Classic Exhibits Inc. | Exhibits ~ Rentals ~ Environments

Most slatwall #exhibits look like strip mall stores and smell like desperation. But they don't have to be the saddest, most pitiful #displays on the trade show floor. The ecoSmart ECO-2126 / ECO-1092 are attractive, reconfigurable, and #sustainable designs. They include a halo-lit dimensional logo, shelves, LED puck lights, and a contemporary reception counter. The are built with FSC wood and aluminum extrusion... and to Classic's reknown quality standards. See them both in Exhibit Design Search. 🍃 ECO-2126 (10 x 20): https://lnkd.in/ga36A-Pu 🍂 ECO-1092 (10 x 10): https://lnkd.in/gx9pQpjt Kevin Carty, Gina Porcaro, Harold Mintz, Katina R., Mel White Eco-Systems Sustainable Exhibits, Inc

Do you have an AMAZING portable/modular project? One you worked on with Classic Exhibits between 11/1/22 to 11/1/24. We would love to hear from you! EXHIBITOR Magazine is accepting submissions for the Portable Modular Awards. The Classic Design Team has extensive experience identifying PMA finalists (after 10 very successful years of submissions). If you would like feedback or advice on your submission, contact Katina R. (katina@classicexhibits.com). For submission guidelines and PMA categories, click on this link: https://lnkd.in/g37JbAFJ Kevin Carty | Gina Porcaro | Harold Mintz | Jim Shelman | Mel White

𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: There's an exhibit design trend that hasn't changed in 45 years. Curves on portable displays. Ever since Ted Zeigler introduced the first concave pop-up display, exhibitors have preferred curves. CURVES vs. RECTANGLES Over the years, the structure and the construction has changed but not the trend. Arches and convex shapes are trendy. S-shaped and waterfall frames were popular for a while (think Nichols). And not long ago, curved canopies ruled portables, along with curved wings. https://lnkd.in/efWx67c6 Now, before you say, "But what about flat rectangle backdrops?" You are right. Those sell in the thousands. But, given a choice, would an exhibitor choose a curve over a rectangle (except for a media backdrop), assuming the price point, assembly, and packaging are comparable? SALES and CURVES Do recent sales prove this preference for curves? Let's use Symphony, a Classic Exhibits portable display system as an example. Symphony has multiple frame shapes, including rectangles, curves, and even a peak. However, if you scroll through Past 5 Days, our daily photo blog, you'll see a trend when searching "Symphony." Curves. Lots of curves. https://lnkd.in/efWx67c6 Do you agree? Please share your experiences. Kevin Carty | Harold Mintz | Gina Porcaro | Katina R. | Jim Shelman | Mel White

As a Classic Distributor, you’re VERY familiar with our OCD packaging. Our crates are lined with fabric, the individual layers numbered, and every component jigged. That same obsessiveness applies to our #portable systems. 📦 We believe that packaging should be logical, secure, and fully reusable for the life of the exhibit. Nothing should be tossed during assembly. It should go back into the case and reused again and again. ♻️ This image shows the typical die-cut foam packaging for a Symphony Portable Display. Not only is it logical, but it’s (mostly) idiot proof. 🔎 If there’s an empty slot, then a component is floating around somewhere. Start searching. You’ll find it… along with a foam stress ball from an insurance company and two dozen hard candy wrappers. 😀 Kevin Carty | Gina Porcaro | Harold Mintz | Jim Shelman | Mel White

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐤-𝐚-𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫? If not, ask your Classic project manager for the username and password to the Peek-a-Booth webcams. Then tap into the (7) hi-res webcams with pan and zoom capabilities on your next project. https://lnkd.in/gQEFXd7Z It's the perfect tool to preview your order before it ships. You can find the PAB link in the footer of the Classic website. Kevin Carty | Gina Porcaro | Harold Mintz | Jim Shelman | Katina R. | Mel White

A CNC bender opens design possibilities as an exhibit builder. For over 20 years, we've been using curves as a competitive advange on portable, modular, and custom exhibits. Frankly, we're good at curves, even on complicated profiles like engineered aluminum. Put us to the test. We're kinda bendy by design. 😃 Kevin Carty, Gina Porcaro, Harold Mintz, Jim Shelman, Katina R., Mel White

Choosing a rental exhibit based solely on price and design is like buying a vehicle without considering the brand's historical quality or customer service. What you don't see matters as much as what you do see.

In this post, Jim Shelman, the GM of Classic Rental Solutions, shares details about their sales growth. It's an exciting time in CRS with rentals booming. CRS currently has 25 FT employees handling orders from Classic Distributor Partners. Kevin Carty, Gina Porcaro, Harold Mintz, Katina R., Mel White #rentals #eventprofs #tradeshow #exhibition

Most weeks, Classic sends a marketing email with information about new designs, specials, and programs. They're almost always "unbranded" so Classic Distributors can reuse them for their own targeted marketing. Here's an example from EXHIB-IT!, where they promoted the October/November Special on Select Reception Counters. They created a clever email which taps into their distinctive personality. They also promoted Quick Ships and Portable Displays in the full email, which isn't shown below. Kevin Carty, Gina Porcaro, Harold Mintz, Jim Shelman, Mel White

As a private-label exhibit builder, Classic Exhibits strives to be invisible whenever possible. That includes branding the crates with the Classic Distributor’s logo on purchase orders. Not getting your crates branded yet? Or your setup instructions? Contact a project manager for details. Kevin Carty, Gina Porcaro, Harold Mintz, Jim Shelman, Mel White