Tessier Services d'Expositions

What Tessier Services d'Expositions does

Tessier Services d'Expositions is a privately held, family-owned exhibition services company headquartered at 220 Rue Lee in Quebec City, Canada, founded in January 1996 by Bruno Tessier. The company delivers turnkey exhibition and trade show services to trade show exhibitors, trade show promoters and organizers, and special event organizers primarily across Quebec and Canada. Its core offerings span booth rental packages (from 100 sq.ft. entry-level configurations to 600+ sq.ft. custom large-format installations), custom booth design and fabrication, complete trade show organization (floor planning, logistics, materials handling, customs, transportation, electrical, on-site support), CAD-based 3D design and floor plans, large-format graphics and printing, and supplementary services such as forklift operations, audiovisual, lighting, and aerial installation. The company employs 20+ full-time staff across graphic production, sales, project management, production, printing, cabinet making, and administration, supplemented by part-time staff, and operates three warehouses across the Quebec City region.

The business is differentiated by several proprietary and exclusive assets: the FLASH graphic exhibit system with 5-degree inclined structures enabling seamless image reproduction, an exclusive biodegradable 100% recyclable European carpet, and the Quebec-manufactured Click modular aluminum booth system. Strategic proximity to the Quebec City Convention Centre (less than 3km) and Centre de Foires (1.5km) underpins a distribution advantage that supports rapid-response and last-minute client needs. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based contracts with quote-based pricing across rental, fabrication, printing, and professional services streams. Booth packages are available in standardized sizes from 100 to 600+ sq.ft., with custom large-surface services extending coverage beyond 300,000 sq.ft. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct, combining website quote requests, a client portal, phone/email outreach, and venue partnership channels. Notable enterprise customers include Centre des Congrès de Québec, Centre Vidéotron, ExpoCité, Fédération Québécoise des Municipalités, Groupe BMR, Salon Industriel et Machinerie Agricole de Québec, and Carnaval de Québec, among others.

In January 2026, the company completed a formal generational succession, transferring leadership from founder Bruno Tessier to his children Mireille Tessier (Présidente Directrice Générale, the first Certified in Exhibition Management graduate in Quebec) and Eric Tessier (Directeur des opérations), coinciding with the company's 30th anniversary. The firm remains under private family control with no external investors, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Tessier Services d'Expositions

Legal name

Tessier Services d'Expositions

Website

https://brunotessier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tessier Services d'Expositions is a family-owned Quebec City exhibition services company that delivers turnkey booth rental, custom stand design, CAD layouts, large-format printing, and event logistics to trade show exhibitors and promoters across Quebec and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exhibition and Trade Show Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management) (BPAFAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Booth & Stand Design (Concept, 3D, Branding) (THAHAHAA), Graphics Production & Large-Format Printing (Banners, Wraps, Signage) (THAHAHAG), Lighting, LED Walls & Digital Signage for Booths (THAHAHAI), Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management (HSACADAH)

Keywords

• Trade show services
• Exhibition booth design
• Custom booth fabrication
• Trade show rental
• Event production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Equipment Rental: Rental of exhibition booths, stands, furniture, carpeting, panels, and accessories. Rental includes delivery, setup, and removal. Stands can be purchased after rental.
2. Custom Booth Design and Fabrication: Custom-designed exhibition stands built to client specifications and themes. Includes custom booths, promoter spaces, entrance areas, and themed environments.
3. Graphics and Printing Services: Large-format printing including banners, murals, signs, vinyl cutting, roll-up modules, and portable booth graphics.
4. Trade Show Organization Services: Complete exhibition organization including floor planning, logistics, materials handling, customs, transportation, electrical work, and on-site support.
5. Event Special Services: Additional services including forklift operations, shipping, cleaning, aerial installation, lighting, lettering, audiovisual equipment, plants, and labor assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tessier Services d'Expositions provides turnkey exhibition and trade show services, including booth rental packages in sizes from 100 to 600+ square feet, custom booth design and fabrication, CAD-based floor plans and 3D renderings, large-format printing (banners, murals, signage, vinyl), complete trade show organization (logistics, customs, transportation, electrical work, on-site support), and exclusive proprietary products such as the FLASH graphic exhibit system, biodegradable European carpet, and Quebec-manufactured Click modular aluminum booth system. The company serves trade show exhibitors and promoters across Quebec and Canada, handling the full event lifecycle from design through installation and dismantling.

Product overview

Tessier Services d'Expositions is a Quebec-based exhibition and trade show services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for trade shows, fairs, and corporate events. The core offerings include booth rental packages in various sizes (100-900+ square feet), custom booth fabrication, and large-area exhibition services. Exclusive proprietary products include the biodegradable European carpet (100% recyclable) and the FLASH graphic exhibition system featuring 5-degree inclined structures. The product line also includes reusable American carpet, prestige and modular furniture, architectural arches, counters, display panels, and signage. Supporting services encompass turnkey exhibition organization, CAD services for floor plans and 3D renderings, large-format printing (banners, murals, vinyl cutting), and the Quebec-manufactured Click modular aluminum system. The company operates on a services-based model where products can be purchased after rental.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trade Show Organization Services
• Custom Booth Design and Fabrication (Stands personnalisés sur mesure)
• Booth Rental Packages (Forfaits 1000-9000)
• Graphics and Printing Services (Production et impression de visuels)
• CAD Design Services (Services CAO)
• Event Special Services
• FLASH Graphic Exhibit System (Système FLASH)
• Click Modular Aluminum Booth System (Système Click)
• Biodegradable European Carpet (Tapis européen)
• Large Area Exhibition Services (Grandes Surfaces)

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment delivered, installed, and dismantled before client arrival - zero setup required from exhibitor
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre des Congrès de QuébeccoreOthersStrategic venue partnership with Quebec City's primary convention center. Located near headquarters, company provides exhibition services for events held at this venue.
• Centre VidéotroncoreOthersPartnership with major Quebec City entertainment venue. Company provided exhibition services for venue inauguration in 2015.
• ExpoCité - Centre de FoirescoreOthersOngoing partnership with Quebec City exhibition center. Located 1.5km from headquarters for rapid service response.
• Canadian Exhibition Management AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership demonstrating professional standards and industry recognition.
• Association des professionnels en exposition du QuébecminorOthersQuebec industry association membership for exhibition professionals.
• Exhibition Services & Contractors AssociationminorOthersProfessional association for exhibition services and contractors.
• Exclusively ExpominorOthersIndustry association for exhibition professionals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Skyline Exhibits: Skyline Exhibits designs and fabricates custom and modular trade show exhibits with a global dealer network. Comparable to Tessier's mix of custom fabrication (Click modular) and bespoke booth builds, with an overlapping focus on reusable aluminum-based systems.
• Nimlok: Nimlok provides modular and custom exhibit solutions with a North American dealer network, including a Quebec-area dealer. Comparable to Tessier's mix of custom and modular booth offerings for trade show exhibitors.
• Beaver Group: Beaver Group is a Canadian-based custom exhibit and event services company serving trade shows and corporate events. Comparable mid-sized Canadian peer to Tessier with similar custom booth fabrication and full-service exhibition offerings.
• Octanorm: Octanorm is a global manufacturer of modular aluminum exhibit systems widely used by trade show builders. Comparable to Tessier's Click modular aluminum structure and reusable booth product lines, though Octanorm is a component manufacturer rather than a turnkey service provider.
• Switch Exhibits: Switch Exhibits is a full-service exhibit company offering custom design, fabrication, and on-site services for trade shows across North America. Highly comparable to Tessier's turnkey booth and show services for exhibitors and promoters.

Broad incumbents

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): GES is a leading global experiential and exhibition services company providing custom exhibits, graphics, and event logistics. Comparable to Tessier's custom booth fabrication and large-scale event services, but with national breadth across the U.S., U.K., and beyond.
• Freeman: Freeman is the largest North American provider of trade show and event services, offering custom exhibit design, fabrication, logistics, and on-site services. Directly comparable to Tessier's full-service booth and event delivery model, but operating at much larger national and international scale.
• GL Events: GL Events is a major French-headquartered event services and venue management group operating worldwide. Overlaps with Tessier's exhibition services business, especially its venue partnerships and large-area event execution capabilities, but at vastly greater international scale.
• MCH Group: MCH Group operates major exhibition venues and runs proprietary trade shows globally, including in Switzerland. Comparable to Tessier on the trade show organization and venue services side, though MCH also owns and operates its own event brands.
• Reed Exhibitions: Reed Exhibitions is one of the world's largest trade show organizers, running industry events across dozens of sectors. Comparable to Tessier's trade show organization segment for promoters, though Reed is primarily an event owner/operator rather than an on-site services provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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