Manufacturing trade shows
The 9 major US manufacturing trade shows coming up, with dates from each organizer, the machinery rules that shape a manufacturing booth and 69 vetted builders who list these shows.
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Calendar
Upcoming manufacturing trade shows
The major US manufacturing shows, next edition first. Dates are from each organizer's website; the table's "official" link opens it.
Exhibitor rules
Machinery rules at manufacturing shows
Running machines bring guarding, floor load, noise and height rules. These are from the NPE2027 rules at the Orange County Convention Center.
- Demonstrations should only be conducted by qualified personnel, and adequate fencing and/or shielding of all operating machinery displays must be installed, with exhibits protected by safety guards and fireproofing. NPE2027 Show Rules & Regulations, NPE2
- Demonstration equipment must sit inside the rented booth with a 1 ft (0.304 m) setback from the aisle, and demonstrations that excessively obstruct aisles will be suspended for a period set by Show Management. NPE2027 Show Rules & Regulations, Section 6.6, NPE2
- Floor load capacity is 400 pounds per square foot in the OCCC South and North exhibit halls and 300 PSF in a designated area of West Hall A. NPE2027 Show Rules & Regulations, NPE2
- Machinery placed as it would be used for industrial purposes has no height limitation other than the hall ceiling height (for example 40 ft to beam in West Hall A, B and D and 33 ft in West Hall C); air compressors are not permitted in OCCC parking lots or beneath the exhibit halls. NPE2027 Show Rules & Regulations, NPE2
- Sound is limited to a maximum 85 decibels on the A scale measured at adjacent aisles or neighboring booths; repeat violations escalate from verbal and written warnings to shutdown of the sound-producing power, and no exhibit producing objectionable odors is permitted. NPE2027 Show Rules & Regulations, NPE2
Planning
Planning a manufacturing show booth
- 01
Guard every running machine
Fencing or shielding around operating machinery, with qualified people running demos.
- 02
Check floor load per hall
NPE2027 halls take 400 or 300 pounds per square foot, so heavy machines go where the floor allows.
- 03
Keep demos inside the booth
Equipment sits 1 ft back from the aisle; crowds that block the aisle can stop a demo.
- 04
Plan for noise
85 dB at the neighbouring booth is the limit, so place loud machines centrally.
Compare builders
Compare booth builders who work manufacturing shows
The top 12 of 69 builders, side by side. Tick the ones you like and send them one brief.
| Select | Builder | Google rating | Since | Service | Custom | Rentals | 3D renders | Venues worked | Price level (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DoTradeshow DisplaysChicago | ★ 5.0 (209) | 1995 | Build only | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Exhibit NetworkHouston | ★ 4.9 (76) | 1989 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
DisplayitBuford | ★ 4.8 (59) | 1996 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Dr. Mike's Expo ServicesLas Vegas | ★ 5.0 (57) | 2022 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 4 | $$ | |
Exhibit OptionsLas Vegas | ★ 4.9 (29) | 2005 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 6 | $$$ | |
Condit ExhibitsDenver | ★ 4.6 (27) | 1945 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ | |
Hartwig Exhibit & DisplayChicago | ★ 4.7 (23) | 1926 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 | $$$ | |
2020 ExhibitsHouston | ★ 4.3 (94) | 1987 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ | |
The Expo GroupLas Vegas | ★ 4.5 (62) | 1991 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$$ | |
Catalyst ExhibitsChicago | ★ 4.2 (35) | 1998 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 5 | $$$ | |
DerseLas Vegas | ★ 4.3 (24) | 1948 | Build and install | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 6 | $$$$ | |
Absolute ExhibitsLas Vegas | ★ 4.2 (21) | 2000 | End to end | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | 6 | $$$ |
Ratings from Google Maps. Services, years and venues as listed by each builder. Price level is our estimate from each builder's own site, from $ (budget) to $$$$ (luxury), not a quote.
Real booths
Booths from builders who work manufacturing shows
One booth from each builder's portfolio.
Showing 14 of 14 booths
Price level is the builder's, our estimate from its own website.
Exhibit Network
★ 4.9 (76) · Houston
Exhibit Options
★ 4.9 (29) · Las Vegas
Condit Exhibits
★ 4.6 (27) · Denver
The Exhibit Company
★ 4.9 (15) · Atlanta
Cardinal Expo
★ 4.9 (11) · Atlanta
Exhibition Display
★ 5.0 (10) · Las Vegas
Classic Exhibits
★ 4.6 (8) · Milwaukie
Iconic Displays
★ 5.0 (6) · Los Angeles
ExhibitCraft
★ 5.0 (4) · Las Vegas
Catalyst Exhibits
★ 4.2 (35) · Chicago
Triumfo
★ 3.9 (13) · Las Vegas
Divinitas Displays
★ 4.1 (9) · Orlando
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Questions
Manufacturing trade show questions
What are the biggest manufacturing trade shows in the US?
PACK EXPO International (2,700+ exhibitors in 2026), PACK EXPO Las Vegas (2,300 in 2025), NPE (2,200+ for NPE2027), FABTECH (over 1,400 in 2026) and Automate (1,230 in 2026).
When is FABTECH 2027?
13 to 16 September 2027 at McCormick Place, Chicago.
Can I run machinery in a trade show booth?
Usually, with guarding: NPE2027 requires fencing or shielding around operating machinery, qualified operators and sound under 85 dB at neighbouring booths.
How many booth builders work manufacturing shows?
69 vetted builders on Exhivo list one or more of the shows on this page among the shows they work. Compare them here and send one brief to up to 5.
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