SDI, where innovation and creativity begin.......
As a leading producer of themed events, entertainment venues and corporate communication exhibits, SDI provides innovative program development and creative design solutions to meet your most demanding project needs.
Our five decades of experience has established a reputation for bringing to each project a strategic marketing philosophy and a technical awareness, that translates into successful aesthetic solutions with cost effective results.
Our wide range of award winning projects is a testament to our creative management, design and fabrication teams. The synergy of these talents allow us to respond to our client’s marketing needs quickly and effectively.
Located minutes away from Mid-Town Manhattan, SDI’s administrative office, design studio, manufacturing and warehousing are centralized within our contemporary 200,000 square foot facility.
In addition to our many services, SDI is an authorized dealer of Featherlite portable display systems, featuring a full line of pop-ups, folding panels and custom modular systems.
You can assemble a 30 foot wall or a tabletop display. All from the same components. It will probably last as long as your business. One of the best investments for your bottom line. Over 35 years of thousands of case histories world wide. If you can imagine it we can probably supply it.
Call Abstracta at 212-532-3710
For Artistry in Display Apton’s modular 1" square tubes make your ideas take shape. For exhibits, point of purchase, fixtures... if you can design it, Apton can do it. Tubes, joints and connectors are easily assembled into rigid structures which can be easily dismantled. No special skills are needed.
Reusable and Re-locatable... Ideal for on-site assembly of exhibits and mobile displays.
A Full Range of Accessories... Bright chrome and black finished tubes in Curved Sections, Slotted Tubes and Brackets and a host of other accessory items allow you the widest range of design possibilities.
Call 800-733-6633 for a catalog.
Contact: Andrew E. Silver, Director of Sales & Marketing
TRILITE, the "original" lightweight aluminum modular frame system, is available in ladder, triangular and box configurations, as well as curved. Whether in natural silver mill finish or powder-coated colors, TRILITE is an aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective solution to highlight your exhibit/display while offering the strength to hang lighting, signage and TV monitors. Trilite 100 Series (1" OD tubing, 5/16" spars) features 6" & 9" systems. Trilite 200 (2" OD tubing, 1/2" spars) features 10" (9.84), 12", 18" and 24" systems. Optikinetics provides free AutoCAD® design service plus custom fabrication. Optikinetics also manufactures effects lighting equipment for innovative, eye-catching logo & sales message projection.
The numerous Norse Latch/Receiver combinations offer simplified site preparation and installation for joining, closing and clamping of wood and metal panels, boxes, doors, windows, etc. Surface mounted externally or internally, with no panel preparation, or mortised in place, sealed if required, and operated remotely at 90 when needed. Norse latches are used on tables/exhibits/electronic cabinets/displays/store fixtures/museum settings/sealed cases/doors/windows/signs/lighting, machine & furnace enclosures/dressing rooms/kiosks/prefabricated structures/elevators/cabs/crates & boxes/ shelters/coffins/aircraft emergency exit ramp releases/saunas/refrigeration and clean rooms/sectional floors.
Flexilight Decorative Rope Lighting & Light Controllers
Priced As low as .99 cents per foot!, Outwater Plastics’ 120-volt and low-voltage formats of Flexilight Decorative Rope Lighting enable designers and builders of point of purchase retail displays, signs and fixtures to cost effectively and effortlessly install and create illumination wherever ambient lighting is required as never before. Comprising ½ watt sub-miniature incandescent bulbs (rated at approximately 35,000 hours) spaced 1" on center in highly flexible PVC coils, Flexilight is available in eight different colors in either ½" or 3/8" diameter formats and is sold in 30’ or 150’ full coils which can be cut in increments. Both UL Listed and ISO 9002 Certified, Flexilight is manufactured to the highest national and international quality control and production standards. Designed and built to withstand heavy weight loads, high impact, extreme temperature differentials, as well as water and UV penetration, Flexilight is also sturdy enough to be bent into almost any shape and utilized without breakage. A complete line of stock complementary mounting hardware & accessories enables virtually any type of indoor/outdoor application with ease. When utilized in conjunction with Flexilight, Outwater Plastics’ inexpensive, portable and easy to use Flexilight Light Controllers can be pre-programmed or manually adjusted to bring your mundane signs, wire forms, store fixtures, kiosks and check out windows to life with a variety of desired lighting effects which include Static Lighting, Chasing/Linear Chasing, Flashing/Alternate Flashing and Sound Activated Illumination at various intensities, frequencies and rotations. Outwater Plastics’ Flexilight Light Controllers bring the excitement and motion of marquee lighting to a whole new level to make Flexilight not only a practical decorative tool, but a cost effective one as well. Color pictorials and ordering information are available on the website. Outwater Plastics can be reached at http://www.outwater.com/flexilight.htm.
ALUCOBOND® Material, SINTRA® Material and DIBOND® Material are ideal materials for various display applications. ALUCOBOND Material is super strong yet lightweight. It fabricates quickly and easily to significantly reduce your labor costs. Yet it offers your displays an extremely modern, contemporary look that can’t be matched! DIBOND Material is the new aluminum composite from Alusuisse Composites, Inc. that offers the same great benefits as ALUCOBOND Material, but is even lighter. DIBOND Material is constructed of two sheets of .012" aluminum versus ALUCOBOND Material’s .020" aluminum. Both, of course, offer a thermoplastic core. SINTRA Material sets the standard for performance in graphic substrates. It’s the strong, flexible, uniformly colored display material with the widest range of thicknesses and colors available that can cut your fabrication costs in half!
NUCLEAR FUEL SYSTEM
Fiber optics is a powerful enhancement to exhibit graphics. Illuminators can be button activated or the displays can "auto cycle." Stories can be told, complex images can be explained, and maps can be highlighted. The implied motion and vivid colors rendered with fiber optics are perfect crowd pleasers.
E-Z UP Instant Products offer quick set up-in 60 seconds or less-and are easily portable. With patented scissors-action steel trusses, displays can be set up with little effort. Perfect for exhibits, ranging in size from 5’ x 5’ to 10’ x 20’, the P.O.P. Stand and Eclipse models are available in a variety of colors and can be customized with graphics to make stunning displays, indoors or out. E-Z UP Instant Tables and Monitor Stands add to the ease of exhibit set up. Sidewalls, rail skirts, and other accessories are available.
Abex 500 QuickConnect Panel System available in laminate and fabric finishes, is the ideal individual panel display for high visibility. The lightweight aluminum frame with high density in-fill and laminate counters is inexpensive to transport and requires only one person for set-up. The standard 10’ Abex 500 converts easily to a tabletop display, and Abex’s premier accessory options such as slatwall, backlit headers, lightboxes and counters are available on all Abex 500 exhibits.
Abex 900 Custom Modular System offers the sophisticated finish of a custom display, but assembles with the ease and versatility of a modular system. This lightweight, individual panel system offers over 80 different panels in an array of sizes which makes design possibilities unlimited. The panels, available in laminate and fabric, connect with a simple tab or connecting extrusion, so no tools are needed. The patented Abex locking mechanism ensures even seam alignment for a flawless appearance.
Abex 600 MultiConnect Panel System is a dynamic preconnected panel system that easily adapts to any trade show space. The lightweight panels are constructed of a hardwood frame with high density foam in-fill for greater durability and stability. Interchangeable panels are connected utilizing concealed 360° hinges that allow for easy reconfiguration, and no tools are needed for set-up. Abex’s premier accessory package is available with all Abex 600 exhibits. All of these features have made Abex 600 the leader in simplicity, versatility, and durability.
CR PLUS Custom Rental Plus Service
This custom rental program consists of modular components that can be adapted to various configurations including lineal and island booths. We can provide a custom look on a rental basis eliminating refurbishing and storage costs. CR PLUS is available on a one-time rental basis or can facilitate a multiple sign program. Turnkey pricing including show service management is available.
ExpoDisplays is Corporate America’s Single Source for Display, Graphics & Accessories featuring a full line of portable and modular lightweight systems targeting the tradeshow and exhibition market, and backed by over 25 years of experience in the industry. Our offering of seven complete product lines and one stop shopping concept helps simplify the display buying process. Complete in-house design and graphics services along with a national network of over 150 representatives ensures the correct display for any requirement. ExpoDisplays’ current product offerings include:
ExpoFrame, The 2001, Odyssey®, Eclipse®, ExpoAire®, Visions®, Quantum™, Tabletops-*See corresponding product. Call 1-800-FOR-EXPO for the location of your nearest ExpoDisplays showroom and representative.
Zenith 10" x 20"
This dental company wanted a 10"x20" booth that could split into two 10"x10" units. Using modern laminates, we developed a very practical and attractive space using our RECON design. This booth convents to be a work horse, with all the elegance of a custom product.
Abex 300 Series Pop-Up System display systems are portable exhibit displays that can be assembled in minutes without special tools or equipment. The expandable aluminum frame is designed for maximum strength and minimum weight. Each unit comes with its own sturdy, interlocking cases that are ready to go when you are.
Available in a variety of configurations from a 6-foot table top to a 10-foot standard display, the Abex 300 Series displays can be tailored to meet your needs with accessories and custom graphics.
BMA’s UNIQUE TABLE TOP PORTABLE DISPLAY, MODEL"TT"
Beautifully Simple!
2-minute set up
20 lbs. Including case
Fabric, and/or Laminated photographic panels
Numerous color choices in panel fabrics, and tablecloth frames
Slatwall panel option.
Modular Design
Mark Bric’s newest presentation system, the Flexiframe FoldUp, is designed for those who need a professional and economical display that is especially quick and easy to set up and dismantle. This attractive hinged folding backwall is available in a variety of colors and sizes (four, six and eight section units). Each frame holds an insert panel 70cm x 100cm up to 5mm thick. The optional header frames, which can be used to highlight your message or company logo, hold panels 70cm x 30cm. Mark Bric also offers display accessories such as spotlights, demo counters, tables, and towers to enhance your presentation or exhibit.
Back-Lit "High Visibility' Portable Displays with Polarized Motion Effects bring your idea to life. The Illumaramas from Creative Color Inc. feature a full line of very portable back-lit models including table-tops, accent units and floor models. You don’t have to look like everybody else anymore. Use them for a single booth or combine units for multi-booth layouts. They’re easy to set up and ship. The photo shows an in-line 20’ booth, all back-lit and Polarized motion effects are used in all panels. All graphics are produced in-house. Our full digital and photographic imaging services creates a "one-stop" service. Send for free brochure and prices.
HANNA DESIGN ROCHESTER, INC.
52 Marway Circle
Rochester, NY 14624
Tel. 716-247-6240
FAX 716-247-6248
The FOLDING STACKABLES from RADIUS
The RADIUS FOLDING STACKABLES series offers lightweight, portable ease without sacrificing quality or image. Panels unfold and stack to create impressive exhibits from tabletops to backwalls, towers and pedestal counters in a variety of sizes and shapes in minutes. Both 3- and 4-panel self hinged reversible modules are available in a variety of colors. Graphic treatments including multi-color fabric inlays, silkscreen, applique, vinyl and photographic applications are available to personalize it’s classic design. A simple "NO-TOOL' system available throughout North America.
Massachusetts Convention Center 60’ x 40’.
We were awarded the bid for Massachusetts Convention Center’s traveling road show. This display has been an unqualified success. It continues to be used, and will be used for many years to come. This spectacular display creates a wonderful atmosphere for the Massachusetts Convention center to sell from.
Contact: Chris B. Wilson
At Mostré, we understand that on the trade show floor, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. We specialize in creating distinct images through Custom/Modular Exhibit Design. From portable solutions to custom island exhibits, from initial design concepts to storage. Our "turn key' operation frees you from the worry of details, allowing you to focus on what you do best-meeting customers and promoting your product on the show floor.
Have Mostré to build your next exhibit. Please call for references.
Modular exhibit systems with the custom look is the watchword of Worldwide/Nationwide Displays. Include transparencies, slatwall, gridwall, audio visual presentation and motion in easy to set up, economical to use exhibits. They are available for purchase or lease including "Full on site service" Let us be your exhibit manager and arrive at showsite finding your exhibit up and waiting. Units are available throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
Contact your worldwide/Nationwide representative for additional information.
At PFI Displays, we strategically integrate your unique brand position into your exhibit program to deliver a level of innovative design that translates into outstanding results every time. With PFI, you’ll experience a commitment to customer service and attention to detail that makes your life easier. Call today for more information.
Almost anything is possible with fiber optics. Fiberoptic Lighting can animate any logo or idea. Fiber optic light, color and implied motion attracts more attention than any other form of sign. A fiber optic display is easy to maintain, cost effective, eye-catching and exciting. Bring your ideas to light!
Fiber Optic Lighting
TPR manufactures the most complete and versatile fiber optic lighting product line in the world. Including point source, side glow, lenses, light sources, simulated neon, curtains, and signs. We also provide complete design and engineering services. We also supply a full line of lighting equipment, low voltage, etc.
Foamboards from Alusuisse Composites, Inc. are ideal for framing, signage, exhibit and display, photo mounting and screen printing. Sintra® Material is rigid board of foamed polyvinyl chloride with closed-cell structure. Available in a rainbow of colors and various standard thicknesses, it is easily fabricated, screen printed, painted and heat bent or thermoformed. Foam-X® Material is a paper laminate with a core of expanded polystyrene foam—with high density and good rigidity. Now, it’s available in heat activated and pressure sensitive versions. Recently introduced is Kapa-Bloc, high-performance foam board--a composite board with a foamed polyurethane core.
Hartman offers a complete line of foam-centered boards. HartBoard® is produced with a variety of substrates developed for specific applications. The resilient center is extruded polystyrene. HartBoard® is available in standard white, blacks, vivid colors and specialties. HartLine is Hartmans best value for mounting and backing. This foam-centered board is bonded with uncoated paper liners. HartPlus® is Hartmans all-plastic foam-centered panel. It’s bonded with high impact polystyrene. HartBoard® is produced in standard and custom sizes, 1/8", 3/16", 3/8", and ½" thick.
PilloCore® compressible core foam board from Hunt Corporation lets you expand your creative possibilities. PilloCore adds the excitement of dimension, giving you more design freedom. Create signs that sizzle, displays that dazzle and POP that stops traffic. Especially developed for die cutting, When die cut, its special core compresses to a closed "pillowed" edge. It can also be embossed while die cut to produce dimensional effects. PilloCore is lightweight, rigid and has a smooth, white clay-coated surface that is perfect for screen printing and mounting. PilloCore is available in white or black on black, in a variety of sizes.
Game Wheels are a great way to Increase traffic in your display. Giveaways are fun with a Game Wheel. Let the motion of a Game Wheel and the Spinning Sound attract potential clients to you.
Catapult3 has developed the best Game Wheel on the market. We customize the Graphics to meet your color and logo needs. Our standard models include a 24" Table Top Game Wheel and a 36" Free Standing Game Wheel. We also do larger, smaller and custom Game Wheels on a quantity order basis. Shipping cases are also available.
MightyCore heavy duty foam board from Hunt Corporation is one of the strongest, most versatile indoor foam boards available. It’s bright white paper surface allows excellent UV or solvent-based ink coverage and adhesion. MightyCore is a multi-laminate composite that has far more layers than ordinary foam board. It’s dense foam resists crushing and denting. Multiple layers of plastics, papers and an adhesive structure form a rigid board that resists bowing and twisting. Its ideal for hand or machine cutting, and holding grommets and screws securely. MightyCore is perfect for mounting photos, digital images and lithos. Create signs, screen prints, POP displays and building exhibits. MightyCore is ideal for any foam board project requiring quality surface printing or adhesion and sustained indoor used with minimal wear. MightyCore is available in white and black-on-black in variety of sizes.
Button, Button...who’s got the button!! We have... to make fiber-optic displays interactive. All kinds of applications are enhanced when adding light, color, and motion. Fiber optics are easy to include in a project, easy to maintain, and easy to ship since they are virtually non-breakable.
Use in conjunction with other exhibit graphics to make a point, explain a process, describe a system, or tell a story. The displays can interface with other media including other audio/visual devices. From creations to fabrication, we can do all or part of the project! Let us help you interact with fiber optics.
The PDC-2300 Series, PDC-2600 Series, and PDC-2900 Series are a complete family of free-standing, interactive, multimedia kiosks. Our contemporary 24 to 36 inch diameter designs are available in 28 models. Low-profile, tower, and sit-down units are appropriate for trade shows, retail point-of-sale, multimedia uses in museums and libraries, and for many public access applications. Rectangular and "flat front" cylindrical designs are also available. An optional keyboard support is available when a touchscreen is not being used, and a "telephone" type handset speaker can be used for those applications that include a "private" audio program. All of our kiosk designs meet the new ADA Accessibility guidelines for wheelchairs.
Luminaire®, Luminaire Ultra® and Luminaire Ultra® II
Lightboxes in single-sided, double-sided, free standing with pedestal, wall-inset and outdoor configurations.
Standard sizes from 11" ´ 14" up to 48" ´ 96", as well as custom sizes.
Luminaire Ulltra® II units pictured.
Multiple units in a tradeshow application command viewer’s attention and tell a story.
Our lightboxes have set the standard in quality for over twenty years. Each and every illuminated display we sell is completely UL listed and features bright and even lighting - regardless of the background. DSA/Phototech offers ten standard designs for immediate delivery, all available in a wide variety of sizes and finishes and ready for shipment from our California and Wisconsin facilities. We also specialize in custom fabrication to meet your designer’s specific requirements. Regardless whether of you order one 20’ x 50’ lightbox or a shipment of ten thousand 8" x 10" lightboxes, we deliver high-quality displays to match your needs. Shown here is the Slim Profile Series, with a radius frame edge.
NEW Thin-View lightboxes
Less than 2", Variety of sizes. Lightweight.
Standard Lightboxes
- single or double-sided
- square or rounded corners
- wall mounted, recessed or pedestal
- complete range of colors, finishes and sizes
Custom Lightboxes virtually any size or shape up to 48"×96".
communications task trailers
MOBILEXHIBIT manufactures and distributes the patented MX2000 exhibition trailer. MX2000 trailers carry up to 2000 pounds of display accessories and product in a secure, high visibility, car-towable unit. One person can deliver and set up a complete exhibit in minutes—without incurring shipping, storage, drayage and installation costs.
Typical uses include product introduction and demonstration/sampling presentations at indoor and outdoor events, store openings, mall shows, tradeshows and fairs.
MOBILEXHIBIT products carry a two year limited warranty. Many available options, finishes and accessories. May be purchased with or without finished interiors. Ask your exhibit company or call direct.
Doll-Ease® are a method of packaging tradeshow exhibits that protect the exhibit property and save the exhibitor money.
If desired, exhibitors are able to continue to utilize their existing exhibit houses for fabrication and request that the exhibit house interact with Colossal Events for packaging.
In addition to the Doll-Ease® cost-savings features, each unit can be re-jigged and re-configured and therefore re-used as new exhibits are fabricated.
Doll-Ease®, which are produced exclusively by Colossal Events, Inc. are the only environmentally-friendly method of packaging tradeshow exhibits.
For every Doll-Ease® produced, ten trees are donated to help replenish the nations forests.
Manufacturers and distributors of polarized animation products for the P.O.P. and exhibit industry. Polarized animation is a unique animation process using pre-printed patterns of motion with an adhesive backing. We also supply the motors and polarizing spinners. Our color tinting sheets, also with an adhesive backing, have become an instant hit with exhibit builders because of their durable base and rich color saturation.
Point-of-Purchase transparencies can be animated to your specifications in any quantity.
Please call for free pre-planning and consultation service. Handbook available on request.
Derksen Graphic Projection Systems are powerful and versatile projection systems designed specifically to complement any trade show booth. A full line of projectors and accessories are available to project brilliant, bright and razor-sharp images of your logo or product/service onto virtually any surface. Images can be in B/W or color, static or in motion.
Derksen systems are user-friendly, lightweight, compact and trouble-free. Don’t compromise image quality with scanners or pattern projectors. Please contact a Derksen Lighting Consultant for free color brochures and pricing
Contact: Andrew E. Silver, Director of Sales & Mktg.
1-800-575-6784 is the only number you need for eye-catching logo & sales message projection. (OPTI) is introducing its newest Effects Projector--the GoBoShow. Ideal for exhibit and retail displays, the GoBoShow provides clear projection of images over long periods of time. The GoBoShow produces more than 1400 lumen light output, with low power consumption and an average lamp life of 9000 hours. Combined with Optikinetics’ wide array of lenses, effects and custom imagery, the (OPTI) GoBoShow is ideal for creating numerous dynamic lighting solutions for your displays. Optikinetics also manufactures (OPTI) TRILITE aluminum trussing for similar exhibit & display applications with the strength and versatility to hang lighting, signage and TV monitors.
Cabbage Cases Inc., established in 1974 offers heavyduty (ATA), lightflite, and buckles & straps style cases. From briefcase to automobile size, Cabbage Cases will design and build your case whether it is (1) unit or (100) units. For exhibit items, computer equipment, scientific instruments, a/v, or sales demo gear, Cabbage has the case for you. We have had our exclusive tilt-wheels & extension handle option for over (20) years. Please contact us with your equipment dimensions.
TriAds®’ intriguing "wave" transition rivets viewers’ interest, ensuring attention to the full cycle of your multi-message display. Sizes are available from 12" x 18" (305mm x 457 mm) up to 48" ´ 72" (1220 mm ´ 1830 mm) at affordable prices. TriAd® will work magic in your retail, showroom, or tradeshow display environment!
Shown is a freestanding TriAd® display available with an optional pedestal and Neon Plus® simulated neon header.
Considered the cutting edge of current signage technology - fiber optics are cost effective, virtually non-breakable, and low maintenance. Their installation usually consists of opening a shipping package and plugging in the sign. Easy...fast...effective.
The best way to start "painting with light" is to fax a logo or concept and you will receive a quote. Colors can be rendered perfectly, logos can be animated, brand identification and memory retention are enhanced. A fiber optic sign has "a second glance effect."
Contact: Andrew E. Silver, Director of Sales & Mktg.
TRILITE, the “original” lightweight aluminum modular frame system, is available in ladder, triangular and box configurations, as well as curved. Whether in natural silver mill finish or powder-coated colors, TRILITE is an aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective solution to highlight your exhibit/display while offering the strength to hang lighting, signage and TV monitors. Trilite 100 Series (1" OD tubing, 5/16" spars) features 6" & 9" systems. Trilite 200 (2" OD tubing, 1/2" spars) features 10" (9.84), 12", 18" and 24" systems. Optikinetics provides free AutoCAD® design service plus custom fabrication. Optikinetics also manufactures effects lighting equipment for innovative, eye-catching logo & sales message projection.