Shell Scheme Stands: The Ultimate Exhibition Display

What is a shell scheme stand? 

A shell scheme stand is a partition panel structure system that exhibition and event organisers use to create equally spaced pockets of attendees to promote their businesses. The structure is made up of simple poles and walling that create the space, supported with lighting and power to highlight the graphics and messaging. For ease of attendees, they are also installed with a fascia board with the company name and stand number, supported with mapping for customers to navigate the floor with ease. 

Shell schemes are made up with 1m sections for graphics, meaning the space attendees receive will be the same throughout, however some providers may have slightly different layouts and decisions as to how they build their shapes. This is why it’s important to always check and plan ahead what it is you want on your shell scheme as an attendee, and how to maximise the space you have available for shell scheme as an organiser. 

The uniform nature of shell scheme is why it is regarded as one of the best options to offer by organsers, thanks to its ability to be a standalone system that can connect easily to create large quantities of space without the need to drill into the floor spaces, allowing you to simply cover the exhibition centre with carpet and build directly on top.

What are the advantages of a shell structure?

There are several reasons why shell schemes are one of the most popular forms of exhibition stand displays, these are: 

Cheap Structures - A massive benefit for event organisers and event attendees using shell scheme is the cost implication. The spaces are cost-effective for the organisers to create and offer to clients at an affordable rate, meaning more businesses at the event supported with spaces to get in front of their target audience. 

Quick Builds - One major advantage is the ability to create hundreds of spaces in such a short period of time. Their interlocking ability allows you to transform a large space with ease, often allowing a one-day install and de-rig period; allowing organisers to take charge of a space for less days and lower their costs. 

Reliable - The reason that so many exhibition events use shell schemes is simple - they are a reliable solution that can fill spaces with ease and maximise the area. The ability to easily add on elements such as power and lighting means attendees know exactly what to expect from the stand.

What are the disadvantages of a shell structure?

There are a few areas where shell scheme can fall down, but not through the fault of the hardware, but down to how it is used and what the outcomes are:  

Small Space - Whilst shell scheme can be made to any size needed, the traditional shell scheme is made up of 6 2400mm high panels, either 3000mm x 3000mm or 4000 x 2000m to create your space. 

Basic & Uniform - Because of the small space that you have, it is hard for brands to do much within the space, often filling it with a small table and a demonstration in the form of a TV or products, there isn’t much more a brand can do. 

Hard to reuse - The majority of shell schemes use foamex panels velcroed onto the shell scheme wall, because of the size the likelihood is the brands exhibiting won’t take the graphics home, so there is no reusability for future events. 

If any of these issues are concerns for you, the best solution is to use tension fabric displays that can be bespoke to your sizes, resued and break down into lightweight transportable solutions.

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FAQs About Shell Schemes

What is the difference between a shell scheme stand and space only?

A shell scheme exhibition stand is a great option for brands who are looking to display spaces with smaller space requirements or lower-end budgets. A space-only stand is unrestricted, meaning the structure can be bigger and more complex design-wise, along with reusable graphics across other events.

What size is a standard shell scheme stand?