Dear Friends:

Only one word can sum up our NEOCON experience last month: WOW! (Not a lower-case “wow” but an all-caps “WOW!” with an exclamation point) Yes, that's good. Our new design, new concept booth brought in the crowds, and our professional staffers and stunning parts did the rest. By far the best trade show we have ever displayed, a perfect 10.

And we take a bow, proud to be The Official Power Sponsor for the NEOCON Talks Lounge and Press Room.

Meanwhile, 1800 miles away, we were simultaneously displaying at the AIA Convention in San Diego, which was as stunning and successful as its Chicago counterpart.

So, including IBS and HD, all trade shows in 2026 have been “10” on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being tops.

I'm pleased to announce that the First Place Award in our 40th Annual Design Competition goes to Lily Napierkowski for her unique purse hook design, which she calls “Hooke”. Congratulations Lily!

At the same time, we are launching the 2023 38th Design Contest First Place winning design by Daniel Grabowski called ‘Exclamation Hook’; indeed, it looks like its name. Exclamation Hook - Coat Hooks & Coat Racks - Mockett

Happy July 4th and vacay, lots of sunscreen lotion, BBQ, family gatherings, and America’s 250th anniversary!

Cordially,
Douglas A.J. Mockett
President