CCM, a manufacturer of cellular telephone accessories, wanted its 20' x 30' exhibit to show its product in a futuristic store like environment. It also wanted to use the exhibit’s upper level for brand exposure so the façade was covered in lightweight semi-transparent printed graphics. The orange backlit Plexiglas along the edges of the monoliths made the exhibit stand out. The exhibit was produced for CCM by Olea Exhibits/Displays, based in Artesia, CA.
Expand Intl. has introduced the SmartStand, a display that offers flexible image sizes. With SmartStand the height of an image can be easily adjusted. This means that many different image sizes can be used on the same display. SmartStand is available both single- and double-sided. For more information, contact Expand International, 300 Long Beach Blvd. Stratford, CT 06615; (Tel) 203-870-2030, (Fax) 203-870-2034; (Web) www.expandmedia.com.
Next Marketing, an Atlanta-based event and mobile marketing firm, has launched a mobile marketing tour for Panasonic Consumer Electronics. The program is designed to bring the excitement of the Panasonic Indy Racing League (IRL) Super Aguri Fernandez Racing team sponsorship, along with the company’s high tech products, to major electronics retailers and their customers. “Based on early retailer and consumer response, this tour will generate a lot of excitement,” said Gene Kelsey, V.P. Brand Strategy, Panasonic. The tour features a 40’ trailer transformed into a rolling showcase of Panasonic’s products.
Victory Corps. offers the Show ‘N’ Rise exhibit system. These exhibits are easilly assembled, seamless, sturdy, and lightweight. They are offered in a variety of colors and are expandable. For more information, contact Victory Corps., 2730 Nevada Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55427; (Tel) 800-328-6120 (Fax) 763-561-8523; (Web) www.victorycorps.com.
Exposystems Canada offers the Edge modular exhibit system, which provides the look of a custom exhibit. Edge’s panel design conceals all connection hardware when assembled. Edge features lightweight standardized panel sizes, professional laminate finishes, strong durable construction, fast, simple assembly, cost effective storage and shipping, easy reconfiguration and a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship. For more information, contact ExpoSystems Canada, 2161 Midland Ave., Scarborough, Ontario Canada M1P 4T3; (Tel) 416- 291-2932, (Fax) (416)-291-0383; (Web Site) www.exposystems.com.
TPR Enterprises
TS2-The Trade Show About Trade Shows will be held July 11-14, 2005 at the Washington, DC Convention Center. “As we prepare to bring TS2 in-house at the close of this year's event, we look forward to working closely with our members and customers to develop new educational and sponsorship opportunities that will improve their exhibit and event marketing programs and bring a fresh look and feel to TS2,” said Michael J. Bandy, President of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA). For more information about next year’s TS2 Show, visit www.tsea.org.
Visit Florida, the state’s official source for travel planning, has launched the Florida Experience mobile exhibit. “The Florida Experience allows travelers around the country to experience a bit of Florida in their hometowns,” said Dale Brill, Sr. V.P., Marketing, Visit Florida. The 10,000 sq. ft. exhibit contains seven themed interactive areas that let consumers participate in Florida vacation activities. Guests can virtually skim across Florida’s waters with the windsurfing simulator, or get kayaking instruction at a 30,000 gallon tank. At the Florida Speedway section, visitors can compete in a pit crew challenge to win Florida trips and gifts.
Transformit created this exhibit for Plantronics, a manufacturer of communications headsets. The collection of tension fabric components featured in the exhibit can be mixed and matched to create a unique, innovative environment. For more information, contact Transformit, 33 Sanford Dr., Gorham, ME 04038, (Tel) 207-856-9911, (Web) www.transformitdesign.com.
Outwater’s new TexturePlus Panels are 2'x4' high-density polyurethane panels designed to visually and texturally replicate building materials. Using these panels, the look of authentic stone; brick; natural rock; slate; river stone; concrete; asphalt; barnboard; tree bark and bamboo can be achieved for a fraction of the cost. For more information, contact Outwater Industries, P.O. Box 347, Wood Ridge, NJ 07075; (Tel) 800-835-4400, (Web) www.outwater.com.
Design Concepts Manufacturing, produces EFX light columns, which create an ‘Aquallusion,’ the illusion of flowing water without using any water. They utilize airflow systems, digital LED color changers, and special optical lenses to create effects ranging from tranquil, serene motion to an electrifying rush of color. For more information, contact Design Concepts Mfg., 4118 Teriwood Ave., Orlando, FL 32812; (Tel) 407-854-9183; (Web) www.aquallusion.com.
Outwater Plastics Industries Inc.
Illuma Corp. offers the Illuma-Graphic Stand, an illuminated frameless graphic stand. The system is available in one , two or three tiers. Each illuminated tier consists of a double-sided 22"W x 28"H graphic panel. The three tier Illuma-Graphic- Stand towers over 7 1/2’. For more information, contact Illuma Corp., P.O. Box 1531, Brookfield, WI 53008; (Tel) 262-446-9220 (Web) www.illumadisplay.com.
Prezenta Corp. offers the Magicpak Banner Stand. Each tension rod banner system weights just 6 lbs. and is constructed with carbon fiber rod and aluminum base. The system may be used to build seamless 8 foot displays using Magicpak’s exclusive AdMag technology and snap-lock profiles. Graphics are easily changed. For more information, contact Prezenta Corp., 1502 N. 23rd St., Wilmington, NC 28405; (Tel) 800-891-1869, (Web) www.prezenta.com.
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