InstaShade offers Portable Shelters
InstaShade offers custom printed portable shelters for increasing company recognition and image awareness. Sizes available include 10’ x 10’, 11’ x 11’, and 10’ x 20’. InstaShade shelters are ideal for promotions, sporting events, trade shows and sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact InstaShade, 3000 W. Orange Avenue, Apopka, FL 32703; (Tel) 800-621-4253, (Web) www.enviroworks.fiskars.com.
TSEA release Survey
The Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) recently released its 1998 Salary Survey for Exhibit Managers. Average salaries rose 1.6%, from $46,347 to $47,087, between 1997 and 1998. This follows last year’s 0.5% decrease in average salaries. For the second year in a row, the discrepancy in pay between women and men decreased. In 1998, men earned an average of $57,381, while women earned $44,334. In 1997, men reported earning $57,446, with women earning $42,747. Therefore, the difference in pay in 1998 was $13,047 (23%) versus $14,699 (26%) in 1997. The number of women who are exhibit managers increased 2.9% between 1997 and 1998. An important development was the significant decrease in years of exhibit industry experience reported. The percentage of survey respondents who reported less than five years of experience increased 4.6% between 1997 and 1998. Simultaneously, the percentage of respondents with 5 to 10 years of experience declined 3.7%. Highest salaries are paid in the Pacific area, where the average salary is $50,107. Aerospace/Defense and Communications/Electronics industries offer, on average, the highest compensation levels: $54,785 and $52,283, respectively. Lower salaries are reported in the Food and Beverage industry.
Outwater introduces Flexilight
Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc., has introduced Flexilight, an inexpensive rope light, (priced under $1.00 per foot), for displays and exhibits.Flexilight is well suited for accent lighting, signs and ambient lighting. Flexilight is offered in 30’ and 150’ coils in both 1/2" and 3/8" diameters, in a wide variety of different colors. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics Industries Inc., 4 Passaic St., Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075; (Tel) 201-472-1174, 1-888-OUTWATER, (Fax) 800-888-3315 (Web) www.outwater.com.
Intex Exhibits introduces Expression
Intex Exhibits International has introduced Expression, the first self-locking pop-up without connectors or diagonals and the only pop-up to offer an adjustable "straight-t-curve" frame option. The Expression difference begins with the patented Radian Glide Hub, which eliminates fragile connectors and awkward diagonals. This feature, combined with high-tensile aluminum alloy tubes, makes the frame strong, easy to set-up and worry free. Integrated connecting clips and folding channel bars offer extensive design possibilities. There are three frame styles and two case options. For more information, contact Intex Exhibits, 3625 N. Mississippi Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97227; (Tel) 800-331-6633.
CMS introduces ImageMist
Using a new imaging technology called ImageMist, CMS made three-dimensional flames and other images appear in mid-air, projected on a thin curtain of super-fine water vapor particles, in the Hewlett-Packard (HP) booth at the recent Internet World trade show in Los Angeles, CA. The "fire" transformed into a spinning Hewlett-Packard domain World Cup soccer logo emphasizing HP’s involvement in the 1998 World Cup Soccer games. From this, an illuminated globe floated in air. ImageMist uses jets of finely atomized water vapor that create a very thin curtain of mist, which rises five to six feet above the generators. Rear-screen projection creates the moving images. Since little water is used, the mist can be maintained for several hours. For more information, contact CMS, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045; (Tel) 310-645-5604, (Fax) 310-215-3018, (Web) www.cmsbiz.com.
E.G. Schlesselman offers Lighting Products
E.G. Schlesselman, Inc. offers affordable halogen display lighting products. The compact lighting fixtures are offered with special brackets to adapt to all types of display systems, from framed panels to truss tubing to pop-up exhibits. For more information, contact E.G. Schlesselman, Inc., 2778 Banning Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239; (Tel) 513-923-1144; (Fax) 513-923-1654.
PeopleVision produces Intergrated Chipware for Show
PeopleVision, recently produced this large golden head for Integrated Chipware’s exhibit at the Embedded Development show. The head transforms from liquid metal gold into a yellow face on a blue sky background. For more information about special effects for trade shows, contact PeopleVision, 324 West Westfield Ave., Roselle Park, NJ 07204; (Tel) 908-298-9876.
ICON, Inc. changes Name
ICON, Inc., a Fort Wayne, IN-based exhibit firm changed its name to ICON International and set up three independent business units. Highmark Technologies focuses on advanced exhibit systems; ICON Exhibits focuses on total exhibit solutions. The third new unit, DISPLAYSOURCE, provides portable/modular exhibits to clients in the Midwest. The management team for its new business unit, ICON Exhibits includes Mark Flegge, as V.P., James McGrady, as Director-Exhibit Sales and Jeff Armstrong as Account Manager. Michael Parrott, President, ICON International, made the announcements.
Joseph Struhl
Joseph Struhl Company, Inc. recently expanded its Frame-It Integrated Display System making it the most versatile and cost effective frame/display system. In addition to its connectors for making A-frames, towers, portable displays, multi-sided signs and backwall displays, the company now offers a Split Rail profile for making top/side loading frames. Frame-It IDS components can be ordered separately or in a prepackaged assortment. For more information or a copy of the company’s new six page product catalog on the expanded Frame-It Integrated Display System, contact Joseph Struhl Company, Inc., 195 Atlantic Avenue, P.O. Box N, Garden City Park, NY 11040; (Tel) 516-741-3660, 800-552-0023, (Fax) 516-742-3617.
TPR Enterprises offers Lighting for Show
TPR Enterprises offers a wide selection of fiber optic lighting products for trade show exhibits. The line includes point source, side glow, lenses, light sources, simulated neon lighting, fiber optic curtains and signs. For more information, contact TPR Enterprises, Ltd., 664 Fayette Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 110543; (Tel) 914-698-1141; (Fax) 914-698-9419.
Alusuisse Composites introduces Sintrex Material
Alusuisse Composites, Inc. has introduced three new versions of its Sintrex Material, highlighting an industry trend toward foamboard diversification. The company has introduced: 1/2" white Sintrex Material, 1/2” black Sintrex Material, and 3/16" black Sintrex Material as additions to the original 3/16” white Sintrex. The products are lightweight but rigid boards of extruded polystyrene foam laminated between two cap sheets of litho grade solid polystyrene which provide excellent printability. Sintrex Material is available in 4’x 8’ sheet sizes. Custom lengths and widths are available upon request. For more information, contact Alusuisse Composites, 77 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146; (Tel) 314-878-2303, (Fax) 314-878-7596.
DAVIS A/S introduces DPS60-TS
DAVIS A/S has introduced the DPS60-TS, a digital, large-screen system with advanced touchscreen capability for interactive kiosks, and presentations. The new unit combines the DAVIS SLP rear-screen projection and touchscreen technologies to provide finger-tip control on the 60-inch screen system. DPS60-TS uses a high optical quality touchscreen that allows a finger to become an "electronic pen" on the board highlighting, underlining or writing over projected materials. Screens can be manipulated, saved for reference or pasted into other applications. For more information, contact DAVIS North America, 2055 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA 95110; (Tel) 408-487-3787, (Fax) 408-467-3804.
GES Exposition
GES Exposition Services has formed a new division providing complete trade show and event marketing services. Gary Sain, Exec. V.P. Sales & Marketing, said GES Corporate Services has been formed in response to clients’ requests for a single source for all their event marketing needs. Kim Davis, formerly a GES Las Vegas sales executive, has been named National Corporate Account Manager, West Coast. Lee Williams, formerly a GES Atlanta sales executive, has been named National Corporate Account Manager, East Coast.
Fiberoptic Lighting
Fiberoptic Lighting, Inc., creates interactive fiber optic displays to communicate key selling points at trade shows. These displays can be interfaced with computer and a/v media. Fiber optics are virtually non breakable and are easy to ship. For more information, contact Fiberoptic Lighting, 950 S.E. "M" Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526; (Tel) 541-476-6900; 800-543-2533; (Fax) 541-476-0796.
Exhibit Specialty introduces Lighting Lines.
Exhibit Specialty Products, has introduced five new exhibit lighting lines. Flex-Lite is comprised of line voltage wall washer fixtures and low voltage spot and flood lights. Amber Linear is a low voltage, linear lighting system. The Disk Light Series is a low voltage series of round fixtures that can be surface or recessed mounted. The Mini Recessed Lighting Series has a housing so small it fit in a hand. The Micro Lite Series is a line voltage fixture for headers and small display areas. For more information, contact Exhibit Specialty Products, 475 Washington St., Wrentham, MA 02093; (Tel) 508-384-2266.
Straylight introduces Magna-Scope
Straylight has introduced Magna-Scope, a new virtual reality display technology that eliminates the need for special virtual reality helmets. With Magna-Scope, stereoscopic visuals are projected inside an unencumbered display, with twenty times the resolution of helmet-based virtual reality devices. The Magna-Scope enclosures can be custom built. For more information, contact Straylight, Corp., 150 Mount Bethel Road, Warren, NJ 07059; (Tel) 908-580-0086; (Fax) 908-580-0092.
Mostre Design announces Relocation
Mostre Design, Inc., specializing in creating distinct images through custom and modular exhibit design, has announced its relocation to 5940 B Darwin Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92008; (Tel) 888-594-4248, 760-918-9970, (Fax) 760-918-9971.
SoundTube introduces Speaker System
SoundTube Entertainment has introduced the DCS622 Dispersion Control Speaker System, designed for applications where focused sound is needed, such as kiosks and displays. The speaker system focuses high quality audio, for both music and voice, to a tightly controlled area without disturbing surrounding areas. It disperses sound waves into a computer-optimized dome providing evenly dispersed sound that can be beamed onto a tightly defined area. For more information, contact SoundTube Entertainment, Inc., P.O. Box 1120, Park City, UT 84060; (Tel) 435-647-9555, (Fax) 435-647-9666.
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur announces Promotion
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, Chicago, has promoted Mary Moran to V.P., National Accounts. Ms. Moran has 15 years of sales management experience. She has been with Exhibitgroup/Giltspur for four years, most recently as V.P., Sales and Marketing for Exhibitgroup/Giltspur’s Atlanta Division. She reports to James McGrath, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
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