Shell Scheme for Show Organisers

Every stand walled, fascia'd and ready. Before doors open.

Shell scheme is the foundation exhibitors build on, and the first thing visitors see. We supply, build and strike it across your whole floor plan, so every stand looks consistent and ready, whatever exhibitors add on top.

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Shell scheme exhibition stand build by ONCO
Supply, build and breakdown, managed as part of the show.
2finish levels: standard and premium
4add-ons exhibitors can order directly: graphics, electrics, furniture, flooring
1contractor for shell scheme and space-only stands
1ONCO contact from plan to breakdown
Shell scheme stand detail, graphics and furniture
The Organiser's View

A show floor is only as consistent as its shell scheme.

Shell scheme is the first thing exhibitors build on and the first thing visitors see, before a single graphic or piece of furniture goes in. Get it wrong and gaps, mismatched fascia and late changes show on the floor plan. Get it right and it barely gets a second thought, which is the goal.

01

Set the tone for the whole hall

Consistent walls, fascia and lighting make even a busy floor plan feel considered rather than improvised.

02

Take the admin off your desk

Exhibitors order graphics, electrics, furniture and flooring upgrades directly through us, not through you.

03

Cover both formats

Shell scheme and space-only exhibitors go through the same ONCO team, so you're never juggling separate suppliers depending on what's allocated.

What we take off your plate.

Shell scheme is one part of a busy show build. We manage it alongside the wider programme, so it does not become another disconnected supplier conversation.

01 / Ownership

One team to call

You have a clear ONCO contact for scope, quantities, the build programme and the post-show strike, whatever exhibitors add on top.

02 / Coordination

Built into the wider show

Shell scheme is sequenced with flooring, graphics, electrics and furniture, not dropped in as a separate order.

03 / Support

Fewer requests landing on you

Exhibitors add graphics, power, furniture and flooring directly through ONCO, so most requests never reach your inbox.

Managed Delivery, Plan to Breakdown

Shell scheme managed as part of the show, not as a loose order.

We coordinate supply, build and breakdown while keeping organiser communication, sequencing and ownership clear. You know what's happening, who owns it and what comes next.

01

Confirm the floor plan

We work from your floor plan and stand sizes to confirm shell scheme quantities and layout.

02

Specify finish and extras

Standard or premium finish, fascia detail and any organiser-wide extras are agreed upfront.

03

Confirm scope and deadlines

Stand numbers, finish levels, change dates and exhibitor ordering deadlines are made clear.

04

Build and install

Shell scheme is built and fascia'd ahead of exhibitor move-in, sequenced with flooring, electrics and graphics.

05

Support and breakdown

We support pre-open checks, manage exhibitor add-on requests and handle the full strike after the show.

What's Included

The right shell scheme for each part of the floor plan.

We help organisers balance consistency, appearance and budget across the whole floor, then match the finish to the job: useful recommendations, not a price list lobbed over the fence.

Included as standard

Standard Shell Scheme

Walls, fascia with your event and exhibitor names, and basic lighting for every stand.

  • Full build and breakdown
  • Fascia boards and nameplates
  • Consistent floor-wide finish
  • Basic stand lighting
Upgrade option

Premium Shell Scheme

A heavier, more polished finish for entrances, feature stands and higher-profile areas.

  • Upgraded fascia detail
  • Feature-stand finish
  • Entrances and high-traffic areas
  • Priced per stand
Ordered directly by exhibitors

Exhibitor Add-ons

Graphics, extra electrics, furniture and flooring upgrades exhibitors can add to their own stand.

  • Graphics and branding
  • Extra electrics
  • Furniture hire
  • Flooring and carpet upgrades
Cost Control Without Losing the Floor

One quote for the shell scheme, not one per exhibitor.

We'll help you decide where standard finish is right, where a premium stand genuinely earns its place, and how to keep pricing predictable across the whole floor plan rather than negotiating stand by stand.

01Use standard finish across most of the floor plan.
02Reserve premium finish for entrances, feature stands and sponsor areas.
03Let exhibitors order their own add-ons directly, so extras don't inflate your budget.
04Confirm stand numbers and finish levels early to lock pricing ahead of the show.
You don't need a bespoke stand for every exhibitor. You need a floor that looks considered.
For Your Exhibitors

Add-ons ordered directly, not through you.

Exhibitors can order graphics, extra electrics, furniture and flooring upgrades straight through ONCO, whether they're in shell scheme or building space-only. You keep a consistent floor plan without fielding individual requests.

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1

Graphics & branding

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

2

Electrics & furniture

Extra power, lighting, tables, chairs and storage, ordered in advance or added on-site.

3

Flooring & carpet

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

Common Questions

About exhibition shell scheme.

What's included in ONCO's shell scheme?

Walls, fascia with your event and exhibitor names, and basic lighting for every stand, plus fascia boards and nameplates as standard. Exhibitors can then add graphics, extra electrics, furniture and flooring upgrades directly through us.

What's the difference between standard and premium shell scheme?

Standard shell scheme covers walls, fascia and basic lighting for a clean, consistent show floor. Premium options upgrade the finish for entrances, feature stands and higher-profile areas of the floor plan.

Do exhibitors order their own add-ons?

Yes. Exhibitors can order graphics, extra electrics, furniture and flooring upgrades directly through ONCO, on their own shell scheme stand, so you're not fielding individual requests.

How is shell scheme coordinated with the rest of the show?

Shell scheme is sequenced with flooring, graphics, electrics and furniture as part of the same build programme, with one ONCO contact for scope, timing and installation.

When should we confirm our shell scheme requirements?

As early as possible. Confirming stand numbers, sizes and finish levels early gives more room to plan the build programme and lock pricing ahead of the show.

Let's plan a shell scheme that's ready on day one.

Send us your floor plan, stand numbers and dates. We'll help you set finish levels, coordinate the build and keep exhibitor add-ons off your desk, no pressure, no hard sell, just a conversation.

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