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UFI recognises Scan Display for best practices in sustainable exhibiting
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced the results of its 2017 Sustainable Development Award. Due to the high standard of entries submitted, the judges could not agree on a single winner. Instead, UFI awarded six companies the title...
International exhibition trends in 2014
In February 2014, nine Scan Display staff members attended EuroShop in Düsseldorf, Germany. EuroShop is considered the world’s number one trade fair for retail and exhibition spaces, showcasing the latest trends in the global exhibition industry. The Scan team...
Our new water-wise plant nursery
Sustainability is an ongoing journey, and one that we have embraced. Our most recent greening project is the installation in our Cape Town branch of a plant nursery which exclusively stocks water-wise, non-invasive plants. One of the company’s exhibition designers,...
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The Wing – an indestructible, green product
As the South African meetings and events industry aims to increase sustainability across all aspects of event organisation, Scan Display’s Managing Director, Justin Hawes, says we should consider some of the tried-and-tested ‘oldies’ as eco-friendly options. Scan...
Scan Display goes ‘green’ with solar power
Scan Display’s Johannesburg office has decreased its reliance on South Africa’s electrical grid by installing a Smart Grid solar system. This follows a conscious plan by the company to enhance its environmental responsibility and live up to the ‘green’ standards it...
Scan Display masters exhibition builds in Africa
With a number of major shows about to take place throughout Africa, Scan Display is opting for innovative and affordable exhibition options that are easy to set up and transport across the continent. Upcoming shows include Electra Mining Botswana and Water Africa and...
Scan Display building infrastructure for 2nd World Congress on Healthy Ageing
Scan Display has been appointed the official infrastructure supplier for the 2nd World Congress on Healthy Ageing (WCHA) and its accompanying exhibition. The congress is being organised by the Healthy Ageing Society of Africa (HASOA) and will take place at the Sandton...
Scan Display sponsors infrastructure at Investec Kirstenbosch Plant Fair 2015
A celebration of all things fynbos and food was recently showcased at the annual Investec Kirstenbosch Plant Fair, a consumer show focusing on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources. Organised by the Botanical Society of South Africa and themed...
Saving time, money and the environment with reusable exhibition elements
Constantly on the look-out for ways to create more sustainable exhibition stands, designers are incorporating products that can be reused and modified to suit any exhibition or event. This not only saves time and money, but reduces the negative environmental impact...