I borrowed the “What Recovery Looks Like” title above from my friend Chris Griffin at CrewXP. As you know, we’re in the midst of a crazy, chaotic start to 2022. Busy is good and the Classic Family appreciates your ongoing support.
Normally, I would have written our annual “State of The Company Letter,” but this year I’m heading in a different direction. Basically… where we are and how we got here during the recovery.
The post-COVID restart began around mid-June and has been non-stop ever since. Has it been neat and tidy? Nope. There have been challenges along the way similar to those you’ve no doubt experienced in your business and personal life. Let’s address four of them.
SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES
Incoming Shipment of Aluminum Extrusion
Supply chain issues still exist and will continue to exist. But there are bright spots. Back in June and July, we rolled the dice and ordered MULTIPLE LARGE quantities of aluminum extrusion because the lead times had gone from 12 weeks to 48-52 weeks. That gamble has paid off.
In the past four weeks, we have received the equivalent of a three-month supply of extrusion from one of our vendors with another double order landing in the next two weeks. Those two orders, along with some smaller extrusion deliveries, mean we’ll have a healthy inventory for the next 6-9 months. Those profiles included Gravitee, SuperNova, Symphony, Eco-systems Sustainable, and the building blocks for our hybrid kits and accessories. In addition, we’ve seen extruders revise their 48-52 week projections down to 18-20 weeks.
PRICE INCREASES
The struggle is real. We selectively increased our prices last summer to reflect the increases in metal, wood, shipping, and plastics. Will there be future increases? Likely yes… but not across the board. For example, we just received another 7-15% price hike from our laminate vendors. We are evaluating how to blend those into our overall wood fabrication pricing. No one likes surprises. We promise to be open and upfront about pricing. Let’s all cross our fingers (and hope) there will be decreases as the supply chain stabilizes.
ORDER LEAD TIMES
Classic’s Job Board
KUDOS to YOU. Over the past year in our Classic Conversations Groups and in our email blasts, we have spoken about the need to prepare clients for the restart. The current trade show market requires planning weeks and even months ahead. Everything is taking longer — graphics, exhibit fabrication, shipping, materials, etc.
Thankfully, you have answered that call. I have shared with many of you that in my 28 years of doing this, I have never had meaningful sales visibility beyond 3-4 weeks. That’s always been our reality. Currently, we have visibility into early June because you are working with your clients to plan and prepare. Thank you!
At Classic, our PM’s and Designers are having that conversation on the front end. They’re letting you know, so you can tell your clients when we need the PO and graphics to meet parts, printing, and manufacturing timelines. In this way, we can hold production timeslots and better manage overall capacity.
Have we had to decline jobs? YES… but again thanks to you these have been mainly projects that would have been hard to do in the best of times.
LABOR
Electrical Cabinet
Classic is no different from anyone else when it comes to labor challenges, and it’s not for a lack of trying. Simply put, in baseball terms, we were batting about .130 in our hiring vs interviewing from June – November. That percentage has gotten MUCH, MUCH better in recent months. But it is still very challenging. Fortunately, we were able to retain our core team throughout the pandemic. Same leads in Production and Rentals. Same leaders in Customer Service and Design. As a result, our core institutional knowledge is still there and flourishing, and we expect to be back to pre-pandemic staffing soon.
An ASK and a THANK YOU
ASK – Please continue to reinforce with your clients the need to plan. We’re in the business of designing and building successful trade show exhibits. That’s taking more time. What used to take 10-15 days is now taking 15-25 days for all the reasons mentioned.
THANK YOU for your continued partnership. The past two years have been HARD, but our partnerships have gotten stronger because of your support. Those conversations and unique sales opportunities kept us doing “something” during the pandemic. We are most thankful for your emotional support when everything was gloomy and the future murky.
We were already partners, but now we’re family. Like it or not. 😉
Hope to see you at either EMS or EXHIBITORLIVE. #whatrecoverylookslike
Custom Inline Lightbox Exhibit
Classic Exhibits has been designing and building solutions since 1993. We’ve been honored as an Exhibitor Magazine Find-It Top 40 Exhibit Producers and an Event Marketer Fab 50 Exhibit Builders multiple times. Along with numerous Portable Modular Awards.
With over 200 Distributor Partners throughout North America, there’s a Classic representative closer by. Contact us today whether you need a durable hand sanitizer stand built to last, a rental display guaranteed to attract trade show attendees, or a custom 30 x 40 exhibit with all the bells and whistles. We’re not just different. We’re better.
With anything new, half the battle is learning the unfamiliar lingo or terminology. Trade shows are no different. Trade shows, exhibitions, and events have a very specific language. The Glossary of Trade Show Terms will shorten your learning curve and increase your productivity with North American trade shows.
A
Advanced Order: An order for show services sent to the contractor before move-in. Examples include electrical, hanging signs, labor, and rental furniture.
Air Freight: Materials shipped via airplane.
Air Walls: Movable barriers that partition large areas. Some walls may be sound resistant, but they are rarely soundproof.
Aisle Signs: Signs, usually suspended from the ceiling, indicating aisle numbers and the show name to assist in navigating the show floor.
Audio/Visual: Equipment, materials, and aids used in sound and visual. (Also A/V)
B
Backlighting: When graphics are internally illuminated, aka backlit, with LED lights.
Backloader: Truck that loads from back door.
Backwall: The panels, structure, and/or graphics at rear of a booth.
Backwall Booth: Booth spaces typical along the perimeter of the show floor.
Baffle: Partition to control light, air, sound, or traffic flow.
Bill of Lading (B/L or BOL): Document or form listing goods to be shipped by exhibitor.
Blanket Wrap: Non-crated freight shipped typically shipped via a van line covered with protective blankets or padding.
Bone Yard: General Contractor storage area at show site. Depending on the show, this can be indoor or outdoor.
Booth Number: Number designating each exhibitor’s space.
C
CAD: Computer-Aided Design
Canopy: Drapery, awning, or other ceiling-like covering.
Capacity: Maximum number of people allowed in any area.
Carpenter: Union that is responsible for uncrating of exhibits and display materials, installation and dismantle of exhibits including cabinets, fixtures, shelving units, furniture, etc., laying of floor tile and carpet, and re-crating of exhibits and machinery. A carpenter’s exact duties and rights depends on location and union contract with venue.
Cherry Picker: Equipment capable of lifting a person (s) to a given height. (Also HIGH JACKER, SCISSOR LIFT)
Chevron: Type of cloth used for backdrops.
Corkage Fee: The charge placed on beer, liquor, and wine brought into the facility but purchased elsewhere. The charge sometimes includes glassware, ice, and mixers. In some cases, it can even apply to non-alcoholic drinks and bottled water.
Cross Bar: Rod used in draping or as a support brace.
Cut & Lay: Installation of carpet other than normal booth or aisle size.
CWT: Hundred weight. A weight measurement for exhibit freight. Usually 100 pounds. Some post-COVID shows are switching to a per-pound charge.
D
Decorator: Union that is responsible for hanging all signs except electrical signs, drape and cloth installation, and tacked fabric panels. A decorator’s exact duties and rights depends on location and union contract with venue.
Direct Billing: Accounts receivable mailed to individuals or firms with established credit.
Dismantle: Take down (disassembly) and removal of exhibits.
Display Builder: Exhibit company that designs and fabricates displays. Often referred to as the custom house or custom builder.
Dock: A place where freight is loaded onto and taken away from vehicles. (Also see LOADING DOCK)
Dolly: A flat two-feet square platform on four wheels used for moving heavy loads.
Drayage: The unloading of your shipment, transporting it to your booth, storing and returning your empty crates and cartons, and reloading your shipment at the close of the show. Also called Material Handling.
Drayage Charge: The dollar cost based on weight –100-pound units or hundredweight, abbreviated CWT, calculates drayage. There is typically a minimum charge. Also called Material Handling Fee.
Duplex Outlet: Double electrical outlet.
E
EAC (Exhibitor Appointed Contractor): Independent contractors (vs. the GSC) appointed by exhibitors to provide services such as installation and dismantle, A/V, furniture rental, etc. EAC’s often are contracted to provide services for an exhibitor at multiple shows and venues.
Electrical Contractor: Company contracted by Show Management to provide electrical services to the exhibitors.
Electrician: Union that handles installation of all electrical equipment. An electrician’s exact duties and rights depends on location and union contract with venue.
Empty Crate: The reusable packing/shipping container for exhibit materials. Typically wood. Once empty, an “EMPTY” sticker should be attached with the booth number and company name. The crates are then removed, stored, and returned (at the end of the show). This service is covered by the drayage or material handling fee.
Exclusive Contractor: Contractor appointed by the show or building management as the sole agent to provide services. (Also OFFICIAL)
Exhibit BoothSpace: Space rented by an exhibitor during the show for their display or exhibit. For example, 10 x 10 or 20 x 20 booth.
Exhibit Directory: Program book for attendees listing exhibitors and exhibit booth location. (Also SHOW GUIDE)
Exhibit Manager: Person responsible for a company’s exhibit booth and trade show marketing program.
F
Fire Exit: Door, clear of obstructions, designated by local authorities to egress.
Fire Retardant: Term used to describe a finish (usually liquid) which coats materials with a fire-resistant cover.
Flameproof: Term used to describe material, which is, or has been treated to be fire-retardant.
Floor Manager: Person retained by show management to supervise exhibit area and assist exhibitors.
Floor Marking: Method of marking booth space. Typically with tape which is then covered by carpet or flooring before the start of the show.
Floor Plan: A map showing layout of exhibit spaces. Most trade shows have the floor plan available on their website.
Foam Core: Lightweight material with a foam center used for signs, decorating, and exhibit construction.
Fork Lift: Vehicle for for lifting and carrying loads.
Freight: Exhibit properties, products, and other materials shipped for an exhibit.
Freight Aisle: Aisle to remain clear for incoming freight.
Freight Forwarder: Shipping company.
Full Booth Coverage: Carpet or other flooring covering the entire area of booth.
G
Garment Rack: Frame which holds apparel.
General Contractor: Company, designated by the show organizer, that provides all services to exhibition management and exhibitors. Also called the General Service Contractor (GSC).
H
Hand-Carryable: Items that one person can carry unaided (meaning, no hand trucks or dollies).
Hand Truck: Tool with two wheels and two handles for transporting small loads.
Hardwall Booth: Booth constructed with plywood or similar material as opposed to a booth constructed with aluminum extrusion or drapery.
Header: 1. Fascia 2. Overhead illuminated display sign.
Hospitality Suite: Room or suite of rooms used to entertain guests.
I
I&D: Install and dismantle.
ID Sign: Booth identification sign.
Illuminations: Lighting available in hall, built into exhibit, or available on a rental basis.
Infringement: The illegal use of floor space outside exclusive booth area.
Inline Booth: An exhibit space with one or two aisles. For example, 10 x 10 or 10 x 20 booths.
Inherent Flameproof: Material that is permanently flame resistant without chemical treatment.
Installation: Setting up exhibit booth and materials according to instructions and drawings.
Island Booth: An exhibit space with aisles on all four sides. For example, 20 x 20 or 30 x 40 booths.
J
Job Foreman: Person in charge of specific projects.
K
Kiosk: Freestanding pavilion or light structure in a booth or the show hall.
L
Labor: Refers to contracted workers who perform services. Labor is typically available through the General Contractor or the Exhibitor can hire independent labor companies, typically referred to as Exhibitor-Appointed Contractors (EAC).
Labor Call: Method of securing union employees.
Labor Desk: On-site area from which service personnel are dispatched.
Light Box: One or two-sided enclosure with backlit graphics. These can be freestanding or mounted to a wall or structure. Typically fabric graphics.
Loading Dock: Area where goods are received.
Lobby: Public area which serves as an entrance or waiting area.
Lock-up: Secure storage area in the show hall or convention center.
M
Marshalling Yard: Check-in area for trucks delivering exhibit material.
Modular Exhibit: Exhibit constructed with interchangeable display components. These can be portable or custom displays.
Move-In: Date(s) set for installation. Process of setting up exhibits.
Move-Out: Date(s) set for dismantling. Process of dismantling exhibits.
N
Net Square Feet: The amount of space occupied by exhibits in a facility, not including aisles, columns, registration area, etc. For example, an exhibitor with a 20 x 20 exhibit has 400 sq. feet of booth space.
No Freight Aisle: Aisle that must be left clear at all times during set-up and dismantle. Used to deliver freight, remove empty boxes and trash, and in case of emergency.
O
Official Contractor: The General Contractor or decorator (GSC).
On-Site Order: Floor order placed at show site.
On-Site Registration: Process of signing up for an event on the day of, or at the site of, the event.
O.T. Labor: Work performed on overtime. Work performed before 8:00 am and after 4:40 pm Monday through Friday, and all hours on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. OT rules may vary depending on the show and the venue.
P
Package Plan: When the General Show Contractor offers furniture, exhibit rentals, labor, and/or services to exhibitors for a single fee. Often referred to as bundling. Industry associations such as EDPA consider this an ethically questionable and anti-competitive practice.
Padded Van Shipment: Shipment of crated or uncrated goods such as product or display materials. (Also VAN SHIPMENT, AIR-RIDE).
Pallet: Wooden platform used to carry goods. (Also SKID)
Pegboard: Framed panel of perforated hardboard for displaying products.
Perimeter Booth: Exhibit space located on an outside wall of the show hall.
Pipe and Drape: Tubing with drapes, which separates exhibit booths.
Planting: Floral décor to enhance the appearance of the exhibition. Typically available from a designated show contractor.
Portable Displays: Generally, portable refers to displays that can be shipped via UPS or FedEx, typically in roto-molded or fabric cases with wheels. Portable does not mean that the display will assemble without tools (although most are tool-free) or that the display can be hand-carried into the exhibition hall.
Pre-registered: Registration which has been made in advance with necessary paperwork.
Press Room: Space reserved for media representatives.
POV: A privately owned vehicle, such as a passenger car, van, or small company vehicle, as distinguished from trucks, tractor-trailers, and other over-the-road vehicles. A POV left unattended will almost certainly be towed away. If you must unload a POV, use the POV line. (See below).
POV Line: Special loading dock reserved for POV’s where materials are unloaded at prevailing drayage rates. To get on a POV line, driver reports first to marshalling area.
Private Security: Security personnel hired from a privately operated company. (Also BOOTH SECURITY)
Pro-Number: Number designated by the freight forwarders to a single shipment, used in all cases where the shipment must be referred to.
Q
Quad Box: Four electrical outlets in one box.
R
Rail: Low drape divider between exhibit booths. (Also SIDE RAIL)
Rear-Lit: Method of lighting transparency from behind. (Also BACKLIT)
Registration: Process by which an individual indicates their intent to attend a trade show.
Rental Booth: Complete booth package offered to exhibitors on a rental basis either from the general show contractor or an exhibit house.
Rigger: Union that is responsible for crating, unskidding, positioning, and reskidding of all machinery. A rigger’s exact duties and rights depends on location and union contract with venue.
Riser: A raised platform for people or products.
S
Security Cages: Cages rented by exhibitors to secure materials.
Silicone Edge Graphics (SEG): Silicone Edge Fabric Graphics are typically dye-sublimated fabric with a silicone bead or welting sewn around the edge. The welting is then inserted into a groove (usually aluminum extrusion) for a seamless image.
Service Charge: Charge for the services of waiters/waitresses, housemen, technicians, and other food function personnel.
Shop: Service contractor’s main office and warehouse.
Showcard: Material used for signs.
Showcase: Glass-enclosed case for articles on display.
Show Manager: Person responsible for all aspects of exhibition.
Show Office: Management office at exhibition.
Shrink Wrap; Process of wrapping loose items on pallet with transparent plastic wrapping.
Side Rail: Low divider wall in exhibit area, usually 36” high.
Skirting: Decorative covering around tables/risers. Also called table throws or table cloths.
Space Assignment: Booth space assigned to exhibiting companies.
Space Rate: Cost per square foot for exhibit area.
Special Handling: Applies to display and/or product shipment requiring extra labor, equipment, or time in delivery to booth area. To avoid special handling, always consult with your exhibit house or display provider.
Staging Area: Area adjacent to main event area for set- up, dismantling, and temporary storage.
Stanchions: Decorative posts which hold markers or flags to define traffic areas. Ropes or chains may be attached.
Stop Job; When an exhibitor is doing some type of work in the booth which is claimed by a union, that union’s steward will request that you go to the service desk so that the contractor can supply the exhibitor union labor.
S.T. Labor: Work performed on straight time. Usually work performed 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
T
Target Date: Move-in date assigned to exhibitors by the general contractor and the show management.
Tent: Portable canvas shelter for outside.
Time & Materials; Method for charging services on a cost-plus basis. (Also T & M)
Traffic Flow; Movement of people throughout an area.
U
Union: An organization of workers formed for mutual protection and for the purpose of dealing collectively with their employer in wages, hours, working conditions and other matters pertaining to their employment.
Union Steward: On-site union official.
V
Velcro: Material used for fastening. (Also HOOK AND LOOP)
Visqueen: Protective plastic sheeting used to cover flooring during installation. Visqueen is removed once the show floor and aisles have been set.
W
Waste Removal: Removal of trash from the building.
Classic Exhibits has been designing and building solutions since 1993. We’ve been honored as an Exhibitor Magazine Find-It Top 40 Exhibit Producers and an Event Marketer Fab 50 Exhibit Builders multiple times. Along with numerous Portable Modular Awards.
With over 200 Distributor Partners throughout North America, there’s a Classic representative closer by. Contact us today whether you need a durable hand sanitizer stand built to last, a rental display guaranteed to attract trade show attendees, or a custom 30 x 40 exhibit with all the bells and whistles. We’re not just different. We’re better.
Like you, we see thousands of exhibit designs each year. And because we’re human, we have opinions about each and every one. For example, we may like a particular fabric graphic or a custom counter or the clever way a bridge connects to a backwall.
What Makes an Exhibit Design Effective?
What if someone asked you to describe “Why a Particular Design Works?” We accepted that challenge. Below are 4 Symphony Portable 10 x 20 designs, each organized into three categories:
Structure Design
Branding Opportunities
Function
We ignored the existing graphics because graphic designers can get pretty mean. And no one wants that. 😉 We assumed the basics about Symphony, like tool-less assembly, SEG graphics, and portable shipping so those aren’t listed in the descriptions.
SYK-2018 Symphony Portable
Imagine the backwall without the counters along the aisle. Everything is balanced. The frames, the workstations, the iPad mounts, the monitor, and even the graphics. The SYK-2018 is a sophisticated design with satisfying shapes and practical accessories. It’s comfortable and compelling without appearing portable. Now add the counters and the package is complete.
SYK-2004 Symphony Portable
If it’s hip to be square, how about a rectangle? Of course! The SYK-2004 takes three rectangles and shifts them into unfamiliar places. The large frame is left aligned, and the smaller frames are shifted right and staggered. Yet, the off-center monitor provides visual balance while creating two overlapping zones.
SYK-2023 Symphony Portable
If you crave symmetry, then SYK-2023 may make you uncomfortable… at least at first glance. However, the curves complement one another, and the stair-step footprint gives the inline complexity not found in a typical flat portable display. Lots of branding opportunities and practical accessories.
SYK-2025 Symphony Portable
As a design element, peaks are peaking right now. The SYK-2025 offers portable clients a non-portable look with some serious branding opportunities: (2) backwall graphics, (2) workstations, a counter, and a charging table. The mix and match approach isn’t for everyone which is why peaks can be paired with curves in Symphony.
Classic Exhibits has been designing and building solutions since 1993. We’ve been honored as an Exhibitor Magazine Find-It Top 40 Exhibit Producers and an Event Marketer Fab 50 Exhibit Builders multiple times. Along with numerous Portable Modular Awards.
With over 200 Distributor Partners throughout North America, there’s a Classic representative closer by. Contact us today whether you need a durable hand sanitizer stand built to last, a rental display guaranteed to attract trade show attendees, or a custom 30 x 40 exhibit with all the bells and whistles. We’re not just different. We’re better.
Nearly every industry has a trade show or trade shows, whether you’re in the road construction industry, medical devices, publishing, or shoe design and manufacturing. There are 1000’s of trade shows in North America each year and 100’s of thousands worldwide.
A subset of those trade shows is industrial trade shows. Those include shows for manufacturing, engineering, metal fabrication, wood products, machine tools, robotics along with a host of others. They include trade fairs like World of Concrete, IMTS, PackExpo, AHR Expo, and FabTech.
Getting Started with Industrial Trade Shows
Industrial trade shows are generally BIG. While they may not have more exhibitors or more attendees than non-industrial trade shows, the booth space for the larger exhibitors can be MASSIVE. So massive in fact that the show halls often extend into the parking lots for the large equipment manufacturers… Imagine cranes, dump trucks, helicopters, mining equipment, planes, and building materials.
Participating in these shows isn’t much different from other industry shows although the logistics along with the installation and dismantling requires more planning. That said, not all exhibitors are in 400 x 800 ft. islands. There are still exhibitors in 10 ft. and 20 ft. inline trade show displays with products and services critical to their industry.
Types of Industrial Shows
Aerospace and Aviation
Agriculture and Farming
Building and Construction
Energy/Oil and Gas
Forest Products
Heavy Equipment
Manufacturing
Material Handling, Logistics, and Shipping
Woodworking
4 Tips to Be Successful at an Industrial Trade Show
There’s no fairy dust or magic potion to ensure you’ll be successful at an industrial trade show. You already know your products and are an expert in your industry. You just need a beautiful booth and some eager salespeople, right? If that were true, then every exhibitor would be returning from a trade show with thousands of qualified leads. It takes the right attitude and a whole lotta planning.
#1. Do You Believe in Trade Shows?
You either do or you don’t. There’s no middle ground because exhibitors who “waffle” when it comes to trade show marketing are mostly wasting their money.
Trade shows are much more efficient than they used to be because most attendees no longer “walk” the floor. They “research” and “shop” the floor just like they would an online purchase. They’ve already decided which companies they’ll visit days, even weeks before their feet hit the aisle carpet. Getting them to your booth pre-show is more important now than luring them into your booth at the show.
#2. Do You Believe in Metrics and ROI?
Of course, you do. Imagine conducting a sales and marketing presentation without metrics. You love numbers and enjoy reciting them to others like parables from the Bible. You get visibly excited using a spreadsheet to compare Product A vs. Product B.
But, when it comes to your trade show marketing, you are like a four-year-old with blocks, counting the # of leads as an accurate measure of success. For most exhibitors, anything beyond that falls into quantitative voodoo. They don’t measure costs, return on sales or contribution margin per client. You need to set goals, both quantitative and qualitative, and measure them. That’s what adults do.
#3. Are You a Good Judge of People?
You should be. It’s required for anyone in sales and marketing. At every trade show, you are doing two things: meeting with customers and suppliers and evaluating your trade show staff.
Far too often, we are spectacular at the first and abysmal at the second. We view trade show staffing along the same lines as a wedding invitation — the more the merrier and we pray no one gets drunk and pukes in public. Train your team and hold them accountable. See #2 about metrics and ROI.
#4. Are You an Expert in Trade Show Marketing?
I won’t bother to feed your ego on this one. You aren’t. Not even close. You may be an expert at social media, SEO, print advertising, and closing techniques, but you probably have limited knowledge about exhibit design and trade show marketing.
That’s not to say you aren’t a marketing and sales genius, but trade show marketing is a specialized craft.
Be smart. Work with an exhibit house or trade show consultant. They will guide you on strategy, show services, ROI tracking, booth training, etc. They’ve seen all the painful mistakes exhibitors make that cost them money. Believe me … they want your trade show marketing to be wildly successful. That way you’ll add more shows to your schedule, you’ll purchase new exhibits, and you’ll tap into their other services
Engineering West (IME West) is the largest annual advanced manufacturing event in the US, bringing together suppliers and buyers for every part of the product development cycle.
When it comes to metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing, FABTECH is the only event that makes it possible to see it all together and find the latest in manufacturing equipment. North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event.
PACK EXPO International is the most comprehensive show for packaging and processing solutions for every industry, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. No other event showcases more technology—including product launches—or allows for collaboration with industry leaders across 40+ vertical markets.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the only event that connects experts from every major construction sector. Here, you’ll meet the people who make the machines, discover new technologies, and build relationships in the construction community.
OTC is a global event that connects offshore energy professionals from more than 130 countries to collaborate and discuss the challenges, solutions and changing energy landscape of the offshore energy sector.
The International Manufacturing Technology Show is the leading global marketplace to connect buyers and sellers of manufacturing equipment, products, and software through exhibitions, events, and partnerships to advance the industry and its businesses.
The AHR Expo provides a unique forum where manufacturers of all sizes and specialties come together to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. Since 1930, the AHR Expo has remained the industry’s best place for OEMs, engineers, contractors, technicians, facility operators, architects, educators, and other industry professionals.
World of Concrete is the industry’s annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. Featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits with the industry’s leading suppliers showcasing innovative products and technologies, exciting demonstrations and competitions, and a world-class education program.
POWERGEN is the largest network and business hub for electricity generators and solution providers engaged in power generation. Power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users gather at POWERGEN International to discover new solutions as centralized power generation business models evolve into cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.
The North American Farm & Power Show brings the industry’s leading innovators in agriculture technology, equipment, and science to the front step of America’s farming heartland. The North American Farm & Power Show serves as a midwestern hub for exhibitors to showcase their latest products and innovations.
The Utility Expo is the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors in electrical transmission, electrical distribution, telecom, natural gas, vegetation management, water, and wastewater.
The International Woodworking Fair® is one of the world’s top events for the custom and general woodworking industries, bringing together the latest solutions in architectural woodwork, cabinetry, flooring, furniture manufacturing, engineered products, doors, windows, machinery, tools, metals, plastics and more.
The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is where residential and commercial contractors, remodelers, builders, distributors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers from across the globe come together for education, product sourcing, and networking.
At MODEX 2022, the premier manufacturing and supply chain experience. Qualified buyers come from every state in the U.S. and over 140 countries to engage 1:1 with solution providers and supply chain experts.
The SEMA Show represents the $47.8 billion automotive aftermarkets. It is the only trade show that brings together every segment of the automotive industry, from hot rods and off-roads to mobile electronics and collision repair.
AAPEX is the premier event representing the more than $1.6 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry. Exhibitors and attendees can explore new products and technologies and connect with the industry’s top leaders, educators, innovators, and trainers.
Conquering Industrial Trade Shows with Classic Exhibits
Classic Exhibits has been designing and building solutions since 1993. We’ve been honored as an Exhibitor Magazine Find-It Top 40 Exhibit Producer and an Event Marketer Fab 50 Exhibit Builders multiple times. Along with numerous Portable Modular Awards.
With over 200 Distributor Partners throughout North America, there’s a Classic representative close by. Contact us today whether you need a durable hand sanitizer stand built to last, a portable display guaranteed to attract trade show attendees, or a custom 30 x 40 exhibit with all the bells and whistles. We’re not just different. We’re better.
Did you know thatValentine’s Day is not an official holiday in any country? Not one. Official or not, we’re serious romantics and we got you a gift. It’s not flowers (cliché) or chocolate (unhealthy) or jewelry (our accountant said “No!”). Instead, we made you a special heartfelt video. Think of it as Classic’s Hallmark movie but without Candace Cameron Bure, the queen of the Hallmark Channel movies.
This video showcases a few of our favorite displays featured inPast Five Daysin 2021. Each Monday thru Friday, we post photos of an amazing design passing through the Classic Exhibits Shop. We encourage you to visit P5D the next time you’re in Exhibit Design Search.
Oh behalf of the entire Classic Family, we wish you and your significant others a very Happy Valentine’s Day.
