ExpoSystems offers the Singular 8 foot portable exhibit system. The Singular system uses a lightweight, stretchable fabric to produce a seamless wrinkle-free graphic display. Singular units feature the convenience and portability of pop-up displays combined with brilliant dye-sublimation graphics. For more information, contact ExpoSystems, 3640 B McNicoll Ave., Scarborough, Ontario Canada M1X 1G5; (Tel) 416-291-2932; (Web site) www.exposystems.com
Owens Corning recently showcased solutions that help the building industry frame green homes at the 2010 Pacific Coast Builders Conference. At PCBC, Owens Corning demonstrated the EnergyComplete™ with Flexible Seal Technology Whole Home Insulation and Air Sealing system, the industry's first high-performing, affordable system that delivers comfortable, energy efficient homes, and attendees experienced how easy the EnergyComplete system is to install. (Web site) www.owenscorning.com
Oncor’s SMART TEXAS Mobile Experience Center, a 1,000 sq. ft. mobile “smart house” designed to educate Oncor customers about smart meter technology, travels to national utility conferences to demonstrate how utilities and retail electric providers in Texas communicate directly with customers through the Smart Meter Texas portal. “This is an opportunity to introduce other utilities to the advances Texas is making in smart grid technologies,” said, Oncor Sr. VP Asset Management, Jim Greer. (Web site) www.oncor.com
Eco-Systems Sustainable Exhibits and Classic Exhibits have forged an equity partnership. The two companies have been joint venture partners since 2007. Tim Morris, CEO of Eco-Systems, said, “Our three-year partnership has been mutually beneficial.” Eco-Systems’ manufacturing operations will transition to the Classic Exhibits facility in Portland, OR, while its corporate offices will remain in Grand Rapids, MI. (Web site) www.exhibitoronline.com
Exponents has introduced the L2 exhibit system, consisting of two simple elements -- towers and kiosks -- which when combined, allow unlimited design flexibility. The system offers exhibitors the power of both reconfigurability and reusability. with L2, proprietary illuminated channels turn an entire exhibit into a light source. L2’s design creates dramatic angled structures, while keeping assembly simple and shipping costs low. For more information, contact Exponents, 3280 Kurtz St., San Diego, CA 92110; (Tel) 800-451-4723; (Web site) www.exponents.com
Paradigm Imaging Group has added full-color table throws to its product line. The table throws are available in four options: six-foot, three and four sided and eight-foot, three and four sided, and are designed to fit standard six and eight foot tables. The table throws offer virtually limitless graphic possibilities. For more information, contact Paradigm Imaging Group, 1590 Metro Drive, Ste. 116, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (Tel) 888-221-7226; (Web site) www.scantopia.com
Testrite Visual Products offers Perfex Aluminum Sky Frames for hanging graphics above an exhibit booth. Triangular and 4-sided structures can be hung from the ceiling. The Sky Frames assemble easily and are designed for simple top loading of graphics. They hold graphics up to 3/16 inches thick. The frames feature lightweight aluminum alloy construction. The Sky Frames are stocked in a variety of different triangular and 4-sided configurations. 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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Kimberly-Clark Professional has developed a new environmentally responsible trade show booth, which it unveiled at the BOMA 2010 International Conference & Every Building Show in Long Beach, CA. “The new booth is environmentally sustainable in a multitude of ways,” said Lisa Morden, global sustainability leader for Kimberly-Clark Professional. “We looked at every aspect of the booth’s carbon footprint - including the frame, carpeting, paint, fabric, ink and lighting, as well as its size and weight to reduce environmental impact when transporting it from place to place.” The materials used for both the island and the modular Kimberly-Clark booth configurations are comprised of approximately 90% post-consumer recycled, rented or re-used products. These materials are nearly 100% recyclable. (Web site) www.kcprofessional.com
Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group, unveiled Virgin Gaming, an online destination for competitive console gamers at the recently held Electronic Entertainment Expo. In true Virgin style, Branson followed up the Virgin Gaming launch announcement by pulling up to the Electronic Entertainment Expo in a fully armored truck with $1-million in cash in hand. His message was clear - over the next 12 months Virgin Gaming will run a series of tournaments with cash payouts totaling $1-million. Gamers were invited to experience Virgin Gaming first-hand at the Virgin Gaming booth during E3. (Web site) www.virgingaming.com
Exhibit design company Czarnowski developed a new two-story event space for Costa Sunglasses, built from a recycled, reclaimed W. Va. barn. Built to resemble a relaxed, riverfront screened-in porch, Costa’s new 20x30 ft. tradeshow booth contains two levels of meeting space and display areas, an entertainment system and a bar for entertaining. The new booth needed to be flexible and strong enough to accommodate Costa’s tradeshow and other events across the country each year. “More and more, you’re seeing companies use recycled materials in their booth, or make environmentally friendly decisions an integral part of their tradeshow program,” said Laurie Ciesla, Acct. Exec. for Czarnowski. “This is the first time we’ve worked with a client who wanted every part of their booth to come from existing materials ” (Web site) www.exhibitoronline.com
Prysm, Inc. has formed a new partnership with Vertigo Digital Displays for the development of display enclosures for Prysm's Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) panels. Prysm challenged Vertigo with the opportunity to design a wide range of display solutions using Prysm's patented LPD tile technology which would highlight the unique tiling and scalability of the technology while delivering a practical yet attractive display implementation. The solutions are finished with polished walnut frames. For more information, visit; (Web site) www.prysm.com or (Web site) www.vertigodisplays.com
has introduced its new series of Eco Showcase and Signage Standoffs that enable an infinite number of display mounting options for a variety of different media including Permanent and Freestanding Displays and Signage. Lightweight and easy to install, Outwater Plastics’ new series of Eco Standoffs are comprised of 202 Brushed Stainless Steel and hold panel material up to 1/2-inch thick. Offered in six diameters from 1/2 to 1-1/2-inches in seven heights ranging from 3/4- to 6-inches, Outwater’s Eco Standoffs come complete with mounting hardware. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics, P.O. Box 500, Bogota, NJ 07603; (Tel) 800-631-8375; (Web site) www.outwater.com
Skyline Exhibits has introduced the Arrive® Portable Display & Workstation, which features a full 10-foot Exalt® or Myriad® banner stand display and a single case that smartly converts into a functioning workstation. The case is easily transformed by installing a counter top, a fabric graphic wrap, which provides additional branding and an accessory pole that carries a shelf, literature holder or a digital screen. For more information, contact Skyline Exhibits, (Tel) 651.234.6614, (Web site) www.skyline.com
Classic Exhibits has introduced SEGUE Hybrid Displays, upscale hybrid inline and island exhibits designed to enhance the dramatic effect of large graphics. SEGUE features graceful curves to elegantly display large format tension graphics. For more information, contact Classic Exhibits, 5675 SE International Way, Portland, OR 97222; (Web site) www.classicexhibits.com
Core Design Group has launched StudioSixtyThree.com, an online collection of custom exhibit design solutions. Options range from in-line exhibits to 50x50 island configurations. Clients can download free low-res comps for conceptual presentation purposes, or for a low fee, download high-res comps. “StudioSixtyThree.com fulfills clients’ requests for a less-expensive alternative to full custom design that doesn’t sacrifice creativity or quality,” said Dave Linderman, partner, Core Design Group. For more information, visit (Web site) www.StudioSixtyThree.com or or (Web site) www.coredesigngroup.net
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