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CREATIVE Exhibit Trends Update

April/May 1999


Habitat, Inc. has designed and fabricated many different creative themes which can be customized to meet the specific marketing needs of each client. The booming economy has generated an increased demand for unique rental exhibits and Habitat can offer a complete rental package with complete tradeshow management. A rental exhibit is a viable option for an exhibit with demanding trade show schedules, or by a desire to break away from a traditional image. Habitat has provided dynamic custom exhibits for corporations such as Pinacor, IBM, Rockford Forget, Mobility Electronics, etc. For more information, contact Habitat Inc., 6031 S. Maple Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85283.


Pingel Displays designed and built this exhibit for Protein Technologies. It features theatrical lighting which draws show attendees to the 14" high corporation logos of this 20" x 50" interactive exhibit. Guests gather at the curved reception desk surrounded by the soft glow of sconce lamps. Massive, lightweight “sona-tube” columns suggests a feeling of permanence. The rear of the exhibit houses four private conference rooms. A fully functional kitchen prepares food sample for guests, contains micro-waves, refrigerator, for prep counter, and even a sink. The majority of the exhibit was covered in soft fabrics, offering an inviting feeling. For more information, contact Pingel Displays Incorporated, 2655 Victor Street, Saint Louis, MO 03104.


Worldwide Exhibits offers a “Single Responsibility” exhibit program throughout Europe, as the European market has become more and more important for the American manufacturer. With E-Commerce the sales of product overseas becomes easier than ever before. Worldwide will design an exhibit here in the United States and manufacture it in its European facility. It will be delivered and installed in any city in Europe at one prequoted “package” price. It may be rented, leased or purchased with the same personalized service and "prequoted" delivered price. The quote includes round trip airfare and 4 days in Europe for the inspection of the exhibit before it is shipped. For more information contact Worldwide Exhibits, 231 W. 29th Street, New York, NY 10001.


Channel-Kor Systems, Inc., manufactured this elegant 20" x 20" island for Mach-1 Software which provided recessed workstations and high impact backlit elements to step up Mach-1’s tradeshow presence. The seams of this Entourage Custom/Modular system are virtually invisible. Base layer panels actually lock together during set-up to ensure horizontal seams line up. To ensure that set-up goes quickly and easily, the system offers a fast no-tool assembly with color coded numbered panels. The entire unit sets up in less than 4-hours including the carpet. For more information, contact Channel-Kor Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 2297, 3337 South Highway 37, Bloomington, Indiana 47401.


Expo Displays offers the 2001 exhibit which incorporates the latest in design technology to provide for exhibiting needs into the 21st century. Featuring the industry’s only convertible pop-up framework, the 2001 allows for both full-sized and table-top configurations all from the same frame. The easy-to-assembly lightweight frame work is available in a wide variety of standard models, from table top to full-sized island configurations. For more information, contact Expo Displays, 3203 Queen Palm Drive, Tampa, Florida 33619-1394.


The Rogers Company recently presented the new Ernst & Young, LLP customized 20" x 20" open-island exhibit which was designed to meet specific requirements. The exhibit features pear wood laminate throughout the display accented with frosted green Plexiglas to achieve a modern yet conservative look. Eye-catching graphics were mounted in four light boxes on the perimeter. The exhibit was designed to easily convert into two 20" on-line displays or to use separately as a single 20" display. Four workstations accommodate various technologies used in customer presentations. The overall exhibit design was so well received, that a twin image was built for other Ernst & Young locations. For more information, contact, The Rogers Company, 7550 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, Ohio 40460.


This exhibit has been used at major shows around the world. It features the Abstracta System, which enables it to be carried by company executives on the plane, after which it may be put together at the show. The Abstracta System provides support for products in an impactful manner. The system is economical, long-lasting and may be easily put together in any configuration. For more information, contact Abstracta Structures Inc., 347 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016


Optikinetics Limited offers TRILITE, a lightweight, aluminum structural system which has remarkable load-bearing capacities. TRILITE is a versatile, cost-effective solution that offers a variety of options in display applications. The 200 Series, with 2" OD tubing and ˝" spars, is available in larger sizes 12", 18" and 24" and is available in the heavy duty format for larger applications where greater spans and heavier load bearing capacities are required. The heavy-duty tubes have a wall thickness of 0.125" making it ideal for large exhibits, retail superstore applications and displays. All TRILITE is available in ladder, triangular and box configurations which can be curved. Custom curves, junctions and lengths are also easily produced. TRILITE has a standard natural silver mill finish with the option of a wide array of standard powder-coated colors, as well as PMS matching and specialty finishes. 24-hour Auto CAD service is available. For more information, contact Optikinetics Limited, 10387 Dow-Gil Road, Ashland, VA 23005.


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