ProtectiveSafety Dividers are now essential in retail stores, schools, offices, churches, events, and any public gathering. They create physical distance, maintain order, and protect people where groups are present. In permanent or semi-permanent situations, base plates are the logical choice. Where the dividers are meant to be temporary or quickly moved, then castors are the best option.
Our Safety Dividers are constructed from engineered aluminum extrusion. Engineered aluminum is lightweight but significantly stronger and more durable than traditional thin-walled aluminum profiles. The satin anodized surface protects the aluminum from abrasions and retains a glossy shine under the most challenging environments.
Need additional dividers or custom sizes? The modular extrusion connects seamlessly to any vertical or horizontal post. Custom requests are always welcome regardless of the size project. See the photos for recent projects.
Choose from clear acrylic, frosted plex, or graphic insert options.
When you choose a Stand Tough™ Sanitizer Stand, you get heavy-duty construction, a *SilverSan™ Anti-Microbial powder-coated finish (in white), medical stainless steel mounting plate and tray, and an American-made product. Plus, a lifetime warranty. All guaranteed by Classic Exhibits.
Personal Protection guidelines are starting to unfold for schools, universities, medical facilities, and businesses. We are deep in that mix and know it very well. Currently, we have about twenty schools under our belt, eight banks, and several hospitals. And the requests are growing exponentially.
PPE is an immediate need for these organizations, and they are desperate for your guidance and expertise. They don’t want tacky acrylic barriers held together with Velcro and unfinished wood. They want attractive, professional solutions.
You can significantly increase your closing percentage by asking us to participate in the call with your client. We’re available, whether you need assistance on product specifications, design, or simply a wingman to close the deal.
PPE Business is Local
From our experience, all PPE business is local. Your greatest asset is leveraging local relationships, personal friendships, and existing clients to find new opportunities.People love doing business with friends, acquaintances and vendors who support them. In most cases, they won’t find or contact you. You have to find them by calling, emailing, or visiting their website or social media pages.
The planning process has started for schools, churches, banks, museums, retail locations and offices so the timing is ideal. Become the local expert for PPE products. We’re here to help you any way we can.
Exhibit Design Search Updates
Whether you call itshifting, pivoting, or evolving, we aren’t standing still. There areFive New Galleriesin EDS:
Jim Shelman and his team have made extensive updates to the (3) Rental Galleries. New designs, more details, and even a SALE.
The designs include SuperNova lightboxes, Gravitee inlines and islands, and even promotional prices on our newest portable system, Symphony. We expect rentals, especially customized rentals, to be active once trade show return as exhibitors choose smaller and more affordable options.
Join Us at the Together Again Expo in Orlando on July 24
Kevin, Jen, and Katina will be in Orlando on July 24 for the Together Again Expo. In booth #400, a 10 x 20 Symphony and Gravitee Display, along with examples of our Hand Sanitzer Stands. They are planning several live broadcasts.
No need to preregister. All are invited! Save the links below!
If you are attending the event in Orlando, please stop by and visit them while adhering to mask and social distancing protocols.
The show organizers havevirtual training and panel sessions planned as well. You will need to register if you want to attend any of those activities. Fingers crossed that it sends the right message that the trade show industry can be active and responsible.
Employment Love Connection
Displaced? Furloughed? Laid off?
We would like to help if possible. As a national manufacturer with
over 200 distributors, we know there are people looking for other great people.
That need will be even greater in the coming months.
Let us know if we can make any employment love connections. We would love to assist. Reach out to Jen LaBruzza, Harold Mintz, or Tom Beard.
Whenever I tell someone I’m headed to a trade show, they
often respond with “Well, have fun!” They assume two things. One I’m headed to
a sunny location like Las Vegas, Orlando, or San Diego. When, in fact, I’m just
as likely to be headed to Salt Lake City, Chicago, Dallas, or Louisville.
Second, that a trade show is a vacation from work, and I’m going to spend four
days relaxing, partying, and eating well.
This probably doesn’t surprise you as trade show attendees
and exhibitors. 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. Albeit, with a few exceptions like NAB, which we can only hope
serves as one possible model, post-COVID.
Is a Trade Show Really a Show for the Trades?
Allow me to explain. Although I’ve been in the trade show business for 20+ years, I’ve never really liked the term “trade show.” It’s not that it isn’t descriptive. It is. But it’s also limiting. Is a trade show really a show for the trades? Consider this… How often have you had to explain to someone what a trade show is? And then struggle to explain that you’re not going to a cat show or an RV Fair or BeadFest. Yes, those are “trade shows” but not in the same way or scale as CES, the National Hardware Show, or even a smaller event like the American Library Association Conference.
What if you woke up tomorrow and “trade show” wasn’t in your
vocabulary? How would you describe the event you are planning to attend? What
would you tell your colleagues and family about those four days away?
Do You Suck at Explaining What Happens at a Trade Show?
I suspect you would describe it in terms that are both
obvious and familiar:
I’m looking for new vendors, and they’ll all be in one building
It’s important for our business to discover the latest technology and trends.
Most of our customers will be at this event, which makes it much easier to visit with them. Otherwise, I’d have to travel all over the country to see them.
I participate in several industry councils, and we’ve agreed to meet in one city to plan for the next year.
We’re launching a new product/service and are hoping for feedback (and orders) from a diverse group of people.
We’re not sure what our competitors are planning, but we know they’ll all be in one big room showing their latest innovations.
I’m attending classes to learn more about our industry. The event has several hundred available each year. The classes allow me to learn more about our industry, see other viewpoints, receive credits toward my professional credentials, and meet other people.
The show has invited several notable guest speakers on personal growth, industry trends, and sales and marketing strategies. This is a rare opportunity to see them in-person and ask questions.
We’re testing a new marketing approach before we launch it nationwide.
As our business has evolved and our products/services have changed, we’ve discovered that we need alternate distribution channels.
The “Whys” of Attending a Trade Show
Too often, we don’t appreciate the diverse “whys” of attending or participating in a trade show. Many companies simply don’t tap into the opportunities available to them at the show because they only interact with attendees in their booth space. They don’t attend the social functions, the classes, the training sessions, or the speakers. They don’t walk the show floor and chat with other exhibitors or even competitors. They don’t arrange to meet customers at the show or maximize the “experience” in their booth. In short, what they don’t do is see it as a “business meeting.” To them, it’s the equivalent of a county fair and their main objective is to eat curly fries and ride the Tilt-a-Wheel. OK, that may be a bit harsh.
Fortunately, we can reset those expectations once trade
shows resume. Will you have “fun” at the show? Of course. Trade shows should be
fun. That’s part of the allure. However, it’s important to remind others (and
even yourself) about why you are attending or participating in the trade show.
It’s Your Fault But You Can Change That
For too long, we’ve allowed two things to dictate the image
of trade shows: the cost and our own failure to articulate and embrace those
benefits. You can change both, but let’s start with the second one first. As
you plan for that next trade show in Q3, Q4, or Q1 2021, make a list of
everything you hope to achieve. The customers and suppliers you want to meet.
The new products and services you will research. The classes and the speakers
you will enjoy. The feedback you’ll receive and the knowledge you’ll absorb.
The message you want to share and how you plan to communicate that successfully,
not only to customers and potential clients, but also to suppliers and your
team. In other words, how can you maximize the experience? Write those down and
make a condensed version your elevator pitch of why you are going to the trade
show.
It’s time to admit that trade shows have an image problem.
And, we’re largely to blame. The next time a colleague or friend tells you to
“Have fun!” as you head to a show, thank them and then bore them to tears
explaining what you will be accomplishing at the trade show. It may make them
reluctant to ask you next time, but that’s the sacrifice we all need to make
right now.
Stay Safe and Sane!
Mel White, VP, Classic Exhibits Inc. www.classicexhibits.com | www.placelyft.com | For more information about trade show, retail, office, or custom design, contact Classic Exhibits or one of our 200+ Classic Distributors throughout North America.
Discover (4) new galleries in Exhibit Design Search: PlaceLyft Office Solutions, Office/Retail Lightboxes, Hand Sanitizer Stands, and Safety Dividers. In a recent New York Times article about virus-proofing offices, the authors state, “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.”
Virus-Proofing the New Office
COVID-19 has forced most
businesses to review their work environments as they plan for their employees
to return. What they’ve realized is that most, if not all offices or retail
spaces, do not protect employees from airborne or surface viruses. Deciding on
next steps, however, can be confusing (and expensive) for many organizations.
The Contemporary Office and Retail Solutions galleries in EDS are designed to make those decisions easier. The four galleries show attractive and cost-effective solutions for any office or retail environment. They include office partitions with easily sanitize-able surfaces, protective safety barriers, durable hand sanitizer stands, and customizable LED lightboxes. There are no hidden prices, and the designs can be customized to any situation.
One of the easiest and most cost-effective solutions is to simply extend the height of existing cubicle partitions from 12-24 inches. Cubicle Height Extenders are designed to provide additional personal protection without extensive modifications. As a bonus, the Height Extenders allow for graphic branding.
Contact Classic Exhibits for more information regarding design and delivery options.
