What custom fabrication covers
- Custom exhibit structures: walls, towers, arches, counters, and kiosks.
- Branded event builds: sponsor lounges, stage sets, photo walls, and activations for resort ballrooms.
- Retail and casino fixtures: displays, signage, and millwork for showrooms and pop-up shops.
- Prototypes and one-off pieces that combine wood, metal, acrylic, foam, and printed graphics.
Processes under one roof
Most full-service Las Vegas exhibit houses combine design, CNC routing, metalwork, paint and finishing, large-format printing, and installation. Fewer hand-offs means fewer surprises at move-in. Smaller specialty shops often do one process very well, such as metal, foam carving, or 3D printing, and work as subcontractors.
Plan around the show calendar
Shop capacity tightens before the biggest shows. Leave extra lead time ahead of CES in January, NAB in April, and SEMA in early November. For a new custom build, start design at least 8 to 12 weeks before the show, and earlier if engineering or fire review is needed.
Where the shops are
Fabrication shops cluster in the industrial areas west of I-15 between the Strip and Spring Valley, in North Las Vegas along I-15 and near the Apex Industrial Park, and in Henderson. Shops close to the Strip can make last-minute fixes during move-in.
What to ask a shop
- Can I see built work similar in size and materials to mine?
- Which processes are done in house and which are subcontracted?
- Who handles drawings, engineering, and fire-retardant certificates?
- Will you store, maintain, and reuse the exhibit after the show?
- What is included: shipping, installation, dismantle, and storage?
Questions
How long does custom fabrication take?
Simple pieces can take two to four weeks. A full custom exhibit usually needs 8 to 12 weeks from approved design, longer before peak shows.
Can I rent custom pieces instead of buying?
Yes. Many exhibit houses build custom graphics and counters onto a rental structure, which costs less than a full custom build and avoids storage.