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Downing Displays
Strategic Exhibit Design and Full-Service Trade Show Management
Sizes built
10×10 ft, 10×20 ft, 20×20 ft, 20×30 ft and 30×30 ft
Venues worked
McCormick Place, Orange County Convention Center and Las Vegas Convention Center
In-house
End to end
Portfolio
24 photos from Downing Displays's own site. Sizes and venues are not tagged per photo.
About Downing Displays
Downing Displays is a full-service exhibit firm headquartered in Milford, Ohio, specializing in the design, fabrication, and management of trade show environments. Since 1962, the company has provided custom-built booths, modular systems, and rental programs for a diverse range of industries including healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. With a regional presence across the Midwest and East Coast, they offer end-to-end services including strategic concepting, 3D rendering, wide-format graphics production, and global logistics management. Their approach emphasizes measurable results through strategic design and comprehensive asset management for multi-show programs.
Summary written by Exhivo from Downing Displays's own site.
What they do in-house
Custom Exhibits
Bespoke booth design and in-house fabrication tailored to specific brand identities.
- In-house wood and metal shops
- Unique structural designs
- Integrated brand environments
Modular Exhibits
Reusable aluminum and fabric systems that can be reconfigured for different show sizes.
- Scalable from 10x10 to large islands
- Reduced shipping and drayage costs
- Sustainable, reusable components
Rental Program
Comprehensive rental inventory for exhibitors seeking high-impact designs without ownership costs.
- Customizable rental structures
- Turnkey shipping and return
- Cost-effective for one-off events
Portable Displays
Pop-up displays, banner stands, and lightweight backdrops for smaller events.
- Easy setup and transport
- High-quality tension fabric graphics
- Ideal for regional shows
Creative Design
Strategic concepting and environmental design services.
- Brand strategy alignment
- Traffic flow optimization
- Thematic concept development
3D Rendering
High-fidelity visualizations of booth concepts prior to fabrication.
- Photorealistic mockups
- Virtual walkthroughs
- Detailed floor plans
Graphics Production
In-house wide-format printing for all booth signage and environmental graphics.
- Dye-sublimation fabric printing
- Direct-to-substrate printing
- Color matching and quality control
AV & Technology
Integration of audio-visual elements and lighting design.
- LED video walls
- Interactive touchscreens
- Theatrical lighting design
Installation & Dismantle
On-site labor management for booth setup and teardown.
- Supervised I&D teams
- Union and non-union labor coordination
- On-site technical support
Logistics & Storage
Comprehensive asset management and warehousing between shows.
- Climate-controlled storage
- Online inventory portal
- Global shipping coordination
Convention centers worked
- McCormick Place
- Orange County Convention Center
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- Javits Center
- Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
As listed by Downing Displays. We match briefs on these, and builders confirm when they quote.
Brands they have built for
Client names as listed by Downing Displays on its own site.
Reviews
What reviewers mention
Themes summarised by Exhivo from public reviews on LinkedIn, BBB and Industry Awards.
Questions about Downing Displays
How do I get a quote from Downing Displays?
Fill in the form on this page with your size, show and month. We pass your brief to Downing Displays and up to 4 similar builders, and each one sends an itemised quote.
Where does Downing Displays work?
Downing Displays lists North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific among its service areas, from its base in Cincinnati. This is the builder's own claim.
Can Downing Displays rent me a booth?
Yes. Downing Displays lists booth rental among its services, alongside custom builds, modular systems and portable displays.
Do I have to book after getting a quote?
No. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation to book.