When you’ve worked with a client for 20 years, it’s more than just a business relationship, it’s a true partnership. As part of Exhibit Studios’ 25th anniversary celebration, we’re shining the spotlight on our long-time collaboration with Phoenix Contact, a global leader in industrial automation and electrical engineering. From repairing mobile showrooms to designing custom trade show displays, we’ve grown and adapted together every step of the way.
A Full-Service Trade Show Program
For two decades, Exhibit Studios has supported Phoenix Contact with a comprehensive trade show exhibit program. We’ve offered them everything from booth design to graphics production and event logistics, including:
- Storage and properties management
- Trade show graphic design and production
- Custom demo boards and interactive pieces
- On-site installation and dismantling (I&D)
- Trade show services coordination and vendor management
- Portable displays
Whether they need a simple portable setup or a large, custom-built booth, we’re their go-to partner for delivering seamless exhibit design and event marketing solutions from start to finish.
The Origin Story
Our partnership kicked off about 20 years ago with a practical request: Phoenix Contact asked us to repair their infomobile, a mobile showroom used to demonstrate their products on the road. From there, the relationship grew organically. As Phoenix Contact expanded their presence at trade shows and industry events, we expanded right along with them, adding services, scale, and creativity to each new challenge. What began with a mobile unit has grown into custom booths, branded lobbies, portable display graphics, and even interactive demo boards.
Then and Now: Evolving Together
Like any long-standing partnership, our collaboration with Phoenix Contact has shifted and evolved over the years. There have been times when we’ve been involved in every aspect of their trade show program, and other times when we’ve stepped in to support just a few key needs.
One constant? We’ve always been there for their trade shows. And the shows themselves have only gotten bigger and more complex. Early on, we were helping with modest booths; now, we’re designing and executing large, custom trade show booths for major industry trade shows and expos like Automate, Cleanpower, RSSI, and Emerson Exchange.
Just recently, we supported them at three different shows, and we’re currently producing more graphics for their portable displays. It’s a dynamic, responsive relationship, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Milestones That Made an Impact
Over the years, there have been several standout projects that reflect just how far we’ve come together:
Mobile Showrooms: Our first project, and still one of the most unique. These rolling demo centers gave Phoenix Contact a way to bring their products directly to their customers.
Custom Lobbies: We’ve helped design branded lobbies that reflect their innovative culture and create a lasting impression on visitors and employees alike.
Automate Booth: One of their largest and most sophisticated exhibits, this 40′ x 60′ custom-built trade show display showcased their latest technologies with bold graphics, interactive displays, and precise messaging.
Each of these projects pushed the boundaries of what we could create together and helped Phoenix Contact stand out in a crowded, competitive industry.
Mike Fink, Co-Owner of Exhibit Studios, recently shared:
“What’s made this partnership with Phoenix Contact so special is the mutual trust and respect we’ve built over the years. We’re not just building booths, we’re building something bigger together. When you’ve worked side by side for two decades, you start to think and move as one team.”
Looking Ahead
With 25 years of Exhibit Studios experience and 20 years of collaboration with Phoenix Contact, we’re not slowing down anytime soon. Trade shows will continue to evolve, and so will the ways companies engage their audiences. Whether that means integrating new technologies, designing sustainable displays, or pushing creative boundaries, we’re excited to see where the next chapter takes us. Thanks, Phoenix Contact, for being such a big part of our journey!
Looking for expert help to build a tailored trade show strategy for your business? Get in touch with our team to explore what’s possible.