What Design Production & Installation does

Design Production & Installation (trading as dpi; legal entity PMC4 Europe Ltd, Company no. 5636540) is a UK-based B2B event services and bespoke fabrication company founded in 2007. It designs, manufactures and installs signage, exhibition stands, retail interiors, and event fit-out equipment for major sporting events and retail brands, operating from a 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Skelmersdale alongside a registered office in Southport.

The company delivers four integrated service lines — Signage, Exhibitions, Interiors, and Event Fit Out — supported by in-house joinery, painting, graphic production and 3D design visualization. Its customer base skews heavily toward golf, tennis, and emerging football-venue retail, with named enterprise clients including the DP World Tour, The R&A, IMG, Ryder Cup Limited, Fanatics International, the Lawn Tennis Association, Wembley Stadium, and Derby County FC. Long-tenured multi-year programmes (a 14-year consecutive run on the European Tour's Portugal Masters; Ryder Cup 2014 and 2018; Open Championship merchandise shops 2013–2015) define the revenue base.

Commercially, dpi operates a project-based, one-time contracting model with no publicly disclosed pricing, no subscription or recurring component, and no external funding. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to event promoters and rights-holders, delivered across the UK and mainland Europe. The workforce of 20 full-time staff plus 30+ skilled sub-contractors gives the company surge capacity for major tournament cycles without a fixed-cost burden.

Name

Design Production & Installation

Legal name

PMC4 Europe Ltd

Website

https://dpi.uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Design Production & Installation (dpi) is a UK-based B2B fabricator and event services company that designs, manufactures and installs signage, exhibition stands, retail interiors, and event fit-out for major sporting events and venue retail across the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production & Retail Fit-Out Services

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (339950), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhibition, Retail & Experiential Design (BPAHAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK), Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG)

Keywords

• Event signage
• Exhibition stands
• Retail interiors
• Event fit out
• Sign manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Skelmersdale

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Project-based Contracting: B2B contracting for design, manufacture, and installation of signage, exhibition stands, retail interiors, and event fit out services. Services are project-based with scope ranging from small retail fit-outs to large international sporting events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Design Production & Installation (trading as dpi) is a UK-based provider of design, manufacture, and installation services for signage, exhibition stands, retail interiors, and event fit-out. The company operates a 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Skelmersdale and delivers bespoke physical brand environments for sporting events, exhibitions, and retail activations.

Product overview

Design Production & Installation (dpi) operates as a service-focused company offering four integrated service areas: Signage, Exhibitions, Interiors, and Event Fit Out. The company provides end-to-end solutions from concept to installation, with in-house manufacturing capabilities at their 40,000 sq ft facility in Skelmersdale. Their services cover event branding and sponsorship activation, retail display and shop fitting, exhibition stand design and construction, and temporary structure fit-out for sporting events across Europe. The company serves clients including DP World Tour, The R&A, IMG, Ryder Cup Limited, and various retail businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Signage Design, Production & Installation
• Exhibition Stand Design & Build
• Retail Interior Fit-Out
• Event Fit-Out Services

Named customers11 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DP World TourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading international supplier of Event Fit Out equipment. Working with DP World Tour to deliver outstanding sporting events around mainland Europe. Regular supplier for European Tour events.
• The R&AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship for Open Championship merchandise shops and event branding. Worked with The R&A on Open Championship 2013-2015 at Muirfield and St Andrews.
• IMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with IMG as event promoter for various sporting events including Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, RICOH Women's British Open, and other major tournaments.
• Ryder Cup LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted for Ryder Cup 2014 (Gleneagles) and Ryder Cup 2018 (Le Golf National, Paris). Designed and manufactured various elements including Official Merchandise Shop and hospitality structures.
• Legends TourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Legends Tour for event fit out and branding services.
• Ladies European TourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent fit out partner for Ladies European Tour events.
• Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship since 2011, providing temporary walling and bespoke fit out for Aegon Championships and other LTA events.
• Fanatics InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Fanatics International for Wembley Stadium retail store refurbishment. Partner for sports venue retail fit-out projects.
• Active SportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Active Sport on Van Gogh Alive Exhibition projects in Birmingham, London, and Manchester.
• Grande ExperiencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Van Gogh Alive Exhibition - created static exhibition with bespoke 3D bedroom scene, merchandise shop and art room.
• Arena StructurescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing relationship with Arena Structures for temporary structures at events including Wimbledon Championships and Aegon Championships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mather & Co: Mather & Co is a UK design and build studio specializing in museum, visitor attraction, and exhibition interior experiences. Comparable to dpi on bespoke interiors, exhibition design, and turnkey fabrication, particularly in immersive/exhibition settings analogous to the Van Gogh Alive work.
• Strawberry Signs: Strawberry Signs is a UK signage manufacturer and installer producing bespoke interior and exterior signage for retail, events, and corporate clients. Comparable to dpi on the signage side of the business, particularly event and venue signage.
• CIB Group: CIB Group is a Belgian-headquartered event and exhibition services group operating across Europe. Comparable to dpi on event fit-out, exhibition stand design, and signage for major European sporting and cultural events.
• OCG Group: OCG Group delivers event fabrication, scenic builds, and brand activation services for live events globally. Comparable to dpi on event fit-out, scenic fabrication, and signage for international sporting and entertainment events, with overlapping clients in motorsport and golf.
• Veldeman Structure Solutions: Veldeman designs and manufactures temporary structures and interior fit-out solutions for sporting events, exhibitions, and industrial applications. Comparable to dpi on temporary event fit-out and hospitality structures for European sports events.
• Zebra Exhibitions: Zebra Exhibitions is a UK-based bespoke exhibition stand design and build company serving corporate and event clients. Directly comparable to dpi's Exhibitions service line in terms of bespoke stand manufacturing, in-house production, and UK delivery.
• Saville Group (Kinneir Dufort): Saville Group / Kinneir Dufort provides integrated event, exhibition, signage, and interior solutions for major UK and European brands. Comparable to dpi on exhibition stands, signage production, and retail interior fit-out with an in-house manufacturing model.

Broad incumbents

• Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH: Messe Frankfurt operates a global portfolio of trade fairs and exhibition services, including stand construction and event branding. Comparable to dpi on the exhibition stand design and build side, though Messe Frankfurt is principally a venue and trade show organizer rather than a specialist fabricator.
• Freeman Company: Freeman is one of the world's largest event services providers, covering exhibition design, fabrication, and event logistics. Comparable to dpi on event branding and exhibition stand build, though at substantially larger scale and global footprint.
• GL Events: GL Events is a global event infrastructure and services group offering exhibition stands, event fit-out, temporary structures, and venue management. Directly comparable to dpi on event fit-out and signage for major sporting and cultural events, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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