Good for the Sole
Much is being said about the need for ensuring exhibits maintain clean surfaces when trade shows resume, with high-touch areas (e.g., countertops, touchscreens, etc.) and therefore hands getting the bulk of the attention. But there's another extremity capable of spreading germs in a more overlooked and insidious manner, a reality that prompted the release of the Hanz Trax Pro shoe sanitizing station. Fabricated from sturdy iron, stainless steel, and quartz glass, the Trax Pro features embedded UV-C lights to sterilize the bottoms of shoes. A mere six seconds atop the 2-inch-tall platform kills 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens on the soles of attendees' shoes, virtually eliminating the chance that booth visitors track in any unwelcome guests. Contact: Makitso USA, Stafford, TX, 888-495-2859, www.makitsodisplays.com Cutting Edge
Crystal Display Systems Ltd.'s Halo LCD monitors take a page from the casino playbook and incorporate LED strips along their sides to add attention-grabbing lighting effects. Available in two sizes (23.8 and 27 inches) and with optional 10-point PCAP touch functionality, Halo monitors can be mounted in portrait and landscape orientation and feature 3mm-thick tempered glass for added strength and stability. The edge-mounted RBG LEDs can be operated by remote control to allow flexibility in choosing solid hues and programming color-chasing light shows with no hot spots or dark corners. Ideal for check-in, lead-gathering, and contest stations, Halo monitors are sure to have exhibitors hitting the jackpot. Contact: Crystal Display Systems Ltd., Rochester, United Kingdom, 44-1634-791600, www.crystal-display.com Frame of Mind
BeMatrix USA's line of modular b42 frames was created to meet the rising demand for social-distancing walls in retail, office, and event settings. Lighter and slimmer than the company's famed b62 system, the b42 line encompasses a standard version that accepts fabric and hard-panel infills on both sides, as well as a "mono" model that can be used with one panel that slides into the middle of the frame. Featuring a narrow, 42-millimeter-wide profile and a hard anodized finish, b42 frames come with numerous accessories, including sturdy baseplates, wheels for added mobility, and lighting connectors. Contact: BeMatrix USA, Norcross, GA, 770-225-0552, www.bematrix.us