Overview

Blum-Novotest

Custom Rental Inline Exhibit (30′ x 50′ Corner Booth)

Blum-Novotest develops precision measuring and testing technology that manufacturers use to monitor quality and accuracy in machining processes. For IMTS 2026, the company needed a 30′ × 50′ exhibit that reflected the exacting standards of its brand while creating an inviting environment for product demonstrations, conversations, and hospitality.

The custom rental inline corner exhibit combined 16-foot walls, real wood finishes, product demonstration stations, soft seating, a large video display, and integrated hospitality space. Behind the scenes, the exhibit included a behind-the-scenes office/service space with a full-size sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, storage, and workspace to support an active catering program throughout the show. A raised-floor solution allowed plumbing and drainage to run discreetly beneath the exhibit while maintaining a clean, finished appearance on the show floor.

Careful advance planning was especially important. Downing Displays designed the exhibit around lessons from Blum’s previous show experiences, coordinated closely with show-service partners, and tested critical systems before enclosing them within the finished structure. The result was a highly functional exhibit that supported strong traffic throughout IMTS while giving the Blum team confidence that the details behind the experience were being managed as carefully as the elements visitors could see.