Exhibits Northwest

What Exhibits Northwest does

Exhibits Northwest Inc. (Exhibits NW) is a privately-held, Portland, Oregon-based trade show exhibit design, fabrication, and management firm founded in 1992 with approximately 11-50 employees. The company designs, builds, stores, and ships physical exhibits for businesses exhibiting at trade shows across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, serving logos that include Amazon, Nike, Intel, Starbucks, and Peloton. Its core portfolio spans four product lines: Custom Exhibits (built from the ground up, priced around $150 per square foot for hardware and graphics), Rental Exhibits ($75-$100 per sq ft), Portable Exhibits (lightweight, modular displays for smaller events), and Virtual Exhibits (3D-rendered trade show environments starting at $65 per sq ft with VR headset support and CRM lead capture). Around these hardware lines it wraps a full-service stack — graphic design and large-format SEG fabric printing, in-house fabrication, three tiers of exhibit storage and management (Levels 1-3 covering pull-and-ship through full staging/inspection), installation and dismantle logistics, and shipping coordination — all quoted per project.

The business operates a consultative, account-executive-led go-to-market that funnels prospects through "Schedule a Call" CTAs on the website into personalized discovery, design, fabrication, and show-day support cycles. Pricing is uniformly unit-based (per sq ft of exhibit footprint) for hardware and graphics, with services quoted per show based on exhibit properties and coordination needs. Distribution is primarily regional/direct, anchored by the single Portland production facility that serves Pacific Northwest events with short lead times; a self-serve online catalog (Idea Gallery / Exhibit Design Search at eds.exhibitsnw.com) extends reach to mid-market prospects browsing rental and portable options. Marketing is content-led, anchored on a 50+ article trade show tips blog, social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter, and case studies of award-winning enterprise builds.

The firm has accumulated nearly three decades of industry recognition, including Exhibitor Magazine's 2020 People's Choice Award and a nomination for Best Island Exhibit under 600 sq ft at the 2020 Portable Modular Awards. It does not disclose financial results and has no institutional funding, parent company, or M&A activity on record. Ownership is described as founder/management-held, with key personnel including Design Director Zak Partington, Account Executive John-Paull Davidson, and Project Manager Lisa Cuneo-MacKenzie.

Name

Exhibits Northwest

Legal name

Exhibits Northwest Inc.

Website

https://exhibitsnw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exhibits Northwest is a Portland, Oregon-based trade show exhibit design, fabrication, and management firm serving companies of all sizes, from regional small businesses to enterprise brands like Amazon, Nike, Intel, and Starbucks, with custom, rental, portable, and virtual exhibit offerings plus storage and show logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Exhibit Design & Fabrication: Design and build custom trade show exhibits from the ground up. Custom exhibits typically start around $150 per sq. ft. for exhibit hardware and graphics depending on complexity. Production takes 15-20 business days for inline exhibits and 20-30 for island exhibits.
2. Rental Exhibits: Affordable and flexible trade show exhibit rentals priced between $75 to $100 per sq. ft. for exhibit hardware and graphics. Includes options for rental furniture, audio/video equipment, and accessories.
3. Virtual Exhibits: Virtual reality trade show exhibits starting at $65 per sq. ft. as a good starting point, with pricing varying based on complexity and custom interaction requirements.
4. Trade Show Management Services: Comprehensive trade show support services including pre-show prep, storage, logistics, installation/dismantle, and post-show services. All services are quoted per show based on unique exhibit properties and coordination needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Exhibits Northwest designs, fabricates, rents, and manages trade show exhibits for businesses attending industry trade shows. Core offerings include custom-built exhibits (starting around $150 per sq. ft.), rental exhibits ($75–$100 per sq. ft.), portable modular displays, virtual reality exhibits ($65 per sq. ft. starting), and comprehensive trade show management services covering storage, shipping, installation/dismantle, and on-site logistics. The company operates in-house design, graphic printing, fabrication, and storage capabilities from its Portland, Oregon headquarters.

Product overview

Exhibits Northwest operates as a trade show exhibit design, fabrication, and rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include Custom Exhibits (tailor-made booths designed from the ground up, starting at $150/sq ft) and Rental Exhibits (affordable flexible rentals from $75-$100/sq ft), complemented by Portable Exhibits for smaller events. The company also provides Virtual Exhibits using 3D rendering technology ($65/sq ft starting) and comprehensive Exhibit Storage & Management services with three service levels. Supporting services include Graphic Design & Printing (with SEG fabric graphics and backlit options), Exhibit Fabrication, Rental Furniture, and Audio/Video Equipment. The company serves companies of all sizes and positions itself as a full-service trade show partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Custom Exhibits Tailor-made trade show exhibits designed and fabricated from the ground up to perfectly represent a company's brand identity, with customized graphics, branding, signage, and interactive features. Pricing typically starts around $150 per sq. ft. for exhibit hardware and graphics. Production lead times are 15–20 business days for inline exhibits and 20–30 business days for island exhibits. Geared toward companies of all sizes wanting distinctive, brand-aligned trade show booths.
• Rental Exhibits Affordable and flexible trade show exhibit rentals as an alternative to purchasing, including rental inline displays, island displays, accessories, and furniture. Rental pricing ranges from $75 to $100 per sq. ft. for exhibit hardware and graphics, with optional custom elements added for a custom look. Production lead times run 10–15 business days for inline rental exhibits and 20–30 business days for island rental exhibits. Designed for companies with budget constraints, overlapping trade shows, or those wanting to try before buying.
• Portable Exhibits Lightweight, flexible, and easy-to-assemble portable display stands and modular systems for smaller events and regional trade shows, ranging from basic banner stands to reconfigurable portable modular displays. Aimed at exhibitors needing portable, modular, and custom exhibit options often with short lead times for Seattle and Portland area shows.
• Virtual Exhibits Innovative virtual trade show exhibits created using 3D virtual rendering technology for online engagement, sales tools, and post-show customer engagement. Features include integrated live chat, VR headset compatibility (Oculus, Vive, Gear VR), interactive games, live guided tours, custom recorded voice overs, CRM lead-capture integrations, and Google Analytics tracking. Exhibits can be updated anytime and modified on the fly. Pricing starts at $65 per sq. ft. and varies by complexity and custom interaction requirements.
• Exhibit Storage & Management Comprehensive trade show management services including pre-show staging, inspections, shipping coordination, installation and dismantle, and post-show storage. Three service levels are available: Level 1 (pull and ship), Level 2 (inspect and ship), and Level 3 (fully stage, inspect, photo, pack and ship). Storage is quoted based on cubic foot sizes, shipping is estimated and finalized post-show, and all services are quoted per show based on unique exhibit properties and coordination needs.
• Graphic Design & Printing Professional graphic design services specifically for trade show exhibits, including large-format printing on fabric and direct print surfaces, SEG (Silicone Edge Graphics) fabric graphics, and backlit fabric graphics. Quoted per project. Targeted at companies of all sizes requiring high-quality exhibit visuals.
• Exhibit Fabrication In-house exhibit fabrication capabilities covering exhibit design, pre-show staging, install/dismantle services, and show logistics management. Performed under one roof alongside design and graphics to support custom builds as well as portable modular systems.
• Rental Furniture Rental furniture options for trade show exhibits, including counters, sofas, bistro tables, casual chairs, and other furnishings available for rent. Supplements rental and custom booth packages.
• Audio/Video Equipment Rentals Audio and video equipment rentals including LED monitors, lightboxes with backlit fabric graphics, and presentation audio systems for trade show exhibits. Supports exhibit packages for presentations and product demonstrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trade shows generate approximately $20.98 return for every $1 spent
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ASTOUND Group: ASTOUND Group provides experiential marketing, custom exhibit fabrication, and trade show services for enterprise brands. It is comparable to Exhibits Northwest in offering creative design and full-service production for major trade shows.
• Apple Rock Display: Apple Rock is a custom trade show exhibit design, fabrication, and rental company with comparable product offering to Exhibits Northwest — custom builds, rentals, portables, and exhibit management — serving similar enterprise customers.
• 3D Exhibits: 3D Exhibits is a design-build trade show exhibit company specializing in custom booths, rental solutions, and exhibit management. It is a direct peer to Exhibits Northwest with comparable offerings and a similar vertical integration model.
• Pinnacle Exhibits: Pinnacle Exhibits provides custom exhibit design, fabrication, and rentals with comparable enterprise customer focus, serving as another direct competitor to Exhibits Northwest in the Pacific Northwest and broader US market.
• Skyline Exhibits: Skyline Exhibits is a direct competitor in custom exhibit design, portable and modular displays, and exhibit rental solutions serving mid-market and enterprise exhibitors across North America. Like Exhibits Northwest, it positions around flexible rental and custom builds.
• Hamilton Exhibits: Hamilton Exhibits offers custom exhibit design, fabrication, and full-service trade show program management. Like Exhibits Northwest, it provides end-to-end production capabilities and competes for similar enterprise trade show exhibit budgets.
• Excalibur Exhibits: Excalibur Exhibits designs and fabricates custom trade show exhibits and offers rental solutions, directly overlapping with Exhibits Northwest's core custom and rental offerings for enterprise and mid-market exhibitors.

Broad incumbents

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): GES is a major global provider of exhibition, event, and trade show services, including custom exhibit design, fabrication, and logistics. It competes with Exhibits Northwest on custom and rental exhibits serving enterprise customers at large trade shows.
• Moss: Moss is one of the largest and longest-tenured trade show exhibit companies in North America, offering custom exhibit design, fabrication, rental, and show services. It is a broad incumbent with national production capabilities, comparable to Exhibits Northwest but operating at substantially greater scale.
• Freeman: Freeman is the largest event and exposition services company in North America, providing exhibit design, fabrication, logistics, and on-site services. It directly competes with Exhibits Northwest for enterprise trade show exhibit work and offers a much broader portfolio of services globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/exhibitsnw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExhibitsNorthwest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exhibits-northwest-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/exhibitsnorthwest

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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