Why Choose Tecna at Excel London?
We’ve built for the biggest shows at Excel London, including IFE, IAAPA Expo Europe, Brand Licensing Europe, eCommerce Expo, DSEI and London Vet Show.
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End-to-End Exhibition Services
We manage the entire exhibition process, from brief, to design, delivery and installation right through to the end of show dismantle.
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Modular Exhibition Stands
Using our modular framework, we can create sustainable, affordable and reusable exhibition stands, assembled on site by our expert installation team, or we can offer training so you can build by yourself.
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Bespoke Exhibition Stand Design
Our talented in-house creative team work with you to understand your brand and objectives and how we can help to create maximum impact at your event.
We design, deliver and install your bespoke exhibition stand, helping you stand out from the competition at Excel London.
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Hybrid Exhibition Stands
We combine modular and bespoke elements to create an impactful exhibition stand that gives the best of both worlds.
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Dedicated Project Management
We offer a full project management service to coordinate all show planning and logistics, including arranging delivery and installation, venue compliance, health & safety and on-site support.
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Exhibition Logistics
We manage transport of your stand to and from the venue, we can deliver, install and then dismantle your exhibition stand, we also offer storage so your stand can be used time and time again.
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Sustainable Exhibition Solutions
Alongside our reusable systems, we offer sustainability solutions, including carbon reporting and waste reduction.
Our work at Excel London
Technogym at Elevate
Technogym are a long time clients of Tecna, we’ve worked with them for over 10 years building all kinds of spaces for them at Excel London.
Our projects range from 3×3 modular spaces to a show dominating 19x12m brand environment combining both modular and bespoke elements.
The stand featured a hospitality area, a zone to hold seminars, multiple spaces for gym equipment demonstrations, and several TV screens around the stand.
Royal Air Maroc at World Travel Market
For World Travel Market at Excel London, Royal Air Maroc weren’t just looking for a stand, they were looking for an exhibition partner.
We designed and delivered a custom environment that blended storytelling, hospitality and human interaction into a seamless brand journey. Every zone, interaction and journey through the space was designed to encourage conversation, support meaningful data capture and build long-term relationships, all without interrupting the premium experience.
Tecna provided:
- Full custom structure and build
- Graphics, signage and large-format video wall
- Flooring, lighting, furniture and planting
- Integrated technology and AV
- End-to-end project management from concept to show floor
Sigma at The Photography Show
For Sigma, we created a space that told a visual story, supported product engagement and perfectly bridged the gap between their historic identity and what’s coming next.
Tecna blended Japanese gallery aesthetics with a dynamic exhibition layout. An overhead translucent fabric feature provided a sculptural focal point, enhanced with effects lighting to draw attention from across the hall.
Modular and sustainable at its core, the stand used tension-fabric wherever possible – creating a crisp white finish, and a very well performing stand.
Why Experience at Excel London Matters
Exhibiting at Excel London comes with its own set of practical requirements, distinct from any other UK venue.
A contractor’s familiarity with the venue directly affects how smoothly your build runs, from the planning stage through to breakdown. Here’s what that experience actually covers, and why it matters.
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Understanding of venue requirements
Excel has its own set of operational rules: floor loading limits, rigging restrictions, power specifications and access arrangements that vary by hall. A team that has worked in the venue before knows these requirements in advance, rather than encountering them for the first time on-site.
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Installation planning
Careful installation planning accounts for Excel’s specific access points, lift capacities and delivery windows well before build week begins. This reduces the likelihood of delays or last-minute changes once the build is underway.
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Logistics
Getting materials into the venue on schedule depends on understanding how Excel’s loading docks and traffic management operate. Experienced teams plan deliveries around the venue’s processes, rather than applying a generic logistics approach that may not fit.
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Build schedules
Build-up and breakdown windows at Excel are tightly controlled. A schedule that reflects the venue’s actual timings — rather than estimated ones — is less likely to run into conflicts with other exhibitors or venue operations.
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Health & Safety
Excel has specific health and safety expectations for contractors, covering everything from crew inductions to safe lifting practices. Meeting these requirements properly, rather than as a formality, protects both the build team and the wider show.
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Coordination with organisers
Working effectively with show organisers depends on clear communication and an understanding of how issues are typically raised and resolved at the venue. Contractors familiar with Excel are better placed to flag potential issues early and work through them efficiently.
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Experience working within the venue
Repeated experience across multiple builds at Excel means fewer unknowns: how the halls are laid out, how marshalling works, where facilities are located, and how the venue runs day to day.
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Practical knowledge of exhibiting
Beyond the venue itself, there’s a broader understanding of what exhibiting at Excel London involves in practice, for organisers, contractors and exhibiting brands alike. This knowledge helps anticipate issues before they arise, rather than reacting to them once they do.
