Holiday Staff Picture Photo Hunt: Can You Spot the Differences?

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Adler Display Studios Staff Favorite Childhood Gifts

12 Months, 12 Displays: A look back at the projects that highlighted 2014

Work Begins on Custom Trade Show Exhibit for Sea Watch International

Sea Watch International, a seafood company based in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, has been a major supplier of clams for more than 35 years. As a regular attendee of the Seafood Expo North America, a three-day seafood exposition that is the largest in the country, Sea Watch needed a booth that would stand out on floor and have the functionality to serve its finest seafood recipes. Preparations have begun to complete the booth for the next expo beginning on March 15, 2015.

A rendering of the booth for Sea Watch International shows
the custom-built light house and full-working kitchen.

Testimonial: RTKL

Steven Norris
RTKL

Why did you choose Adler Display?

Project Solution. Our usual vendor couldn't achieve the sustainable/green display solution that was required. Adler could.

4 Questions for Defining Trade Show Success

Your company is gearing up for its annual trade show event. Of course you want to be successful this year–but have you defined what trade show success means to you? It’s hard to find success without clearly outlining your goals and expectations. While some companies want sales leads others simply want to be seen as an industry-leader among their competition. Here are some things to consider when defining what trade show success means to you:

Five Things to Include in Your Next Sports-Related Display

From hall of fame exhibits to athletic donor recognition signage, numerous schools and organizations create athletic displays honoring outstanding teams and their achievements. We reviewed a variety of sports-related displays from the past year and compiled a list of five things to include in your next athletics display. Let the games begin!

1. Special Achievements: Whether your team won the division championship or achieved something a little quirkier, like a hat trick, building a display to commemorate the event is a great way to remember and honor these special achievements.

Adler Branches Out With Tree House Themed Library Environment

Creating themed environments requires imagination and attention to detail—a specialty of Adler Display Studios. Ron Adler was extremely pleased when a request was made earlier this year for a tree house themed play area in the children’s section of the Mount Airy Branch of Carroll County Public Libraries. In 2010 Adler Display built a train themed children’s section for The Westminster Branch.

Testimonial: Adventist World Radio

Testimonial: Adventist World Radio, Shelley Nolan Freesland

Testimonial: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Baltimore Polytechnic Institue
Jennifer

Why did you choose Adler Display?

Design. We had two companies present designs for our timeline project and we felt Adler's design best represented our school and the program.

Timeline Displays Reveal Great Moments and Achievements

Timeline displays are a great way to show the evolution of a company, organization or school and its important products, services, events and leaders. They capture the organization’s ability to stay ahead amidst changing times in history.

Adler Display Studios Timeline Display

Fabric Trade Show Displays Offer Impressive Benefits

The long list of benefits offered by tension fabric displays makes it easy to understand why they are the current craze in trade show exhibits, and may be here to stay. From light weight, easy to set up structures to rich colors, seamless graphics and wrinkle-free material, choosing a fabric display is a smart decision for your next trade show appearance.

Fabric Trade Show Displays Offer Impressive Benefits

Adler Display is Hiring: Custom Project Manager

Adler Display Studios designs and fabricates innovative, creative and quality-oriented exhibits.  We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations. We maintain the highest standards to create quality exhibits including design, fabrication, installation and customer service.

Adler Display is looking to hire a full-time Custom Project Manager.

Police Museum Honors 61 Years of Bravery, Dedication and Sacrifice

On July 27, 2014 Howard County Police Department celebrated the grand opening of the new Howard County Police Museum in Ellicott City, Maryland. As the designer and fabricator of the museum exhibits, Adler Display was pleased to join in the opening celebration of this historic museum.

The new museum is dedicated to showing the bravery, dedication and sacrifices of the men and women of the police department. “We are proud of the Howard County Department and the key role it has played in this community,” Police Chief William McMahon said in a statement. “We believe that preserving our past is an important part of protecting our future.”

Recognizing Achievements and Certifications

University of MD Circle of Discovery

Achievement and certification displays create a sense of pride and help keep morale high among students, members and employees. These recognition displays are a great way to reinforce and reward, while also motivating, great performance. They communicate the efforts of individuals to the entire company, school or organization, and can be easily updated as achievements grow. Whether showcasing program certificates or recognizing sales goals, achievement and certification displays show that your organization values hard work.

Here are some things to consider when creating an achievement/certification display:

When 'Thank You' Isn't Enough

Each year Americans give billions of dollars in donations to support universities, schools, hospitals, religious groups, companies and non-profit organizations. These donations are vital to making countless programs and services available. They fund all kinds of projects—from new buildings and equipment to research, education and health services. Finding a way to properly thank these generous donors can be a difficult task.

Testimonial: August Lang & Husack

Wayne
August Lang & Husack

Why did you choose Adler Display?
Project Solution. We were looking for a certain style that we have seen from Adler before.

Are interactive touch screen displays reliable?

Interactive touch screen displays are more popular than ever in both trade show and permanent displays. When building these displays, it is important to find a reliable media player.

Mount Saint Joseph Interactive Touchscreen Display

Trade Show Trends: Design & Materials, Technology, Marketing

Research indicates exhibiting at trade shows remains a worthwhile investment in 2014. (Read more about this topic and get statistics in our recent post: Is trade show marketing worth it?) While trade shows have been around for decades, there are new trends to help attract attendees to your booth and measure your experience.  Here are new trends in trade show design and materials, technology and marketing:

Reception Desk Brings Upscale Look & Feel

Project: Reception Desk for Dr. Kalyani, Ophthalmologist

This project was a referral from local architect Arium AE, located in Columbia MD.  Dr. Kalyani is a Ophthalmologist with extensive training that includes the most modern techniques of cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery.  He gives talks at national meetings and has authored numerous articles.  His new practice is located in Arundel Mills, in a very upscale, modern commercial office space.  Dr. Kalyani's vision for his reception desk was one that projected an upscale image, was more like furniture, and movable should he relocate in the future.

Testimonial: Tracy Anadale, VoxPop Communications, LLC

Why did you choose Adler Display?

Customer Service. One of our principals had good experiences with Adler in the past when he worked for another company, and he recommended Adler.

How well was your project managed from concept to completion?

Excellent. No complaints whatsoever. The customer service was stellar: friendly, quick response times, very professional and oriented toward problem-solving. We had a short time frame that was met with no problem, and the quality and service were impressive both to us and to our client.

Is trade show marketing worth it?

Absolutely! There is no better value for your marketing dollar. Here are some statistics to prove it from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR):

• Trade shows are the premiere source of buying information and 50% of the leads at a show are closed without a sales call

How much will the display cost?

Question: How much?

What a loaded question that is! Price is dependent on so many variables and we need to gather a lot of information up front in order to quote a job. Many times our customers think we can quote a number off the top of our head, or turn a number around really quick. But since almost all of our work is original, one-of-a-kind displays, we have to think through a job from start to installation to quote it. Some items that go into quoting a project:

Testimonial: Laura Cooper, IBM/DoD

Laura Cooper
IBM/DoD

Why did you choose Adler Display?

Relationship. I'm working with the CACI graphics group in Pittsburgh. They recommended you.

How well was your project managed from concept to completion?

Excellent. Great service -- from providing ideas about what was possible to completion of the project. And you were fast.

Adler Display Welcomes Woody Smith, Chief of Operations

We are excited to announce the addition of Woody Smith, our new Chief of Operations. He will be leading the team with expertise in marketing, operations and finance to improve efficiency in providing outstanding products of the highest quality. He joins the team with an impressive resume of past positions including CEO at Apogee Designs, SVP at Morgan Stanley/Legg Mason, Director/GM at FCC Environmental, Mennen, Plant Manager at Noxell Corporation and Manager at Proctor & Gamble.

Grand Slam for Owings Mills Baltimore Co Public Library

Adler Celebrates 2nd Museum Opening of 2014: Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball

On Thursday, March 27, the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball held a grand opening to celebrate its new permanent home in the Owings Mills Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library.  This marked a very special day for Adler Display and those who worked tirelessly to make the dream of Hubert V. Simmons a reality.

Testimonial: Carol Atwood, PGAMA

Carol Atwood
PGAMA

Why did you choose Adler Display?

Relationship. We have used Adler for this same project for many years and they know our needs without us ever having to say a word.

Testimonial: Randy Stevens, St. Timothy's School

Randy Stevens

St. Timothy's School

Why did you choose Adler Display? 

Design. I had worked with Adler on a previous project and they did a great job with design. I believe they are especially skilled at listening to what I am seeking and translating that into great design.

Does Your Lobby Make a Strong Impression?

With increasing noise in the marketplace, companies in today’s world need to take advantage of every opportunity to communicate their brands, values and missions. Creating a lobby area that embraces this idea can wow potential customers from the moment they walk through your doors.

Branded lobby environments do not only create a strong impression on customers. Studies have shown that the atmosphere of a workplace impacts overall productivity and satisfaction. Designing a lobby that emphasizes your corporate mission and philosophy sends a strong and cohesive message about your brand to employees as well.

Adler Display recently completed a corporate lobby project for Ventura Solutions, Inc. The company needed a modern, high-tech looking environment for its new office. Adler Display designed and fabricated the new office from top to bottom to create a branded environment, including an impact logo, mission/vision graphics and a custom-built reception desk inspired by the shape of the V in the Ventura logo. The design included custom office furniture, a built-out video wall, industry-related graphics, cubbies for mail, and custom-built countertops.

Shine the Light on Your Past

Does your organization have an interesting history? Are you proud of where you came from? Adding a company timeline to your office is a great way to show customers how your company started, honor founding members, and celebrate achievements along the way. 

Displays: Permanent vs. Portable (Trade Show)

Similarities

It’s all about the message -- whether a display is for your trade show or permanent facility. Adler Display provides outstanding quality, customer service and attention to detail on all displays, with the goal of conveying the customer’s message as effectively as possible. 

Stay Relevant in Your Industry

Attending your industry’s trade show can be vital for your business. Trade shows offer opportunities for potential customers to interact with your brand, products, and staff, while keeping you current on new innovations and competitors’ activities. Attending a trade show is a serious commitment, often requiring travel expenses, time, staffing, planning and more. This is why it’s so important to capitalize on the opportunity and put your company’s best foot forward.  One of your biggest, if not the biggest, selling tools for making an impact with your brand is your trade show booth. Fortunately, there are numerous unique and exciting trade show booth designs and configurations to showcase your company.