Display Stand Hire

Hire display stands, brochure stands, lecterns and exhibition counters for trade shows, launches, conferences and speaker stages.


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Display furniture helps guests find information, products and speakers without cluttering the stand or stage. Expo Hire hires literature stands with A4 pockets, brochure stands, gridwall display panels, exhibition counters and presentation lecterns for trade shows, product launches, conferences and corporate events.

See also Chair Hire, Table Hire, Sofa Hire, Stool Hire, Bar Furniture Hire, Bean Bag Hire, Display Stand Hire, Event Accessories Hire, Garden Games Hire, LED Furniture Hire, Office Furniture Hire and Outdoor Furniture Hire.


Why hire from Expo Hire

  • The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Morning and afternoon windows available every day of the year.
  • Live GPS tracking on every delivery and collection. SMS ETA sent on delivery morning — track your driver in real time.
  • Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. Stock and logistics confirmed at booking — no substitutions on the day.
  • No security deposit on any order. No damage deposit held — ever.
  • Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental breakages covered at no extra charge.
  • 11 regional depots across England and Wales. Nearest depot routes your order automatically.

How to choose the right display piece for the job

You should start with the material you need to show. A literature stand or brochure stand suits flyers, rate cards, delegate packs and one-sheet handouts because guests can pick the document without leaning across the stand. A gridwall panel suits hanging products, samples, graphics and lightweight display pieces because the team can build a vertical surface without a permanent wall. An exhibition counter gives you one working point for registration, product demo or badge issue. A lectern gives a speaker one fixed presentation point and keeps notes, clickers and water in one place.

These pieces also shape traffic. A brochure stand near the stand edge can pull passing visitors into the space. A counter near the front line can collect leads and hold scanners without blocking the aisle. A lectern on stage gives the speaker a clear focal point and can sit with conference chairs, whiteboards or AV equipment in a training room. If you are designing a full exhibition stand, combine display items with stools, tables and sofas so the information point and the meeting point sit together.

You should also think about stock weight and refill speed. If the event expects heavy brochure take-up, place the literature stand where staff can refill it from behind the stand or from a nearby store. If the stand uses samples rather than paper, use the counter or gridwall where staff can keep the display tidy through the day.


Where display hire works best

Trade shows use brochure stands and exhibition counters on most stands because they keep printed material upright and easy to reach. Product launches use gridwall panels and counters where the team needs product storytelling and hands-on demos in one space. Conferences use lecterns for keynote sessions, training rooms and internal town halls where the speaker needs a clear speaking position.

If the event needs queue control or red-carpet presentation around the entrance, add pieces from Event Accessories Hire. If the stand needs a stronger evening look, add lit counters or tables from LED Furniture Hire.


Frequently asked questions

Which display stand suits brochures and flyers?

A literature stand or brochure stand suits brochures, flyers and delegate packs because guests can pick documents without blocking the stand.

What is a gridwall panel best for?

A gridwall panel suits hanging products, samples, graphics and lightweight display pieces where you need a vertical display surface.

Why hire a lectern for a conference?

A lectern gives the speaker one clear presentation point and keeps notes, water and clickers in reach during the session.

Can I build an exhibition stand with display and seating together?

Yes. Many exhibitors pair counters and brochure stands with stools, poseur tables or sofas so the stand can handle both display and meetings.

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