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Top Trade Show Setup Challenges and How to Prevent Them

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 A well-executed trade show setup can position your brand for visibility, connection, and success. But without careful planning, even seasoned exhibitors can face setbacks that reduce the effectiveness of their presentation. From delayed deliveries to labor complications, the installation process is often where things go wrong—and fast. Whether you're managing a small exhibit or coordinating a large-scale custom booth, understanding common setup pitfalls can help you avoid costly delays and deliver a seamless experience. Below, we cover the most frequent challenges in installation & dismantling , and how you can overcome them with the right strategy. Late Deliveries and Incomplete Materials Few things can disrupt a setup timeline faster than booth components that are late or missing. Even a single delayed shipment of signage or hardware can derail your schedule and add stress during the critical hours before a show. How to prevent it: Create a detailed inventory checklist f...

Trade Show Set Up: Why Professional Execution Matters for Event Success

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 Trade shows are a valuable opportunity for businesses to showcase products, build industry connections, and leave lasting impressions. But behind every successful exhibit is a carefully planned and expertly executed trade show set up . When every detail matters — from signage to lighting — partnering with professionals can directly influence your event outcomes. The Complexity Behind a Simple Booth What may appear to be a straightforward booth is often the result of meticulous planning. From transporting components to assembling custom displays, executing a flawless trade show presentation is no small feat. Missteps in setup can delay your timeline or compromise safety and compliance. That’s where expert installation and dismantling services come in — they minimize disruptions, prevent costly errors, and help you maintain a polished, professional image. How Installation and Dismantling Services Add Value Choosing professional installation and dismantling services not on...

What Is Trade Show Services?

All services accessible at the exhibition site are included in the trade show services. Show management is usually handled by contractors. They allow firms to show off their wares, provide information, and discuss industry trends in a customized setting. Event management hires a union or non-union labour outfit to set up and tear down the show (I&D). A trade show is an event that brings participants of a specific industry together to display, demonstrate, and discuss their latest products and services. Major trade exhibitions are usually held in larger cities' convention facilities and last several days.  Local trade shows may be held at a local arena or hotel and allow businesses in the area to connect with prospects. No matter the size of your company, we treat you like our only account by assigning an account manager to you. Not only do you have direct contact with this person at the office, but also, we provide cell phone numbers in case of emergency. Trade shows are truly...

Serving Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Surrounding Areas

  TIS provides  trade show services  in many different areas for the trade and consumer show industry. We offer  trade show set up  for your booth or kiosk as well as event, so you can provide the best experience possible to your visitors. Our trade show includes professional, multilingual people who have all the required skill sets to make your show a success. Read more

Installation Portfolio

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  We are proud to present some sample installations out of the vast collection of event booths, displays, and exhibits that we’ve had the privilege of handling over close to four decades in the trade show industry. Our experienced installers have the knowledge, tools, and skills to plan, install, and dismantle any trade show booths or displays in a time-sensitive and efficient manner. Pop-up Display Making it even easier for you TIS installs  100 to 200 pop-up or portable displays per year. Our added value is that our clients can ship their display directly to the TIS warehouse from where our installers will transport it, and all associated materials, to the trade show site and back to our warehouse for return shipment after the show.  This eliminates the possibility of lost or delayed display materials. Read more about Installation Portfolio

Trade Show Set Up Including Installation and Dismantling

  Trade show set up, installation and dismantling services Trade show set up services in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and surrounding areas. Your trade show begins before you greet your first visitor and ends long after the doors are shut. We want you to concentrate on what goes on in between and let us handle the rest. TIS professional and experienced trade show set up and display installers will ensure punctual installation and dismantling of your show or booth. Offering close to four decades of experience in trade show set ups, TIS qualified installers will assist you in installing, dismantling, and packing your exhibit, festival, promotional event or special project, no matter the size or complexity. Rely on our seasoned experts to give you peace of mind and the freedom to focus on your clients. Over the years, we had the great pleasure to help create unique trade show set up installations for some of the worlds biggest brands including  Samsung, Virgin, Hershey’s, Porsch...

The Most Trusted Event Staffing Agency

  Event Staffing Agency TIS opened its trade and consumer show services division in 1978. Over the last four decades, TIS Show Services developed into the leading supplier of specialized event staffing services for the trade and consumer show industry in   Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, and surrounding areas .