Trade shows and exhibitions run throughout the year and there's one for almost every single industry, hobby and profession you can think of from the Ideal Home Show to the International Tidily Winks Expo. One trend that has been highlighted over recent years though, is the massive growth in multimedia technology used at these events. This is mainly down to the advances in flat screen technology and its reduction in costs along with other factors such as advances in motion graphics and interface design and the sheer necessity for companies to have an engaging web presence.

This particular need for the use of flatscreens however does come with its own set of mounting issues. Almost all trade fairs and expos are temporary and are either held as a one off event or tour across countries and even continents. It is for this reason that traditional fixed TV brackets and TV mounts are not suitable. The flat screens need to be mounted in a suitable position to achieve maximum impact, however more often than not, there is no access to strong supporting walls or ceilings and fixtures need to be temporary and non-invasive. One solution to this is a TV stand. TV stands come in a wide variety of styles and can be capable of supporting multiple screens. Some TV stands also offer the ability to mount screens back to back which is ideal for exhibitions where hosts want potential customers to walk around a concession. Popular TV stands include the PSD-TL floor stand from premiere mounts which features double chrome legs and is capable of supporting screens up to 60" wide and up to 70Kg in weight.

Another option is TV trolleys . Like TV stands, TV trolleys are capable of supporting multiple screens including some of the largest screens on the market however they also offer the ability to easily move screens from location to location which can be useful if you are regularly travelling from location to location. One such trolley is B-TECH's BT8504 large flat screen trolley which is available from AVNow. The BT8504 is capable of supporting screens up to 50" and is available in both a silver and graphite black finish. For more information on TV stands and TV trolleys, visit www.avnow.co.uk