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February 2021 Fashion Events at the Orlando County Convention Center (Video)

March 4th, 2021 COMMENTS

MAGIC Pop Up, WWIN Showcase, and OFFPRICE co-located at the Orlando County Convention Center for the February 9-11 show dates. This video shows the steps that were taken to ensure that it was safe and reactions from attendees and exhibitors to these successful events.

In an exceptional display of collaboration, this groundbreaking expo set a precedent for holding business events safely once again.

Designing a Safer Office | Article in EXHIBITOR Online

March 4th, 2021 COMMENTS

This week, EXHIBITOR Magazine published an article about an open-office redesign by Consolidated Displays, a Classic Exhibits Distributor in Pittsburgh.

The Burns Scalo Office Building

Burns Scalo recognized that their tenant’s open-office layout didn’t conform to current CDC recommendations for social distancing and divided workspaces.  Derek Librecht, VP at Consolidated Displays, meet with the company and completed a walkthrough of the office space, taking measurements and noting the layout and obstacles. The final solution included over 30 dividers, all powder-coated to match existing cubical furniture. In addition, cubicle height extenders were added to the office walls to raise the height to 6 ft.

Classic Exhibits was delighted to assist with this project, including renderings, design, and materials. We expect these environmental safety projects will increase significantly over the next 6 months as companies reopen and employees return to their offices.

CLICK HERE to read the article (Just scroll past the silly and unnecessary “Registration Required” form).

Post-COVID Shipping Challenges for the Trade Show Industry

March 3rd, 2021 1 COMMENT

Yesterday, Joe Martillaro from Superior Logistics joined us for a Classic Conversation. He discussed the shipping industry and how post-COVID changes will affect trade show exhibitors and suppliers.

This video is a “must watch” for anyone who will be shipping crates and cases later this year. According to Joe, there’s been a lot of changes in the shipping industry!

10 Answers to Your Most Common Rental Exhibit Questions

March 2nd, 2021 COMMENTS
Trade Show Rental Questions

Exhibition Experts predict that rentals to be HOT! HOT! HOT! once trade shows resume in Q3/Q4 2021. That shouldn’t be surprising as exhibitors restart their trade show marketing programs.

Many exhibitors will return with smaller exhibits. Others will need updated displays. Rental Inlines, Islands, and Accessories are the perfect answer to both. So if you are unfamiliar with exhibit rentals, here are 10 Answers to the most common Rental Questions. Word of Warning: Not all rental providers offer the same services, flexibility, or design capability. Do your homework and ask lots of questions (in addition to the ones below).

Rental Questions and Answers

10 Trade Show Exhibit Rental Answers
Trade Show Rental Q&A

Tim Patterson Interviews Katina Rigall Zipay about Women in Exhibitions

March 1st, 2021 COMMENTS

GREAT INTERVIEW with Katina Rigall Zipay about the Women in Exhibitions organization on Tim Patterson‘s Monday Morning Coffee. For more information about WIE, see their LinkedIn group.