Mba Design & Display Produkt Gmbh

What Mba Design & Display Produkt Gmbh does

Mba Design & Display Produkt GmbH (trading as MBA and Mila-wall) is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer founded in 1975 in Reutlingen, specialising in modular wall systems for museums, galleries, trade fair constructors, and corporate event organisers. Its core platform is the patented Mila-wall system, a tool-free modular wall built on aluminium (Series 100/160) or wooden (Series 840) frames with honeycomb panel cores, certified to TÜV GS standards. The same connection technology, in continuous use since 1993, underpins the product's longevity and reusability, with the company stating that acquisition costs are amortised after the fourth use. The portfolio has been extended with the SCENARIO plug-in system for pop-up displays, Mila-wall variations integrating acoustic treatment, loudspeakers, alarm/safety monitoring, and luminaires, plus 176+ self-adhesive surface foils and the Mila-wall Designer planning software.

MBA generates revenue through three streams: sale of modular wall hardware (panels, frames, foils), professional services (consulting and planning, customised development, assembly and logistics, repair and maintenance), and surface films. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales from the Reutlingen headquarters combined with a network of 13 international distribution partners covering Europe, North America, Oceania, and the Middle East, including wholly-owned regional entities in France, the USA, the UK, Cyprus, and Australia. Reference customers include the Museum of Decorative Arts Prague (approximately 700 modular display walls enabling around 30 exhibitions since 2017), Deutsche Bundesbank Frankfurt, the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum Düsseldorf, Bose Corporation, and INNOPORT Reutlingen.

The business is privately held with no disclosed revenue, headcount, or external funding. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company supports sales via sample dispatch by post and live demonstration appointments. MBA also maintains a 20+ year co-development relationship with BruderhausDiakonie workshops, which manufacture components while employing disabled and disadvantaged workers in the region.

Name

Mba Design & Display Produkt Gmbh

Legal name

Mba Design & Display Produkt Gmbh

Website

https://www.mba-worldwide.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mba Design & Display Produkt GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of patented, tool-free modular wall systems (Mila-wall) serving museums, galleries, trade fair constructors, and corporate event organisers globally through a network of 13 international distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reutlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular Wall System Sales: Sale of Mila-wall modular wall modules and SCENARIO plug-in systems as products. Customers purchase wall modules, frames, and associated hardware components.
2. Professional Services: Consulting & planning services for exhibition design, custom development of specialised solutions, assembly & logistics services, and repair & maintenance. These services complement product sales for complete project delivery.
3. Surface Films: Sale of self-adhesive surface films and foils for interior design and exhibition applications. Available in 176+ colours and embossed designs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MBA designs, manufactures, and globally distributes the Mila-wall modular wall system and SCENARIO plug-in system for museums, galleries, trade fair stand construction, and events. The product line uses a patented tool-free connection mechanism that allows finished wall modules to be assembled and dismantled rapidly, complemented by surface foils, planning software, and project services including consulting, custom development, assembly and logistics, and repair and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mila-wall: Modular wall system for museums, galleries, exhibition stands and events featuring quick-connect modules with seamless surfaces and no visible technology
• SCENARIO
• Mila-wall Designer
• MBA surfaces

Products and services

• Mila-wall Modular Wall System Modular wall system for museums, galleries, travelling exhibitions, trade fair stands, and events, using a patented tool-free connection technology to assemble finished wall modules into room structures quickly with seamless surfaces and no visible technology. Available in Series 100/160 with aluminium frames and Series 840 with wooden frames.
• SCENARIO Plug-in System Lightweight plug-in system for exhibition stands, pop-up displays, and home office kits, with elements that connect intuitively on site using a honeycomb core construction and 25mm wall thickness.
• Mila-wall Designer Planning Software Planning software for architectural design of Mila-wall installations, allowing users to import building plans, place walls, assign colours, insert exhibits and light sources via drag and drop, and generate PDF files and parts lists.
• MBA Surface Foils Self-adhesive surface films for interior design, exhibitions, and trade fairs, available in 176+ colours and embossed designs, including metallic finishes and decorative designs, with both permanently adhesive and removable options.
• Consulting and Planning Services Professional consulting and planning service for exhibition, gallery, trade fair, and event projects, supporting customers in configuring Mila-wall systems and SCENARIO plug-in systems for their spaces and use cases.
• Customised Development Services Custom development service for specialised Mila-wall solutions, including non-standard dimensions, radii, special functions such as doors, niches, media integration, and bespoke shapes that integrate with the standard modular system and remain reusable.
• Assembly and Logistics Services Assembly and logistics service that delivers and installs Mila-wall modules and SCENARIO plug-in systems at customer sites, supporting project execution for museums, trade fairs, and events.
• Repair and Maintenance Services Repair and maintenance service for Mila-wall modular wall systems and SCENARIO plug-in systems, supporting long-term reuse and durability of products that have been in use since 1993.

Quantifiable outcome

• Acquisition costs amortised after the fourth use
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• BruderhausDiakonie WorkshopscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBA has worked with BruderhausDiakonie workshops for more than 20 years. The workshops meet MBA's high-quality standards and have become an important and reliable partner. Through this cooperation, MBA supports disabled and disadvantaged people in the region.
• MBA France (2 Rue de la Gare, F-67670 Mommenheim, France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for France, providing local sales, support, and services for the French market.
• The Camassa Touch Ltd. (MBA Cyprus)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Cyprus, located in Nicosia at Latsia Industrial Zone.
• Arquitectura y Communicación Ferial (MBA Spain)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Spain, based in Manises - Valencia.
• DYTEC, s.r.o. (MBA Czech Republic)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Czech Republic, based in Prague.
• Expo-Expert Sp. z o.o. (MBA Poland)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Poland, based in Kraków.
• Exponent Display og Utstillingssystemer (MBA Scandinavia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Scandinavia, based in Skedsmokorset, Norway.
• Oy John Berger OÜ (MBA Estonia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Estonia, based in Tallinn.
• MBA Exhibition Limited (MBA Great Britain)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Great Britain, based in Castle Douglas, Scotland.
• MBA Design & Display Products Corp. (MBA USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional headquarters and distribution partner for USA, based in Exton, Pennsylvania.
• Art Hanging Systems Pty. Ltd. (MBA Australia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Australia, based in Marrickville, Sydney.
• C.Vision Projects (MBA Middle East)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Middle East region, based in Amman, Jordan.
• Hunter Expositions (MBA Canada)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Canada, based in Montréal, Québec.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GL events: Major French event services company providing exhibition equipment, temporary structures, and event management. Overlaps with MBA's exhibition hardware business but operates more broadly across event services, venue management, and large-scale temporary structures.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): US-based exhibition services company providing modular structures, signage, and labour for trade shows. Overlaps with MBA's exhibition wall and stand offerings as part of a broader portfolio of event services and logistics.

Direct peers

• Octanorm: German manufacturer of modular aluminum profile systems for exhibitions, trade fairs, and retail displays. Closely comparable to MBA in product offering, customer base (exhibition builders and museums), and German manufacturing heritage with tool-free assembly.
• Pilosio: Italian manufacturer of modular structures and scaffolding for exhibitions, events, and construction. Comparable to MBA in providing modular building systems for exhibition and event applications with reusable component design.
• Aluvision: Belgian manufacturer of modular aluminum frame systems for exhibitions, events, and retail environments. Directly competes with MBA's Mila-wall in the modular exhibition and reusable booth segment with comparable connector-based assembly technology.
• beMatrix: Belgian manufacturer of modular frame systems for exhibitions and events with tool-free assembly. Comparable product concept to MBA's Mila-wall with strong presence in European and US exhibition markets and similar reusable booth economics.
• Moss Inc. US manufacturer of fabric-covered modular structures and tension fabric displays for trade shows and events. Comparable to MBA in the modular exhibition structures category with reusable, reconfigurable systems targeting trade show exhibitors.
• SYMA System: Swiss manufacturer of modular exhibition and display systems with tool-free assembly. Directly comparable to MBA's Mila-wall and SCENARIO offerings in functionality, customer segments (museums, trade fairs), and project-based enterprise sales motion.
• MERO-TSK: German manufacturer of space frame and modular structure systems used in exhibitions, trade fairs, and architectural applications. Comparable to MBA in modular construction technology serving exhibition and event markets with engineering-grade solutions.
• Langhammer GmbH: German trade fair construction and exhibition logistics company. Comparable to MBA in providing project-based assembly services for exhibition stand construction and modular structure deployment across European trade fair venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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