by Ceri | Jul 29, 2009 | Events, Exhibitions
Differences in how trade show displays are approached vary with the location: in South America, Europe and Asia it is much more common to have what is known in the industry as “build and burn†exhibits, which are exhibits which are fabricated and set up just for the life of the one show. In North America it is more common to have exhibits that are purchased, and then used many times for different shows before they are either re-purposed, or disposed of. In Europe, trade shows have much longer hours, and are more about having longer meetings and actually closing deals than in North America, therefore displays are built more to facilitate longer meetings, including more comfortable seating and hospitality such as food and beverages.
by Ceri | Jul 29, 2009 | Brochure Stands, Counters, Furniture, Panel & Frame, Pipe and Drape, Pop-Ups, Portable displays, Products, Rentals, Roll-Ups, Showcases
These are existing exhibit or display stand properties, usually older and sometimes worn (though not necessarily), originally built for another purpose, available for rental or purchase. Many exhibit houses have a few of these lying about. Some exhibit houses have built their businesses on them. Just as there is nothing inherently wrong with a used car, there is nothing inherently wrong with a used exhibit. It depends upon the exhibit itself. Used exhibits may require the services of an on site labour source (show general contractor, or a labour contractor approved through show management) to set up, and often the rental exhibit provider can provided those services as part of the rental package to the exhibitor
by Ceri | Jul 29, 2009 | Products, Rentals
For years, the trade show display business was dominated by the concept of selling and owning one’s display properties. There are a number of reasons for this including accounting realities and the cultural history of the industry itself. But, in recent years, this has all begun change. At one time, the notion of rental exhibits would have been a category of display in itself, that is to say that at one time a rental exhibit would have been viewed as a type of exhibit, usually a property owned by an outside vendor (either the show general contractor, or an outside rental exhibit. company such as ourselves), which are stock properties that are rented to the exhibitor in a standard configuration, or a modified version of it. This is no longer the case. To learn more about Rental Exhibits call Scan Display at +27 11 447 4777
by Ceri | Jul 29, 2009 | Portable displays
Portable hybrids are an alternative to traditional portables and offer several advantages to companies seeking either to downsize from an island display or step up from a traditional portable. Hybrids, by their very nature, are easily customizable since they are designed using aluminum extrusion, tension fabric, and modular components. Are they custom exhibits? No, but not every show or every budget requires a custom exhibit. Contact Scan Display at +27 11 447 4777 for more information about Portable Hybrid Displays and our other products and services.
by Ceri | Jul 29, 2009 | Panel & Frame, Products
These are the omnipresent exhibit, retail, display and presentation systems. In many ways, when people think of modular exhibits today, they are thinking of Panel & Frame systems like aluminum extrusions, which are sold (in pieces and parts) to distributors, who in turn market a range of solutions (including exhibit solutions) for rent or purchase at a variety of quality levels and price points. There are hundreds or maybe even thousands of “parts” available. In North America as an example, tradeshow floors are typically laid out with Panel & Frame products. These products are a ever-present category all to themselves. Unlike a tabletop display or modular exhibit, Panel & Frame Systems will require the services of an on site labour source (show general contractor, or a labour contractor approved through show management). You can see examples of these systems on our web pages.
