Exhibit installation and dismantling (I&D)
Contractors that supply skilled crews to install and dismantle trade show exhibits, often for stand builders and exhibitors who are not based near the venue.
When you need an I&D contractor
If your stand builder is not based near the show, or you ship a stand you own, you need a crew at the venue to build it and take it down. Installation and dismantling (I&D) contractors supply that labour and a supervisor, and work from your drawings. In some US venues labour rules decide who may do certain work, so the exhibitor manual and the official contractor for the show are the first things to check.
What to agree in advance
- Drawings, a packing list and photos of the stand fully built.
- The crew size, the hours and the rates for overtime.
- Who orders electrics, rigging and forklifts from the venue.
How we list companies
Every company here was checked on its own website and, for most, in the member directory of IFES, the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services. We record where it is based and which services it offers, with the date we last checked. Listings are free. If you run one of these companies, you can claim your listing to update it, or ask for a correction.
Compare suppliers in the Installation and dismantling sector at a glance
| Supplier | Based in | Services | Founded | Memberships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willwork | Boston, United States | Exhibit installation and dismantling, Audio visual equipment rental, LED walls and lighting and 7 more | 1987 | IFES company member |
| Coastal International | San Francisco, United States | Installation and dismantling (I&D) labour, Trade show exhibit installation, Private and corporate event installation and 6 more | 1984 | IFES company member, ESCA, EDPA |
| LABOR-INC | Toronto, Canada | Exhibit and event installation and dismantling, Specialty installation crews, Program and project management support and 5 more | IFES company member |
You compare what each business publishes, side by side. An empty cell means we have not found that detail published.
Questions about Installation and dismantling
How many listings are there for Installation and dismantling?
You can compare 3 listings here: 3 suppliers.
Which towns and cities have the most listings in the Installation and dismantling sector?
Boston (1), San Francisco (1), Toronto (1).
Which countries are the listings in the Installation and dismantling sector based in?
United States (2), Canada (1).
Which suppliers in the Installation and dismantling sector list memberships or certifications?
Willwork (IFES company member); Coastal International (IFES company member, ESCA, EDPA); LABOR-INC (IFES company member).
Which is the longest-established of the suppliers in the Installation and dismantling sector?
Coastal International, founded in 1984, among the 2 here that publish a founding year.
You can check every answer against the 3 listings in this section: each one is worked out from what they publish.