What ExpoNet does

ExpoNet (Exponet Pty Ltd) is an Australian privately-held exhibition and event services company headquartered in Sydney, operating through three state branches in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane/Gold Coast with significant warehousing in each location. The company provides end-to-end exhibition and event solutions to exhibitors, event organisers, and corporate clients, including custom and modular stand design and build, furniture hire, audio visual equipment, signage and graphics, flooring, power and lighting, and styling and theming services. Underlying technology centres on reusable modular aluminium frameworks (Octanorm and the European-designed Aluvision Omni-55 system), LED lighting systems with timed power switching, and an inventory model that delivers 84% product reusability across a 62,000 sqm carpet tile base.

The business operates a hybrid B2B model combining enterprise field sales via dedicated account managers with self-serve online ordering through the ExpoNet website and ExpoConnect platform for event organisers. Revenue is generated primarily through show-specific hire charges (typically capped at 10 days per exhibition), one-time custom stand fees, professional services for event management and installation (with a $5,000 + GST minimum per event), and ancillary surcharges for signage, late orders, and out-of-hours work. Pricing varies by exhibition, with customers selecting their show to view pricing or requesting bespoke quotes. Named customers span enterprise (Steadfast, ICMS Australasia), government (Brisbane City Council), and venue management (BCEC, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show).

ExpoNet has approximately 35 years of industry experience, recognition via EEAA 2019 and MEA awards, and is implementing the ISO 20121 sustainable event management framework targeting independent certification. The company operates only in Australia (no global footprint claim), is privately held with no disclosed institutional backing, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, no funding rounds, and no public revenue disclosures.

Name

ExpoNet

Legal name

Exponet Pty Ltd

Website

https://exponet.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ExpoNet (Exponet Pty Ltd) provides custom exhibition and event solutions — including stand design and build, furniture, AV, signage, and flooring — to exhibitors, event organisers, and corporate clients across Australia through branches in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Stand Hire and Services: Rental of exhibition stands (system, hybrid, and custom builds), furniture, signage, graphics, flooring, power and lighting, and audio visual equipment for exhibitions and conferences. Revenue is generated through hire charges that vary by show, with prices for the duration of the exhibition (not exceeding 10 days) or general hire (not exceeding 7 days).
2. Custom Stand Design and Build: Custom exhibition stands and feature areas designed and built for individual events. Costs are for hire of componentry; custom built stands are designed for 2-3 uses before potential maintenance or rebuild fees apply.
3. Event Production Services: Audio visual, staging, power, lighting, flooring, and styling services for events and conferences, billed as part of event packages.
4. Event Management and Installation: Exhibition management and installation services with a minimum charge of $5000 + GST per event covering organiser services including stands, registration, signage and furniture.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ExpoNet provides custom exhibition and event solutions for trade shows, conferences, and corporate events across Australia. The company designs, builds, and hires exhibition stands (system, hybrid, and custom builds), furniture, signage and graphics, audio visual equipment, flooring, power and lighting, and styling/theming services. Operating through branches in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, ExpoNet delivers end-to-end event production for exhibitors and event organisers under a hire-based model with show-specific pricing.

Product overview

ExpoNet is a furniture and exhibition hire company offering a comprehensive portfolio of event and exhibition services across Australia. The core offering includes exhibition stand construction (system, hybrid, and custom builds using Octanorm and Aluvision frameworks), furniture hire (seating, tables, lounges, accessories), and audio visual equipment. Supporting services include signage and graphics, power and lighting solutions, flooring (carpet tiles, raised floors), and styling and theming. The company operates through three state branches (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane/Gold Coast) and serves event organisers and exhibitors with end-to-end solutions for exhibitions, conferences, and custom events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StyleMe: Event space styling service offered by ExpoNet
• Aluvision
• StyleMe
• ExpoConnect

Products and services

• Furniture Hire Hiring service for furniture including chairs, bar stools, lounges, ottomans, tables, bar tables, coffee tables, counters, bars, desks, cupboards, and accessories for exhibitions and events.
• Exhibition Stand Construction Design and construction of exhibition stands including system builds, hybrid builds, and fully custom builds using the Octanorm framework.
• Audio Visual Equipment Hire Hiring of audio visual equipment including data projectors, projection screens, LCD and plasma screens, flat screen stands, sound equipment, DVD players, computers, special lighting, and touch screens.
• Signage & Graphics Signage and graphics production for exhibitions, events, and feature areas including branded floors and printed signage.
• Power & Lighting Electrical power and lighting solutions including stand lights, truss lights, power outlets, switchboards, cables, and external weatherproof equipment.
• Flooring Solutions Flooring solutions including standard carpet tiles (blueberry, charcoal), feature carpet colors, needlepunch rolls, 32mm raised flooring (beech, white), and 115mm raised platforms.
• Styling & Theming (StyleMe) Event space styling service including decor, fabrics, branding, flooring, color-matching, and function styling for events and exhibitions.
• Aluvision Modular System European-designed high-grade modular exhibition framework (Omni-55) with self-supporting structure for custom stand solutions including exhibitor pods, entrance features, registrations, and pavilion options.
• Octanorm System Global industry standard aluminium component system for reusable exhibition stand configurations.
• Booths & Shell Schemes Modular exhibition booths including Octanorm, Corinthian, Flush Walls, and Fascia options for flexible and cost-effective exhibition spaces.
• Pods & Pavilions Custom display pods and group pavilion spaces for boutique venues and enhanced brand presence within exhibitions.
• Feature Areas Custom feature area solutions including entrance features, registrations, networking spaces, seminars & staging, and Grande Display Solution with 3-metre high powder-coated framework.
• Display & Shelving Display furniture including brochure stands, shelving units (cube and rectangular configurations), display showcases, clothes racks, and display panels for exhibitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% product reusability through hire business model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Recycling partners (unspecified)supportingOthersExponet has engaged recycling partners to divert waste from landfill, including Paper & Cardboard recycling, fabric and PP (Polypropylene) recycling into circular products, timber diversion (MDF, Plywood, Pine), metal recycling, and e-waste recycling through partnerships with recycling businesses and charities.
• Labour hire companies and workshopssupportingOthersWhere Exponet's own crew is not available, the company partners with local labour hire companies and workshops to operate locally and reduce interstate transport emissions.
• eWAY Payment GatewaysupportingTechnology or IntegrationExponet uses eWAY as its payment gateway for online transactions, providing secure payment processing for customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Global leader in exhibition and event services providing custom exhibits, AV, and event logistics across major trade shows worldwide. Operates at much larger scale than ExpoNet with a multi-region footprint but comparable core service lines.
• Pico Group: Global experiential marketing and event services group headquartered in Hong Kong with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable in exhibition, event, and brand activation services but with broader international geographic reach and significantly larger scale than ExpoNet.
• The Freeman Company: One of the world's largest brand experience companies providing custom exhibits, AV, and event production. Comparable to ExpoNet in core service offerings but with significantly larger scale and global geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Moss: Exhibit and display solutions provider focused on custom and modular exhibit rentals, fabrication, and event services in the US market. Comparable to ExpoNet's stand construction and event production service lines with a similar hire-and-build operating model.
• Czarnowski: Long-established exhibit design and production company with services spanning custom exhibits, environments, and event experiences. Comparable to ExpoNet's custom projects and custom stand design offerings in full-service event delivery model.
• Skyline Exhibits: Leading modular exhibit design and rental company with show management and event services. Closely comparable to ExpoNet's modular Octanorm- and Aluvision-based stand hire offerings and rental-driven business model.
• Derse: Full-service exhibit marketing and event experience agency providing custom exhibits, environments, and event production. Comparable in their integrated service model for trade shows and brand activations to ExpoNet's one-stop solution delivery.
• 3D Exhibits: US-based custom exhibit design and fabrication company with full-service event capabilities. Comparable to ExpoNet's custom projects and custom stand design offering in scope, design-build delivery model, and customer profile.
• Harry the Hirer: One of Australia's largest exhibition and event hire services companies, providing furniture, AV, signage, and event production services across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane — closely parallel to ExpoNet's core offerings and customer segments as the most direct Australian peer.

Regional players

• Fern Expo: UK-based exhibition services company providing shell schemes, furniture hire, and event services. Comparable in core service offerings — modular booth systems, furniture hire, and exhibition management — but operates in a different geography (UK/Europe) versus ExpoNet's Australian focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ExpoNet_Aus
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExpoNetAus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exponet
• Instagraminstagram.com/Exponet_aus
• Pinterestpinterest.com/exponet

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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