Empire Display Solutions

What Empire Display Solutions does

Empire Display Solutions is a privately-held designer and manufacturer of custom trade show displays, retail environments, and corporate exhibit solutions headquartered in Bohemia, New York. The company operates an integrated design-build model spanning concept renderings, in-house fabrication, custom and modular booth construction, rental inventory, installation/dismantle services, nationwide warehousing, and third-party logistics coordination. Its product portfolio includes Custom Displays, Hybrid Modular Displays, Portable & Outdoor Displays, Rental Displays, and Retail & Corporate Environment solutions, supported by a services layer covering Design, Shipping, Show Services, Event Services, and Warehousing. Customers span Food & Beverage (LaCroix, Tate's Bake Shop, Catalina Crunch), Health & Wellness (Goli, Herbl, Nutrabio), Consumer Electronics (LG, Sony), Financial Services (Bank of America), Education (Stony Brook University), and Retail (Threshold).

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: enterprise field sales for custom projects (quote-based, industry pricing of $135-$175 per square foot) supplemented by a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront and an online Exhibit Design Search platform for lower-funnel self-service. Revenue mechanics combine one-time custom sales, recurring rental income, and professional services for design, shipping, installation, and storage. Distribution extends across the United States and Canada via warehouses on the east coast, west coast, and central US, with international shipping partnerships.

Operationally, Empire is a small (11-50 employee) founder-owned business founded around 1999, with no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or public listing. The company competes in a fragmented custom fabrication services market where its principal assets are 25-plus years of operating history, an in-house design and fabrication capability, an established portfolio of named-brand case studies, and a multi-region warehouse footprint that enables nationwide event logistics.

Name

Empire Display Solutions

Legal name

Empire Display Solutions Online

Website

https://empiredisplaysolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Empire Display Solutions is a Bohemia, NY-based designer and manufacturer of custom trade show displays, retail environments, and corporate exhibits, offering end-to-end services from design and fabrication through installation, warehousing, and logistics for brands across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show Displays and Exhibit Manufacturing

NAICS

Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Modular & Portable Display Systems (Pop-Ups, Tension Fabric, Kits) (THAHAHAC), Booth Maintenance, Refurbishment & Reuse Programs (THAHAHAM), Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management (HSACADAH)

Keywords

• Trade show displays
• Custom exhibit design
• Rental booths
• Retail environments
• Event services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bohemia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Display Sales: Sale of custom-designed trade show booths, retail displays, and corporate environments. Pricing typically ranges $135-$175 per sq. ft. for custom booths. One-time purchase model with full ownership.
2. Rental Displays: Rental of trade show booth inventory for events. Budget-friendly option for one-time exhibitors or brands preferring flexibility. Rental includes option to add or change components per show requirements.
3. Design Services: In-house creative design team creating dynamic renderings and booth designs based on client vision and goals
4. Shipping & Logistics: Transportation services for displays to event venues, partnering with logistics companies specializing in trade show shipments domestically and internationally
5. Show Services: Installation, dismantling, show coordination, and on-site supervision services for trade show exhibits
6. Warehousing: Storage services with facilities on east coast, west coast, and central USA. Temperature-controlled warehousing with 24-hour security for booth storage between events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Empire Display Solutions designs, fabricates, and rents trade show exhibits, retail environments, and corporate spaces for brands participating in exhibitions, events, and in-store activations. Offerings include fully custom booths, hybrid modular displays, portable and outdoor displays, and rental booth inventory, complemented by in-house design, shipping/logistics, on-site show services, and multi-region warehousing. The company operates primarily across the United States and Canada from its Bohemia, NY headquarters and retail location.

Product overview

Empire Display Solutions is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing trade show displays, retail spaces, and corporate environments. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around Custom Displays, Hybrid Modular Displays, Portable & Outdoor Displays, and Rental Displays as its core product offerings. These are complemented by a full suite of services including Design Services, Event Services, Shipping, Show Services (installation and dismantle), Warehousing, and Custom & Portable Booth Construction. The company also operates an Exhibit Design Search online platform. With over 25 years of industry experience, the company works with clients from concept to completion, offering both purchase and rental options to meet various budgets and requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Displays Fully customized trade show displays designed and fabricated to meet specific brand requirements, built from concept to completion with award-winning designs. Targeted at brands exhibiting at multiple trade shows per year.
• Portable & Outdoor Displays Budget-friendly, quick-deploy display solutions including rugged outdoor displays designed to withstand elements and portable setups that can be ready in minutes.
• Hybrid Modular Displays Displays that blend the look and feel of custom booths while keeping costs lower by using modular system components, with reduced shipping and installation costs and flexibility across booth sizes.
• Rental Displays Flexible rental of trade show booth inventory offering a budget-friendly approach for various sizes and layouts, with the option to change design on a show-by-show basis.
• Retail & Corporate Environment Full-service solutions for retail stores, office redesigns, and pop-up stores, providing design through installation for brick & mortar and corporate applications.
• Custom & Portable Booth Construction Construction services for both fully customizable displays and portable pre-manufactured booth designs tailored to client brands.
• Event Services Comprehensive event display solutions including custom game systems, pop-up shops, pop-up tents, custom event displays, banners, and reception desks/kiosks for event planners and parties.
• Design Services In-house creative design team creating dynamic renderings and booth designs based on client vision and goals.
• Show Services On-site supervision, installation and dismantling of exhibits, show coordination, and shipping to and from each show.
• Shipping Services Logistics partnership with leading trade show shipment companies to ensure safe and timely delivery of exhibits across the USA and internationally.
• Warehousing Multiple storage locations across the USA (east coast, west coast, central) with temperature-controlled facilities and 24-hour security for booth storage between events.
• Exhibit Design Search Online platform for searching and exploring exhibit design options and configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average trade show booth working life of 3-5 years, with some lasting 10 years with proper maintenance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Logistics Companies (Unnamed)coreOthersPartnership with leading logistics companies specializing in trade show shipments to ensure safe and timely delivery of displays across the USA and internationally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): GES is a major global provider of exhibition, event, and brand experience services including custom exhibit design, fabrication, and on-site services. Comparable to Empire for large enterprise exhibitors, though significantly larger in scale and geographic reach.
• MC² (MC Squared): MC² is an exhibit and event marketing company delivering custom exhibit design, fabrication, and corporate event services. Comparable to Empire for enterprise trade show contracts, with broader corporate event and digital integration capabilities.
• Freeman: Freeman is the largest global brand experience company, providing custom exhibit design, fabrication, logistics, and event services. It is a broader incumbent that competes with Empire Display Solutions for enterprise trade show booth contracts while operating a much larger portfolio across digital, audio-visual, and event management.

Direct peers

• The Trade Group: The Trade Group provides custom exhibit design, fabrication, rental, and event services for trade shows, corporate events, and experiential activations. Closely matches Empire's full-service, design-to-installation model and SMB-to-enterprise customer range.
• Hill & Partners: Hill & Partners is a custom exhibit design and fabrication firm focused on brand-driven trade show environments. Comparable to Empire in custom booth design, fabrication, and event services, primarily serving mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Skyline Exhibits: Skyline Exhibits designs and fabricates custom and modular trade show displays with a national dealer network. Direct competitor to Empire, particularly in the hybrid modular and portable display categories that Empire also serves.
• Czarnowski Display Service: Czarnowski Display is an exhibit and event marketing company offering custom design, fabrication, rental, and on-site services. Direct peer competing for the same enterprise exhibitor customers as Empire, with a longer operating history.
• Moss Inc. Moss is a leading custom exhibit and event marketing solutions provider offering design, fabrication, rental, and logistics. Highly comparable to Empire Display Solutions in product mix (custom, modular, rental) and target customer (enterprise trade show exhibitors).

Emerging players

• 3D Exhibits: 3D Exhibits designs and produces custom trade show exhibits and event environments with a strong emphasis on experiential design. Comparable to Empire in custom exhibit offerings but positioned more toward high-end experiential activations for enterprise brands.

Regional players

• Exhibits Northwest: Exhibits Northwest is a Pacific Northwest-based custom exhibit designer and fabricator serving regional enterprise clients. Comparable to Empire's custom booth offerings, though smaller and geographically concentrated in the US Northwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/empiredisplaysolutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/empiredisplays
• Xx.com/Empire1620

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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