Last month, we celebrated our 20th anniversary in the display business with a small party at our new showroom in the Clonshaugh area of Dublin. Our company, Applied Signs & Display, is a Nomadic Display distributor based in Dublin, Ireland.

The purpose of the event was three-fold.  Firstly, we welcomed customers, potential customers and suppliers to our new premises. Secondly, we wanted to show off our new Modular Custom Build showroom display, which is totally reusable and customizable. It features fabric, graphic and backlit panels. It also incorporates a lockable room, a canopy, a bar area with seating and plasma screens, as well as other traditional display elements. Finally, we wanted to have a little bit of fun as a ‘thank you’ to our customers, suppliers and staff. 

The run up to the event was extremely busy, with invitations to design, print and send, goody bags to fill, and the showroom display to erect and perfect. On top of these tasks, we also had to complete the painting and decorating of the new showroom, which had been put off since our move in January.

On the day itself, preparations started early, with the caterers and band arriving to set up in the early afternoon. Our PR consultant and photographer arrived around lunchtime, and soon after that, customers, friends, suppliers and other guests started to come through the doors at a fairly hectic pace.

At the party, people were free to relax with a glass of wine, or to take a tour of the building, or to have a giggle at our display of old photos, ranging from staff members in their bell-bottoms to the first ‘button and band’ pop up displays. Company owners, Colette and Larry, were presented with flowers and a John Rocha Waterford crystal vase by the management. Our real ‘hardcore’ customers and staff members continued the party late into the night.

To provide extra entertainment at the event, caricature Artist Mark Heng had people queuing up for a ‘flattering’ caricature drawing to take home.  Last year’s Miss Ireland, Blathnaid McKenna, also joined us at the party.

It was truly a night of fun and celebration. We would like to thank everyone who came and made it such a special day for us!