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Common Storage Mistakes With Table Top Displays And Banner Stands

 

If you’ve invested some of your marketing budget in banner stands and table top displays in San Antonio, you know how important it is to protect them properly so that they’ll still be vibrant and professional looking the next time you use them. Unfortunately, some people make storage mistakes that can result in damage that can shorten the life of your banner stands and ruin the effectiveness of your table top displays.

 

Foregoing Professional Storage

Most event venues and trade show display companies offer professional storage for banner stands and table top displays between events.  At conferences and trade shows, this option protects you against possible loss or theft of your display elements. In most cases, a set storage fee is quoted and remains in place throughout the event, including during tear down and packing after the event is over. Although it may be tempting to simply store your trade show display at the hotel where you’ll be staying or stash it in your vehicle, this isn’t a good idea. For one thing, your pieces could easily be shuffled aside when space is needed, and anyone could steal or accidentally damage them. Although it may cost a bit more to have us professionally store your table top displays and banner stands, Austin businesses will tell you that your display will be carefully stored and shielded from harm at all times.

 

Skipping Security Measures

Properly storing your table top displays is just the beginning at most event venues. Remember, proper storage protects items from damage, but proper security protects you from theft or loss of expensive and essential trade show pieces. If there is professional security available, take advantage of the chance to have your trade show booth area guarded during off hours. If a security guard isn’t an option, invest in an inexpensive alarm system to discourage would-be thieves or vandals.

 

Insufficiently Insuring Your Trade Show Displays

Your company is responsible for adequately insuring your table top displays and banner stands. San Antonio event venues aren’t responsible for anything lost, damaged or stolen when you participate in a trade show. If an accident occurs or there is a breach of security and your display is stolen, proper insurance can help you recoup your losses. It would be a shame to lose professionally crafted banner stands or table top displays and not have the funds to replace them. Ask your business insurer about adding a rider to your business policy that will cover the cost of repair or replacement of banner stands, table top displays and trade show booths.

 

Neglecting The Environmental Conditions

The least expensive storage option isn’t always the best choice for storing banner stands and table top displays. If you store your display in a storage facility that isn’t air conditioned, temperatures can soar to the triple digits. Extremely high temperatures can do serious damage to recycled or natural materials used in many banner stands. Vulnerable materials such as certain plastics or delicate fabrics can quickly deteriorate if temperatures fluctuate between too hot and too cold while your table top displays are sitting in storage between events. Spend the extra money for a climate controlled storage unit if you’ll be storing your trade show display banner stands and table top displays in Austin for long stretches of time.

 

Assuming Your Table Top Displays Will Be Ready To Show

Assuming your banner stands or other display elements will come out of storage in perfect condition and ready to show can be a serious mistake. Always take the time to check every element carefully, looking for snags, tears, bent frames, or other damage. The storage area might have sustained flood damage, high temperatures or other disasters that you’re unaware of. Before setting up your banner stands and table top displays, inspect every inch of them for problems. It’s best to do this before leaving the storage facility in case you need to fill out a claim form. If you discover unexpected damage that renders your banner stands or table top displays unusable, contact us as soon as possible so we can help you put together a replacement or rental unit as soon as possible in order to minimize your loss.

 

If you take the time to properly store your table top displays and banner stands in San Antonio and avoid the common mistakes outlined above, you can ensure your trade show display is always in top condition and ready to represent your company properly.