Best-Rite Manufacturing, Inc., Cameron, TX, features folding presentation boards, presentation and display boards and easels, which are ideal for trade shows. The products are attractive, portable, lightweight and economical. For more information, contact Best-Rite Manufacturing, Inc., 201 N. Crockett Avenue, Cameron, TX 76520; (Tel) 800-749-2258, (Fax) 800-529-7577; (Web Site) www.bestrite.com.
To accommodate increased sales on the East Coast, Contempo Design doubled the size of its facility in Edison, NJ, and tripled its staff to service new clients such as Tundo, RADvision, Surf and Call and Sita Corporation. Its Amsterdam office has also doubled in size to better service both European and U.S.-based corporations including Sun Microsystems, American Power Conversion, and Handspring. Contempo Design is headquartered in Libertyville, IL with additional facilities located in Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego and San Francisco.
Maltbie Associates has named Nancy Adam Account Executive. A 15-year industry veteran, Adam was most recently an Account Executive at Sparks Exhibits and Environments. Maltbie Associates, located in Mt. Laurel, NJ, is a 39-year-old firm specializing in the design and production of exhibits and displays for trade shows.
Dyneon, a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M, was hosting a booth at the American Chemical Society-Rubber Division Tradeshow and wanted to create an experience that trade show attendees would remember. Dyneon retained Convention Exhibit Services (CESW) to build the Jurassic-themed display booth. The booth entryway, constructed primarily of foam board and plywood, required an adhesive product that would provide the dinosaur a stable home while maintaining the integrity of the displayed materials. The company used 3M Insulation Spray 78 Adhesive, which successfully adhered the foamboard to other substrates while protecting its integrity. In addition to the Tyrannosaurus-Rex peering out of a box with a Dyneon sign in hand and mouth, refreshments were served in a floral jungle while Dyneon representatives, dressed in safari costumes, met with the public.
Xtra Lite Display Systems, Inc. recently created this Xtra Lite display for Stockwalk.com. An Xtra Lite display weighs 3.5 pounds per panel, including the carrying case. Graphics and layouts for the displays are completely customizable and can be created by the client and shipped to Xtra Lite on a Digital Compact Disk. The displays require no tools to set-up or disassemble. For more information, visit the Xtra Lite Display Web site at www.xtralite.com.
Catalyst Exhibits, Inc, has opened a full service facility in Fremont, CA enhancing the company’s ability to serve 3Com and its other West Coast clients. “Catalyst was founded on the principal of providing high-end design services coupled with highly personalized service,” said Tim Roberts, Vice President of Sales. “Our new office will ensure that our impeccably high standard will continue to be met for our West Coast clients.” Cathe Dawson, a veteran exhibit professional who was most recently with Convention Services Inc., has been named President, West Coast Operations. In addition, Catalyst Exhibits has named Tom Hanscom Director of Operations at its Cary, IL-based headquarters. Prior to this, Hanscom held a variety of management positions at Contempo Design.
Smartpak, Inc. has introduced the Smartpak IQ, futuristic looking exhibit cases which combine high density blow-molded polyethylene and sculpted contours to provide extra strength and resist crushing. The new line also sports a double wall hinged lid that can be easily removed. Sizes available are 12” x 32”, 12” x 38”, 12” x 50”, 12” x 62”, 12” X 72”, 16” X 36”, 16” X 42” and 16” x 50”. The IQ case is recognized by its electric blue pearlescent finish, and striking sculpted shape. For more information, contact Prezenta Product Group, 5700 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403; (Tel) 910-452-3210, (Fax) 910-452-2090, (Web site) www.prezenta.com.
Ohio Displays, Inc., Cleveland, OH, one of the nation’s oldest exhibit designers and builders, has announced the addition of Carl Rappaport and the resources of Rappaport Exhibits, Inc. to the Ohio Display team. Combined, these two exhibit companies offer over 150 years of experience.
Walls + Forms Inc., Dallas, TX, now offers partition displays that provide quick, inexpensive installations and versatility. A Walls + Forms four-sided wall that provides “snap-fit” panel connection is pictured. It features vinyl surfaced lightweight panels, French window panels and a custom surface-mount electrical outlet. Walls + Forms offers partition displays in sizes and styles as vast as one’s imagination. For more information, contact Walls + Forms Inc., P.O. Box 741112, Dallas, TX 75374; (Tel) 972-980-7320, (Fax) 972-980-8424, (Web) www.wallsforms.com.
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur has promoted Jim Elser and Mark Ollinger to the two senior positions for its Chicago region. Elser has been named President and Ollinger has been appointed Exec. V.P. and General Manager for the Chicago region. Exhibitgroup/Giltspur has also promoted Scott Williams to President and General Manager of the Boston region. Williams was promoted to the head position from Vice President of Operations. He first joined the Company as Controller for the Boston region in 1996. Exhibitgroup/Giltspur is the world’s largest exhibition company, headquartered in Roselle, IL.
Concept Design Productions Inc., Monrovia, CA, has introduced its Designer Series Plasma Screen and Banner Towers, accommodating 33” to 50” screens. Bose speaker positions, brochure holders, laptop interactive platform and DVD VCR housing are included. Available are 8’ tall plasma screen towers and 10’ or 12’ tall banner towers with 3 double-sided banner positions. For more information, call 800-846-0717 or 626-932-0082 (Web site) www.conceptdesigninc.com.
Brown Van & Storage, a Columbus, OH-based agent for North American Van Lines, has created “In Motion Promotion,” providing pre-manufactured trade show trailers for mobile promotions. Features include conference area, media presentation equipment, wet bar, self contained power for computers, equipment, etc. For more information, contact Gene Couchey, (Tel) 800-333-5449, (Web site) www.inmotionpromotion.com.
To promote viewership of its channel and make the study of history more exciting, The History Channel has launched a 48-foot interactive mobile museum tour traveling to 50 cities across America. The History Time Machine Tour features an interactive look back at major events, people and accomplishments. One highlight of the tour is three actors who will portray George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in a spirited debate on today’s issues, with an additional actor portraying Benjamin Franklin serving as the moderator.
Intex Exhibit Systems has introduced a Vertical Panelock for the Panelflo Modular Display System to ensure that seam alignments remain tight and secure. Using this new lock resolves the problems found where exhibit floors are padded or uneven. It eliminates misaligned seams and ensures perfectly matched graphics. For more information, contact Intex Exhibit Systems, 7018 NE 40th Ave., Vancouver WA 98661, (Tel) 360-713-0300, (Web Site) www.intexexhibits.com.
The Rogers Co., Cleveland, OH, was retained by Decora, Inc. to create a high-impact 10’ x 20’ custom in-line display. Having previously designed a 25’ x 40’ custom peninsula display for Decora, the decision was made to integrate and reconfigure these existing custom properties. Rogers collaborated with Boy/Girl Design, a California design company, on creative product propping in order to demonstrate trendy as well as traditional uses for Con-Tact, Decora’s leading product. The “Classic Kitchen” vignette, a simulated home kitchen environment, spotlighted shelf liners and decorative coverings by cleverly applying them to pantry shelves, cupboard drawers, soup cans and breadbox. The “Collective Bath” vignette consisted of a shower, pedestal sink, vanity and shelving unit covered in coordinating colors, textures and design patterns. Rogers’ solution to combine the existing custom properties with redesigned product vignettes contained costs without compromising creativity, and the display stayed consistent with Decora’s presentation needs and corporate identity.
Exhibit Enterprises Inc., a Dearborn, MI-headquartered exhibit and trade show production company, has appointed Lori Jovan to Senior Account Executive on EEI’s Visteon account. Jovan was previously North American Auto Show Specialist for the Audi Marketing Department of Volkswagen of America.
MC2, a leading provider of presence marketing solutions, has completed a reorganization that will enhance the Company’s efficiency. Key to the reorganization are the roles of Gary Benson who has been named Group President, New York State/Lehigh Valley and Marty Burns, who has been named Sr. V.P., Manufacturing. Benson was formerly President, HW Exhibits, prior to its acquisition by MC2. Burns was formerly Division President, New York State.
TableGuys, Inc. has introduced the DisplayTable Model DTL, a backlighted, portable display system for trade shows and promotions. It features a built-in lightbox, welded aluminum frame with ABS cover, self-locking clip-in graphic, storage shelves, heavy duty wheels, wire management hole, power strip and laminate top. For more information, contact TableGuys, Inc., 12001 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337; (Tel) 952-746-5575, (Fax) 952-746-5580, (Web) www.tableguys.com.
Milos Structural Systems has introduced QuickTruss Aluminum Trussing, which includes the M222 system (8 3/4” truss, 1 1/4” main tubes), M290 system (11 7/16” truss, 2” main tubes) and M390 system (15 3/8” truss, 2” main tubes). Connection is simplified by the use of quick connect pins. Standard finish is natural silver with powder coated colors available. Also available are MT1 Rigging Towers, used to install lighting, monitors and signage. For more information, contact Milos Structural Systems, 10409 Dow-Gil Road, Ashland, VA 23005-7639, (Tel) 800-411-0065, (Web) www.quicktruss.com.
The Trade Show Exhibitors Association’s 2000 Salary Survey For Exhibit Managers, revealed that the salary gap between male and female exhibit managers shrank 11%. Female exhibitors went from earning an average of 73.5 cents for every dollar a male exhibit manager made in 1999 to earning 85 cents in 2000. In 2000, women posted a 6.2% increase in their salary from $46,903 to $49,795. Women who have 11 to 20 years of experience recorded the highest salary gain of 11% from $56,695 to $62,922; those with five to ten years experience gained 8.7% up to $52,277. Women continue to dominate the industry; almost 80% of exhibit managers are female, up 2.3% from last year.
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