Important new products and trends for special event professionals including in FX, special effects, floral, lighting, linens, props, tabletop items, technical support and tents
North Hollywood, Calif.-based Air Dimensional Design has introduced its Hi-lights with new battery-operated light units. This design eliminates the need for long extension cords thanks to a remote control that turns the light on and off. Hi-light...
The Race Cooler Co., based in Merrick, N.Y., offers beverage coolers made from used NASCAR tires. Dubbed Racecoolers, each tire is different and features unique grease pencil marks from the pit crew and distinctive wear patterns. The cooler has p...
Customized Kleenex boxes are now available in bulk. The outside of the stylish oval boxes can be personalized with logos, messages and photographs. According to Kleenex, the boxes can double as picture frames. All special orders are fulfilled wit...
Andover, Minn.-based Aspenridge International offers the Butler: the small, portable tray can be stuck in the sand to hold keys, cell phones, beverages and other items. Invented by a member of the special event and incentive industries, the Butle...
The Meese Orbitron Dunne Co., based in Ashtabula, Ohio, introduces an Italian-influenced decor item for weddings, photo backgrounds and more. Made of weatherproof polyethylene and designed to mimic marble, the system features four columns with cu...
Produced in Central Mexico, Trago Tequila is made from six- to 10-year-old agave plants with high sugar content. Trago Silver is a clear spirit with pepper, citrus and mint aromas; the company suggests using it in mojitos. Trago Reposado has vani...
Styrofoamflorals.com is offering a free green apron to the first 500 professional florists who sign up for the Floral Forum. Registered flower pros will get e-mails featuring new shapes of Styrofoam brand foam, floral arranging ideas and tricks o...
Based in La Habra Heights, Calif., Images Printed On Chocolate applies full-color photographs to milk or dark chocolate treats. The products are completely edible thanks to FDA-approved food coloring. The company also offers a live chocolate even...
CD Invites, based in Miami, offers a high-tech way to get guests to an event. The CD invitation holds event information, directions, a link so guests can RSVP via e-mail, and a slide show with background music. Each decorated CD comes in a person...