The Event Partnership (UK) Ltd is a leading Exhibition Stand contractor and Shell Scheme contractor with over twenty years experience in providing eye-catching and award winning solutions for any event and suit any budget.
From our Yorkshire base we can design, manufacture, transport and install to all venues throughout the UK and overseas. Whether you require a full service bespoke exhibition stand, a large or small scale shell scheme, graphics or even a simple pop up, The Event Partnership (UK) Ltd has the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure that your next event is your best yet!
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"The event went very well indeed and I was very happy with the services provided by your team. They were very efficient, on time and they also made sure I was happy with the venue before they left site, which I was very impressed with."
As one of the UK’s leading trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors we provide a wide range of services from bespoke exhibition stand design to shell schemes to fit any budget or requirement with a genuinely creative graphic design and 3D modelling team alongside our experienced project management department.
What makes The Event Partnership stand out from other trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors is our level of customer service and comittment to making sure that our customer’s exhibition or trade show gives them a real return on their investment. Whether we are providing a shell scheme or a fresh, creative bespoke stand, our dedicated team of industry professionals ensure a cost effective, impactful exhibition solution is delivered on time every time.
The Benefit of our years of Experience........
One of the most important elements in attracting potential business to your trade showstand or exibition stand is individuality, in order to gain the maximum amount of exposure you must stand out from the crowd. A good team of trade show stand contractors can help you on every step of your journey. A major and sometimes undervalued aspect of this is the trade show stand or exhibition stand contractor’s onsite staff - if they are in or around your stand for the exhibition, they must blend in with your own staff - ie Clothes, name badges - again, an efficient, diligent team of trade show stand or exhibition stand contractor will know this.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge of the trade show stand or exhibition stand contractor, and might include:
* direct observation of the trade show stand or exhibition stand contractor installing/dismantling physical elements
* case studies or problem solving exercises to assess the trade show stand or exhibition stand contractor ability to respond to different operational situations and contexts
* review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by trade show stand or exhibition stand contractor
Your contact from the trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors should adhere to all of the below guidelines
* Relevant organisational and/or legislative Occupational Health and Safety requirements - Exhibition Contractors should have Health and Safety certification.
* Cultural protocols that impact on installation /dismantling- Exhibition stand contractors should have a strict set of guidelines regarding this.
* literacy skills sufficient to interpret site plans and other exhibition documentation
Good trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors have or should have a proven track record with the correct methodology to ensure every pound you spend is utilized to its maximum potential.
Trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors can work with you to ensure that more expensive promotional options are not utilised simply because they are available. Again, good trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors will advise you and plan the most effective strategy in accordance with your budget.
Another crucial element regarding the onsite work at the venue is your exhibition stand contractors’ ability to provide the capacity and proficiency for the following specialised trades.
* electrical
* carpentry
* metalwork
* plumbing
Adequate insurance and necessary skilled personnel should also be thoroughly investigated by the trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors for the following additional elements:
* art works
* display cases, stands, plinths, drawers, racks, tracks
* light fittings
* sound outlets
* film and video screens
* computer equipment
Although all of the above elements should be taken into account by the trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors it is the client who will suffer if anything goes wrong - the importance of selecting good trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors cannot be stressed enough.
What show would best meet my requirements?
There are generally a multitude of trade shows exhibitions running at any one time, these generally cater for a very specific target audience, so picking the right show and the right team of trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors is of paramount importance.
Questions you should ask and evaluate are as follows:
* Who do you want to meet? Identify your target audience and research and select relevant trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors with experience in this field if possible.
* Obtain an exhibitors list to determine whether the show covers your particular industry and then check for compatible trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors.
* Examine the previous events exhibitor list and contact companies directly to gauge the success rate, if possible ask which team of trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors they used and how good they were at reaching set objectives.
* Try and get feedback forms from previous events to assess what the potential clients thought of the event, you could use this information to provide pointers to your trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors to ensure any negative feedback is not repeated.
Below are essential guidelines and an action plan which must be agreed and closely monitored by you and your trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors.
* Set measurable objectives to a Timeframe. What do you want from this exhibition? What do you want from your trade show stand or exhibtion stand contractors?
* Who are your target audience: Who are the audience at this show? What will they be interested in? Can trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors provide any advice?
* Keep you message brief and to the point. Make it specific to your target audience.
* Attract people to your stand: Consider promotional giveaways such as USB flash drives or maybe competitions. Can trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors supply you with any relevant products? Do not let these things distract you from your main objective.
* Be clear and concise: Exhibitions are by their nature hugely competitive. You only have seconds to attract visitors’ attention and engage them with your message. Can your trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors provide any tips?
* Use large, bold eye catching graphics - The majority of trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors should be able to provide examples from their portfolio.
* Floor: Ensure there is enough free movement space for your potential buyers. At least 50% of your floor area should be left for visitors. Ask your trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors for any information on space management.
* Do not leave clutter such as empty boxes laying about; apart from looking unattractive they are a potential Health and Safety implication, again any reputable trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors should include this.
* Staff: Brief your exhibition staff on the stand prior to the show. Make sure they note all interest and any feedback on the stand - you can then relay certain elements back to your trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors for future reference.
* Record the event by photographing the stand and perhaps videoing the event. This will make your next event run more smoothly; ask exhibtion stand contractors if they can provide this service.
Why Exhibit At All?
An exhibition is the only way that a customer can get a complete feel for the product before purchasing. A slick operation designed by the client and facilitated by good exhibition contractors is the key to attracting attention, providing information and ultimately closing the deal. The close cooperation between the client and trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors is the crucial element that determines if an event is successful or fails.
An additional factor as to why exhibition works are that they are held in a neutral venue for both the seller and the potential buyer - this can put both parties on an even footing in contrast to a sales situation at the sellers’ or buyers’ premises. Exhibition contractors can further aid this process by creating an environment where the potential buyer feels comfortable and at ease, good trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors will incorporate this into the design and general ambience of the stand.
In this day and age when the internet is further gaining ground over traditional sales settings the desire for human contact is a factor that many people consider before buying or investing. Exhibition stand contractors can facilitate this further and design a ‘face to face‘ environment for business - not everyone prefers the convenience of online business.
The medium that is the exhibition is a unique form of marketing, putting your company on show. Whether this production is successful or not depends on the enhanced planning and implementation by the trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors. Good trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors will always want to put on the best performance they can, not only because they want the clients repeat business but because they have pride in what they do.
Your main exhibition message must attract the attention of the right people in a matter of seconds - trade show stand or exhibtion stand contractors know exactly the correct formula to make this happen. When people are attending trade shows, they could have other things to worry about, such as how is the business coping in my absence, it is for this reason that the trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors must produce a stand that will capture attention and refocus potential clients. First impressions are everything in the marketing world and trade show stand or exhibtion stand contractors must keep this at the forefront of all their design considerations.
Intelligent use of advertising and sales materials in the exhibition environment.
Using graphics, props or models is a highly effective way of transmitting your business to potential buyers, again, good trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors will know and utilise this regularly. Demonstrations and visual displays that show the products in use will attract potential customers; trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors will have the necessary equipment to demonstrate this. Try, wherever possible to display how your product can be utilised by your potential client, trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors in conjunction with trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors and marketing experts can provide several ideas as to how this can be achieved.
Without doubt trade shows or exhibitions are a highly effective way of getting your product and product message across. To achieve this in the most effective manner it is essential to get the right team of trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors - The right team of trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors should be able to provide invaluable advice in the exhibition process from start to finish, if they cannot do something they can recommend or sub contract to other teams of exhibition stand contractors who are perhaps specialised in a certain field.
Three crucial points to remember before your exhibition are as follows:
To conclude, hiring the best trade show stand or exhibition stand contractors is crucial to the future of your business – www.tepuk.net - www.exhibitioncontractor.co.uk - www.exhibition-solutions.co.uk - www.shell-scheme-solutions.com
Employing full time fully skilled carpenters and operating a fully equipped production facility The Event Partnership are able to produce, in-house, custom built trade show stands or exhibtion stands to suit any budget or requirement. As well as bespoke exhibition stands we can also produce custom built plinths, computer desks, retail display etc etc.
