About Red Blizzard

Everything your
stand needs,
under one roof

One team, from the first sketch
to the last panel coming down.

Red Blizzard installers fitting timber slat panels and a curved reception counter on an exhibition stand
Who we are

One team,
start to finish

Red Blizzard designs and builds exhibition stands for brands across the UK, Europe and internationally, helping businesses of all sizes make more of their time on the exhibition floor.

From our designers and project managers to the skilled teams involved in manufacturing and installation, we bring together the people and expertise needed to deliver every project.

Good ideas, careful planning and a team that understands what needs to happen at every stage. That is what has helped us build lasting client relationships and deliver award-winning exhibition stands at venues around the world.

One team

Every Stage,
Seamlessly Connected.

From design and manufacture, to logistics, installation and dismantling, every element is carefully coordinated to bring your exhibition stand together.

The original 3D design concept for the McDowell exhibition stand, at the same angle as the finished build
1

Design

Space planning and 3D visuals before anything is built.

Every exhibition stand starts with an understanding of your brand, your objectives and how you want to use the space. We develop the design through detailed 3D visuals, giving you a clear picture of how your stand will look and function.

Red Blizzard joiners building a custom exhibition stand panel in the workshop from technical drawings
2

Manufacture

Carefully manufactured to bring every detail of the design to life.

Every exhibition stand is manufactured to its individual design specifications, with careful consideration given to materials, finishes and construction.

RedSpeed International exhibition stand with large backlit printed graphics, built by Red Blizzard
3

Graphics

Vibrant, professionally produced graphics that make an impression.

High-quality graphics produced to match your approved artwork.

Colours matched to your brand guidelines and artwork proofed before production, ensuring the finished graphics reflect exactly what you have signed off.

Plain unbranded articulated lorry travelling on a UK A road, carrying an exhibition stand between shows
4

Logistics

Transport and logistics, carefully coordinated for every exhibition.

Crated and delivered to the hall on schedule. We handle the transport, the paperwork and the build slots with the venue, so the stand arrives when it should and you are not chasing a third party in the week of the show.

Red Blizzard installers fitting timber slat panels and a curved reception counter on an exhibition stand
5

Install

Experienced teams bringing every element of your stand together.

Bringing every element together with care and precision.

From the first stages of installation to the finishing touches, our teams work to ensure the stand reflects the agreed design and specification.

Articulated lorry at an exhibition centre loading bay with stand flight cases ready to load
6

Storage

Professional storage facilities for stands, graphics and exhibition equipment.

Kept between shows and prepared for the next one. We store the stand in our own facility, check it over after every outing and repair or refresh whatever needs it, so it is ready to go as soon as your next date is confirmed.

The original 3D design concept for the McDowell exhibition stand, at the same angle as the finished build

STAGE 01

Design

Every exhibition stand starts with an understanding of your brand, your objectives and how you want to use the space. We develop the design through detailed 3D visuals, giving you a clear picture of how your stand will look and function.

Credentials that
remove the risk

ESSA Member
NEC Preferred Supplier

Our work has been featured in Exhibition News.

VENUES

Wherever You’re Exhibiting

From Birmingham to Barcelona, London to Amsterdam, Red Blizzard delivers exhibition stands across the UK, Europe and internationally.

The venues below are just a snapshot of where we’ve worked. Our experience extends far beyond the list.

NEC Birmingham, the largest exhibition venue in the UK, where Red Blizzard build exhibition stands

BIRMINGHAM, UK

Twenty connected halls beside Birmingham Airport and the M42, and the largest exhibition venue in the UK. Red Blizzard are the NEC’s preferred supplier.

ExCeL London exhibition centre in the Royal Docks

LONDON, UK

A hundred thousand square metres in the Royal Docks, here most of the biggest London Shows land.

Olympia London, the Grade II listed exhibition hall in Kensington

LONDON, UK

Three historic exhibition halls in West Kensington, famous for their Victorian architecture and impressive glass roofs. A London landmark transformed for a new generation of events.

ACC Liverpool on the waterfront, where Red Blizzard built the Menicon stand for BCLA

LIVERPOOL, UK

A major exhibition and conference destination on Liverpool’s waterfront, combining modern event facilities with views across the Mersey and easy access to the city centre.

Manchester Central, a converted Victorian railway station used as an exhibition venue

MANCHESTER, UK

A former Victorian railway station transformed into a major exhibition venue, with a vast column-free Central Hall and a prime location in Manchester city centre.

SEC Glasgow, the largest exhibition campus in Scotland, on the banks of the Clyde

GLASGOW, UK

Five interconnected exhibition halls covering more than 22,000 square metres on the banks of the River Clyde, forming part of Scotland’s largest purpose-built event campus.

RAI Amsterdam, where Red Blizzard built the RedSpeed International stand for Intertraffic

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Twelve interconnected halls and over 116,000 square metres of event space in southern Amsterdam, with excellent transport links and a long history of hosting international exhibitions.

Messe Frankfurt, one of the largest exhibition grounds in the world

FRANKFURT, GERMANY

Around 400,000 square metres of event space across ten halls, with covered walkways connecting the exhibition buildings. One of Europe’s largest and best-connected trade fair destinations.

Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, host venue of Mobile World Congress

BARCELONA, SPAIN

Eight interconnected halls covering approximately 240,000 square metres, designed by award-winning architect Toyo Ito and located close to Barcelona Airport and the city’s main transport connections.

IFEMA Madrid exhibition centre beside Barajas Airport

MADRID, SPAIN

Thirteen exhibition halls in Madrid’s main trade fair district, with extensive indoor space and excellent connections to the airport, city centre and wider Spanish transport network.

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the main exhibition site inside Paris

PARIS, FRANCE

Around 169,000 square metres of exhibition space in southern Paris, hosting hundreds of events each year with direct metro access and the city centre close by.

Fiera Milano, the principal exhibition venue for design and manufacturing shows in Italy

MILAN, ITALY

Twenty exhibition pavilions covering approximately 345,000 square metres at Rho, just outside Milan. One of Europe’s largest exhibition complexes, with its own railway and metro connections.

Harrogate Convention Centre, a Yorkshire exhibition and conference venue where Red Blizzard build exhibition stands

HARROGATE, UK

A collection of exhibition halls and conference facilities in the heart of Harrogate, surrounded by historic architecture and within walking distance of the town’s hotels and restaurants.

ICC Birmingham, the International Convention Centre in Birmingham city centre

BIRMINGHAM, UK

A landmark conference venue in Birmingham’s Centenary Square, with flexible exhibition spaces and a main hall accommodating 3,000 delegates, right in the heart of the city.

Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire

FARNBOROUGH, UK

20,000 square metres of indoor event space alongside Farnborough Airport, including a vast pillar-free exhibition hall and extensive outdoor space, home to the famous Farnborough International Airshow.

Telford International Centre, a Shropshire exhibition venue

TELFORD, UK

Three interconnected exhibition halls within 15,000 square metres of event space, with direct vehicle access, extensive parking and excellent motorway connections in the heart of Shropshire.

Messe Hannover, one of the largest exhibition grounds in the world

HANOVER, GERMANY

Twenty-four exhibition halls and pavilions covering over 392,000 square metres, making it one of the world’s largest exhibition centres and home to major international trade fairs.

Messe Dusseldorf exhibition centre in Germany

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY

Nineteen exhibition halls covering approximately 262,000 square metres beside the River Rhine, hosting some of the world’s leading industrial and international trade exhibitions.

Messe Berlin exhibition grounds in the German capital

BERLIN, GERMANY

Twenty-seven exhibition halls covering approximately 190,000 square metres in western Berlin, with a distinctive historic entrance and direct connections to the city’s transport network.

Messe Munchen, the Munich trade fair centre

MUNICH, GERMANY

Approximately 200,000 square metres of indoor exhibition space. Hosts internationally significant fairs including bauma, electronica and automatica.

Fira Barcelona Montjuic, the historic exhibition venue at Placa Espanya

BARCELONA, SPAIN

A historic exhibition venue built for the 1929 International Exhibition, with distinctive architecture and flexible event halls overlooking Plaça d’Espanya in the heart of Barcelona.

Paris Nord Villepinte, the largest exhibition centre in France

PARIS, FRANCE

Over 243,000 square metres of exhibition space between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport, making it France’s largest exhibition centre.

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the national exhibition centre in the UAE

ABU DHABI, UAE

Twelve interconnected, column-free exhibition halls close to Abu Dhabi Airport, with extensive indoor and outdoor facilities and a new 10,000 square metre waterfront hall for major events.

Dubai World Trade Centre, the leading exhibition venue in the Middle East

DUBAI, UAE

A major international exhibition complex in central Dubai, with interconnected halls, dedicated freight access and its own metro station, hosting some of the Middle East’s largest trade shows.

Don’t see your venue? We love somewhere new.

Venue photographs via Wikimedia Commons, cropped to fit. © Philip Halling, mattbuck, Thryduulf, Rodhullandemu, Carroll Pierce, Choinowski, Daniel Falke, Olybrius, Goldmund100 and Zarateman, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 4.0 and CC0 1.0.

Questions, answered

The things buyers
ask about us

Red Blizzard brings together more than 35 years of experience in the exhibition and events industry. We work with businesses of all sizes, across a diverse range of sectors, designing and delivering exhibition stands throughout the UK, Europe and internationally.

One project manager, from the first conversation through to the stand coming down. You are not passed between departments and you never have to explain your show twice.

We are an ESSA member and an NEC preferred supplier. We are health and safety accredited and ISO quality assured, and our design work has won many awards.

Regularly at the NEC Birmingham, ExCeL London, Olympia London, ACC Liverpool, Manchester Central and the SEC Glasgow. Across Europe we build at RAI Amsterdam, Messe Frankfurt, Fira de Barcelona, IFEMA Madrid, Paris Porte de Versailles and Fiera Milano.

Once the show closes, we dismantle and remove your stand. If you’re planning to reuse elements for future exhibitions, we’re also happy to provide storage until they’re needed again.

We work with businesses of all sizes, from a first stand through to ongoing programmes across several shows a year.

From healthcare and technology to finance, manufacturing, rail and beyond, we work with brands across a wide variety of industries. Whatever the sector, our focus is on creating exhibition stands that reflect your brand and engage your audience.

Send us the show, the stand space you have booked and roughly what you want it to do. Within five working days we come back with a concept, a 3D visual and a fixed price. There is no charge and no obligation.

Tell us about your project

Ready for your
next show?

Send us the show, the stand space you have booked and roughly what you want it to do. Within five working days we will come back with a concept, a 3D visual and a fixed price. No charge and no obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call 0330 043 6998

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