What Event Set Services does

Event Set Services (ESS) is a privately-held UK event production company founded in 2016 by Danny Timms, operating from a 12,000 sq ft integrated facility in Gerrards Cross. The company delivers bespoke set and stage builds, conference builds, exhibition stands, venue branding, and large format printing for national and international venues, targeting event production agencies, corporate event organisers, broadcast/media clients, and stand organisers.

Its core production capability is built around in-house physical infrastructure rather than software: a 5-metre roll-to-roll hybrid printer and a 3M x 2M flatbed printer handle large format graphics on substrates ranging from stretch canvas and backlit canvas to Foamex, Dibond, and glass; CNC woodworking equipment (panel saw, cross cutter, edge-bander) plus a 3.5m x 3.2m cutting table support precision fabrication. The integrated workshop allows over 95% of print production to be completed on-premises, reducing subcontractor dependence and supporting competitive per-square-metre pricing. A 2025 sub-brand, Stands 2 Shows, extends the offering into end-to-end exhibition stand project management.

ESS generates revenue primarily through project-based, quote-driven contracts for one-off event builds, supplemented by a transactional equipment hire stream (aluminium deck, stock flats, furniture for delivery, installation, or dry-hire). The go-to-market is direct B2B, relying on website inquiries, industry referrals, and an organic social presence (Instagram, Facebook). The company holds Cyber Essentials Accreditation and is founder-owned with no external investors or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Event Set Services

Legal name

Event Set Services

Website

https://eventsetservices.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Event Set Services is a UK event production company founded in 2016 that designs and fabricates bespoke set builds, exhibition stands, and large format graphics for production agencies, corporate event organisers, and broadcast clients, operating from a 12,000 sq ft integrated facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staging & Rigging Services (MPAGAKAA), Onsite Installation, Dismantle & Labor Management (I&D Crews) (THAHAHAL), Booth Maintenance, Refurbishment & Reuse Programs (THAHAHAM), Event/Commercial Setup Labor (Trade Shows, Pop-Ups, Staging) (HSAKAMAJ)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Set and stage building
• Large format printing
• Exhibition stand design
• Venue branding

Headquarters

HQ city

Cross Hands

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Set & Stage Builds: Custom set and stage builds for national and international venues, including project management and installation services. One-time project-based revenue.
2. Large Format Printing Services: In-house printing services for clients, producing over 95% of print at own premises. Quick turnarounds and print-quality finish.
3. Exhibition Stands: Bespoke single stands or multiple stands for entire venues. Project-based pricing tailored to client budgets.
4. Equipment Hire: Aluminium deck, stock flats, set elements and quality furniture available for delivery and installation or dry-hire. Rental revenue with flexible terms.
5. Venue Branding: Feature walls, window stickers, signage boards, printed flooring, lightboxes and installation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Event Set Services is a UK-based event production company that designs and builds custom sets, stages, exhibition stands, and conference builds for corporate events, television production, and live venues. All work is supported by in-house large format printing (5-metre roll-to-roll and 3M x 2M flatbed), CNC woodworking, and an equipment hire offering, delivered from a 12,000 sq ft premises in Gerrards Cross with a sub-brand (Stands 2 Shows) providing end-to-end exhibition stand project management.

Product overview

Event Set Services (ESS) is an event production company offering a unified set-build and print service. The core offering consists of Set & Stage Builds, Conference Builds, Exhibition Stands, and Venue Branding, all supported by in-house Large Format Printing capabilities (using 5-metre Roll-to-Roll and 3M x 2M Flat Bed printers) and Hire equipment (aluminium deck, stock flats, furniture). A subsidiary brand, Stands 2 Shows, provides end-to-end exhibition stand project management. The company operates from a 12,000 square foot premises with CNC workshop capabilities, print department, and production offices—all under one roof—enabling over 95% of print production to be completed in-house.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stands 2 Shows: Exhibition stand management service offering design, large format print, furniture, transport and project management as a single point of contact for clients.

Products and services

• Set & Stage Builds Expert set and stage builds for national or international venues, including workshop construction, CNC machining, and on-site installation managed by dedicated project managers. Targeted at event production companies, corporate event organisers, and broadcast/media clients needing custom scenery and staging.
• Conference Builds Conference stage configurations ranging from simple stages to bespoke installations, featuring aluminium litedeck systems, print services, stage backdrops, and installation crews. Targets corporate event organisers and conference production teams.
• Exhibition Stands Bespoke exhibition stand construction for single stands or entire expo venues, including graded stands (bronze, silver, gold), hybrid aluminium-and-timber builds, and production management. Targets stand organisers, expo managers, and corporate exhibitors.
• Hire Equipment rental service offering aluminium deck/staging, stock flats, furniture, and set elements for delivery with installation or dry-hire. Targets event production companies needing temporary staging and set components.
• Large Format Printing In-house large format printing using a 5-metre roll-to-roll printer (prints up to 5m wide and 70m long on canvas and vinyl), a 3M x 2M flatbed printer (Foamex, cardboard, Falcon Board, HIPS, Dibond, wood, glass), and a 3.5M x 3.2M cutting table. Over 95% of print is produced at own premises; available as a standalone service with collection or delivery. Targets event production clients and direct print buyers.
• Venue Branding Large format branding solutions including feature walls, window stickers, signage boards, printed flooring, and lightboxes with in-house print and installation services. Targets corporate event organisers, venues, and brand activation clients.
• Graphics Graphics design and production services integrated with set-build and printing operations, supporting event production and venue branding engagements. Targets event production companies and corporate clients requiring artwork-to-print execution.
• Stands 2 Shows Comprehensive exhibition stand management service handling design, large format print, furniture, transport, and project coordination as a single point of contact for clients. Targets stand organisers and expo managers who need to coordinate multiple subcontractors from concept to live day.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produce over 95% of large format print at own premises
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nimlok: Exhibition stand design, build, and project management company operating in the UK and Europe — directly comparable on bespoke exhibition stands, venue-wide deployments, and corporate event-organiser customer segment.
• Stage One: UK specialist in scenic construction, staging and rigging for live events, exhibitions and theatre — comparable on custom set fabrication, project management, and turnkey venue delivery.
• CMT Group: UK event and exhibition services provider offering staging, custom build, large format print, and project management — directly comparable in service mix and B2B agency/corporate customer profile.
• TLC (The Live Group): UK event production company offering staging, set design and build, AV and content for corporate events and exhibitions — overlapping customer base (agencies, corporate event planners) and product (set/stage builds, large format graphics).
• Set Visions: UK-based set construction and large format printing company offering integrated scenic build, print, and CNC fabrication services for exhibitions, events, and TV productions — directly comparable in product offering and customer base to ESS.

Emerging players

• Gallowglass Crowd Management: UK provider of event crew, stagehands and production support labour for live events and exhibitions — adjacent to ESS in the event-production supply chain rather than directly competing on build/print services.
• Event Exhibition Services: UK bespoke exhibition stand and event branding provider offering design, print, and build — small-scale regional peer with overlapping services (large format print, exhibition stands, venue branding) for the same corporate and agency customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• MKG (MKG Experiential): Experiential marketing agency producing branded environments, scenic builds, and event installations for enterprise brands — comparable end-customer (corporate event organisers) and broader-scope production services.
• Hawthorn: One of the UK's largest full-service event production agencies delivering staging, scenic build, AV, and content; overlaps ESS on set/stage and exhibition stand builds but operates at significantly larger scale with a broader service portfolio.
• Sparks (Live Event & Brand Experience): Global brand experience and event production agency delivering scenic builds, exhibition stands and large format graphics — overlaps ESS in set/stage and exhibition stand delivery for enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EventSetService
• Instagraminstagram.com/event_set_services?igshid=16phdb9zq7lo2
• Xx.com/eventsetservice

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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