Europa International

What Europa International does

Europa International (legal entity: Europa International Exhibition Services Limited) is a London-headquartered, family-run event furniture hire company founded in 1961, operating from Europa House in SE20 and serving customers across the UK and mainland Europe. Its core offering is short- and long-term rental of event furniture and related infrastructure from an inventory of approximately 25,000 products spanning chairs, tables, lounge seating, benches, panels, floor covering, display stands, registration desks, computer workstations, plant and floral décor, barrier posts, and graphic and electrical equipment. The company also provides complementary services including delivery, setup, collection, and venue-specific operational coverage at major UK venues such as NEC Birmingham, Excel London, ILEC Conference Centre, and O2 Arena.

The underlying technology is described as an event furniture rental management and logistics system rather than a software platform; there is no disclosed proprietary technology stack, AI/ML capability, or digital product beyond a standard e-commerce website with product catalogue, search, and downloadable resources. Revenue mechanics are driven by per-item unit pricing (e.g., chairs from £24.50 to £176, registration desks at £355) billed on a pay-as-you-go hire basis, with volume discounts available and quote-based pricing for large or custom orders; delivery and collection are included where Europa is the appointed contractor. Extended hire periods incur supplementary pro-rata daily charges, and all prices are quoted exclusive of VAT.

The go-to-market is B2B and predominantly enterprise field sales plus direct website ordering, targeting two primary customer segments: event planners and exhibition organisers running corporate events, conferences, product launches, and private functions, and conference and exhibition venues requiring flexible furniture solutions across multiple event configurations. Marketing is executed through the company website, organic social media (Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram), content marketing via the company blog, and direct sales engagement with venue accounts and enterprise event planners. The company is privately held with no institutional investors, parent entity, or subsidiaries disclosed, and trades under the names Europa International and Europa Furniture Hire.

Name

Europa International

Legal name

Europa International Exhibition Services Limited

Website

https://europainternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Europa International is a family-run London-based event furniture hire company, founded in 1961, supplying 25,000 chairs, tables, lounge seating, panels, and related event infrastructure to exhibition organisers, conference venues, and corporate event planners across the UK and mainland Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Furniture Rental

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate, Event & Staging Furniture Rental (Short-Term) (CRAIAOAG), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

Keywords

• Event furniture hire
• Chair rental services
• Exhibition panel hire
• Conference seating hire
• Floorcovering rental

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Furniture and Equipment Rental: Primary revenue stream from short-term and long-term hire of event furniture including chairs, tables, lounge seating, panels, display stands, registration desks, and accessories. Rental charges are calculated per item with supplementary charges for extended hire periods beyond the agreed timeframe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Europa International rents event furniture and related equipment, including chairs, stools, tables, benches, lounge seating, panels, shell schemes, floor coverings, display stands, registration desks, computer workstations, plants, and graphic/electrical accessories, on a short- or long-term hire basis. Services bundle delivery, setup, and collection with planning, lighting, electrical, and graphic support for exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, and private functions across the UK and mainland Europe.

Product overview

Europa International is a family-run furniture and event hire company specializing in event furniture rental. Their offering consists of a core Event Furniture Hire service with over 25,000 products, complemented by specialized sub-categories including Chair Hire, Table Hire, Bench Hire, Lounge Seating Hire, Panel Hire, Floor Covering Hire, Graphic & Electrical Hire, Display Stand Hire, Registration Desk & Counter Hire, Computer Workstation Hire, Plant & Floral Hire, Tensa Barrier Post hire, COVID Testing Structures, and Storage & Cupboard Hire. The company operates across the UK and mainland Europe, serving exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, and private functions. Services include furniture rental, delivery, setup, and collection, with a focus on designer furniture including white leather pieces, iconic designer chairs (Swan Chair, Tolix, Panton), and contemporary seating solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Furniture Hire Core rental service offering access to more than 25,000 event furniture products for exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, and private functions, including delivery, setup, and collection across the UK and mainland Europe.
• Chair Hire Rental of a wide range of chairs for events, including Swan Chairs, Bistro Chairs, Linking Chairs, Seminar Chairs, Conference Chairs, Folding Chairs, Designer Chairs, and indoor/outdoor chairs in various colors and materials, for event planners and exhibition organizers.
• Table Hire
• Bench Hire Various bench seating options available for hire, including catwalk benches, folding benches, faux leather benches, USB charging benches, and benches in multiple finishes (wood, metal, plastic, leather) for events and exhibitions.
• Lounge Seating Hire Designer lounge furniture for hire, including leather sofas, armchairs, tub chairs, and white leather furniture for events, exhibitions, and private functions.
• Panel Hire Exhibition panels and shell scheme hire for creating booth structures, plus poster board hire for displays and signage at exhibitions and trade shows.
• Floorcovering Hire Carpet and floor covering rental solutions supplied to exhibitions and events across the UK and mainland Europe.
• Display Stand Hire Display stands and showcases available for hire for exhibitions, trade shows, and retail environments, complementing furniture rental offerings.
• Registration Desk & Counter Hire Reception counters, registration desks, and podiums available for hire with branding options and cable management features for exhibitions and corporate events.
• Computer Workstation Hire Office and computer workstation rentals, including lockable computer POD workstations in single, double, and treble configurations, supplied to event and exhibition users.
• Graphic & Electrical Hire Graphic hire services and electrical equipment rental, including lighting solutions for events, bundling visual and power solutions into the furniture hire offering.
• Plant & Floral Hire Artificial plants, topiary, and table-top floral arrangements supplied on a hire basis to decorate events and exhibitions.
• COVID Testing Structures & Cubicles Modular systems for hire designed for COVID-19 testing or vaccination centres, applying the company's panel and furniture hire capability to healthcare-adjacent temporary structures.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scene Setter: UK-based event furniture and prop hire specialist offering chairs, tables, lounge seating and décor for corporate events, weddings, and exhibitions. Most directly comparable competitor to Europa International given overlapping product range, UK delivery model, and event-planner customer base.
• Premier Furniture Hire: UK event furniture rental company supplying chairs, tables, bars, and lounge furniture for conferences, exhibitions, weddings, and corporate functions. Direct peer on short-term event furniture rental with comparable B2B sales motion and venue-led customer base.
• Matic Group: UK provider of event, exhibition and broadcast infrastructure including furniture, staging, scaffolding, and barriers. Comparable to Europa in serving exhibition organisers and corporate events with multi-product rental bundles and UK-wide delivery.
• CMT Group: UK event equipment and furniture hire company supplying exhibitions, conferences and corporate events with seating, tables, staging and electrical items. Direct competitor to Europa on rental product breadth and B2B event-organiser customers.
• Hire It Ltd: UK-based event and exhibition hire specialist offering furniture, staging, display, and electrical rental. Comparable to Europa on short-term hire model, exhibition-venue customer segment, and UK delivery footprint.
• Visual Solutions Group: UK provider of exhibition, display, and event furniture rental including panel systems, shell schemes, and seating. Directly comparable to Europa on panel hire, exhibition infrastructure, and venue-driven event customer base.
• Furniture Hire UK: UK online retailer and rental provider of event and function furniture including chairs, tables, and lounge seating for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Comparable peer on short-term event furniture rental with consumer/professional crossover.

Broad incumbents

• Hyve Group: UK-listed international events organiser operating portfolio exhibitions across multiple sectors and geographies. Adjacent rather than direct — competes with Europa's customers (organisers) rather than supplying them, but operates in the same UK/European exhibition ecosystem.
• Clarion Events: UK-headquartered global events organiser producing trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions. Indirectly comparable to Europa because Clarion is a major customer-side player in the same UK/European exhibition market where Europa supplies furniture.
• Informa plc: FTSE-listed global events and B2B information group running major exhibitions (e.g., trade shows at Excel London and NEC) where Europa is a furniture supplier. Indirect peer operating at the customer end of the same UK exhibition value chain.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Europa_Int
• Instagraminstagram.com/europa_int
• Pinterestuk.pinterest.com/europafurniture/pins

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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