Tradeshow and Event Signs
Trade shows provide a platform for businesses to showcase their products or services, interact with potential clients, and create brand awareness. A critical aspect of participating in trade shows is ensuring that your business stands out from the competition. This is where PIP comes in.
PIP is a reliable partner that helps you create high-quality signage that effectively represents your brand. We offer a range of signage options such as backdrops, pull-up banners, displays, posters, and more. Our team of experts works quickly and efficiently to ensure that your presentation is top-notch and professional-looking.
We understand that participating in trade shows can be stressful, especially with deadlines looming. That's why we're committed to providing you with the resources you need to succeed. Whether you're planning months in advance or up against a tight deadline, PIP is the partner you can count on to get it done right.
Choose Trade Show Signs That Fit Your Space
A good trade show display should make the most of the space you have. In a compact booth, that may mean using a few well-placed signs without making the area feel crowded. In a larger setup, you have more room to create a branded backdrop and attract attention from the aisle.
The size of the display is only part of the decision. Portability matters, especially if your team travels to several events each year. Retractable banners and pop-up displays can be easier to move and set up, while larger booth displays may be a better fit when you want a more immersive presentation.
From there, think about what visitors will see first and where you want their attention to go next. A backdrop can establish the overall look of the booth, while smaller signs can support specific products, services, or conversations. What works best depends on how much space you have and what you want the display to accomplish.
Your local PIP team can walk you through those choices based on your booth size, event schedule, and how you want visitors to use the space. The right mix of trade show signs and booth displays can support conversations and make the booth easier to navigate.
Design for a Busy Show Floor
Trade show visitors make quick decisions about where to look next, so your signage needs to get your message across quickly. A clear headline, strong contrast, and well-chosen custom graphics can help people understand who you are and what you offer at a glance.
Once they stop at the booth, your signage can provide more detail about your products, services, or offers. A backdrop might carry the main brand message, while smaller signs highlight key features, pricing, promotions, or calls to action. Giving each piece a clear role helps visitors take in the information without making the display feel crowded.
That also means being selective about how much copy you use. Instead of trying to fit every detail into the main display, save supporting information for the signs that need it. PIP can help you decide which messages deserve the most attention and which can play a supporting role.
The design itself should make that hierarchy clear. Brand colors can stay recognizable while still creating enough contrast for headlines and other key information to stand out. Large-format trade show graphics can then carry that same visual approach across the booth, keeping important details prominent without disrupting the overall design.
Plan for Setup, Reuse, and Future Events
A trade show display should be easy for your team to manage from one event to the next. If you attend several shows each year, practical details like portability and storage can have a big impact on how smoothly each one comes together.
If you know you’ll use the display again, it makes sense to plan for that from the start. Some systems allow you to refresh the graphics or adjust the setup for different booth sizes and promotions throughout the year. Choosing adaptable components gives you more flexibility and reduces the need to rebuild the entire setup each time.
Your messaging may also change from show to show. If a promotion or featured product is likely to change, a display that allows certain graphics to be updated may give you more flexibility. More permanent brand elements can stay consistent while event-specific information changes as needed.
Before deciding on a setup, consider the venue requirements. Booth dimensions, hanging restrictions, approved materials, and shipping deadlines may determine which options are practical. Reviewing the requirements early gives you time to adjust the plan before graphics production gets underway.
Your PIP team can factor those practical considerations into the project from the beginning, including booth requirements, timing, and what happens to the materials after the event. That can help you get more use from your investment beyond a single show.
Put PIP’s Trade Show Expertise to Work
A strong trade show display should feel like one complete presentation rather than a collection of unrelated pieces. Bringing the signage, graphics, and booth materials together from concept through completion helps reinforce the same message and brand throughout the space.
You can have the same team involved through artwork, printing, and final preparation. Keeping those steps connected gives you one place to turn when questions or changes come up and makes the project easier to manage.
And the booth may be only part of what you need for the event. Handouts, promotional products, presentation materials, and other branded pieces may all be part of the same event. Working with one resource makes it easier to keep the branding consistent across everything your visitors see and take with them.
Fewer handoffs can make it easier to keep those pieces on the same schedule, giving your team more time to focus on the event itself.
You may be able to reuse some of those materials at future shows with only a few updates. Graphics or messaging can change as your needs evolve, while reusable components can stay in circulation instead of being replaced each time.
With more than 60 years of experience, PIP combines the personal service of a local provider with the resources of a nationwide network. Whether you need a few portable signs or a more involved booth display, you have a partner who can move the project from idea to event-ready materials.
Get Ready for Your Next Trade Show
Give your next event a stronger presence with trade show signs and displays designed around your space, brand, and goals. Your local PIP team can help turn your plans into an event-ready display that represents your business well on the show floor.
Talk with your local PIP team about your signage, artwork, and production needs.
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I’ve been using Pip printing for years. Brittany is always very responsive and helpful. I’ve had invitations, signs and posters and they did my save the date and wedding invitations years ago. They have the best prices and best turn around time. I recommend them to everyone for their printing needs!
Tiffany Baughman
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Robert E. Handley
We had a few difficulties when reordering past jobs, because of mistakes made that I was not aware of. However with a lot of messages Brandi was able to get it on track. And everything was delivered on time. It should be much easier next year. Also Brady your delivery person I give him five stars also, excellent communication. I am very pleased with the final results and all involved.
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We approached Rachel and the PIP team to assist us with a printing project. Rachel asked us a series of questions to understand our needs and then went to work on providing solutions. The team was timely in their delivery of the material and the quality was outstanding.
Nussbaum Transportation
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I worked with Beth F. on a large, unique project that required creativity and patience. She was super easy going throughout the process. I'm looking forward to working with her in the future!
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Dawn Griffith
Beth Fischer has been awesome to work with. She stayed in communication from the quote process throughout printing and delivery. Appreciate her! The final product was just what we were looking for as well. Top notch!
Tyner Galick
Beth was so patient with us, making sure that we had all of our questions answered and options reviewed through our entire project. PIP took our design from Canva and turned it to a beautiful mail piece to send out to our potential clients. PIP is so easy to work with and we can't wait to work with them on our next project!
Alicia Rutherford
UPDATE: The owner reached out and was very sincere and concerned with my issue. I let him know that this speaks volumes about the company, and he made me feel more valued as a customer. I will be working with the company again for my products! Brittany W. was the person who responded to my quote request. When I sent in the quote it was sent with the day my flyers were needed. I was never told that it couldn’t happen in a short time. It was already created by me, I just needed them printed. When I reached out to check on pick up, I didn’t get a response. She finally responded Monday which made it too late because my show was Saturday. I sent an email back saying it was too late and I never received a response or an apology. I will not be using this service going forward.
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I have worked with PIP on several orders, and they have tremendous customer service. They go above and beyond for our company, and we are grateful to have them for printing needs. I am always impressed by their turnaround time and high quality end-products. Highly recommend.
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Ordered new business cards and I provided company motto and logo. PIP graphics designer started with 2 proofs for review. I provided some input and designer provided 2 more proofs. After my input and 48 hours later, a new design for business cards were ready for pickup. Excellent designs and workmanship. Thanks Pip
MJ Schettler
Peoria Promise has had the pleasure of working with Kris Davis and the PIP team for several years now - they always rise to the occasion, exceeding our expectations in creative, timelines and service. We highly recommend PIP for any of your marketing needs.
Elmwood UMC
Our church was in need of a new, updated directory. We have members that want a tangible directory to look at. Working with PIP to print the directory was both easy and timely. I would recommend them to any churches looking to update their directories.
Taylor Serovy
I used PIP for a print project recently at work, everyone I dealt with was friendly, answered all of my questions, and provided a very quick turnaround!
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Chloe Woolbright
I loved working with Beth on my project! Beth was not only super helpful but also amazing with communicating where we were at in each step of my project's process. I really appreciate how proactive Beth was. My project turned out exactly how I envisioned it, and my team and I are over the moon with the final product! Thank you so much, Beth :)
Monte Kenney
Your team is always ready to help out when situations pop up. I had a customer that needed a poster for a graduation party. You got my order done very quick and I was able to deliver in time for the party. The customer was extremely happy I could produce the product so quick.
Nicole Duckworth
We have used PIP a few times for our business (The Popcorn Shoppe) and we always receive exceptional work and service!
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I always receive prompt confirmation of my orders via email, as well as professionalism from the team. I also love how user friendly the site is and how easy it is to place an order.
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Jen Lee
I do a fair amount of business with PIP for work, and they are always very responsive and friendly. The processes to submit projects for printing and to proof projects are very user friendly. You are all much appreciated, thank you!
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Joyce Blumenshine
Really appreciate the assistance from Kris Davis as I was new to U.S. P.O. EDD mailings and the process. She has been a great help and certainly appreciate the work of all your staff in set-up and all who make these projects possible!
Jerrica Thomas
BRITTANY provided excellent service & we were very pleased w/ the expeditious turn around of our company's request.
Penny Marie
The staff was super kind, and patient with me. Only made a small order but they were super nice about it. Will absolutely be back for further projects.
Easterseals Central Illinois
We have used PIP printing for our events and facilities for years. We have asked them to do some pretty crazy things- like giant hanging hexagons, multi-sized foam circles and reprints with less than 24 hours to go. They always come through. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and quick. Their quality is always great, on small and large projects. Thank you PIP!
Gloria Ferguson
Every time I place an order the customer service and attention to detail is exceptional. The turn around time is also great. I usually contact Shealah for my orders and she is always very nice and quick to respond. I prefer working with PIP for our printing needs for this reason.
Ben Howard
Quality products at a fair price. Very easy to place an order. Quick turn around. Highly recommend!
Keith Wresinski
The team is great to work with! Their quotes are always competitive and the communication is very good!
Maggie Chrisman
Brandon and Kris and the entire PIP crew are absolutely fantastic. They have been my "secret weapon" for many years now from an agency setting, to freelance to an in-house designer. They are fast and responsive and always go above and beyond to meet my print needs. There have been too many jobs to count that wouldn't have happened if they hadn't been such an amazing partner. I can't recommend them enough!
Kristy Johns
The team here has been more than willing to help with some of the most last minute projects. They always figure out a way to make it happen and guide us through the process from design to finished project. I am so grateful to have them here in Peoria. Whether it’s short run one time or business essentials that we re- print over and over again, they have always given us the best customer service, and more importantly, the best product at the end.
Teressa Hargrove
Love PIP Printing! I've worked with them for many years and they never disappoint! Everything comes out better than expected and on time. Great customer service too! Rachel has always been my rep and she's saved my butt with rush orders more times than I can count. She's always there and happy to help. She makes me look good. :)
Matt McClain
PIP has been excellent to work with. My direct contact, Rachel, is always available and pays close attention to detail- would highly recommend working with her. Our deadlines are consistently met and the designs created have been great!
Brenda Lee Smith
I work with a non-profit here in Peoria in Early Childhood Education and Care and have been working with Rachel Harsh at PIP for a couple years and she is exceptional in her response to questions, finding unique products, navigating the design process, helping us save money on bulk postage and always going above and beyond to meet our print and marketing needs! I am so thankful to be able to work with someone so talented and professional and appreciate the individual attention from a larger company!
Ella McCombs
FamilyCore is beyond satisfied with the wrap that PIP put on our cargo van. During the editing stage, we were grateful to see the final view of what the final wrapping would look like and allowed us to make needed changes. The staff was professional and performed a quick turnaround on the cargo van. The van looks better than we anticipated, and we are grateful to PIP for our new wrapped van.
Lisa Ullenius
The team at PIP is great to work with, whether you have a finished product for them to produce or need to brainstorm a new project from the ground up. So nice to have a one-stop shop like this in our area. And when I need them to be (and believe me, I've NEEDED them to be) they are FAST! Highly recommend PIP for signs, programs, banners, email campaigns and more.
Janice Hutchens
I needed over 300 Thanksgiving cards for employees at my place of employment and needed them on very short notice. They were not only able to get the cards done in the timeframe given but they also delivered them. We recently had banners and yard signs made at PIP as well and the turnaround was quick and quality was good. I would definitely recommend them.
Jackie Iverson
PIP goes above and beyond to make our printed product look great! Turnaround times for our tight deadlines are always met with satisfaction. PIP is always has ideas for creating unique print pieces and helpful in getting our final product to be exactly what we want.
Theresa Strong
PIP always does a top notch job. Fast and high quality!
Heartland Health Services
Brandon has been super to work with and very professional. During the 2020 COVID crisis he was able to get projects processed timely. Whenever we need creative feedback he provides options. His creative team is wonderful and helpful. Thank you for the Marketing team of Heartland Health Services.
Brandon Hayes
PIP has been our go to for printing. They are reliable and have helped us out in tough situations numerous times. Thankful for their work and appreciate the partnership we have with them!
Gwyn Whitacre
Great Experience. We have gotten items printed previously. Always courteous and professional. Our order was ready sooner than I was expecting.
Karen Kepple
The quality and customer service always go above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend PIP for all your marketing needs!
Christine Karpowicz
Working with PIP was wonderful. I had the pleasure of collaborating with Brittany who was able to respond in a timely fashion and provided estimates of cost and completion dates. The cost was reasonable and the project was completed before the due date! All of the staff I interacted with were helpful, professional and had a smile in their voice (NICE!!)! Thanks for helping me with my display boards!
Dave Reams
Had a great experience with Rachel to get a sign for our new location. Highly recommend!
Lauren Freehill
Love working with this team! They are always happy to accommodate and super responsive
Doug Williams
Thanks for the quick turnaround on my business printing needs. I appreciate you guys
Courtney Kamm
As a small business, I have truly appreciated PIP's willingness to serve me and my customers. They have been great to work with. I know when I send a job it will be taken care of, in good quality and on time! Their customer service has been great.
Courtney Kamm
As a small business, I have truly appreciated PIP's willingness to serve me and my customers. They have been great to work with. I know when I send a job it will be taken care of, in good quality and on time! Their customer service has been great.
PIP Peoria
Peoria, IL 61615-1821
Business Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- Phone number: 309-691-6500
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