We've been building sustainably since 2018, long before there was an award for it. So when Better Stands came along, we didn't have to change a thing. Since then, 13 of our clients have taken home a Better Stands Award: 8 Gold and 5 Silver. And Bronze? We haven't gotten around to that one yet.
As a Better Stands exhibition stand builder and official member, we give as many components of our stands as possible a second life. Anything we can reuse goes into our own 9,000 m² storage facility in Vaassen until the next trade show.
Better Stands is an international initiative by Net Zero Carbon Events with one mission for the trade show industry: putting an end to disposable exhibition stands.
At participating trade shows, an independent assessor asks the same question about every custom-built stand: what happens when the lights go out? Does it end up in a dumpster, or does it travel on to the next show?
From vitamins to eggs: Pharmavit, Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods, Full Season, Hardeman Egg, Bio Connection, and eight other clients have won a Better Stands Award.
Each has its own story. Some stands get a second life at the next trade show, while others are designed to be as sustainable as possible from floor to ceiling.
Sounds great, winning an award. But you're not exhibiting at a trade show just to collect trophies. So what's actually in it for you, besides another certificate on the wall?
Your award level shows exactly which parts of your stand are reused, from the structure to the flooring. Need more numbers?
The more components of your stand get a second life, the higher you climb. From the main structure all the way down to the planters.
These are the shows where your stand will be assessed. Here are a few to keep on your radar.
A reusable exhibition stand can sometimes require a larger initial investment. By reusing components across multiple shows, you can gradually earn that investment back.
Curious about which booth design fits your trade show goals? Feel free to contact us for advice and an initial concept for your booth design.
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