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This November, BAW Plastics is heading to New York City! Two members of our sales team, Alaina & Amy, will be attending Boutique Design New York (BDNY), November 8–9, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to connect with hospitality industry professionals, discover new design trends, and explore how BAW’s custom manufacturing capabilities can support

This November, BAW Plastics is heading to Las Vegas! Our sales representative, Aden, will be attending the 2026 SEMA Show, November 3–6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, to connect with automotive industry professionals, explore new innovations, and share how BAW’s custom manufacturing capabilities can support businesses throughout the automotive market. From custom retail displays

On October 1, 2026, we celebrated 45 years since our founder, Jim Slovonic, purchased the business with his friends and shareholders, Ron Talarico and Dennis Sipe. It is a milestone that gives us a chance to look back at the people, places, and decisions that helped shape the company we are today! An Idea Becomes

Walk into almost any major retail environment in 2026 and you are likely to encounter some form of AI-driven technology. From digital signage that adapts its content in real time to sensors that track how shoppers move through a store, artificial intelligence is quietly becoming part of the fabric of modern retail. For brands and

Creating one great retail display is one thing.  Creating hundreds—or thousands—of them, making sure they all look the same, packaging them correctly and getting them to stores across the country on time? That’s a whole different ballgame.  And it’s something we’ve been doing at BAW Plastics for decades. A Great Rollout Starts Long Before Shipping

Plastic manufacturing is not one-size-fits-all. The process used to create a plastic part has a direct impact on cost, lead time, design flexibility, and the finished product’s performance in the real world. For brands investing in custom retail displays, understanding which manufacturing process is right for the job is an important part of making a

You only have a few seconds to capture a shopper’s attention. Whether it’s a freestanding display, an endcap, or a countertop fixture, your retail display has one job: stop customers in their tracks and encourage them to engage with your product. But not every display succeeds. At BAW Plastics, we’ve spent more than 44 years

A retail display does not just represent a product, it represents a brand. A great display only does its job if it looks as good on day thirty as it did on day one.¹ But like any investment, a display requires attention and care to maintain its impact over time. The brands that get the

Color is one of the most powerful tools in retail, and one of the most underestimated. The colors used in a retail displays influence how shoppers feel, how long they linger, and whether they make a purchase. Understanding the psychology behind color can help brands make smarter, more intentional decisions when it comes to designing

At BAW Plastics, we have spent more than 40 years working with a wide range of plastic materials, and we believe it’s important to share what makes each one unique can help brands make smarter decisions when it comes to designing and manufacturing custom retail displays. Here is a breakdown of the five most common