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Tradeshow essentials

Walk in ready for the show.The whole booth from one team.

Tell us the date and the space. The displays behind you, the cover on the table, and the giveaways on top of it can come from one team on one timeline, so you're not tracking five orders the week of the show.

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Cinematic artwork of two exhibitors smoothing a printed table cover and unpacking before the show opens

The whole show

Every piece, on one timeline.

A show has a lot of pieces and one date that won't move. Put the displays, the signs, and the giveaways together as one package, and one team coordinates all of it.

  1. 01

    Tell us the date and the space.

    The show, the size of the booth, and what you already have.

  2. 02

    We recommend the pieces.

    Displays, a table cover, signs, and giveaways that fit the space and the budget.

  3. 03

    You approve the proofs.

    You see your artwork on each piece before anything is made.

  4. 04

    It comes together.

    Everything is coordinated on one timeline. Tell us where it needs to be.

Cinematic artwork of an exhibitor setting a curved product sample into a stand made to fit it

Custom displays

Not on the list? We'll have it built around your product.

Some products don't fit a standard display. When that happens, we listen to what the display has to do and work out the right way to build it. Trackman's stands were custom fabricated to hold real sections of track.

  1. 01

    Tell us about the product.

    Its dimensions, how you'll use the display, and your show date.

  2. 02

    We work through the approach.

    What it has to hold, how it gets moved, and how it carries your brand.

  3. 03

    It's built to your specifications.

    For Trackman that meant printed panels, powder coating in their brand colors, and forklift pockets.

Made to order

Out in the wild

Real event work, out in the wild.

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In their words

That. Is. Incredible. Thank you! And please pass our sincere appreciation along to your source. Nice job, everyone.”

Ted SchultzManager, Office Services, Marathon Petroleum

Questions

Questions people ask about trade show displays

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What do we need for a trade show booth?

It depends on the space. A common start is a retractable banner stand or a backdrop behind you, a table cover with your logo, and something for visitors to take with them. Tell us the booth size and we'll recommend the pieces.

Where can we see every display you offer?

In our display catalog: table covers, retractable banner stands, backdrops, flags, tents, and whole show packages. Browse it, then tell us what caught your eye and you'll get a price for your booth.

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What is a retractable banner stand?

A printed banner that rolls up into its own base. Pull it up, hook it to the pole, and it stands by itself. It rolls back down for travel and storage.

Can you handle the whole booth?

Yes. Displays, signs, and giveaways can be put together as one package and coordinated on one timeline.

How far ahead should we order?

As early as you can. Tell us the show date up front and we'll tell you honestly what's possible. Rush options are available.

Our show is days away. Can you still help?

Sometimes. For Marathon Petroleum, 100 banner stands were produced and shipped in three working days. That won't work for every order. Send your quantity, where it has to go, and your deadline, and we'll tell you honestly what's possible.

See Marathon Petroleum's banner stands
Can you get it to where our event is?

Tell us where it needs to be. For Marathon Petroleum we coordinated the shipping along with the production.

Is there a minimum order?

No. Order one stand for a lobby or a hundred for an event.

Can you design the displays?

Yes. Our design team can lay out a banner stand, a backdrop, or a table cover from your logo and your message, and you'll see a proof before anything is printed.

See design services
Can we use the displays again at the next show?

Yes. A retractable banner stand rolls back into its base for travel and storage, and table covers and flags pack up for the next event.

Do you make displays for outdoor events?

Yes. Event tents, flags, and sail flags are made for festivals, outdoor shows, and storefronts.

Can you supply the giveaways too?

Yes. Giveaways for the table come from the same team, on the same timeline as the displays.

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How is pricing handled?

It depends on the pieces, the quantity, and how soon you need them, which is why there's no price list on the site. Send the details and you'll get a price for your exact order before anything is made.

Have a show coming up?

Tell us the date and the space, and we'll put the pieces together.