Exhibit Solutions

What Exhibit Solutions does

Exhibit Solutions Inc. is a privately held, family-owned Canadian trade show exhibit company founded in February 1989 by siblings John and Cathy Bratton in Burlington, Ontario. The company designs, fabricates, and installs custom trade show booths and exhibits for enterprise marketing teams, operating a full-service model that spans design, production/engineering, graphics, logistics, warehousing, installation/dismantle labor, AV/interactive media integration, and green exhibit solutions. Its core technology combines the German Octanorm modular exhibit system with custom-built components including fine millwork, custom lighting design, fabric graphics, dimensional logos, and innovative print solutions, all produced in-house at its Burlington headquarters and Brampton production studio.

The business operates through two primary revenue streams: a one-time/purchase model for fully custom exhibits and a subscription/rental model for modular Octanorm-based exhibits billed on a pay-as-you-go cadence. Pricing is quote-based with free consultations, and customer relationships are managed through dedicated account managers and project managers using the Smartsheet cloud-based project management platform. The company serves a diversified base of enterprise clients including Microsoft, Mucci Farms, First Capital Realty, Arauco, National Geographic Society, Axonify, Egger Wood Products, RBC, Rogers, and ADM Milling, with several relationships exceeding 10-15 years. It has also extended into virtual 3D booth experiences as a digital engagement offering and maintains a Green Solutions line featuring recycled materials, bamboo flooring, non-VOC paints, and energy-efficient LED lighting. Geographic scope spans the Greater Toronto Area, broader Canadian market, and select U.S. venues including Metro Toronto Convention Centre and McCormick Place in Chicago.

Name

Exhibit Solutions

Legal name

Exhibit Solutions Inc.

Website

https://exhibit-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exhibit Solutions Inc. is a family-owned Canadian trade show exhibit company founded in 1989 that designs, fabricates, and installs custom booths and modular rental exhibits for enterprise marketing teams across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show Exhibits and Event Display Services

NAICS

Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHAHAA

Custom Booth & Stand Design (Concept, 3D, Branding)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Booth Design, Exhibition Stand Builders & Show Services

SECONDARYBPAFAGAD

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management)

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Experiential & Event Marketing

SECONDARYMPAAAGAC

Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Experiential & Event Marketing Agencies

SECONDARYTHAHAHAC

Modular & Portable Display Systems (Pop-Ups, Tension Fabric, Kits)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Booth Design, Exhibition Stand Builders & Show Services

SECONDARYTHAHAHAM

Booth Maintenance, Refurbishment & Reuse Programs

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Booth Design, Exhibition Stand Builders & Show Services

SECONDARYTHAHAOAE

Virtual Expo & 3D Booth Solutions (Show Floors, Digital Booths, Product Demos)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Virtual & Hybrid Event Solutions

Keywords

• Trade show exhibits
• Custom exhibit design
• Exhibit fabrication
• Event displays
• Rental exhibits

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Exhibit Design and Fabrication: Design and build custom trade show exhibits and displays. Services include design, program management, production/fabrication, graphics, logistics, warehousing, labor services, and AV/interactive media.
2. Custom Rental Exhibits: Rental exhibit program using modular Octanorm system combined with custom components. Includes design, production of graphics, installation, dismantling, transportation, logistics, AV, furniture, flooring rentals, and storage.
3. Virtual Experience Services: Virtual booth experiences created from exhibit designs and renderings, developed as 3D environments with avatars, video messages, and interactive product exploration.
4. Green Solutions: Eco-friendly exhibit options including recycled materials, bamboo flooring, non-VOC paints, energy-efficient LED lighting, organic inks, and exhibit refurbishment and recycling services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Exhibit Solutions Inc. designs, fabricates, and installs custom trade show exhibits and event displays for enterprise clients. The company offers both purchased custom exhibits and a modular rental program built on the German Octanorm system, complemented by supporting services including design, program management, graphics, logistics, warehousing, installation labour, and AV/interactive media. They also produce 3D virtual booth experiences for digital and hybrid events.

Product overview

Exhibit Solutions is a full-service trade show exhibit company offering custom-designed and fabricated trade show booths and exhibits alongside a custom rental program combining the Octanorm modular system with custom components. The core offerings include Custom Trade Show Exhibits and Custom Rental Exhibits, supported by complementary services: Design Services, Program Management, Production/Engineering & Fabrication, Graphics, Logistics & Warehousing, Labour Services (installation/dismantling), AV & Interactive Media, and Green Solutions. Additionally, they offer Virtual Experiences for digital event engagement. The company operates from Burlington, Ontario and has been in business since 1989.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Trade Show Exhibits Fully custom-designed and fabricated trade show booths and exhibits built to client specifications, incorporating fine millwork, unique lighting design, fabric graphics, dimensional logos, and high-end materials. Targeted at enterprise marketing teams that need distinctive, brand-aligned exhibits for major trade shows and events.
• Custom Rental Exhibits A modular rental program combining the German Octanorm exhibit system with custom components, allowing booth expansion, contraction, or reshaping for different shows while maintaining a custom look. Includes design, production of graphics, installation, dismantling, transportation, logistics, AV, furniture, flooring rentals, and storage. Targeted at companies exhibiting once or twice a year or requiring different booth sizes at different shows.
• Virtual Experiences Custom-designed 3D virtual booths and environments accessible via webpage link or embedded into existing websites, allowing clients to connect with customers in interactive digital spaces. Includes avatars, video messages, and interactive product exploration. Accessible from mobile and web browsers. Targeted at companies seeking virtual or hybrid event solutions.
• Green Solutions Eco-friendly exhibit options including recycled materials, bamboo flooring and wall panels, non-VOC paints, energy-efficient LED lighting, organic inks on recycled paper, and exhibit refurbishment and recycling services. Targeted at enterprise clients with sustainability mandates or green event requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Axonify won 'Best Island Booth' at ATD Conference and Exposition using their custom designed rental exhibit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

One partnership is on record.

• OctanormcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOctanorm is a German exhibit display system provider. Exhibit Solutions uses their modular Octanorm system as the foundation for their rental exhibit program, combining it with custom components. This partnership allows them to offer flexible booth configurations while maintaining quality standards. They have won multiple Octanorm Design Contest awards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Moss Inc. Custom exhibit and brand environment firm with fabric-based and modular exhibit capabilities. Comparable in custom design, fabrication, and enterprise program management for trade show clients.
• The Trade Group: Custom exhibit design and fabrication firm offering design, production, graphics, and installation services. Directly comparable in custom booth offerings and enterprise trade show marketing focus.
• Exhibits Northwest: Custom exhibit design and fabrication firm serving enterprise trade show clients with full-service capabilities including design, production, and on-site services.
• Exposures: Mid-sized custom exhibit design and fabrication company providing turnkey booth solutions including design, production, and logistics for enterprise clients.
• Hamilton Exhibits: US-based custom exhibit design and fabrication firm serving enterprise clients with full-service program management. Closely comparable in custom design, fabrication, and warehousing capabilities for marketing teams.
• Skyline Exhibits: Mid-sized exhibit house specializing in custom and modular trade show exhibits with strong North American dealer network. Directly comparable in custom booth design, modular rental offerings, and enterprise marketing team focus.
• 3D Exhibits: Custom exhibit house designing and fabricating trade show booths for enterprise clients, with in-house production and program management. Closely comparable in scope of services and target enterprise marketing teams.
• Czarnowski Display Services: Full-service exhibit and event marketing company designing custom exhibits, environments, and branded experiences. Comparable in custom fabrication, multi-show program management, and enterprise client base.

Broad incumbents

• Freeman: Largest global exhibit and event services company offering custom exhibit design, fabrication, logistics, and AV. Directly comparable in core custom booth services but vastly larger in scale, with broader geographic and service portfolio.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Major full-service exhibit and event marketing company providing custom exhibit design, fabrication, and on-site services. Operates globally and competes directly for enterprise trade show programs of similar scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/exhibitcanada
• Instagraminstagram.com/exhibitcanada

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Exhibit Solutions