Outwater Plastics
Outwater Plastics Industries offers an extensive line of solar powered motors for adding motion to p.o.p. displays for all types of products. The line includes compact models which can be incorporated into all types of displays. Motors are offered to achieve rotational and pendulum movements. Outwater Plastics’ energy efficient and environmentally friendly Solar Powered Display Motors fully operate on available indoor or outdoor lighting. 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.
Adams Magnetic Products Co. has introduced METERMAG™ meter-wide sheeting, part of the company’s new line of “MAG” branded flexible magnetic products. The METERMAG™ sheeting is sized for signs, displays, exhibits and other large graphic panels. The sizeable width eliminates the need to print graphic files as overlapping tiles that need to be seemed together. For more information, contact Adams Magnetic Products Co., PO Box 1829, Sonoma, CA 95476; (Tel.) 800-747-7543; (Web Site) www.adams-magnetic.com.
Micro Industries, Inc., has added a 65-inch model to its line of line of Touch&Go Messenger interactive display systems. “The Messenger 65 provides a large-format, computer system for in-store, interactive marketing applications,” said Michael Curran, Micro Industries’ CEO. The Messenger 65 comes with an ultra-bright LCD, a 160-Gb hard drive and DVD/CDRW. Also available are an IR touch screen, internal stereo speakers, and video options. The computer is retail-ready for interactive digital signage, advertising, and demonstrations. For more information, contact Micro Industries, 8399 Green Meadows Drive North, Westerville, OH 43081; (Tel) 800-466-6762; (Web Site) www.microindustries.com.
Keith-Fabry Reprographics offers The KFRplayer, a turn-key digital signage display. It incorporates a hi-res LCD display (with optional touch-screen and motion activation), audio, and interchangeable printed graphics. Simply plug in the KFRplayer and preloaded content plays immediatly. Changing graphics and digital content is easy. For more information, contact Keith-Fabry Reprographics, 7 East Cary St., Richmond VA, 23219; (Tel) 888-649-7551; (Web) www.KFRplayer.com.
MTL Technologies offers the GLC™ refrigerated display, which is an attention grabber with its graphics and bright lights as well as its interactive sound and scent capabilities. The light-weight display ships fully assembled and ready to be plugged in. For more information, contact, MTL Techologies, 7880 Boul. Industriel Chamly Quebec Canada J3L 4X3 (Tel) 450-658-9959,(Web) www.mtltechnologies.com.
Testrite Visual Products, Inc. has introduced a new line of Vi sual Communication & Presentation Products Specialty Tubing Stands & Devices. Testrite recently installed a Mazak 1,000 watt laser cutter and can now provide custom bases, logos, plaques, toppers etc., from digital files, without costly tooling or set up charges. For more information, and a Testrite’s laser cutting Brand-a-Stand™ idea guide, contact Testrite Visual Products, Inc., 216 South Newman St., Hackensack, New Jersey 07601; (Tel.) 201-543-0240, 888-873-2735; (Fax) 201-543-2195; (Web Site) www.testrite.com.
Hanson Industries offers custom pole hugger signs which attract attention in and near retail stores. The signs are printed on durable 3/16" (4 MM) White Coroplast. They can be custom cut to any shape or size. The signs come with pre-cut holes and cable ties for easy installation. The signs are economical and cost effective, even for low quantity runs. For more information contact Hanson Industries, 4401 Quebec Ave. North, New Hope, MN 55428; (Tel.) 763-533-0385; (Fax) 763-533-0496, 800-856-0813; (Web Site) www.signline.com.
ZipCast is on the cutting edge of technology outpacing the competition in building a multi-cultural digital advertising network. ZipCast provides strategic advertising screen placements in restaurants, taxis, banks, supermarkets and other high-traffic locations. ZipCast enables clients to target and reach their customers, improve brand equity and increase ROI. Campaigns are easily updated. With ZipCast, marketers can update and manage content and creative in real time by location, by demographics, by day part and by specific network. For more information, contact ZipCast, 510 Bering Drive #455, Houston, TX 77057; (Tel.) 713-953-7200; (Fax) 713-266-0124; (Web Site) www.zip-cast.com.
Above All Advertising, Inc., has introduced Aire Vue™ Inflatable displays. This patent pending display system incorporates all the benefits of a sign while having all the attributes of a light weight, portable inflatable. The Aire Vue™ comes in 2 sizes and can be ordered with a full printed cover, and with printed panels. The Aire Vue™ is great for use at store fronts, on the top of vehicles, at shopping centers, etc. For more information, contact Above All Advertising, 9080 Activity Rd, San Diego, CA 92126; (Tel.) 866-552-2683 (Web) www.abovealladvertising.
Amko Displays Corp. is a China Direct Manufacturer of p.o.p. light boxes. It designs and produces custom light boxes, as well as metal and plastic displays. For more information, contact Amko Displays Corp., 4 Barrett Ave., Moonachie, NJ 07074, (Tel.) 800-503-7199; (Web Site) www.amkodisplays.com.
Midway Displays offers the Clipper Snap-Rack. This 72 clip display knocks down to save on freight cost. It snaps open for easy assembly. It’s also available in 60 and 108 clip floor displays. An assortment of bases in different sizes and shapes may be used with the display. A custom company logo can be silk screened on the base. The display is fully recyclable. For more information, contact Midway Displays, Inc., 6554 South Austin Ave., Bedford Park, IL 60638; (Tel.) 708-563-2323; (Web Site) www.midwaydisplays.com.
Clip Strip Corp. offers a wide variety of sign holders to display signs, cards, or shelf talkers at retail. Various styles offered are for shelf/counter top, shelf edge, flat surfaces and wire fixtures. Signs display in the flag position. The sign holder shown snaps into various types of price channel strips. It holds signs stock to .080. For more information, contact Clip Strip Corp., 343 South River St., Hackensack, NJ 07601; (Tel.) 1-800-4-Clipstrip; (Fax) 201-342-1438; (Web Site) www.clipstrip.com.
Focus offers the Go Green OpticLED display. The battery operated display has an infrared motion sensor device that allows the light to be factory programmed to become active with on demand timing. The technology operates on batteries, which can last for six months. Technology applications can be used in molded substrates for table tents and back bar applications. Molded vacuum trays can also have the technology built into the tray presentation. For more information, contact Focus Packaging and Display Group, 10328 Highlands West Drive, Escondido, CA 92029; (Tel.) 858–695 3353; (Web Site) www.focuspackaging.com
Fastrak North America offers a range of 7” to 40” LCDs integrated with a solid-state video player that is easily updated via CompactFlash storage media. These affordable all-in-one display units with integrated speakers plug-and-play right from the box; no Internet or network connection is required. Content preparation is as easy as dragging and dropping audio, video, and image files onto a CompactFlash Memory Card. For more information, contact Fastrak Retail North America, 11508-H Providence Rd. #204, Charlotte, NC 28173;(Tel) 704-998-3565; (Web Site) fastrakretail.com.
Eastman Chemical Co. has introduced Spectar Frost incorporating a unique finish technology that delivers plastic sheet with a high-end, matte appearance, for stand-out displays. Due to its light-diffusing properties, sheet made with Spectar Frost can be used for a range of retail lighting applications, including illuminated signage, light boxes and decorative light diffusers. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Clik-Clik Systems offers an economical, easy to use sign hanging system. The reusable system makes it easy to regularly change-out temporary signage or décor. It can be used on suspended ceilings, or open warehouse girders - to heights of 24ft. 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.
Digital Pro Images offers a variety of banner stands which can be purchased with or without graphics. Digital Pro Images combines state of the art printing capabilities in-house with a wide variety of quality presentation systems, including banner stands, table throws, tabletop displays, back wall exhibits, tension fabric structures, hanging signs, and lightboxes. For more information, contact Digital Pro Images, 390 Winkler Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30004; (Tel.) 678-990-9495; (Web) www.digitalproimages.com.
Merchandising Inventives offers clear suction cups for attaching banners and p.o.p. signs to windows. The suction cups are 1 3/4" in diameter and come with either a clear, white or black clip which attaches to either Aluminum or Snap Lock Banners. These suction cup clips allow for easy mounting to any window or glass surfaces. For more information, contact Merchandising Inventives, 1177 Corporate Grove Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Tel. 800-367-5653 Fax: 847-499-3005; (Web Site) www.merchinv.com.
The Drake Co. has introduced Lite-Pak™, a sustainable solution for products merchandized through the club store channel. Lite-Pak’s Club Pack system uses a pre-set template format to create the right primary packaging size and pallet configuration to meet club store’s strict requirements. Plus, Lite-Pak is produced with rigid, durable materials, so any pallet configuration can support the required minimal weight required by club store retailers. Lite-Pak’s simple packaging process provides a packaging solution in a fraction of the time it would take using custom packaging methods. For more information, contact The Drake Co., 1401 Greengrass Dr., Houston, Texas 77008; (Tel.) 800-299-5644; (Web Site) www.thedrakecompany.com.
MDI has introduced the LED Collection: a line of environmentally friendly, ultra-slim signage. The LED Collection is built using low voltage, environmentally-friendly LED lights. They use 50 to 75% less energy than fluorescent-based light boxes - and last up to five times longer. Other benefits to the environment include the fact that the LED Collection contains no mercury. The LED Collection 5000k color temperature accurately highlights graphics. MDI carries two versions of the LED Collection: an off-the-shelf variety with standard sizing, and a custom format to create virtually any size. For more information, contact MDI, 38271 W Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331; (Tel.) 248-553-1900 (Web Site) www.mdiworldwide.com.
T.M. Shea Products, offers the POG overhead sign system to improve the visual appeal of retail displays. The POG system helps shoppers locate products faster. A combination of POG overhead signs and category arc arms creates a “store-within-a-store,” upscale appeal that can include lifestyle imagery and brand graphics. The System is low cost and easy to install. For more information, contact T.M. Shea Products, 984 Livernois Rd., Troy, MI 48083; (Tel.) 248-589-3272, 800-992-5233; (Web) www.tmshea.com.
Trion Industries offers Spring-fed Pusher Hooks which help to continuously project a well stocked, organized “wall” of products. The Spring-fed Hooks improve visibility at all levels. With self-forwarding, auto-facing hooks, there is no need for labor-intensive manual facing. Multiple spring tensions allow custom tuning of push strength for any product. The hooks are available with popular Flip Scan® label holders and Quick Back® straight entry backplates for pegboard or slatwall. For more information, contact Trion Industries, 297 Laird Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; (Tel.) 1-800-444-4665 (Web) www.triononline.com.
Joseph Struhl Company
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