STOKE-ON-TRENT, UK. September 30th, 2025 – One of the UK’s longest-standing exhibition stand providers is celebrating 44 years in business, marking more than four decades of support for British companies exhibiting at trade shows both at home and abroad.
Founded in 1981, Plus Exhibition Stands began as a small family-run provider of exhibition services and has steadily grown into a trusted national partner. Today, it supports thousands of businesses in making their mark on the trade show floor. From innovative start-ups and ambitious SMEs to established household names, the company has delivered stands and services to organisations across manufacturing, technology, retail, healthcare and professional services.
Exhibitions have long been a cornerstone of business growth, offering unique opportunities for face-to-face connections, product launches and market expansion. Plus Exhibition has been central to this growth, helping companies of all sizes overcome the logistical challenges of exhibiting. By providing modular stand designs and full-service project management, the company has ensured that businesses can continue to access professional, high-impact exhibition opportunities.
“Exhibiting remains one of the most powerful ways for businesses to connect with customers and open new markets,” said Tom Bristow, Managing Director of Plus Exhibition. “Over the past four decades, we have seen how vital trade shows are to British enterprise, and we are proud to have played a part in helping so many companies succeed on the show floor.”
The company’s long-standing commitment to practical, adaptable stand solutions has earned it strong reviews from clients, many of whom return year after year. As the exhibition industry continues to develop, Plus Exhibition has embraced new formats like hybrid events while maintaining its reputation for affordability, reliability and creative design.
This anniversary also highlights the resilience of the UK’s exhibition sector. Over the years, it has faced recessions, rapid technological shifts, and the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet it continues to thrive as a vital platform for commerce.
Exhibitions contribute an estimated £10 billion annually to the UK economy, and remain a powerful driver of growth. Companies like Plus Exhibition continue to play a vital role in sustaining and strengthening that contribution.