Care and Handling of
Trade Show Popup Displays

Popup displays are one among the most popular types of trade show exhibit displays because of their versatility and ease of transport. They consist of a collapsible frame to which several full color graphic panels adhere.

Once they are up and being used on the display, very little can go wrong with popup displays in normal situations.

Yet, when it’s time to take down the display and store it until the next show, that's when the potential for problems begins. To help safeguard against potential issues, follow these guidelines.

1. Always roll the graphics with the images facing inwards. This will ensure that the magnetic strips adhered to the back of the panels do not come loose.

2. Roll the panels individually (not altogether in one big mass) and place them one by one into the carrying case. After panel 1 is rolled and placed in the case, roll panel 2 and place it inside panel 1, etc. This reduces the stress placed on the panels due to rolling and storing.

3. Do not keep your panels rolled up in the case for more than a couple of weeks at a time. If you are planning to store your display for an extended period before your next show, you should take the panels out and lay them flat.

4. Do not store panels in a hot environment. Graphic panels usually consist of more than one layer laminated together, and subjecting them to heat may adversely affect the bonding between layers.

This article was written by Rick Hendershot of TradeShow-Display-Experts.com.

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