What is a Modular Trade Show Display?

Apr 10th 2025

The world of trade show exhibits started with traditional pop up displays and banner stands. Today, though, there are many other types of displays including tension fabrics, backlit displays, and modular displays. Every new innovation has allowed participants at trade shows and exhibitions to become much more creative with their designs while reducing the amount of frustration involved with installing them. Modular exhibits are a great example of this, but what exactly are these trade show displays? We explain the three most important characteristics of these displays below.

Modular Trade Show Displays Can Fit Into Many Spaces

If you are investing in an exhibition, you are likely going to attend more than one trade show. As such, your display needs to be able to fit into spaces of different shapes and sizes. Modular display systems can be configured for a 10’ x 10’ booth space or a 10’ x 20’ booth space. All you have to do is piece it together like the different components are building blocks. Assembling the pieces is extremely easy and dismantling them at the end of a show does not require additional labor or stress.

Modular Trade Show Displays are Portable

The frames of modular trade show displays are lightweight, easy to assemble, and can be packed and stored away safely and easily. Our modular systems also come with their own customizable case and you can ship them from one show to another using UPS. It is important to customize your case, as it can also be incorporated into your display and add to it. While they are portable, you can still include different accessories such as lighting, monitor mounts, counters, and tables. These features allow you to customize your modular display even further.

No Tools Necessary

Modular trade show displays are some of the easiest to assemble and dismantle. They all come with a basic set of instructions and they do not require any power tools, such as drills. Some models may require a small tool, such as a screwdriver, to assemble but this is the most that is necessary. This is one reason modular displays are so portable. Modular displays also sometimes come with panels that are fully pre-assembled. All you have to do when you arrive at a trade show is fit the panels together using connections that you only have to twist to lock.

We Offer High Quality Modular Trade Show Displays

Modular trade show displays have a lot to offer and when choosing one right for your business, you have many options. At ExpoMarketing, our team of experts can provide you with a customizable display that includes only the highest quality graphics and that are very easy to set up and tear down. To learn more about how our displays can add to your trade show space, call us now at (949) 250-3976 or fill out our online form to learn more about your options and to find the one that is right for you.