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When it comes to trade shows, for
the most part these are held in convention centers or other
large buildings with adequate floor space, such as exhibition
centers. However, not all tradeshow or conventions are held
inside, with some of them, especially in the summer, being held
in an outdoor location. In these instances, for the tradeshow
exhibitor who wants to put on an eye-catching display, what is
needed is an outdoor banner stand which is strong enough to
withstand things such as heavy wind and sometimes rain. For
this, an outdoor banner stand needs a heavy base, a strong
frame, some extra methods of securing it, such as rope, and
should be quick to setup. This article will look at these points
in turn, and discuss some considerations which need to be taken
into account when choosing an outdoor banner stand for exterior
exhibitions. When doing a
tradeshow outside, and using banner stands, it is essential that
the banner is secure and will not blow away in heavy wind or be
damaged by heavy rain or other bad weather conditions. For this
reason, a heavy base is crucial, and should be one of the first
things to look for when choosing an outdoor banner stand. The
heavy base can be made or something very heavy such as concrete,
and supplied by the tradeshow organizers. However, this is not
portable, and so most outdoor banner stands are supplied with a
heavy plastic base which is enough to secure the stand.
Next in order off importance is
the security off the frame. In high winds a very lightweight
frame could easily buckle and easily destroy the graphic, which
is the last thing you want when you are in the middle of a
tradeshow. For this reason the frame of the banner stand should
be strong enough to withstand most average weather conditions,
and should be strengthened at certain points in order to make
sure that it just does not collapse. Aluminum is a good choice
since this material has a reputation for being strong and yet
lightweight enough to ensure that the stand remains portable.
As well as having a strong
frame and a heavy base, an outdoor banner stand should also come
with ways of ensuring that the stand is extra secure. One of the
main ways that this is done is for the banner stand to have
eyelets that enable the graphic in the frame to be tied to
another stable object such as a post or possibly some
heavyweights on the floor. If you intend to display at tradeshow
that is taking place in a location where high winds are a
possibility then this extra method for securing your banner
stand is essential.
As well as the three points
mentioned above, it is also crucial that an outdoor banner stand
is quick to setup, since you may be working in conditions that
are less than ideal. The last thing you want is to have to take
30 minutes to setup the stand in high winds or pouring rain and
a banner stand should also be easy to secure.
As can be seen, there are
several things to take into account when choosing a banner stand
that will be used as a tradeshow where you will be exhibiting
outside. One of the most important, of course, is stability, and
that should be top of the list for any would-be exhibitor at an
outside tradeshow. In order to find the right outside banner
stand, take time to do some research one of the many tradeshow
furniture supplies or banner stand specialists and you are sure
to find a unit that is right for you. |
