Booth Management Assistants offers a table top display called Model "TT", featuring a 2-minute set up. The exhibit weighs 20 lbs. including the case. It has velcro fabric and/or laminated photographic panels. There are numerous color choices in panel fabrics, tablecloth/frame and a slatwall panel option. For more information, contact Booth Management Assistants, 3588 West 1820 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104; (Tel) 801-972-0202, (Fax) 801-972-4397.
The Trade Show Exhibitors Association, (TSEA), Springfield, VA, has named Michael Bandy as President. He replaces Peter Mangelli, who has retired and will serve as President Emeritus through Dec. 31, 1998. Mr. Bandy has more than 14 years of association experience, and has spent more than 11 years with TSEA as Director of Communications and Vice President. The TSEA also announced that the the 1998-99 Board of Directors has officially taken office. Officers of the Executive Committee are: John Cook, CME, Autodesk, Chairman of the Board; Robert Thomas, CME, Battelle, Vice Chairman-Membership; Sally Richardson, CME, Coca-Cola Co., Vice Chairman-Chapters; Mary Block, CME, Caterpillar, Vice Chairman-Conference and Thomas Fitzgerald, CME, Sextant Communication, Immediate Past Chairman. 1998-99 Directors include: Deborah Grosz, Tellabs; Lisa Lewenthal, CBIS; Brenda Tildon, CME, Bell Atlantic and Lynne Parry, CTSM, Apple Rubber Products. Allied (industry supplier) representatives to the Board of Directors are: Paul Maugeri, Berm Studios and Mick Parrott, ICON.
Outwater Plastics Industries now offers Mini Klem and Super Klem universal connectors that easily enable panels with thicknesses from 1/8" to 3/4" to be readily connected at any angle between 90 degrees and 270 degrees. Klem Connectors can significantly reduce the costs normally associated with the construction, dismantling and shipping of exhibits and displays. The only tool required to use Klem Connectors is a single hex key. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc., 4 Passaic Street, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075; (Tel) 201-340-1040, 800-631-8375, (Fax) 201-916-1640, (Web site) www.outwater.com.
Dieterich & Ball Inc. has been appointed the exclusive Go System distributor in North America. The Go Wall system, for exhibits and displays, is constructed of solid wooden poles and the textile wall tapestry is made of jute, linen or a material of choice. The sturdy connecting elements are made of cast steel allowing for a free choice of angles. All surfaces, textile and wooden, can be imprinted with a logo or other motifs to customize the exhibit. For more information about the Go System, contact Dieterich & Ball Inc., 1021 Commerce Drive, Prescott, AZ 86301; (Tel) 520-776-8773, (Fax) 520-776-1966.
The Trade Show Exhibitors Association’s (TSEA) recently released "1999 Budget Guide" finds that TSEA members are spending the following average amounts annually for exhibit related services: $210,842 for exhibit space; $203,835 for travel/lodging/entertainment; $138,963 for show services; $75,990 for exhibit design; $71,588 for exhibit shipping; $46,877 for exhibit promotion; and $28,721 for other exhibit related items. Some 20% of TSEA members spend more than $330,000 annually for exhibit space; 18% spend $165,001-$330,000, and 26% spend $82,501-$165,000. The "1999 Budget Guide" is available for $8 to TSEA members, $16 for non-members, from TSEA, 5501 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22151; (Tel.) 703-941-3725; (Fax) 703-941-8275.
Highmark Technologies offers ExpoDeck, a lightweight, modular structural system for multi-level exhibits. ExpoDeck uses aluminum components that are engineered to exceed worldwide structural and safety standards. The system’s structural integration reduces the number of components by 40% making ExpoDeck lightweight, flexible and simple to use. For more information about ExpoDeck, contact Highmark Technologies, 9150 E. 33rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46236; (Tel) 219-898-9300, (Fax) 317-897-9772.
Lynch Industries, a Burlington, NJ-based exhibit designer and producer, has appointed Sig Tragard as Director of Sales and Marketing, according to an announcement by John McDonald, President. Mr. Tragard has over 20 years of experience in the exhibit industry. He previously was Manager of Sales and Marketing for the Pittsburgh division of Gilstpur Expo Industries.
The Maxima Truss System by Octanorm, designed to be compatible with other systems made by Octanorm, is available in both triangular and ladder styles and attaches to an eight sided connector, which allows for 45 degree connections. The connection is made in seconds by hand tightening 2 wing nuts. The horizontal members of the truss incorporate Octanorm system grooves which allow for panels and/or graphics to be installed on all three sides of the truss to create curved archways, hanging signs, partition walls, ceiling grids, display cases, etc. For more information, contact Octanorm USA, Inc., 701 Interstate West Parkway, Lithia Springs, GA 30122-3224; (Tel) 770-732-1520, (Fax) 770-732-1620, (Web) www.octanorm.com.
Light Craft Mfg. offers the newest technology in fluorescent fixtures, new T/5 fluorescent fixtures in a slim-line plastic housing. The T/5 fluorescent lamp is a very small tubular lamp which measures only 5/8" in diameter. These super lightweight, slim-line fixtures are ideal for fluorescent back-lighting. None of these fixtures, regardless of length, weighs much more than a pound. For more information, contact Light Craft Mfg, 220 Sullivan Road, Fremont, OH 43420; (Tel) 800-772-3152, (Fax) 419-332-0987.
Xhibiteer is the ultra-lightweight, versatile folding panel system that can be assembled into fifteen different configurations for floor or tabletop presentation. Two built-in counters are designed for computer and monitor, TV or product display. The system packs in two luggage-style plastic cases weighing just thirty pounds each It ships UPS or can be taken as airline baggage. For more information, contact Xhibiteer, 7945 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406; (Tel) 818-908-3770, 888-908-3888, (Fax) 818-908-3777.
Registered attendance forTS2 98 in San Francisco was up 13% over last year, from 4,368 to 4,948, according to Mike Bandy, President of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association, (TSEA). A total of 244 exhibit companies utilized 55,240 sq. ft. of space. In 1999, TS2 will be held July 19-22, 1999, at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. For more information, contact TSEA, 5501 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151; (Tel.) 703-941-3725.
Image 79 Studios features Grand Image portable displays. Custom airbrush images can be painted on virtually any substrate with the Michelangelo digital airbrush. The system can produce fine art murals 10’ wide by any length using acrylic water base and environmentally friendly inks. Options like headers, side wing displays, carpeting, interlocking comfort tile, and lighting fixtures are available. For more information, contact Image 79 Studios, 549 Homer Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6B 2V7; (Tel) 800-877-2439, 604-683-7979, (Fax) 604-683-7998.
Virtual Celebrity Productions creates interactive virtual performers for trade show presentions. These photo-realistic digital actors are created with innovative software applications. For more informatin, contact Virtual Celebrity Productions, 3679 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034; (Tel) 310-253-5131, (Web) www.virtualceleb.com.
Kaulfuss Designers Inc., Chicago, IL, has introduced RollWall, a free standing multi-use exhibit system, featuring a roll out, continuous large format digital print, that the exhibitor can design on their computer. RollWall minimizes storage and handling cost, sets up in 16 minutes and ships UPS. If a new exhibit is needed, all the exhibitor has to do is change the print. Digital prints can be change during a trade show. RollWall can perform as a trade show booth, conference room sales presentation tool, employee relations display, lobby display, point of sales display and table top display. One sturdy light weight aluminum frame folds out to form the back wall support for the digital print which can be frontlit or backlit. For more information, contact Kaulfuss Designers, 1000 Halsted, Chicago, IL 60622; (Tel) 312-943-2162, (Fax) 312-943-9061.
George Little Management, White Plains, NY, in cooperation with the Jacob Javits Convention Center, NYC, has developed the Javits North Pavilion, a new temporary exhibit facility offering approximately 30,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Located at the North end of the Javits Center, the Javits North Pavilion will measure 136 feet wide by 400 feet long, with a center ceiling height of 45 feet. The structure will accommodate between 300 and 320 booths. The Javits North Pavilion will also be available to other show management companies.
CBE Exhibits & Events, a Houston, TX-based exhibit firm, has been acquired by Production Resource Group (PRG), LLC of New Windsor, NY. Jeff Marmack, CBE’s President said "PRG will bring a whole new breadth of services and an international network of resources to CBE clients." PRG is a collaboration of companies specializing in technical and creative products and services for trade show exhibits, and special events.
LiteSpeed Display has introduced the Chameleon Display System. The system sets up in less than 30 seconds with no clips or tools. A variety of sizes, from table-top to 8’x10’ displays, are offered. The Traveler System, including digital graphics and standard carry case, starts at under $2,000. For more information, contact LiteSpeed Displays, 440 N Main #3, Kaysville, UT 84037; (Tel) 801-444-7193, (Fax) 801-444-7196.
Exhibit Structures trade show mezzanines allow exhibitors to double their booth space with a second level. Exhibit Structures are free-standing structures that are strong and lightweight. Features include durable galvanized finish, reconfigurable designs, and long and open spans. For more information, contact Western Pacific Storage Systems, Industrial Structures Group, 250 West Stanley Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001; (Tel) 800-235-6915, (Fax) 805-641-9828.
In an effort to help restore damaged forest ecosystems, Colossal Events, Inc., Ortley Beach, NJ, has announced a goal of planting a minimum of 100,000 trees by the end of the century. Colossal Events produces an exclusive method of tradeshow exhibit and scenery packaging called Doll-Ease. For every Doll-Ease built for a client, Colossal Events will donate ten trees. Doll-Ease are already environmentally friendly, according to the company. Traditional crating techniques consume an enormous number of trees. Doll-Ease on the other hand, uses 1/10 of the lumber needed for crates and can be re-configured and re-cycled exhibit after exhibit. For more information, contact Colossal Events, 425 Eighth Ave., Ortley Beach, NJ 08751; (Tel) 732-793-9260.
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