For Exhibitors

Shell scheme. Space-only. Built right, either way.

Whichever format your show gives you, we handle the practical bit: design, supply, build and breakdown, on time and on budget, under one contract.

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One contractor for both formats, so you're never juggling separate suppliers depending on what your show allocates you. Whether you've been given a shell scheme space or booked space-only, the questions are the same: what's included, what do you need to add, and who's building it. We answer those below, then handle the delivery either way.

60+
Years of combined industry knowledge, from shell scheme to full builds
UK & EU
Show delivery coverage
Family Owned
We're invested in your show, because it's our name on it
Know Your Format

Two ways exhibition space comes packaged.

Most shows offer one or both. Here's what each means for you, and what ONCO adds.

Provided by your organiser

Shell scheme

Walls, fascia and basic lighting, already up when you arrive. It's the quicker, more cost-effective route: you add what makes it yours.

  • Graphics, branding and signage
  • Extra electrics, lighting and sockets
  • Furniture, flooring and carpet upgrades
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Built from a blank floor

Space-only

A bare patch of floor and a free hand. It costs more and needs a longer lead time, but the stand is entirely yours, designed and built to brief.

  • Design proposal with visuals and transparent pricing
  • Full structure, build and install, managed end to end
  • One project lead, from brief to breakdown
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How We Build It

From your brief to a stand that's ready on time.

The same four-stage process, whichever format you're working with.

Brief & format check

Understand your stand
You see: your format confirmed, your requirements captured, nothing assumed.
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Design & quote

Visuals & transparent pricing
You see: a proposal you can picture and a price you can sign off, before you commit to anything.

Build & install

Ready before doors open
You see: your stand built and ready, well ahead of your show's opening time.
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On-site support & breakdown

Through the show, and after
You see: a team on hand during the show, and a clean, fast breakdown once it closes.
What's Included

Everything a stand needs, under one contract.

Order as much or as little as your format calls for, all through the same team.

Graphics & branding

Printed panels, signage and wraps that make a shell scheme, or a bespoke build, unmistakably yours.

Electrics

Socket outlets, lighting and additional power for your stand, ordered in advance or added on-site.

Furniture hire

Tables, chairs, counters and storage from our full range, delivered and set up ready to use.

Flooring & carpet

Standard or bespoke colour changes, laid and finished before you arrive.

Design proposal & pricing

For space-only builds: visuals and a transparent quote before anything is built.

On-site project lead

One point of contact for questions and changes, from build morning to breakdown.

“We utilised ONCO for the first time in November 2024, and from start to finish, they were exceptional. The service and materials were excellent, and we look forward to collaborating with them again this year for the Asian-Jewish Business Network Annual Flagship event on the 17th of November.”

Russell Bahar · Founder, Asian Jewish Business Network & Director, Spring Ad Con

Common Questions

About shell scheme & space-only.

What's the difference between shell scheme and space-only?

Shell scheme gives you walls, fascia and basic lighting supplied by the organiser as a starting point, ready for you to add graphics, furniture and electrics. Space-only is a blank floor space: you, or ONCO on your behalf, design and build the entire structure from scratch.

Which format is right for me?

If you want a straightforward, cost-effective presence and your organiser offers shell scheme, that's usually the simpler route. If you want a fully bespoke, branded stand that stands out, space-only gives you that freedom, at a higher cost and with more lead time.

Can I just order add-ons for my allocated shell scheme?

Yes. Most exhibitors only need to add graphics, extra electrics, furniture or a carpet upgrade to their allocated shell scheme, and that's a quick order through us.

Does ONCO handle full custom, space-only builds too?

Yes, end to end: a design proposal, the build itself, an on-site team for the show, and breakdown afterwards, all through one contract and one project lead.

How far in advance should I book?

As soon as you know your format and stand size. Space-only builds need longer lead times for design and sign-off; shell scheme add-ons can often be turned around closer to the show, but earlier is always easier.

Whichever format you've got, we'll make it work.

Tell us your stand size and format, and we'll tell you exactly what it takes: no guesswork, no surprise costs. No pressure, no hard sell, just a conversation.

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