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Renting a Trade Show Exhibit Shouldn’t Be Stressful

November 12th, 2024 Mel White COMMENTS

Purchasing a car is stressful. Renting an exhibit shouldn’t be. Yet, many exhibitors experience the same anxiety as buying a used car from Manny’s MotorWorld Emporium. And who can blame them. They’re spending big bucks but don’t know if their rental will arrive on time, assemble easily, and look stunning. 

At Classic Rental Solutions, we hate stress, so we’ve created services and processes to minimize it — starting with design and ending with the return. For example:

CRS Services

  • (3) Comprehensive EDS Rental Design galleries with Retail Prices (MSRP)
  • 1000’s of Photos of Previous Rentals (P5D)
  • Live Peek-a-Booth Hi-Resolution Webcams
  • I & D Supervision Services
  • Free Graphics Storage (for repeat rentals)
  • Rental Rewards Program

CRS Processes 

  • Straightforward & Reasonable Design Fees 
  • Personalized Project Management
  • In-House Printing on Most Projects
  • Complete Staging on Every Rental including Graphics
  • Live Video Previews (optional)
  • Detailed Setup Instructions, Staging & Assembly Photos, & Packing List

If rentals are stressful for you or your clients, consider letting our rental therapists guide you to your happy place. We have an A+ rating by the National Board of Rental Display Professionals. 

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Summit Graphics PDX | Walking Tour

November 6th, 2024 Mel White COMMENTS

Summit Graphics PDX is not only the print provider for Classic Exhibits projects, but they also work with Classic Distributors and Summit clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.

As we walk through Summit, you’ll see the following devices:

Seal 65Pro MD — a high-performance, wide-format laminator designed for professional use. It’s capable of handling both hot and cold lamination processes, making it versatile for various applications.

Canon Colorado 1650 — a wide-format, roll-to-roll UVgel printer designed for professional print service providers. It’s known for its speed, versatility, and high-quality output.

Swissqprint Nyala 3 — a high-performance, large-format UV flatbed printer known for its precision, versatility, and high-quality output. It’s designed to handle a wide range of materials, including rigid substrates like acrylic, wood, and metal, as well as flexible media like vinyl and canvas.

Impres 4320 — a large-format dye-sublimation printer from Canon Solutions America. It’s designed for high-volume production of soft signage, including banners, flags, and textiles.

Klieverik — an industrial rotary thermos-processing device used to transfer (or bond) graphics from the Impres 4320 to fabric using a dye-sublimation process.

(2) Gerber MCT Cutters: (1) Primarily for laser cutting and (1) Primarily for routing and blading. The Gerber MCT cutters are a versatile, high-performance digital finishing system designed for various materials and applications. It’s a flatbed cutting table that utilizes a universal tool head with interchangeable tools, including:

✅ High-powered Laser: For precision cutting of intricate designs and materials.

✅ Rotary Blade: For cutting through thicker materials.

✅ Oscillating Knife: For cutting delicate materials and intricate patterns.

And finally, the Tailoring (Sewing) Department.

For more information about capabilities, including sustainability options, contact https:///www.summitgraphicspdx.com and https://www.classicexhibits.com.

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BannerBug USA Banner Stands are in EDS

November 4th, 2024 Mel White COMMENTS

Exhibit Design Search has always included suppliers other than Classic, like CORT, Taylor, Brumark, and others. Distributors tell us they love this feature since it makes EDS a one-stop-shop for trade show products, and, the prices are competitive since you order directly from the suppliers (not Classic).

BannerBug USA Banner Stands

We are excited to add BannerBug USA to EDS – a company owned by David and Morgan Holladay in Birmingham, AL.

Many of you are familiar with BannerBug, but for those who are not, BannerBug stands are 100% manufactured in the USA and are covered by an Unconditional Lifetime Warranty on the hardware. If it fails, regardless of the reason, BannerBug USA will repair or replace it for free, for life.

BannerBug USA Banner Stands

There are (3) BannerBug products in the Lightboxes and Banner Stands gallery: 

For more information, including wholesale prices, contact David Holladay, (205) 793-9600, david@bannerbugusa.com. 

Thanks for joining the Classic Community David and Morgan. We are excited to have your products in Exhibit Design Search. 

BannerBug USA Banner Stand 33" Origina
BannerBugUSA Banner Stand 33" Swap
BannerBugUSA Banner Stand 39" Original

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Classic Exhibits is An Event Supplier Too

October 28th, 2024 Mel White COMMENTS

Classic Exhibits isn’t an event company… but we are an event supplier. Event agencies tap into our extensive rental inventory of lightboxes, reception counters, towers, monitor stands, charging solutions, backwalls, and hanging signs.

A Very Particular Set of Skills

Our product depth, combined with our graphic and custom build capabilities, makes us a convenient one-stop shop.

At a recent sales event, managed by the Event Strategy Group, we supplied the following:

  • (10) 36” W x 120” H Triangle Lightboxes
  • (36) Lightboxes/Backwalls
  • (83) Custom Counters (various sizes)
  • (79) Monitors
  • (105) SEG Fabric Graphics
  • (129) Vinyl Graphics
  • (26) Direct Print Graphics
  • (4) 3D Halo Lit Logos
  • Over 2100 ft. of Extrusion Profiles

The Classic Rental Solutions division continues to grow. Much of that growth has been for trade shows, but event-related rentals have surged as well, especially when the event requires large quantities or customization. That’s where Classic shines as a supplier. We can react quickly since we don’t rely on a third-party for our extrusions, and we build everything in-house.  

Need (34) RE-1576 Custom Counters and (46) 43” Monitors for an event? We’ve got them in-stock… and much, much more. Don’t stress about your next event. Contact CRS (rentals@classicexhibits.com).

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Sustainability Guidelines Report or Root Canal Surgery

October 21st, 2024 Mel White COMMENTS

Sustainability is an important topic at Classic Exhibits and to our industry. However, to many folks, if given the choice between reading a report about “green” exhibit practices or getting a root canal without Novocain, they would choose root canal every time.

It’s not that they disagree with sustainable practices. They agree. They simply want clarity and the tools to communicate sustainable guidelines to their clients and colleagues.  

For those who would rather skip the dental surgery option (which should be everyone), we would encourage you to read Sustainability Guidance for Exhibition Stand Construction, a report compiled by EDPA and ESCA. The report contains 13 recommendations on Sustainable Practices for the event and trade show industry. 

In addition to the report, EDPA and ESCA are currently working on a sustainable checklist, and Glenn Hansen and Reduce2 will be conducting a Carbon Footprint Measurement at this year’s EDPA ACCESS Conference.  

There’s more to come, including sustainable promotional materials which you’ll be able to share with your clients. The exhibit industry has made progress, but there’s a lot more to be done. 

Design Monday 10/21/24

ECO-1092 Sustainable 10 ft. Trade Show Exhibit
ECO-2126 Sustainable 20 ft. Trade Show Exhibit
ECO-4095 Sustainable Island Trade Show Exhibit

We’re not newbies to sustainability. Since 2007, Classic Exhibits has been building sustainable ecoSmart islands, inlines, and accessories.

For over 30 years, Classic Exhibits has been designing and building creative custom solutions for our Distributor Partners and their clients. As North America’s largest private-label exhibit manufacturer, we have the unmatched capability, capacity, and creativity to create 3D projects ranging from 10 x 10 inline displays to 60 x 80 double-deck islands.

Find success on the trade show floor with an exhibit that reflects your marketing message. For more information, see www.classicexhibits.com and explore Exhibit Design Search or request a meeting with a Classic Distributor Partner.

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