Downing Displays Issue 01 • Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Trade Show Trends & Takeaways Notable industry news and ideas worth knowing Greg Ward President & COO, Downing Displays Welcome to the first issue of our monthly digest on what’s happening
Trade Show Trends & Takeaways: Issue 1 – October 2026
Warehouse & Exhibit Booth Staging Facility Tour 2026
140,000-Square-Foot Facility Supports Customer Trade Show Programs Downing Displays’ 140,000-square-foot headquarters in Milford, Ohio, brings exhibit storage, fabrication, staging, planning, and program management together in one facility. Take a three-minute aerial tour to see custom exhibits being prepared for IMTS
Do’s and Don’ts of a Memorable Trade Show Exhibit
Walking the trade show floor, you can often tell the difference between a well-thought-out exhibit booth and one that’s been hastily planned. In this podcast, Mike Scherer, President of Downing Displays, explains attracting people means creating a memorable experience. Creating