PP Group - das Label der PP Logistik & Service GmbH

What PP Group - das Label der PP Logistik & Service GmbH does

PP Group, operating under the legal entity PP Logistik & Service GmbH, is a German full-service event agency headquartered in Essen that has operated for over 20 years across Europe. The company delivers end-to-end event solutions spanning trade show construction (Messebau), mobile promotional roadshow vehicles, modular glass container systems (Mobile Räume), event logistics (warehousing, transport, contract logistics), festival infrastructure, illuminated bar modules (Bars24), and event venues (PPloft and Loft 2 at Essen's Stadthafen). Its client base is enterprise and B2B, with named case studies including Instagram, Mercedes LUEG, Arlo, Verisure, Xsolla, David Lloyd, and Bar Convent Berlin, among others.

The technical foundation is modular container architecture with all-round glazing, TÜV-certified construction permits that enable deployment without additional regulatory approvals, and integrated LED display systems. Notable proprietary offerings include the LED Tunnel Experience (co-developed with magenta Blue group GmbH, launching 2026) — a 6-meter immersive LED environment with 1.95mm pixel pitch — and plug-and-play LED containers with high-brightness displays. In-house capabilities span CAD design, carpentry, metalwork, painting, print production, and a proprietary logistics management system called PLUTO. A fleet ranging from vans to 40-ton trucks and warehouse locations in Essen and Berlin supports execution.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts covering design, construction, logistics, and on-site execution, priced on a custom quote basis rather than published rate cards. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: direct enterprise relationships, a website portfolio with project galleries, social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and dedicated email inquiry channels ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]). Sub-brands segment the offering into discrete product categories, and each project is assigned a dedicated project manager, reflecting a high-touch services model rather than a recurring subscription or SaaS revenue stream.

Name

PP Group - das Label der PP Logistik & Service GmbH

Legal name

PP Logistik & Service GmbH

Website

https://ppgroup.agency

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PP Group (PP Logistik & Service GmbH) is a German full-service event agency in Essen delivering trade show construction, mobile roadshow vehicles, modular container spaces, event logistics, and venue rentals to enterprise clients across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trade Show Construction (Messebau): Design, planning, and construction of custom trade show booths and exhibition stands. Includes system stands (modular, reusable) and individual custom builds for brand experiences.
2. Roadshow Services: Mobile promotional vehicles and show trucks for brand roadshows. Fleet includes Promostreamer trailers, Show trucks, CarClub buses, expandable trailers, and vintage double-decker buses. Full project management from planning to execution.
3. Mobile Space Containers: Rental and sale of modular glass container systems for events. Containers available in various configurations for VIP lounges, hospitality areas, exhibition spaces, and retail presentations.
4. Event Logistics: Warehouse storage, transport, and handling of event equipment. Services include commissioning, packing, shipping, delivery, and collection. Contract logistics for POS materials and event equipment with 99% performance rate.
5. Bars24 Bar Equipment: Development, rental, and sale of illuminated bar modules and event equipment. Custom design options for brand-aligned bar installations at events and venues.
6. PP Loft Event Location: Rental of 200m² event venue in industrial design at Essen harbor. Suitable for conferences, product presentations, trainings, celebrations, and corporate events with optional catering.
7. Festival Tools & Equipment: Stage construction, show vehicles, LED walls, festival furniture, and event equipment for festivals and open-air events.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PP Group, the brand label of PP Logistik & Service GmbH, designs, builds, and operates trade show booths, mobile promotional vehicles, and modular glass containers for brand activations. The company delivers end-to-end event logistics for corporate clients across Europe, including roadshows, festival tools, bar solutions, and a dedicated event venue (PPloft).

Product overview

PP Group is a 360° full-service event agency with over 20 years of experience operating throughout Europe. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of event products and services organized into interconnected categories: (1) Messebau - trade show construction including modular system stands, custom individual builds, and container-based architectures; (2) Mobile Räume - modular glass container systems in various sizes from 1 to 20 units, with LED Video Containers for visual presentations; (3) Roadshow - a fleet of mobile promotional vehicles including show trucks, trailers, double-decker buses, and expandable trailers; (4) Festival Tools - container stages, show vehicles, LED containers, festival bars, and event lounge furniture for large-scale outdoor events; (5) Bars24 - illuminated bar modules and counter equipment in Illuminatio and CateringStar series; (6) Logistik - comprehensive logistics services including warehousing, transport, and contract logistics with a 99%+ performance rate; (7) PPloft/Loft2 - event venue locations in Essen's industrial harbor district; (8) LED Tunnel - an immersive tunnel experience (available 2026) for 360-degree visual brand experiences. The portfolio is supported by in-house capabilities in design (2D/3D), printing, production (carpentry, metalwork, painting), trucking, and logistics, all coordinated through the PLUTO internal management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PPloft: Event location at Stadthafen Essen, approximately 200-250m² industrial design venue for events, conferences, product presentations, trainings, anniversaries, weddings, and Christmas parties.
• Bars24
• Loft 2
• LED Tunnel Experience

Products and services

• Messebau (Trade Show Construction) Design, construction, and operation of custom trade show booths for corporate exhibitors across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ performance rate in logistics operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• magenta Blue group GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCo-development partnership for LED Tunnel Experience product. 'LED Tunnel Experience' is described as a cooperation between PP Logistik & Service GmbH and magenta Blue group GmbH. The LED tunnel is a 6-meter immersive LED experience with full-surface LED coverage creating 3D brand experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Habegger AG: Swiss event technology and infrastructure provider offering staging, lighting, video, and rigging for corporate events, trade shows, and public events. Overlaps with PP Group's LED, roadshow, and festival offerings, particularly in DACH-region enterprise event mandates.
• Losberger De Boer: Global provider of temporary and semi-permanent modular structures for events, exhibitions, and commercial use. Comparable to PP Group's container-based event spaces and modular system stands, with overlap in trade show booth and large-event deployment.
• SYMA-SYSTEM AG: Swiss-Austrian manufacturer and provider of modular exhibition stand systems and custom trade show booths. Comparable to PP Group's Messebau trade show construction business with modular system stands and custom builds for European corporate clients.
• KOOP Group: German mid-sized provider of trade show stands, interior builds, and event services for corporate clients. Closely matches PP Group's profile: similar size, Germany-centric full-service offering, in-house production, and enterprise client base.
• Stageco: Belgian-headquartered specialist in event staging, grandstands, and temporary structures for festivals, concerts, and large-scale events. Directly comparable to PP Group's Festival Tools offering (stages, show vehicles, festival infrastructure), serving festival organizers across Europe.
• Neptunus Group: Dutch provider of modular temporary structures and event halls for trade shows, sports events, and exhibitions. Directly comparable to PP Group's modular glass container systems and modular exhibition stand business, with a similar rental and project-based model across Europe.
• Gahrens + Battermann: German full-service event technology provider specializing in LED walls, video, lighting, and event IT for trade shows, roadshows, and live events. Highly comparable to PP Group's LED Container and LED Tunnel offerings, serving the same enterprise exhibition and corporate event customers in Germany and Europe.

Broad incumbents

• GL Events: French-headquartered global event services group operating exhibition venues, trade show organization, and event services. Comparable at the services/portfolio level but materially larger and operates its own venues — PP Group would compete for similar enterprise brand activations across Europe.
• Messe Frankfurt (Exhibition Services): World's largest trade fair organizer with in-house exhibition services for exhibitor stands and event infrastructure. Overlaps with PP Group's Messebau business as both an organizer-adjacent service provider and a competitor for stand construction at Frankfurt and other major German trade shows.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in event production services including audio, video, lighting, and rigging for live events, corporate events, and trade shows. Significantly larger than PP Group but operates in overlapping product categories (LED, video, event infrastructure), often as a competitor on large-format enterprise activations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PPGroup-j5x
• Facebookfacebook.com/ppgroup.agency
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ppgroupessen
• Instagraminstagram.com/pp_group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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