REHAU Ply Reporter | Case Study | Crescent Communications

Objectives

REHAU, a German leader in surface solutions, wanted to promote its flagship Edgeband category through a print campaign in Ply Reporter, a leading trade magazine.

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Challenges

Trade magazines are often skimmed, not studied. In a category dominated by functional claims and predictable lifestyle imagery, most B2B print ads looked indistinguishably alike. The challenge was to communicate the safety of DOP-free edgebands, an otherwise invisible benefit, without technical jargon or lengthy explanations.

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Rough torn edge of dark blue textured paper on black background.

Solution

We translated the idea of safety into a universally recognisable visual metaphor. The print ad reimagined REHAU’s edgeband as a car seatbelt, a symbol of protection, reliability, and responsibility. Just as a seatbelt safeguards lives, REHAU’s DOP-free edgebands ensure safer furniture for everyday use.

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Result:-

‍The campaign successfully disrupted the monotony of trade advertising, capturing attention in a medium where differentiation is rare. The powerful visual metaphor made REHAU’s safety promise instantly understandable and memorable without a single technical diagram.