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The Q Bar Promotional Counter Table with Header is a commercial-grade, portable branded counter designed for trade shows, roadshows, retail demos, mall activations, and community events. It ships with custom full-color printed graphics on the header panel and the main display panel, a built-in storage shelf, and a tool-free setup system designed for busy marketing and events teams. If your business needs a professional, reusable, portable branded presence at any venue, this is the counter built for you.
What Is a Promotional Counter Table with Header, and How Can It Elevate Your Brand at Any Event?
A promotional counter table with header is a portable, custom-branded display counter built for trade shows, retail activations, roadshows, product sampling campaigns, and exhibitions. The Q Bar Promotional Counter Table by Above All Advertising measures 32.5"W x 80"H x 18"D, features a full-color custom-printed header panel and a large bottom graphic panel, and assembles in seconds with no tools required. It includes a built-in work shelf and interior storage space, making it one of the most practical and cost-effective portable event counters available for businesses of any size.
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What Is a Promotional Counter Table with Header?
A promotional counter table with header is a freestanding display counter that combines a tall, branded structure with a prominent header graphic panel positioned above the counter surface. Unlike a basic folding table or a generic pop-up counter, this unit is purpose-built for brand visibility, presenting your logo, messaging, and visual identity at eye level and above in high-traffic environments where attention is competitive.
The "header" refers to the top graphic panel that extends your brand presence vertically above the counter workspace, functioning like a compact banner sign integrated into the display structure. This makes the unit visible across crowded trade show floors, busy supermarket aisles, shopping mall concourses, and outdoor roadshow settings where catching attention from a distance is essential.
How Does a Promotional Counter Table Work?
The Q Bar Promotional Counter Table arrives flat-packed for compact, efficient transport. The PVC frame snaps together using a tool-free connection system, and the custom adhesive vinyl graphic panels attach cleanly to their designated positions on the structure. The built-in internal shelf provides a concealed workspace and storage area accessible from the rear of the unit. From unpacking to fully assembled and event-ready, most users complete setup in under five minutes.
What Does a Demo Counter Table with Topper Include?
Every Q Bar Promotional Counter Table ships complete with the following:
- A commercial-grade PVC structural frame (32.5"W x 80"H x 18"D)
- A full-color custom-printed top header graphic panel (30.5"W x 11"H)
- A full-color custom-printed bottom display graphic panel (33"W x 30.5"H)
- A built-in work shelf and interior storage compartment
- All hardware required for tool-free, repeat assembly and disassembly
Is a Promotional Counter Table the Same as a Demo Table?
There is an important functional distinction. A demo table is a generic term for any surface used for product demonstrations. A promotional counter table with header is a fully branded, structural display system that serves as both a practical workspace and a high-visibility marketing tool. It combines the utility of a demo table with the branding power of a banner display, delivering significantly more marketing value in environments where brand recognition matters as much as product presentation.
What Materials Are Used in a Custom Printed Counter Table?
The frame is constructed from commercial-grade PVC, providing an optimal balance of lightweight portability and structural durability across repeated event deployments. The graphic panels use high-quality adhesive vinyl with full-color digital printing, producing vivid, print-accurate visuals that hold up under indoor event lighting, retail fluorescents, and standard outdoor daylight conditions throughout a full campaign lifecycle.
What Are the Full Specifications of the Q Bar Portable Promotional Counter Table?
Understanding the exact dimensions, materials, and included components ensures this unit fits your venue allocation, your graphic production system, and your event logistics. The table below covers the complete specification set.
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Specification |
Details |
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Hardware Size |
32.5"W x 80"H x 18"D |
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Top Graphic (Header) |
30.5"W x 11"H |
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Bottom Graphic |
33"W x 30.5"H |
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Frame Material |
Commercial-grade PVC |
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Graphic Material |
Adhesive vinyl with full-color digital printing |
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Assembly |
Tool-free -- sets up in seconds, no instructions required |
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Storage |
Built-in work shelf and interior storage compartment |
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Minimum Order Quantity |
2 units |
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Price Per Unit |
$267.95 (includes full-color custom printing on all graphic panels) |
Hardware Dimensions and Frame Construction
The overall footprint of the Q Bar is 32.5 inches wide and 18 inches deep, compact enough to fit within standard event booth allocations without consuming excessive floor space. At 80 inches tall, it presents your brand prominently even in crowded exhibition environments. The PVC frame is engineered for repeated assembly and disassembly without structural fatigue, making it reliable for businesses that exhibit at multiple events throughout the year.
Graphic Panel Sizes and Print Quality
The top header panel (30.5"W x 11"H) functions as an above-counter brand identifier, ideal for your logo, tagline, event theme, or campaign headline. The larger bottom panel (33"W x 30.5"H) carries your primary visual creative, whether that is a product image, lifestyle photography, campaign messaging, or a full brand story layout. Both panels are produced in full color using high-definition digital output on adhesive vinyl for sharp, accurate, vibrant results that reflect your brand standards precisely.
How Fast Does This Pop Up Counter Table Assemble?
Assembly takes under five minutes in most cases. The PVC frame connects using a snap-fit system requiring no tools, no additional hardware, and no printed instructions for repeat users. This makes it ideal for single-person setup at venues where arrival-to-doors-open time is limited, and makes breakdown at the end of an event equally fast and simple.
Storage and Workspace Features
The built-in interior shelf provides concealed, accessible storage for brochures, business cards, product samples, point-of-sale materials, payment devices, and event accessories. The counter top surface offers a clean, functional workspace for demonstrations, lead capture conversations, payment processing, or direct customer interaction. The combination of integrated storage and a functional workspace in one portable unit eliminates the need for secondary tables or visible storage boxes within your exhibit footprint.
Where Can You Use a Portable Promotional Counter Table?
The defining commercial strength of this unit is its versatility across virtually every industry, event type, and venue where brand presence matters. Below is a comprehensive overview of the most common and highest-value applications for the promotional counter table with header.
Trade Show Counter Table with Header -- The Standard for Exhibition Environments
At trade shows and exhibitions, the promotional counter table with header is one of the most essential booth assets a brand can deploy. It functions simultaneously as a reception point, a product demo station, a literature distribution hub, and a brand anchor within a larger exhibit display. Whether serving as a tradeshow counter, exhibition counter, exhibition counter stand, trade show booth counter, or trade show counter display, this unit gives your team a professional base of operations that separates your exhibit from competitors relying on generic tables or unbranded displays. It is equally effective as a portable tradeshow counter for brands that exhibit across multiple shows in a season.
Supermarket Demo Counter Table and In-Store Demo Table
Grocery retailers and FMCG brands rely on the supermarket demo counter table for in-store sampling events, new product launches, and shopper engagement programs. As an in-store demo table or supermarket display counter, it positions brand ambassadors confidently within retail environments while keeping brand identity clear, consistent, and compliant with store display guidelines. The compact footprint works effectively in supermarket aisle end-caps, entrance foyers, and checkout zone activations.
Shopping Mall Promotion Table and Roadshow Display Counter Stand
For mall operators, franchise systems, and rotating regional promotional campaigns, the shopping mall promotion table and shopping mall display counter deliver high brand visibility in high-footfall consumer environments. As a roadshow display counter stand or roadshow promotional table, the unit transports efficiently between cities and venues, sets up without specialist assistance, and maintains perfect brand consistency across every activation point in a campaign circuit, whether the roadshow spans five cities or fifty.
Job Fair Booth Counter Table and Career Fair Display Counter
Human resource teams, university recruiting offices, and staffing agencies use this unit as a job fair booth counter table or career fair display counter to represent their organization professionally at campus recruitment events, industry hiring fairs, and workforce development expos. The branded header panel communicates employer identity immediately, even from across a crowded venue floor packed with competing organizations. It also works effectively as an event podium counter for corporate presentations and on-site registrations.
Vendor Booth Counter Display and Craft Fair Counter Table
Independent vendors, artisans, and small business owners find the vendor booth counter display and craft fair counter table format essential for maintaining a professional presence at vendor markets, street fairs, maker events, artisan markets, and pop-up retail activations. It elevates the presentation well above a standard folding table setup and signals immediately to shoppers that the vendor is established and worth engaging with. It serves equally well as a street fair booth counter, market stall counter display, or vendor event display stand.
Community, Church, School, and Nonprofit Event Display Tables
Community organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and nonprofits regularly deploy this counter format for outreach, awareness, and fundraising events. Whether used as a church event booth table, school event display counter, community event booth counter, nonprofit event display table, college fair display counter, or health fair booth counter, the unit gives volunteer-run organizations the same professional presence that major commercial brands deploy, at a price point accessible to organizations operating on constrained event budgets.
Sporting Event Display Counter and Concert Booth Counter Table
At sporting events and live entertainment venues, this unit serves effectively as a sporting event display counter or concert booth counter table for merchandise sales points, sponsorship activations, fan membership sign-up stations, and brand engagement experiences. Its durability, rapid setup, and compact storage footprint make it well suited to the fast-paced, high-volume demands of live entertainment environments where transition time between events is minimal.
Market Stall Counter Display, Street Fair Booth Counter, and Mobile Marketing Display Counter
For operators running market stalls, outdoor fairs, street-level promotions, and mobile marketing campaigns, the market stall counter display, street fair booth counter, and mobile marketing display counter format provides a branded, professional anchor point. In competitive outdoor environments where multiple vendors compete for the same foot traffic, a custom-printed counter with a clear brand message consistently outperforms unbranded alternatives in attracting and converting passersby into engaged prospects or customers.
How Does This Exhibition Counter Compare to Other Display Options?
Choosing the right display for your event budget and marketing objectives requires understanding the realistic trade-offs between available options. The Q Bar Promotional Counter Table stands out clearly across the most common comparisons event marketers consider before committing to a display format.
Portable Promotional Counter vs. Standard Folding Tables
A standard folding table provides a surface and nothing more. The Q Bar portable promotional counter delivers custom-branded graphics at multiple heights, vertical brand visibility above the counter surface, concealed internal storage, and a professional presentation that a folding table cannot provide regardless of what linens, signage, or accessories are placed on top of it. For brands whose goal is to make a strong impression rather than simply occupy floor space, the difference in visitor engagement and perceived credibility is consistent and measurable.
Exhibition Counter Stand vs. Permanent Reception Desks
Permanent reception desks are expensive to purchase and install, fixed to a single location, and entirely impractical for event deployment. The exhibition counter stand format delivers comparable visual brand impact and professional credibility at a fraction of the cost, with the additional benefit of being fully portable, storable flat, and reusable across as many events as your marketing calendar demands.
Pop Up Exhibition Counter vs. Custom-Built Trade Show Booths
Custom-built booths require substantial capital investment, extended production lead times, specialized freight handling, and dedicated storage infrastructure between shows. A pop up exhibition counter achieves comparable brand impact for a fraction of the total cost and can be deployed by one team member in minutes without specialist involvement. For brands building their trade show program or operating within tight event marketing budgets, this unit consistently delivers the strongest return on marketing investment across its operational lifetime.
Side-by-Side Display Option Comparison
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Feature |
Q Bar Counter Table |
Standard Folding Table |
Custom-Built Booth |
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Branded Graphics |
Full-color, custom both panels |
None |
Full-color, custom |
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Setup Time |
Under 5 minutes, 1 person |
Under 2 minutes |
Hours, specialist required |
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Portability |
Flat-pack, lightweight |
Moderate |
Requires freight/storage |
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Built-In Storage |
Yes -- interior shelf included |
No |
Varies by design |
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Cost Range |
$267.95/unit (custom printed) |
$50 -- $150 (unbranded) |
$2,000 -- $20,000+ |
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Minimum Order |
2 units |
1 unit |
1 unitRetail Exhibition |
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Reusability |
High -- multiple events |
High |
Medium -- costly to store |
Who Should Buy a Custom Printed Counter Table?
Who Gets the Most Value from This Product?
This unit is purpose-built for:
- Business owners and brand managers who exhibit at trade shows, expos, consumer fairs, or B2B exhibitions
- Marketing teams running roadshows, sampling campaigns, pop-up retail activations, or regional promotional programs
- Franchise operators who need consistent, professional branded displays deployed across multiple locations or territories
- Retailers and FMCG brands conducting in-store demonstrations and product sampling events at supermarkets or retail chains
- HR and recruitment teams attending job fairs, college career fairs, and industry talent acquisition events
- Nonprofits, community organizations, schools, and faith-based groups hosting or attending public-facing community events
- Independent vendors and artisans selling at craft fairs, maker markets, outdoor festivals, and pop-up retail events
- Healthcare, wellness, and pharmaceutical brands operating health fair booths or retail clinic activations
- Advertising agencies and brand activation firms managing branded booth displays for multiple clients
Who Might Need a Different Solution?
If your event requires a fully enclosed kiosk with integrated technology panels, 360-degree coverage, structural integration with ceiling rigging, or multi-sided large-format display capability, a larger custom exhibit system may better serve your requirements. If you need a single-use, one-event solution, the two-unit minimum order quantity is worth factoring into your decision, though most buyers find the unit pays for itself within two to three events through the increased engagement and professional credibility it consistently delivers.
Key Buying Considerations Before You Order
Before placing your order, evaluate the following factors:
- Event frequency: the more events you attend per year, the lower the effective cost per deployment and the stronger the return on investment
- Graphic update requirements: printed graphic panels are replaceable independently, allowing you to update campaign messaging without replacing the frame hardware
- Venue environment: this unit is optimized for indoor and semi-covered environments; discuss extended outdoor use in sustained rain or direct prolonged sunlight with the Above All Advertising team
- Transport and storage: the flat-pack design minimizes storage footprint between events and fits in most standard vans or SUVs without specialized transport equipment
How Much Does a Promotional Counter Table with Header Cost?
Pricing, Minimum Order Quantity, and Bulk Discounts
The Q Bar Promotional Counter Table is priced at $267.95 per unit, with a minimum order quantity of 2 units. This pricing includes custom full-color digital printing on both the header graphic panel and the main bottom display graphic panel, the complete PVC frame hardware, and all assembly components. Bulk pricing discounts are available for orders of 5 or more units. Contact the Above All Advertising team directly for volume pricing applicable to your specific order size.
What Is Included in the Price?
Every unit at the standard per-unit price includes the following:
- Commercial-grade PVC hardware frame, complete with all structural components
- Full-color custom-printed top header graphic panel (30.5"W x 11"H)
- Full-color custom-printed bottom display graphic panel (33"W x 30.5"H)
- Built-in work shelf and interior storage compartment
- Free artwork check and pre-production file review by the Above All Advertising team
- All hardware required for tool-free, tool-free assembly and disassembly
What Is the Production and Shipping Timeline?
Standard production time is 3 to 5 business days from artwork approval. Nationwide shipping is available across the United States, with delivery timelines determined by the destination. Rush production options may be available for time-sensitive event deadlines. Contact the Above All Advertising team at the time of order inquiry to confirm rush availability and timelines for your specific requirements.
How Do I Order a Custom Printed Counter Table?
The ordering process is straightforward and guided by the Above All Advertising team from start to delivery:
- Submit your inquiry or purchase order through the Above All Advertising website or by contacting the sales team directly
- Provide or upload your artwork files -- Adobe Illustrator AI, PDF, or high-resolution PNG and JPG formats are accepted
- Receive your free artwork check and digital production proof for review and approval
- Approve the production proof and confirm your order details and shipping destination
- Receive your completed units within the confirmed production and shipping timeframe
Why Is Above All Advertising the Right Partner for Your Promotional Counter Table?
25+ Years of Industry Experience Since 1999
Above All Advertising has been producing promotional displays, event marketing materials, and branded signage continuously since 1999. With more than 25,000 projects completed across industries ranging from retail and healthcare to government agencies, franchise networks, and entertainment brands, the company brings a depth of production knowledge and client experience that newer or offshore suppliers cannot replicate. That experience translates directly into fewer production errors, better pre-press guidance, and display products that perform reliably under real-world event conditions.
In-House Quality Control and Commercial-Grade Production
Every unit that ships from Above All Advertising passes through in-house quality control before it reaches the customer. Each graphic panel is reviewed for print accuracy, color fidelity, and material integrity prior to packaging and dispatch. Commercial-grade PVC frames are evaluated for structural stability to ensure consistent performance under the demanding conditions of active trade shows, sampling campaigns, and roadshows where units are assembled and broken down repeatedly across multiple event days.
Made in the USA with Nationwide Shipping
Above All Advertising operates with US-based production and ships nationwide, ensuring that quality oversight, customer communication, and delivery timelines are managed entirely domestically. There are no offshore production delays, no language barriers in client service, and no unpredictable international freight timelines to account for in your event planning calendar. For businesses that need reliable delivery to meet firm event dates, this domestic production model is a critical operational advantage.
Customer Support, Artwork Assistance, and Satisfaction Guarantee
The Above All Advertising team provides direct access to display and signage experts who can assist with artwork setup, print file preparation, and product selection tailored to your specific event environment. A free artwork check is included with every order, and the team reviews each submitted file for print readiness before production begins. Above All Advertising stands behind the quality of every unit it ships and will work directly with customers to resolve any issue that arises with an order.
What Do Customers Say About This Trade Show Counter Table?
Verified Customer Reviews
★★★★★
“We use the Q Bar at every regional trade show we attend, and it consistently earns compliments from visitors and fellow exhibitors alike. The print quality on the header panel is sharp, the setup takes one person about four minutes, and the built-in storage shelf keeps our booth organized and professional throughout the day. After three years of regular use across more than 20 events, the frame still holds up perfectly with no signs of structural wear.”
— Marcus T., Brand Marketing Director, Consumer Goods Company
★★★★★
“Our franchise purchased six units for a roadshow campaign across eight cities. The consistency of the branding across all six units was exactly what we needed for a unified brand experience at every location. The artwork review process was smooth, the Above All Advertising team caught a color discrepancy in our original file before it went to print, and the final units arrived looking exactly as designed. Highly recommended for any franchise or multi-location brand managing consistent promotional displays.”
— Sandra V., Regional Marketing Manager, Franchise Group
★★★★★
“As a small nonprofit, we needed something professional and affordable that our volunteers could set up quickly without training or prior event experience. The Q Bar fits perfectly -- it goes up fast, looks polished and credible, and we consistently receive positive comments on our display at every community event and health fair we attend. The built-in storage shelf is genuinely practical for keeping our printed materials organized and protected throughout a full event day.”
— David K., Events Coordinator, Community Nonprofit Organization
Real-World Business Scenarios
Scenario 1: Regional Food Brand -- Supermarket Demo Counter Table Campaign
A regional organic food brand needed a consistent, professional branded presence for a 12-week product sampling campaign across 60 supermarket locations. They ordered 8 units of the Q Bar Promotional Counter Table with location-specific bottom graphics and a unified brand header panel across all units. The units traveled in a company van between locations and were set up by a two-person sampling team at each venue. The brand's marketing director credited the professionally branded counter setup -- compared to the unbranded folding tables used in previous campaigns -- with a measurable improvement in shopper engagement and trial rates throughout the campaign period.
Scenario 2: B2B Technology Startup -- Trade Show Counter for Three Consecutive Exhibitions
A B2B technology startup attending its first three trade shows needed a credible, professional exhibit presence without the capital outlay of a custom-built booth. They ordered 2 units of the Q Bar counter, paired them with a retractable banner backdrop, and created a cohesive exhibit that drew consistent positive attention and qualified leads at all three events. The total hardware and printing investment was under $700 for both units, and both were reused at all three shows with no degradation in structural or graphic performance. The company's marketing lead described the Q Bar as the most cost-effective brand investment made in their first year of active event marketing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Promotional Counter Tables
Q: What is a promotional counter table with header?
A: A promotional counter table with header is a branded, freestanding display counter featuring a custom-printed top header panel and a large bottom graphic panel. It is used at trade shows, retail events, roadshows, exhibitions, and community events to give businesses a professional, highly visible brand presence at any venue without permanent installation or specialist setup. It is also commonly referred to as a demo counter table, exhibition counter stand, branding counter, or portable promotional counter.
Q: What does a promotional counter table with header include?
A: Each unit includes a commercial-grade PVC frame (32.5"W x 80"H x 18"D), a full-color custom-printed top header graphic panel (30.5"W x 11"H), a full-color custom-printed bottom display graphic panel (33"W x 30.5"H), a built-in interior work shelf and storage compartment, and all hardware required for tool-free assembly. A free artwork check is also included with every order.
Q: What are promotional counter tables made of?
A: The frame is constructed from commercial-grade PVC for a combination of lightweight portability and structural durability across repeated event deployments. The graphic panels are produced from adhesive vinyl with full-color digital printing for vivid, print-accurate brand reproduction that performs under indoor event lighting, retail environments, and standard outdoor daylight conditions.
Q: Is a promotional counter table the same as a demo table?
A: Not exactly. A demo table is a generic term for any surface used for product demonstrations. A promotional counter table with header is a fully branded, structural display system that combines a practical workspace with a high-visibility marketing presence -- including a prominent header graphic panel and a large custom-printed display panel. It provides significantly greater marketing value than a standard unbranded surface and is far more effective at attracting attention and communicating brand identity at events.
Q: Can I get a custom logo printed on the header sign?
A: Yes. Every unit is custom-printed with your brand artwork -- including your logo, corporate colors, tagline, and any imagery -- on both the header panel and the main bottom graphic panel. A free artwork check is included with every order to ensure your files are print-ready and color-accurate before production begins.
Q: Is there storage space inside this portable promotional counter?
A: Yes. The Q Bar Promotional Counter Table includes a built-in internal shelf providing concealed, accessible storage from the rear of the unit. This shelf can hold brochures, business cards, product samples, point-of-sale materials, payment devices, tablets, and other event essentials, keeping the counter surface clear and the overall setup professional and organized throughout the event.
Q: How portable is this exhibition counter table?
A: The unit is designed for frequent, regular transport between events. The PVC frame packs flat and is lightweight enough for one person to carry and load into a standard van or SUV. Tool-free assembly and disassembly means the unit can be deployed and broken down quickly at any venue by a single team member without specialist assistance, additional equipment, or assembly guides for experienced users.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity and how do I place an order?
A: The minimum order quantity is 2 units, priced at $267.95 per unit, including custom full-color printing on all graphic panels. To order, contact Above All Advertising directly, submit your artwork files for a complimentary review, approve your digital production proof, and receive your completed units within 3 to 5 business days from artwork approval. Bulk discounts are available for orders of 5 or more units -- contact the team directly for volume pricing details.
About Above All Advertising
Above All Advertising is a US-based leader in event marketing displays, portable tradeshow counters, custom promotional display counters, inflatable branding products, outdoor signage, and experiential brand activation solutions. Since 1999, the company has helped thousands of brands across every major industry stand out with innovative trade show display systems, retail installations, and portable marketing tools engineered to perform in real-world conditions.
With more than 25,000 projects completed and over 25 years of continuous operation, Above All Advertising brings unmatched production experience, in-house quality control, and dedicated client support to every order placed. The company is committed to delivering commercial-grade materials, eye-catching custom branding, fast production turnaround, and industry-leading customer support on every project, regardless of order size or complexity.
| Sizes | 0ft - 5ft, 6ft - 10ft |
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| Material | PVC, Vinyl |
| Features | Adhesive Backing, Display, Lightweight, Portable, Print |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Type / Style | Counter, Sign Display |
| Brand | Above All Advertising, Inc |

