Home Improvement

Improved packaging, customized merchandisers and adaptable displays are current trends in the hardware industry.

Product: Router bits, chain and accessories
Distribution: Hardware stores and home centers
Introduction: August 1997
Duration: Permanent
Construction: Metal (locking bar), cardstock and plastic (chain merchandising)
The Mibro Group has introduced its Kingchain chain and accessories program to America. Color coding and application icons ease the selection process.

Product: Power lawn equipment
Number of displays: 50
P-O-P company: Global Creations L.L.C., Machesney Park, Ill.
Distribution: Outdoor power equipment dealers
Introduction: June 1997
Duration: Permanent
Construction: Wire grid, MDF base, styrene header
Lawn equipment is merchandised on one triangular tower rack, encouraging multiple sales.