What Classic Exhibits does

Classic Exhibits Inc. is a privately held, Portland, Oregon-based designer and manufacturer of trade show and event exhibits, founded in 1993. The company operates a private-label manufacturing model, producing custom, modular, and portable displays that are rebranded and resold through a network of over 250 professional distributor partners across North America and select international markets. Core product categories include island exhibits (20x20+), inline exhibits (10x10 to 10x30), portable displays, LED lightbox displays, and a broad accessory portfolio (counters, charging stations, monitor stands, iPad/Surface kiosks, banner stands, hanging signs, rental furniture). Manufacturing is anchored by proprietary technology including the SuperNova LED lighting system, the Gravitee one-step tool-less modular aluminum panel system, ClassicMODUL aluminum extrusions with patented connectors, and the Swivel Stop tablet rotation feature. Vertical integration extends to large-format printing through the wholly-owned Summit Graphics PDX division (dye-sublimation, UV inkjet, vinyl, SEG graphics), and the company has built the Exhibit Design Search (EDS) online platform containing 1,500+ configurable exhibit designs used by distributor partners to source and specify solutions. The company also runs a Quick Ship program (8-12 business day turnaround) and a rental program (typically 30-40% of purchase price) and offers an ecoSmart sustainable line with 150+ kits built from recycled aluminum, FSC-certified wood, and Greenguard-certified laminates. All portable displays are made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty on workmanship. Pricing is quote-based through distributors; modular and custom exhibits range from basic inlines under $10,000 to custom designs of $30,000-$60,000+. The company markets primarily to distributor partners rather than end customers, emphasizing its "Shared Success Formula" of shared knowledge, responsibility, and innovation.

Name

Classic Exhibits

Legal name

Classic Exhibits Inc.

Website

https://classicexhibits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show Exhibits and Displays

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management) (BPAFAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build) (MPAAAGAC), Booth Maintenance, Refurbishment & Reuse Programs (THAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Trade show exhibits
• Custom exhibit manufacturing
• Modular display systems
• Portable booth displays
• Private label exhibits

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Exhibit Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom, modular, and portable trade show exhibits sold to distributor partners who rebrand and resell to end customers. Products include island exhibits, inline displays, portable displays, and custom solutions.
2. Rental Exhibits: Rental of trade show exhibits including island exhibits, inline displays, and accessories. Rental program includes delivery, setup, and pickup services through distributor partners.
3. Graphics Printing Services: Large-format fabric and direct print graphics through Summit Graphics PDX division. Services include dye-sublimation, UV inkjet, vinyl printing, SEG graphics, and custom finishing.
4. Aluminum Extrusion Sales: Sale of ClassicMODUL aluminum extrusions and accessories to exhibit builders, retail design companies, event agencies, and general contractors.
5. Display Accessories: Sale of trade show counters, pedestals, monitor stands, iPad stands, charging stations, banner stands, table throws, and other display accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Classic Exhibits designs and manufactures custom, modular, and portable trade show exhibits — including island displays, inline exhibits, backlit LED lightboxes, counters, kiosks, and rental exhibits — sold primarily through a private-label/white-label model to a network of over 250 distributor partners across North America. The company complements fabrication with large-format graphic printing (Summit Graphics PDX) and aluminum extrusion systems (ClassicMODUL) for the trade show, retail, and event industries.

Product overview

Classic Exhibits is North America's premier private-label exhibit designer and builder, offering a comprehensive portfolio of trade show displays and environments. The product lineup centers on three core exhibit types: Island Exhibits (20x20+ with 360-degree access), Inline Exhibits (10x10 to 10x30 standard configurations), and Portable Displays. Key branded systems include the Symphony Portable Modular System (award-winning tool-less assembly with 8 frame shapes), the Gravitee One-Step Modular System (fully-assembled aluminum panels), and the ecoSmart Sustainable line (built with recycled materials). The portfolio extends to 20+ accessory categories including InCharg Wireless Charging Stations, iPad/Surface Stands, Monitor Workstations, Counters, Hanging Signs, and Rental Furniture. Manufacturing capabilities are complemented by Summit Graphics PDX for large-format printing (fabric dye-sublimation, SEG, vinyl), and the Exhibit Design Search (EDS) online configuration platform. All products are proudly manufactured in the USA with a Limited Lifetime Warranty on workmanship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ecoSmart: Eco-friendly sustainable trade show displays featuring green materials such as Eco-board, ReCo, and FSC wood products
• Symphony
• Gravitee
• ClassicMODUL
• SuperNova
• InCharg

Products and services

• Island Exhibits
• Inline Exhibits
• Symphony Portable Displays
• Portable Displays
• ecoSmart Sustainable Exhibits
• LED Lightbox Displays
• Quick Ship Displays
• Banner Stands & Table Throws
• Table Top Displays
• Custom Counters
• Portable & Modular Counters
• InCharg Charging Stations
• Monitor Stands & Workstations
• iPad & Surface Stands
• Overhead Hanging Signs
• Rental Furniture
• Cases & Crates
• Gravitee One-Step Modular System
• Retail Displays & Environments
• ClassicMODUL Aluminum Extrusions
• Summit Graphics PDX

Quantifiable outcome

• Rental pricing typically 30-40% of purchase price, providing cost-effective option for exhibitors with budget constraints
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ClassicMODULcoreTechnology or IntegrationClassicMODUL supplies aluminum extrusions and accessories to Classic Exhibits. ClassicMODUL brings over 50 years of combined experience in design, engineering, and customer relations. ClassicMODUL has production facility in Portland, OR and supplies extrusions and accessories to the exhibit, retail, and museum trades. Classic Exhibits is represented by over 200 distributors in North America and international markets.
• Summit Graphics PDXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummit Graphics PDX is a division of Classic Exhibits Inc that specializes in premium print and branded graphic solutions. Summit provides fabric and direct print graphics for most Classic Exhibits purchase and rental orders. The partnership ensures clients benefit from integrated 2D and 3D solutions combining Classic's structural expertise with Summit's printing capabilities.
• Distributor Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClassic Exhibits operates through a network of over 250 professional distributor partners across North America. Partners include exhibit houses, marketing agencies, and event companies. Classic serves as a private-label manufacturer, providing white-label fabrication, design services, and manufacturing for partners who rebrand and resell to their clients.
• Classic Rental SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClassic Rental Solutions relies on Gravitee Modular Walls and SuperNova Lightboxes as the structural framework for most island and inline rental designs. The rental program offers over 300 rental exhibits and accessories, with approximately 50% of rentals being new designs or modifications of existing configurations.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Major event and exhibit services provider offering custom exhibits, graphics, and event logistics at scale. A broader incumbent that overlaps with Classic Exhibits on large-format graphics and exhibit production.
• Freeman: Largest North American event and exhibit services company with in-house exhibit fabrication, logistics, and audio-visual services. Competes broadly across the trade show value chain rather than specializing in private-label manufacturing.

Direct peers

• T3 Expo: Trade show and event exhibit company providing custom design, fabrication, and rental services. Direct competitor in island and inline exhibit builds for corporate exhibitors.
• Apple Rock: Trade show exhibit designer and builder offering custom exhibits, rentals, and graphics services to corporate exhibitors. Comparable in mid-market custom fabrication and exhibit rental programs.
• Nimlok: Trade show exhibit company providing custom, modular, and portable displays through a dealer network across North America. Highly comparable channel structure and product portfolio to Classic Exhibits.
• Hamilton Exhibits: Full-service trade show exhibit designer and manufacturer offering custom, modular, and portable displays to corporate clients. Direct competitor in custom booth fabrication, rental programs, and in-house graphics capabilities.
• Czarnowski: Long-established exhibit and brand experience company offering custom exhibits, rental, and event services. Competes directly with Classic Exhibits in custom booth design and fabrication for enterprise exhibitors.
• Skyline Exhibits: Trade show exhibit designer and manufacturer with a national dealer/distributor network. Closely comparable to Classic Exhibits in channel model, modular product offering, and focus on trade show booths across North America.
• Moss (formerly Moss Inc.): Major exhibit and brand experience provider with in-house manufacturing, large-format printing, and a broad product portfolio. Overlaps with Classic Exhibits on custom fabrication, modular systems, and SEG fabric graphics.

Emerging players

• Elevation Exhibits Solutions: Mid-sized custom exhibit house offering design, fabrication, and rental services. Comparable to Classic Exhibits on custom builds and rental exhibits for mid-market exhibitors, though at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ClassicExhibitsInc/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/classicexhibits
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/classic-exhibits-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/classic_exhibits
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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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