Trade Shows Have an Image Problem
Trade shows have an image problem. And, it’s our fault. Now, when I say, “image problem,” I’m not referring to drayage, show regulations, display and booth space costs, or any of the other issues that been an open wound for years.
Modifying Your Open Office with Low-Cost, Flexible Solutions
COVID-19 has forced most businesses to review their work environments as they plan for their employees to return. Companies are quickly trying to reverse the open-office trend in a low-cost and flexible way. They want to remove chairs and desks and install screens or other dividers between remaining desks.
Is Your Office Cubicle Safe? Cubicle Height Extenders Offer Additional Protection
Cubicle Height Extenders with Clear Plex If you have an office with cubicles, you have a challenge. As employees return to their desks, they will be expecting additional personal safety. Most cubicles are 4-5 ft high and don't offer enough personal protection. At a minimum, cubicle partitions should be at least 6 ft. high. PlaceLyft Cubicle Height Extenders install in minutes and raise the...
Successful Trade Show Installation & Dismantle Advice from an EAC
The trade show floor can be like operating in a foreign country – with the various unions, terminology, and hazards. However, if you follow a few basic tips, you can successfully and economically navigate the Installation and Dismantle waters of your next show.
New SuperNova Lightbox Displays from Classic Rental Solutions
Three New SuperNova Lightbox Displays from Classic Rental Solutions. These inline designs feature our SuperNova LED lights. and easy assembly.
Stand Tough Hand Sanitizer Stands
All Stand Tough Hand Sanitizer Stands are built tough for the most demanding office, warehouse, and retail environments. They’re constructed with durable powder-coated or anodized aluminum posts, steel base plates, and stainless steel mounting plates..
Our Remodeled Offices. Tour with Kevin Carty
The office redesign includes Gravitee modular walls with detachable magnetic/whiteboard panels, tension fabric (backlit and non-backlit), and clear plex inserts. The changes provide greater personal safety since the surfaces can be cleaned or replaced. The upgraded cubicles offer more protection without sacrificing visibility or communication. All the surfaces can be branded.
How to Upgrade Your Post-COVID Office Environment on a Budget
Over the past month, we’ve seen a surge in office design requests as companies prepare for their employees to return. For example, a large property management group contacted a Classic Distributor. They requested upgrades to their existing cubicles to provide better protection for their employees.
Modular Office Designs with Personal Protection Barriers
Kevin Carty from Classic Exhibits discusses the challenges companies are facing as they plan for employees returning to their offices in a post-COVID world.
Recent “Sharpen Your Skills” Webinar Recordings
Recent “Sharpen Your Skills” Webinar Recordings by Lisa Apolinski, Emilie Barta, and Brumark Flooring
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Gravitee One-Step Demo Video
On Day 3 of EXHIBITORLIVE, we shot a video of Kevin highlighting the features of the new Gravitee One-Step Modular System. By then, he had perfected his Gravitee presentation… well… mostly. Admittedly, it’s no ShamWow or Ronco Rotisserie pitch but how many times can you say, “But wait! There’s more!” in real life?
Gravitee Modular Strikes a Winning Chord
I’m at 32,000 feet, headed home from EXHIBITORLIVE 2016 in Las Vegas. After four weary days (and nights), I wanted to share with you the overall show vibe from the Classic Exhibits perspective.
To those not in attendance, I hope you viewed our videos highlighting Day 1 and Day 2. They show how slammed we were both days. On the morning of Day 2, I was approached by another exhibitor who said, “Kevin, ya know in grade school where we all learned to share. Would you mind sharing some of your attendee traffic with the rest of us?”
EXHIBITORLIVE — Thumbs Up & Thumbs Down
We’re back from an early EXHIBITORLIVE 2016 this year. While it’s still fresh on my mind, I thought I’d share a few Thumbs Ups and Thumbs Downs. the Gravitee Modular System was the Belle of the Ball.
A Subtle Update to Exhibit Design Search
How often have you heard me say, “Exhibit Design Search is a work in progress, always evolving and changing.” I’m glad I can’t see you. It would hurt my feelings… just a little.
Nearly everyday, we make little changes to EDS. Sometimes it’s as simple as changing the wording, adding a kit, or linking to a new photo.
Women in Exhibitions Meeting at EXHIBITOR
Hi everyone, Katina here!
Calling all women in the exhibition industry! I’ll be leading the Women In Exhibitions (WIE) meeting on Monday, February 29 at 5 pm. Please join us as we network and build key relationships with other women in our intriguing industry. The Mandalay Bay conference room assignment has not been made yet, but if you are interested, please do two things:
1) Join the WIE Group on LinkedIn
2) Send me an email so I can follow up with you personally as soon as I have the location. My e-mail is katina.rigall@classicexhibits.com.
Custom Inline Exhibit with LED RGB Lights (Very Cool!)
Do you want to see something AMAZING?
As we head into EXHIBITOR, I wanted to share a video of a recent build. It’s two 10 x 10’s inlines that convert into a 10 x 20.
Before you say, “big deal Kevin…an inline exhibit…we have seen them all”…I challenge that idea.
EXHIBITORLIVE is Monday After Next
So close. We’re a mere two weeks away from another EXHIBITORLIVE. And yes, out of respect for EXHIBITOR, I add the LIVE in italics and caps (but noticeably wince each time).
EDS Training Video by The TradeshowGuy
Tim Patterson, aka The Tradeshow Guy, created a quick video tutorial on Exhibit Design Search. He covers the major EDS points in just 7:34 min., something I couldn’t do under any circumstance. You’ll learn how to do a quick search, review details about a design, save them in a gallery, see exhibit photos, and share trade show marketing tips. Frankly, it’s hard not to be a little jealous of Tim’s video and audio panache.
Best Award — Vote For Classic Exhibits (please)
The E2MA and Exhibit City News present the first annual BEST Awards created to honor the Best in Exhibit Servicing & Technology among trade show industry service organizations and management companies.
Top 10 Trade Show Rental Designs (2015)
When I started in the this business, waaaayyyyyy back when folding panel systems and pop ups were duking it out for design supremacy, rentals were an afterthought. Really a non-thought. The Great Recession changed that. Rentals are now HUGE. And CUSTOMIZED. And BEAUTIFUL. At least those from Classic Rental Solutions.
Backlit Retail Kiosk with Monitor Mount and iPad Insert
Classic Exhibits designed and built these Backlit Retail Kiosks for an auto dealership. The kiosks include a large monitor connected to an iPad, USB charging connections, LED lighting, vinyl graphics, and a backlit SEG fabric graphic.
Classic Rental Rewards Winners
Several years ago, the Classic Rental Solutions Division had a problem. A large percentage of our returns were coming back with significant damage and/or missing components. We weren’t sure what to do, but we knew we had to do something. We couldn’t restock those components since our policy has always been “If it doesn’t look like new, we won’t ship it. Period.”
2015 Annual State of the Company Letter
We started the year on an upswing with a record-breaking Q1 across all divisions at Classic, including ENW, ClassicMODUL, and Rentals. There were several promising trends — some new, others cultivated in 2012-2014 but coming to fruition in 2015.
Custom Charging Station with Programmable RGB Lights
Custom Charging Stations with Programmable RGB LED lights. This bistro-style table includes (8) USB ports, two electrical outlets, and perimeter LED lights. Note the graphic branding on the counter top.
This is a custom variation of the MOD-1432 Bistro Charging Station.
Design Monday — 560 Weeks and Counting
It’s been 10+ years, starting with April 18, 2005. This week represents the 560th weekly Design Monday with over 1300 individual designs. During that time, we missed a week here and there — usually on a holiday — but only 3-4 at most.