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Greenside WayMiddleton, Manchester, M24 1SW +44 (0) 845 277 6000Made in the United Kingdom

www.unibox.co.uk info@unibox.co.uk

Hello. This is our book ofwho we are, how wedo things and whatwe make.

Enjoy.

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Retail Display Pages 14-31

Exhibition & EventsPages 32-51

Graphic Display& Point of SalePages 52-61

Graphic Illumination & SignagePages 62-67

Museum & HeritagePages 68-71

Workspace SolutionsPages 72-77

Lumenal Lighting SystemsPages 78-83

Refrigeration UnitsPages 84-87

Services and AccreditationsPages 88-89

Our HomePages 90-101

Our DNAPages 12-13

Who We ArePages 4-5

Contents

16-19 Bespoke Design and Build20-23 In-Mall Retail24-25 Standard Cabinets, Showcases & Counter Islands26-27 Special Items28-29 Shop-in-Shop30-31 Shelving Systems

34-35 Stand Construction System36-43 Stands44-45 Curved Tension Fabric System46-47 Tension Fabric Stands48-49 Supercar Launch50-51 Pit Garages

54-55 Graphic Display & Point of Sale Systems56-57 Bespoke Security Signage & POS58-59 Bespoke Point of Sale Graphic Display & Totems60-61 Metro System

64-65 Illuminated Signage Solutions66-67 Edge-lit Illuminated Graphic Displays

70-71 Tom Dixon - Royal Academy of Arts, Tobermory & HMS Raleigh

74-75 Office PODs76-77 Privacy Screening

A little about usPages 6-11

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WhoWe AreWe’re Unibox.

We’re based in Manchester, England, and for over 20 years we’ve worked with designers, architects, retailers, OEM’s and trade clients to create brilliant retail, stunning exhibition and intelligent graphic display systems.

Sometimes our projects are straightforward, whilst others call for a bit more of our well known ingenuity, experience and expertise. Regardless of the size or complexity of a project, we’ve found that our collaborative approach, can-do spirit and keen eyefor detail, keeps our customers coming back for more.

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WhatWe MakeWe make bespoke solutions for retail display, exhibitions, promotions, graphic display, commercial interiors, commercial lighting and refrigeration industries all over the world. Tesco, Morrisons, Tom Dixon, Carphone Warehouse, River Island and Sony (to name but a few) have all designed and implemented some truly innovative sales environments utilising our products. We thrive on a challenge and because every project is different, the process of evolving our products to meet the changing needs of our clients, means every day at Unibox is a learning day.

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PrettyGood StuffWe love aluminium. It’s difficult not to.

For a start, it lasts and lasts.

Over 70% of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today, and every single profile in our Modular System can be recycled with no degradation.

But, perhaps more importantly, aluminium is lightweight, durable and resists corrosion. This keeps transportation costs down, environmental impact low, and means the solutions we offer will last longer than any other of their type.

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Unibox Modular System

It all starts here with our aluminium profiles.To some they might not appear very special, but to us they’re incredible. The simplicity and strength in every precision engineered curve and angle is a masterpiece of modular design.

Combined with our connectors and accessories, they allow complex, challenging and contemporary structures to be simply created.

We call this the Unibox Modular System and it’s at the heart of most of the things you’ll see in this book.

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It’s in our DNAOne system. Countless possibilities.One of the main benefits of the Unibox Modular System is that it allows us to collaborate in many different ways.

Some customers know exactly what they want in terms of parts, profiles, connectors and accessories. Others require whole kits for a specific design, but more often than not we work closely with our customers to create a bespoke solution. It’s that simple.

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Retail DisplayTwenty years ago, internet shopping didn’t exist. Retailers told us how and when we were going to buy. Now, more than at any point in history, consumers have a choice.

The result? High Street retail environments that create engaging, on-brand customer experiences.

The following pages show examples of how we work with retailers to achieve beautiful, functional and engaging display solutions.

16-19 Bespoke Design and Build20-23 In-Mall Retail24-25 Standard Cabinets, Showcases & Counter Islands26-27 Special Items28-29 Shop-in-Shop30-31 Shelving Systems

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Frameless, modular and reconfigurable UV-bonded glass cubes and plinths.

Unibox RetailBespoke Design & BuildCombine our Modular System with bonded glass, joinery and laminate finishes, creating a look and style which is unique to your brand.

UV-bonded glass shelving combined with custom made plinths featuring high gloss laminate finish and concealed edge LED lighting.

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Painted and clear UV-bonded glass combined with tactical LED in-cabinet lighting.

The same primary profile system, used to dramatic effect to create two very distinct display environments.

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Unibox RetailIn-Mall RetailThe Retail Merchandising Unit (RMU) is a familiar sight in shopping malls and airports. They are also a perfect example of how 20+ years of Unibox design and development has perfected the balance between form and function as we continue to consult with and design for clients, both nationally and internationally.

Kiosks.

Freestanding catering unit, incorporating functional storage, LED accent lighting and multi-surface graphics.

Contemporary RMU Design.

Halo RMU.

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In-mall kiosk constructed from Unibox system, incorporating aluminium slatwall feature (right).

Custom designed RMU, configured with contemporary glass, directional LED lighting and laminate-faced block structure. Also incorporates secure, lockable storage.

Standard Unibox Halo RMU featuring LED lighting, glass display shelving and secure storage facility.

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Unibox RetailStandard Showcases, Cabinets and Counter IslandsNot every budget or environment requires a bespoke display solution. That’s why Unibox offers a range of standard displays which can be individually specified to create an almost endless variety of finishes and configurations.

Display case featuring adjustable glass shelving combined with joinery made lockable storage cabinets.

The ‘Edge’ range of showcases,counters and cabinets:Flexible, easily customised and reconfigurable.

One single system used to create multiple options of size, format and finish is shown above, including both coloured and clear glass, acrylics and integral LED lighting.

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Unibox RetailSpecial ItemsDisplays built with Unibox Modular System, with material finishes including real wood veneers, digital graphics, tempered glass and LED lighting, creating stunning designs.

Showcase lighting.

Flexible retail shelving:Reconfigurable cabinets supported off an aluminium rail integrated into the backwall.

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Unibox RetailShop-in-ShopWhere brand and functionality meet. Engaging, practical and versatile concession areas which can be adapted and configured to almost any retail situation, particularly where floor space is at a premium.

Custom colour-matched aluminium profile, branded lightboxes, adjustable glass shelving (right) and customer-specified leather infill.

Mix of freestanding display cabinets, graphic displays and joinery units for an optical retail area.

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Unibox RetailShelving SystemsCombine shelving and storage with Unibox Modular System and LED lighting to create flexible, robust, product-specific display opportunities.

Backlit display using adjustable glass shelving within a custom fit framework.

Aluminium upright profile sections, incorporating suspended shelving and low level storage.

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Exhibition& EventsUnibox collaborates with prominent exhibition designers, stand builders and event companies to maximise the exhibitor’s opportunity to really stand out.

Our trusted, easy-to-use, world class system is the first choice for exhibition structures, from modular solutions right through to bespoke custom-built stands.

34-35 Stand Construction System36-43 Stands44-45 Curved Tension Fabric System46-47 Tension Fabric Stands48-49 Supercar Launch50-51 Pit Garages

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Unibox Exhibition & EventCombine the Unibox Stand Construction System with our specialist, in-house fabrication techniques; add a terrific range of profiles and accessories and the result is an almost limitless infrastructure of exhibition space design possibilities.

Louvre wall created by linking aero profiles to upright posts.

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Unibox Exhibition & Event StructuresDesigned and realised in conjunction with design agency Viable London, the Unibox System was configured in a honeycomb structure and clad with acrylic petals to create a stunning central bar area at London’s 100% Design exhibition.

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Unibox Exhibition & EventJam Design London tasked us to deliver this concept as part of an events roadshow for their client - one of France’s premier champagne houses.The design incorporates bespoke aluminium extrusions and laser-cut acrylic for a stunning, unique piece of brand expression.

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Unibox Exhibition & Event StructuresIn response to an ever more demanding consumer world, our design and product development teams are continually exploring new opportunities to evolve and enhance our Modular System, components and accessories, to ensure our clients remain ahead of the game.

Demonstration unit with integral Lumenal LED lighting. Feature wall using printed glass on ‘Spider clamps.’

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Bespoke modular display featuring AV stands.

Designed in CAD and downloaded to our CNC rolling machine to create accurately curved profiles.

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Unibox Exhibition & EventCurved Tension Fabric SystemThis clever, lightweight Unibox innovation creates an organic feel to an exhibition, event space or in-house collaboration area. The fabrics can be left as minimal as desired - or they can become a flood of colour and brand, with stunning results.

Curved and ceiling-hung TFS screens, enhanced by Lumenal LED up-lighting.

Ceiling-hung curved TFS frames.

Eye bolt:Securely fixed into Unibox channel detail to create a suspension point.

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Unibox Exhibition & EventTension Fabric StandsCreate a major impact at events with curved TFS structures.

TFS Archway with AV screensand promotion displays.

Event break out pods.

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Unibox Exhibition & EventBackdrop GraphicsTFS can be utilised in open space environments to create large backdrop displays spanning widths of upto 50 metres.

Seamless transition from flat to curved graphic wall.

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Unibox Exhibition & EventPit GaragesBespoke graphics, colour-coded accessories and durable finishes ensure that this demountable and transportable system delivers in a space where performance means everything.

Unibox create bespoke, branded motorsport solutions for Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda and other teams throughout the world.

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Graphic Display& Point of SaleThe days of ‘standard’ are over.

Branded retail, exhibition and commercial environments demand more than just a ‘big poster’.

Because every element of our modular display systems are designed and manufactured in-house, we can customise every dimension, shape and configuration of your display.

54-55 Graphic Display & Point of Sale Systems56-57 Bespoke Security Signage & POS58-59 Bespoke Point of Sale Graphic Display & Totems60-61 Metro System

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Unibox Graphic Display & Point Of Sale SystemsWe manufacture an extensive range of pre-configured kits which can be supplied as either portable or semi-permanent versions. The kits comprise all the accessories required to create an on-brand customer experience.

Single freestanding Metrolite graphic display system.

POS incorporating ‘Blade’ aluminium uprights, solid, lightweight, coloured infill panels, aluminium slatwall, and selected colour-coded accessories.

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Selected profiles combine with bespoke heavy duty bases to house a graphics system for security signage in major UK airports.

Literature display.

Merchandised POS stand with Tension Fabric LED Lightbox.

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Freestanding totem graphic/POS display using an aluminium framework.

POS counter incorporating custom manufactured product merchandising system and audio visual point, constructed using system profiles and bespoke cabinetry.

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Unibox Graphic Display & Point Of Sale SystemsMetro SystemA flexible and robust graphic display system which is the perfect choice for a multitude of venues and applications.

Full exhibtion event using the metro system:HMS Raleigh Shore Training Establishment & Tobermory Harbour Marine Visitor Centre.

Metro display system incorporating AV, magnetic graphic display and feature colour-coded acrylic end caps.

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64-65 Illuminated Signage Solutions66-67 Edge-lit Illuminated Graphic Displays

Graphic Illumination & SignageWe have developed a range of stunning LED illuminated graphic display options for retail, events, corporate and commercial environments.

Using removable or fixed graphics, our slimline designs incorporate a variety of materials to create highly engaging areas of graphic display and messaging.

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Unibox Graphic IlluminationDramatic, lightweight illuminated displays featuring easy to change, digitally printed graphics utilising high quality, energy efficient LED lighting technology.

7 metre long Tension Fabric LED lightbox.

Laser-cut, LED illuminated signage developed for a retail design consultancy and installed across the UK within a leading high street electronics retailer.

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Slimlite TFS panel:Ultra-slim illuminated display for Tension Fabric System graphics.

Edge-lit Illuminated Graphic DisplaysOur most advanced slimline lightboxes include high-quality, flexible LEDs to illuminate laser-etched acrylic panels, featuring a bespoke dot matrix pattern.

Slimlite solid panel:By combining sleek Unibox aluminium extrusions with an edge-lit LED light guide plate, the printed graphic is permanently set and sits flush with the edge of its housing, creating a frameless effect.

Using cast acrylic, high resolution photo quality media, this display has been developed for when permanent graphics are required.

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Museum & HeritageWe work with designers and specifiers to create bespoke museum & heritage displays, many of which have been featured in various high profile projects.

We take this as a ringing endorsement, not only of our Modular System’s versatility, but of our materials knowledge and design expertise.

Only from understanding and sharing a client’s vision can we then begin to realise it.

70-71 Tom Dixon - Royal Academy of Arts, Tobermory & HMS Raleigh

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Unibox Museum & Heritage DisplaysUnibox has contributed to a number of high profile projects in the museum and heritage space - crafting bespoke exhibition and signage displays, as well as secure display showcases for valuable artefacts.

Bespoke, secure display showcases:Designed in collaboration withthe Tom Dixon interiors project for the Oliver Peyton restaurant at The Royal Academy of Arts.

Bespoke Metro graphic display system:HMS Raleigh Shore Training Establishment, Cornwall.

Metro & AV Graphic Displays: Created for the Tobermory Harbour Marine Visitor Centre.

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Workspace SolutionsOur pods and privacy screens are designed to be as practical and functional as they are sleek and understated, with the same attention to detail and engineering precision as all of our products.

As you would expect, our systems encourage clients to incorporate bespoke graphics, materials and finishes resulting in contemporary working environments.

74-75 Office PODs76-77 Privacy Screening

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Office PodsWe’ve developed a new range of modular meeting pods. Contemporary and flexible, with unrivalled acoustic qualities, our pods provide complete privacy. We also offer bespoke design & branding possibilities to suit your working environment or even create a new one.

Integration of accessories and hardware.

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Designed to accept a wide variety of panel finishes and substrates.

Privacy ScreeningWe’ve worked with interior designers to develop and produce bespoke partitions and privacy screening for high profile clients in the the automotive, finance and retail sectors.

Media AV units.

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Lumenal LightingSystemsLumenal are UK-based manufacturers of modular LED lighting solutions for retail, point of sale, exhibitions and galleries.

Constant innovation implemented by the Lumenal team, means we offer intelligently designed and highly engineered LED lighting products creating more energy-efficient, intelligent solutions.

With over 20 years manufacturing experience,we understand that our clients want products that function perfectly, look fantastic and offer a great return on investment.

Our technical expertise and manufacturing capability, combined with extensive experienceof display, enables us to meet the businessneeds of our seriously high profile client base.

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LumenalWe manufacture all of our linear, spot, track and edge-lit lighting solutions in-house, and while we won’t blind you with the science around LED lighting, our products are market-leading thanks to the constant innovation implemented by the Lumenal team, constantly creating more energy-efficient, intelligently designed products.

Our client base is testament to our dedication, working with the likes of Tesco, River Island, Tom Dixon and other high profile end-users, specifiers and designers.

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Under-shelf lighting:Morrisons supermarket.

Edge-lit acrylic panels and linear display lighting in Carphone Warehouse.

‘Neutral’ and ‘warm’ white diodes are combined to enhance the colour properties in a mixed jewellery display.

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Refrigeration UnitsOur long-standing association with the refrigeration industry has resulted in the development and manufacture, here at our premises in Manchester,of a wide range of products including chillercabinets and cassettes, glass door systems and lineside equipment.

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Unibox Refigeration UnitsWe’ve worked in the refrigeration and temperature controlled environment market since 1993 and are a recognised, leading specialist manufacturer of chiller units for the rail industry.

We design, manufacture and install refrigerated display cabinets and chiller units for companies such as Alstom Engineering and Bombardier. In addition, we offer a range of glass door systems, electrochromically heated panels and clean room environment construction systems.

Kitchen chiller evaporator matrix.

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ServicesandAccreditations cutting

welding

cnc-routingbending

cnc-machining

laminating

deburring laser-cutting

punching laser-etching joinery

aluminiumcompositefabrication

bespokeextrusions

ISO 14001ISO 9001

WEEEROHS

uvbonding

pcbdesign

solidworkstechnicaldesign

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OurHomeWe are proud of where we live. It is the perfect home for producing the products we love to make for you, our clients and partners.

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Attention to detail.

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Our people.

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The smaller details.

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It all fits together.98 99

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Websitewww.unibox.co.ukwww.uniboxsystem.co.ukwww.unitedaluminium.co.ukwww.lumenal.co.uk

Emailbrandbook@unibox.co.ukinfo@unibox.co.uk

Phone+44 (0) 845 277 6000

Fax+44 (0) 845 277 6001

AddressUnibox, United AluminiumGreenside WayMiddletonManchesterM24 1SW

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