Texas Tradeshow Services

What Texas Tradeshow Services does

Texas Tradeshow Services (TTS) is a privately held Dallas, Texas–based corporation founded in 1985 by Charlie Poarch, who has been involved in the trade show industry since 1975. The company provides installation and dismantle (I&D) labor services for trade show exhibits, operating on a nationwide basis through a managed network of local installation and dismantle partners covering every major U.S. city. Its service offering includes core I&D labor, traveling leadmen supervision, an Exclusivity model that assigns dedicated leadmen to each client (who also return for dismantle), and a range of supporting services such as site selection, trade show coordination, shipping coordination, hotel accommodation assistance, expedited invoicing, exhibit photography, and specialized installation for kiosks, museums, state fairs, storefronts, private corporate events, and filming projects. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven via a Labor Order Form, with payment terms including interest on overdue balances.

The underlying technology is a service-based labor management platform — essentially a coordination and partner-routing operation rather than a software product — with no proprietary software, APIs, or digital tooling disclosed. GTM motion is sales-led and direct: clients reach TTS through the company website (texastradeshowservices.com), phone, or email, and projects are scoped individually per booth size, number of workers, show dates, and location. TTS coordinates with general contractors, unions, venues, and shipping companies at each event to deliver service. Named enterprise customers include Equifax, Infor, Andersen Windows, Follett, CWT, Avient, Corzan, Altra, MQ, Impero, Aver, ASP (Censis), Anderson Company Store, Ashley-Manchester, and Ladders, spanning technology, financial services, education, manufacturing, retail, consulting, travel/hospitality, and healthcare verticals.

The business model is straightforward professional services revenue: TTS captures income from I&D labor engagements, with margin influenced by its ability to leverage vetted local partner labor across geographies while providing consistent quality via traveling leadmen. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, consistent with a small owner-operated coordination entity that scales through partner labor rather than internal headcount. The company is independently held with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement, and no funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership transitions are referenced in available sources.

Name

Texas Tradeshow Services

Legal name

Texas Tradeshow Services Co.

Website

https://texastradeshowservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Tradeshow Services is a Dallas-based, privately held trade show labor company founded in 1985 that provides nationwide installation and dismantle services for exhibitor booths via a network of vetted local partners and dedicated traveling leadmen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show Labor Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (56132), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Event/Commercial Setup Labor (Trade Shows, Pop-Ups, Staging) (HSAKAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Stagehands & Production Support Crew (HSACAEAJ), Trade Show, Exhibit & Event Logistics Moving (HSAKAKAK), Trade Show / Event Expedited Freight (TLADANAN)

Keywords

• Trade show labor
• Exhibit installation
• Exhibit dismantling
• Event labor services
• Tradeshow setup

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation and Dismantle Labor Services: Project-based labor services for trade show exhibit installation and dismantle. Clients submit Labor Order Forms specifying booth size, number of workers, show dates, and specific requirements. Pricing appears quote-based depending on project scope, location, and duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Texas Tradeshow Services provides nationwide installation and dismantle (I&D) labor services for trade show exhibits, coordinating experienced leadmen and local partner crews at venues across every major U.S. city. Clients request service through a Labor Order Form specifying booth size, worker counts, show dates, and requirements, and receive project-based quote pricing. The company differentiates itself through an Exclusivity Service model where dedicated leadmen are assigned exclusively to a client's exhibit and return for dismantle.

Product overview

Texas Tradeshow Services is a nationwide trade show labor management company that provides a unified platform of installation and dismantle services for exhibits and events. The core offering centers on Installation and Dismantle Services paired with Traveling Leadmen and an Exclusivity Service model that assigns dedicated skilled labor to each project. Supporting modules include site selection consultation, shipping coordination, trade show coordination, venue assistance, and specialized services for kiosk displays, museum exhibits, state fair exhibits, and storefront displays. Additional services encompass expedited invoicing, 24/7 accessibility, exhibit photography documentation, hotel accommodation assistance, private corporate event labor, and filming/exhibit video editing. The company operates through a network of installation and dismantle partners across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Installation and Dismantle Services
• Traveling Leadmen
• Exclusivity Service
• Private Corporate Event Labor

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 50 years of combined industry experience (founder involved since 1975, company founded in 1985)

Named customers15 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record.

• General ContractorsOthersTTS works with all general contractors in the trade show industry to coordinate installation and dismantle services for exhibitors at various venues and events.
• UnionsOthersTTS works with labor unions to provide skilled installation and dismantle workers at trade show venues across the country.
• VenuesOthersTTS operates at all major trade show venues across the United States through a network of vetted local installation and dismantle partners.
• Shipping CompaniesOthersTTS coordinates with shipping companies for inbound and outbound freight management for exhibitor materials at trade show events.
• Local Installation and Dismantle PartnersOthersNationwide network of superior local companies that TTS manages and coordinates to provide installation and dismantle services in every major U.S. city, ensuring consistent quality and coverage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Freeman: The largest U.S. provider of trade show exhibits, events, and installation/dismantle services. Directly comparable to TTS on the install-and-dismantle core service, but operates at massive scale with bundled event services, proprietary technology, and preferred-vendor relationships with major show organizers.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Large-scale event production company with crew labor and installation services for trade shows, corporate events, and live productions. Comparable to TTS in the on-site labor category, with a much broader portfolio spanning entertainment, broadcast, and corporate events.

Direct peers

• HL Exhibit Solutions: Mid-sized provider of trade show exhibits, installation, and dismantle services. Comparable business model to TTS — coordinating labor and exhibit logistics for enterprise exhibitors — with bundled design and fabrication capabilities.
• Fern Expo: Trade show and exposition services provider focused on installation, dismantle, and exhibit logistics. Comparable niche to TTS with overlapping customer profile of enterprise exhibitors across major U.S. convention cities.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): National provider of exhibition services including installation and dismantle labor for trade show exhibitors. Closely comparable business model to TTS — coordinating labor across major U.S. venues — with a broader portfolio spanning exhibit design, logistics, and show management.
• Shepard Exposition Services: Direct competitor providing installation, dismantle, and event services for trade shows and conventions nationwide. Comparable customer base of exhibitors and similar reliance on unionized venue labor markets.
• Heritage Exposition Services: Regional-to-national trade show services company providing installation, dismantle, and material handling at convention venues. Closely comparable to TTS on install-and-dismantle labor and venue coordination, with similar reliance on union labor pools.
• Sparks: Trade show and event experience agency offering exhibit design, fabrication, and on-site installation/dismantle services. Comparable to TTS on the labor execution side, with additional creative and design capabilities targeted at enterprise experiential marketing.

Emerging players

• Expo Logic: Event registration, lead retrieval, and trade show management services provider. Comparable to TTS as a trade show support vendor serving the same exhibitor customer base, but operating in software-enabled event services rather than physical labor.

Regional players

• Cort Event Services: Event furnishings and labor services provider for trade shows and corporate events. Comparable adjacent offering in event labor, with primary focus on furniture rental and booth furnishings rather than dedicated install/dismantle crews.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tts_est_1985

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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