Want to breathe some air into your exhibit design? Then consider the Aire Cap inflatable tent from Above All Advertising Inc. Functioning as a meeting room or simply an aisle-side eye catcher, the 12-by-10-foot tent is made of vinyl-coated nylon, features removable doors, and inflates in less than five minutes. It comes in a variety of colors and can be branded with your company name and logo in custom colors. Lighter than a traditional tent with an aluminum frame, the deflated Aire Cap packs into a box that fits in the trunk of a car and weighs roughly 60 pounds.
Contact: Above All Advertising Inc., San Diego, 866-552-2683, www.abovealladvertising.com

Think eco-friendly materials and sleek styling have nothing in common? Then have a seat — on Lounge22 LLC’s modern Editorial Chair. Made of Homasote, a recycled-paper fiberboard, the chair features minimalist flair in a lightweight package that belies the strength and support offered by the engineered design. The chair is available for purchase or rental.
Contact: Lounge22 LLC, Burbank, CA, 818-502-0351, www.lounge22.com

 
If you use a wall-mounted flat-screen panel for in-booth video presentations, you know how tricky it can be to mount the screen at a proper angle for glare-free viewing. Chief Manufacturing Inc.’s new CM8 Automated Tilt Mount offers a slick solution. All you have to do is fasten your screen to the Tilt Mount, attach it to the wall, and push a button. From a nearly flush-to-the-wall position, your screen will move down and out to your preferred position. Push the button again, and it moves back against the wall, making adjustments as easy as rolling down a power window.
Contact: Chief Manufacturing Inc., Savage, MN, 800-582-6480, www.chiefmfg.com


Badge holders may be necessary at trade shows, but pinning one on a shirt can leave unsightly holes. With the Magname Badging System, two strong, tiny magnets hold an ID badge or a card pouch with nary a mark left on clothing. And unlike lanyards, the magnetic system won’t leave you feeling like you’re carrying the weight of the world around your neck. Simply place one of the magnets on the inside of your shirt, and position the other magnet along with the attached badge on the outside. The Magname comes in three colors, and custom colors can be created for large orders.
Contact: Kleertech Inc., Fenton, MO, 877-552-2343, www.kleertech.com

Freshen up the look of your company’s modular exhibit with the Shell-Clad graphics system from Facet Marketing International. A 1-inch-wide by 32-inch-long plastic extrusion, the Shell-Clad slides into the connector joint of many existing modular systems. Then, the system’s graphics are attached to the extrusions with hook-and-loop fasteners, allowing you to use seamless or wrap-around graphics with ease.
Contact: Facet International Marketing, Plymouth, MI, 734-453-3500, www.shell-cladnorthamerica.com
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PowerPoint presentations can be a bit of a yawn, but with the Get Feedback software program the audience takes an active role. Get Feedback works with a PowerPoint presentation system and handheld keypads to capture, compile, and display audience responses in real time, letting the presenter adjust the presentation based on responses.
Contact: Meridia Audience Response, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 610-260-6800, www.meridiaars.com

Turn your PDA or smart phone into a back-up computer in your booth with Progressive Gifts & Incentives’ Silicone Keyboard. The flat and flexible keyboard can be hooked up to a PDA using the included USB plug or PS/2 adapter, allowing you and your staffers the luxury of a full-sized keyboard without the hassle of lugging a computer into your booth. Available in six colors, the keyboard can be rolled up and stored in your bag or pocket, is waterproof, and can be cleaned with a damp cloth or disinfectant spray. As an added bonus, the keyboard can be branded with your company name and logo, making it an unusual, but useful, giveaway.
Contact: Progressive Gifts & Incentives, Malvern, PA, 888-557-2708, www.pgiproducts.com

Weighing less than 10 pounds, Accenta Inc.’s new AdStand is a free-standing, double-sided signage display. Made of cardboard and ABS, a recyclable plastic, the AdStand ships in a flat package and sets up in less than five minutes. The standard, double-sided ellipse display comes in 20-by-70-inch and 20-by-30-inch sizes, but custom sizes can also be ordered. The cardboard and ABS plastic structure is recyclable, making it a Green signage choice to boot.
Contact: Accenta Inc., Largo, FL, 888-675-4500, www.accenta.com
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