The Twist Exhibition Stand versus the traditional Pop-up Stand

The advantages of the Twist Stand.

We’re very often asked what the pro’s and cons are of the Twist Exhibition Stand over the more commonly used 3x3 pop-up.  Both are relatively quick to install and break-down, and perform the task well of displaying graphics and information at any exhibition or event.  And, perhaps more to the point, they are both designed for easy transit.  So which do you choose?

Flexible and Versatile

The biggest advantage of the Twist Stand is that it offers a flexible and versatile modular aspect.  The Twist can be extended in height up to 2.7 metres (standard size being 2 metres) but more impressively, it can extend in width quickly and easily.  Whilst the traditional pop-up stand has a rigid size, the Twist Stand has the ability to be used as a simple 3 panel kit or as a complete exhibition display.

Its flexibility comes from a patented Flexi-panel which enables the stand to ‘twist’ around corners of almost every angle.  This may form a large part of your decision-making as you will have hardware to fit any future exhibition space.  And, as long as design takes into account the possible reconfigurations of the stand, your graphics can be used to suit displays of varying shapes and sizes.

Does it come with lights, transit case and lectern?

Yes. Both the pop up stand and the 3 panel Twist Stand are usually supplied with a transit case.  Spotlights and a lectern top and graphic wrap are part of the bundle offer.  The lectern top and graphic wrap will convert the transit case for both into decent lecterns.  The pop ups lectern/transit case being twice the width of that of the Twist Stand, may add more weight on the stand but is perhaps not as easy to transit.  The Twist Stand's transit cases are designed to click-fit together to form a larger lectern, and we can also produce a lectern top to fit.

The Twist also incorporates specifically built spotlights.  The posts have in-built plugs and a neat cable-tidy set within the length of the post to take the wires down to the foot of the stand.  The Twists transit case also has a foam infill, designed to house each post, light and graphic to prevent it rattling around during transit.

Price

The Twist is most commonly sold as a 3 panel kit to match the 3x3 pop-up in size, and the Pop-up usually works out a little cheaper in price.  However, the constraints on the fixed size of the pop-up stand might not give you the best ROI in the long term, and considerations of future use needs to be considered.  The pop-up can also be bought as frame and graphics only which may reduce cost further, but may leave you stuck when it comes to moving the stand to and from an exhibition.

Installation of the Twist Stand

Installing the Twist stand is perhaps not as intuitive as installing the pop up. There's no frame behind it like there is on the pop-up stands and instead relies on mag strips on the back of the graphic to pull your design together.  However this does have the advantage of making it easier to line up your graphics once installed.

Timewise, we think that once you've had a bit of practice, you should be taking about 10-15 minutes to install both the pop up and  the Twist Stand, but the Twist is a bit quicker to break down, and the structured transit case ensures you store the graphics correctly, ready for the next time you need it.

Give the team a call on 01270 625207 to discuss the best option for you in more detail or use the form below.  We can supply video and graphics to support you, or we can demonstrate the stand so you can see for yourself how easy they are to install.

Exhibition Display Stands

Our exhibition stands and displays are designed and built to be re-useable, easily installed and effortlessly editable.  We will work with you to create an exhibition stand which will be bespoke to you and maximise your return on investment. All of our exhibition stands can be configured to fit any size or shape of exhibition space.  Designed correctly, and the same stand can be used at different events with different sized spaces. Whether you have a shell scheme space or a space only, our display stands can be configured to suit.  And if you need help with design, our studio will create your artwork and work out how your stand can be designed to suit your requirements. If you are designing an exhibition stand, we're here to help and advise with templates and specifications to aid you create a professional exhibition stand.  Call the team to discuss in more detail, or leave a message below and we'll get right back to you.  

Print Quality

As ever, Johnsons wide format print quality is guaranteed.  Our wide format presses will print your graphics accurately and at a fine quality to ensure that even the smallest text is crisp and sharp. And where colour matching is required, we can sample sections to aid the process and give peace of mind that the production of your exhibition stand will match our promises.

Choosing the right substrate for your display stand

There are a number of choices of substrate to choose from for your stand. All have certain advantages, whether it's easier transportation, price or practicalities, we can help you make the right choice. Some hardware is especially designed for fabric or rigid substrates and some can use various substrates.  We'll help you get the right solution for your exhibition stand.

If You're A Designer...

If you are designing an exhibition stand for a client, we can help you to choose the best hardware and print material. We can produce an unbranded 3D layout that can be edited to add graphics.  All we need is the size of the space or spaces that the exhibition stand will be used in, and we'll recommend the best options to suit your brief. Give the team a call to discuss your project in more detail, or leave us a message below, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Which Roller Banner?

We have a wide choice of Pull Up Banners including wide roller banners and outdoor banner stands, and we're here to help you choose the right one for its intended use. Our comprehensive range of banners ensures we can provide the most appropriate solution for your display, event or exhibition, whether its indoors or outdoors.  Our range of roller banners is durable and built to last and not constructed as one-use only.  See the full range of roller banners in our catalogue pages. Together with a choice of excellent and sleek roller banner designs, comes our renowned attention to quality and detail.  We’re here to help you choose the most suitable roller banner for your requirements and guarantee its quality, whatever the budget.

Roller Banners To Suit All Situations

Banner widths are available from the familiar 800mm wide through to the popular 3.2 metre wide roller banner.  Most are approximately 2 metres in height.   We supply both single sided and double sided systems as well as linkable pull up banners to create graphic walls or exhibition spaces (See the Twist exhibition stands).  And, for those displaying outdoors, we have roller banners specifically designed to withstand the wind and rain at your event.

Guaranteed Quality and Colour Matching

Our premium print service and presses will ensure a superb image reproduction.  And because we use high quality substrates, your pull-up banners will be scuff resistant and keep your graphic flat and free from unsightly curling.

Guaranteed high quality hardware

All our roller banners will arrive boxed with a carry case to protect the high quality hardware.  We only use superior quality roller banner hardware and back this up with exceptional printing onto premium standard substrates.  (We don't cut any corners by printing onto thin substrates and using poor quality roller banner hardware).  Our prices start at just £74.00 for an 800mm wide roller banner and our wider roller banners are exceptional value for money.

Select Your Roller Banner

Take a look at our full range of banners in the Roller Banner Catalogue, give the team a call for more information or request a quote and we'll send you prices as soon as possible.

Wide Format - Sign & Display

Johnsons wide format print unit boasts some of the most advanced printing facilities dedicated to sign and display manufacturing.  Our wide format printing presses offer an exceptional print quality which is why some of the largest brands in the UK frequently return to us.

High Quality Large Format Printing

Our flatbed and roll-to-roll presses replicate the high quality print that Johnsons is renowned for.  We're capable of printing to a wide range of materials and substrates up to 50mm in depth.  Put this together with our comprehensive print finishing capabilities,  we have a complete wide format print solution specialising in the following:

• Exhibition & Display Stands
• Signage
• Outdoor Display
• Roller Banners
• Printed Hoarding
• Office Branding
• PVC Banners
• Wallpapers, Wall Graphics
• Photography Print Products
• Point of Sale
• Office & Event Installation Services

Together with the exceptional printing quality, we also have the experience and expertise to guide you through production and installation.

Colour Matching & Photographic Quality

We have invested in one of the first AGFA Anapurna wide format printers with start-to-finish workflow in the UK. Thus giving us the ability to print, cut and finish to the highest standard in a single, efficient process. We are able to produce large format images of photographic quality on a commercial scale and which are superior to those from most other printers currently available. This means that we are able to exactly match your brand colour, something that was not achievable on a commercial basis until recently. All you need to do is tell us the pantone, CMYK split or send us a sample and we will match your colour.

We're Here To Help

Finally, you can always contact us to discuss wide format production.  We're here to offer our experience with all aspects of your project on 01270 625207.  Please see our complete Large Format Product Catalogue for all our large format products.

Litho Printing in Cheshire

Quality is our main focus here at Johnsons and we want your litho printing to be the highest quality possible.

To achieve the quality we only use the best presses available. Our Heidelberg XL75 printing press produces the majority of our commercial work, running at speeds of approximately 15,000 sheets per hour.  Consequently we are set up to deliver the highest quality print, and to meet your deadlines.

Litho Printing Colour Management

The in-line colour management system that sits alongside the press ensures colour consistency.  It also gives rich tones and sharp images giving the best possible CMYK print reproduction.  The Heidelberg presses produce a high quality print product, which give a superior finish and quality from medium to long run printing.  As a result we produce a more consistent colour reproduction and are capable of printing spot colours include metallics.  Furthermore, running our printing presses is a highly experienced and skilled workforce dedicated to producing high quality litho printed product.

Our Litho printing and finishing takes place at our head office premises in Cheshire, alongside our digital printing.  We like to think we can give you the best service anywhere.  So give the team a call to discuss your litho printing in more detail, we'd be delighted to help.  Or you can leave a message in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Johnsons are now into their second HP Indigo press having initially entered the digital print arena in 2009.  Being renowned for high standards within commercial print, it was essential the digital print option matched quality, immediately ruling out the powdered toner machines. But ultimately it was our customers who had the biggest say in which press we chose.  We're now using the 4th generation of Indigo 7000 series and such is the quality, our customers rarely stipulate whether we should be printing digital or litho.  That choice usually being made by economics.

So why do Creatives insist on HP Indigo?

The Indigo has quite a few tricks up its sleeve that toner based machines cannot achieve.  But essentially its the fact that the Indigo represents the best comparison to litho printing quality that makes it the first choice for design agencies. Those qualities include the reproduction of accurate and consistent colours.  The integrated spectrophotometer offers automatic ICC profiling giving a tailored colour profile for each paper stock it prints on.  And the paper stocks available are wide and varied, with most paper mills offering HP Indigo specified choices.

Consistent Colour Reproduction

The consistency also comes from the inline Spectrophotometer and the liquid ink technology used by the Indigo. Being able to produce consistent colour matches, no matter when, where or what its printed on, is a major factor. The ability to reproduce the same accurate colour time after time, was an obvious advantage to our customers, and the Indigo delivers this for our customers. The press also offers a host of "special" effects, ink colours and tactile print. Put this together with the usual digital printing advantages of short-run and variable data, you can understand why our customers chose this press. Advantages of the Indigo Press include:

• Inline, controlled colour management
• Perfect registration
• Higher colour consistency over time
• ICC profiling - Media specific
• White Ink Printing
• Invisible red ink (visible under UV light)
• Fluorescent Inks
• Textured/tactile print
• Spot Matte/Gloss varnish effect

For examples of the kind of work the Indigo can produce, please get in touch on 01270 625207 or leave a message below.  We can send samples or print examples of your work for comparison.