Sunday, December 28, 2008

New Slatwall Shopfittings for Versatile Retail Display

By David Murphy

Due to advances in slatwall component technology, it is now easier than ever for retailers to construct a quality, long-lasting display. Everything from "no brackets required" exists now, and the flexibility and ease with which displays can now be customized is absolutely astounding! In addition, slatwall components come in many types of materials, from plastic to metal, and in a wide variety of sizes, which again leads itself to the variety and uniformity, and of course, longevity of a display.

The slatwall components that exist today are a cut above those of a mere twenty years ago, due to these technological advances, and the more durable, quality slatwall components are relatively cost effective now, due to the use of a plethora of materials available for construction.

Because quality slatwall components are versatile, back panels can also be changed to conform to changing retail needs, replacing slat panels with solid or perforated panels within a few minutes.

Because panels are also grooved top and bottom, they also easily make a slotted joint when stacked, adding to their increased flexibility and effectiveness. This "pyramid style" of stacking can make implementing additional products into the advertising center quite flawless.

For new shopfittings, the panels are also space effective, leaving more floor space available to merchandisers. The total use of wall area is also another great feature of the slatwall panels. The panels usually provide a very neat appearance, with a clean look to the display.

Fixtures give the needed flexibility to panels and the panels then can be used for both wall-mounted displays and freestanding floor displays. From small, individualistic freestanding displays, to the display of heavier, bulkier, wall-mounted merchandise, panel store fixtures live up to the task each and every time. Set up and take down times are cut drastically with the use of panel store fixtures, leading this to be a very cost effective and time management effective method of retail display.

Panel store fixtures are used with slatted panels, and include such devices as slatwall inserts, and slatwall mouldings, which turn the panels into a myriad of advertising displays. Inserts are available in a variety of compositions, from aluminum to plastic.

Making space is almost a necessity in many businesses and homes, and the shopfitting industry as a whole is seeing an upsurge in purchases of their products from both businesses and homeowners.

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