Q & A: What Goes Into an Award-Winning Trade Show Booth?

Every trade show display is unique in its design, construction, size and technology, but what makes a great booth stand out above all of the others? Each year, Exhibitor Magazine hosts the Portable Modular Awards honoring the best of the best portable and modular exhibits, celebrating their excellent structure and design.

The displays are chosen based on their outstanding performance in a range of categories such as Best Use of Technology and the Best Use of Graphics, as seen above in this 2014 Sun Chemical Corp. booth built by E4 Design.

Downloadable Chart: Be Ready for Your Next Trade Show Job

Trade show season is starting to heat up again, so now’s the time to get stocked up and prepared with the go-to products that will make printing and installation a breeze.

We’ve developed this downloadable chart of 14 Must-Have Trade Show Materials available through LexJet. You’ll find a number of films for pop-up and retractable trade show stands, backlits and banner stands. Fabric expo displays are super hot right now, and you’ll find textile products that are compatible with aqueous or latex inks.

Finally, we round out our trade show media chart with some versatile products for canvas wraps, hanging banners and one-step wall and floor graphics.

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Like what you see? Click on the product name to go to the product page at LexJet.com to learn more and order online. You can also reach out to one of our knowledgeable sales reps at 800-453-9538 who can ensure you’ve got what you need to deliver the best results for your trade show customers.

Game-Changing Display Films for Banners and Trade Shows

When we introduced LexJet Production Display Film and Production Display Film SUV in January, we knew from our own testing that these were going to change the game for print providers who produce banner stands and trade show graphics. And that was confirmed when the feedback came rolling in from the field.

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Long-time LexJet customer Neil Buchelt of Advanced Imaging in Lisle, Ill., was experimenting with LexJet Production Display Film SUV, and creating individual retractable banner stands, as well as the trio of stands, pictured at right, that can be used on their own or as a larger expo display.

Pro Advice: Keys for Trade Show Printing & Installation Success

Preparing for a trade show project requires a lot of planning, from site inspections and product choices to printer setup and installation. In the video above, trade show printing and installation pro Keith Bernard of Now That’s a Wrap, shares his advice, stemming from years of experience, including:

  • Booth sizing
  • Site inspections
  • Product choices
  • Printer and media settings
  • Installation success

He highlights the key steps you should take when planning, creating and setting up the display so everything goes smoothly from start to finish. For example: “You’ve got to talk about whether the graphics will be used inside or out,” he says, “and what could potentially damage the display, fade the ink or could have issues with glare.”

Asking your customer the correct questions will ensure their graphics stand out above all the competition. Taking the time to get the right team members in place and planning ahead will allow your customer to focus on their business at the show, while their graphics are performing seamlessly in the background.

Big Discounts on 60-inch HP Z6200s at LexJet While Supplies Last

HP Designjet Sale at LexJet

LexJet is offering big discounts on a limited number of 60″ encrypted HP Designjet Z6200 printers while supplies last. Call a LexJet printer specialist at 800-453-9538 for pricing.

By the way, “encrypted” simply means that there’s an additional measure of data security built into the printer that has no effect on the daily operation of the printer.

The HP Designjet Z6200 wide format inkjet printer offers super-fast, high-quality print production with print speeds of up to 1,500 square feet per hour utilizing the HP Optical Media Advance Sensor (OMAS). Plus, automated servicing routines prevent nozzle clogging and media waste.

The Z6200, with its fast-drying HP Vivid Photo Inks, are perfect for quick-turnaround applications like point-of-purchase displays, trade show graphics, backlit signs, canvas gallery wraps and more. For photographic output, three shades of black HP inks produce outstanding optical density and smooth transitions for unique black-and-white prints, in addition to the wide color gamut provided by HP Vivid Photo Inks.

The Z6200 includes an embedded spectrophotometer so you can generate custom ICC profiles and ensure color accuracy and consistency while providing complete coverage of SWOP, ISO, GRACOL, 3DAP, EUROSCALE, TOYO and FOGRA gamuts.

To find out more about the features and benefits of the HP Z6200, and to pick up one at a deep discount before they run out, call a LexJet printer specialist at 800-453-9538.

The Ultimate Film Sale at LexJet: No Bull, No Fine Print

From now until November 4, save up to 40% on the following LexJet backlit and display films:

  • Display and Backlit Film Sale at LexJetLexJet 6.5 Mil Gloss Opaque Display Film: 40% off this instant-dry, production-friendly film for aqueous inkjet printers. The polyester film features an instant-dry coating for quick and easy production and produces vibrant, super-sharp images
  • LexJet 8 Mil Absolute Backlit: 35% off what is absolutely the best backlit for aqueous printers. It features a matte finish, an instant-dry coating, and produces brilliant colors and sharp details
  • LexJet 12 Mil Gloss Opaque Display Film: 30% off this bright-white, high-impact film for aqueous printers. Perfect for banner stands and pop-up displays, it also comes with a Lifetime Warranty when combined with a 10-mil LexJet Elite Laminate
  • LexJet 11 Mil Blockout Water-Resistant Polypropylene: 30% off this lay-flat, already-economical choice for displays compatible with aqueous and latex printers. This is a versatile, cost-effective alternative for trade show and retail graphics
  • LexJet 11 Mil Blockout PolyGloss: 30% off this versatile glossy polypropylene film compatible with aqueous printers. The bright-white surface provides additional color fidelity and contrast

This is a no-bull sale with no fine print, other than it ends on Tuesday, November 4. Call us at 800-453-9538 or click on any of the product links above to order online.