) www.mtltechnologies.com.
EcoMedia™ has introduced EcoMedia,™ a cost effective alternative to PVC. EcoMedia™ is a 100% biodegradable and recyclable film that is priced to compete with traditional PVC film, yet is stronger and cleaner than PVC and can be used to replace PVC in all applications. EcoMedia™ will perform as well as or better than PVC in the field, yet the biodegradable plastic is engineered to degrade only once the material is placed into a landfill. EcoMedia™'s complete product line includes EcoBanner™, EcoBacklit™ and EcoBlock™ which range from opaque to backlit, matte to gloss, embossed to smooth. Some uses for EcoMedia™ are banners, backlit applications, scrolling displays, POP displays, 2-sided prints and more. For more information, contact EcoMedia, 407 Main St. Edgerton, WI 53534; (Tel) 608-884-9555; (Web Site) www..goecomedia.com
Hartman Plastics Inc. has focused on an environmentally friendly process of manufacturing foamboards. Most HartBoard® products are composites of paper and plastic that cannot be separated to recycle. However HartPlus®, an all-polystyrene foam-centered panel is completely recyclable. Hartman has restructured its production process to be green friendly and to conform with stringent VOC rules. For more information, contact Hartman, 373 Poplar Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344; (Tel.) 800-284-7ll4; (Web Site) www.HartBoard.com.
Accentuate Inc., offers Active™ Indoor/Outdoor displays, which replace static, single-image messages with an eye-catching animated sequence of up to six individual images. Whether indoors or outdoors, bold, illuminated, and now ACTIVE™ message will stop traffic wherever these displays are located. Each unit is built with rugged construction, which provides high levels of security, weather durability, and consistent performance. These cutting edge Active™ lenticular displays will improve brand awareness at: malls, stores, exhibits, etc. The displays may be wall mounted or placed on a pedestal. For more information, contact Accentuate Inc., 15230 Cornet Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; (Tel) 562-404-4976; (Web Site) www.accentuateinc.com.
Bowman Displays Digital Imaging has introduced the Digital Video Light Tower, a freestanding 72" convex light tower combining a 15" LCD screen with the extra large backlit graphics. The unit’s digital video player can show a full audio/video presentation on the LCD screen. For more information, contact Bowman Displays, 48 Progress Avenue, Munster, IN 46321; (Tel) 800-922-9250; (Web Site) www.bowmandisplays.com.
Adams Magnetic Products Co. has introduced MAGSTEEL™ magnetic receptive materials, offering a convenient backdrop for magnets that is portable, and easily incorporated into other frames, fixtures and displays. MAGSTEEL combines a printable surface with a lightweight metal. Rolls of 0.10” thick by 36.61” wide material are supplied in 82’ lengths. Sheets are ordered in 0.025-inch thickness by 31.5-inch widths and up to 43.3-inches in length. For more information, call 800-747-7543 or visit www.adamsmagnetic.com.
Joseph Struhl Company
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