Global Shop 2005 - POP and Retail Merchandisers Have a New Hi-Tech, Low Cost Design Choice - Innovative Metallic Panels from DPI Help You Make a Splash With Your Retailers

DPI's new Metallic and CarbonTech(TM) carbon fiber panels are available for POP and Retail Merchandising. These panels give you the hi-tech look of metal for a fraction of the cost, and are coated for extra durability and scratch resistance.

LAS VEGAS, NV (PRWEB) March 28, 2005 -- The new lines of textured Carbon Fiber and smooth Metallic panels by Decorative Panels International (DPI) were among the shining stars at Global Shop 2005 in Las Vegas.

Originally designed and developed for use in garages and hi-impact areas of style-conscious homes and office environments, the CarbonTech and Metallic lines feature a tempered hardboard base with scratch and moisture-resistant coating, and are available both in perforated and non-perforated panels. A lower cost alternative to traditional metallic panels, the CarbonTech line delivers the look and texture of a carbon fiber inlay, while the Metallic line features the popular look of brushed stainless steel, copper and bronze. Available in several stock colors as well as any custom pms color, these panels are giving the retail and POP designers unlimited options.

According to DPI President, Fred Thompson, this combination of style, durability and attractive cost compared to traditional carbon fiber and metal materials makes them a perfect fit in POP and other retail merchandising applications.

These new products allow POP and merchandising designers to achieve high-end performance and looks, at a considerable cost reduction. DPI has positioned itself in the finished panel marketplace as the premier innovator of unique, cutting-edge designs. The stunning looks of the Metallic products and the depth of the carbon fiber texture on the CarbonTech products are the most recent examples of DPIs in house design teams innovation. Because of our fully integrated manufacturing capabilities, we are able to respond quickly to the latest wall covering and interior design trends" Thompson said.

DPI also showcased custom color red and blue panels to inspire those that are looking for panels to use in their retail projects that require a more specialized look. Thompson adds, These panels were displayed because we want the industry to know that we have in-place capability to go well beyond the standard product. We can work with them to design panels that match their project or corporate colors, and can even provide specialized value-added options like including an image of their logo printed onto the board to make a great brand statement in their retail merchandising."

For more than 40 years, Decorative Panels International has been providing high quality utility and designer wall panels. With a solid hardboard manufacturing facility located in Alpena Michigan and a superior finishing facility with a dedicated in house design team in Toledo Ohio, DPI offers the world Americas finest panel products. DPI is recognized industry-wide as the leader in design, style, innovation and state of the art manufacturing processes.

The CarbonTech(TM) name is a trademark and the CarbonTech(TM) design is a copyright of DPI.

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