The Michigan Economic Development Corportation (MEDC) recently showcased the EcoXperience, at the North American International Auto Show. EcoXperience offered a quarter-mile track through a Michigan-designed landscape, where the public could test drive low emission vehicles indoors. The display featured more than 200 evergreen and deciduous trees; over 600 evergreen and flowering shrubs; over 5,000 flowering tulips, daffodils and hyacinths; approximately 650,000 pounds of stone and over 130,000 gallons of water flowing through two water features, both with waterfalls.
Red Exhibits offers the Portofino exhibit system, which combines a tubular aluminum frame with seamless environmentally friendly wrinkle free dye sub custom fabric graphics. The structure is designed to provide a large graphics area for a 20 foot inline exhibit. It sets up in minutes. The exhibit’s shipping cases convert into two exhibit counters for the booth. For more information, contact Red Exhibits, 1010 Brioso Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627; (Tel) 888-733-1118; (Web site) www.redexhibits.com
Showcraft has introduced the euroPod kiosk, which provides a well designed, eye-catching and affordable kiosk with portable/modular features. The unique hybrid aluminum/fabric construction allows for easy install and transport and offers a wide range of sophisticated hardware/software applications. The affordability, durablilty and versatility allows users to utilize the euroPod for multiple shows or events. For more information, contact Showcraft, 1357 Larc Industrial Blvd., Burnsville, MN 55337; (Tel) 952.890.4200; (Web site) www.showcraft.com
Milos Structural Systems, Ashland, VA, has announced the opening of a new 60,000 sq. ft. complex near Prague in the Czech Republic. Milos manufactures trussing products for exhibit and staging applications. (Web site) www.milosamerica.com
Microsoft recently partnered with Show Media, to create a major presence for its new Bing Mobile App at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Show Media provided free shuttle rides for show-goers who downloaded the Bing Mobile App. CES patrons were shown the benefits and features of the new Bing Mobile App via a Bing Ambassador onboard all vehicles. Show Media designed a multi faceted marketing and experiential initiative which included significant branding, transportation and interaction with attendees of the CES show. The marketing initiative included branded signage, custom traffic cones, mega-floor graphics, custom flags and a BING Solution Station tent. (Web site) www.showmedia.com
Expand International has launched the Expand BrochurePocket, a literature holder with a universal mount that works with most portable displays. The Expand BrochurePocket is a unique, transparent literature pocket that can be attached to the Expand PodiumCase as well as most indoor roll-up displays and banner stands on the market. It is easy to attach and remove. Super magnets are used to quickly attach the Expand BrochurePocket to the graphic of Expand’s roll-ups and banner displays. Simply "sandwich" the graphic between the pocket and the super-magnet and the Expand BrochurePocket is ready for handouts. For more information, contact Expand International, 300 Long Beach Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615; (Tel) 800-758-3020; (Web site) www.expandmedia.com
ExpoDisplays has launched Trios™, a case created for shipping three banner stands and three graphics in one container. Trios is designed to minimize weight and unused space so that banner stands can be shipped as inexpensively as possible. Trios includes heavy-duty wheels and straps plus two handles for easy pulling, carrying and loading. ExpoDisplays Product Development Manager Brandon Boycher, said, “Trios was designed for one purpose; to pack and ship three DiamondFlex 400 banner stands as efficiently as possible.” For more information contact Expodisplays, 3401 Mary Taylor Rd., Birmingham, AL 35235; (Web site) www.ExpoDisplays.com
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NanoLumens has introduced a 112” flexible video display. Richard Cope, NanoLumens’ CEO, said, “Our ability to quickly deliver these units gives exhibit and tradeshow designers a powerful new element to bring to their customers.” The 112” unit weighs less than 100 pounds. At less than an inch thick, the unit is not only flexible enough to wrap around curved walls and columns but it can also be rolled up to ship and install. For more information, contact NanoLumens, 6625 The Corners Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092; (Tel) 678-421-9694; (Web site) www.nanolumens.com
Outwater now offers vertical and horizontal mounted UL Listed Power Center Grommets. Outwater’s Power Center Grommets not only include 10 feet of 14 AWG cable with a grounded plug, they are configured with a resettable circuit breaker switch rated at 15 Amps. Outwater’s Vertical Mounted Power Center Grommet easily fits into an 80mm diameter hole and firmly locks into position with a securing ring. The Horizontal Mounted Power Center Grommet is available with 3 or 5 master power switched outlets and 2 data ports. For more information, contact Outwater Plastics, P.O. Box 500, Bogota, NJ 07603; (Tel) 800-631-8375; (Web site) www.outwater.com
PosterGarden’s Protia Panel Display features an easy setup and full-color graphics on recyclable Duraplast panels. Available in an array of wall and tower styles, the Protia Panel Display unites simplicity, innovation, and sustainability. The Protia’s simple hub and panel design make this display easy to set up, and the various custom wall and tower configurations are ideal for full-color graphics. Protia displays come with carrying cases and can be outfitted with sustainable LED Lights. Available configurations include six different wall options and four towers, each with its own unique style and function. For more information, contact PosterGarden, (Tel) 707-297-9982;
(Web site) www.PosterGarden.com
Paradigm Imaging Group has introduced Booth Rx, an economical 10-foot pop-up booth including printed graphic panels and a limited lifetime warranty. Paradigm is offering this package at a special price of 1295.00. The complete package consists of: 1 Self-Locking 10ft Frame, 7 Hinged Channel Bars, 1 All-In-One Oval Case, 4 Full-Color Printed Graphic Panels and 2 Fabric End Panels. For more information, contact Paradigm Imaging Group, (Tel) 714-432-7226, (Web site) www.SCANtopia.com
Cyclonix Inc, a creator of dynamic brand architecture, has launched an exhibit rental app for the iPhone. iCyclonix enables event marketers to browse the Cyclonix catalog of custom modular and rental solutions 24/7. The app streamlines the custom modular and rental exhibit design process by providing an image-rich array of cost-effective exhibit solutions. A user-friendly, pictorial accessories section provides one-stop-shopping that includes signage, lighting, furnishings and promotional items. For more information, visit
(Web site) www.cyclonix.com
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