Skyline Exhibits, LLC.
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| Industry | Trade show |
| Founded 📆 | 1980 |
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| Headquarters 🏙️ | Eagan, Minnesota, USA |
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Key people | Dave Bouquet (CEO/COO) |
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| 🌐 Website | skyline |
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Skyline Exhibits is a United States-based trade show exhibit designer and manufacturer founded in 1980.[1] Skyline provides exhibit products and services to clients in various industries, with offerings including modular exhibits,[2] rentals, digital engagement tools,[3] and graphic production. The company also offers services such as exhibit design, installation and dismantling, event strategy, measurement, and post-show storage. Skyline operates internationally and works with a network of authorized dealers and partners. The company reports serving over 3,000 brands annually in 35 countries.
History
Skyline Exhibits was founded in 1980 by Gordon Savoie, who turned a portable tent concept into an early form of a pop-up display. The company got its start with the launch of the Mirage in 1984, which had a fiberglass frame.
- 1992: Adopted digital production technology.
- 1995: Began developing island booths and began to use digital manipulation technology, shared only by NASA at the time.
- 1998: Introduced the SkyTruss Foldable truss
- 2002: Introduced the Envoy system.
- 2003: Received the Buyer's Choice Award for its Tube System at the EXHIBITOR Show.[4]
- 2005: Reported 1,200 employees across 142 locations, producing exhibits for shows in 43 countries.
- 2012: Received the Outstanding Corporate Innovator (OCI) Award from the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA).[5]
- 2013: Introduced WindScape,[6] an air-powered exhibit system.
- 2015: Introduced SkyRise.[7]
- 2023: Added digital activations to product lineup.
- 2024: Expanded services to include strategy and measurement, and launched fast-tracked exhibit kits.[8]
- 2025: Marked its 45th anniversary.[9]
- 2025: Skyline Exhibits Named to EXHIBITOR Magazine's FindIt Top 40 Exhibit Producers; Awarded for Creativity and Key Differentiators [10]
- 2025: Launched Exhibit Studio, digital design tool for trade show kits[11]
- 2026: Skyline Exhibits Named to EXHIBITOR Magazine's FindIt Top 40 Exhibit Producers [12]
Products
- Large Exhibits: Custom modular designs for spaces 20' x 20' and larger.
- Inline Exhibits: Systems for standard linear booth sizes (e.g., 10' x 10', 10' x 20').
- Portable Exhibits: Pop-up displays, banner stands, and lightweight backwalls.
- Exhibit Rentals: Modular rental systems available in various configurations.
- Exhibit Kits: Pre-configured kits (e.g., ExhibitGO, ExhibitNow).[13]
- Digital Activations: LED walls, gamification, touchscreens, and tracking systems.
Services
- Exhibit Design and Production: Custom design and fabrication services.
- Show Site Services: Support including logistics, installation, and dismantling.
- Asset Management: Warehousing, repairs, and maintenance through service centers.
- Strategy and Measurement: Tools and services for evaluating trade show performance.
Awards and recognition
- Inc. Magazine Fastest-Growing Companies: 1987, 1988
- Minnesota's Export Achievement Certificate: 2001, 2003
- Buyer's Choice Award (EXHIBITOR Show) for Best New Product: 2003[4]
- Outstanding Corporate Innovator (OCI) Award: 2012[14]
- Gold winner for the Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year, Best in Class: 2014[15]
- EXHIBITOR Magazine FindIt Top 40: 2018–2026[16]
- Creativity and Key Differentiators EXHIBITOR Magazine: 2025[16]
- Event Marketer Fab50: 2025[17]
- MUSE Creative Awards, Platinum winner: 2026[18]
- Bronze Stevie Award, Brand & Experiences – Exhibition Experience: 2026[19]
Global operations
Skyline operates through a network of dealers, resellers, and international partners. As of 2025, the company works with 17 authorized dealers in North America, 9 resellers, and 14 international partners in countries including Australia, Germany, India, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
Patents and innovation
Skyline holds over 100 patents related to exhibit systems.
Educational programs
Skyline offers webinars, blogs, podcasts, and guides focused on exhibitor education, aimed at informing participants about various aspects of trade shows.
Sustainability
Skyline has implemented a sustainability initiative called the R3 approach—Reconfigure, Reuse, Renew—which is intended to reduce material waste. By reconfiguring components, incorporating rental options, and replacing printed collateral with digital alternatives, the approach aims to reduce material waste and promote resource-efficiency. The company also reports recycling efforts at its headquarters:
- 104+ tons of materials recycled in 2025
- 48.2 tons of metal recycled in 2025
References
- ↑ Bretts, Anne (2021-09-07). "Just Sold: Skyline Exhibits, parent consolidate operations". Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ↑ "Check out TradeTec Skyline on Inc.com". Inc.com. Archived from the original on 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ↑ "10 Exhibit Design and Build Trends Seen at EXHIBITORLIVE". Trade Show News Network. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "America's Most Award-Winning New Stand System". www.euroshop-tradefair.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ↑ Staff, Exhibit City News (2014-09-24). "Skyline Exhibits wins Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year » Exhibit City News". Exhibit City News. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ↑ "SKYLINE EXHIBITS WINS MINNESOTA MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR". Meetings + Events. 2014-10-01. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ↑ Skyline (2015-07-13). "Skyline Exhibits Introduces SkyRise Exhibit System - A Flexible System That Requires No Tools". EIN Presswire (Press release). Retrieved 2015-07-13.
- ↑ Skyline (2024-12-12). "Skyline Launches ExhibitNow High-Quality Exhibit Kits for Busy Marketers". EXHIBITOR Magazine (Press release). Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ↑ Skyline (2025-03-19). "EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces its 2025 FindIt Top 40, Honoring the Industry's Top Exhibit Producers". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ↑ Skyline (2025-03-19). "EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces its 2025 FindIt Top 40, Honoring the Industry's Top Exhibit Producers". EXHIBITOR Magazine (Press release). Retrieved 2025-03-19.
- ↑ Skyline (2025-10-29). "Skyline Exhibits Launches Digital Design Tool for Trade Show Booths". EXHIBITOR Magazine (Press release). Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ↑ Skyline (2025-03-19). "EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces its 2026 FindIt Top 40, Honoring the Industry's Top Exhibit Producers". EXHIBITOR Magazine (Press release). Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ Plummer Savas, Lisa (March 13, 2025). "Exhibitor News: Moss, Skyline, and The Expo Group Announce Acquisitions". Trade Show News Network.
- ↑ "Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award". PDMA. 2025.
- ↑ Staff, Exhibit City News (2014-09-24). "Skyline Exhibits wins Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year » Exhibit City News". Exhibit City News. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces its 2026 FindIt Top 40, Honoring the Industry's Top Exhibit Producers". www.exhibitoronline.com. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ↑ "Fab 50 2025". Event Marketer. 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
- ↑ "Two Brands. One Island. One Unmistakable Portfolio Story". MUSE Creative Awards. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- ↑ "Event Category Winners". The American Business Awards. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
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