Pop-up display stand comparison and advice on popup displays.

Pop up display comparison

Confused? Compare? Compromise? Criteria? Cost? Consistency?

So many Systems - why?

Concept:
Pop-ups aren't new - they have been around since the early 80's, particularly in Europe. Brilliant for their compact design, ease of transportation and set-up, no tools required therefore eliminating use of Contractors, Hire Vans etc as required for the first type of 'portable display stand' the linked panel systems.

Few pop-ups were available in the early days and since the mid 90's, many exhibition stand Companies have too realised the pop-up potential and become Distributors, some have even manufactured their own. Why are they so different in cost, quality? Capability?

Compare:
Most manufacturers have taken on board the Concept, but not taken it to its final and complete conclusion. For example, if a system is magnetic, why is it then that there are hooks, headers and kickers required to strengthen the essential element of the graphic panels to make it possible to attach them to the system and help them stay there. It could be said parts are missing and the design is only part finished:

We are all aware that a magnet has its limitations in strength. From the examples shown below, come to your own conclusion.

Expo Display Service's Prestige pop-up is the only system on the market that can be used magnetically in two different ways - Example 1 shows the usual less magnetic way with headers, kickers etc., less components (so initially costs slightly less), but as panels are being replaced, so are the headers and kickers (not so cost effective)- Example 2 shows Prestige's unique and standard way: See why it is more flexible, comprehensive and durable, stable and more cost effective.

Example 1: Economy Frame

Eco pop up frame with vertical magnetic struts

Example 2: Prestige Frame

Prestige popup display frame with vertical magnetic struts.

Vertical magnetic bars

Vertical magnetic struts

Compromise:

Economy systems use headers(hangers/hooks) to attach the panel and kickers to strengthen the panel at the bottom

No horizontal magnets

Prestige pop up display frame with vertical and horizontal struts

Horizontal magnetic struts

Endcap panels are not easy to attach to the system using the economy hangers and will often fall off if they are disturbed

No endcap magnets

Prestige endcaps are a physical magnetic strut which will locate the panel in exactly the right position during set up avoiding a lot of wasted time and frustration. The panel will not fall off if kicked or knocked by passers by.

Magnetic hoop endcaps

Economy pop up display systems are a nightmare to link together because there are no physical struts to determin the distance between the systems. The panel is all you have got, it is a case of "Guess the gap?"

No connector struts to join the systems

Prestige pop up display systems use magnetic connector struts to link systems together which will locate the panel in exactly the right position during set up avoiding a lot of wasted time and frustration

Connector struts

Criteria:
Today's requirements will change tomorrow. Will your system still be available then? Is it capable of growing with your needs?

Prestige 3x1 flat pop up display system with showcase Prestige 3x2 flat pop up display system linked to 3x1 flat pop up display systems either side using s-arc connector struts. Front - Counterfix 2x2 curved counter.

Today Tomorrow Future

Cost:
Obsolete or inferior quality pop up display systems are the most costly purchase you will ever make. You get what you pay for - old saying but true.

Consistency:
The framework and components of Expo Display Service are proven and tested for more than 17 years. We have a Worldwide network of dedicated Expo Partners who maintain contact and are only too pleased to assist in any way we can.

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