Candy & Gum

Type: 4-foot, 16-bin endcap
Manufacturing process: Structural foam molding and clear-acrylic injection molding; sheet metal fabrication; litho printing process (graphics); metal tubing framework; plastic and aluminum extrusions
Introduction: May 1992
P-O-P company: AMD Industries, Chicago
Comments: Upscale, contemporary Pick-A-Mix display, holding 480 pounds of product. Manufacturing process allows display to be manufactured as an in-line unit, endcap or walk-around without changing the tooling.

Product: Assorted candy
Number of displays: 3,000
P-O-P company: Display Marketing Services, West Hartford, Conn.
Distribution: Chain drug, convenience and grocery stores
Introduction: January 1991 (6-foot version); July 1991 (54-inch version)
Duration: Permanent
Construction: Wire rack with metal tubular frame
Sweets are receiving secondary placement in retail stores. The sides offer peg-hook capabilities for optimal use of retail space.

Type: 16-bin, walk-around display
Manufacturing process: Sheet metal fabricating; litho printing process (graphics); fabricated plastic sheets; heavy-duty fiber tube base with granite paint finish; and aluminum extrusions
Introduction: April 1992
P-O-P company: AMD Industries, Chicago
Comments: Fiber tube base gives structural strength and allows a smaller footprint.

Product: Assorted chocolate candies
P-O-P company: The Acorn Group, Chicago
Distribution: Drug stores, grocery stores and mass merchandisers
Introduction: Fall 1992
Duration: Promotional
Construction: Corrugated cardboard
Prepacked wing shippers from Brach's help get the company's chocolate-covered candies additional display space in stores that have strict "clean floor" policies.