Have you ever stopped to think about all the logistics involved in getting all the participants stalls prepared for any exhibition? If you take a peek behind the scenes the best way to describe what is going on is ‘organised chaos’. You have a combination of exhibition couriers who seem to be quietly getting on with the task at hand, and a multitude of exhibitors who have decided to prepare their exhibition stalls themselves and who, unfortunately, don’t know the protocols or their way around behind the exhibition area.
Unfortunately, you can’t just turn up when you feel like it in advance of the exhibition, park where you want at the exhibition centre, and set up your stall wherever you want. Major exhibitions are like military operations, and everything is closely supervised and coordinated. Here at Distrbusha we are used to all the systems and procedures at all the major exhibition halls, conference centres, arenas and hotel complexes throughout the UK, so for us, it is a simple and straightforward task.
Employing an event and exhibition courier service like Distribusha means you can sit back, relax, and turn up on the day or days of the exhibition fresh and prepared to promote your products or services, rather than be already stressed out from the challenges presented the previous day or two before you’ve even stepped on your stand.
The Distribusha Courier Service for Businesses
How it works:
- Contact us to discuss your requirements – whether it is the delivery of promotional material to an exhibition centre, or the collection, and delivery of a complete trade stand.
- We can also advise if we are able to include a light assembly and disassembly service or if, for substantial exhibition stands, you will need to book a skilled construction team.
- In the event it is a stand you require transporting, we will visit you to discuss exactly what is needed, assess what vehicle(s) that will be require for the transport and how many members of the Distribusha team (up to a maximum of three) will be required for unloading and loading of the exhibition materials, and if a light assembly service will be required.
- We can also provide same-day erection, wait and return for smaller exhibition stands.
- We are happy to work on the layout and light construction of an exhibition stand/display under the supervision of a member of your staff if you feel it would be beneficial.
- Providing there are no major changes to the exhibition stand or volume of materials that will require transportation and possible erection, for future events all you will need to do is contact us in advance and book a time for collection and return of your exhibition materials.
Here at Distribusha we don’t believe in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to providing exhibition courier services. We appreciate each and every one of you has varied and varying demands, and it is our role to provide a bespoke service that precisely meets all your needs.
To help you get a better understanding and feel for how Distribusha can help you if you have an event at the Birmingham NEC or at any other trade show venue, below we have included a ‘case study’ for one of our existing clients.
📦 Distribusha Case Study: Exhibition Delivery for Vatech at the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
Client: Vatech UK
Event: British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show
Location: NEC Birmingham
Date: 16–17 May 2025
Service Provided: Exhibition Courier – Delivery, Setup Support, and Return of X-Ray Dental Machines
🏁 The Challenge
Vatech, a global leader in dental imaging systems, needed a logistics partner to manage the end-to-end handling of five X-ray dental machines for their stand at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show at NEC Birmingham.
These high-value machines required delicate handling and had to be delivered within a tight time window, rolled into the venue on custom-made skates (dollies), unpacked, and readied for installation. After the exhibition, the units needed to be repacked and returned safely to the warehouse — but with NEC weekend restrictions in place, the return had to happen during the following week.
🚛 Our Solution
Distribusha provided a specialist courier service built around Vatech’s technical and scheduling requirements:
- Delivered five X-ray machines using a Luton van with a tail lift, allowing for safe and controlled loading and unloading of heavy, sensitive equipment.
- Used tailor-made skates to roll equipment directly into the NEC without the need for lifting or tilting.
- Assisted with unpacking and positioning, working in coordination with the Vatech team to ensure each unit was in place and ready for setup.
- Returned to the venue after the show to repack and collect the machines, then delivered them back to Vatech’s warehouse during weekday hours due to restricted weekend access.
✅ The Result
- All five machines were delivered on time, handled with care, and positioned with no damage or delays.
- Vatech’s stand was fully set up and operational ahead of schedule.
- Post-show collection and return were executed efficiently, avoiding unnecessary delays or costs.
- Distribusha demonstrated flexibility, attention to detail, and full understanding of the technical and logistical requirements of medical equipment transport.
💡 Key Takeaways
Exhibition logistics demand more than just transport — they require precision, timing, and hands-on support. This project highlights Distribusha’s expertise in delivering for technical and medical clients under real-world exhibition constraints, including:
- Transporting sensitive, high-value medical equipment
- Managing tight delivery windows and venue restrictions
- Providing support for setup and post-event returns
- Operating with appropriate vehicles like Luton vans with tail lifts for efficient handling
Whether you’re exhibiting at NEC, ExCeL, or anywhere across the UK, Distribusha gets your equipment where it needs to be — safely, punctually, and with expert care.
Ready to streamline your delivery operations with Distribusha’s Exhibition Courier Service? Get in touch with us today and we’ll be glad to talk further about how we can help you.
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