Abex Display Systems offers the Abex 900 Custom Modular System, which features the look of a custom display, but assembles with the ease and versatility of a modular system. This lightweight, individual panel system offers over 80 different panels, in an array of sizes, which makes design possibilities unlimited. The panels, available in laminate and fabric, connect with a simple tab or connecting extrusion, so no tools are needed. For more information, contact Abex Display Systems, 7101 Fair Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91605; (Tel) 818-764-5126, 800-537-0231, (Fax) 818-503-9955, (Web) www.abex.com.
Exhibit Works, one of the nation’s largest exhibit design and fabrication firms, announced that it has taken 110,000 sq. ft. of space in South Orange County, CA, to house a new, full-service operation that will employ a start-up staff of 20 people. The West Coast division of Livonia, MI-based Exhibit Works will serve current West Coast clients such as Lincoln-Mercury, while building a western region client base. Mike Lockard, a 15-year veteran of Exhibit Works, is V.P. and General Manager responsible for the firm’s western expansion.
The Agam Group Ltd. is now offering exhibit builders a sales support tool called interactive rendering. The Company has developed this technology to demonstrate the unlimited possibilities available using The Agam Aluminum Modular Display System. Agam can produce a 3D rendering from a line drawing. An online sample is available by visiting the Agam Web site at www.agam.com/rendering/sample. For more information, contact The Agam Group Ltd., 6601 Amberton Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075-6201; (Tel) 410-796-6400, (Fax) 410-796-0589.
Verified attendance for TS2 99 was up more than 3% over last year’s audited number, from 4,077 to 4,206, according to Michael J. Bandy, President of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA), sponsors of TS2. A total of 247 exhibiting companies participated in 56,650 net sq. ft. of space.
MOBILEXHIBIT offers the patented MX2000 exhibition trailer. MX2000 trailers carry up to 2000 pounds of display accessories and product in a secure, high visibility, car-towable unit. One person can deliver and set up a complete exhibit in minutes; without incurring shipping, storage, drayage and installation costs. Typical uses include product introduction and demonstration/sampling presentations at indoor and outdoor events, store openings, mall shows, tradeshows and fairs. For more information, contact Mobilexhibit Corp., 160 Lesmill Rd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3B 2T5; (Tel) 416-441-3477; (FAX) 416-441- 3556 (Web Site) www.mobilexhibit.com.
Audio Visual Technologies and Behind The Scene have combined forces to form FusionArts, specializing in custom exhibit design and construction. The new 60,000 sq. ft. facility will house all the creative and production resources of Behind The Scene along with the technical engineering and equipment supply sources of Audio Visual Technologies. Two "cutting-edge" editing suites will enable the company to expand its creative services to include video and post production. It will have resources to integrate the latest technology in lighting, audio, video and graphics, along with other electronic and structural media. For more information, contact FusionArts, 909 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212; (Tel) 614-299-9300, (Fax) 614-299-8448.
George P. Johnson Co. (GPJ) an Auburn Hills, MI-based exhibit firm has established an alliance with Display Dynamics, Inc. The alliance is designed to broaden the scope of services available to GPJ clients, particularly where minority sourcing requirements exist. Display Dynamics, Inc., based in Clayton, OH, specializes in producing custom trade show exhibits and premium retail fixtures.
Genesis Modular Exhibit Systems offers the Genesis Convertible display system, which combines an easily reconfigurable framework and easily changeable display panels. This patented system can be expanded to meet all display needs. It can start as a tabletop and expand into a large island exhibit. It is lightweight and easy to assemble. For more information, contact Genesis Modular Exhibit Systems, 4004 Erie Court, Cincinnati, OH 45227; (Tel) 513-561-1440, (Fax) 513-561-8329, (Web Site) www.genesisdisplay.com.
The Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) 1999-2000 Board of Directors recently took office. Robert Thomas, CME, Exhibits Manager, Corporate Communications for Battelle, Columbus, OH, has begun a two-year term as Chairman of the Board. Sally Richardson, CME, The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, GA, is Vice Chairman-Membership; Mary Block, CME, Caterpillar, Peoria, IL is Vice Chairman-Chapters; and Lynne Parry, CME, CTSM, Apple Rubber Products, is Vice Chairman-Conference. Directors include: Deborah Grosz, Tellabs, Lisle, IL; Lisa Lewenthal, Convergys, Lake Mary, FL; Brenda Tildon, CME, Bell Atlantic, Wilmington, DE; and newly-elected Directors: Andrew Dudek, Bellcore, Piscataway, NJ; Steve Syverson, Bull HN, Billerica, MA; and Marilyn Cole, Kansas Power & Light Company, Kansas City, MO.
Nomadic Display has introduced Platinum, a modular system designed to be used on its own and with Nomadic’s Instand Classic curved-wall and Instand Plus flat-wall pop-up systems. The large format graphics that are so popular on the Instand system can now be combined with the popular features of the hard-wall system, such as load bearing counters, lockable storage and display cases all in a wide variety of panel coverings. Platinum offers an almost unlimited choice of surfaces. For more information, contact Nomadic Display, 7400 Fullerton Rd., Springfield, VA 22153; (Tel) 800-336-5019, 703-866-9200, (Fax) 703-866-1869.
Creative Management Services and Lincoln Studios have merged to form MC2. By combining capabilities of its predecessor companies, MC2 becomes one of the largest full-service providers in the trade show industry. The merging companies will become operating divisions of MC2, headquartered in St. Louis, MO. The divisions will continue to be run by their founders.
Outwater Industries has introduced the Orac Decor Segmented Column System, a series of modular, stacking, high-density polyurethane hollow columns that enables the cost-effective creation of custom columns to any height required from stocked components. The Column System is lightweight, strong and easier to install than wood columns using traditional techniques. It is primed and ready for painting, or faux finishing. For more information, contact Outwater Industries, P.O. Box 347, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075; (Tel) 800-835-4400, 973-365-2002, (Fax) 800-835-4403, (Web) www.outwater.com.
ICON Exhibits has introduced ICONRENT for exhibit situations where image is more important than exhibit ownership. The ICONRENT program consists of over two dozen custom designed rental exhibits for in-line, island, peninsula and two-story configurations for one-time or multiple uses. For more information, contact ICON Exhibits, 8333 Clinton Park Drive, P.O. Box 10240, Fort Wayne, IN 46851; (Tel) 219-482-8700, (Fax) 219-482-4877.
The Rogers Company, Mentor, OH, recently delivered a dynamic Worldwide Conference for Sterling Commerce. Providing turnkey tradeshow event management services, The Rogers Co. combined the synergies of graphic design, floor plan design, hall management and setup and dismantle firms to effectively showcase Sterling Commerce’s global e-commerce solutions at Lakeside Convention, Center, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Big and bold digitally produced graphics, some as large as 10’ x 20’, adorned the conference hotel, outer exhibit hall and registration area. Inside the exhibit hall, overhead space was turned into a display of color coded banners and signs to visually showcase divisions, business partners, new products and services and to facilitate directional flow and navigate attendees. An Ethernet hi-speed network for workstations enabled guests to explore e-commerce solutions.
The Folio Group, a Worcester, MA-based exhibit firm, has appointed James McGrath as Exec., V.P., Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining Folio, McGrath spent six years with Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, most recently as V.P., Sales and Marketing. In addition, Michael Hally has been named President of Folio Boston, MA. Hally joined Folio in 1990 and had been serving as Exec.V.P. of Design. Alvin Winant has been promoted to Design Director.
A new traveling exhibit entitled “Theme Park: The Science of Universal Studios Islands of Adventure,” sponsored by Kodak and Discover Card, has been launched. The 8,000-sq. ft., six-part traveling exhibit explores all aspects of what makes a theme park work, using Universal’s new attraction as a framework. Advance planning, the use of specialized themes, special effects, the use of water, the physics of roller coasters and robotics each are mapped out using an engaging, hands-on approach. “We’ve created a show based on Universal Studios Islands of Adventure,” said Stacy Bishkin, President of BBH Exhibits Inc., the San Antonio-based company that partnered with Universal Studios to build the exhibit.
Explus Inc., a Dulles, VA-based exhibit firm, has named Michael Belyavsky as Creative Director. Belyavsky comes to Explus after 12 years in business as a freelance designer.
Diamond Displays International offers the Economeer Series a cost effective panel display system. Economeer panels have built-in hinges, so set up is simple and requires no tools. Economeer is modular, so two tabletops can be stacked to create a floor model display. Panel sections can be ordered with different fabric colors on each side. Velcro acceptable fabrics allow the exhibitor to easily change graphics. For more information on the Economeer Series, contact Diamond Displays, 2700 Second Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233; (Tel) 800-747-3976, 205-323-2211, (Fax) 205-323-8028, (Web) www.diamonddisplays.com.
Colossal Events, Inc. offers Doll-Ease, a method of packaging tradeshow exhibits that protects the exhibit property and saves the exhibitor money. If desired, exhibitors are able to continue to use their existing exhibit houses for fabrication and request that the exhibit house interact with Colossal Events for packaging. In addition to the Doll-Ease cost-savings features, each unit can be re-jigged and re-configured and therefore re-used as new exhibits are fabricated. For more information on Doll-Ease, contact Colossal Events, Inc., 425 Eighth Avenue, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751; (Tel) 732-793-9250, (Fax) 732-793-5128.
Cyclonics, Inc., A Medina, OH-based exhibit firm, has named Peter Gallagher partner. He is currently Vice President of Design and has been an integral member of the Cyclonics team for over two years.
The Design Agency, Inc., an Elk Grove, IL-headquartered exhibit firm, has named Marla Scheckman as Vice President, Account Executive. She will be responsible for recruiting new business.
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