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Tell us your fair and stand size. We hand-pick up to three builders who fit it, and they reply to you directly within 24–48 hours.

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Your shortlist

Three builders,  chosen  for your stand.

We read your brief against every builder we list and hand it to the few who fit it best. Personal, precise and quick.

IBuilt at your fairExperience in your halls and venue
IIRight for your sizeComfortable at your square metres
IIIYour build typeModular, custom, hybrid or double-deck
IVFree on your datesCapacity for your build-up week
Example shortlistMatching…
ABuilder ABased in MunichReplied in 6h
12 stands at Hannover Messe80–150 m²Custom
BBuilder BBased in HannoverReplied in 11h
Local to the venueHybrid, reusableFree in April
CBuilder CBased in FrankfurtReplied in 20h
In-house AVCustomFree in April
Free for exhibitorsAlways, on every brief.
Replies in 24–48hStraight from the builders.
Verified buildersIdentity, portfolio and references checked.
Private by designYour brief goes to your three only.

Exhibiting at one of these?

Builders book out 6–9 months ahead. Pick your fair and the brief starts pre-filled.

Full fair calendar →
28-1 Sep-Oct  ·  2026Cevisama 2026Ceramics  ·  Valencia Start a brief 12-16 Oct  ·  2026FAKUMA 2026Plastics Rubber  ·  Friedrichshafen Start a brief 17-21 Oct  ·  2026SIAL Paris 2026Food  ·  Paris Start a brief 3-5 Nov  ·  2026World Travel Market 2026Tourism  ·  London Start a brief 3-6 Nov  ·  2026Ecomondo 2026Environment  ·  Rimini Start a brief 3-5 Nov  ·  2026Smart City Expo World Congress 2026Smart City  ·  Barcelona Start a brief 5-8 Nov  ·  2026EICMA 2026Motorcycles  ·  Milan Start a brief 16-19 Nov  ·  2026MEDICA 2026Medical  ·  Dusseldorf Start a brief
Stand types

Modular, custom, hybrid or  double-deck?

The build type sets most of your budget. Here is what each costs per square metre and when it makes sense.

Modular

€350 – 650build per m², excl. space

A reusable aluminium system with fabric or panel graphics. Fast to build, cheap to ship, easy to reconfigure.

Best for: Several fairs a year, tight budgets

Hybrid

€600 – 1,000build per m², excl. space

A system frame with custom features — a joinery counter, feature wall or branded ceiling — where it counts.

Best for: A premium look you can reuse

Custom

€900 – 2,000+build per m², excl. space

Designed and built from scratch for your brand and this fair. Full freedom on shape, finish and lighting.

Best for: Flagship shows and launches

Double-deck

€1,400 +build per m², excl. space

A second storey for meeting rooms or hospitality. Needs structural approval and a longer lead time.

Best for: Big floor areas at S-class fairs
Benchmarks from European builders, ±20%.  Estimate your own stand →
Not sure of budget?

Get a planning figure first.

European benchmarks, ±20%. Then send it as a brief in one click.

Stand size 80  m²
Stand position
Services on the stand
Estimated total, excl. VAT ·  €2,129  per m² €136k  –  €204k
Space rental€48k
Custom build€96k
Services€26k
IncludedSpace, design & build, the services you ticked
Not includedVAT, travel, lead capture, post-show storage
Planning timeline

When to brief a  stand builder.

For a major European fair, the best builders are booked six to nine months out. Work back from your opening day.

9–12 months

Book space, set a budget

Confirm your hall and stand size with the organiser. Use the calculator for a planning figure.

6–9 months

Brief stand builders

The best builders fill their calendars now. Compare three proposals.

4–6 months

Approve the design

Sign off drawings and submit them for the organiser’s technical approval.

2–3 months

Order services

Power, rigging, internet, water and freight — with the builder or the venue.

Fair week

Build-up and show

Your builder installs, hands over, and dismantles after closing.

By industry

Builders who know  your sector.

A machinery stand needs power and rigging; a food stand needs sampling and cold storage. We match on sector as well as fair.

Industrial & machineryHannover Messe · Bauma · FakumaHeavy loads, power and live demosFood & beverageAnuga · SIAL Paris · VinitalySampling, kitchens and cold storageMedical & pharmaMEDICA · Vitafoods · CPHICompliant presentation and meeting roomsTech & telecomsMWC Barcelona · ISE · IFAAV, LED walls and fast build-upsFurniture & designSalone del Mobile · imm · Maison&ObjetPremium finishes and joineryAutomotive & mobilityIAA Mobility · AutomechanikaVehicle staging and large islands

Prefer to choose yourself?

Browse all 225 builders by where they are based.

Germany80 active builders · 13 cities
Munich16 buildersMesse München
BaumaproductronicaIAA Mobility
Hamburg14 buildersHamburg Messe
SMMAircraft Interiors
Frankfurt13 buildersMesse Frankfurt
AmbienteLight + BuildingAutomechanika
Hannover10 buildersDeutsche Messe
Hannover MesseAgritechnica
DüsseldorfMesse Düsseldorf
EuroShopMEDICAdrupa
CologneKoelnmesse
Anugagamescomimm
BerlinMesse Berlin
IFAInnoTransITB
NurembergNürnbergMesse
BIOFACHembedded world
Planning guides

Written by people who  build stands.

All guides →
Large double-deck exhibition stand at a European trade fair
Booth design12 min read

Large exhibition stand cost 2026

Realistic per-m² figures for 100 and 200 m² stands, double-deck vs single, custom vs reusable.

Exhibition hall at Koelnmesse, Cologne
Regional guide12 min read

Exhibiting in Cologne: Koelnmesse stand costs

Why Anuga, gamescom and imm each demand a different stand — and budget.

Machinery exhibition stand at Fakuma, Friedrichshafen
Fair participation12 min read

Exhibiting at Fakuma 2026

Power, cooling and freight for live injection-moulding machinery in Friedrichshafen.

Nutraceutical exhibition stand at Vitafoods Europe, Barcelona
Fair participation12 min read

Exhibiting at Vitafoods Europe 2026

Stand cost, sampling logistics and meeting strategy for a regulated industry.

Electronics production stand at productronica, Messe München
Fair participation12 min read

Exhibiting at productronica 2027

Why the demonstration matters more than the stand size at Messe München.

Aircraft cabin exhibition stand at Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hamburg
Fair participation12 min read

Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026

Cabin-hardware freight, fleet-level meetings and stand cost at Hamburg Messe.

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Before you send

Good questions,  straight answers.

Everything exhibitors usually ask us before sending their first brief.

Still have a question? contact@exhibition-stands.eu

Is it really free?

Yes, for exhibitors. Always. Builders fund the service through optional Featured placements, which are always labelled. There is no commission on the contract you sign.

Who sees my brief?

Only your shortlist. Never broadcast, never sold. Your brief is shared with the builders we match — and deleted on request.

How are the three chosen?

Five filters, in order. Fair and city, stand size, build type, sector, then capacity for your dates. Featured only counts when builders fit equally well.

What if nobody replies?

We widen the pool. Peak build-up weeks can be tight. No reply within 48 hours and we re-send your brief to more builders who fit.

Do I have to hire one?

No obligation. Compare the proposals and sign with whoever you like — or nobody. You can also contact any builder directly from their profile.

What does “Verified” mean?

Four checks, on record. Business identity, portfolio evidence, fair experience and references. Builders not yet reviewed are clearly marked as unverified.

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