Exhibition Displays

We get asked a lot, what’s the main differences between folding display boards and the more expensive panel and pole display board sets.

We thought this blog maybe a good way to point out the pro’s and con’s of both systems.

Let’s start with our folding display boards

These boards are double hinged. So if we use our popular 6 panel folding stand as an example. The bottom section of panels which would be the floor standing 3 panels would be held together by hinges that allows the system to fold away with ease and to stand up by unfolding and slightly turning the end panels inwards. The top section would be the same as the bottom section and to build the system, you would simply place the top section of 3 panels on top of the bottom section.

Line the frames up together and apply some force downwards from the top section, so the frames from bottom and top section snap together. When the display boards are new they tend to be quite tight to snap the frames together. The reason for this is that when the frame gives a little over use then the snap action will not be so loose that it falls apart.

The pro’s on folding display board kits are; they are cost affective. Simple and quick to erect. You can use the bottom section or top section as a tabletop desktop display kit.

The con’s on folding kits are; the system cannot be added to, it is what it is, also if you break or damage one panel from the kit, it is back to factory repair, which could end up being as expensive as the system is worth.

Now for panel and pole display boards sets.

These boards are linked together by a round pole. On the frame of the panels, you would either clip in or slide in a C shaped clip which would then grip the round pole. This pole can hold and have multi panels clipped to at once.

The pro’s on panel and pole stands; the panels can be erected in many different configurations, erect almost as many panels together as you require. It is possible to add to the system, purchase two kits of the same system and clip both kits together. Panels can be erected either in portrait position or landscape. Break, damage or lose a panel, pole or clip then all these components are available to purchase from us.

The con’s on panel and pole stands; there is only one to be honest and that is you will generally find these stands are more expensive to buy, than like for like of our folding display board kits.

All our panel stands are UK manufactured. All panels are covered in velcro friendly nylon loop fabric and made with reinforced corners for heavy use.

To discuss your display board requirements contact us on 01726 813 311 for a chat and free advice on the best system for your needs.

Written October 29th, 2010

Education technology specialists Webanywhere will be showcasing their e-learning products and services with an exhibition stand at BETT 2011.

Webanywhere Ltd are based in Keighley, near Bradford and Leeds in West Yorkshire and offer web design, electronic learning platforms such as Moodle, teaching resources, and a range of other ICT products and services to schools and businesses across the UK and worldwide.

The world’s largest technology in education show, BETT will be held at the Olympia in London from 12th to 15th January.

It attracts visitors and exhibitors from early years education through to university level.

Visitors will be able to assess and buy a wide range of ICT products for their school and the exhibition gives educational professionals the chance to compare the offerings side by side. This could give them an excellent chance to make the best choices and maximise their school’s technology budget.

Olympia in London

Webanywhere will be at exhibition stand J50. Visit their e-learning platform website Schoolanywhere to read more on their Moodle virtual learning environment (VLE) services.

Give them a call on 0800 862 0131 to learn about any of their ICT products and services.

Visitor registration for BETT is free via their website.

AYL Display received a phone call from The British Horse Society, who exhibit within the UK at many farming and agriculture shows the length of the country. The purpose for their trade show attendance was to raise awareness of their society, distribute literature, and to give advise on horse riding, care for the horse and work within the industry.

The British Horse Society works hard to improve standards of horse welfare and safety. They also work to increase and protect bridleways.

Their requirements:

The exhibits involved setting up in either marquees, fields and barns. The spec for exhibition products would be for a set of exhibition panel boards that would be small and easy to assemble. They also required a flat area for literature displays or to stand and talk to the public. 

AYL Display recommended purchase of the Plex 7 panel folding exhibition stand for these requirements. 

The 7 panel kit was purchased and AYL Display also recommended the Plex 50 style exhibition stands, as they are stable panel and pole kits – with T bar feet for that extra stability on uneven floors, such as barns and fields. The British Horse Society liked the idea of extra stability offered by these display boards.  

The second product they required would be used for sticking plastic literature holders to via velcro, they would need to be eye level and space was limited on pack way in the lorry. AYL Display recommended The Apex banner systems. Double sided, adjustable and velcro friendly, Apex Banner Display Boards allow literature holders to be stuck on and removed via velcro, which were also purchased from AYL. 

The final exhibition product required would be used in school and college environments, so would need to be portable for easy fit into the boot of a car, light enough to carry, and easy to assemble and display posters. AYL Display recommended the Velcro-friendly Omega Fabric Roller – adjustable banner stand system.