The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group

What The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group does

The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group (TTNMG, DBA The Tradeshow Network) is a Saint Charles, Illinois-based trade show exhibit company founded in 1990 that designs, fabricates, rents, stores, and services trade show displays for enterprise and mid-market exhibitors across the United States and Canada. The firm operates from a warehouse facility at 1900 East Tyler Rd. near O'Hare Airport, with a staff of 1-10 employees, and is led by President Chris Roberts. Its core product portfolio centers on island rental exhibits (20x20 and larger), inline rental exhibits (10x10 to 10x20), packaged turnkey rentals, and custom island/inline exhibits for long-term ownership, supplemented by portable displays, A/V rentals, LED video walls, and the proprietary LightLine integrated LED lighting system. The underlying technology platform is a modular aluminum frame system that supports reconfiguration of the same hardware across shows of varying sizes, paired with an online inventory management system for 24/7 client asset tracking and 3D rendering services for pre-production visualization.

The company monetizes through a mix of one-time custom exhibit purchases, recurring rental contracts (including rent-to-own), managed storage and asset refurbishment, and professional services spanning installation/dismantle (I&D), logistics, on-site supervision, labor management, and strategic trade show marketing (direct mailers, print collateral, branding, and website design). Quote-based pricing ranges from approximately $1,000 for portable/entry-level rentals to $100,000+ for large custom island builds, with typical 20x20 packaged rentals at $40,000-$45,000 and 20x30 rentals at $44,000-$55,000. Customers span healthcare (RiteAid, Baxter International, Sterigenics), food service (Local Hive, Revel, MadeGood, Roquette), technology (Codoxo, VisionTrack, Devnet), consumer/retail (Maisto, Athletico, Optimum Nutrition with 39 shows/year including 4 international), and financial services (Vestwell). Distribution is direct via consultative enterprise field sales with inside sales and self-service design-request support through the website. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or parent entity.

Name

The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group

Legal name

The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group

Website

https://thetradeshownetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group is a Saint Charles, Illinois-based trade show exhibit company that designs, fabricates, rents, stores, and services custom and rental exhibits (island, inline, portable) for enterprise and mid-market exhibitors across healthcare, food service, technology, manufacturing, retail, and financial services verticals in the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show Exhibits and Services

NAICS

Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management) (BPAFAGAD), Lighting, LED Walls & Digital Signage for Booths (THAHAHAI), Booth Maintenance, Refurbishment & Reuse Programs (THAHAHAM), Trade Show, Exhibit & Event Logistics Moving (HSAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Trade show exhibits
• Rental booths
• Custom displays
• Exhibit services
• Trade show marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Charles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trade Show Booth Sales: Custom exhibit design and fabrication sold to clients for long-term ownership and reuse. Custom exhibits require 8-12 weeks from kickoff to shipping. Prices vary by size and complexity.
2. Trade Show Booth Rentals: Rental exhibits using modular components that can be fully branded with custom graphics. Design concepts ready within one week, production takes 3-5 weeks. Rental pricing shaped by booth size, configuration, level of customization, graphics, technology, and functional features.
3. Show Services: Coordinating logistics, installation and dismantle (I&D), shipping and logistics management, on-site supervision, and labor management across major convention centers.
4. Exhibit Storage and Asset Management: Professional exhibit storage and asset management with climate-controlled facilities. Includes damage inspection, repairs, refurbishment, graphics updates, and repacking services.
5. Graphic Design and Production: Custom graphic design and production services for booth graphics, signage, and promotional materials including direct mailers, brochures, and sell sheets.
6. Strategic Marketing Services: Marketing support including brand development, advertising campaigns, website design for trade show promotions, and event marketing.
7. A/V Rental Solutions: Audiovisual equipment rentals including LED displays, LCD projector rentals, and technology integrations for trade show booths.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group designs, fabricates, and rents custom and modular trade show exhibits, including island and inline booth configurations. The company delivers turnkey exhibit solutions supported by show services (installation/dismantle, logistics, labor management), climate-controlled storage and asset management, integrated trade show marketing services, and proprietary technologies such as the LightLine LED lighting system and modular aluminum frame system.

Product overview

The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group is a trade show exhibit company offering a comprehensive portfolio of exhibit solutions centered around island and inline rental booths and custom exhibits. The core offerings include rental island exhibits (20x20+), inline rental exhibits (10x20), and packaged rental exhibits with bundled turnkey pricing. Supporting these are custom island and inline exhibits for long-term purchase, portable displays for smaller events, modular frame systems, LED video wall displays, and A/V rental solutions. The company also provides integrated service modules including show services (installation/dismantle, logistics, labor management), exhibit storage and asset management in Chicago, and strategic trade show marketing services (direct mailers, print collateral, branding, advertising). Additional resources include a trade show calendar, downloadable exhibit catalogs, whitepapers on planning and design, and specialized LightLine LED lighting technology for exhibits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Island Rental Exhibits

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of exhibitors value face-to-face interactions over virtual engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers37 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): One of the largest global trade show exhibit and event services providers offering design, fabrication, I&D, and logistics across major convention venues. Directly comparable as a full-service trade show exhibit partner, but operating at vastly larger scale than TTNMG.
• Orbus Exhibit & Display Group: Manufacturer of portable, modular, and custom trade show exhibits plus large-format graphics and event signage. Overlaps directly with TTNMG across custom exhibits, modular frames, and exhibit storage/asset management services.
• Skyline Exhibits: Designer and manufacturer of modular, custom, and portable trade show exhibits with a dealer network across North America. Directly comparable on modular aluminum exhibit systems and rental offerings, competing for the same enterprise and mid-market exhibitors.
• Freeman: Largest trade show and event services company in North America, providing custom exhibits, rental exhibits, audiovisual, and on-site logistics. Direct competitor on enterprise trade show accounts with substantially greater scale, global footprint, and capital resources.
• Hamilton Exhibits: Custom trade show exhibit design and fabrication company serving enterprise clients at major US trade shows. Comparable as a custom island and inline exhibit builder competing for the same large healthcare, technology, and industrial accounts.
• 2020 Exhibits: Trade show exhibit provider offering design, fabrication, rental, and on-site services for corporate and association exhibitors. Directly competes in the same custom/rental exhibit and show services space, with similar mid-sized positioning to TTNMG.
• Classic Exhibits: Designer and manufacturer of custom, modular, and portable trade show exhibits serving distributors and corporate clients. Comparable on modular aluminum systems and the hybrid custom/rental business model targeting mid-market exhibitors.
• Moss Inc. Provider of tension fabric and custom exhibit structures, environments, and event branding solutions. Overlaps directly with TTNMG's SEG fabric graphics, custom exhibit design, and rental offerings for enterprise trade show programs.

Emerging players

• Metro Exhibits: Mid-Atlantic based trade show exhibit house offering custom design, fabrication, and on-site services. Comparable on custom island and inline exhibit work but with more limited geographic reach, positioning it as a regional peer.
• BlueHive Exhibits: Trade show and event exhibit company specializing in custom rental exhibits and turnkey show services. Directly comparable rental-and-service focus but smaller scale and narrower geographic footprint than TTNMG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ttnmg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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