Exclusively Expo

What Exclusively Expo does

Exclusively Expo, Inc. is a privately held Illinois corporation founded in 1980 and headquartered at 1225 Naperville Dr., Romeoville, IL. The company manufactures pipe-and-drape systems, custom-sewn drapes and table skirts, and a fabric portfolio (Banjo, Poly-Knit, Poly-Sateen, Premier, Vinyl) for the trade show, convention, and special-event industry. Core hardware centers on a modular Hook and Slot Pipe System comprising base plates (zinc-plated steel, 6–62 lb), fixed-height uprights (1.5" anodized aluminum, 3–12 ft), adjustable uprights (2" anodized aluminum with ball-taper lock, up to 26 ft), and a suite of hanging components (crossbars, sky hooks, valence hangers). All drapes and skirting are made-to-order to customer specifications, with fire-retardant compliance across multiple jurisdictions (NFPA 701 rev 2019, California Title 19 Section 1237.1, CAN/ULC S109-14, BS EN ISO 15025:2016).

Name

Exclusively Expo

Legal name

Exclusively Expo, Inc.

Website

https://exclusivelyexpo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exclusively Expo, founded 1980 in Romeoville, IL, manufactures custom pipe-and-drape systems, drapes, table skirting, and certified fire-retardant fabrics for trade show exhibitors, event rental companies, and event decorators across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show Equipment & Event Display Systems

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Drape, Backdrop & Room-Divider Rentals (HSACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Pipe and drape systems
• Trade show drapes
• Event display hardware
• Table skirting
• Event fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Romeoville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pipe and Drape Hardware Sales: Sale of aluminum pipe systems including uprights, base plates, crossbars, and hanging components. One-time hardware purchases for trade show and event setup.
2. Custom Fabric Products: Made-to-order drapes, table skirts, and fabric panels in various materials (Banjo, Poly-Sateen, Premier, Vinyl). Custom sizing and colors per customer specifications.
3. Accessories and Supplies: Sale of accessories including clips, hangers, hooks, easels, table legs, fabric labels, and table edge protectors.
4. Overstock/Bargain Products: Sale of manufacturing overruns and discontinued items at discounted prices through bargain section.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Exclusively Expo manufactures and sells pipe and drape hardware systems (bases, fixed and adjustable uprights, hook-and-slot pipes, hanging components), event drapery (velour, commando, poly premier, specialty, and disposable vinyl drapes), custom table skirting, raw event fabrics sold by the yard, and event accessories. The company serves trade show exhibitors, event rental companies, event planners, convention venues, hotels, caterers, and decorators across the US and Canada with both in-stock catalog items and custom-fabricated orders.

Product overview

Exclusively Expo is a manufacturer of decorating products for trade shows, conventions, and special events. The product portfolio centers on a modular Pipe and Drape System that provides the structural framework for exhibit booths and portable drape walls. This core system includes Hook and Slot Pipe, Base Assemblies, Fixed and Adjustable Uprights, and various Hanging Components. Complementing the pipe system are custom-made Drapes (Trade Show, Premier, Specialty, and Disposable Vinyl), Table Skirting (Shirred and Box Pleat styles), and five fabric types (Banjo Cloth, Polyester Knit, Poly-Sateen, Premier, and Embossed Vinyl) in multiple widths and colors. The company also offers Accessories and Furniture to support the installation and use of their products. All drapes and skirting are made to order to customer specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hook and Slot Pipe System Core pipe and drape hardware: bases, uprights, drapes, and accessories manufactured as a connected hook-and-slot pipe system for trade show booths and event displays.
• Base Assemblies Base plates and assemblies that anchor pipe and drape uprights for trade show and event installations.
• Standard Fixed Height Uprights Fixed-height uprights manufactured to standard pipe and drape dimensions for trade show booth and event divider installations.
• Adjustable Uprights Telescoping adjustable uprights with ball-taper lock mechanism that allow height adjustment for trade show booths and event drapery in venues with varied ceiling heights.
• Hanging Components Components used to hang signage, drapes, and accessories from the pipe and drape frame for trade show and event displays.
• Trade Show Drapes (Velour, Commando, Poly Premier) Standard trade show drapes in Velour, Commando, and Poly Premier fabric options, sold to fit hook-and-slot pipe systems for exhibitor booths and event backdrops.
• Premier Drapes Premium-grade event drapes sold separately from standard trade show drapes for higher-end trade show, corporate, and special-event applications.
• Specialty Drapes Specialty drapes (including ceiling drape, banquette skirting, and themed decorative applications) offered for special-event and venue installations.
• Disposable Vinyl Drapes Single-use disposable vinyl drapes for trade show booths and event partitions where reusable fabric is not required.
• Table Skirting Custom-sewn table skirting with custom pleating and clip attachments, manufactured to order for trade show booths, banquet tables, buffet lines, head tables, and registration tables at events.
• Banjo Cloth Fabric Banjo cloth event fabric sold by the yard to event rental companies and event planners for custom drape and skirting fabrication.
• Polyester Knit Fabric Polyester knit event fabric sold by the yard to event décor professionals for custom drape production.
• Poly-Sateen Fabric Poly-Sateen event fabric sold by the yard to event décor professionals for custom sewing of drapes and skirting.
• Premier Fabric Premier-grade event fabric sold by the yard to event décor professionals for higher-end custom drape and skirting production.
• Embossed Vinyl Sheeting Embossed vinyl sheeting sold by the yard for use in disposable drape and protective covering applications at events.
• Custom Sewing Services Custom industrial sewing of drapes, skirting, accessories, and specialty products, including custom pleating, custom Pantone color matching, custom prints on fabric, and bespoke event décor fabrication for event planners and rental companies.
• Accessories & Furniture (Cassette Doors) Event accessories and furniture, including cassette doors, sold as complementary items to pipe and drape systems for trade show and event installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fabric options available in up to 20+ colors across multiple material types
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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 indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Classic Exhibits: Manufacturer of modular and portable trade show displays serving exhibitors through a dealer network. Comparable customer base (trade show exhibitors) and overlap in modular booth hardware, but operates at a larger scale with broader product portfolio.
• Skyline Exhibits: Large trade show exhibit manufacturer with portable and modular display systems. Broader incumbent serving the same trade show exhibitor customer base with overlapping booth hardware and drapery, though with a wider portfolio of custom exhibit services.
• Orbus Exhibit & Display Group: Large-scale manufacturer of trade show displays, event signage, and portable booths. Serves the same trade show exhibitor segment with comparable modular hardware products, but as a broader incumbent with much wider product and service range.

Direct peers

• Rose Brand: Manufacturer and supplier of custom drapes, stage curtains, and event fabrics with fire-retardant certifications. Direct peer in custom-sewn drapery, table skirting, and fabric-by-the-yard product lines serving trade shows and live events.
• Mark Bric Industries: European-based manufacturer of pipe and drape hardware, banner stands, and modular display systems. Comparable in core pipe-and-drape aluminum hardware product category with similar B2B sales model to event rental and trade show customers.
• I. Weiss & Son: Long-standing manufacturer of pipe and drape systems, stage curtains, and event hardware. Closest direct peer to Exclusively Expo with overlapping product categories including pipe hardware, draperies, and custom fabrication for trade shows and events.
• APG Exhibits: Trade show exhibit manufacturer and rental provider offering modular hardware and custom booth solutions. Comparable product overlap in modular pipe-based booth hardware serving the trade show exhibitor segment.
• Dazian: Specialty fabric supplier for events, trade shows, and entertainment with custom sewing and flame-retardant fabric capabilities. Comparable in product mix of drapery fabrics, vinyl, and custom fabrication serving similar B2B event customers.
• Sew What? Inc. Custom drapery manufacturer for live events, trade shows, and stage productions with flame-retardant fabric capabilities. Directly comparable in custom-sewn drapes, skirting, and fabric products serving event production and rental companies.
• Brumark: Manufacturer of trade show flooring and event environment solutions. Adjacent peer serving the same trade show exhibitor and venue customer base with complementary booth environment products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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