What SHOWTIME EXHIBITIONS LTD does

SHOWTIME EXHIBITIONS LTD is a privately held UK limited company founded approximately in 1995 and headquartered in Milton Keynes (Bletchley), where it operates a single integrated design, manufacturing and storage facility. The company provides end-to-end custom and modular exhibition stand services — from initial brief and 3D visualisation through in-house CNC fabrication, logistics (including international shipping and ATA carnet handling), on-site installation, and post-event storage and refurbishment — for enterprise brands exhibiting at major UK, European and global trade shows. It is a member of ESSA (Event Supplier and Services Association) and self-reports over 30 years of industry experience.

The company's core offering comprises five service pillars: Exhibition Stand Design, Custom Stand Build, Modular Exhibition Stands, Installation & Project Management, and Stand Storage & Logistics. Technical capability rests on in-house CNC fabrication, 3D visual concepts and technical drawings, timber and MDF walling systems, large-format LED video wall integration, and modular stand systems designed for reuse across multiple events. Recent documented builds include a 112 sqm bespoke stand for BBC Studios at Brand Licensing Europe 2025, a 6m x 4m aircraft-fuselage-inspired stand for VAS Aero Services at MRO Europe 2025, and a ~10m x 9m custom stand for Boston Dynamics at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart — evidencing both complex bespoke work and international delivery.

Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis via bespoke stand builds (one-time engagements with staged milestone billing of 50% on order, 25% pre-installation and balance within 14 days of final invoice) and managed-services flows from modular stand reuse, storage, refurbishment and international logistics. Go-to-market is consultative and direct: enterprise clients submit briefs through the website enquiry form or via phone/email, and the in-house team manages design, build and installation as a single accountable engagement. The customer base spans media/entertainment (BBC Studios, Vimeo, Facebook), robotics/automation (Boston Dynamics), aviation MRO (VAS Aero Services), pharmaceuticals/biotech (Biogen, Sobi, Kineret, Worldwide Medical), fintech/cybersecurity (PayPal, Safebreach, Brightswap), consumer/retail (Canada Goose, Michelin) and industrial (Linx, Stobart, Data 4). No revenue, headcount, funding or ownership data is disclosed.

Name

SHOWTIME EXHIBITIONS LTD

Legal name

Showtime Exhibitions Ltd

Website

https://show-time-exhibitions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exhibition Stand Design & Build Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom exhibition stands
• Modular exhibition booths
• Exhibition stand design
• Trade show displays
• Exhibition build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Keynes (Bletchley)

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Exhibition Stand Design and Build Projects: One-time project-based revenue from custom design, manufacture, installation and breakdown of bespoke exhibition stands. Paid in staged milestones: 50% on order, 25% one week before installation, balance within 14 days of final invoice. Governed by signed quotation and terms & conditions.
2. Modular Stand Systems and Reuse Contracts: Revenue from reusable modular stand systems designed for multiple events, providing recurring repeat-use engagements and reduced long-term costs for clients across their exhibition calendar.
3. Stand Storage, Logistics and Refurbishment: Post-event storage, transport, refurbishment and reconfiguration services between exhibitions, including international shipping and ATA carnet handling. Often billed as ongoing charges tied to each project.
4. Hire Equipment and Additional Charges: Revenue from hire equipment included in projects unless otherwise stated, plus additional charges for overtime, last-minute changes, suspensions of work, and time spent on tendering/proposals where clients do not proceed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Showtime Exhibitions Ltd designs, manufactures, installs and stores custom and modular exhibition stands for enterprise and mid-market brands exhibiting at UK, European and global trade shows. The company operates an end-to-end in-house production model spanning 3D concept design, CNC fabrication, bespoke build, modular reusable systems, international logistics, ATA carnet handling, on-site installation and post-event storage, all managed under a single project team.

Product overview

Showtime Exhibitions Ltd offers a unified, end-to-end exhibition stand design and build service delivered under one roof, rather than a modular software product. The offering combines five core service pillars — Exhibition Stand Design, Custom Exhibition Stand Build, Modular Exhibition Stands, Installation Logistics & Storage, and Full Project Management — that together take a client from initial concept and 3D visualisation through in-house CNC fabrication, modular or bespoke construction, international logistics (including ATA carnet handling), on-site installation, and post-event storage and reuse. Founded on over 30 years of industry experience and based in Milton Keynes, the company delivers stands worldwide for brands such as Boston Dynamics, BBC Studios, VAS Aero Services, PayPal, Facebook, Biogen, Canada Goose, Michelin and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibition Stand Design End-to-end exhibition stand design service producing 3D visual concepts, technical drawings, layouts, brand integration and space planning for client stands at trade shows.
• Custom Exhibition Stand Build Fully bespoke in-house stand fabrication using modern CNC machinery and skilled craftsmen, including bespoke feature elements, high-quality finishes and pre-build quality checks for brands exhibiting at trade shows.
• Modular Exhibition Stands Flexible, reusable modular stand systems designed for efficiency, scalability and reuse across multiple events, with reusable cost-effective components, flexible layouts and quick installation for repeat exhibitors.
• Installation, Logistics & Storage On-site installation and breakdown, international shipping and logistics, ATA carnet handling, and secure storage of stands between events.
• Full Project Management Single-point-of-contact project management from initial brief through to final installation, overseeing communication, timelines and a seamless experience across each exhibition project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 112 sqm bespoke stand delivered for BBC Studios at Brand Licensing Europe 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record.

• ESSA (Event Supplier and Services Association)OthersShowtime Exhibitions is a member of ESSA, the UK trade association for the events supply chain. The ESSA Member badge is displayed in the website footer as a credibility and standards signal for prospective clients.
• Global ExposureImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal Exposure is credited on the Showtime Exhibitions website as the designer and developer of the company's website. The relationship is an external agency engagement for digital/web services rather than a commercial channel or investor relationship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quadrant2Design: UK-based custom exhibition stand design and build company offering bespoke and modular stands with in-house production. Directly comparable to Showtime in service model, customer base (enterprise exhibitors) and delivery footprint.
• Smart Exhibits: UK-based custom exhibition stand design and build firm serving enterprise clients with bespoke and modular stands. Similar in-house design and build model and overlap in vertical mix including tech, healthcare and consumer brands.
• Nimlok: International network of exhibition stand designers and builders offering custom and modular solutions across the US, UK and Europe. Directly comparable full-service model with global installation capability and enterprise brand clients.
• Octanorm UK: UK arm of the global Octanorm modular exhibition systems brand, supplying modular stand components and bespoke builds. Comparable in offering both custom and modular systems, and competing for the same enterprise exhibitor accounts in the UK and Europe.
• Maze Exhibits (formerly Maze Creative): UK custom exhibition stand design and build specialist working with enterprise brands across multiple sectors. Similar bespoke-plus-modular service mix, in-house production and end-to-end project management.
• Elevate Studios: UK exhibition stand design and build company focused on custom and modular stands for enterprise and mid-market brands. Comparable bespoke-build service offering and similar customer profile to Showtime.
• The Inside Stand: UK-based custom exhibition stand builder offering design, build, installation and storage services to enterprise clients. Closely comparable in service pillars, customer size profile and UK/international delivery mix.

Broad incumbents

• Freeman: One of the largest global event and exhibition services companies, providing custom stand design and build, logistics, and AV. A broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise exhibitor budget pool as Showtime, but with a much wider service portfolio.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Large global exhibition and events services provider offering stand design, build, logistics and event management as part of a broader portfolio. Competes with Showtime on enterprise accounts but operates at materially greater scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• beMatrix: European manufacturer of modular aluminium stand building systems used by exhibition builders worldwide. Comparable to Showtime's modular stand offering, and an indirect competitor as a systems supplier that can enable other builders to compete on modular builds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/showtime-exhibitions-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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