Kobrand Corp.’s European division, Alize International, required a 20' inline display for the IAADES Duty Free Show with a short three-week turnaround from inception to install. Exhibit Builders, Inc./EBI worked with Alize’s graphic design group in London, England to produce this portable display. The 26' mural wall fabricated by Optima Graphics utilizes Nimlok Compact frames, lighting and cases. A custom UltraForm counter with interior shelving was also created. For more information, contact Exhibit Builders, Inc./EBI, 150 Wildwood Road, DeLand, FL 32720; (Tel) 386-734-3196.
Abex Display Systems, a manufacturer of modular, portable trade show exhibits and Octanorm, a manufacturer of aluminum extrusion systems, have joined forces to offer exhibit designs that incorporate both the Octanorm and Abex products. “By combining Abex and Octanorm in exhibit architecture, Abex distributors can offer designs that are unmatched in the exhibit industry,” said Robbie Blumenfeld, President & CEO of Abex. Norm Freidrich, President Octanorm, said, “Octanorm products are the ideal accessory to Abex’s full line of pop-up and panel systems.” For more information, contact Abex Display Systems, 7101 Fair Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91605; (Tel) 818-764-5126, (Fax) 818-503-9955.
ExpoSystems Canada introduces “Buddy-TT,” a table-top exhibit system that weighs only 17 pounds. The system comes complete with fabric panel and carrying case. Floor models are also available. For more information, contact ExpoSystems Canada, 2161 Midland Ave., Scarborough, Ontario Canada M1P 4T3; (Tel) 800-263-3976, 416-291-2932, (Fax) 416-291-0383.
Scott-Beier, LLC, the North American Licensee of Germany-based Beier Design, offers the Beier exhibit system. The Company offers the SB I and SB II systems as standard 10-foot display units as well as the OPUS system, which uses standard components to create a custom designed display. For more information, contact Scott Erickson, Scott-Beier, LLC, 720 Industrial Drive, Unit 104, Cary, IL 60013; (Tel) 847-516-0524, (Fax) 847-516-0533.
NextDayDisplays stocks a variety of displays from self-packing briefcase displays to full sized tradeshow models, ready to ship on the same day of order. Its ExpoStar professional quality units feature lush Velcro ready fabrics with inlaid color accent stripes. Graphics can be ordered from NextDayDisplays’ in-house graphics department or provided by the customer. For more information, contact NextDayDisplays, 5700 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403; (Tel) 800-476-3976, (Web site) www.NextDayDisplays.com.
TPR Enterprises
i.e. etc. inc. recently completed a new $1.55 million, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located at Airpark Ohio in Springfield. The facility combines 45,000 sq. ft. of office, manufacturing and warehouse space with a 2,000 sq. ft. showroom and a 1,200 sq. ft. graphics department. Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the visual communications company specializes in the design and production of trade show exhibits, displays, kiosks and graphics. Said Brian Hicks, V.P. of i.e. etc., “Moving to Airpark Ohio was part of our strategic growth plan. Our goal is to find out what our customers need and provide flexible solutions that meet their requirements.” The new facility is located at 2145 Airpark Drive, Springfield, OH 45502; (Tel) 937-328-2210, (Web) www.ie-etc.com.
Magnet LLC wanted to tie into its affiliate company “Phonecard Express” across the trade show exhibit aisle. Two 20' x 20' islands were created. The large, black oval headers were produced by the Moss Fabric Co. while the leg supports were produced by the Nimlok Co. The large oval workstations were custom fabricated by Pingel Displays, St. Louis, MO, while the smaller round display kiosks were produced by Nimlok.
Expo Displays, Birmingham, AL, created this 20' x 20' Expomodular exhibit system for BioHorizons. The exhibit features a central “bowtie” tower with two levels of gradual curves and a third tower level with straight wall dimensional towers. The tower has flatwall sections for a 40" plasma screen on either side.
Exhibit Enterprises Inc. has produced a 28,000-sq. ft. exhibit for DaimlerChrysler to present the new Dodge cars at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. The exhibit features massive circular berms that spiral in height from 3' to more than 8'. The berms create an inclining walkway and allow Dodge to showcase its cars, trucks, minivans and performance vehicles. At the center of the display is the well-known symbol of the Dodge brand, a massive 25' H by 26' W Dodge Ram's head challenging show-goers to “Grab Life By The Horns.” The Arnell Group, a New York design firm established the design concept; Design Forum of Columbus, OH, further developed the design theme; and EEI, a Dearborn, MI-based exhibit design and construction firm, completed the final design and engineering.
Transformit, Gorham, ME, a tension-fabric structure design, manufacturing and rental company, has opened a 200 square meter facility in Braunschweigh, Germany. The facility will be used to store and ship rental properties for Transformit’s European exhibit. It will include all hanging and freestanding components from Transformit’s catalog. Transformit can provide full installation services in Europe. Rentals will be managed by Lina Newhouser, based in Transformit’s Gorham, ME headquarters.
Comstar Interactive Corp. has unveiled the ShowInfo wireless lead collection and processing solution, which allows exhibitors to collect lead information by scanning an attendee’s show pass using a lightweight, wearable device. The data is transmitted wirelessly to a customizable, web-based reporting system, where it can be viewed instantly at the show or at the office. The system enables exhibitors to set up lead collection areas anywhere in their booth. For more information, call Comstar Interactive at 800-211-1256.
Outwater Plastics Industries Inc.
Lexmark Canada purchased four 10' exhibits with standard fabric panels from Professional Displays, Inc. Two years later, Pro created new displays for Lexmark by utilizing the existing hardware to revamp the displays. Photomurals were added to three of the units. The fourth display was customized with backlit Bubble Panels highlighting the Company logo. For more information, contact Professional Displays, 2084 East Francis St., Ontario, CA 91761; (Tel) 909-930-5858, (Web Site) www.prodisplaysinc.com.
Abex Display Systems has introduced the 250 SL to its line of pop-up exhibits. The new frame, constructed of the same durable tubing as the Abex 250, pops up in seconds and provides a sturdy, convenient option for one-person set-up on the exhibit floor. The 250 SL packs into two, interlocking cases that provide lighter weight during transport. The new cases also convert to a display table. For more information, contact Abex Display Systems, 7101 Fair Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91605; (Tel) 818-764-5126, (Web Site) www.abex.com.
Bluevista Graphics Inc., provides an innovative line of portable display systems and graphics including connectable banner systems, ceiling displays, systemized wall displays, tabletop displays, literature holders and more. For more information, contact Bluevista Graphics, 2230 Amapola Court, Torrance, CA 90501; (Tel) 310-212-3295, (Web site) www.bluevistagraphics.com.
Outwater Plastics Industries offers Klem connectors, which make it easy to create straight or curved walls, cubes, pyramids, domes or any other type of trade show display. Panels can be joined in different thicknesses in any angle between 90-270 degrees. The Klem connector provides great strength and durability. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics Industries, P.O. Drawer 403, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075; (Tel) 888-Outwater, (Fax) 800-888-3315, (Web Site) www.outwater.com.
UltraForm System Cabinetry produces portable platforms and modular staging for trade show exhibits. The components are available in 4'x4', 2'x4', 2'x2' sections and 4", 8", 12" and 16" heights. The portable platforms set up with no tools required. The interlocking substructure is designed with access for electrical wiring and plumbing. It packs flat and all components fit in standard UltraForm cases. For more information, contact UltraForm System Cabinetry, P.O. Box 1, Scottsville, NY 14546; (Tel) 585-889-8200, (Web) www.ultraform.com.
Versatruss is a lightweight yet structural, modular aluminum truss system. Versatruss is made from 1" and 2" aluminum tubing and can be manufactured to virtually any size or shape including curves and colors. It can be purchased in ladder truss, triangular truss or box truss. For more information, contact Versatruss, P.O. Box 2031, Perth, Ontario Canada, K7H 3M9; (Tel) 613-264-0074.
Consort Display Group offers the Display One exhibit system. The Display One core unit is a single frame with two feet and two uprights. It starts at 20"W and ranges up to 10' W. The height is adjustable from 53" minimum to a maximum of 94". Connector units are available to build multi-panel displays. Available in triangle, square and X shapes, the Towers offer a choice of 3,4 or 8 display panels, and come in sizes as high as 10' and as wide as 46". For more information, contact Consort Display Group, 2129 Portage St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001; (Tel) 800-525-6424, (Web site) www.displayone.com.
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