What's new in store fixturing? Over 300 retailers and designers found out first hand at NASFM's sold-out GlobalShop seminar, Store Fixturing Update: Materials & Technologies of the New Millennium. Facilitated by NASFM President Richard Ernest, eight NASFM member companies presented innovative new concepts for the fixture industry. Participants were selected from company-submitted entries by an independent panel of judges.

Acriglas (Metallic and Frosted) by Acrilex

Recreate the look of architectural patterned glass with the ease of fabrication and forming found in Acrylic. Or emulate the look of bright, dipped, brushed, anodized aluminum.
www.acrilex.com

Bendable Substrates by Interior Products

Patented bendable panels make it so easy even a novice can make curved components with them. Unlike bending plywood, bendable substrates never "spring back" and always "hang true", reducing labor costs and material waste. Substrate options include: Kerfkore, Timberflex, Flexboard, and Ultralite Kerfkore.
www.interiorproducts.com

Kolorfusion by Crown Metal Manufacturing Co.

This patented process transforms monotone finishes into exciting colors and patterns, adding dramatic color to wall and fixture hardware. It allows for blended and contrasting colors and designs. Colors can be customized.
www.crownmetal.com

Octanorm Extruded Aluminum System by Design Factory

This system of suspended semi-circular glass shelves supported by the Octanorm extruded aluminum system provides structural support, as well as architectural detailing, enabling Design Factory to create a unique wall fixture assembly with it. Positive reactions to the system spawned two additional variations of the assembly-The Duette and the Trillion.
www.advancedmillwork.com or www.octanorm.com

Self-Locking Slatwall Hook by Art-Phyl Creations

This injection-molded, all-plastic scan hook has no sharp edges and features a patented self-locking design which locks hooks into the slatwall to prevent wobbling or lift-out. It contains a flip-up label holder and self-loading back slant design.
www.art-phyl.com

Visplay Stripes from Marlite

Visplay Mono from Marlite brings structure to wall areas using points; Visplay Stripes from Marlite establishes the horizontal as an organizational principle.
www.marlite.com

LED (Light Emitting Diode) Moving Message Signs by Sunrise Systems Inc.

These programmable electronic signs are ADA compliant and easy to install. Curved and flexible configurations are available to easily incorporate the signs architecturally into your store.
www.sunrisesystems.com

On-line B2B Procurement Site by estorefixture.com

This new web site specializes in the procurement of custom retail fixtures. It offers an online catalog, comprehensive AutoCAD and design services, real-time online collaboration, advanced security, reverse auctions, and inventory tracking.
www.estorefixture.com