CDI World

What CDI World does

CDI World is a privately held global provider of trade show exhibits, corporate event structures, retail and commercial interiors, and museum installations, serving enterprise brands, corporations, and creative agencies. The company operates from three regional hubs — Stone Mountain, Georgia (USA), Redditch (UK), and Singapore — supplemented by a network of specialist local partners that enables multi-country delivery. Its service mix spans ideation, CAD-based detailed design and engineering, custom fabrication, materials sourcing, supply chain logistics, warehousing, on-site installation, and end-to-end project management, with a single dedicated contract manager assigned per engagement.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven contracts, with multi-year contract cadence on select global programs. The customer base spans global automotive brands (Hyundai Motor Group, Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley, BYD), consumer and luxury names (Coca-Cola, Luxottica, Nordson, CoinW), energy and media (Shell, Al Jazeera), financial services (Franklin Templeton), aviation (Singapore Changi Airport), and cultural institutions (Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum). Documented programs include a 12-month, 4,000 sqm interior fit-out of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore, a 42-country / 68-city office program for Franklin Templeton, and Sunglass Hut fixture rollouts across more than 150 stores for Luxottica.

The group is organized under Singapore-based CDI Holding Pte. Ltd., with regional operating entities CDI USA, Inc., CSDB Ltd. (UK), and Communication Design International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Leadership comprises a US President (Durl Jensen), a UK Managing Director appointed in 2022 (Ian Chapman), and Singapore-based heads of account servicing, creative, sales, and marketing. The firm holds ISO 14001 environmental certification that is being rolled out across all three regional offices and has stated a Net Zero 2030 commitment. No external venture or institutional investment is disclosed, and revenue, headcount, and growth metrics are not publicly reported.

Name

CDI World

Legal name

CDI USA, Inc. – A member of CDI Holding Pte. Ltd. group of companies dba. CDI World

Website

https://cdi-world.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CDI World is a privately held global provider of trade show exhibits, corporate events, retail and commercial interiors, and museum installations, serving enterprise brands and creative agencies through owned regional hubs in the USA, UK, and Singapore, plus a specialist partner network for worldwide delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show & Exhibition Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (541420), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build) (MPAAAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management (HSACADAH), Pavilion & Country/Group Exhibit Build-Outs (THAHAHAD), Booth Maintenance, Refurbishment & Reuse Programs (THAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Trade show exhibits
• Retail interiors
• Event structures
• Museum exhibitions
• Commercial fit-outs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stone Mountain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Trade Show Services: Design, build, and installation of custom exhibition stands, trade show booths, and exhibit structures. Services include custom exhibit rentals and reusable modular exhibition kits.
2. Commercial Interiors: Retail interiors, commercial environments, office fit-outs, and custom display cases for luxury brands and corporate spaces.
3. Events and Structures: Corporate event structures, product launches, hospitality installations, and temporary event spaces.
4. Museum and Exhibition Displays: Museum exhibitions, heritage galleries, and museum display case fabrication and installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CDI World designs, fabricates, and installs custom trade show exhibits, event structures, retail interiors, commercial environments, and museum exhibitions for global brands, corporations, and agencies. Services span ideation, detailed design, CAD engineering, custom manufacture, supply chain logistics, warehousing, and on-site installation worldwide through regional offices in the USA, UK, and Singapore.

Product overview

CDI World is a global exhibition and event services company operating as a unified service offering rather than a software platform. The company provides an integrated suite of services spanning trade show booths and exhibits, custom exhibit rentals, corporate event structures, retail interiors, and museum exhibitions. These core offerings are supported by project management, CAD/design services, custom fabrication, supply chain logistics, and installation capabilities. With major hubs in the USA (Stone Mountain, GA), UK (Redditch), and Singapore, CDI World delivers projects through a network of regional offices and specialist local partners, enabling seamless execution of brand experiences and event activations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trade Show Booths and Exhibits Custom-designed and built trade show booths and exhibition stands for events worldwide, including design, engineering, fabrication, and installation services for enterprise brands and agencies.
• Custom Exhibit Rentals Rental options for custom exhibition stands and reusable modular kits that can be deployed across multiple events, offering cost-effective solutions for recurring trade show presence worldwide.
• Corporate Event Structures Custom event displays and corporate event structures including stage sets, branded environments, product launches, hospitality installations, and experiential marketing activations for conferences and brand activations worldwide.
• Retail Interiors Custom retail interiors and display cases including luxury showcases, interactive product displays, modular retail fit-outs, and store roll-outs for luxury and premium retail brands seeking distinctive in-store experiences.
• Museum Exhibitions Museum display installations including heritage galleries, exhibition displays, high-security artifact cases, and immersive exhibit experiences for museums and cultural institutions.
• CAD and Design Services Detailed design and engineering services including ideation, 3D visualization, photorealistic digital prototypes, fly-throughs, and workshop drawings for exhibition, event, and interior projects.
• Supply Chain Logistics Materials sourcing, warehousing, global distribution, and on-site installation services delivered through an international network of offices in USA, UK, and Singapore and specialist local partners.
• Commercial Interior Fit-Out Complete commercial interior fit-out services for offices, hospitality venues, and retail spaces including precision carpentry, premium material installation, and custom millwork for global brand environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of prestigious projects successfully completed worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Innocean WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal marketing solutions partner collaborating with CDI World Singapore on Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore project. CDI World Singapore's first collaboration with Innocean Worldwide, relationship forged with focus on trust and shared values.
• Exhibit KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted partner for over a decade working with CDI World on Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore project. Longstanding regional partnership supporting project delivery in Korea/Singapore region.
• Lifecycle Building CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynamic non-profit helping regenerate low-wealth communities by repurposing discarded materials and reskilling local workers. CDI World USA donates dismantled trade show structures to reduce waste and landfill.
• CDI Holding Pte. Ltd.coreOthersParent company group. CDI USA, Inc., CSDB Ltd., and Communication Design International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. are all members of CDI Holding Pte. Ltd. group of companies operating as CDI World.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Freeman: Largest US-headquartered experiential marketing and trade show services company offering custom exhibit design, fabrication, and global event logistics — directly comparable end-to-end service mix and enterprise client base.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Global exhibit and event services provider with design, fabrication and on-site logistics across exhibitions, events and brand activations — closest direct competitor in scope and geographic reach.
• Derse: US-headquartered full-service exhibit and event marketing company with in-house design, fabrication and field services — competes directly with CDI for enterprise trade show and brand activation accounts.
• MCH Group / Expomobilia: Swiss-based global exhibition group with Expomobilia as its custom pavilion and country-pavilion builder — directly overlaps CDI's high-end booth and pavilion build-out services for enterprise and government clients.
• The Expo Group: US trade show and event services company offering custom exhibits, event management and corporate environments — directly comparable service portfolio for North American enterprise clients.
• ProExhibits: Full-service exhibit design and fabrication firm serving enterprise trade show programs — comparable custom booth and modular exhibit offering for corporate marketing teams.
• MC2 (MC-squared): Experiential marketing agency combining exhibit design, fabrication and event execution — overlaps CDI's event structures and brand activation work for enterprise clients.
• Czarnowski Display Service: Long-standing US trade show exhibit and event display builder with custom fabrication capabilities — directly comparable custom booth and corporate event service offering.
• Displayworks: Custom retail display, trade show exhibit and museum/brand environment fabricator — closely comparable custom fabrication and interiors work, especially for retail and museum clients.
• Sparks: Experiential marketing agency under Freeman delivering brand experiences, exhibits and event environments — direct overlap with CDI's corporate event structures and brand activation work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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