Tip of the Week #20 - The Rising Popularity of Aluminium in Exhibition Stands

Aluminium is fast becoming one of the most popular materials used in the design and construction of exhibition stands, and there are good reasons for this trend. It’s an excellent material because it’s strong and light, and has a durable surface that resists wear once anodised. It also weighs considerably less than materials like wood, which will reduce the cost of handling, labour and freight for exhibitors.

If you want a custom designed trade show exhibit, aluminium extrusions are a great material to use because you can use them over and over again. Stands built with aluminium frames tend to be modular in design, which means that they can be modified and fit together in a number of ways. The ability to adapt and change the way parts are fitted together will eliminate the need to build an entirely new stand for every event.

Aluminium extrusions are now not only used as the actual framework for a booth, but stand designers are also including them as a visible design element. Unique shapes and powder coating can transform an extrusion into a more aesthetically pleasing product. The variety of angles, curves and accessories are now so extensive that even exhibitors running on a tight budget can have a custom designed stand. And if their budget ever increase, more extrusions can be added to an existing booth to make a bigger stand. 

Aluminium extrusions provide an ideal framework for fabric graphics, which has become the material of choice for those who want a dynamic presence at exhibitions, but reduced weight and cost. Some producers of aluminium frames also allow hard panels such as laminates to be mounted in the frames with Velcro, which opens up even more design options.

If you’re looking to purchase a custom design booth, a modular stand with aluminium components is an ideal solution and will serve your exhibition needs for many years. Not only do they look great, but their smooth clean surfaces and edges will clearly make your exhibit stand out on the show floor.

At Expocentric we build our stands using aluminium extrusions Aluvision, which comes from Belgium. Head over to our Facebook page or company website at www.expocentric.com.au to look at some of the amazing stands we've done in the past using Aluvision.