Market Preview: GlobalShop 2003

Following is a sampling of companies exhibiting at GlobalShop. Listings indicate the show they are participating in, abbreviated as such: SF = Store Fixturing Show; VM = Visual Merchandising Show; SDO = Store Design & Operations; POP = POP Marketplace; and DS = The Digital Store. More exhibitors and their products will appear in the March issue.

Abet Laminati (Englewood, N.J.) features “Monitor,” a high-pressure laminate collection created digitally from the light of a computer screen. Available in 10 designs, including earthy and colorful patterns, plus custom designs from pictures. (800-228-2238, 201-541-0700; fax: 201-541-0701; e-mail: abetusa@aol.com; Internet: www.abetlaminati.com) SF

Frameese (Salem, Mass.) provides do-it-yourself customizable poster framing systems. Create poster holders, frames and custom displays without special tools. Products work with a variety of substrates and are available in different finishes. (800-631-9707, 978-825-0020; fax: 978-825-0096; e-mail: info@frameese.net; Internet: www.frameese.net) SF

France Display/Manex (New York) releases its “Domino” series of fiberglass bust forms covered in paper mache. Features anatomic details and can be painted any color. (800-699-6466, 212-366-0571; fax: 212-366-0575; e-mail: sales@manex-usa.com; Internet: www.manex-usa.com) VM

Hanger Corp. (Canoga Park, Calif.) introduces its line of “Vintage 2003 Lucite Blend Hangers” in sunflower, wine, lavender, opalescence, transparent and frosted finishes. The company also shows velvetized hangers in a wide assortment of colors and styles. (818-888-9990; fax: 818-888-2817; e-mail: hangercorp1@aol.com; Internet: www.hangercorp.com) VM

Imprint Plus (Vancouver, B.C.) exhibits reusable metal nametags in rectangular or oval sizes. Available in brass, silver, white and also in custom corporate colors. (800-569-2464, 604-321-7147; fax: 604-321-7148; e-mail: sales@imprintplus.com; Internet: www.imprintplus.com) VM

S. Walter Packaging Corp. (Philadelphia) provides retailers with coordinated packaging and distribution nationwide. The company features domestic and imported paper and plastic shopping bags, gift boxes and related accessories. (800-523-8888, 215-676-8888; fax: 215-698-7119; e-mail: swalter@swalter.com; Internet: www.swalter.com) VM