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ABOUT DOWNING: |
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Jack Downing and Erv Dewald founded Downing Displays in 1962 after realizing the potential of Monsanto's newly introduced Fome-Cor as a strong, yet lightweight, cost saving material for use in building trade show displays. Receiving an order for 400 displays upon presentation of a prototype, it became obvious that Jack had a winning product idea. A tabletop version was later added for smaller trade shows and personal meetings. Downing began building portable backwall displays for companies across the country in the sixties.
The development of new portable display systems has continued from the 60's until today. Among those developed and patented were the "Snap-On" panel and pole display, the Hinge Panel folding panel display, the Unlimited folding panel display and the Reflections light wall display.
In 1990, Downing introduced the Hardwall display, which could be customized with a wide variety of laminate surfaces. This display combined the ingenuity and simplicity of portable displays with the design aesthetics of custom exhibits. In the late '90's the Hardwall panel was modified and patented into the M-wall modular exhibit system. In 2003 Downing introduced M-Beam, a structural aluminum beam system that works with M-Wall.
In 1991, Downing Displays formed business relationships with The Portables in Vancouver British Columbia and with Maxibit in Stockholm, Sweden. This arrangement enabled Downing exclusive rights to build and market Maxibit products in the U.S.A. adding the portable Network pop-up display, 08 Plus folding frame and Zap retractable banner stands to the Downing product line.
Downing is now regarded as one of the leading exhibit houses in the country. Under Mike Scherer's leadership for more than two decades, Downing handles exhibit inventories nationwide, provides impeccable show services support, marketing assistance, and design and manufacturer of all types of exhibits and custom showrooms.
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| Producing great results for growing companies | |
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Since trade shows are about business growth, Downing's focus remains on providing targeted trade show exhibit solutions and services designed to support your growth efforts. We're interested in enhancing your results and offering you superior engineered exhibits, excellent graphic design and production, and outstanding show services to support your event schedule. If you are using traditional custom-built exhibits, Downing can typically reduce your shipping and drayage costs by a third to a half. We can design a striking, effective light-weight modular or portable exhibit that helps you achieve your goals.
Do more with less. Downing also removes the logistical stresses. You can on focus on strategy, not logistics, using your personnel more effectively. You can stop worrying about which exhibit is shipping where...who is setting it up... and whether or not it has the right graphics. We've also taken exhibit management services to a new level so your trade show exhibit assets are maximized... letting you do more with less.
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Downing Displays Headquarters, located in Milford, Ohio, just east of Cincinnati. Top photo, Mike Scherer, President and CEO. |
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Improve event communication. Let our experienced staff show you how. We can maintain your branding while creating powerful new graphics every time you're ready to address a new market.
Decrease set-up time and show site labor costs. Downing exhibits are packed in a highly organized, labeled manner. When you or your labor crew unpacks it, it will take less time to understand how it sets up, saving money in the long run. It's also easier to repack correctly so it's ready for the next show.
Meet tough schedules. We do it, all the time. It's a reputation we intend to keep. When you need a custom island exhibit that conforms to your business's unique needs ... computer stands, electronic messaging, conference rooms and custom product displays...and you need it fast. Downing delivers, on time, as expected, when you need it.
WHEN YOU WANT A STRONG EVENT PARTNER... Downing Displays is it.
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| The right tactical choice | |
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Downing has been selected as the tactical partner of choice for many global companies. Yet, we treat clients of every size with the same exceptional services. We design and build trade show exhibits from the ground up. You'll also notice we inventory a complete line of repair parts. Trade shows and shipping can take a toll on exhibits. You will always have the support you need from Downing Displays to maintain your exhibit in peak condition. Or, choose to send it to us and we will refurbish it for you.
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We understand the power of great graphics. |
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| Some of our National Accounts | |
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From Fortune 500 clients to small businesses, our clients appreciate our ability to deliver exactly what they need to participate successfully in local, regional, and national events. Our goal is to have you succeed with less expense, greater results and... less turmoil.
We are pleased to serve and facilitate some of this country's most successful companies and organizations including the following national accounts:
- Merrill Lynch
- IBM
- Cintas
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Nikon
- Prudential
- Mass Mutual
- Pfizer
- Procter & Gamble
- Eli Lilly
- Manpower
- Briggs & Stratton
- Miller Brewing
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