Origin Displays adds Origin Express to their Digital Signage Mix

February 20, 2013 Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards, have added “Origin Express” to their digital signage product mix.

The Express package is a slightly stripped down, entry level version of their premier Origin Elite solution that has been offered for years; both of which are powered by SmarterSign. Origin Express is made up of one-part media player and one-part software and fills a void where people are looking for a single screen solution.

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Origin Displays Selects Contest Winner

January 31, 2013 Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards, has selected Islip CrossFit as their contest’s winner. Back in November Origin Displays targeted non-food related companies and challenged them to explain, in 500 words or less, their signage needs, their company mantra, and why they should be considered for $1000 worth of free signage.

Islip CrossFit is owned by a small number of partners and will be opening in Islip New York in March 2013. It will be located off Located off of Saxon Ave in Islip NY. This gym will adopt many of the traditional CrossFit training methods.

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Origin Displays Installs Digital Signage at 3 Scotto Brothers Restaurants

February 15, 2013 Long Island, NY –Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards, in conjunction with Brainstorm Studio, have installed digital signs in three of the renowned Scotto Brothers Restaurants in Long Island NY.  Located in the foyers of Blackstone Steakhouse, Rare650, and Insignia Steakhouse, these displays are being used to advertise Sunday specials, holiday specials, and gift cards, as well as welcoming screens for preferred parties.

Blackstone is considered by many as Long Island’s premiere steakhouse and, true to its name, the décor is resplendent with quarried stone and rich natural wood that is lightened by chandeliers and fireplaces.  In addition to serving their meaty staples, Blackstone has their own authentic sushi chef and raw seafood bar. Visitors can also select wine from their award winning wine list.

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5 Reasons to Use a Menu Board Company for Your Menu Boards

As a person on the business development side of our company, I spend my days on the phone, meeting with people, hosting demos and webinars, replying to emails and drafting proposals – the typical day of many salespeople.  No matter what the sales approach, the ultimate goal is to sell, sell and sell some more.  I have always enjoyed sales because of the rush I get from any sale, big or small.  It is also like running your own little business without the risk.  This isn’t to say that there is no risk; I mean what use am I to the company if I am not selling anything?  Inherently, this lingering fact tends to stir up stress and frustration at times.  As a result, I’ll find myself trying new techniques, overly digesting conversations and ending up in “paralysis by analysis” mode.  [Read more...]

Origin Displays Teams with B&H Precision to Develop New Drive-thru

January 18, 2013 Long Island, NY – In June 2012, Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards, and B&H Precision Metal Fabricators formed an official partnership.  B&H Precision Fabricators, Inc., specializes in precision sheet metal fabrication for the Medical, Computer, Aircraft, Electronics and Architectural Industries and has done so since 1978. Their laser cutting technology has extended their experience to many additional verticals requiring precision fabrication.

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LI Bagel Cafe Opens first NYC Location with Help from Origin Displays

December 26 2012 Long Island, NY – On December 28 2012, Long Island Bagel Café will cut the ribbon on their first New York City location.  This new upscale deli is located at 125 Fulton Street in the Financial District, a stone’s throw away from Wall Street.  Serving all of the staple deli items including kosher bagels and chopped salads, LI Bagel Café has also expanded their menu to include loaded knishes, gourmet soups, crepes and more for this location.  When you walk in for the first time you’ll notice that no expense was spared on the look and feel of the overall interior design.

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Origin Displays Designs Menu Boards for Two Up and Coming Brands

December 21, 2012 Long Island, NY – Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards, today has announced the successful design of two menu board systems for DelMarVa Brands.  From start to finish, the project included an hour long design debrief with DelMarVa’s executive team, three differing initial concepts for each restaurant, two complete layouts and a number of slight modifications.  Upon approval these systems were integrated at DelMarVa’s Southern Café and Black Lime.

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Origin Displays Installs Menu Boards at 3 Football Stadiums and 2 Arenas

November 27, 2012 Long Island, NY – Origin Display Group Inc., a leading supplier of indoor, outdoor, and digital menu boards, today has announced the successful installation of digital and traditional menu boards as well as graphics at a series of collegiate football stadiums and arenas.  The 6 week project included 130 menu boards, seventy-five 40” Commercial Grade LCD screens and twenty-four magnetic graphics.  These systems were integrated at the University of Kentucky, United States Naval Academy and Rutgers University.

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Menu Board Glossary – Part II

Display Fixtures

Counter Displays- When you have run out of window and wall space for your marketing pieces, counter displays are often used right around the point of sale. These displays are typically pretty small and are often used for daily specials, flavors, etc.

Easels- Think of an artist and the canvas that they paint on. What holds that canvas is called an easel.  In the restaurant industry, easels are used for a variety of reasons but are usually placed just outside the front door of the restaurant or in the waiting area.

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Menu Board Glossary – Part I

Traditional Menu Boards

Backlit- Menu boards that have light that shines through translite graphics from the back.  More and more of these types of boards are moving from florescent based lighting to LED to save energy and money.

Rail System- Many of the traditional menu board systems have a rail system for hanging.  These are especially helpful when your system has 4+ panels.  Leveling off a single light-weight rail system versus each panel individually is much easier and takes a lot less time.

Static Menu Boards- This is a synonym for “traditional menu boards.”  Magnetic, backlit, non-illuminated, illuminated, chalkboard, etc. are all examples of static menu boards.  When it comes to movement, “static” means that there is none.  Therefore, anything other than a digital or LED type menu board system could be considered static.

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