Skyline Exhibits
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Trade show exhibits, Exhibit design and manufacturing |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Gordon Savoie |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide (35 countries) |
Key people | Gordon Savoie (founder) |
| Products | Modular exhibit solutions, rental options, digital engagement technologies, graphic production services, exhibit design, installation, event strategy consultation, performance measurement, post-event storage |
Number of employees | 1200 (2005) |
| Website | www |
Skyline Exhibits is a U.S.-headquartered company specializing in the design and manufacture of trade show exhibits, established in 1980. The company delivers modular exhibit solutions, rental options, digital engagement technologies, and graphic production services. Additional offerings include exhibit design, installation, event strategy consultation, performance measurement, and post-event storage. Skyline operates globally through a network of authorized dealers and partners, supporting more than 3,000 brands annually across 35 countries.
History
Gordon Savoie founded Skyline in 1980, with the introduction of the Mirage portable display featuring a fiberglass frame debuting in 1984.
- 1992: Implemented digital production capabilities.
- 1995: Created island booth designs utilizing advanced digital manipulation tools.
- 1998: Debuted the SkyTruss Foldable truss system.
- 2002: Rolled out the Envoy exhibit system.
- 2003: Earned the Buyer's Choice Award for the Tube System at the EXHIBITOR Show.
- 2005: Employed approximately 1,200 personnel across 142 locations, supporting events in 43 countries.
- 2012: Honored with the Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award by PDMA.
- 2013: Introduced WindScape, an air-inflated exhibit solution.
- 2020: Launched the SkyRise product series.
- 2023: Expanded portfolio to include digital activation technologies.
- 2024: Added strategic consulting and measurement services; released expedited exhibit kits.
- 2025: Marked its 45th anniversary milestone.
Products
- Large Exhibits: Custom modular configurations designed for booth spaces measuring 20' x 20' or larger.
- Inline Exhibits: Solutions tailored for standard linear booth dimensions such as 10' x 10' and 10' x 20'.
- Portable Exhibits: Includes pop-up displays, banner stands, and lightweight backwalls.
- Exhibit Rentals: Modular rental options available in diverse layouts.
- Exhibit Kits: Pre-assembled kits including ExhibitGO and ExhibitNow models.
- Digital Activations: Features LED walls, interactive gamification, touchscreen interfaces, and tracking systems.
Services
- Exhibit Design and Production: Tailored design and manufacturing services.
- Show Site Services: Comprehensive logistics, installation, and dismantling assistance.
- Asset Management: Warehousing, repair work, and maintenance provided through service centers.
- Strategy and Measurement: Analytical tools and consulting to assess trade show effectiveness.
Awards and recognition
- Inc. Magazine Fastest-Growing Companies: 1987, 1988
- Minnesota Export Achievement Certificate: Awarded in 2001 and 2003
- Buyer's Choice Award (EXHIBITOR Show) Best New Product: Received in 2003
- Outstanding Corporate Innovator (OCI) Award: Granted in 2012
- Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year, Best in Class (Gold): Achieved in 2014
- EXHIBITOR Magazine FindIt Top 40: Recognized from 2018 through 2025
- Creativity and Key Differentiators (EXHIBITOR Magazine): Awarded in 2025
- Event Marketer Fab50: Honored in 2025
Global operations
Skyline’s international presence is maintained via a network of dealers, resellers, and global partners. By 2025, the company collaborates with nineteen authorized dealers throughout North America, eight resellers domestically, and fourteen international partners located in Australia, Germany, India, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
Patents and innovation
The company holds a portfolio exceeding one hundred patents related to exhibit system technologies.
Educational programs
Skyline offers educational resources such as webinars, blogs, and instructional guides aimed at enhancing exhibitor knowledge on trade show strategies.
Sustainability
Skyline implements its R3 strategy—Reconfigure, Reuse, Renew—to minimize material waste by redesigning parts, providing rental solutions, and substituting printed items with digital formats to improve resource utilization. Additionally, the company highlights notable recycling accomplishments at its main facility, such as diverting 4,215 pounds of soft plastics from landfill and processing 46.1 tons of metal for recycling in 2024.