The two main types of exhibition display are pop-up exhibits and panel displays.
A pop-up exhibition display consists of accordion-style folding frames covered with magnetic-backed fabric, vinyl, or plastic panels. When expanded and locked in place, they create curved or angled walls that stand on their own and make up the back wall of your booth.
Their main strengths are their ease of setup, light weight, and compact size. A 10-foot exhibition display can fold into one or two cases, each about the size of a large golf bag, and can weigh as little as 70 pounds. The primary downside of pop-ups is that they offer little in the way of size flexibility. Because the frame must be fully opened for stability, you cannot adjust it to fit smaller or larger spaces.
Instant Vendor Comparison
Select the vendors that you would like to compare
A panel exhibition display consists of fabric-covered rectangular sections that are connected to make a wall. In contrast to pop-ups, panel displays can be arranged in different configurations. This allows you to use the same exhibition display in different spaces. They also tend to be sturdier than pop-ups.
Although they offer more setup flexibility and stability, panel exhibition displays are heavier and often require more than one person to assemble.
Other exhibition display types run the gamut in terms of portability, price, and ease of assembly:
Pipe and drape displays use fabric draped over a pipework frame. They’re only useful as backdrops.
Tabletop displays. Handy if you travel quite a bit or need to set up quickly. Keep in mind that smaller exhibition displays stand out less.
Table covers. An inexpensive way to get more branding into your exhibit space – often a good companion to a tabletop display.
Pull-up displays. A quick way to enhance your exhibition booth – extremely lightweight and quick to set up.
Custom exhibits. If conventions are critical to your business, consider hiring a professional booth designer to create a unique booth that fits your company’s strengths – but be prepared for the additional expense.
Choosing the right exhibition display
If it’s unclear which exhibition display works best for your company, let BuyerZone’s network of qualified vendors help. Submit a free request for exhibition display quotes and our experienced vendors will help you select the right fit for your needs.
This site is a partnership between BusinessWeek and BuyerZone.com. BusinessWeek, the world’s most widely read business magazine, reaches over eight million readers each week, including online and television viewers. BusinessWeek offers insight on how to harness innovation in an increasingly competitive business landscape. Read BusinessWeek online.
BuyerZone is the leading online marketplace for buyers and sellers of business products and services. Using an intelligent matching process, BuyerZone brings buyers together with the most appropriate suppliers to meet their needs in over 100 purchasing categories, from copiers and POS systems to forklifts and steel buildings. Request a free quote now to see how it works.
In addition to streamlining the purchasing process, BuyerZone provides original research and buying advice to help buyers make the right purchasing decisions. From in-depth Buyer’s Guides to quick tips, BuyerZone experts offer advice that can help any business save money and get the best equipment and services for their needs. Browse our library of purchasing content.
