Under $1000
Panelglide Exhibits offers a cost-effective 8' Floor Display that can be shipped UPS and set up without tools. The exhibit is 8' high by 8' wide with a backlit header. It is covered with Velcro receptive fabric on front and back. The standing exhibit, with its eye-popping backlit header can be seen from aisles away. The cost of the exhibit is $995.00. For more information, contact Panelglide Exhibit Systems, 2023 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL 60612.
Under $1000
Testrite offers the Excel Banner Exhibit System, a versatile display system which may be used for all types of display applications, from banner stands to large exhibits. The system consists of banners, which easily slip into crossbars in minutes. The economical system is offered with a wide array of accessories, including travel bags for easy portability. For more information, contact Testrite, 135 Monroe Street, Newark, NJ 07105.
Under $5,000
Magneseal is a new generation of popup displays. The benefits of this sturdy newdesign are 3 fold. Lighter weight and thus smaller packaging. It is easier to handle and costs less to ship, providing a saving at every show. All this because the new Magneseal has no magnetic bars on which the panels mount. This new design uses high power rare earth magnets to align the panels, and unique new edge magnet tape on each panel to bring the seams together. Magneseal is available in all the standard layouts from 3' to 20'. An 8x10’ exhibit can be supplied with custom graphics for just $3,600. For more information, contact Penguin N.A.., 2101 Oxford Street, London, Ontario, Canada N5V 2Z7
1,000 - $5,000
Optikinetics Ltd. Offers the OPTI Trilite which bridges the divide between modular and custom constructions. The pyramid shaped rig with a special four way auction brings an unusual and striking concept to reality. The OPTI Trilite truss is a standard natural silver mill finish at a cost of $3,248.00. In a new polished finish or in a standard powder coat color, the cost is $4,467 (fabric scrims and graphics not included). OPTI Trilite can be used over and over again with the versatility to modify the pieces changing the dimensions to fit any space requirement without much additional cost. For more information, contact Optikinetics Ltd., 116 Sylvia Road, Ashland, VA 23005.
Under $5,000
ExpoStar Displays and Graphics, Inc. is rolling out NextDayDisplays, a new division that specializes in high speed customer service. With advertising headlines like "Faster Than A Speeding Deadline." NextDayDisplays is catering to the hectic time frame that most tradeshow professionals are all too familiar with. NextDayDisplays is offering the most popular ExpoStar displays, off-the-shelf and available for immediate shipping. Patented rollable columns and trademarked Arch-Top headers add versatility and impact to the already reliable and easy-to-use folding panel system. Covered in premium fabrics, these units are reversible and some even feature inlaid fabric accent stripes. Retail prices range from $345 to $2740. NextDayDisplays, 5700 Oleander Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403.
Milos Structural Systems manufactures QuickTruss® Aluminum Trussing, which features a Quick connection system using solid connectors, pins and clips. This makes QuickTruss® one of the strongest and fastest assembling truss systems available today. Included within the QuickTruss® range is the M222 system (8 ¾" truss, 1 ¼" main tubes), M290B and M290V systems (11 7/16" truss, 2" main tubes) and M390K and M390L systems (15 3/8" truss, 2" main tubes). All are available in flat, triangular and box configurations and can be curved into circles, ellipses and custom curves. Standard finish is natural silver with powder coating colors and finishes available. TriTruss is a 9.84" triangular truss constructed from 2" x 1/16" tubing and ½" braces. For more information, contact Milos Structural Systems, 10409 Dow Gil Road, Ashland, VA 23005.
$25,000 - $40,000
Nationwide Displays offers a modular exhibit system with a custom look. This exhibit includes transparencies, slatwall, gridwall, audio visual presentation and motion in an easy to set up, economical, exhibit. The exhibit is available for purchase or lease including "full on site service". Units are available throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Arrive at your show site finding your exhibit up and waiting. For more information, contact Nationwide Displays, 25 Moffitt Blvd., Bay Shore, NY 11706.
$50,000 Plus
The Homestore Double-Deck Exhibit includes two conference rooms, a lounge area, theaters and interactive work stations. The deck was constructed of aluminum and scrims with exposed timberstrand used in the work stations. A wave structure provided Homestore with an effective identity that could be seen from all parts of the Show floor. The second deck included plasma screens and flat screen monitors in the theater and work stations to allow sales people to interact with their customers. For more information, contact Entolo, Inc., 5000 Winnetka Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55427.
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