Modular stands are slowly gaining popularity, especially among companies that wish to have their stand at trade fairs, exhibitions, and other similar events. Modular stands, as opposed to custom stands, have the benefits of sustainability, both in terms of the physical environment and the value of money. This article will explain why modular stands can be a more sustainable option and why this is relevant for your enterprise.
Reduced Environmental Impact
-
The durability of the structure: Modular stands consist of components such as panels, headers, and shelves, which can be used in other stands in the future. This makes a lot of sense compared to the single use stands since it helps save on the amount of material and carbon emitted in the process.
-
Less demand for raw material: Only specific components can be added to the existing modular kit whenever the need arises without constructing a brand new stand. This greatly enhances the effectiveness of the process and, at the same time, minimizes the use of wood, metal, plastic, and other materials.
-
Easy to transport: Since the components are easily interconnected and disassembled, they can be packed in crates or trolleys in a suitcase manner. This means that there is optimal transportation with the fewest possible emissions. It is in relativity to weight and volume that reuse gets optimized.
-
Eco-friendly: Most modular stand systems are made from aluminum and PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which are easy to recycle at the completion of their life cycle. Modules used previously can be repurposed or recycled appropriately.
Financial Sustainability
-
Cost of stand only initially: This negates any cost of erecting an entirely new stand for every occasion to be attended. Only the upgrading costs can be incurred in the event that there is a need to improve the existing modular kit.
-
Cost controllability: This is because modular stands have fixed prices, making estimating costs for an event more accessible. It does not have any limitations, such as keeping reserve sets of custom stands, as it is unlikely that there will be any changes.
-
Cost-effectiveness: Due to the conceptualization and design in a modular form, stand construction and stand material costs are significantly reduced time after time with subsequent usage.
-
Time and Cost saving: Modular stands reduce the number of man-hours or labor required in building stands before an event; therefore, no financial losses occur. It also ensures that the exhibitors do not experience long time gaps where they cannot actively attract clients.
-
Special sections: This implies that more modular sections can be stored as spares in case of the following incidents: cancellation, loss, or damage. This constitutes financial reserves and ensures that the company is on solid financial ground when other avenues of income are not generating enough revenue.
Customization and Flexibility
-
Reconfigure layouts – Modular stands, layouts, and floor plans can be created in many interesting configurations even when using the same parts. This helps in retracing the image of the space as required.
-
Preserve brand integrity – Branded headers, graphics, colors, and décor let brands remain intact, making it possible to have a consistent brand across various events, should one use modular kits.
-
Easy Storage and Handling – The modular stand components can easily be stored, and the stand and exhibits can be transported from one venue to another due to their compact size.
-
Versatility – Modular stand kits can be reconfigured as well, using additional parts as the nature of the stand shifts, without requiring full reconstruction. Shelves and workbenches and partitions, lighting, and other such ‘modules’ can be repositioned or completely included or omitted to alter the stand’s size or configuration.
Sustainable Best Practices
-
Select appropriate constructions – When leasing modular stands, choosing materials and finishes that are harmless for people’s health and produced by eco-friendly methods is necessary.
-
Source from ethical businesses – When selecting the companies that design and build modular stands, consider the fair-trade certifications of the stand, the materials used, and manufacturing methods.
-
Lessen the need for transportation – Minimize several orders and shipments from modular parts manufacturers to curb emissions from transportation.
-
Storage of shipping crates – Pre-fabricated component crates used in shipping should not be discarded but can be used again.
-
Longevity of modular components – Ensure that you adhere to the proper procedures of cleaning, storing, and maintaining the modular components in a bid to maximize the usage cycle before recycling.
Simplified Logistics
-
Modular exhibition stands utilize standard parts that are easily exchanged regardless of the sets in the series. This simplifies logistics coordination.
-
If individual pieces are lightweight, then the load capacities demanded for transport and assembly are lower as well. This opens other transport possibilities.
-
The size and shape of modular components are such that the packing/stacking required for transportation and storage purposes is uniform. It gets enhanced use of space.
-
This will further reduce the assembly time, meaning that companies will spend less time bumping in and out, especially when dealing with events. Logistics would be made more accessible by simplification, thus eliminating extra penalties for venue operators.
Promote Sustainable Messaging with Your Own Brand
Selecting reusable modular stands align with companies’ sustainability policies and initiatives to promote corporate environmental responsibility. Subtle considerations with regard to their stand selection show the company’s sustainable way of thinking and acting in other areas of business to the event attendees.
This enhances the general framing of sustainability for the events. Some elements of event sustainability are tangible and can be measured in concrete terms, such as the amount of waste and carbon footprint of modular stands, which can be used for public reporting on event sustainability performance.
The Final Note
Modular stands have an advantage over custom stands in that they are reusable and recyclable, while conventional stands are used only once. This sustainability advantage will only increase in value for those companies primarily engaged in minimizing their impact on the environment.
Selecting modular stands makes sustainability promises to your audience and customers and saves future costs of recurring utilization at different events. With mounting expectations for corporate sustainability, modular stands offer options to effectively accommodate those demands when it comes to your public events and your services for trade shows.
