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The popular Expand QuickScreen 3 has been updated!

The original Expand QuickScreen 3 with a removable graphics cassette, just got better.

We are proud to present this new upgraded version of our classic retractable display. 

From now on, you will find that it comes with a new top profile, telescopic pole and clear end caps and accents.

 

The telescopic pole makes set up easier and you now have the ability to alter the height of your image from 63"- 88 5/8" (160-225cm).

PLEASE NOTE: The Mini Expand QuickScreen 3 (19 11/16" wide x 70 7/8" high) will also have the transparent end caps and accent pieces however will NOT include a telescopic pole since the telescopic pole will not fit in the bag. The profile (with hook) will also remain on this mini version.

Expand QuickScreen 3

With its unique removable graphic cassette, this is our most popular retractable display

Choose a color to match your image - it is available in seven different colors. Its attractive and unique design adds an extra dimension of exclusivity, which thereby strengthens the impact of your message. When your image needs to be altered, it can easily be replaced by a new one with our patented removable graphic cassette. The new telescopic pole allows for flexibility in the height of your message.

·  Available in 7 colors - choose one to match your image

·   Unique shape and design

·   Patented removable graphic cassette

·    No support foot needed

 

See more pictures of the Expand QuickScreen 3 by going to our website: http://www.expandmedia.com/web/ExpandQuickScreen3us.aspx

Expand offers a NEW, Shipping Case with Wheels

We are happy to offer a NEW, Flat Shipping Case which holds a variety of Expand retractable and non-retractable displays (33 7/16" wide displays and smaller). This black, flat case has two spring loaded carry handles; one on the long side and one on the short side. This case also has built in wheels to make transporting your displays easy. Tightly secure the case with the two, adjustable, nylon straps. This shipping case is NOT covered under our limited lifetime warranty.

Sizes:
Exterior Dimensions: 40 3/4" long, 22 3/4" deep & an adjustable height of 6 3/4" to 8".
Interior Dimensions: 39" long, 19 1/4" wide" & an adjustable height of 5 1/2" to 6 3/4".

Weight:
The empty case weighs 20 lbs.

Contents shown above: (1) Expand MediaScreen 1, (1) Expand QuickScreen 3 and (1) Expand MediaScreen 2. Some other combinations of displays this case will hold are:
- (8) Expand MediaScreen 1
- (8) Expand QuickScreen 1
- (5) Expand QuickScreen 3
- (4) Expand MediaScreen 4

Launch of the Expand MonitorStand

Expand is proud to announce a new product for the multimedia and displays markets, the Expand MonitorStand.

Expand MonitorStand

LCD screens are a whole new type of media within portable displays and with the Expand MonitorStand you can join this marketing revolution. By combining printed and moving images, you will strengthen your message and image. 

The Expand MonitorStand can be used in three ways:
- As a freestanding monitor holder
- Completely integrated with the Expand 2000
- Partially integrated with the Expand 2000

 

When the product is used with Expand 2000, the panels are cut to fit the foot and the monitor. The pole has a channel where you can easily hide the cables and wires. Please note: an LCD monitor is not included and this product is not designed for plasma monitors.  We recommend LCD monitors with screens 32” and smaller.

Sizes & Weights:
Foot Height x Diameter:
3 15/16" x 23 1/4"
(100 mm x 590 mm)

Pole Height:
48 1/16", 68 7/8" & 76 3/4" 
(122 cm, 175 cm, 195 cm)

Weights:
Pole: 6.2 lbs - 9.25 lbs (2,8-4,2 kg)
Foot + adaptors + fastening device: 28.2 lbs (12,8 kg)

 

The pole is made in aluminium and the foot in cast iron with chrome accents. To see more pictures and learn more, please click here read more about the Expand MonitorStand.

Portable Displays - They aren't just for trade shows anymore!

WHAT IS A PORTABLE DISPLAY? Portable displays are the wave of the future and a great alternative to large, heavy, bulky modular displays. Imagine pulling your trade show booth out of the trunk of your car and setting it up within minutes at your event. And I am not talking about a poster taped to the back of your booth with some literature scattered on the table. I am talking about a high quality, elegant, display stand with large, colorful graphics. Portable display systems are designed to hold and display your message, whatever that message may be. These systems can range from non-retractable displays, right on through to fabric murals and pop-ups. Being portable means they are lightweight, easy to move and can be set up and taken down (usually without a ladder or tools) in minutes. Since many of these items live a strenuous life in the trade show world with less than gentle handling, it is worth spending a little extra money on a display that offers a lifetime warranty. By choosing the right portable display system, you have made an investment that can last a lifetime. Your wallet and customers will thank you in the long run. When it comes to portable displays, you really get what you pay for.

WHAT ABOUT GRAPHICS? Many can also hold or protect your graphics in storage and transports like many of the retractable displays on the market. Depending on your display, exhibit space and your budget, portable displays are customizable. When it is time for a new image, message or promotion, simply bring the hardware to your graphics provider and have them mount your new graphic.

Beyond the show floor - how do you use the portable displays?

It is a common misconception that portable displays are only used for trade shows. Displays are showing up in areas outside of the exhibit hall - in locations that are considered outside of the tradeshow box. Some locations that might surprise you are military recruiting offices, automotive/motorcycle/boat dealerships and showrooms, real estate offices and open houses and pharmaceutical sales and even in hospitals. The bottom line is that every business has a message they must convey, so why not use a portable display that is affordable and easy to set up.

Offer your insight into new, different and off the cuff ways you have seen or used your portable displays beyond the exhibit hall.

Expand Launches a new width of the Expand MediaScreen XL

We are happy to announce the launch of a new width of the Expand MediaScreen XL. This new width, 39 3/8" (100cm), allows a user to use (3) Expand MediaScreen XL displays side by side in a 10 foot space. This new width has the same great features as the original 47 1/4" (120cm) wide display and will fit in our Expand PodiumBox. This extra tall, "Display in a Box" will allow the user to easily wheel their message into an event and set up in less than 10 minutes.

 

 

 

Join two or more displays with a simple "click"   

Expand’s patented magnetic connector is located at each end of the top profile. It allows you to join several displays with a simple “click”, to create an even larger backdrop.

Read more about the Expand MediaScreen XL

Launch of the Expand DisplayTunnel

2008-06-01

Expand is proud to announce a new product to our outdoor line of displays, the Expand DisplayTunnel.

Expand DisplayTunnel
The Expand DisplayTunnel is an effective medium to attract extra attention at any outdoor event. This portable outdoor display is ideal for events and marketing campaigns in all kinds of environments. The Expand DisplayTunnel has a unique spring construction, which allows the product to virtually unfold itself once you take it out of the bag. You pull it back together in a few simple operations – it does not get any easier than this!

Unique Spring Construction
The Expand DisplayTunnel is built around a unique spring construction. The tunnel shaped spring is very powerful and unfolds automatically when you take it out of the bag – you do not even need to set it up by yourself. Expand DisplayTunnel contains no loose parts and does not require mounting.

Image Printed on Fabric
Your image is printed on durable, flag, fabric that is stretched out to a completely smooth surface when the product is unfolded. There are two methods for storing the Expand DisplayTunnel: Either leave the printed graphic panel attached to the frame/spring construction, collapse both the display and graphic panel and store it in the bag. The other option is to simply install the graphic panel once the display is unfolded, and prior to storage, slide the graphic panel off and store the display and graphic in the nylon bag seperately.

Bag for Easy Transportation
This product is very compact when folded. It is delivered in a black, padded nylon bag that is very easy to transport and carry with you.

Ground Stakes
Expand DisplayTunnel comes with six ground stakes. They are used to prevent the product from overturning in windy conditions and for stability on surfaces such as snow or grass. The ground stakes are inserted into the loops that are sewn onto the fabric.

Sizes
Width: 24 7/16" (62 cm)
Height: 22 13/16" (58 cm)
Length: 78 3/4" (200 cm)

Weight
Product incl. graphic panel and bag: 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) 

 

Some suggested uses for the Expand DisplayTunnel are listed below. This is an abbreviated list and are not limited to these ideas below.

 

Outdoor Sporting Events and Locations such as:
• Marathons and Races  • Golf Courses and Tournaments
• Baseball Stadiums  • Football Stadiums  • Race Tracks

Other Locations such as:
• Car Shows and Races  • Boat, Car and Motorcycle Dealerships
• Charity Events  • Corporate Events  • New Product Launches  • Grand Openings

To see more pictures and learn more, please click here to read more about the Expand DisplayTunnel.

Launch of Expand GreenScreen

2008-04-22

Expand is proud to announce a new offering to our green line of products, the Expand GreenScreen

Expand GreenScreen

In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Week, Expand is proud to announce a new offering to our green line of products. Our new Expand GreenScreen is a display that is completely recyclable. This kit is composed of a retractable display, graphic panel and carrying box. The graphic panel is printed on biodegradable PVC material with eco-solvent inks. This graphic panel is mounted into a retractable banner stand that is made out of recyclable aluminum and is also reusable. This display comes with an easy-to-carry cardboard box for simple transportation and storage. An optional, reusable, nylon carry bag can also be purchased.

Our products are reusable and offer a lifetime warranty, so purchasing products from Expand, helps our planet by reducing the need for throw away, low quality displays. It also offers your customer the option of reusing their display for a new message or recycling their display. If your customer’s old Expand display becomes unwanted or unloved, send it back to us and we will recycle your old Expand display free of charge.

This eco-friendly display package is offered with an aluminum retractable display, clamping profile, a biodegradable print (33 7/16" wide by 78 3/4") and cardboard carrying box. The article number for this Recyclable Display Package is: Expand GreenScreen.
 



Choose the green alternative to portable display systems. View our environmental policy by clicking here to read more.

 

Sell on Quality not price - keep your customers happy - make more money doing it!

I wanted to share some experiences in how to sell quality and peace of mind rather than price in the portable display business; keeping customers happy and making more money in the process.

Everybody wants a good deal, not necessarily the cheapest, but the best value overall. This is true for consumer business but also very much true in the B2B business of selling portable displays. Most Expand International’s resellers represent low-cost products along with the quality Expand product line and there is a place in the market for both.

We have found that if presented correctly most customers will choose an Expand product over one who’s main attribute is a low price – and here is why;

-         Piece-of-mind. What will it cost to go to an event and have a display fail?

-         US Life-time warranty – from a company that can back it up

-         3-million dollar product liability insurance; Expand has never had a claim, but just in case

-         National and Global presence if users travel with the display, and that is after all the idea

-         Expand has it own manufacturing – you can go visit! Ask low end suppliers just for reference. Some don’t even have an office in the US     

-         To save you time and money Expand has stock on both the east and west coast

-         Expand’s manufacturing is ISO certified by TUV, and our certificate is on our website.

-         Expand has an Environmental policy, a Quality Policy and a Labor policy based on the United Nations recommendations. Any responsible corporate customer will see the value in that. Just follow the news and you will know why.

-         Same day shipping even on most large quantities.

-         Expand have made and sold over 1 million displays – we see that as proof of many happy repeat customers.