IMI MERCHANDISING
111-01 14th Avenue
College Point, NY 11356
Tel. 718-321-3100
Established: 1944
Number of Employees: 1,100
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $362,716,000
IMI Merchandising is a consortium of marketing and display companies with over 60 years of experience providing retailers and brand owners with p.o.p. solutions to drive sales. IMI’s POP displays, retail fixtures, front-end merchandisers, category solutions, shelf management systems, bulk merchandisers, online marketing services and retail environment design consistently deliver measurable sales uplift and return on investment. Its client list includes the world's leading brands and retail chains. Each of its business units-Artform, Cannon Equipment, DCI Marketing and Display Technologies-bring experience and market insight to provide value-added merchandising solutions.
Offices: Domestic: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Seattle International: Banglalore, Dusseldorf, Krakow, Leichestershire, Loughborough, Manchester, Moscow, Nauheim, Paris, Shanghai.
Chief Officers: Marshall Goldberg, Group President, IMI Merchandising; Cheryl Smith, CFO, IMI Merchandising; Chuck Gruber, President, Cannon Equipment; Joe Asfour, President, DCI Marketing; Seth Yablans, President, Artform USA.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
NEW P.O.P. PRODUCTS INTRODUCED IN 2008:
" Microsoft Windows Mobilization
" Buell Motorcycles Shop in Shop
" Rockport Retail Environment
" Blockbuster Bump Out Display
" Blockbuster "It's a Wrap" Display
" Dell Mini Notebook Display
" LeapFrog Gaming Display and Tag Product Demo Display
" Kohler Performance Bath and Margaux Displays
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The Microsoft Windows® Mobilization global initiative was to create a dedicated retail destination in consumer electronics stores and mass merchandise retailers to transform the PC buying experience for consumers. Retailers are able to display PCs in a retail environment that is more user-friendly and welcomes and encourages consumers to spend time exploring and experiencing a variety of products to increase consumer confidence and satisfaction in their PC purchases. The merchandising displays feature PCs, peripherals and accessory products.
The first installation was May 2008 in Elkjop stores in Norway, with additional installations at a variety of consumer electronics retailers throughout the UK, Belgium, Germany and France. The program is designed to run indefinitely. UK-based retailer DSG is planning to roll the program out to several hundred of its stores in Europe because of the demonstrated increase in sales lift of PCs and peripherals.
ALLIANCE, A ROCK TENN CO.
5900 Grassy Creek Blvd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Tel. 336-661-1700
Year Founded: 1991
Number of Employees: 1,200
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $305,800,000
Alliance develops promotional and permanent displays, and promotional packaging programs. Its Concept to Checkout™ approach manages the entire retail promotional process from initial concept through retail execution. It has established an "Insights and Innovation Group" to develop in-store marketing activity to drive shopper involvement.
Offices: Rogers, AK, Bethel, CT, Bolingbrook, IL, Burbank, CA, Cincinnati, OH, DeKalb, IL, Hershey, PA, Hunt Valley, MD, Martinsville, VA, Memphis, TN, Minneapolis, MN, Mississauga, ON Canada, Norcross, GA, Dallas, TX, Pennsauken, NJ, Redmond, WA, Totowa, NJ, Tullahoma, TN, Winston-Salem, NC.
Chief Officer: Jim Einstein, Executive V.P./General Mgr.
RTC
2800 Golf Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Tel. 847.640.2400
Year Founded: 1950
Number of Employees: 926
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $185,000,000
RTC is a global shopper marketing organization. Its Retail Activation Process ™ integrates the fundamentals of Shopper Research, Retail Design and Retail Implementation to deliver better solutions, faster and at lower total cost. RTC works with major brand companies and retailers across food, drug, mass and specialty retail channels. RTC’s principles are based on innovation, performance accountability, clarity of communications, and transparency of costs and processes.
Chief Officer: Richard Nathan, CEO.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
New Products Introduced in 2008 Multiple category reinvention, shop-in-shop and display initiatives.
New qualitative shopper research methods.
New shopper-focused retail technology system.
Shopper Marketing process consulting.
Notable Campaign
When Procter & Gamble launched their Olay Professional Series to the mass retail channels, RTC assisted in, (1), creating a premium merchandising system capable of adapting to the environmental and space constraints of multiple retailers, and (2), managing the manufacturing, logistics and supply chain management of this large and complex retail initiative.
EVERBRITE, LLC
4949 S. 110th St., P.O. Box 20020
Greenfield, WI 53220-0020
Tel. 414-529-3500
Year Founded: 1927
Number of Employees: 799
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $134,000,000
Everbrite has been on the forefront of developing cutting edge visual technology. Everbrite is a major producer of signs and displays. From neon signs, to the latest in LED technology, Everbrite delivers visual communications and branding solutions.
Offices: Greenfield, WI - Elkhorn, WI - La Crosse, WI - Pardeeville, WI - South Milwaukee, WI - Mt. Vernon, IL - Chanute, KS - Buena Vista, VA - Shenzhen, China.
Chief Officers: William Fritz, Pres.
RAND DIVERSIFIED CO.
3 Ethel Road, Suite 301
Edison, NJ 08817
Tel: 732-287-2525
Year Founded: 1972
Number Of Employees: 850
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $102,000,000
Rand Diversified is a privately-owned, full-service promotional and merchandising solutions company specializing in product branding & ideation, shopper marketing, and supply chain management. Its turn-key approach focuses on speed-to-market coupled with building brand equity. From concept to distribution, it offers a complete spectrum of integrated services. Rand’s clients include Bosch, Cadbury Adams, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Schering Plough, and Wyeth.
Offices: Edison, NJ - Headquarters including Design & Sales, Edison, NJ - Production Facility, Edwardsville, IL - Production Facility, Tobyhanna, PA - Production Facility.
Chief Officers: CEO, Stuart Sklovsky, COO, Don Garda, CFO David Kauffman, President John Padovano, Chairman, Jack Wuensch.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Client Company: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation Product(s) Promoted: Rotary Hammer & Breaker Hammer Tools & Accessories
Results: The results were increased visibility to the end user and gain valuable merchandising space within the retail environment. These factors led to increased sales.
Number of Displays Produced: 600
Cost Per Unit: $450.00
Campaign Dates: February 2008 - Ongoing
Construction / Materials Used: Wire, styrene and steel tubing
POP DISPLAYS
555 Tuckahoe Road
Yonkers, NY 10710
Tel. 914-771-4200
Year Founded: 1953
Number of employees: 650
2008 POP Volume: $100,000,000
POP Displays is differentiated by 1) its strategic, consultative approach to create value-added solutions, 2) its vertical integration that controls cost, quality and speed to market and 3) its sophisticated structure that enables it to develop and manage large, complex programs. It has an in-house Creative Department, 2500 sq ft model shop and industrial engineers who bring designs to life. Its 500,000 sq ft facility has tool making, state-of-the-art injection molding with robotics, cellular manufacturing, fabrication, decoration, assembly and 140,000 sq ft of warehousing. POP Displays designs and produces custom, permanent and semi-permanent displays, including wall units, category management solutions, floorstands, counter units, and power wings. Clients include CVS, Georgia Pacific, Kiehls, Kroger, Lancôme, L'Oreal, Maybelline, Philip Morris, Safeway, Sam's Club, Shu Uemura, Signature Brands, Staples, Walgreens and Walmart.
Offices: Yonkers, NY, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Tampa, FL, Detroit, MI and Shanghai, China.
Chief Officers: Edward Wohlwender CEO, Joe Berzok, SVP, Sales.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
GREAT NORTHERN CORP.
P.O. Box 044740, 1800 South Street
Racine, WI 53404
Tel. 800-558-4711
Year Founded: 1962
Number of Employees: 950
2008 POP Volume: $90,000,000
Great Northern Corp. is a complete turn key consumer packaging and display designer and manufacturer. Its bundled solutions offer endless point-of-sale possibilities-whether it's floor, counter or pallet displays, retail packaging for the shelf, brand promotions that include base wrap, case cards and signage, or shippers that ensure safe delivery of product. Great Northern can create a wide range of innovative merchandising options, supported by the latest technology in printing and product development and delivered through a full service staff of graphic artists and structural design engineers.
Offices: Racine, WI; Appleton, WI, Chippewa Falls, WI; Oshkosh, WI, Minneapolis, MN; Swedesboro, NJ.
Chief Officers: John Davis, CEO, Mike Schliesmann, Sr, VP, Pat Graf, VP, Sales Development.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Sam's Club Wireless Island Display. Innovative design solution engineered to cross promote 3 different products from 3 different vendors. The display ships in fully pre-packed, one pallet on top of the other banded as a single unit. The pallets are then merchandised side-by-side at retail. Product sampling platforms were incorporated into the design for consumer interaction. Even in the early stages of the promotion the display needed to be refilled from store stock and ultimately sold through ahead of the 30 day schedule. 800 Displays shipped at a cost of $150/ unit.
MENASHA DISPLAY GROUP
1645 Bergstrom Road
Neenah, WI 54957-0367
Tel. 888-390-2643
Year Founded: 1849
Number of Employees: Over 500
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $89,000,000+
MENASHA, Retail Integration Institute (RII) is a division of Menasha Packaging LLC, subsidiary of Menasha Corp. Supported by 37 manufacturing facilities throughout the US, Menasha has the resources to provide cost effective solutions. Menasha's experienced designers apply the firm's retail and consumer knowledge to every project. Clients include Hershey, Norelco, Titleist, Beiersdorf, Kraft Foods, Infogrames, Random House, Sony-Columbia Tri-Star, General Mills, 3M, Acco Brands, Kimberly-Clark.
Offices: Philadelphia, New York, Mequon, WI.
HARBOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
14130 172nd Street
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Tel. 616-842-5330
Year Founded: 1946
Number of Employees: 250+
2008 P.O.P. Volume: 70,000,000+
Harbor Industries, Inc. is a full service manufacturer of custom point of purchase displays, store fixtures and interactive solutions for point of sale. Combining ISO 9001: 2000 and a dedicated Team structure, Harbor offers its clients a turn key solution for their display needs from design through installation. Harbor creates displays for both retailers and brand marketers. Harbor has createdsuccessful display programs for Shaw, Unilin, Armstrong and Mannington. Harbor works with retailers such as Target, Sears, Wal-Mart, Safeway and Costco.
Harbor is a family-owned corporation which was founded in 1946. On January 1, 2008 Tim Parker was named President and Cindy Parker Euscher, Executive Vice President transitioning management to the third generation of Parkers. Ted Parker is still involved as the Chairman of the Board .
Offices: Grand Haven, MI-Corp., Headquarters, Charlevoix, MI., Manufacturing.
Chief Officers: Ted Parker Chairman, Tim Parker, President, Cindy Parker Euscher, Exec.VP.
IDL WORLDWIDE
2100 Wharton Street, Ste. 715
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Tel. 724-431-4700
Year Founded: 1943
Number of Employees: 250+
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $65,000,000
IDL is a global retail solutions firm that provides design, engineering, fabrication, fulfillment and installation to both brands and brand retailers. It is an industry leader in both print and fixture fabrication with 700,000 sq. ft of domestic manufacturing in Butler, PA as well as production in both Mexico and China. IDL provides retail strategy, design and program fulfillment to brand driven clients including Nike, Apple, Starbucks, Hasbro, Sprint, Chevron, GNC, OfficeMax and The Limited Brands.
Offices: Pittsburgh, PA, Portland, OR, New York, NY.
Chief Officers: David Ball, President, Mike Dempe, COO.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
In 2008 IDL teamed with Nike to Develop, design and execute the retail strategy of their new flywire technology in time for the Beijing Olympics. IDL managed the 3D visual center for gloabl retail then produced all 3D elements for the domestic market. The program ran from June to September in over 2500 retailers domestically and took home the Golg/Best in Industry at the 2009 POPAI Awards.
UNITED DISPLAYCRAFT
333 East Touhy Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel. 847-375-3800
Year Founded: 1953
Number of Employees: 250
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $42,000,000
Since 1953, United Displaycraft has produced custom displays in a variety of permanent materials including metal, plastic, wood, and graphics. It utilizes state-of-the-art equipment, facilities, and manufacturing methods that ensure efficient, cost effective production.
Offices: Chicago, Toronto, Dallas, Shanghai.
Chief Officers: Sandy Carrigan, Rich Carrigan, Tim Richardson.
JUSTMAN PACKAGING & DISPLAY
5819 Telegraph Road
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Tel. 323-728-8888
Year Founded: 1989
Number of Employees: 75
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $40,000,000+
For 20 years Justman has offered clients creativity knowledge and experience by executing P.O.P. programs that create impact, increase brand awareness and generate sales. Justman specializes in P.O.P. displays both temporary and permanent, custom packaging (includes litho-laminated boxes folding cartons), pallet displays, and store environments. Taking clients from concept to fulfillment (with approx 170,000 sq ft), Justman has an extensive nationwide clientele and a background in a variety of industries ranging from stationery to cosmetics, entertainment, toys, electronics, sporting goods, pharmaceutical and the food industry. Justman is committed to complete customer satisfaction by providing the highest-quality products and services, while ensuring cost-efficiency.
Chief Officers: Morley Justman, President, Russell Justman, V.P.
TRION INDUSTRIES, INC.
297 Laird Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Tel. 800-444-4665
Year Founded: 1965
Number of Employees: 320
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $40,000,000
Trion is rated among the Top-50 North American Retail and Point-of-Purchase fixture makers and is the world's leading manufacturer of display and scanning hooks. Product lines include shelf management systems, cooler and freezer merchandising systems, storewide labeling systems, anti-theft and security fixtures, bar merchandisers, sign systems, display and scanning hooks, POP display components and hardware. Having earned over 88 U.S. and international patents for innovations, the firm first revolutionized merchandising with the introduction of the original straight-entry display hook in 1965, and the first scanning hook in 1978. Recent patented product introductions include WonderBar®, WonderBar+Plus™ and Wonder MultiBar™ Bar Merchandisers; EWT™ Expandable Wire Tray and AMT™ Adjustable Merchandising Tray Systems; ScanLock® Scan Hook Locks, Anti-Sweep™ Hooks Ditto Pick Card Holder anti-theft fixtures; and infoGrip™ built-in promo tag holders for Clear Scan® labeling systems.
Offices: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Rockford, IL, Sacramento, CA.
Chief Officers: John Thalenfeld, Pres.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
U.S. DISPLAY GROUP
810 S. Washington Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Tel: 800-951-9585
Year Founded: 1959
Number of Employees: 182
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $40,000,000
U.S. Display Group designs and produces custom temporary POP displays and packaging. It has a complete range of capabilities including in-house structural and graphic design, manufacturing, assembly and fulfillment services. U.S. Display Group specializes in corrugated dump bins, pre-packed shippers, case stackers, standees, countertops, and patented pop-ups. Clients include Sanford Brands, Thomas Nelson Publishing, Perfetti/Van Melle and Texas Instruments.
Offices: Tullahoma, TN; Newark, NJ; Wilmington, OH; Franklin, TN; Murfreesboro, TN.
Chief Officers: Division General Manager: Greg Moore; Director, Sales & Marketing: Lisa Mitchell; Business Dev., Brittney Tedder.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
The Sanford Brands "Sharpie Pen" floor display was created to promote the launch of a new Sharpie product line into three retail channels. It was constructed with 200 #B flute and litho laminated. The display has eye catching graphics that transition down the side panels to the base. It was designed with an open feel that is easy for consumers to shop. Store walk's revealed that the display maintained its integrity through shipment and store use. The cost per unit was around $40. Overall, the program was very successful, Sanford ordered additional runs of this display. U.S. Display Group in Tullahoma, TN produced 3,600 displays for Office Max, Office Depot and Staples in March 2008 and it was in stores for 6-8 months.
PALMER PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
23001 W. Industrial Drive
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Tel. 586-772-4225
Year Founded: 1970
Number of Employees: 95
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $36,000,000
Designer and producer of a wide array of Point-of-Purchase Displays including light boxes, menu boards, pub signs, acrylic menu holders, screen printing services, film output, clocks, banners, acrylic fabrication, warehousing and fulfillment, plus metal tables and custom retail floor merchandisers. Palmer Promotional Products serves the Beverage, Tobacco, Food Service and Telecom Industries.
Chief Officers: James Palmer, Pres.
TRANS WORLD MARKETING
360 Murray Hill Parkway
East Rutherford NJ 07073
Tel. 201-935-5565
Year Founded: 1966
Number of Employees: 150
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $30,000,000
Trans World Marketing is a leading retail marketing corporation specializing in the design and production of retail displays, fixtures, and store environments. In-house capabilities include marketing, industrial and graphic design, engineering, prototyping, project management, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistical management.
Offices: Two facilities in East Rutherford NJ, including corporate headquarters and a large fixture assembly/warehousing facility. Regional offices: Orlando FL, Phoenix AZ, and Stamford CT.
Chief Officers:James Cavaluzzi, CEO, William Carafello, President, Gerry Molitor, Exec. VP, Sales & Mktg.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
LG Interactive Kiosk - Enhancing communication between shoppers and sales associates in major retailers such as The Home Depot, Best Buy and Sears, the LG Interactive Kiosk uses dynamic interaction to deliver a best-in-class in-store experience. Kiosk content is designed to offer consultative assistance to shoppers, assisting them in the selection and purchase of an LG SteamWasher™ and LG SteamDryer™. Placed prominently on LG Endcap Displays, the kiosk incorporates a 19-inch monitor with touch-screen functionality, a built-in amplifier, speakers, and updateable USB drive capabilities.
TRINITY, LLC
159 Liberty Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Tel: 732-549-2866
Year Founded: 2001
Number Of Employees: 120
2008 POP VOLUME: $26,000,000
TRINITY is a full service retail solutions company specializing in the industrial design and manufacturing of store fixtures, displays and merchandise presentation related components. TRINITY operates a 120,000 sq. ft. facility in Metuchen, NJ, which includes manufacturing, assembly, warehouse/distribution and model making capabilities. The production expertise is focused on integrated material (wood, metal, plastic) production and assembly, with particular depth of competency in all forms of plastic merchandising-fabrication, vacuum forming, extruding, and injection molding. TRINITY utilizes an online system called "client project management" and an IT enterprise system to ensure real time answers to client project status. Clients include Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Target, Rite Aid, Campbell's, Coca Cola, Hallmark, American Standard, Coty, Unilever, and Wrigley.
Offices: Metuchen, NJ; Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX; Rogers, AR; Pittsburgh, PA; Phoenix, AZ; and Minneapolis, MN.
Chief officers: Randy Riley, George Cox, and John Farinola.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
TRINITY partnered with Campbell's to create a truly unique free-standing permanent wire display that is expandable in the field so that it that can be increased in size from roughly 18" wide to 30" wide; so as a bigger display is needed for greater product capacity, the display opens-up in width and a shelf insert can be easily added. In addition, the client conceived of the idea that to refresh the look and relevance of the display, a temporary retrofit corrugated display shell should be added to communicate different themes, the first of which was an "authentic nourishment" one. The display-labor intensive to produce--was executed in the Far East. This innovative display program has been very well received by both the field and the retailer.
NASHVILLE DISPLAY
306 Hartman Drive
Lebanon, TN 37087
Tel. 615-743-2900, 800-251-1150
Year Founded: 1932
Number of Employees: 175
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $25,500,000
Nashville Display has produced results oriented custom P.O.P. displays and store fixtures for over 75 years. The company offers a total marketing approach that combines planning, research, creative design, engineering and manufacturing, all in house. Nashville Display offers a qualified, experienced management team supported by 2 plants and an additional warehousing/office location that encompasses over 325,000 sq. ft. Displays are produced from metal, wire, tubing, plastic, wood, and hardboard or a combination of these materials. A variety of finishes are available including powder and chrome. Nashville Display's capabilities also include a silk screening operation to provide 4-color process graphics, 6-color digital printed signs, die cutting and laminating. Clients include Office Depot, Whirlpool, Tractor Supply, Sherwin Williams, Toys R Us, Mizuno, Cracker Barrel, Dollar General, MTD, and Sony.
Offices: Dover TN, Lebanon TN.
Chief Officers: Kent Rollins, V.P.-Division Manager, Richard Hornsby: VP Sales & Marketing.
DESIGN PHASE, INC.
1771 South Lakeside Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
Tel. 847-473-0077
Year Founded: 1991
Number of Employees: 73
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $24,000,000.00
Design Phase is a full service point of purchase display company. Design Phase takes steps to research its client's industry, market position, competition, products and existing promotional methods. This enables it to develop customized effective merchandising that meets specific marketing needs. Clients include: Microsoft, Xbox, Walt Disney, AT&T, Best Buy, Dream Works, Fox Home Entertainment, Hasbro, Honeywell, Mars Snackfoods, MGM Home Entertainment, Monster, Sanford, Shell Oil, Staples, Toys R Us, Vtech, and Warner Home Video.
Offices: Waukegan, IL, Los Angeles, CA, Shenzhen, China, Yorkshire, England.
Chief Officers: Michael Eckert, President, Mary Beth Hicks, V.P. Sales.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
MTV Rockband interactive Kiosk
MTV came to us to cerate a destination interactive kiosk that established dedicated retail space and hands-on demo interaction. We were able to provide mass and specialty retail channels a vehicle that enhanced the realistic performance aspect of the Rockband game while providing solutions for in-store contests and concerts. It allowed the retailer to offer their consumers the opportunity and life-like experience of playing in their own Rockband. The kiosk created a destination within the store for the Rockband game and everything Rockband. We produced 1500 kiosks costing over $2,500.00 per kiosk. The kiosks were placed in store in October and will remain in store for approximately 2 years.
AMD INDUSTRIES, INC.
4620 W. 19th Street
Cicero, IL 60804
Tel. 800-367-9999
Year Founded: 1922
Number of Employees: 50
2008P.O.P Volume: $23,900,000
AMD is a marketing company with total focus on the point of decision. AMD offers a turnkey system from concept through production using a variety of materials including metal, wire, wood, plastics, hardboard, pegboard and/or electronics in motion.
Offices: Cicero, IL, Tucson AZ, Ft. Mitchell, KY.
Chief Officers: David Allen, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
AMD Industries produced this endcap display to introduce and demonstrate Sony's new Smile Shutter Technology to Best Buy shoppers. The display features two Sony CyberShot cameras with the Smile Shutter feature, accessories, and a TV Monitor with looping video highlighting the features. There is also a CyberShot Camera embedded in the display which takes the photos of the customer and displays it on a smaller TV monitor.
The flash of the camera draws consumers to the display, and invites them to participate by smiling. The Smile Shutter technology kicks in, places a box around the consumer's head, and a photo of the consumer is automatically taken and displayed on the TV monitor. This display achieved some pretty impressive results. Product lift increased by 50%, while the display generated increased traffic and brand recognition for Sony. Best Buy Retail management believes it is the best display in the store.
HANKSCRAFT INC.
300 Wengel Drive, P.O. Box 190
Reedsburg, WI 53959
Tel. 608-524-4341
Year Founded: 1949
Number of Employees: 200
2008 Sales: $22,000,000.
With manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and China, Hankscraft/AJS produces electronics, including LED's and audio units; micro AC, DC and solar motors for incorporating motion & animation into displays; wood, urethane, and acrylic tap handles; injection molded and thermoformed plastics; and custom metal and wood fabrication. It also manufactures complete displays including LCD screens, clocks and lenticular displays..
Offices: Reedsburg, WI, Random Lake, WI, Suzhou, China..
Chief Officers: Dan Braun-CEO, Mark Blume-President, Dave Laridaen-Sales Manager.
E-B DISPLAY COMPANY, INC.
1369 Sanders Ave. SW, P.O. Box 650
Massillon, OH 44648
Tel. 330-833-4101; 800-321-9869
WebSite: www.ebdisplay.com
Year Founded: 1952
Number of Employees: 160
2008 POP Volume: $20,000,000
E-B Display Co., Inc., together with its E-B WireWorks and Stor-Rite divisions, includes 200,000+ sq. ft. of production and warehousing space. E-B’s capabilities include Design, Prototype, Manufacturing, Assembly, Warehousing and Drop Shipping of all manner of POP displays. E-B's Graphics division produces both digital and screen printed items. Construction materials include plastic, wood, wire, tubing, metal and corrugated.
Offices: Massillon, OH, Richmond, VA Mooresville, NC Cleveland, OH.
Chief Officers: Mike Rotolo, President/CEO, Rick Philyaw, VP-Sales.
MIRAMAR DESIGNS, LTD.
1301 Forum Way South
Fort Worth, TX 76140
Tel. 817-546-2300
Year Founded: 1971
Number of Employees: 50
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $20,000,000
With over 35 years of successful industry experience in design, engineering, and project management supported with domestic and off-shore production, fulfillment, distribution, and installation, Miramar’s focus is to create innovative specialty displays, fixtures, and retail environments that meet the specific needs of each of its clients. Clients include Crayola, JCPenney, The Home Depot, Michael's Stores, Behr Paints, Kohler, GameStop, WalMart, Broan/NuTone, and Toro.
Offices: Fort Worth, TX, Atlanta, GA.
Chief Officers: Andrew Carter, Clay Bibb.
BEST POP CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Home Depot Kitchen Sink Reset:
Produced panels and collated into five-bay display set with 42,000 sinks from seven different vendors. There were approximately 100 store specific plan-o-grams for shipment to 1956 individual Home Depot locations over a 10 week time period.
MAY ADVERTISING INT. LTD.
1200 Forum Way South
Fort Worth, TX 76140
Tel. 800-800-4629
Year Founded: 1946
Number of Employees: 140
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $18,500,000
May Advertising's P.O.P. product line includes aluminum signage Artlite® patented L.E.D. and illuminated signs, curb signs and snap-lock frames decals, banners and custom campaigns. The company's specialties include screen printing, embossing, die cutting and vacuum forming.
Chief Officers: Allan Meyer, Pres., Phillip Meyer, VP, Pat Meredith, VP.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
36 Month Usage, $15/unit (approx) MGD Beer Burst Guitar Artlite® Displays objective was to convey the more contemporary and polished brand image that is MDG. (Madden Communications on behalf of Miller Coors) - Client.
VISUAL MARKETING INC.
154 West Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: 312-664-9177
Year Founded: 1972
Number of Employees: 25
2008 P.O.P. Volume $18,000,000
Visual Marketing Inc, is an employee owned, full service P.O.P. advertising company that specializes in custom, permanent and multi-material retail merchandising. Centrally located in Chicago, with close proximity to its manufacturing partners, Visual Marketing provides an ideal distribution hub.
Chief Officers: Larry Zock, CEO, Keith Rojc, President.
PACKAGING UNLIMITED
1729 McCloskey Avenue
Louisville, KY 40210
Tel: 502-515-3900
Year Founded: 1975
Number Of Employees: 345
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $15,000,000+
Packaging Unlimited is a full service provider of packaging and display solutions. With locations in five cities, it has the capabilities to provide corrugated converting, specialty packaging, contract packaging services, POP displays, thermoformed packaging and components, and warehousing and logistics services. Strategically-located within 1 day delivery of 50% of the U.S. Consumer Market, its network of packaging, display, and logistical operations offer over 1.7 million sq. ft. of manufacturing and warehouse space.
Offices: Louisville, KY Franklin, KY Owensboro, KY, Covington, KY Lincolnton, NC.
Chief Officers: Pete Hanekamp, CEO Patrick Broderick, VP Pat Humkey, VP, Jeff Workinger, VP.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
One of Packaging Unlimited's most successful POP campaigns of 2008 was a Full and Half Pallet display program Packaging Unlimited is a full service provider of packaging and display solutions. With locations in five cities, we have the capabilities to provide corrugated converting, specialty packaging, contract packaging services, POP displays, thermoformed packaging and components, and warehousing and logistics services. Our capabilities are backed by a staff of award winning designers, excellent project managers, superior customer service teams, and outstanding sales representatives. Strategically-located within 1 day delivery of 50% of the U.S. Consumer Market, our network of packaging, display, and logistical operations offer over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space - all company owned. With a flexible and responsive workforce, Packaging Unlimited will become an integral extension of your organization. As a key link in your supply chain, we will help your company increase speed, flexibility, productivity, and customer satisfaction while reducing lead time, inventory, and waste. for Snyder's of Hanover. Designed to be packed flat and set up at the store, these displays are easy to assemble and allow for versatile configuartions that fit regional promotion efforts. Feedback from the field has been that the displays are easy and quick to set up and provide flexiblility in placement. The result is ongoing orders for the displays. Campaigns ran in April, June, and November with quantities of 600-1800 per order. Display cost $19 - $23 each.
RETAIL SOLUTION CENTER
75 Hanse Avenue
Freeport, NY 11520
Tel. 516-771-7000
Year Founded: 2003
Number of Employees: 52
2008 P.O.P. Volume: 15,000,000+
Retail Solution Center manufacturers and designs store displays & merchandising systems for some of the most famous brands in retail. From Mass to Class - department stores & national specialty chains, RSC utilizes its "Science of Selling" methodology to create intelligent & cost efficient display solutions. "Retail Solution Center-The Science of Selling."
Offices: Freeport, NY, RSC Moldings, SI, KY, RSC Global - International.
Chief Officers: Deborah Leo, CEO; Stephen Leo, President.
COMPASS DISPLAY GROUP
1141 Atlanta Industrial Drive
Marietta, GA 30066
Tel. 404-367-9100
Year Founded: 1998
Number of Employees: 26
2008 P.O.P. VOLUME: $13,500,000
Compass Display Group designs and manufactures custom permanent, temporary displays and merchandisers. CDG also provides custom signage solutions including illuminated and non-illuminated. In-house equipment includes large format UV Litho, digital and screen printing, vacuum forming, heat bending and a variety of mounting and finishing processes. Fabrication includes: wood, metal, wire, and plastics.
Offices: Marietta, GA, St. Louis, MO.
Chief Officers: David Howard, Mark Terry.
MEASA DISPLAYS MEXICO
Castulo Garcia #51 Col La Conchita
Mexico City, D.F. 133
Tel: 866-657-2919 (US); (55) 58414860
Year Founded: 1969
Number Of Employees: 300
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $12,000,000
MEASA has more than 40 years in the POP industry; with more than 300 associates and 150,000 sq. ft. of facilities. It manufactures high quality displays and metal products at competitive prices (Wire, Tubing and Sheet Metal Specialists). In house services and industrial design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino), Samples, Manufacturing, Silkscreen Vacuum Forming, Packaging and Distribution. U.S. Customers; Niven, Lynch Industries, Gap Promotions, Design Promotions.
Chief Officers: Alberto Aguilar, President; Hector Aguilar, Sales Director; Eduardo Aguilar, Controller.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
The Bimbo Group used this semi-permanent display in its six months campaign for its regular Bimbo Bread. The shape of the display is a big sandwich which captured the attention of consumers. Bimbo Group reported a 35% sales increase at the point of sale attributed to the display. The Bimbo Bread Display was created by Measa Displays Mexico, located in Mexico City.
PROPRINT SERVICES, INC.
5621 Finch Avenue East Unit #5
Toronto, Ontario Canada M1B 2T9
Web Site: www.pop-online.com
Tel. 888-776-7768, Ext. 246
Year Founded: 1988
Number of Employees: 25-50
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $10,000,000+
Proprint Services is a full service printer that has been in business for over 20 years with staff having over 100 years combined experience. We offer prepress CTP (computer-to-plate), colour retouching, various colour proofing options, litho, digital (i.e. large banners, print on demand digital print runs) flexo and screen printing. Proprint specialize in national and international P.O.P., including basewrap, posters, brochures, wobblers, danglers, mobiles, headers, entry pads, standees, casecards, countercards, and tentcards as well as kitting and distribution.
Chief Officers: Richard Krakower, Marc Salsky.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Our multi piece Kraft Hockeyville 2009 programme was the most successful. Consisting of many in store pop pieces including the Zamboni, Basewrap, Header Cards, Case Cards, End Aisles, Shelf Talkers, Wobblers, Ad Pads, Recipe Cards, entry forms and cling vinyl full covered stores and increased awareness of the programme. This year there were a record number of contest entries and more products sold. Overall very successful.
NORTHERN WIRE PRODUCTS
6601 Ridgewood Road
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Tel: 320-252-3442; 1-800-458-5549
Year Founded: 1959
Number Of Employees: 77
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $10,000,000
Northern Wire Products is a premier manufacturer of turn-key custom retail solutions. It specializes in metal fabrication utilizing wire, tube, and sheet metal, and it readily incorporates wood, acrylic, graphics, etc. Northern Wire Products' capabilities include innovative design services, rapid prototyping, efficient manufacturing, and global sourcing.
Chief Officers: Greg Pietrowski, Pres.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Best P.O.P. Campaign of the Year. Please give us a description of your most successful campaign of 2008 listing months campaign ran, cost per unit, and results achieved. Send us a color photo of the display program.
Three-sided DVD Waterfall Tower capable of holding up to 416 DVD Movie/Game products within a 4 sq. ft. store footprint. Project included design, manufacture, assembly, and distribution of 1000-plus units; one per store location of a major retailer. Project went from inception to distribution in two months, and currently remains in-store.
MULTI DIMENSIONAL RESOURCES
190 Jony Drive
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Tel. 201-935-8400
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $9,000,000
Multi Dimensional Resources specializes in the innovation of high quality, value-added POP displays and fixtures. MDR focuses on vertical integration and cutting-edge technology with all phases of production performed in-house, from initial brainstorming through final execution and distribution. The firm has recently relocated, more than tripling the size of its corporate facility where it offers state-of-the-art manufacturing, warehousing, packing (including co-packing), RF inventory, distribution (including Just-in-Time displays).
Chief Officers: Richard Heyderman, CEO.
WHITE OAK DISPLAY & DESIGN
400 E Spruce Street
Palmyra, PA 17545
Tel. 717-838-7830
Year Founded: 1980
Number of Employees: 21
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $8,600,000
White Oak Display is a leading independent Designer & Manufacturer of Point of Purchase Displays and Selling Tools. Its award winning capabilities include In-House Design, Manufacturing, Consolidation, Assembly and Fulfillment Services.
Offices: Palmyra, PA, York, PA, Lancaster, PA.
Chief Officers: Richard Caldwell, President, Bryan Hynicka, V.P.
FOCUS PACKAGING & DISPLAY
10328 Highlands West Drive
Escondido, CA 92029
Tel. 858-695-3353
Year Founded: 1986
Number of Employees: 210
2008 POP. Volume $7,780,000
Focus packaging and display group, established over 20 years ago as a promotions agency has developed into a manufacturing resource, with facilities in China, Taiwan, Germany and Ireland. Focus efforts in developing cutting edge electronic signs including LED, LCD and FiberOptics systems for many display and OEM applications. Focus Corrugated Import Solutions a division of Focus America Group, Inc., is a full service manufacturer of displays in China and can pack client's products into displays made there.
Offices: Headquarters Escondido, Ca; offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Dusseldorf Germany and Ireland.
Chief Officers: Ed Gerber.
HUNTER DISPLAY
14 Hewlett Avenue
East Patchogue, NY 11772
Tel. 800-POP-2110
Year Founded: 1951
Number of Employees: 65
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $7,500,000
Hunter Display is a custom P.O.P. display manufacturer, specializing in permanent displays. Hunter offers professional design and development ideas and expertise in mass merchandising. It is an approved display manufacturer for Wal-Mart, and Home Depot. Its capabilities include: wire, sheet metal, and tubing fabrication, woodworking, plastic fabrication, and automated powder coating. Its in-house designing, prototype and production capabilities are linked to provide cost and time efficiencies.
Chief Officers: Sandy Stoll, CEO, Ken Kasper, Exec. VP Operations.
LIBERTY DISPLAYS INC.
43208 Ridge Lea Rd
Amherst, New York
Tel: 716-743-1757
Year Founded: 1969
Number of Employees: 35
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $7,479,000
Liberty Displays Inc., has been a custom manufacturer of Acrylic/Styrene displays and merchandising POP units for over 40 years. It designs and develops programs for independents, mass merchandising and department stores, such as Wal-Mart, Sears, JC Penney, Kohl's and Macy's. Liberty Displays manufactures everything in house. Along with acrylics and styrene, its capabilities extend to vac forming and working with metals and wood.
Office Locations: USA, Canada.
Chief Officer: Bonnie Rainer.
FABCON CREATIVE
1800 E. St. Andrew Place
Santa Ana, CA 92705
North Springfield, VT 05150
Tel. 714-881-2045
Year Founded: 1975
Number of Employees: 170
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $6,700,000
F2C is a complete manufacturer of custom displays, interactive kiosks and retail interiors. Its 200,000 s.f. facility offers design services, experienced engineering, atmospherically controlled painting facility, silk screen and all aspects of manufacturing.Customers include Oakley, Callaway, Wuiksilver/Roxy, Fox Racing, Vans, and Burton.
Chief Officers: J. Nabs Carlson.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
MacBeth Footwear-Guitar shoe display. We designed a shoe display for MacBeth Footwear using a real guitar. It show cases 8 "floating" shoes and has a video monitor with sound that plays music videos of the featured artists and shoe designers.
LAUNCH CREATIVE MARKETING
208 S Jefferson Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60661
Tel: 312-234-9800
Year Founded: 1973
Number of Employees: 42
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $6,195,000
Launch Creative Marketing is a consumer brand marketing agency with expertise in creating memorable brand experiences through brand design, in-store activation, promotions and digital marketing. Launch creates innovative ideas and provides leadership branding in the marketplace for clients such as Sara Lee, ConAgra Foods, Kellogg's, Alberto-Culver, Bernina of America, World Kitchen and Sanford.
Chief Officers: Kevin Keating, Pres.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
The objective of the Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers displays was to communicate the promotional event's purpose (New Product Launch) graphically and structurally to the consumer to help drive an impulse purchase of a new and exciting item while promoting brand awareness. Displays were intended for a 2-month period beginning October 2008, but the structural integrity afforded multiple product turns beyond the promotional period. Placement numbers in the 90% range were attributed to the ease of assembly and low cost per unit (under $25). Many stores took multiple displays to place throughout the store to gain awareness.
CONCEPT DESIGNS
981 Commercial Street
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Tel: 650 213-9900
Year Founded: 1993
Number Of Employees: 9
2008 POP Volume: $5,000,000 +
Concept Designs specializes in designing and managing the manufacture of custom, permanent retail displays. The company's clientele include Easton Bell Sports, Smartwool, Brooks Sports, Ariat, Shimano, Cascade Designs, Superfeet, Suunto, LG Elecronics, Monster Cable.
Chief Officer: Louis Hsiao.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Giro helmets are well-known in the bicycle and snow markets and recently the company introduced a new line of high performance snow goggles and sunglasses. They used a retail display system to establish the new line and place them in competition with other well-known brands. Giro wanted three separate cases to enclose sample goggles and glasses, a countertop, Pedestal and 2X Tower were all requested.
The displays offer 360 degree visibility. The floorstanding displays include storage for back stock. All cabinets, drawers and cases may be locked. A lighting module is included with each display. The Giro Eyewear retail display system was created by Concept Designs, of Palo Alto, CA.
DIAMOND MARKETING, LLC
11512 N Port Washington Road
Mequon, WI 53092
Tel. 262-241-5216
Year Founded: 1999
Number of Employees: 20+
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $5,000,000
Diamond Marketing specializes in custom permanent or semi-permanent p.o.p. display programs and premium/promotional needs. Diamond provides a full spectrum of in-store marketing solutions and services including: market research, strategy development, 3d design, engineering, prototyping, production, and logistics management. It also has full-service assembly, collation, logistics and warehousing management services available. Diamond Marketing, as a woman-owned business, is also in the process of being certified through WBENC.
Offices: Mequon, WI, Milwaukee, WI.
Chief Officer: Kim (Ausloos) Laufer.
ACRYLIC DESIGNS, INC.
36 Precision Drive
North Springfield, VT 05150
Tel. 802-886-8579
Year Founded: 1973
Number of Employees: 40
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $N/A
Full service permanent P.O.P. design and manufacturing. Serving clients in the distilled spirits and malt beverage industries, consumer electronics, sporting goods, chain retailers, and a wide variety of brand marketers. Capabilities include flatbed digital printing, screen printing. CNC routing, laser cutting, plastic fabrication, wood fabrication, resin casting, and overseas sourcing of all permanent display requirements.
Chief Officers: Thomas Davidson
ALPAK DISPLAY GROUP
575 N. Midland Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Tel. 866-44-DISPLAY (34775)
Year Founded: 1955
Number of Employees: 45
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A.
ALPAK now offers 400,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing, fulfillment and warehousing at its new headquarters in Saddle Brook, NJ. ALPAK's new "Planogramming™ Program" for the internet (www.alpak.com) allows marketers to instantly determine the possible SKU capacity and configuration for their product for every ALPAK Stock Display. ALPAK continues to maximize the use of Stock Display theory to allow the most effective means possible for consumer product marketers to bring their product to retail quickly, cost-effectively, and in a strikingly graphic manner. Companies such as Sony, Anheuser-Busch and Random House have implemented ALPAK Custom-printed Stock Displays.
Offices: North Jersey, South Jersey, Long Island, New England, MI.
Chief Officer: Jason Taub, V.P.
BEELINE GROUP
7000 Gateway Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
Tel: 510-713-9100
Year Founded: 1980
Number Of Employees: 160
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N.A.
Beeline Group is focused on in-store product marketing and related activities. It creates retail displays, merchandising programs, sales promotions, packaging and collateral materials for leading consumer product companies. Beeline's expertise includes strategic planning and program development to creative display fabrication and distribution.
Offices: San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Portland, OR; Atlanta, GA; New York Metro; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Mexico City, Mexico; Shanghai, China; United Kingdom.
Chief Officers: Scott Tiedemann, Pres.
CLEARR CORPORATION
6325 Sandburg Road
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Tel. 763-398-5400
Year Founded: 1959
Number of Employees: 90
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $N/A
Clearr Corp. offers a wide variety of Light Boxes, Poster Frames, Frameless Displays, Scrolling Backlit Displays, 3-Message Prismatic Displays, Edgelit Displays, Literature Holders, and Simulated Neon Signs. Itsframeless displays can be either backlit or nonlit and in all popular sizes, custom sizes, and in "mega" sizes.
Chief Officers: Andy Steinfeldt - President, Pete Nelson-VP/GM, Don Steen - CFO, Ryan Lester - Mkt. Mgr., Steve Farkell - Executive Sales Mgr.
CORNERSTONE DISPLAY
13834 Del Sur Strreet.
San Fernando, CA 91340
Tel: 1-818-897-1541; 888-267-6379
Year Founded: 1994
Number of Employees: 49
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
Cornerstone Display Group has provided custom permanent, semi-permanent and temporary display merchandising solutions. Cornerstone offers a broad range of Point-of-Purchase services including brand extension, in-store design and virtual merchandising. Its CDG6 Methodology combines award-winning design with domestic and international manufacturing options. Clients include Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Honda, American Suzuki, Avia, Clif Bar, Clorox Co., Direct TV, Disney Consumer Products, Epson America, Kawasaki, Kmart, Memorex, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment, and Rain Bird.
Offices: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, Milwaukee, WI, Jacksonville, FL.
Chief Officers: Tom Hester, Pres. & CEO, Tim Arnold, GM & CFO.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes P-O-P Marketing Strategy: The Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (CDW) Retail Dispenser Stand is a branded, customized, 500-count disinfecting wipe dispenser that allows retail consumers to disinfect their shopping carts as they enter the store. The primary objective of the dispenser stand is to provide a valuable and dramatic service to store guests that reinforces the brand, demonstrates the productÕs efficacy and drives purchases. The secondary objective is to enhance the retailerÕs image for consumers by offering a valuable, free service.
The Clorox Displays can be branded for each store chain. Cornerstone designed an injection-molded dispenser to hold a special 500-count roll of wipes, specifically created for the stand. The dispenser is easy to use and to refill, and attaches to the display or to a wall-mount adapter.
The display was designed to be clean, attractive, and easy to use. The displays store extra wipe rolls behind the side panels, which also allow access to the trash receptacle.
After receiving rave reviews from retailers during the test period, the CDW Display and Dispenser is currently rolled out to store chains nationwide. The dispenser stand reminds consumers of the need to disinfect and of CloroxÕs equity for disinfecting. The patron can grab a wipe, disinfect their cart and then dispose of it in the wastebasket provided in the stand. The stand has signage to prompt people to use the wipes and reminds them that the wipes are provided as a courtesy of the retailer and Clorox. There is often a CDW display near the dispenser to allow consumers to conveniently pick up canisters for their personal use. Cornerstone worked with Clorox closely on all aspects of the project, including development, engineering and production of the large dispenser, which can be used as a wall-mounted unit.
COUNTERPOINT®
6355 Sunset Corporate Drive
Las Vegas, NV 87120
Tel: 800-270-3538
Year Founded: 2001
Number of Employees: 163
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
CounterPoint® is a leading manufacturer of counter mats. All mats are produced in-house at its Las Vegas facility. CounterPoint® offers an extensive line of Hard Surface, Ultra-Thin, Window and Fabric counter mats. New in 2009; ReTreads™ Recycled counter mats built from 100% recycled tire rubber.
Offices: Las Vegas, NV, Lindon, UT.
Chief Officers: Ed Hamilton, Pres.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
J.H. DUNNING, CORP.
1 Dunning Lane
N. Walpole, NH 03609
Tel: 800-235-6139
Year Founded: 1906
Number of Employees: 25
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
J.H. Dunning specializes, in custom quality point-of-purchase floor and counter displays. Clients Encompass beverage, food, snack, health and beauty, and vitamin categories as well as housewares and hardware. It offers quick turn around, drop shipping and low production runs.
Chief Officers: Todd Walker, Pres.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Full product display for Aero-Garden - Short head time demand. Finishes 350 units in 3 weeks from start to delivery to client.
ELLIE INC
28 Hawk Ridge Circle
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Tel: 636-265-2695
Year Founded: 2005
2008 P.O.P. Volume:N/A
Ellie Inc. is an award-winning company that designs and produces print, packaging, and point of purchase displays. A woman owned WBENC certified business, Ellie produces displays for companies such as Coca-Cola, Under Armour, and PetSmart. It specializes in custom displays, spectaculars, danglers, pole signs, shelf talkers, and more.
Chief Officers: Ellie Hanford.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Coca-Cola Holiday House A sturdy corrugate holiday spectacular which was dimensional and four sided with flashing LED lights and many dimensional lug ons. We had a production run of 4,710 units at an cost of $60.00 per unit. Orders for this display were high and created consumer excitement while boosting holiday sales of Coke and Sprite products.
FLAIR DISPLAY INC.
13920 Merritt Avenue
Bronx, NY 10466
Tel. 718-324-9330
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
Flair is a full service designer and manufacturer of promotional, semi-permanent and permanent P.O.P. displays, store fixtures and visual merchandisers. Flair is supported by a 65,000 sq. ft. in-house manufacturing facility incorporating a complete and integrated range of resources. Flair's in-house capabilities include concept development, engineering, prototype and model making, woodworking, acrylic and plastic fabrication, wire, tubing and metal fabrication, screen-printing, hot-stamping, assembly, warehousing & fulfillment.
Chief Officers: Eugene DiLorenzo.
HENSCHEL-STEINAU, INC.
300 Grand Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
Tel. 201-567-7100; 800-526-0133
Year Founded: 1959
Number of Employees: 37
2008 P.O.P. Volume: $N/A
Henschel-Steinau is an award-winning designer and manufacturer providing point-of-purchase displays to major consumer goods marketers and retailers. HS capabilities encompass temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent displays - using multi-material designs. Most recently, HS executed high profile in-store launches for the Zyrtec and Listerine Whitening brands and introduced the patent-pending EZ Load® Shelf Management System and the EcoPDQ.
Chief Officers: Gary Forman, Michael Luberto.
LINGO MANUFACTURING, INC.
7400 Industrial Road
Florence, KY 41042
Tel: 800-354-9771
Year Founded: 1927
Number of Employees 40
2008 P.O.P. volume N/A
For over 80 years Lingo has been an industry leader; creating and producing award winning custom, permanent P.O.P displays. Its 175, 000 sq. ft. facility features highly skilled operators and state of the art equipment. Lingo designs, engineers, manufactures, paint, assembles, packs, warehouses, bulk and drop ships all under one roof. Clients include Gatorade, Little Debbie, Pepsi, and McCormick Spices.
Chief Officers: David May - Director of Sales & Marketing, Jen Simpson - Insides Sales and Marketing.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
The ARDEN Company "Dual Towel Spinner' was so successful they are considering expanding it to other retailers. This display was implemented to every Publix store location from May 2008 to September 2008. Lingo created l500 "Dual Towel Spinners" and they will be in the field for a 3 year program.
MARV-O-LUS MFG. CO.
220 N. Washtenaw
Chicago, IL 60612
Year Founded: 1957
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
Marv-O-Lus designs and manufactures wire display racks and store fixtures to best showcase virtually any type and size of product. Its display racks are in stock and ready to ship quickly. It specializes in spinner racks, dump bins, counter racks, and literature displays.
Chief Officer: Michael Glassenberg.
FRANK MAYER & ASSOCIATES
1975 Wisconsin Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
Tel: 1-800-225-3987
Year Founded: 1931
Number of Employees: 100
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc. is a custom in-store merchandising company offering point-of-purchase displays, interactive kiosk solutions and promotional marketing programs. Clients include Nintendo of America, Walmart, Lexus, John Deere, Sony.
Offices: New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Cincinnati, OH, Austin, TX, Grafton, WI (Headquarters).
Chief Officers: Mike Mayer, Pres., Allen Buchholz, Exec. VP, Sales, Bill Miazga, Exec. VP Operations, Ed Abell, Sr. VP, Creative, Ron Bowers, Sr. VP New Business Dev.
MERCHANDISING INVENTIVES
1177 Corporate Grove Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tel. 800-367-5653
Year Founded: 1946
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
Merchandising Inventives is a leading supplier of merchandising systems and accessories. Products include sign holders, shelf management systems, literature holders, shelf-edge labeling systems, display hardware, ceiling display systems, merchandising strips and display hooks.
Chief Officer: Ethan Berger.
NEW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
1F Enterprise Place
Hicksville, New York 11801
Tel. 516-932-1600
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
NBS Display manufactures a multifaceted array of displays. From creative design and engineering to sales, and shipping, NBS ensures that each display is especially constructed to fit the client's individual needs. NBS collaborates with overseas manufacturing facilities and sales offices to offer competitive prices without sacrificing quality control.
Chief Officer: George Ruggeri.
OUTWATER PLASTICS
24 River Road, P.O. Box 500
Bogota, NJ 07603
Tel. 800-631-8375, 201-498-8750
Year Founded: 1972
Number of Employees: 225
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
With sales/warehouses in New Jersey, Arizona and Canada, Outwater Plastics Industries stocks more than 65,000+ Component Products for the display industries including Plastic & Aluminum Extrusions, Lighting; Surfacing Materials; Casters; Fasteners; The FOGA® Display Fastening System; Flexilight™ Rope Lighting; Literature Displays; Slatwall; Sign Holders; Display Motors & Turntables.
Offices: Bogota, NJ, Phoenix, AZ, Toronto, Canada.
Chief Officers: Peter Kessler, Pres.
PRACTICAL RETAIL MERCHANDISING, INC.
1 Williamsburg Road
Evanston, IL 60203
Tel. 847-679-4052
Year Founded: 2007
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
Practical Retail Merchjandising designs and manufactures permanent and promotional retail merchandising in wire, metal, plastic, wood and corrugated. Its pre-design evaluation step by step process, ultimately leads to a Practical solution which saves budget dollars, time and ensures a quality product.
Chief Officers: Richard J. Gausselin.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Blank Quilting Offers Inspiration Center. Blank Quilting fabrics is using this attractive unit to merchandise its products. The display features wire and metal and provides a permanent home for the products. The display is set on casters so that it can be moved to areas in the retail store as needed. The Blank Quilting Inspiration Center was created by Practical Retail Merchandising Inc. of Evanston. IL.
RAPID DISPLAYS, INC.
4300 West 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
Tel. 773-927-5000
Year Founded: 1938
Number of Employees: 435+
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
Rapid Display has won more OMA Award in each of the last 10 years, than any other display supplier. This has included 3DOY awards and 255 OMA awards.
Offices: Chicago, IL, Union City, CA.
Chief Officers: Earl Abramson, CEO, David Abramson, President/COO.
SMS
760 Lakeside Drive, Ste. D
Gurnee, IL 60030
Tel. 847-249-4939
Year Founded: 2001
Number of Employees: 25+
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
SMS delivers custom retail solutions, specializing in custom fixtures, temporary displays, signage programs and promotional execution. SMS employs a proprietary creative. Its client list includes: Behr, Black & Decker, Bosch, Home Depot, Hunter Fan, Ingersoll Rand, Knaack, Lowe's Home Improvement, Menards, Skechers, Skil, Suzuki, and True Value.
Offices: Gurnee, IL - Milwaukee, WI - Los Angeles, CA - Indianapolis, IN.
Chief Officers: Pamela Zastrow, Pres.
THORCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
1300 E. 12th Street, P.O. Box 110
Lamar, MO 64759
Tel. 417-682-3375
Year Founded: 1899
Number of Employees: 431
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N.A.
Thorco Industries, Inc. is Marmon Group/Berkshire Hathaway Company supporting the P.O.P. and Store Fixturing Retail markets with creative solutions. Thorco is a globally integrated manufacturer supported by 4 plant locations Clients include: Walmart, Best Buy and Hallmark Cards.
Chief Officers: John Kuhfahl, Pres., Benjie Rubinstein, Director of Sales.
THE W/M DISPLAY GROUP
1040-1050 West 40th Street
Chicago, IL 60609-2503
Tel. 773-254-3700 X 28
2008 P.O.P. Volume: N/A
The W/M Display Group offers a creative team of accomplished designers and engineers, and in-house manufacturing to provide innovative, cost effective merchandising solutions. Clients include Home Depot, McDonalds and Wrigley's.
Chief Officer: Paul Scriba.
BEST P.O.P. CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Challenge
Create a merchandising program for Minn Kota's expanded line of fresh and salt water trolling motors, options, and accessories for use in independent marine dealers and mass merchants. The program must reflect Minn Kota's leading product technology and quality provide product information, promote an up-sell to more expensive models, options and accessories. To enable in store and at trade show demonstrations of stow and deploy actions for bow mount tolling motors.
Result
A sturdy, contemporary and adaptable display system was our answer. The display is ordered in a variety of configurations and can be easily reconfigured in the field without tools. This allows the display to adapt to any merchandising demand for any of Minn Kota's products.
Trolling motors can be displayed in either the bow or transom mount positions. The display design allows for the merchandising and demonstration of a unique stow and deploy system, foot pedal control and key fob product demonstrations. Product information feature panels are positioned at eye level and support the up-sell to higher priced motors, options and accessories. An optional catalog holder provides customers with buying decision information. A concealed storage space in the base adds unexpected convenience for the to retailer. Optional slat wall panels on the back provide an opportunity to cross-merchandise a full assortment of accessories.
A high visibility two-sided "flying bridge header sign" identifies the Minn Kota Brand.
The display was so well received by retailers that Minn Kota elected to use this display to satisfy another merchandising strategy for which a second display was originally needed. This has provided Minn Kota with an easier to manage and overall less-expensive merchandising program. As a turnkey display provider, W/M custom configures each display and fulfills customer orders from our warehouse.
Durable black textured powder coated steel tube frames with laser cut sheet metal side panels. Solid wood-backed marine grade carpeted deck for multiple mountings of motors. High-resolution full color graphics printed on high-impact styrene sign panels. Adjustable leveler feet enable stable display installations in all stores.
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