RDW Exhibitions

What RDW Exhibitions does

RDW Exhibitions is a UK-headquartered exhibition stand design and build contractor that delivers end-to-end physical stand solutions from initial concept through to graphic design, construction, on-site installation, and post-event removal. Founded in 1980 by Richard Dodson-Wells and operating from a single headquarters and warehouse site in Shrewsbury, the firm maintains a 1-10 person team and serves clients across the UK and Western Europe. Its product portfolio spans bespoke custom stands, reusable modular panel systems, outdoor weather-resistant stands, sustainable/reconfigurable stands, portable displays, and shell scheme packages plus upgrades, supported by services including project management, large format printing, refurbishment, storage, and hire.

Underlying technology is conventional for the sector: 3D CAD visualisation software is used to render designs prior to construction, modular aluminium/panel systems enable reconfiguration across multiple events, and in-house large format printing produces tension fabrics, vinyl and backlit graphics. A dedicated storage facility allows the firm to hold clients' stands between events, reinforcing repeat-event economics. Proprietary technology is limited; differentiation rests on accumulated craftsmanship, project management discipline, and a stocked modular inventory rather than software IP.

RDW Exhibitions generates revenue through professional services (design, build, installation), usage-based stand hire, one-time sales of modular/custom stands, large format printing, and managed storage — all priced per project on a quote basis with no public pricing or subscription model. Go-to-market is direct sales via the company website, phone, and email, supplemented by content marketing, social media, and on-site presence at venues across the UK and Western Europe. Customer base is a diversified long-tail of mid-market enterprises and trade associations across agriculture, food/dairy, equestrian, utilities, manufacturing, housing, and consumer sectors, with multiple repeat-buyer 'house accounts' spanning years of recurring annual events.

Name

RDW Exhibitions

Legal name

RDW Exhibitions LLP

Website

https://rdwexhibitions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RDW Exhibitions designs, manufactures, builds, and installs custom and modular exhibition stands for clients across the UK and Western Europe. Founded in 1980, the Shrewsbury-based firm serves mid-market enterprises and trade associations in agriculture, food, manufacturing, utilities, and related sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exhibition Stand Design and Build Services

NAICS

Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

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)

Keywords

• Exhibition stand design
• Exhibition stand construction
• Modular display systems
• Trade show displays
• Custom exhibition stands

Headquarters

HQ city

Shrewsbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Stand Design and Build Services: Full service design and construction of custom and modular exhibition stands for clients across the UK and Europe, from concept through to installation and removal.
2. Exhibition Stand Hire: Rental of exhibition stands for one-off events or occasional use, including full design, graphics, logistics and installation services.
3. Exhibition Stand Sales: Sale of modular and custom-built exhibition stands to clients who exhibit regularly and prefer to own their stands outright.
4. Large Format Printing: Printing services for exhibition graphics, shell scheme graphics, tension fabrics, and other visual elements.
5. Exhibition Stand Storage: Storage services for hired and purchased exhibition stands between events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RDW Exhibitions designs, manufactures, builds and sets up exhibition stands and displays for clients across the UK and Western Europe. Its offering spans bespoke custom stands, reusable modular stands, outdoor stands, sustainable stands, portable displays, and shell-scheme packages, supported by in-house design, graphic production, large-format printing, project management, installation, storage, refurbishment and hire services.

Product overview

RDW Exhibitions is an exhibition stand design and build company founded in 1980, providing physical exhibition solutions for clients across the UK and Europe. Their core product offerings include Custom Exhibition Stands (bespoke builds), Modular Exhibition Stands (reusable reconfigurable panels), Outdoor Exhibition Stands (weather-resistant designs), and Sustainable Exhibition Stands (eco-friendly reusable options). Supporting products include Portable Displays and Accessories, Shell Scheme packages, and Shell Scheme Upgrades. The company complements their product portfolio with services including Exhibition Stand Design, Exhibition Stand Builders, Exhibition Graphic Design, Exhibition Stand Branding, Exhibition Stand Project Management, Corporate Events & Conferences, Exhibition Stand Sales, Exhibition Stand Storage, Large Format Printing, Exhibition Stand Refurbishment, Shell Scheme Graphics, and Exhibition Stand Hire. Headquartered in Shropshire, RDW serves diverse industries including agriculture, food, rural economy, and general business sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Exhibition Stands Bespoke exhibition stands designed and built to client specifications, providing unique brand presence at events; ranges from simple poster boards to full custom-built stands with custom features and finishes for clients across the UK and Europe.
• Modular Exhibition Stands Reusable and reconfigurable exhibition stands made from standard-sized panels that can be reused across multiple events with different looks through small adjustments; cost-effective for regular exhibitors.
• Outdoor Exhibition Stands Weather-resistant exhibition stands designed for outdoor events and festivals, including field shows, country fairs and consumer-facing outdoor exhibitions across the UK.
• Sustainable Exhibition Stands Eco-friendly exhibition stands designed to be reusable and reconfigurable, reducing environmental impact; awarded Gold under the Better Stands assessment for reuse and recycling of stand components.
• Portable Displays and Accessories Lightweight, easily transportable display solutions including pop-up stands and banner stands for exhibitors needing portable exhibition presence.
• Shell Scheme Standard exhibition space package with basic walling systems provided by event organisers, available as lightweight or heavyweight systems with upgrade options.

Quantifiable outcome

• All components of assessed stands reused or recycled (Gold Better Stands certification)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ESSA (Event Supplier and Services Association)coreOthers · 1 February 2026Trade body membership representing the best suppliers of goods and services to the events industry. RDW Exhibitions has signed ESSA's compulsory Quality Service Charter and Code of Conduct, demonstrating commitment to health and safety, sustainability, and professional service standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mather & Co: UK exhibition design and build firm specializing in custom stands for museums, heritage, and corporate clients. Comparable as a UK design-led exhibition stand builder with similar bespoke design capabilities and enterprise client focus.
• Nimlok: Modular exhibition display systems company offering reconfigurable stand solutions and full design services. Comparable as a provider of modular and custom exhibition stands for trade shows with overlapping technology and customer base.
• Aztec Events: UK exhibition and event services company delivering custom and modular stands for trade shows across multiple industries. Comparable as a UK-based full-service exhibition contractor serving enterprise clients in similar verticals.
• The Fresh Group: UK-based exhibition stand design and build company providing custom and modular solutions to enterprise exhibitors. Comparable as a similarly-positioned UK full-service stand contractor competing for the same trade show projects.
• Quadrant2Design: UK-based exhibition stand design and build company specializing in modular and custom stands for trade shows. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized UK provider offering end-to-end design, build, and installation services to enterprise exhibitors.
• Maverick Group: UK-based exhibition stand design and build firm offering custom, modular, and sustainable stand solutions. Directly comparable as a similar-sized UK provider targeting enterprise exhibitors with end-to-end design and project management.
• Proco Group: UK and European exhibition stand contractor offering design, build, and modular stand solutions for enterprise clients. Comparable as a similarly-sized regional builder serving UK and Western European trade show markets.

Emerging players

• Octanorm: German-headquartered manufacturer of modular exhibition systems with global distribution and partner builder network. Comparable as a modular exhibition system provider whose products underpin many bespoke stand builds, including those competing with RDW.
• beMatrix: Global manufacturer of modular aluminium frame systems used for exhibition stands, increasingly offering end-to-end build services. Comparable as a modular system specialist whose frame technology competes directly with RDW's modular display offerings.

Broad incumbents

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Global exhibition and event services provider offering stand design, build, logistics, and event management at scale. Comparable as a much larger incumbent operating across the same trade show booth design and build category with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/rdwexhibitions
• Facebookfacebook.com/RDWExhibitions
• Instagraminstagram.com/rdwexhibitions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rdw-exhibitions-llp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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