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Sho-Link
Your Partner on the Show Floor
Sizes built
10×10 ft, 10×20 ft, 20×20 ft and 40×40+ ft
Venues worked
McCormick Place, Las Vegas Convention Center and Orange County Convention Center
In-house
Build and install
About Sho-Link
Sho-Link Inc. is a nationwide installation and dismantle (I&D) cooperative providing specialized labor for trade shows, museums, corporate environments, and private events. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, the company is unique for its cooperative ownership model, being held by a consortium of independent exhibit houses. Sho-Link operates in over 200 cities across North America, offering a consistent service experience through a vast network of field personnel and regional management teams.
Summary written by Exhivo from Sho-Link's own site.
What they do in-house
Installation & Dismantle
Professional labor for the setup and breakdown of trade show booths and event structures.
- Union and non-union labor management
- Supervised I&D teams
- Pre-show planning and labor estimation
General Service Contractor Services
Full-service management for private events and smaller trade shows acting as the GSC.
- Floor planning
- Drayage and material handling
- Aisle carpeting and signage
Logistics & Transportation
Coordination of exhibit transport between venues and warehouses.
- Show-to-show shipping
- Time-critical delivery management
Storage & Asset Management
Secure storage for exhibit properties between events.
- Inventory tracking
- Maintenance and repair services
Museum & Retail Installations
Permanent and semi-permanent installation of high-end interiors and displays.
- Precision carpentry
- Graphic application
- Long-term project management
Convention centers worked
- McCormick Place
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- Orange County Convention Center
- Javits Center
- Georgia World Congress Center
As listed by Sho-Link. We match briefs on these, and builders confirm when they quote.
Brands they have built for
Client names as listed by Sho-Link on its own site.
Reviews
What reviewers mention
Themes summarised by Exhivo from public reviews on LinkedIn, BBB and Industry Association Directories.
Questions about Sho-Link
How do I get a quote from Sho-Link?
Fill in the form on this page with your size, show and month. We pass your brief to Sho-Link and up to 4 similar builders, and each one sends an itemised quote.
Where does Sho-Link work?
Sho-Link lists United States and Canada among its service areas, from its base in Lake Forest. This is the builder's own claim.
Do I have to book after getting a quote?
No. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation to book.