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“Gone To The Wolves” by John Wray (2023)

I really, truly wanted to love this novel. Ilana Masad gave a glowing review for NPR (https://www.npr.org/2023/05/04/1173613977/john-wray-novel-gone-to-the-wolves-heavy-metal-book-review), which only heightened my interest and led me to purchase the e-book through Barnes & Noble.

As a traumatized and misfit kid of the ‘80s who embraced heavy metal in ’85, then thrash in ’87, then speed in ’88, then crust and grindcore and death metal after my very first concert—the Milwaukee Metal Fest of ’89, then . . . just a couple of years later as the “Grunge Gold Rush” took off . . . all subgenera of what is now a vast spectrum of metal musicianship, I felt this story might resonate deeply within my grey matter of memories. Back then, metalheads were truly outcasts just about everywhere, the geeks and freaks and broken things that slithered into our own cloistered cliques who haunted the back of the cafeteria and found solace in empty parking lots far away from the football and basketball games, wanting to disappear and be left alone with our music and comic books and hollowed-out dreams. Finding kinship in any form was something akin to fate; the dark gods smiling on their chosen bastard children for some blissful moment. Tape-trading was the ONLY way to discover new music that wasn’t on garbage FM rock stations, until Columbia House started having a metal insert in their monthly mailings. There were the magazines, but we never read any of them. Nobody had the money to piss away, or the monomaniacal fascination to toss money at them. I didn’t even know about MTV’s Headbangers Ball until about ’90 and only then because my girlfriend was babysitting at a house who could afford cable.

I remember that hallowed night in a cavernous building in the dead of winter watching some 30 bands blast us to shreds in Milwaukee, most of whom I had never heard of before then. We were kids amongst a horde of leather-clad giants handing us beers and drags from joints and pushing pills in our hands (“just say no!”). Nuclear Assault nuked the place. I remember being deafened by a wall of speakers as Judas Priest opened up with a long drum solo for their Painkiller tour in Chicago, while Rob Halford languidly rolled out on his Harley as another curtain opened to reveal a second wall of speakers. I remember climbing a plastic construction fence to get to the sound booth in the rafters as Rage Against the Machine whipped the crowd into a frenzied mob on the outskirts of Honolulu. They tore the place apart. I remember seeing Metallica in Bangkok in an open-air arena with what felt like a million others who spoke a different language. I remember seeing Type O Negative, Danzig, and Ronnie James Dio-fronted Black Sabbath play on Halloween 1994, and the hurried drive back for the graveyard shift with some kindred spirits with ears ringing and the afterglow lasting long past dawn. I remember seeing Project 86 at what seemed like a 1950s cocktail lounge in Chevy Chase, Maryland, as they thunderously evoked their Songs to Burn Your Bridges By, and as I prepared to go to Iraq to save hallowed democracy from the evils of Islam (and cash in on their oil fields). I remember seeing Slipknot at a filthy toilet-bowl bar in downtown Des Moines looking like lunatics who just escaped from the asylum and raided a cheap costume store (by this time I was wearing earplugs to concerts big and small). I remember seeing the almighty GWAR, alien overlords that they are, in Minneapolis, drenching the crowd in fountains of fake bile and blood and semen. I remember thousands of us screaming “God hates us all!” over and over at a Slayer show to the silent, impotent, starry and frigid firmament in Sacramento. I remember seeing Obituary on Leap Day 2020, as the world soon succumbed to the worst pandemic in a hundred years, and the millions of obituaries which followed in its wake. I remember, quite recently, Body Count turning their mosh pit into a furious meat grinder with energy I’ve not witnessed ever before, nor probably will ever again. The hate is real, America. It is so tangibly real. So many other venues, tours, and bands with less-permanent memories are held within my mind, for as long as that lasts. Metal music is infused within my apostate, heathen, godless life-blood. It will accompany me beyond, to whatever end awaits us all. Most likely boring, open-mawed Oblivion.

The chord that rang out was familiar enough—an overdriven minor triad—but what stood [Kip’s] hair on end was how it felt. Distorted guitar had always had a certain temperature to him: it had always, no matter how vicious the music, been a sound he understood in terms of heat. Embedded with that warmth—hidden inside it—lived a cryptic form of life-affirming power. Deicide and Morbid Angel played their riffs to raise the dead, not to inter them. That was the nature of the exchange, the secret truth of the transaction, however bleak the songs might sound to virgin ears. Rage and violence and pain instead of nothingness (pp. 226-227, Nook).

Wray captures this environment—this “subculture”—incredibly well, even if his chosen trio is nothing like anyone I ever knew, wedged as we were between the steel mills and iron works of East Chicago and Gary, Indiana, and the endless cornfields of everywhere beyond. Florida backwater it was not, but neither did anyone have the depth of knowledge in guitars, amplifiers, band members, and vocabulary like Leslie does at such a similar age. Doesn’t matter. I was the quiet, awkward, rage-filled wallflower . . . and metal music filled the void in my damaged soul.

Masad has understandable issues with the lone female character, Kira, but at the same time the “beautiful but broken girl from a white-trash home” was a familiar trope from my high-school hellscape. No circus-freak father required. Normal blue-collar fathers were awful enough. My white-collar Vietnam Vet father was simply a haunted monster no bottle of bourbon could quell. Connie and Angie and Kim and Shannon and Crystal fit the bill all-too perfectly with Kira, if tragically. Masad may want to do some research on childhood trauma and its effects on developing brains. I have no idea if any of them are alive today, but I have no recollection of any of them speaking to the depth of personality that Kira does either. We didn’t grow up online though. We had, at best, five or six television stations to gawk at. Some regrets can never be resolved. Some mistakes never forgiven.

Gone To The Wolves is theatrically broken into three parts for our wayward trio: the Florida Death Metal scene, the dying LA Glam and rising LA Thrash scene, then—oddly—the Norwegian Black Metal scene. It’s the Scooby-Doo third part that collapsed my nostalgic high, but I understand Wray’s supposed Dan-Brown desire to make a “thrilling finale”. For me, it falls flat by stepping way outside plausible reality (but I’m primarily a nonfiction reader so grant me some leeway if this is the norm these days). Too many people need endorphin bumps every two minutes or so thanks to tech addiction. I do not. I would have liked to see our troubled trio mature in the early 90s, like most of us did to one degree or another. Some died early of course, others weren’t true metalheads to begin with. We die-hards are devoted to the bitter end.

While I can’t definitively identity with any character in this book, Wray opens to door to so many vibrant arteries of our subculture’s primordial existence that we can—at the very least—sympathize with them. We knew people who resembled them. The lost souls, the drug addicts, the lovelorn, the bipolar-depressive violent. I have to assume early heavy metal coming-of-age stories are rare. Nobody truly cared about us, and they still don’t. So maybe we can call this The Perks of Being a Wallflower meets Lords of Chaos?

Nevertheless, completely enjoyable, to a fault.

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Creative and Innovative Ideas for your Trade Show Booth in Chicago

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sciencespies · 5 years ago

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How the First Sports Bra Got Its Stabilizing Start

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How the First Sports Bra Got Its Stabilizing Start

SMITHSONIANMAG.COM | March 18, 2020, 12:48 p.m.

It was 1977, and Hinda Miller, Lisa Lindahl and Polly Smith were doubled over with raucous laughter. They say their very clothing was in jeopardy.

“We were literally peeing in our pants we were laughing so hard,” chuckles Lindahl. The object of their amusement? Lindahl’s then-husband and his shenanigans with his jock strap.

“He put his jock strap on upside down across his chest, and put it on like a one cup bra,” Smith remembers as the others giggle in the background, “and all of a sudden we looked at him and thought, ‘Hmmm.’”

Frustrated by the bras on the market, the three co-inventors of the sports bra (from left: Polly Smith, Hinda Miller and Lisa Lindahl) made a prototype using a pair of men’s jock straps.

(National Inventors Hall of Fame)

The three told CBS News Radio that they had spent the summer going to a plethora of stores trying on bras. They were looking for comfort in the midst of the jogging craze that struck the nation after the release of incredibly popular book, The Complete Book of Running. If one looks at ads for bras in 1977, one can see there isn’t a lot of construction that would keep a woman’s breasts from bouncing painfully while running. But the jock strap looked like it could work, especially after Lindahl took it from her husband, pulled it over her own head, and pulled the pouch down over her own breast so that it worked like the cup of a brassiere.

“It made sense to me because I said, ‘Oh, that’s something you climb into,’” Smith remembers, seeing through the eyes of the costume designer she was. “It will stretch, it eliminates all the hooks, and it is nice, soft elastic. So, after that, I was on board.”

Miller, who was also a costume designer, says the whole situation was really funny because they knew nothing about bras. “We had no limitations. We didn’t know you couldn’t sew jock straps together because in costume design, creativity is the highest value and you do things out of the box. And as everyone said, that was out of the box,” says Miller.

“It was a joke during a phone call with my sister, who said, ‘What do you wear when you’re running to make you comfortable and make your breasts not bounce uncomfortably?’” Lisa Lindahl recalls

(Jogbra Inc. Collections, Archives Center, NMAH)

The whole project got started because Lindahl and her sister, Victoria Woodrow, were among the many women who took up running (they called it jogging then) in the 1970s, and their brassieres were falling down on the job.

“It was a joke during a phone call with my sister, who said, ‘What do you wear when you’re running to make you comfortable and make your breasts not bounce uncomfortably?’” Lindahl recalls. “She said,’ Why isn’t there a jock strap for women? Ha Ha Ha!’ We both laughed . . . and it’s the same idea for a different part of the anatomy.”

Lindahl says she wasn’t a jock herself, nor was she athletic. But she started running to loose weight in an era where Charlie’s Angels was on television, and women wanted to look like the stars of the show.

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“And I kept running because it became really my first spiritual practice. It made me feel good. It made me feel empowered, and I came up with the idea for the bra to solve my own personal problem,” Lindahl says. “And then I thought, If I want this, I bet other women do too.”

But first, they needed to come up with a prototype, and the fabric used to make jock straps was not quite right. The garment needed a firmer fabric and a much firmer elastic. So, Smith went to New York City, bought sample yardage, and made a prototype for Lindahl to try out. Lindahl went running, and Miller ran backwards in front of her, to see if the bra worked.

Prototypes are now in the Smithsonian collections and will go on view in an upcoming exhibition “Picturing Women Inventors.”

(Jogbra Inc. Collections, Archives Center, NMAH)

“I’m going, ‘Oh no that’s really going to inhibit my run,’” Lindahl says, laughing. But she says not only did it work, it felt great. “I thought, ‘This really makes a difference.’ . . . And Hinda said, “It looks like your breasts aren’t moving so much.’ And we knew we had a winner!”

Miller adds that the run taught them a lot. For one thing, she says, you can’t stop the breasts from moving. You can only minimize that. “What we figured out that everyone does now, is we pulled the breasts closer to the central line of gravity,” she says, referring to the plethora of products that followed their lead. “When the breasts go up and down without any support, the Cooper’s ligaments stretch, and that’s not good if you want to breastfeed your baby, or all of us are quite vain and we don’t want things to hang. So, we supported the breast by pulling the breast close to the chest wall.”

“We had no limitations. We didn’t know you couldn’t sew jock straps together because in costume design, creativity is the highest value and you do things out of the box. And as everyone said, that was out of the box,” says Hinda Miller.

(Jogbra Inc. Collections, Archives Center, NMAH)

Smith gave the prototype to Lindahl and went to New York City to mount an off-Broadway play. Miller went to South Carolina to teach costume design. Lindahl formed a corporation and issued shares to the three of them, then sent the garment to Miller. At that time, they were calling it the Jock Bra. Miller showed it to the owner of a small franchise called Phidippides, where the owner’s daughter ran a 5K and offered some suggestions for alterations. Miller hired an unemployed sewing supervisor named Carolyn Morris, who worked out the sizing for what all of the women felt was an athletic garment. But in South Carolina, women didn’t like being called jocks.

“So, I called Lisa, and she said, ‘Well what about Jogbra?’ and that’s how the name came about,” Miller says, adding that her father loaned then $5,000 to get everything started. “Carolyn made 60 dozen bras. I sent half to Lisa, half to myself, and we sold them in these small running stores . . . and that’s how we started our first sales history!”

But there was a lot to learn about the marketing process, even though the Jogbra was so popular they made a profit in their very first year. They say they don’t remember how much. By 1979, they went to their first sporting goods show in Chicago. They had a small booth, and a blow-up photo of a Playboy Bunny wearing the bra. It cost $4 to make, $8 wholesale and $16 retail. Lindahl remembers that there was a line of customers ready to buy it, and a line of sales representatives who wanted to work with them. At the time, she says, they didn’t even know what a ‘rep’ was.

Marketing was at first a challenge with sporting goods stores uncomfortable with selling women’s bras.

(Jogbra Inc. Collections, Archives Center, NMAH)

“I came in from a run one day and my phone was ringing. I answered it and a man said, ‘Y’all looking for reps?’ I went, ‘What’s a rep?’” Lindahl laughs. “There’s this long pause and this lovely gentleman said, ‘Y’all new to the sporting goods industry?’ And I said, ‘Yeah.’”

Lindahl says he spent an hour and a half on the phone with her, explaining how the industry worked, what a trade show was, and what they should and should not do. She hired him on the spot, and the company did so well they sold it 12 years later to Playtex Apparel. They won’t say for how much. Other sales followed, the brand got subsumed by Champion Sportswear and the rest is history.

The “Jogbra Inc. Collection,” including the prototypes, some sketches and early advertising and marketing materials, is held in the Archives Center of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, though it is not currently on display. The three women just did a panel discussion sponsored by the museum’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, and they have been inducted this year into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. They will also be featured in the museum’s upcoming exhibition “Picturing Women Inventors.”

But all these years later, with women everywhere sporting Jogbras, Polly Smith has to smile at the fact that she created the very first prototype.

“When I’m in the gym,” Smith says, “and these women are strutting around in it and I’m like, laughing to myself.”

The exhibition “Picturing Women Inventors,” sponsored by the Lemelson Center, is scheduled to go on view May 22, 2020 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Currently, to support the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, all Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. and in New York City, as well as the National Zoo, are temporarily closed. Check listings for updates.

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productionplustechnologies-blog · 5 years ago

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Event Planning: Information to Gather at a Site & Venue Visit

Selecting the right venue space and location is one of the most important event planning decisions that is critical to the success of your event. Once you identify the main purpose and type of event you are having, be sure to cover all important considerations when evaluating a venue during a site visit. Do your homework by gathering the following essential information to avoid mishaps and unpleasant surprises.

Questions to Ask During an Event Venue Site Visit

1) What is the maximum capacity and is it all available during my event? Any venue on your evaluation list is probably already screened for offering adequate capacity, just be sure that you are aware of any capacity restrictions during your show. It’s always good as part of your event planning, to confirm that you’ll have the site to yourself rather than sharing space with another party. If you’ll be sharing space, you need to know how your guests will enter and move about your space. If you are limited to using a shared entrance, this may hinder your ability to place signs and directions to your registration space. Sharing space may also limit your ability for increased brand awareness. Know the rules for printed signage and how attendees will be directed and move about during your show. Evaluating capacity also includes safety considerations. Know the fire and safety plan for your space, if there is on-site security and the location of the closest hospital and emergency first responders. 2) What is the available parking? While this also seems like an obvious consideration, some venues have different parking rules on different days. Is there a parking lot attached or nearby? This is one of the best scenarios but not always available. If there is a parking garage available, are there different daily rates on the weekend? Special rates for events? Are there adequate disabled parking spaces available? Check out discounts available from Uber and Lyft for event transportation. Most ride sharing services will work with you on a discount and you can even create a specific promo code for guests to use just for your event. Convenient parking, transportation or door to door service is a big plus for your attendees. 3) Is the venue expecting any changes or remodeling? If you contact a venue that you have experience with in the past, make sure that it is the same as you remember it. Also ask if there are any plans for updating or remodeling the space. This can be an easy question to forget about, although is extremely important as many venue sites are continually upgrading and improving amenities. If a venue has moved or changed the type of rigging points, for example, this can be a show stopping alteration if you are not made aware of this until the day of setup. It’s even happened that venues updated their space without updating blueprints or CAD files. Asking when the last upgrade to your space was may draw out helpful information. Be sure to confirm the type and location of rigging points and electrical outlets. 4) What are the labor laws for your venue and location? Knowing the labor laws for your site location is a very important consideration, for a pleasant experience as well as budget constraints. Some venues may require the use of union labor only with specific rules to follow. Regulations may include a mandatory double time rate during early or late hours or different rules for meal breaks. Make sure you know the labor laws ahead of time for proper budgeting without big surprises. 5) What are all of the on-site amenities and labor services?

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Keeping your guests happy and satisfied is important to keep their attention. People like to discuss your event and network with new contacts over good food and drinks. Some venues offer their own kitchen and catering staff or allow you to use your own, sometimes with an upcharge. It is well worth it to evaluate the food options in advance to be sure you either select a venue with great food or have the option to bring in your own.

Deliver your message loud and clear

Even if the venue offers their own AV services, be sure to talk with an experienced AV services provider to learn all your options with the latest event tech. Know specifically what equipment is available for your use and what you could bring in yourself. See if there’s a maintenance person on staff in case something goes out or isn’t working when you need it. Knowing the AV capabilities of your venue is one of the most important considerations to make sure you deliver your message loud and clear.

Are there enough tables, chairs and linens?

You can save on your budget by using what the venue offers if it fits with your theme and ambiance. Whatever you do, don’t under budget for adequate seating and table space. Check out event rental items such as tables, chairs, desks and lecterns to create the comfort and feel that fits with your theme.

Do they offer their own setup and cleanup crew?

It’s a pleasant surprise to find a venue that offers setup and cleanup crews. If you plan to provide these services yourself, you should consult with an event production company that has experience in managing logistics for events like yours.

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5 Innovative Trade Show Booth Designs to Captivate Your Audience

Exhibitions are a vibrant, engaging, and highly competitive environment in which firms compete for attention and the opportunity to meet potential clients. The value of a well-designed, imaginative trade show booth in the USA that captures attention and leaves a lasting impression cannot be modest.

What is the first thing that comes up when you think about Trade Show Displays in the USA? A huge exhibition hall full of booths, right?

With so many surrounding booths, if you want to stand out at the trade show, you need to have booth design ideas that are effective and enticing to visitors in the USA cities like Las Vegas, Chicago, New Orleans, California, and Los Angeles that they will have no choice but to stop by your booth.

Boost Trade Show Impact with Standout Booth Designs Looking for strategies to revamp your trade show? It might be difficult to differentiate your brand from the throng. But how precisely do you entice people to your booth?

With our extensive expertise in designing booths, we've discovered that certain booth designs may help you stand out from the crowd.

Choosing a trade fair Exhibit Booth in the USA is not a simple task. There are so many various sizes and styles to pick from. We do this by providing Modular Booth Design, custom builds, portable exhibition displays, backlit displays, and pop-up trade show displays. AARS can assist you in creating a booth that will make an impression at the trade show, regardless of the size of your firm.

With so many businesses and competitors, distinguishing from the crowd is both a challenge and a need. So, whether you're a professional trade show exhibitor or a first-time participant, this review of booth design modifications is sure to bring plenty of inspiration. Let's get started and consider the possibilities of your Trade Show Booth in the USA.

Beginning With Trade Show Booth Design Every exceptional trade show booth design begins by considering your target demographic, marketing objectives, and budget. Exhibit designers take this information as the initial step, and then ask more questions to tailor the booth to your exact needs. For example, they will determine whether you require storage, meeting rooms, overhead signs, and accessories like monitors, literature trays, charging stands, and so on. They'll even assess whether you'll need furniture such as office chairs, couches, and end tables, as well as proposed designs that complement your graphic design.

1. Immersive Digital Experiences

Combine cutting-edge technology with engaging storytelling to create an immersive experience of Exhibit Booth in the USA. Augmented Reality allows visitors to interact with your products virtually. For instance, AR can let attendees visualize furniture in their homes or see industrial machinery in action. Projection-Mapping transforms booth walls or structures into dynamic displays showcasing your brand story. Technology-driven designs grab attention and create memorable experiences, ensuring visitors associate your booth with innovation and excitement.

2. Interactive Demonstration Zones

Design a space where attendees can experience your product or service hands-on. Visitors are more likely to engage when they can directly interact with your offering. It builds trust and makes your brand tangible.

3. Eco-Friendly Booth Concepts

Sustainability is more than a trend—it’s a necessity. Eco-friendly designs resonate with modern audiences and reflect positively on your brand values. Like using recycled or biodegradable materials for trade show booth construction. Integrating living elements, such as a vertical garden or potted plants, into your setup. Promoting zero-waste by offering digital brochures instead of printed handouts. A green booth stands out and sends a powerful message about your commitment to the environment, appealing to conscious consumers. https://aarsexhibits.com/

4. Unique Structural Designs

Break away from the typical rectangular booth layout and opt for a creative structure. Adding a second floor for private meetings or exclusive VIP interactions can be more recognizable. Design an eye-catching geometric or thematic design that aligns with your brand identity. For example, a tech firm might build a futuristic, space-age-inspired structure. Bold architectural elements immediately draw the eye, making your booth a focal point in the exhibition hall.

5. Thematic Experiences

Craft your booth around a compelling theme that resonates with your target audience. Thematic booths transport visitors into another world, creating an unforgettable experience that encourages engagement and word-of-mouth buzz.

Tips for Maximizing Booth Impact

Incorporate Branding: Ensure your booth prominently displays your logo, colors, and messaging to reinforce brand recognition.

Engage the Senses: Use lighting, music, or even scents to create a multisensory experience.

Train Your Team: A well-trained and enthusiastic staff can enhance interactions and leave a positive impression.

Conclusion

In conclusion, creating an impactful trade show exhibit design in the USA requires a perfect blend of creativity, strategy, and execution. By understanding your audience, emphasizing strategic branding, optimizing your booth layout, and incorporating technology, you can craft a booth that not only attracts attention but also drives meaningful connections and achieves your business goals.

For businesses aiming to make their mark at trade shows, partnering with an experienced trade show booth builder is a game-changer. With expertise in custom trade show booths, exhibit displays, and booth construction services, our professionals will transform your vision into a captivating reality. The insights and craftsmanship ensure your booth stand out even in the most competitive environments, leaving a lasting impression on your audience. Make your next trade show appearance a resounding success by investing in the expertise of a trusted Trade Show Booth Construction Company in the USA.

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How to Create an Engaging Trade Show Exhibition Booth Design in the USA

Prepare to stand out and create an impression among the overwhelmed sea of exhibitors with a unique trade show booth design. Your investment in trade show participation provides you with an excellent opportunity to contact potential clients and raise your brand profile. An aesthetically beautiful trade show exhibit or display design may boost your brand's appeal. However, they cannot be built overnight. Instead, they need meticulous preparation guided by innovative booth design concepts.

Trade shows are a powerful platform for businesses to showcase their products, connect with potential clients, and solidify their brand presence. However, an impactful exhibit design is the key to standing out in a bustling trade show environment. In the USA, where trade shows are vibrant and competitive, a thoughtfully designed exhibit can be the difference between making a lasting impression and blending into the crowd.

A well-designed trade show booth in the USA can be the difference between blending into the background and becoming the highlight of the event. Here's a comprehensive guide to creating a standout exhibit that leaves a memorable impression.

Tailoring Your Exhibit to Captivate the Right Audience

Knowing your audience is critical to designing a custom trade show booth builder in the USA that resonates. Trade show attendees come from diverse industries and cultural backgrounds, each with unique preferences. Research what appeals to your target sector, whether it’s cutting-edge technology for tech enthusiasts or elegant, minimalist displays for corporate clients.

By aligning your trade show displays in the USA with audience expectations, you increase your chances of attracting and retaining visitors. A targeted approach enhances engagement and positions your brand as thoughtful and attuned to market needs.

Focus on Strategic Branding

Your booth should communicate your brand identity at a glance. Utilize consistent branding across all elements, including logos, taglines, and corporate colors. Clear messaging that highlights your brand's unique value is essential. Interactive features like touch screens, VR experiences, and live demonstrations transform your booth into an engaging experience. These features, implemented by a skilled trade show booth builder in the USA, can captivate visitors and leave a lasting impression on your brand.

Optimize Booth Layout and Space Utilization

Whether it’s a compact booth or a large island exhibit, efficient space utilization is critical. Open layouts encourage visitor flow, while designated zones for product displays, meetings, and storage maintain a professional appearance. Engaging a professional trade show booth construction company in the USA ensures your layout is visually appealing and functional. Their expertise can streamline the design and construction process, maximizing the impact of your exhibit.

Invest in Eye-Catching Visuals

In a trade show environment, visuals are your first impression. Use high-resolution graphics, bold colors, and concise messaging to capture attention. For the trade shows in the USA, cities like Las Vegas, Chicago, New Orleans, California, and Los Angeles consider culturally relevant design themes to connect with the audience. Strategic lighting can make your exhibit stand out. Highlight key elements like products or banners with focused lights, and use ambient lighting to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Incorporate Technology for Engagement

Incorporating technology, such as LED screens and video walls, can make your exhibit booth in the USA more dynamic and engaging. These tools effectively showcase product videos, testimonials, and other content that might be difficult to convey through static displays. Interactive features like touchscreens, simulators, or augmented reality elements create memorable experiences. These features in a tech-savvy market like the USA can set your booth apart from competitors.

Ensure Compliance and Accessibility

Trade shows in the USA often have strict guidelines for booth safety, design, and electrical setups. Collaborate with a company offering booth design & construction services in the USA to ensure compliance and avoid any last-minute surprises.

You can make your booth accessible by incorporating ramps, clear pathways, and user-friendly displays. Prioritizing accessibility ensures compliance with regulations and demonstrates your brand's commitment to inclusivity.

Conclusion

Designing an effective trade show booth in the USA requires a combination of creativity, strategic planning, and professional execution. From tailoring your exhibit to captivate your audience to incorporating cutting-edge technology and ensuring accessibility, every detail plays a role in your success.

For businesses who are looking to make a statement, partnering with an experienced trade show booth builder in the USA can make all the difference. These experts provide end-to-end services, including custom trade show booth design and construction services, ensuring your booth stands out in even the most competitive environments. With the right approach and support, your exhibit can attract the right audience, build meaningful connections, and elevate your brand’s presence in the vibrant world of USA trade shows.

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nextleveldisplays-blog · 7 years ago

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Trade Show Pointers

Here are some pointers to help boost your success at your next trade show. Some you may already know, some you may not. Hopefully, everyone will get something that will help them do better.

Make Your Booth Welcoming

Make people want to come into your booth and explore. Stuffing it with it with too much furniture and inventory might scare them away. Make sure there’s enough room for your staff and for guests. Comfortable chairs and maybe even a couch will certainly draw in people and also give tired workers a few moments off their feet.

Indulge When Necessary

It’s wise to save money, however, splurging can sometimes reap rewards. Paying a bit extra for a coveted spot or to place your wares in a special display area might be worth it, just make sure you do the research and don’t get ripped off. Placing your products in a certain showcase may subject them to awards and allow access to retail chains.

Indulging in technology may also be worth the cost. Some exhibitors, rather than collect business cards, rent scanners that download the information into data files. It may cost them up to $300, but, again, it’s worth it.

Make Friends

Get to know other exhibitors. Introduce yourself to your neighbors. Offer to watch their booth when they need a break. They’ll do the same for you whenever you need to get a drink or run to the rest room.

Make friends, too, with the people working the trade show. They worked really hard to make sure things went well for you. They deserve to be recognized and treated nicely.

Network

Talk to everyone you meet, even those you stand with in line at the rest room. You never know. Make friends with show staff and organizers. Tell them about what you sell and the kinds of customers you’re seeking. They may just send people your way.

Never Leave Your Booth Unattended

Not even to go to the rest room. Murphy’s Law will guarantee that the moment you run to get a drink will be the instant your best customer wanders into your booth. That’s why it pays to make friends and have someone there to tell that person you’ll be back in a minute. And, really be back in a minute. Don’t dawdle getting that drink or at the rest room, even if you’re talking to someone. Brink them back to your booth and continue the conversation.

Trade Show Expert

Find the best trade show expert and purchase or rent the best Trade Show Exhibits, Trade show displays, Event Furniture, and Trade Show Accessories you possibly can. It’s worth the cost.

Next Level Displays

Next Level Displays is your premier trade show expert. It offers a wide selection of trade show displays at every price point. It can layout and construct a trade show display for purchase or rental according to your exact specifications.

Next Level Displays offers the most up-to-date, sophisticated, boldest, eye-catching trade show displays available, including:

o Tension Fabric Displays

o Hanging Signs for Trade Shows

o Portable Trade Show Displays

o Trade Show Rental Booths

o Custom Trade Show Displays

o Banner Stands

o Backlit Displays

o Event Furniture

o Bargain Displays

o Trade Show Accessories

And, so much more

Its in-house graphics department produces photomural panels, banners, banner stands, face mounts, fabrics, detachables, and 1st surface vinyl graphics. Large or small, it produces quality prints in a timely manner. Its trained, skilled, and experienced design team can help you create your booth and design. It further offers lighting, flooring, and graphics.

Next Level Displays goes even further. If fully prepares you and provides your every trade show need, from concept to completion, installation and dismantling and round trip shipping.

Next Level Designs’ inventories are conveniently located in New Orleans, Las Vegas, Chicago, Orlando, and Riverside, so it offers full turnkey services throughout the country.

Next Level Displays recently expanded its services to include warehousing, so it now offers booth and pallet storage, inventory control, pick and pack, and shipping.

Call Next Level Display at (866) 796-6398 or email at [email protected]. Or, see its website at www.nldisplays.com

See Next Level Display’s latest projects at: www.nldisplays.com/recent-projects/

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Practical Tips to Creating Sustainable Exhibits

Despite all the wonderful elements of our profession, there is one unfortunate aspect to exhibiting that can be hard to ignore: it can often be extremely wasteful. From shrink wrap to marketing collateral to packing material to obsolete booth components, we exhibitors are constantly discarding our excess. Add to that the fossil fuels burned when traveling to conventions or shipping our materials, and exhibition suddenly starts to look like one of the least “green” sectors of the business world.

When you’re looking to eliminate waste or reduce the carbon footprint of your exhibit, consider these practical tips.

BOOTH & SIGNAGE DESIGNBecause exhibitors often increase or reduce their floor space every few years, it can be tempting to do a complete booth redesign to accommodate the changes in your square footage. But scrapping your old booth every few years is expensive and often results in more material in the local landfill. Utilizing modular booth design can help you easily add or remove components from show to show, or from year to year.

When you are building a new booth, ask your provider what recycled or recyclable construction materials are available, and which materials can be used to reduce shipping weight or changing signage. Be sure to build to standard trim sizes, to reduce the waste that comes from custom cutting (this is especially true with carpet). Nature’s Path Organic Foods saved more than one-third on shipping costs and two-thirds on installation costs with their booth design, which was made from lightweight materials and which requires no power tools for setup.

Other green booth building materials include FSC certified wood, biodegradable polystyrene, and LED lighting.

Try to utilize as much evergreen signage as possible, rather than signs intended for one-time use. When you do need to frequently change your messaging, digital signage can often provide you the flexibility you need. Look for the Energy Star logo whenever buying this or any type of electronic equipment.

Finally, if you’re not sure what your long-term exhibit needs may be, booth rental is a much greener alternative than buying something only for the short-term.

LITTLE THINGS ADD UPMake an effort to reduce marketing collateral, which one of the most common things attendees leave behind in their hotel room wastepaper baskets. Instead of handing out flyers and brochures, encourage booth visitors to scan a QR code with their smartphones, to access to digital documentation.

Similarly, give some thought to your booth swag choices. Cheap plastic premiums are another item that often has a very short lifespan. Instead, consider ordering locally-sourced items, reusable items, or items that promote sustainability behaviors with the end user—such as reusable tote bags, water bottles or metal straws.

Food is one of the biggest sources of waste at conferences; it’s been estimated that 50% of all conference and expo food ultimately ends up in a landfill. Much of this responsibility comes down to the caterer, but exhibitors can factor this by not over-ordering food for VIP events, or even when by selecting venues with food recovery systems in place. Savor, a caterer at McCormick Place in Chicago, won last year’s Regional Food Recovery Challenge from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

SELL OR DONATE YOUR OLD BOOTHIf you’ve outgrown your exhibit materials, some manufacturers may offer you a trade-in credit on your old booth. If that’s not an option, try to find an interested buyer. Many used booths will fetch a resale price of 10-40% of their original purchase, depending on age and condition. Ask your colleagues or take out some ads on exhibit industry and association publications. Craigslist and eBay are also great alternatives for finding local buyers outside of your industry.

If you can’t find a buyer, you may be able to donate your used booth to an area school or nonprofit. A growing number of trade associations have organized ways for their members to donate their obsolete booth materials to a worthy cause. To show their commitment to the future of material handling, MHI has developed a program that allows exhibitors from their ProMat and MODEX shows to donate booth materials to high schools, technical schools, community colleges, universities and similar training organizations. Talk to the meeting planners of your own professional trade association to see what options exist for donation within your profession.

“Going green” with your trade show activities requires a long-term vision and commitment. Whether you’re buying high-tech or analog materials, always consider obsolescence in your decision-making process. The more you can reduce, reuse or recycle your exhibit materials, the further you’ll go in reshaping the sustainability of our entire industry.

Skyline’s commitment to the environment includes the following:

ReduceSkyline modular systems are designed to be lighter weight and pack smaller than traditional custom exhibits, which significantly reduces shipping emissions.

ReuseSkyline offers almost all its systems as rentable options. This means that exhibit hardware can be rented/reused by clients and customized with only purchased graphics.

RecycleMany of Skyline’s modular systems are made of recyclable metals. And Skyline’s main production facility in Eagan, Minnesota recycles metal, cardboard, wood, paper, plastics, electronics and more, averaging 138 tons per year over the past three years.

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WEFTEC.17 Show Preview – WaterWorld

The 2017 Water Environment Federation Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC.17) – considered the largest annual water quality event in the world – will take place Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2017 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. This year is the event’s 90th in operation, and with a wide range of programming topics to cover and events to attend, there is something for everyone in the water business.

More than 33,000 attendees are expected at this year’s event, hailing from all corners of the water sector. Festivities will kick off with the Opening General Session on Monday, Oct. 2, at 8:30 a.m., in the Grand Ballroom. A new format for the event will bring in elements of the Great Water Cities Session to the traditional kickoff.

Featuring WEF Executive Director Eileen O’Neill and 2016-17 WEF President Rick Warner, the program will include a keynote address from STEM educator Fredi Lajvardi. Lajvardi was the head of the winning university underwater robotics team that upset the top-ranked MIT team in 2004, a story that is now the subject of a bestselling book and two films. He has used his story to bring people from all walks of life into STEM fields.

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Also part of the opening ceremonies, a series of informal, engaging “WEFTalks” will be moderated by Tom Ferguson, vice president of programming for Imagine H2O. Participants represent different segments of the water profession.

Topics for this year’s event programming include something for everyone in the water industry, including: collection systems (management, operations and maintenance, infrastructure, overflow reduction, wet weather planning, watershed approaches, and regulations); energy conservation and management (resource recovery, combined heat and power, biogas optimization); membrane technologies (application in wastewater and water reuse, innovations, enhanced performance, regulatory compliance); plant operations and treatment (innovations, technologies, processes, and proven solutions in water and wastewater treatment including nutrient removal and odor control); regulations (CMOM/SSO rules, TMDL/watershed rules, nutrient trading, and NPDES Phase II); and more.

Facility tours, which require additional registration and admission fees, are an opportunity to observe active projects, construction, and/or operations at sites around Chicago. Licensed professionals may also earn contact hours for attendance at one of these off-site events. (For information on earning up to 1.2 continuing education units or 16.5 professional development hours at the show, visit www.weftec.org/program.) Participating local facilities include McCook Reservoir; Stickney Water Reclamation Plant; Kenosha Water Utility’s Energy-Optimized Resource Recovery Project; Woodridge-Greene Valley Wastewater Plant, and Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant.

Companies from across the globe will present their technologies and services on the exhibit hall floor. This is also the ideal place to meet with vendors and other industry members to solve complex problems and troubleshoot solutions. The sixth annual Innovation Pavilion, located in booth 7739, again puts the spotlight on water sector innovation and provides access to the leaders and the technologies making it all happen.

The following pages contain a sneak peek at some of the products and services that will be on display in the exhibit hall. For more information, visit www.weftec.org.

Exhibit Floor Hours

Mon., Oct. 2 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Weds., Oct. 4 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WEFTEC Product Showcase

Electromagnetic flow meters

Badger Meter ModMAG® M-Series® electromagnetic flow meters are well suited for a diverse array of flow measurement applications in the water and wastewater treatment industry. With no moving parts and an open-flow design that virtually eliminates pressure loss, ModMAG meters are capable of accurately measuring flow of almost any liquid, including liquids that are highly viscous or corrosive.

Badger Meter

www.badgermeter.com

Booth 1025

Valve actuator

The Rotork CK range of modular electric valve actuators is designed to meet diverse actuation applications in the water industry. Maximum multi-turn output torque is 10,800 Nm (8,000 lbf. ft) and part-turn output is 205,600 Nm (151,600 lbf. ft).

Rotork

www.rotork.com

Booth 6944

Aeration system

The Aqua-Jet® aerator from Aqua-Aerobic features more than 1.5 million installed horsepower, representing 9 billion hours of run-time. Explosion-proof, high-efficiency motors capable of operating at 3-75 horsepower (2.2-56 kW) and heavy duty bearings and seals are standard.

Aqua-Aerobic Systems

www.aquajetaerator.com

Booth 3801

Industrial bearings

Thordon manufactures high-performance, long-lasting bearings that are oil- and grease-free to replace greased bronze bearings. Features include low life cycle costs, improved mean time between failure, and reduced equipment downtime.

Thordon Bearings

www.thordonbearings.com

Booth 8407

Protective coatings

Choosing coating systems is one of the most critical phases of creating and maintaining a wastewater treatment facility. PPG’s coatings are designed to withstand the abrasiveness of severe treatment processes and protect the components in a facility.

PPG Protective and Marine Coatings

www.ppg.com

Booth 5413

Wastewater treatment

ADI Systems is a world leader in industrial wastewater treatment and waste-to-energy solutions. The company’s anaerobic and aerobic technologies reliably treat wastewater to help plants comply with environmental regulations and reduce costs. ADI Systems also offers technology to capture, treat, and utilize biogas as a source of renewable energy. Turnkey, design/build project delivery and technology packages are available for customers worldwide.

ADI Systems

https://ift.tt/2IWl3zp

Booth 2139

Tank covers

Geomembrane Technologies Inc. (GTI) offers customized tank and lagoon covers to help water and wastewater treatment plants control odor, algae, and temperature fluctuations, as well as protect the environment. Solutions can collect and store valuable biogas from anaerobic digestion, which can be converted into heat or electricity.

Geomembrane Technologies Inc. (GTI)

www.gticovers.com

Booth 2141

Hybrid valve

Blacoh Fluid Control’s Hybrid Valve is the world’s first combination pulsation dampener and back pressure valve. This patent-pending design combines the steady flow control of a pulsation dampener and the regulation of a back-pressure valve to deliver the performance and functionality of both. As one harmonious unit, it takes up less space and has fewer leak points for improved functionality, maximum efficiency and lower maintenance costs for your metering pump system.

Blacoh

www.blacoh.com

Booth 634

Total phosphorus analyzer

The Liquiline System TP analyzer offers precise online measurement of total phosphorus and ensures highest process safety. Automatic calibration and cleaning save you operating costs while advanced diagnostics with remote access support you in providing process documentation to the authorities.

Endress+Hauser

www.us.endress.com

Booth 3003

Smoke generators for leak detection

Superior® Smoke Generators locate sources of surface inflow resulting in wet weather sanitary sewer overflows, providing a fast, inexpensive and easy way to find leaks and faults in collection systems. Superior Signal offers both smoke candles and blowers designed for smoke testing. Smoke candles provide the most visible smoke to detect more faults at longer distances in sizes to meet any need.

Superior Signal Company LLC

www.superiorsignal.com

Booth 2631

Sensor controller

YSI is excited to announce a new controller for the IQ SensorNet system, the 282/284. An easily scalable solution, the YSI IQ SensorNet 282 and 284 controllers allow for connection of 1-4 sensors and can monitor up to 20 parameters. The controllers are ideal for process monitoring and control of small to mid-sized wastewater treatment facilities. Features include easy-to-read, color, digital display and a USB interface and data logging capabilities for further analysis and troubleshooting.

YSI, a Xylem brand

www.ysi.com

Booth 1248

Pumping solutions

Constructed of injection-molded, thermoplastic materials, Vanton’s line of vertical and horizontal centrifugal pumps are inert to fluids across the entire pH range. The company will also feature its FLEX-I-LINER sealless, self-priming rotary pump at WEFTEC.17.

Vanton Pump and Equipment Corp.

www.vanton.com

Booth 2052

Protective lining

Sauereisen SewerGard® 210XHB is a protective lining specifically formulated for municipal wastewater environments. It provides a chemical-resistant barrier for concrete, masonry, brick, and steel substrates and installation is easily completed by plural component spray equipment. As a 100% solids epoxy polymer, 210XHB is specified to protect infrastructure throughout the wastewater industry. A fast-setting and high-strength lining that enables high build capabilities.

Sauereisen

www.sauereisen.com

Booth 1909

Water treatment

Ixom Watercare, the manufacturer of MIEX ion exchange resins and drinking water pretreatment systems, has expanded its water and wastewater treatment solutions offering to include filtration, advanced adsorption and membrane-based applications. Ixom’s Australia-based Water Treatment Systems group has been implementing comprehensive, cost-saving treatment solutions for more than 10 years. The company is now expanding to North America.

Ixom Watercare

www.ixominnovations.com

Booth 7751

Chemical feed station family

The compact feed stations from Assmann Corporation store small amounts of liquids and other chemicals without the handling and disposal costs of steel drums. Constructed from high-density crosslink or corrosion-resistant, FDA-compliant linear polyethylene, the feed stations are lightweight, strong and easy to handle. Available in capacities from 40 to 550 gallons with easy-to-read volume markers and a pump shelf that supports most pumps and metering devices.

Assmann Corporation of America

www.assmann-usa.com

Booth 5041

Package filtration system

Hungerford & Terry’s new H&T skid-mounted plug and play GreensandPlus System for removal of iron, manganese, arsenic, radium and hydrogen sulfide from water comes standard with electric activated butterfly valves, magnetic flow instruments, Allen Bradley PLC, touch screen controls, and genuine GreensandPlus media.

Hungerford & Terry

www.hungerfordterry.com

Booth 5634

Rotary fan screw press

The Prime Rotary Fan Screw Press combines the simple construction and pressure differential dewatering of PSI’s Rotary Fan press with the addition of the company’s patent-pending compression screw with fully adjustable pneumatic restrictor. Unlike other screw presses, the screens and screw do not make contact, so there is minimal wear and a longer service life.

Prime Solution Inc.

www.psirotary.com

Booth 6935

Energy efficiency

Baldor Electric offers a complete portfolio of energy efficient products that reduce operating costs and maximize performance in water and wastewater facilities. When packaged together, Baldor-Reliance® motors and Dodge® mechanical power transmission products offer a less costly installation, simple operation and reduced maintenance.

Baldor Electric Company, a member of the ABB Group

www.baldor.com

Booth 2231

Water treatment system simulator

OSCAR is a field-based, rapidly deployable, low-cost treatment system simulator that is used for the design and validation of efficient water treatment systems for trace metal removal or corrosion inhibition (e.g., lead and iron). The real-time, high-frequency water quality data generated by OSCAR enables control of critical process parameters such as the contaminant of concern and pH. The system permits detailed cost projection and analysis of different treatment options at scale.

Aqua Metrology Systems Ltd.

https://ift.tt/2I68hwS

Booth 6853

Chlorine emergency shutoff

The Terminator Actuator from Halogen Valve Systems can now be used on chlorine ton containers as well 150-lb cylinders to instantly stop the flow of chlorine in case of an emergency. Emergency chlorine shutoff is initiated when the controller receives a close contact signal from a leak detector or included emergency shutoff switch, and a relay output provides remote indication that an emergency close sequence has been performed.

Halogen Valve

www.halogenvalve.com

Booth 2626

Check valve

The ProFlex 790 Low Headloss In-line Rubber Duckbill Check Valve from Proco is applicable for municipalities, airport runway runoff, railway washouts, highway flood damage prevention and odor control. The 790’s unique design provides rapid dispersion of head pressures and, with its low cracking pressure, prevents upstream flooding. The unique fold-away design of the inner sleeve also allows for a near full port flow, allowing for quick drainage.

Proco Products

www.procoproducts.com

Booth 4327

Davit crane

The new First Mate davit crane by Thern is simple to set up, easy to use and transport and capable of lifting up to 850 lbs. Pedestal, wall and flush mount bases are installed with just four anchor bolts. Install multiple bases and the crane is even more economical, as it quickly folds down and then is easily moved from station to station. Designed for lifting pumps, mixers, gates, UV panels, manhole covers, trash baskets and more.

Thern

www.thern.com

Booth 7724

Flexibility for your control cabinet

AirLINE Quick significantly reduces the number of components in the control cabinet. You need fewer pneumatic hoses and cables and you can integrate AirLINE Quick directly in the floor or wall of the control cabinet, eliminating the need for bulkhead connections on the cabinet. A unique feature of the Type 8640 and the Type 8644 automation system is the combination of the pneumatic connections, field bus interface and I/O modules directly on the floor or wall of the control cabinet, which means that the control cabinet can be generally smaller than in the past.

Burkert

www.burkert-usa.com

Booth 5224

Dual solenoid electronic control valve

The Singer Model 2SC-PCO is designed for use with Singer’s MCP Multi-Process Control Panel or the EPC Single-Process Control Panel. The flow into and out of the upper operating chamber is controlled by the two pilot solenoids. The electronic control determines whether the opening solenoid or the closing solenoid is operated. Virtually any hydraulic function can be achieved using the “open-close” output from the SCADA controller to the valve. This precision control valve is good for remote locations, requiring minimal power with manual controls for emergencies and the ability to service in-line.

Singer Valve

www.singervalve.com

Booth 4451

Lift station

Gorman-Rupp’s ReliaSource 8×9 Above-Ground Lift Station is a wastewater lift station with a smaller footprint and a budget-friendly price when compared with the larger stations in the company’s line. ReliaSource lift stations not only include 100% genuine Gorman-Rupp pumps, controls, and enclosures but are also fully assembled and rigorously tested to operating conditions in Gorman-Rupp’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Gorman-Rupp Pumps

www.grpumps.com

Booth 2225

Manhole adjustment

PRO-RING from Cretex is a concrete-alternative manhole and catch basin grade adjustment system available in round, square and rectangular shapes. It is manufactured from Expanded Polypropylene and can be installed in just minutes to within a quarter inch of finished grade.

Cretex Seals

www.cretexseals.com

Booth 641

Steel tapping sleeve

Mueller Co.’s new H-306HP fabricated steel tapping sleeve is designed for hot tapping ductile iron pipe and thick-wall C900 plastic pipe. The H-306HP is made from A36 fabricated steel and meets the requirements of AWWA C223. It features an integral bolt flange, Rilsan nylon coating, working pressures up to 300 psi, and is available in sizes from 4” to 16”.

Muller Company

www.muellercompany.com

Booth 1131

Stormwater management

Oldcastle Precast offers a complete line of stormwater detention, retention, infiltration, treatment and harvesting solutions. Whether your site needs a simple detention system to prevent storm drain overloading, a groundwater recharge system for Low-Impact Development (LID), a stormwater treatment system to improve water quality, or a complete stormwater harvesting system, Oldcastle Precast will provide your solution.

Oldcastle Precast

www.oldcastle.com

Booth 244

Wastewater treatment

With more than 40 years of experience in the wastewater treatment industry, Honeywell UOP provides total solutions that meet customers’ individual needs. UOP’s XCeed bioreactor system efficiently removes up to 90% of organic and inorganic contaminants to help facilities meet contaminant removal specifications for wastewater discharge or reuse.

Honeywell UOP

www.uop.com

Booth 659

Chlorine ton scale

The Chlor-Scale® Ton Container Scale from Force Flow provides an accurate and reliable way to monitor the amount of chlorine used in your disinfection process. The steel rectangular tube platform is robotically welded then epoxy-powder-coated to insure maximum strength for safety and durability. Electronic and hydraulic versions available.

Force Flow

https://ift.tt/2IW19ED

Booth 2627

Pump automation

The SEL-2411P Pump Automation Controller is a SCADA-ready system for control and monitoring of water and wastewater pump-up and pump-down applications. The SEL-2411P is UL-listed and specifically designed to withstand harsh water and wastewater environments. Backed with a ten-year warranty and free technical support, it is easy to install in new or retrofit pump applications.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc.

www.selinc.com

Booth 8410

Wafer style check valve

Flomatic Corporation’s new Model 888VFD wafer style check valve is available from 2” to 4” with a 316-stainless steel guide and seat with EPDM elastomer disc standard, patent pending. The valve is designed for simple flange supported installation and will operate in any position. It is suitable for ANSI 150# or 300# mounting. The double-guided, spring-loaded poppet system maximizes efficiency and minimizes water hammer with an easy field-exchangeable internal system.

Flomatic Corporation

www.flomatic.com

Booth 5215

Remote water quality monitoring

MetriNet, derived from Network Metrics, is a low-power, modular system for monitoring water quality at remote locations. The company’s new series of smart digital sensors, M-Nodes, are a complete sensor and transmitter housed in a miniaturized body. Data transmission is accomplished via cellular modem, Wi-Fi, or wired Modbus, Ethernet, or Profibus.

Analytical Technology Inc.

https://ift.tt/1H2v85B

Booth 2643

Forced vortex grit removal

PISTA® Forced Vortex Grit Removal Systems utilize advanced hydraulic control to provide up to 95% removal efficiency for grit down to 100 microns. System innovations include a unit permitting design layouts beyond conventional arrangements, and a retrofit system improving performance for 270-degree chambers.

Smith & Loveless Inc.

https://ift.tt/2cn9OEi

Booth 2017

All-bolted AODD pumps

IWAKI Air offers a full portfolio of all-bolted air-operated double diaphragm pumps in sizes from 1/4” to 3” in multiple configurations of metallic and non-metallic wetted materials including stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, PVDF, polypropylene and acetal. The new Pure Polypropylene pump, available up to 1/2”, is an extremely cost-effective material when compared to PVDF.

IWAKI America

www.iwakiamerica.com

Booth 1263

Pumps and systems

With the recent acquisition of two highly-respected American brands, Scot Pump and Weil Pump, Wilo USA is excited to exhibit with all three brands at WEFTEC this year in Chicago. On display will be 2”-24” submersible sewage pumps, gear-driven submersible mixers with a high-efficiency motor, vertical multistage pressure boosting systems with a user-friendly PLC, and industrial pumps for a variety of applications.

Wilo USA

www.wilo-usa.com

Booth 4612

Diaphragm metering pumps

Chem-Pro® C2 and C3 chemical metering pumps from Blue-White provide excellent chemical resistance and precision chemical metering capabilities in a wide range of applications. The rugged Chem-Pro® diaphragm pump can handle high-pressure applications, up to 175 PSI for C2 and 150 PSI for C3. It has a smooth chemical feed with none of the hammering problems often seen with solenoid pumps. Chem-Pro® pumps provide a full stroke every time to avoid vapor-lock.

Blue-White Industries

www.blue-white.com

Booth 3425

Water quality analysis

For 70 years, Hach has been an innovator in water quality analysis, providing tools that are accurate, simple to use, and informative. Eliminate uncertainty and boost efficiency and compliance with smart sensors, real-time control, and predictive diagnostic software designed specifically for wastewater treatment.

Hach

www.hach.com

Booth 1308

Mixing equipment

GridBee® and SolarBee® mixers from Medora Corporation help solve problems in activated sludge ponds, wastewater lagoons, equalization ponds and wet wells for lift/pump stations. We tailor our equipment to meet your exact needs. Pilot and rental programs available. Industry-leading parts and labor warranties.

Medora Corporation

www.medoraco.com

Booth 1055

Non-fouling level transmitter

The Keller LevelRat is built to provide reliable, low-maintenance service in wastewater level measurements. It offers 0.5% FS TEB accuracy, dual outputs (one analog and one RS485 digital), and models equipped with a 4-20 mA analog output that include Keller’s guaranteed lightning protection at no additional cost.

Keller America

www.kelleramerica.com

Booth 639

Flowmeters

KROHNE will showcase a wide range of its industry-leading water and wastewater products, including the brand new biogas version of the OPTISONIC 7300 ultrasonic flowmeter at WEFTEC.17. Also to be showcased are TIDALFLUX 2300, KROHNE’s flow meter for partially filled pipes; WATERFLUX 3070 water counter with flexible power concept; and a new generation of liquid and solids level measurement products featuring better measurement performance, enhanced software and an improved and more powerful signal processor.

KROHNE Inc.

www.us.krohne.com

Booth 916

Weights, measurements

Scaletron is a leading manufacturer of corrosion-resistant scales designed for weighing and monitoring the usage of corrosive chemicals and/or materials in water treatment, wastewater treatment and industrial applications. The complete line of scales includes 150 lb. cylinder and ton cylinder scales; drum scales; tank and platform scales; IBC tote scales and spill containment scales. Scales feature a low-profile platform design, capacities from 30 lbs. to 30,000 lbs., and a five-year warranty.

Scaletron

www.scaletronscales.com

Booth 6731

Grinder pumps

The enhanced FPS PowerSewer® System from Franklin Electric is a flexible, service friendly, and efficient system for residential and commercial applications. The basin’s internal C-Channel assembly releases from the top of the unit, simplifying accessibility to and maintenance of its components. The updated tank design provides for easy access and replacement of all other internal components. The float tree is spring loaded and easily removable, with a lift handle to simplify pump removal. Isolated pump support accommodates heavier pumps for expanded applications.

Franklin Electric

https://ift.tt/1e5XBPx

Booth 3643

Metering pump technology

Since 1936, Milton Roy has concentrated its resources on the development and manufacture of equipment that accurately controls fluids ranging from water to high-viscosity polymers, corrosive or abrasive chemicals, toxic substances, and other difficult pumping media.

Milton Roy

www.miltonroy.com

Booth 4448

Collection system monitoring

SmartCover Systems has introduced the SmartLevel level monitoring system with trend analysis to give users visibility into the collection system. It detects day-to-day level changes with its automated SmartTrend analytical tool, alerting users to subtle changes in their system. This visibility enables users to determine when to clean, days to weeks ahead of any issue. Its real-time feedback frees utilities from overcleaning.

SmartCover Systems

https://ift.tt/2ITMgCN

Booth 2625

Screening and pretreatment

Enviro-Care’s SPECO®, SAVI® and FSM® equipment will be on display at WEFTEC.17. The new SAVI Beast 800 septage receiving screening system with innovative pivoting design will be featured as well as a full-scale production unit of the SPECO Combined Pre-Treatment Plant. In addition, the FSM Perforated Plate Filter screen with the new design will be shown for the first time.

Enviro-Care

www.enviro-care.com

Booth 1342

Wastewater combination air valves

A.R.I. USA is proud to introduce the D-26 family of wastewater combination air valves. The MaxFlow line is available in a variety of sizes, body materials, and connection types. A.R.I.’s 40 years of air valve design experience culminate in this new full-flow line of products for use in all types of municipal, industrial, and package systems applications.

A.R.I. USA

www.ariusa.com

Booth 4238

Control valves

OCV’s control valves are designed to get the most out of resources without wasting a drop. Standard design advantages create drip-tight Class VI closure, flow and pressure stability, preventing water loss and system damaging surges. Valves meet or exceed industry standards, including the most comprehensive NSF/ANSI 61-G listing in control valves, 5-year warranty, and ARRA/AIS compliance.

OCV Control Valves

www.controlvalves.com

Booth 4757

Biosolids reduction

Drylet’s dry-to-the-touch product, Aqua Assist, has been specifically formulated as a biocatalyst loaded with beneficial bacteria for wastewater treatment plant operations. At 1011 cfu per gram, Aqua Assist provides more than 100 times the microbial concentration of any liquid bioaugmentation product. It enhances the power of nature to transform biosolids into water and gas without requiring any commitment to new or expensive equipment.

Drylet

www.drylet.com

Booth 8336

Ductile iron pipe protection

VB3 Enhanced Polyethylene is an advanced form of polywrap protection on ductile iron pipe. It not only creates a barrier between the corrosive soil and the surface of the pipe but it also works to fight corrosion in other ways. This three-layer, co-extruded film is infused with a volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) as well as an antimicrobial additive. The VCI neutralizes any corrosive liquids that may seep between the wrap and the pipe while the antimicrobial additive fights anaerobic corrosion caused by sulfate reducing bacteria.

AA Thread Seal Tape Inc.

www.aathread.com

Booth 5412

Valves, rings

Onyx Pinch Valves are available with hand wheel, pneumatic, or electric actuators. They are ideal for controlling raw sewerage, sludge and lime slurry. Isolator Rings reliably measure pressure or level on slurries and other hard-to-handle fluids and are ideal for pump protection. Guaranteed to never clog or plug, they are compatible with a wide array of gauges, switches, and transmitters.

Onyx Valve Co.

www.onyxvalve.com

Booth 4623

Eco-friendly odor control

OMI Industries’ innovative Ecosorb® technology eliminates odors without the use of harsh or hazardous chemicals, expensive emission control systems or masking fragrances. Developed from a proprietary blend of plant extracts, food-grade surfactant and water, Ecosorb is engineered to seek out and destroy organic and inorganic odors on a molecular level – allowing wastewater treatment facilities to be good neighbors.

OMI Industries

http://omi-ecosorb.com

Booth 1021

Dry polymer preparation system

Acrison has upgraded Model 500 Dry Polymer Preparation System. The Model 500 now comes with a state-of-the-art controls package including a color touchscreen operator interface with graphic displays, automatic batch calculations, and extensive control and monitoring capabilities. The Model 500 also has a variety of additional sensors throughout the system to more closely monitor its operation in real time, and an upgraded air dryer for conveying polymer into the unit’s cyclone wetting chamber.

Acrison Inc.

www.acrison.com

Booth 4025

Replacement grinder pump

Replace troublesome, maintenance-intensive residential grinder pumps with the progressing cavity Upgrade from E/One. For the longest mean time between service calls and the lowest operation and maintenance costs, the Upgrade is designed to fit into almost any other grinder pump wet well. The changeover from old pumps to new pumps is quick and easy – virtually a drop-in replacement.

Environment One Corporation

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Booth 826

Pumps and flow meters

Flomotion Systems designs and manufactures positive displacement peristaltic pumps and accessories and magnetic flow meters. Products are used in a wide variety of demanding liquid dispensing and measurement applications. Industries served include municipal water and wastewater, food and beverage, concrete, CPI, power and HVAC.

Flomotion Systems Inc.

https://ift.tt/2ISr9R8

Booth 3402

Composite manhole cover

Composite material from Trumbull can pass a 50,000-lb. proof load test per AASHTO M-306, H-25, yet weighs only one-third of a comparable cast iron frame and lid. Due to its resistance to hydrogen sulfide, composite material is a great solution for manholes where H2S gas has caused deterioration to cast iron manhole covers. Now available in 30” size.

Trumbull Industries Inc.

www.trumbull-mfg.com

Booth 4350

Powerful pump monitoring

The Trimble Telog solution provides a GIS-centric cloud and mobile platform for monitoring lift station pump on/off cycles along with sump levels. This data can then be used to produce pump run-time and energy efficiency reports as well as flow history. Data is wirelessly transmitted on a defined schedule or in response to alarms, providing a powerful solution for improving pump performance and optimizing system operations.

Trimble Water and Telog, A Trimble Company

www.trimblewater.com

Booth 1814

Moisture-tolerant epoxy systems

The new Dura-Plate® 301 Series of moisture-tolerant epoxy systems from Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings can be applied over damp and medium flash-rusted metal substrates without dew point restrictions, giving contractors wider application windows for protecting assets in harsh environments. The low-temperature cure formulation allows for application at just a few degrees above freezing, driving coating schedule efficiencies for both new construction and maintenance projects.

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings

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Booth 7731

Remote monitoring over private cellular network

Phoenix Contact’s new EAGLEi remote monitoring solution delivers easy and secure access to remote data. Phoenix Contact provides the remote terminal unit (RTU) with complete hardware, while EAGLEi Data LLC hosts the web-based data at a secure data center. EAGLEi provides real-time information about levels, flow, temperatures, pump starts, run times, faults, and process values.

Phoenix Contact

www.phoenixcontact.com

Booth 7918

Equalization, SSO, and CSO tanks

DN Tanks offers durable, prestressed concrete tanks that can withstand the demanding and fluctuating cycles of flow equalization and can accommodate: covered or open-top roof configurations, various floor slopes, flood drains and troughs, cleaning equipment, fast fills and drains, and easy cleaning processes. Our prestressed concrete tanks are not affected by harsh conditions including extreme fluctuations in temperatures and do not require internal coatings, even when used in an aggressive wastewater environment. Shown is a 1.0 MG equalization basin and lift station in Branson, Mo.

DN Tanks

www.dntanks.com

Booth 1920

GIS systems

Since 1969, ESRI has helped customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. ESRI engineers advanced solutions for digital transformation, IoT, and location analytics to create the maps that run the world.

ESRI

www.esri.com/water

Booth 4048

Membrane technology

Layne offers POREFLON PTFE UF/MF membranes for durability and performance. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) hollow-fiber membranes offer higher porosity, and lower trans-membrane pressure than traditional PVDF materials. Succeeds in harsh applications and withstands aggressive chemical cleanings.

Layne

www.layne.com

Booth 2904

Odor control

Jerome®, by Arizona Instrument offers both portable and stationary H2S analyzers that are accurate, reliable and rugged enough for nearly any environment. The handheld J605 can detect H2S as low as 3 ppb and can store up to 10,000 data points. It boasts a battery life of 18 hours and is equipped with an intuitive menu-driven interface. The 651 is a monitoring system with a removable portable unit for detecting hydrogen sulfide hot spots.

Arizona Instrument

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Booth 1820

Double containment piping system

GF Piping Systems’ Double-See® Vinyl Double Containment Piping System is an easy-to-install pressure-rated system with a primary (inner) and secondary (outer) pipe designed for safely transporting hazardous liquids. Double-See is available in sizes from ½” x 2” to 6” x 10” in both PVC and CPVC; either material may be primary or secondary (PVC × PVC, CPVC × PVC, CPVC × CPVC) with Clear PVC always an option for the containment pipe.

GF Piping Systems

www.gfps.com

Booth 4052

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