by Ceri | Nov 7, 2011 | Furniture
Make Functions A Pleasure With Furniture To Hire In Gauteng
When planning a large function there are a number of different requirements that have to be planned for and taken into account if the function is to be a success. The success of the function is especially important if it is related to the work environment. Often clients need to be entertained and representatives of partners and associates will be judging the professionalism of the organisation based on the planning and execution of the function. One way to ensure that any function runs smoothly is to look at furniture to hire. Gauteng is the epicentre of business in South Africa and as such plays host to a variety of different company functions on a daily basis.
When looking at furniture to hire it is always a good idea to look at the track record of the company that will be supplying the furniture. The environment of a function is usually characterised by high levels of stress and the attention to detail that is required can make the preparation for the function extremely time consuming. It is therefore essential that the company in Gauteng that is to supply furniture hire services can be trusted to supply the required furniture both timeously and ensure that the furniture that is supplied is of exceptional quality.
The company supplying furniture hire services in Gauteng can also usually be relied upon to supply a number of other services relating to the hosting of a successful function. A furniture hire company will be able to supply such items as table and chair coverings, as well as centrepieces for the tables and other decoration. The sourcing of a variety of different goods for hire from a single supplier will usually result in a significant drop in stress levels that are related to the hosting of the function.
Professional Table and Chair Rentals
When planning for a business function it is always preferable to source a variety of hired goods from a single supplier. In this way both time and cost savings can be achieved. Chair and table rentals will usually be supplied by the same service provider. This ensures that the tables and chairs match and that both sets of items will be delivered at the same time, making the preparation of the room easier.
The company supplying chair rentals will also usually be able to supply covers for the chairs, ensuring that they fit and match the décor that has been chosen for the rest of the function decoration. In order to ensure that the chair covers match the rest of the décor the chair rentals company should be requested to supply chair covers in a neutral colour. Any organisation requesting chair rentals from a supplier should request extra chairs in order to make allowances for guests that unexpectedly arrive at the function.
Making the Correct Tables Rental Decision
When planning a business function the rental of tables should be planned far in advance of the day of the function, especially in business centres such as Johannesburg. The rental of tables should also take into account the added pressure that is placed on rentals companies during specific periods of the year such as Christmas and year end when demand can exceed supply.
The company supplying the tables for rental should be able to guarantee availability or face significant penalties. It’s always a good idea to take delivery of the tables a day prior to date of the function in order to ensure that the correct amount of tables is available for the planned seating arrangements.
by Ceri | Nov 7, 2011 | Banner displays
The Easy To Erect Fabric Pull Up Banner
One of the most useful and cost effective marketing tools available to any marketing department is the highly visible fabric pull up banner. Not only is the fabric that is today used for the manufacture of these pull up banners extremely durable but the banner itself is easy to erect, making it suitable for use by even the most inexperienced of marketing employees. The fabric pull up banner is available in a number of different configurations. These include the single sided and double sided fabric pull up banner, as well as the hanging banner.
The attraction of the fabric pull up banner to the marketing department is in the robustness of the fabric used for the manufacture of the banner, as well as the new printing processes that are used to print on this fabric. These new printing processes mean that fabric banners now feature printing that is not only colour fast but will also last years with proper storage and care. The ease with which new designed can be incorporated into the fabric pull up banner means that the organisation which orders the banner can incorporate a number of different visual elements in to the design. The speed at which the production of these banners take place and their low cost mean that fabric pull up banners are ideal for one off product launches.
The fabric pull up banner is also easy to erect and transport. Using the carry bag that is supplied with the majority of fabric pull up banners the banners can be transported from venue to venue in the boot of the average sedan. The aluminium base is extremely robust and the poles that allow the banner to hang free are also extremely resistant to damage. Should the aluminium base be damaged replacement bases are available from the manufacturer.
Great Visual Impact Through The Use Of Roll-Ups
The use of roll-ups or roll up banners is widespread in South Africa. These roll-ups are extremely easy to use making them ideal for setting up be even the most inexperienced of marketing employees. The fabric that the roll-ups are manufactured from is a variety of polyurethane which is tremendously hard wearing and weather resistant.
The roll-ups can be used in a variety of different settings and are highly effective display options at sporting or charitable events. They can also increase the visual impact of shell schemes at exhibitions and trade shows. Their low production cost and high visual impact has made roll-ups marketing department favourites.
Easy To Use Pop-Ups
Pop-ups or pop up banners as they are also known are available in a number of different configurations. The nylon fabric that these display units is constructed from is extremely light weight and the ability of the pop-ups to self erect when removed from their carry bags makes the setting up of any corporate or product display almost effort free.
The pop-ups can also be easily transported from venue to venue and the robust construction and tough material make them favourites with the marketing department. In addition pop-ups can feature extremely attractive visuals and can be manufactured extremely quickly.
by Ceri | Nov 5, 2011 | Exhibitions
Highly Effective Exhibition Stands
In a highly competitive business environment one of the opportunities for any company to allow its products to stand out from the competition is when it takes part in an exhibition or trade show. If the organisation wishes to differentiate its product offerings from the many other products that will be vying for the attention of the visitors to the exhibition then it must rely on the uniqueness of its exhibition stand. Today exhibition stands are available in almost any configuration, the only limitation being the budget available to the company and its marketing department as well as the space that is available at the exhibition or trade show.
Highly effective exhibition stands rely on a mix of different attributes in order to attract the interest of the visitors to the exhibition, trade show or other marketing event. Many of the exhibition stands that are currently available have components which are designed to attract attention such as audio visual effects. Traditional exhibition stands can be constructed of a variety of different materials such as wood or wood composites or mixes of polyurethane based materials and nylon and glass and plastic. Many companies choose to design their exhibition stands in close consultation with the manufacture in order to ensure that the exhibition stand is unique and highly visible to potential customers. There are also a number of different standard shell schemes that are available.
These shell schemes represent extremely good value for money and are ideal for use as exhibition stands. Even a standard off the shelf exhibition stand can be made unique through the addition of other display components such as flags and banners.
Easy To Erect Portable Stands
Portable stands can be used in a number of different environments. The portable stands can be erected in only a matter of minutes by even the most inexperienced of marketing personnel and can be used at sporting events, at trade shows and exhibitions and even as part of a point of sale display.
Portable display stands can be constructed of a variety of different materials including aluminium and plastic and are sued as the centerpieces for the display. The effectiveness of the display is also increased through the use of a variety of different banners and flags. Perhaps the most popular of these banners is the pull up banner due to the ease of erection. A variety of pull up banners, as well as the portable stand can usually be set up in only a few minutes and take up very little space making them ideal for use in the retail environment.
Glass Top Display Units
Display units can be used in a variety of different settings but are usually found at trade shows, exhibitions and in show rooms across South Africa. The glass top display units are tremendously popular due to the fact that they represent excellent value for money and can be manufactured extremely quickly.
These glass topped display units are ideal for the display of a variety of different products and they also offer the employee the opportunity to remove products from the unit for closer examination by the potential customer. The display units can be combined with other marketing material such as brochures which are housed in a brochure stand, as well as banners to make up a highly attractive and effective display combination at exhibition stands.
by Ceri | Nov 1, 2011 | Showcases
A Trade Show And Exhibition Cabinet Stand
One of the most effective opportunities for the marketing of any product new to the market is the trade show or exhibition. At both of these events many organisations and marketing departments will choose to make use of the exhibition cabinet stand in order to display a wide variety of different products. There are a number of different types of standard exhibition cabinet stands that are available in South Africa and these display stands can also be designed and manufactured to the clients’ specifications and unique requirements. An exhibition cabinet stand can be constructed of a number of different materials and is usually an integral part of the shell scheme that many companies erect as part of their displays at both trade shows and exhibitions.
The exhibition cabinet stand can be constructed of a number of different materials, however today’s exhibition cabinet stands are usually made from either varieties of plywood or different composites. The wide variety of different materials that are available for the construction of the exhibition cabinets stands means that the form, shape and dimensions of the stand are entirely up to the individual requirements of the client. There are also standard shell schemes available that incorporate either a single exhibition cabinet stand or a number of cabinet stands depending on the space available and the number of products that are displayed, as well as the number of employees that will be manning the stand.
Show Cases Manufactured To Client Specifications
Participants in trade shows and exhibitions are continually on the lookout for display solutions that will attract the attention of potential customers. These show cases and display stands should be highly visible and allow the potential client the opportunity to interact with the product in some meaningful way.
For this reason the show cases usually feature multiple shelves, as well as easy access that allow salespeople and marketing employees to remove the products for closer examination by the potential buyer.
The show cases can be manufactured from a variety of materials, including wood, board or even glass or acrylic. The individual show cases can be designed to customer specifications and the only limitation to the materials that are used for the construction are the physical properties of the materials and the cost involved in the production of the show cases.
Attractive Brochure Stands
In addition to the many varieties of different display units that are employed to display products at both trade shows and exhibitions many companies will choose to add brochure stands to the display mix. The brochure stands will make literature available to the potential customer that they can peruse at their leisure.
Many buying decisions are not made at the trade show or exhibition cabinet stand but are rather delayed until the potential client has had time to compare the different offerings from a variety of manufacturers. Attractive brochure stands encourage the potential customer to take away brochures that contain product information. Many organisations strengthen the appeal of brochures by providing a small gift such as a key ring, t-shirt or other marketing material to the potential customer when they take a brochure from the brochure stand.
by Ceri | Oct 25, 2011 | Kiosks
A Display Glass Counter For Trade Shows And Showrooms
When marketing a product there is simply no substitute for a customer being allowed to see and experience the product in real time. For this reason many organisations make sure to install their products for display under a glass counter. The use of a glass counter for the display of different products is now common practice at trade shows and exhibitions. The display counter featuring a glass top can also be found in many showrooms throughout South Africa. The use of glass topped display counters is now widespread due to the fact that the various display counters can be manufactured to the individual clients’ specifications. A glass counter display can form the focal point of a shell display and the ease with which these display units can be erected makes them suitable for trade shows where limited setup times can place the marketing department of the organisation under great pressure as they get ready for the first influx of visitors.
Today’s glass counter display is a far cry from the display cabinets that were available only a decade ago. New technology has meant that glass can be more easily cut into different shapes and configurations. In some applications the glass component of the display counter has been replaced entirely by a variety of different acrylic materials. These materials are just as transparent as glass but are also extremely tough. These retail units are crack and scratch resistant and also flexible, meaning that they are more suitable for transport to a variety of different off sight locations than is the case with glass counter displays.
The use of glass for display purposes in the form of counter tops is also widespread in showrooms across the country. These glass topped display units allow the salesperson to open the unit and remove the product for closer inspection by the client. This combination of tactile interaction combined with an attractive and transparent display unit made of glass or a glass substitute is extremely effective and can serve to dramatically increase sales and sales enquiries.
A glass display counter is also extremely good value for money and will last for many years if cared for properly. These units represent an excellent return on investment for the marketing department of any company and will take pride of place at any trade show or conference. A combination of a glass counter display and a variety of different flags and banners is both eye catching and effective at positioning a variety of different products.
