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advanced exhibit methods
3000 south croddy way
santa ana, california 92704
714.513.1900 fax714.556.8781
1.800.U.EXHIBIT

Advanced Exhibit Methods (AEM) has been helping trade show exhibitors of all sizes create high-impact, attention-getting exhibits for more than 15 years. From 10' pop-ups to 3500 square foot custom modular islands, AEM creates exhibits that stand out and get you noticed.

Our convenient Orange County location enables us to easily service trade shows in the bustling Anaheim, Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego Convention Centers, as well as nationwide.

If you are looking for a trade show exhibit that makes a statement look no further than Advanced Exhibit Methods.
Contact: design@advancedexhibitmethods.com
Dear Exhibitors:

As the New Year begins, we prepare to go forth and help you battle the trade show dragons. These nasty creatures can take many forms: conflicting show schedules; damaged graphics; missing hardware; lost freight; surly labor crews and many others.
In the next few months, with war looming on the horizon, shipping logistics will become the most potent of evil foes. AEM stands ready to help you defeat the dragons, rescue your exhibits and save your sanity.

Please call upon us with any request or if you'd like us to address a specific topic in our newsletters. Your request is our command.

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Two Key Words That Ma
y Save Your Life--Prioritize and Organize

It's no secret that organization is the key to simplifying your daily tasks, but the same is also true for those specialty tasks that require a little more attention, trade shows for example.

In an environment where rush charges and overcharges run rampant, it is imperative that you have a well-organized system that allows you to recognize and differentiate between them all.

  • Prioritize. By prioritizing your shows first by date, then by importance, and knowing which shows you'd like to attend at least 6 months in advance, you can greatly reduce unnecessary and unexpected costs.
  • Order show services well in advance. Most of the time discounts are offered to exhibitors who order their services early.
  • Keep all of your costs in one place. Pay all of your show services with one credit account this way you can quickly check over the show charges to make sure everything is in order.
  • Compare your receipts with your credit card statements to make sure that you haven't been charged more than once for the same service and that there are no unauthorized charges.
  • Repair it quickly. If your booth requires repairs, order the repairs when the booth returns from the show it was damaged at, not right before it leaves for the next show.
  • Use vendors and shipping agents that have trade show experience. This business is a little bit different than just moving freight and requires a lot of attention. Working with companies that understand this will save you hours of unnecessary phone calls.
  • Sometimes it's better to rent. Compare the costs before you ship all of your properties from one side of the world to the other. This is especially relevant to flooring and heavy exhibits.

If your company attends more than two or three shows in a year, and this isn't your primary job function, it would probably serve your company very well to allow your exhibit house to handle your show services. They are experienced and prepared to deal with any complications that may arise.

No matter who takes care of the handling and logistics of your trade shows though, remember the "Budget Battles" are won and lost in the details.

If you have any specific questions about how to make your exhibiting experiences go more smoothly, you may e-mail them to info@advancedexhibitmethods.com

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Here are a few tips from the experts on how to treat your feet when you're working (or walking) those grueling trade show floors:

1. Wear comfortable shoes. No, not your tennies, and not those deck shoes that you've had since college. Your shoes should be clean and well kept, but make sure they're broken in and very comfortable. Avoid wearing brand new shoes and make sure you can't feel the seams from your socks. If you can feel it, it'll probably leave an unwanted souvenir by way of a blister.

2. Bring extra shoes to the show floor. By changing your shoes midday, you'll relieve much of the stress on your feet and lower back, especially if the shoes have a different size heel.

3. Take an aspirin or ibuprofen in the morning. This will help ward off any swelling that may occur during the day. Remember that prevention is always the best remedy.

4. Reward your feet. They've probably worked the hardest. Start my soaking your feet in warm soapy water and give them a light scrub. Rinse them in cold water, and before you go to bed massage them with some pleasantly scented lotion and put on some warm comfy socks. If your feet are especially tired, replace the scented lotion with BenGay or IcyHot; your feet will be good as new by morning.

20'x20' island exhibit with 3-16' towers that protrude from 3-8' tall double sided backlit kiosks. Three backlit headers hang from towers. Includes shipping crates and 2 custom reception counters. Originally purchased for 70k

Asking price: Best offer

For more information, please contact:
sales@advancedexhibitmethods.com

10' x 20' in-line exhibit with black laminate, 2 backlit headers, and a double-sided backlit bridge header. Also includes 3 slotwall panels and 2 alcove counters with locking storage.

Asking price: Best offer

For more information, please contact:
sales@advancedexhibitmethods.com

10' x 20' in-line exhibit. Black laminate.

Asking price: Best offer

For more information, please contact:
sales@advancedexhibitmethods.com

Nimlok Modular, blueberry Tempo fabric.
3 backlit panels, 1 backlit header.
This booth ships in 2 crates (included)

Asking price: $3,000

For more information, please contact:
sales@advancedexhibitmethods.com

Panelflex, gray Tempo fabric.
7 down lights and free standing counter
Ships in 2 Anvil cases (included)

Asking price: $2,000

For more information, please contact:
sales@advancedexhibitmethods.com

 
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