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19/06/2009

Eastern Gets Up Close With River Clyde Homes For Greenock Exhibition

Imaging specialist Eastern Exhibition & Display is getting up close with social housing landlord River Clyde Homes (RCH) for an exhibition aimed at breaking the mould of community engagement across the country.

Eastern was commissioned by media agency Dada to deliver the layout, together with all the display materials for the pioneering 'Up Close' exhibition signalling RCH's commitment to engaging the community and the wider business sector to ensure a unified approach in raising housing standards across the area.

Ewen McLean, managing director of Eastern, said: "We're delighted to assist in the realisation of this exhibition and help demonstrate just how Inverclyde has developed over the centuries, how the regeneration process will deliver 21st century housing for Inverclyde and how this fits into the overall resurgence of the area."

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The exhibition was launched at Oak Mall in Greenock where it will run for 10 weeks allowing thousands of visitors to experience the past, present and future of the area.

Lynda Forrest, DADA head of events, said: "The Up Close exhibition for River Clyde Homes was a major project and we wanted to ensure it was delivered to the very highest standard. Eastern has delivered a fantastic exhibition that has already attracted in the region of 5,000 visitors to date which is testament to the high standard of content and presentation."

Employing a staff of 35, Musselburgh-based Eastern's products and services, from support with initial concept to completion, include: exhibition stands, digital printing, studio services, vehicle livery, signage, interiors, project management, joinery, finishing, storage, logistics and installation.

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