Desktop Banner Stands

Professional display material is critical in order to communicate the right message and professional image to your customers at an event or show.

All too frequently, I visit conferences and exhibitions and see companies who have gone to great lengths in order to create a professional looking backdrop display for their stand and then spoiled it by writing a scruffy looking A4 sign and sticking it on a table!

If you need to create some free standing signage perhaps to provide technical information about a product or to provide pricing or a special ‘exhibition offer’ then you can consider one of our range of desktop banner stands.

Desktop banner stands are a great way of displaying small format printed material at A4 or A3 size and are lightweight, free standing and above all professional! We have just expanded our range of desktop display stands to include 4 different models.

Our best selling unit is the Breeze desktop banner stand which is a mini version of a traditional floor standing banner stand. The print simply winds down into the base under tension when you are not using it! We also have three different tensioned banner stands that are available in sizes from A4 through to a larger 380mm x 680mm desktop banner stand as is the case with the new Senator banner stand model.

As well as for use at exhibitions and shows, desktop banner stands can be used for point of sale displays in retail locations and shops.

For information on our new range of desktop banner stands, please visit our website at www.printdesigns.com and search under the category banner stands / desktop banner stands.

angel banner stands

Printdesigns have created a brand new design for a cost effective desktop display stand. Available at A4 or A3 size, we have named the product the Angel Banner Stand.

The product is formed from one single piece of expanded PVC which makes it incredibly lightweight (less than 80 grams) for the A4 version of the stand and therefore ideally suited for mass marketing campaigns where the units can be despatched flat-packed in hard-backed envelopes cost-effectively.

The Angel banner stand uses tension on the printed panel in order that it sits as flat as possible over the framework. The stand will accept a variety of substrates including PVC, tear resistant paper, polyester and also fabrics for a unique, modern appearance.

The Angel desktop banner stand is a welcome alternative to traditional desktop roller banners which contain moving parts and can become damaged easily. The stand is also a good alternative when compared to acrylic type poster holders that are very fragile.

For the traveling exhibitor or sales representative, our new desktop banner can be dropped into a document wallet or briefcase and assembled in seconds.

For larger orders, the stand can be produced in a variety of colours and bespoke sizes.

The design of the Angel banner stand is unique and the design is patent pending.

For more information or product enquiries, contact Printdesigns on 01785 224055

Many suppliers provide very little information about the product and the materials used in the manufacture and consequently it is all too easy for a customer to purchase a product which could suffer some of the problems shown below.

Problem 1 – Leaning Banner Stands

Leaning in a roller banner is caused by one of two things but both issues are related to the thickness of the aluminum used in the mechanism being insufficient in order to support the print. In the example below, we see a banner stand which is used in a department store. The banner is leaning forwards at quite a severe angle. We can see that the pole is bending rather like a banana because the metal is too thin. A similar problem can exist whereby the base casing of the stand can also flex, once again because the metal is too thin.

Problem 2 – Curling Edges

Sometimes, suppliers will print graphics onto materials that are not ideally suited for use on a roller banner. When these materials are subjected to variations in temperature, the material will curl which looks unsightly. In this example, the banner looks to have been printed onto a polypropylene material of some description. You can see the edges of the stand are curling backwards so it has a negative effect on the look of the artwork. You can also see that the support pole is bending over because the thin metal cannot support the downward force of the spring in the base, combined with the weight of the material itself.

Problem 3 – Cheap material = Prints that tear

In this shot you can see that the print has started to tear in the top left hand corner of the graphic. It makes the display look tatty when viewed in the flesh more so than it looks in this picture.

The stand uses a toprail whereby the print is wrapped around a loop and the loop has caused the material to tear under stress. If a stronger material was used then the tear would not have formed. Our stands are printed onto tear resistant material and use a top rail that clamps the material rather than wrapping it around a rod which can eventually cause the material to tear.

This tear will get bigger until the print eventually becomes detached from the top rail entirely then the stand will be useless.

Choosing your roller banner supplier carefully will ensure that the product you buy will provide reliable use and best value for money and can avoid problems like the above.

Look how much this banner stand is leaning over. It's because the pole and base are made from thin metal that is flexing

Wrong materials = curling banner stand

cheap material and bad stand design causes tearing on print

With a roller banner, the cassette that holds the print has to be slightly wider and it means that if you sit several banners on the floor with the casings touching edge to edge then you will always have a small gap in-between the prints.

For some people a small gap is not a problem but for those customers who want to have a continuous image without any gaps in-between, roller banners would not be the right product.

There are a few banners on the market that can be joined together to create a larger backwall and the best product is the Twist banner stand. It uses strong magnets on the rear edge of the print and by attaching equivalent magnetic bars over the joins, the prints are pulled tightly together.

Other systems use magnets but the joins are always weak and the stands easily knocked apart so we cannot recommend them.

It is possible to buy roller banner stands very cost effectively. In fact, we sell budget banner stands for less than £40 each.

If you are looking for a product like the Twist stand then the costs are considerably more at over £200 per stand. It is important to highlight however that there is a vast difference in the quality of the products.

If you want to find out more about Twist banner stands, you can visit our website and we have attached a link to the product page. http://www.printdesigns.com/15-twist-banner-stands

If there is anything else we can help with, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

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The last few Months have been very busy here and we have all been working hard to ensure that orders for portable exhibition pop up stands have been despatched as promised and on time for delivery to our customers for use at important exhibitions and events.

November looks like it will be a very busy Month too with several large orders underway….

We have some exciting projects coming up in the next couple of weeks including producing the point of sale material for the BBC’s Children In Need campaign 2010! We have already produced over 400 large format prints and banners to promote the event and we are currently working on a series of standup cut-outs of Pudsey which will be going on display at Television Centre next week.

Thanks for reading.

Printdesigns Team

The acrylic or PVC poster and cardholders come in a variety of shapes depending on their function, if your poster is accompanying a roller banner stand, a wall mounted or hanging poster holder can complement the graphic design with either a matching image or offer up an alternative image for your business. Both ranges of poster holders can be ordered in sizes A1 to A8, so whether you’re exhibiting in a huge space or corner of the local town hall, Print Designs have the solution for you.

Many exhibitors offer out pamphlets and information leaflets during conventions; a smart and tidy way to show table visitors what you have to offer is by using one of Print Designs acrylic or PVC cardholders. Available in menu format so potential clients can see every page clearly, if you’re feeling experimental there is also the ‘toblerone’ shaped cardholder which displays three sided leaflets clearly and safely.

It is important when exhibiting your services and business that your potential clients know who you are; you’re exhibition stand clearly states who you are as a company, however when having a one to one meeting with, a more personal touch is needed. Visitors can identify you easily with the horizontal name card holders available from Print Design, the name cards are equally essential when more than one representative is at the exhibition. Not only will clients identify you but will be able to distinguish the roles in which you play within the business. The cardholders come in packs of 10 and are made from a tough clear acrylic.

To view the entire exhibition essentials range, or to establish which display stand suits your exhibition needs the most; visit www.printdesigns.com where the online catalogue is available to view. Alternatively you can call the team on 01785 224055 to speak to an advisor.

About Print Designs: Print Designs Limited was established in 1999 as a specialist company dealing in wide format digital printing and portable presentation solutions. Over the course of the last ten years, they have grown to become one of the leading companies concerning exhibition stands and bespoke printing services within the UK.

The classic roller banner stand has been modified to suit the outdoor world with Print Designs outdoor banner stands; the weatherproof, extra durable display stands can withstand UV damage and, in preparation for a traditional British summer, water damage. For simple transportation from fete to fete, the outdoor pop-up-display is a lightweight alternative to carrying various amounts of poles, clips and weights around. Available in all shapes and sizes, the pop-up-stands can be purchased in bulk to create a big impact on any outdoor exhibition.

If your display will be taken to one of this summer upcoming festivals, the new display tunnel exhibition stand is an uncommon and extremely effective advertising method. The spring construction ensures quick and easy erection, with a simple fold mechanism for demounting. “The display tunnel is also an ideal solution for family based exhibition events, the shape teamed with a vibrant design will be sure to catch everyone’s eye” says Mark Jackson, director at Print Designs.

Exhibition accessories can cut into a budget, and Print Designs offer a simple, effective advertising method for those businesses on a smaller budget in the shape of the classic A-Board. Used in advertising for hundreds of years, “it will guarantee your product or service is spotted without resorting to circus acts or TV advertising”. The A-Board display stand’s shape and size also allows for ease of transportation.

To create the perfect outdoor display this summer visit; www.printdesigns.com

About Print Designs: Print Designs Limited was established in 1999 as a specialist company dealing in wide format digital printing and portable presentation solutions. Over the course of the last ten years, they have grown to become one of the leading companies concerning exhibition stands and bespoke printing services within the UK.

The roller banner stands from Printdesigns are one of the most popular banner stands available on today’s market. They are simple to use and can advertise business both efficiently and cheaply; they work by winding the printed panel into a base which contains a spring-tensioned roller mechanism.

The roller banner stand comes complete with display pole and storage casing. When the time comes for displaying the banner stand; simply attach the graphic to the pole supplied and the display is complete. The roller banner stands are a great solution for both budget exhibitions and exhibitions that attract a high volume of traffic.

The material for the roller banner stands are printed in high definition six hundred gsm blackout material and is class one fire rated; which makes the stands suitable for use in all shopping centres and exhibition halls around the UK. Printdesigns products are printed using environmentally- friendly UV print process, leaving no nasty odours or harmful VOC’s.

In addition to the incredible offer from Printdesigns, the company stock a wide range of other banner stands at outstanding prices. Each banner stand model comes with a twelve month warranty. Every product sold by Printdesigns also comes with their price guarantee; if customers can find a better price for the same quality products, Printdesigns will happily beat it!

For more information or to browse the catalogue; visit the website on www.printdesigns.com

About Print Designs: Print Designs Limited was established in 1999 as a specialist company dealing in wide format digital printing and portable presentation solutions. Over the course of the last ten years, they have grown to become one of the leading companies concerning exhibition stands and bespoke printing services within the UK.

Launched in 2009, the popular roller banner has proved successful with consumers who are in need of budget friendly exhibition stands. With one of the most simple assembly techniques available (no tools required) and available in both 1.5 metre and 2 metre width; this offer is the perfect time to purchase the roller banner.

Thanks to the massive twenty five per cent discount offered by Printdesigns, the roller banner stands both wider and cheaper than another consumer favourite: the 2×3 metre curved pop up stand. The roller banner is perfect for graphic support; it uses twin support poles and a durable roller base mechanism. The banner also sports stylish and attractive chrome-finished fold-out feet for added stability.

Mark Thompson, spokesperson for Printdesigns says “the roller banner allows exhibitionists to create a large display for a fraction of the price of a pop-up display stand, the banner is perfect for art exhibitions, or exhibitions displaying larger graphic designs”

In addition to the quality stand; the price includes a padded zip-up carry case and a full colour graphic printed from your supplied artwork using UV cured ink. All roller banner graphics are printed on fire-rated material.

Continuing their price promise; Printdesigns guarantee to provide the best prices on all their products. If customers can find a better quote offering the same quality exhibition stands; Printdesigns will beat it with their incredible discounts and services.

For more information regarding the free advice service; or for queries about any of the products available on the website, visit http://www.printdesigns.com/ or telephone on 01785 224055.

About Print Designs: Print Designs Limited was established in 1999 as a specialist company dealing in wide format digital printing and portable presentation solutions. Over the course of the last ten years, they have grown to become one of the leading companies concerning exhibition stands and bespoke printing services within the UK.