Condit Exhibits, Denver, CO, and Kinet-X have formed a partnership to offer its unique double deck structures to North American markets. Double deck exhibit structures enable exhibitors to increase their overall footprint without adding additional floor space. The Kinet-X double deck exhibit system uses standard elements but can be utilized as a design tool to form custom structures and complex configurations, making it one of the world's most innovative double deck systems. It also offers an eco-friendly advantage as the exhibit system is re-usable. For more information, call Condit Exhibits, (Tel) 1-800-541-6308; (Web site) www.condit.com
Stanley Tools recently used this custom rental booth at the Orgill Spring 2011 Dealer Market at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Hill & Partners, the Quincy, MA-based exhibit firm, collaborated with long-time client Stanley Tools to deliver a brand infused environment with a 20x40 custom rental that created a micro-store environment. Four 16-foot high columns added dramatic dimension to the high visibility booth; the columns supported two overhead fabric canopies on which corporate branding headers were displayed. A hardware store environment was created by incorporating workshop light fixtures. Diagonal black and yellow stripes on the perimeters of the columns provided additional dimension and introduced a construction zone look and feel to the exhibit. (Web site) www.hillpartners.com)
Fulcrum Composites, Midland, MI, provides large, curved sandwich panels for exhibits, offering strength and durability at very low weight. The panels have a sandwich construction with lightweight foam cores and durable high pressure laminate skins resulting in a structure that is robust yet extremely light. Vertical edges are aluminum tube for maximum durability, a clean look and minimum weight. Finish can be plain laminate or carpet to allow direct use of Velcro. Panels are joined with hidden, high strength magnets mounted into a carrying strip that ensures maximum flexibility and ease of assembly. Three standard shapes allow a huge variety of display shapes to be produced. For more information, contact Fulcrum Composites, (Tel) 989-636-1025; (Web site) www.fulcrumcomposites.com
The Audi Urban Future Initiative, a long-term project that brings together different visions on how mobility, urban living and the role of the transportation will change in the coming years, recently debuted as part of a 50-foot interactive exhibit of Manhattan in 2030 called “Project New York,” on display at the Openhouse Gallery in New York City. The exhibit was part of “Festival of Ideas” for the New City major new collaborative initiative in New York involving scores of Downtown organizations working together to harness the power of the creative community to imagine the future city and explore ideas that will shape it. (Web site) www.audiworld.com
RIDE Unltd. is a new action sports section of the Magic Trade Show which will be held in Las Vegas this August. The area will include a true street course, designed and constructed by California Skateparks, as the centerpiece of the show floor. The 4,000-sq.-ft. course will be used for brand and team showcases, athlete meet and greets, MAGIC's “Best Line” skate competition in partnership with Maloof Skateboarding, and for just hanging out. "The action sports market is so influential that we believe it is critical to create an environment where they can feel at home," said Chris DeMoulin, MAGIC International President. “MAGIC is a place for community and inspiration, and our commitment is to create a showcase for incredible brands, dynamic buyers and live demonstrations.” (Web site) www.magiconline.com
Raytheon’s exhibit at the 2011 Paris Air Show, featured a walk-in flight simulator using 4D technology. The simulator encouraged attendees to spend time in the Raytheon booth, while demonstrating Raytheon’s new situational awareness technology for pilots. (Web site) www.raytheon.com
Expand International has introduced the Expand MediaScreen 3, a next generation retractable banner stand. The MediaScreen 3 is designed to offer the easiest and quickest graphic exchange on the market. Graphics are easily changed without tools by opening the snap locks and inserting the new graphic cassette. The banner stand is offered with a matte or polished aluminum finish. The MediaScreen 3 features a new patented, graphic angle adjustment knob. The banner stand’s Telescopic Pole is adjustable in height, from 63” to 88 5/8". A lightweight, recyclable, hard plastic case provides maximum protection during transport. For more information about the Expand MediaScreen 3, contact Expand International, 400 Long Beach Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615, (Tel) 203- 870-2030; (Web site) www.expandmedia.com
TPR Enterprises
Freeman, a Dallas, TX-headquartered provider of integrated solutions for face-to-face marketing, is acquiring Wheelhouse, an experiential marketing services firm comprised of three companies - Champion Exposition Services, George Fern Company and Immersa Marketing. The combination of these two companies will form the premier experiential marketing firm, operating under the Freeman name. Champion will be integrated into Freeman. Fern, a leading exposition services company, and Immersa, a leading experiential marketing agency, will operate as individual brands under Freeman. (Web site) www.freemanco.com
Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has launched the Safe & Sound security and audio tour, featuring the largest, most interactive product exhibit truck in the industry. The mobile product display enables dealers, specifiers, and end users to experience Bosch products in dynamic ways. Jeremy Hockham, President of Sales - North America, Bosch Security Systems, said, “With the Bosch Safe & Sound Tour, we're bringing the 'show' to our customers - allowing more people to see our products in action.” Measuring 53-feet long and 25-feet wide when parked, the double expandable trailer features 1,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space. (Web site) www.boschsecurity.us
Planar Systems has introduced an LCD video wall solution with integrated, multi-touch capabilities. Planar’s Clarity™ Matrix Touch™ provides a turnkey solution for deploying multi-touch video walls for display, exhibit and interactive signage applications. Clarity Matrix Touch combines DViT™ (Digital Vision Touch) technology from SMART Technologies with Planar's ultra-thin LCD video wall system and proprietary ERO™ (Extended Ruggedness and Optics™) optically-bonded glass touch surface. For more information, contact Planar Systems; (Tel) 866-475-2627; (Web site) www.planar.com
Outwater Plastics offers cable shelving systems for displays and exhibits. Many different system components are available including solid brass, polished chrome and satin chrome hardware. Glass shelving for the system is load rated 44 lbs per shelf. A wide selection of signage options are offered, from acrylic sign holders to LED Light Boxes. Wall to Floor and Floor to Ceiling Kits are available. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics, P.O. Box 500, Bogota, NJ 07603; (Tel) 800-631-8375; (Web site) www.outwater.com
Above All Advertising offers a wide variety of pop up displays with curved walls to present graphics. The high resolution digital print graphics are protected with a laminated finish. Options for these curved wall exhibits include lighting and a rolling case with built in wheels. For more information, contact Above All Advertising, 6980 Corte Santa Fe, San Diego, CA 92121; (Tel) 866-552-2683;
(Web site) www.abovealladvertising.com
TESTRITE has introduced Podium Storage Cases for its Presto Pop-Up exhibit systems. A Laminated Graphic Wrap for the case turns it into an attractive addition to an exhibit booth. The hard plastic cases are available in several different sizes. The cases are on wheels for easy transport. For more information, contact Testrite Visual Products, 216 South Newman St., Hackensack, NJ 07601; (Tel) 201-543-0240; (Web site) www.testrite.com
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