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Sponsors
Grand Marquee
Abex
For over 27 years Abex has been delivering top quality turn-key portable modular exhibit solutions for shows and events of any size, space and budget. PrivateLabel, a division of Abex, offers easy and convenient ordering at privatelabelonline.com. Simply place your order online and well take care of everything. Well even drop ship to your customer with your company name on the shipping label and case luggage tag. Choose from an ever growing selection of Alumalite hybrids, pop-up displays, UltraForm counters, panel systems, cases and accessories made in the USA and backed by one of the most comprehensive warranty and support programs in the industry. We stock a wide variety of banner stands as well. Our products. Your brand. Shop 24/7 at www.privatelabelonline.com
"The One that Gets Read!" The leader in trade show and corporate
event marketing education, EXHIBITOR Media Group publishes EXHIBITOR
magazine - best practices in trade show marketing; and Corporate
EVENT magazine - case studies of strategic event marketing. EXHIBITOR
is producer of EXHBITOR2009- the premier education and learning
conference for trade show and corporate event marketers, sponsor
of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) professional certification,
ExhibitorFastTrak- the accelerated learning conference for exhibit
and corporate event marketing professionals, and GRAVITY FREE multidisciplinary
Design Innovation Conference. EXHIBITOR'S web site, www.ExhibitorOnline.com
is the industry's most comprehensive online resource.
Moss is the worlds premier provider of tensioned fabric structures, display hardware and printed graphics to the Event, Exhibit and Retail Interiors markets. With operations in Chicago, Maine, Salt Lake City and a rental depot in Las Vegas, Moss is fully equipped to meet or exceed clients expectations of quality and service. Moss combines richly printed Photo Fabric graphics with designs from our classic Shapes line, Rents & Events collection and more to add depth and drama to any tradeshow or event environment. For 2008, Moss is pleased to offer two new extrusion offerings: Moss Max and Moss Groove.
Pictura Graphics is an industry leader in large-format digital graphic solutions. Pictura supplies digital photographic, direct-to-substrate, dye-sublimation, custom finishing and digital imaging services for a multitude of environments, such as exhibits and events, visual merchandising, retail displays, and corporate interiors. Typical applications include trade show displays, ecoIMAGESâ„¢ eco-friendly graphics, hanging banners and signage, wall murals, window treatments, floor graphics, building wraps, vehicle wraps and more. Combining sustainable business practices and innovative printing materials with state-of-the-art technology, customized processes, vast experience and innovative approaches, Pictura delivers the best possible graphic solutions and extraordinary results.
Contact: Paul Lilienthal, President Address: 5900 Olson Memorial Highway, Minneapolis, MN 55422 Phone: 763.525.5900×18, or, 888.590.5900 Fax: 763.525.0190 Email:paul@picturagraphics.com Web:www.picturagraphics.com
PRG Hi-Tech
PRG Hi-Tech is a premium full service audiovisual company providing rental and staging solutions nationwide. A proven source for audio, video, lighting, computer and scenic elements equipped to stage any size tradeshow, convention, corporate meeting or special event.
PRG Hi-Tech has extensive experience in providing products and services to Associations, Producers, Exhibit Builders and Exhibitors in virtually every market in North America.
With offices in major markets across North America, service-focused and highly skilled technical professionals and over $500 million in state-of-the-art equipment, PRG Hi-Tech has the breadth and depth to service any size event in any venue with unparalleled service.
Contact: Rodney Brannon, National Account Executive Address: 1053 Willingham Drive, Atlanta, GA 30344 Email: rbrannon@prghitech.com Web: www.prg.com
Grand Patron
Czarnowski
At Czarnowski, we love what we do. For over 60 years,
companies of all sizes and industries have counted on us to create
dynamic trade show exhibits, events and branded environments that
exceed expectations and achieve objectives. Through a network of
nationwide offices and global partnerships, we provide: strategy,
design, fabrication, experience mapping, transportation, I&D,
storage, refurbishment, rentals, program management, marketing collaboration,
brand support, event planning and program measurement.
Chicago: Mark Nagle, President Phone: 773.247.1500 Las Vegas: Sam Panice, Regional General Manager Phone: 702.891.0181 Web: www.czarnowski.com
Display Supply & Lighting, Inc.
Your source for display lighting & supply products! DS&L provides high quality arm lights, LED lighting solutions, fluorescent , track and recessed fixtures, lamps, transformers, VELCRO? brand products, VELTEX? display fabric, felt crate liner, double sided foam tape, carpet bags, snap-trac and much more! DS&L provides a 3D animated website for realistic web product demonstrations, CAD files available for download and lighting design and engineering services - all as a service to our customers.
Contact: Rob Cohen, VP Address: 20 John McQuinn Circle,Framingham, MA 01701 Phone: 508.405.4162, or 774.930.1963
Exhibit Builder
Exhibit Builder Magazine, now in its 26th year, is the professional journal for the exhibit designers and fabricators involved in all forms of temporary environments, trade shows, museums exhibits, retail displays, P.O.P, theater, events, etc.
Chicago: Jill Brookman, Publisher Address: 22900 Ventura Blvd #350, P O Box 444, Woodland Hills, CA 91365 Phone: 818.225.0100 Email: jillb@exhibitbuilder.net Web: www.exhibitbuilder.net
Sho-Aids
Sho-Aids national exhibitor service provides an experienced staff servicing clients before, during and after shows. We offer our 30+ years know-how and dedication to routing schedules, shipping, processing all show services, I&D, tracing to/from destinations and/or storing your exhibits. Storage available in San Diego, Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Orleans, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC. Sho-Aids Decorating Division coordinates all show services and provides equipment for tradeshows and/or sales meetings.
Contact: A.J. Codamo, President - CEO Contact: Joseph D. Onorato, President Show Service Division
Phone: 610.534.9335 Fax: 610.461.8607
Email: info@shoaidsinc.com Web: www.shoaidsinc.com
Transformit Designs
Transformit designs, produces and installs interior tension fabric structures to the high artistic standards of our founder, Cynthia Thompson, MFA. We are a team of artists, designers, craftsmen, builders and stagehands, led by a sculptor. We do very good work. We provide full service from initial concepts to final installation. We focus on complete solutions and overall value. Our team combines artistic sense with technical expertise, and we work well with designers and builders.
TS2 2009, Total Solutions Marketing for the Exhibit & Event Professional, Monday, July 20-Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Chicago, is the one-stop shop for leading-edge ideas, technology and innovations in face-to-face, interactive/online, advertising/promotion and direct mail marketing solutions.
Contact: Kellie Shevlin, TS2 Sales & Industry Relations Director Phone: 703.706.8208, or, 800.687.7469 Email: exhibit@ts2show.com Web: www.ts2show.com
YRC North America
TWI Group Inc. is a specialist in international trade show logistics. TWI's headquarters are in Las Vegas, Nevada and with additional service centers located in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto, Canada. While serving the industry for 36 years, the hallmark of TWIs Total Service is the personal attention including on site support at major show sites. Organizations ranging from Fortune 500 giants to the newest start ups rely on TWI Group Inc. and its worldwide network of logistics specialists to provide Total Service.
TWI Group Inc. was named Best Place to Work 2005, 2006 and 2008.
Contact: Headquarters, TWI Group Inc. Address: 4480 South Pecos Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121-5030 Phone: 702.691.9000 Fax: 702.691.9065 Web: www.twiglobal.com
YRC North America
Yellow and Roadway meet the transportation needs of exhibitors with expedited, next-day and air options; round-the-clock pickup; and guaranteed delivery to show site or advance warehouse. With a dedicated team of experts and services tailored to the transportation needs of the exhibit industry, you can count on Yellow and Roadway. Services include a patented solution for exhibit protection and security throughout transit. Toll-free personal assistance is available 24/7. Yellow and Roadway provide transportation services throughout Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Full-service solutions include next-day deliveries, expanded regional service, national long-haul coverage, and global transportation.
Brumark is your Total Flooring Solution, with a wide
selection of innovative, high-quality products, expert
customer service, fast turnarounds and exceptional
prices. New products include award-winning TraxFlexâ„¢
Hardwood Flooring and a variety of green flooring options.
Whether you’re looking to lease or purchase, Brumark
has the flooring solution you need!
NOT Your Typical Lighting Company Setting a precedent for outstanding service is one thing, but consistently living-up to that standard is another. Exhibit Lighting Group is the standard in award-winning lighting, production and service excellence that all others strive to achieve. Exhibit Lighting Group provides theatrical lighting and technical production services throughout North America and abroad.
Entertainment Lighting Services is the comprehensive lighting and production resource for events and exhibits, offering the industrys most experienced team of production professionals along with a massive in-house inventory of the latest lighting technology.
Contact: Danica Stein Address: 11440 Sheldon Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352-1121 Phone: 818.769.9800 Fax: 818.769.2100 Email: dstein@elslights.com Web: elslights.com
Exhibit City News
Exhibit City News is the only monthly newspaper covering the meeting, convention and tradeshow industries. We also print the annual Showfloor GO-TO GUIDE, a comprehensive service directory listing a myriad of service providers in the industry. Go to www.exhibitcitynews.com. We have a new and exciting look as well as many new advertising opportunities available on the web.
Stay informed on the issues affecting our industry. Subscribe, read and advertise in "The Nations Only Tradeshow Industry Newspaper."
K&S offers the highest quality and largest selection of flooring for the tradeshow and event industry.
*Custom floors shapes, sizes and finishes. *Raised hardwood and mdf modular flooring. *1/4" re-usable vinyl flooring for comfort. *Interlocking 5/8 anti-fatigue tiles. *Show carpeting (original Advantage/Advantage Plus) *Pro-Floor and Primo PX raised flooring. *Dye-Sub and digital carpet. *Designer Flex commercial grade vinyl including High gloss. *Comfort Flex (same as FlexFloor™) *FULL RENTAL PROGRAM
Contact: Tim Morvay, K&S: Vice President of Sales Address: 111 E. Marquardt Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090 Phone: 800.322.3343, or, 847.229.0202 Fax: 847.229.1001 Email: sales@ksintl.com Web: www.tradeshowflooring.com
MC2
MC2 is a nationally recognized leader in the exhibit and event marketing industry. The company specializes in design, production and management of integrated marketing programs including events, exhibits and environments. MC2 has 10 locations throughout the United States and alliances around the world. For more information please visit www.mc-2.com.
Contact: Michael Garrity, Southwest Division President Phone: 702.740.3699, or, 702.683.8378 Web: www.mc-2.com
Nomadic Display
Nomadic Display is a leading designer and producer of portable
and modular displays and graphics for trade shows and events. Our
award winning displays can be seen in 200 showrooms and over 30
countries. Nomadic displays are backed by lifetime warranties and
a 24 hour, global service hotline.
Classic Exhibits Inc. designs and manufactures innovative portable, modular, and custom-hybrid exhibits for both sale and rent. ClassicMODUL, a division of Classic Exhibits, manufactures MODUL aluminum extrusions and accessories, which includes hundreds of profiles and accessories for exhibit, museum, and retail environments. For more design and technical information, go to www.classicexhibits.com and www.classicmodul.com.
Find fresh and innovative furniture solutions with CORT Exhibit House Furnishings. We are the provider of high quality, design-oriented furnishings with an expansive inventory for any size show. Our style will inspire your imagination and stir your creativity. Through our trusted solution experts and 24/7 service, CORT answers the demanding needs on the trade show floor. So call us today at 1.888.CORT.YES or logon to www.CORTevents.com to find the most stylish furnishings and get a fresh perspective.
Eagle Management Group, Inc. is a National Full Service Exhibitor
Appointed Contractor, specializing in the installation and dismantle
of trade show exhibits. Eagle Management Group also provides skilled
labor and management teams to perform private, permanent, museum
and retail fixture installations. From pre-show planning to post-show
follow up, we partner with you to assemble solutions that work.
Hamilton Exhibits is an internationally-recognized, full-service, face-to-face marketing resource, providing exhibit, event and visual media design, production and program services, with integrated tools to facilitate efficient execution. We create measurable marketing solutions that go beyond structure to effectively promote brands and products so that our clients may BE UNDERSTOOD.
Kingsmen - Your strategic partner in Asia with more than 30 years
of international experience and 16 offices in Asia Pacific and
the Middle East regions, providing integrated solutions for exhibitions,
events, museums, retail interiors and integrated marketing communications.
MRA is a leader in mobile experiential marketing, specializing in the custom design, fabrication and tour management of results-driven marketing solutions. Contact MRA at (800) 676.3520 or visit www.goMRA.com.
OCTANORM® provides an extensive range of structural building systems used worldwide in the design/construction of custom exhibits/displays. Environmentally friendly, functional & timeless, OCTANORM recyclable products provide custom solutions for discriminating tastes.
Contact: Norm Friedrich, President Address: 1 Interstate West Parkway, Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Phone: 770.732.1520 Fax: 770.732.1620 Email: info@octanormusa.com Web: www.octanormusa.com
Optima
Optima Graphics is a leading supplier graphics for the trade show
and event marketing industries at the wholesale level. Based in
St. Louis, Missouri Optima has grown from a storefront sign company
founded in 1988 to a company of 300 employees. Optima built a reputation
in the trade show and event marketing industries by providing excellent
customer service, quality products and a quick turnaround time.
For more information, visit our web site at www.optimagfx.com
U.S. manufacturer of display hardware: portable banner stands,
pop up frames, ceiling graphic holders, floor and counter displays
for the Digital printers in the Exhibitor, POP, Visual Merchandising
and Store Fixture Industries.
Contact: Paula Goodelman, Vice President Sales Address: 216 South Newman Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Phone: 201.543.0240, or, 888.873.2735 Fax: 201.543.2195 Email: paula@testrite.com Web: www.testrite.com
Warp Corp.
Expand your business while reducing build cost, shipping fees, set-up headaches and drayage nightmares with Warp Corp, the leader in digital printed fabric married with custom structure solutions.
2-s-s. com offers you full stand contracting service in Europe out of office in Poland. 2 storey-stands.com offer rental of 2 storey constructions in the USA through storage in Las Vegas.
AFR Event Furnishings provides solutions. From concept to completion, fresh experiences to distinctive style, easy on-line ordering to prompt professional service, and extensive inventory in 11 strategic locations, AFR delivers. Feel Free to improve the look or font for printing or on-line purposes.
We develop, produce and distribute architectural modular systems for permanent/temporary installations in the fields of exhibition, display, office, public space and museum.
The Champion Logistics Group provides transportation solutions
to the trade show and event industry. Our experienced professionals
are available 24/7 to assist you with all your shipping needs.
CHRITTO - Your Exhibit Partner for Trade Shows in Europe!
Located in the heart of Germany we offer you turn-key-solutions throughout Europe.
Enjoy seeing satisfied faces, and celebrate successful business deals!
Colorchrome, your one stop resource for the highest quality tradeshow graphics, exhibit system solutions, tensioned fabric structures/system frames for events, exhibits and retail interiors. Kits! Hybrids Solutions! Rental! Today’s Technology!
Contact: Tom Perritt, Exhibit Manager Address: 74 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340 Phone: 404.321.0009, or, 404.583.5544 Fax: 404.886.8643 Email: tomperritt@charter.net Web: www.colorchrome.com
Dave Barten Productions
LED lighting and control systems for Architectural, Exhibit, Water Feature, Fountain and Pool applications. Our box truss products are structurally certified and the best value on the market along with many other trussing products. 25 years experience in theatrical lighting and rigging.
34 years experience manufacturing quality stock and custom lightboxes, menuboards and kiosks. Projects quoted in hours, shipped in days with excellent customer service. We now manufacture green LED Edgelit lightboxes.
Contact: Tammi Zelm, Vice President Business Development/Customer Service Phone: 310.537.5000 x105 Fax: 310.537.7060 Email: tzelm@dsaphototech.com Web: www.lightboxes.com
Duo Display
Duo Display designs, manufactures and distributes display solutions to exhibit houses and digital printers throughout the world. Duo focuses on simplicity of use, portability and multifunction displays. We also commit, along with our partners, to extend the life cycle of our products and insure that their environmental impact is minimal.
DUVALL Dynamic Spaces is a creative design studio located in Rockland, Maine. DUVALL installs unique, complex sculptural structures in fabric, hardwood, and stainless into retail, interior, and exhibit spaces worldwide.
Worldwide shipping company specializing in tradeshow and exhibit transportation. Experienced tradeshow team will take care of the smallest details insuring a safe on time delivery of your exhibit materials.
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EXPO's staff is a collaboration of qualified professionals working together to make your show a success. The individuals assigned to your exhibition will dedicate their expertise to ensure the full potential of the exhibit is met. Should you have any special needs or request, they shall be met with utmost professionalism and care. All of the members assigned to your project are accessible if in case you are in need of specific services. From our Customer Service to our Production Department, EXPOs top- notch quality of work is the best around.
Contact: Richard Curran, General Manager Phone: 305.751.1234212 Email: richardc@expocci.com
ExhibitForce.com
ExhibitForce.com, the online event management technology leader, helps event professionals save time, reduce redundancies and improve collaboration by consolidating timelines, surveys, inventory, budgets and staffing details, in one virtual file.
Contact: Gwen Hill, Director of Business Development Address: 10550 S. Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, Texas 77071 Phone: 713.541.224124, toll free: 877.609.611124 Fax: 713.346.0050 Email: gwen@exhibitforce.com Web: www.exhibitforce.com
Fashion Institute of Technology
Graduate Exhibition Design Program
An EDPA sponsored program, FIT’s graduate degree prepares emerging professionals for high level careers in the industry. Students create high-impact designs that demonstrate excellence in exhibit design, graphics, lighting, concept development and model making. Sophisticated internships with EDPA firms are a highlight of the EDPA partnership.
Contact: Professor Brenda Cowan, Chair, Graduate Exhibition Design, SUNY/Fashion Institute of Technology Phone: 212.217.4302 Email: brenda_cowan@fitnyc.edu
Graphically Speaking, Inc.
Graphically Speaking, Inc. is a full service and support graphics production company that offers fabric, backlit, digital prints, vinyl cut and finishing for the Event, Trade Show and Exhibit industries.
Contact: Vincent Porzio Address: Pike Center at 316, 595 Old Norcross Road, Suite I, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 Phone: 678.990.0952 Fax: 678.990.0953 Email: graphics@gsatl.com or vporzio@gsatl.com Web: www.gsatl.com
Highmark
ExpoDeck is a lightweight modular system for multi-story exhibits which offers
full custom capabilities to meet the most complex design challenges for creators
of events, exhibits and environments. It is designed for ease of installation
while meeting the toughest worldwide industry standards. ExpoDeck, by Highmark
High Performance Exhibit Systems.
Contact: Chris Lake, Vice-President/General
Manager Address: 8333 Clinton Park Drive, Fort Wayne,
IN 46825 Phone: 260.483.0012, or, 260.402.6195 Fax: 260-482-4877 Email: clake@highmarktech.com Web: www.highmarktech.comhighmarktech.com
IEM
IEM is a management company providing turnkey solutions for U.S. based companies and their exhibit marketing and event programs at international tradeshows.
For over 25 years Interlock, continues to be the leading truss manufacturer, providing quality products and services for the exhibit trade show market. Our systems include Cirrus, our new exhibit system, perfect for graphic support; FORtruss, aesthetic light weight aluminum truss, for a bold, high tech metal look with the biggest visual impact; STOWaway, modular folding truss system, a creative designers dream system; SNAPtruss, a durable, quick connection truss, and the industries long time favorite. Interlock also offers Porsa extrusion system, kiosks, counters and custom manufacturing to meet all your clients exhibit needs.
Laarhoven Design is the leading manufacturer and supplier to the trade for portable displays, custom modular displays, and state-of-the art graphics. We design, engineer, fabricate, and print all under one roof for turnkey exhibits that are on time, on budget, and worry-free! Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Laarhoven Design systems are marketed through a nationwide network of 250 dealers. Call 800-825-2223 or visit www.laarhovendesign.com.
Lawrence Fabric Structures manufactures custom fabric and metal exhibit components for exhibit builders, event and mobile marketers, and interior space designers. Lawrence is also recognized for outstanding all-metal custom creations.
Suppliers of Dye-Sublimation Graphics, Custom Structures and Display
Products to the Exhibit Industry. Print capabilities
up 10 ft. wide. Delivery Worldwide. Call us for custom
project quotes.
Portland Color is fully committed to Innovation, artistry and sustainability. Our clients and our industry partners say that our fabric printing is the best they’ve ever seen. You will love doing business with us.
Contact: Kate Carey, Director of Business Development Address: 14 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103 Phone: 207.774.2689, or, 207.838.1527 Fax: 207.772.6378 Email: kcarey@portlandcolor.com Web: www.portlandcolor.com
STI
STI provides transportation of tradeshows. With an on-time performance exceeding 99%, a 24/7 dedicated tradeshow team and an expansive fleet of 53' trailers STI can handle all your shipping needs.
Contact: Teresa Wilcox, Marketing Manager Address: 5001 U.S. Highway 30 West, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Phone:800.234.2788
Radius Display Products
Offer fabric solutions including Backdrops, Throw Covers, Skirting, Stretch Covers, Runners, Banners, Murals with multiple printing solutions! Also mfger Folding Stackable™ Tabletop and Floor Displays, Pole/Panel™, Xpress Set™ systems.
Rentex is one of the largest providers of computer and audio visual rental equipment in the nation. With over 10,000 customers, we supply many of the nations largest companies and tradeshows with computer and audio visual rentals.
Known for exceptional quality and customer service, trade show, point of purchase, museum, systems, and rentals. New Jersey, Delaware, and Las Vegas full service facilities.
Contact: Ray Montague, CEO Address: 65 Lukens Drive, Riveredge Park, New Castle, DE 19720 Phone: 302.654.1633 Fax: 302.654.5846 Email: rmontague@avalonexhibits.com
Exhibit Concepts
Celebrating 30 years and now opening our Chicago office, Exhibit Concepts provides full-service design, fabrication, and management of exhibitry for domestic and international tradeshows, museums, mobile marketing, and corporate interiors.
For over 38 years, ExpoDisplays has been a full-service exhibit house that designs and manufactures custom, modular and portable exhibits. We also offer in-house graphics, exhibit storage and trade show services. At ExpoDisplays, We Build Images.
We are a Single Source® company fulfilling the needs of show organizers, corporate planners and exhibitors, who rely on us for creative design, custom exhibits, graphics, transportation, storage and I&D.
Contact: Dutch Antonisse, Executive Vice President Address: 5931 W. Campus Circle Drive, Irving, TX 75063 Phone: 972.580.9000, or, 800.736.7775 Email: dantonisse@theexpogroup.com Web: www.theexpogroup.com
Mayflower
Total solutions for the transportation of trade show exhibits, pad wrapped or crated, truck load, on-site representatives, satellite communications, and internet tracking with superior "no fail" service.
Uniplan is an agency for Live Communication and creates brand promotions for events, trade fairs, showrooms and roadshows. 500 employees work for the agency in Asia and Europe.
United specializes in the on-time delivery of crated and blanket wrapped exhibits. With Uniteds on-time, day-specific delivery guarantee, you will receive your shipment on the day promised, or you will receive a refund of 25% of the line haul transportation. All vans have air-ride suspensions and logistics load systems. On-site representation at many shows.
The staff of Zenith Labornet has serviced trade show labor for over 25 years. We provide labor across the nation. Zenith Labornet delivers the quality and value you deserve at your trade shows.
