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The Most Commonly Used Materials in Retail Displays -7

Wood and wood composite materials such as MDF and particle board are also commonly used in retail store displays. Like plastics, wood materials can be complex and knowing the best materials to choose for specific applications, as well as the cost of those materials, is critical for creating display fixtures that work. MDF with a […]

Meet us at Globalshop 2018! -6

We look forward to attending and exhibiting at Globalshop! in Chicago, March 27-29. Globalshop! is the largest tradeshow in North America for the retail design industry, including store design, visual merchandising, retail technology and shopper marketing. We will be in Booth 5068. Contact us if you’d like to set up an appointment, or stop by during the show.  […]

The Most Commonly Used Materials in Retail Displays -5

Coroplast – also called pp plate sheet (“Fluted Polypropylene Sheet”), is lightweight (hollow structure), waterproof, long-lasting material that resists corrosion. Compared with cardboard, Coroplast has the advantages of being waterproof and colorfast. Coroplast is sturdy, light, resilient, and inexpensive, making it ideal for indoor/outdoor signage, advertising, decoration. Coroplast received worldwide attention when the material was used […]

The Most Commonly Used Materials in Retail Displays -4

Styrene – technically known as polystyrene, this resin-based plastic is commonly found in everything from packaging to toys to advertising displays. For printed graphics, it is available in thicknesses from 10 pt. to 120 pt. and comes in an array of opacities and colors, with white as most common. Styrene provides an excellent print surface and […]

The Most Commonly Used Materials in Retail Displays -3

Expanded PVC (EPVC) – created from closed-cell polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the most common brand name is Komatex & Sintra. This material is extruded with a matte finish, has a slight texture to it and is rigid, yet lightweight and durable. At half the weight of a solid PVC, EPVC has superior dent and scratch resistance, with thicknesses […]

The Most Commonly Used Materials in Retail Displays -2

Plastic materials are even more complex than metal. The most common type of plastic used in retail fixtures is acrylic. POP displays are relatively easy to fabricate out of acrylic, and acrylic displays are widely used in retail. The downside of acrylic is it can scratch easily, is more fragile and damages more easily than […]

The Most Commonly Used Materials On Retail Displays -1

Metal is often used for the structural elements of store fixtures because of its strength and cost effectiveness. The most commonly used types of metal are tube (round, square or rectangular), wire, and sheet metal. Although it is lighter weight and better for shipping, aluminum is used less often since it is often double the […]