Fifty years is a remarkable milestone for any business. It’s a testament not only to longevity but to resilience, innovation and, above all, the people who make it all possible.
This year, Park Display proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, a journey that began in 1976 with just five exhibition specialists and a shared passion for creating outstanding exhibition experiences. Half a century later, Park Display has grown into a trusted global exhibition stand design and build specialist, delivering around 250 projects every year across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
But while much has changed over the past five decades, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to helping clients stand out.
That commitment continues to be recognised by clients today. As Orla Sinnott, Marketing Manager at IACG, explains:
“Your team worked closely with us from the early planning stages to fully understand our objectives, brand identity, and how the stand needed to function across multiple exhibitions.”
It’s this collaborative approach that has helped Park Display build trusted client relationships for five decades.
Watch Our Story
From archive photos and memorable projects to the people who have shaped Park Display over the years, our anniversary film looks back at the journey that brought us here, and the exciting future still to come.
From Five People to a Global Partner
Park Display’s story began with a small but ambitious team who believed that expertly crafted exhibition stands could help businesses tell their stories and grow.
Throughout the 1980s, that ambition quickly became reality. As demand increased, so did the team, establishing Park Display as an increasingly recognised name within the exhibition industry.
By the 1990s, Park Display had become the trusted exhibition partner for brands across multiple sectors, earning a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, dependable project delivery and creative design.
Growth continued into the new millennium. The move to our purpose-built headquarters in Bicester in 2001 marked another significant chapter, giving us the space to bring every stage of the exhibition process together under one roof, from design and manufacturing to project management, transport and storage.
When David Robinson acquired Park Display in 2005, the business entered another exciting period of growth, investing in facilities, people and long-term client relationships that would shape the company for years to come.
The following decade saw Park Display expand far beyond the UK, delivering exhibition stands across Europe, the Middle East and North America while continuing to strengthen its in-house capabilities and trusted supplier network.
In 2020, Dan Stubbs became Managing Director, bringing over two decades of exhibition industry experience and a clear vision for the future. Rather than simply building exhibition stands, Park Display set out to become a true marketing partner, creating spaces designed not only to impress but to generate meaningful business for clients.
Another defining moment came in 2021, when Park Display became an Employee Ownership Trust, recognising that the company’s greatest asset has always been its people.
Today, fifty years after it all began, that same spirit of collaboration, craftsmanship and customer focus continues to drive everything we do.
The People Behind the Displays
Every successful exhibition stand tells a story, but behind every successful stand is a team of dedicated people who make it happen.
At Park Display, our strength has always been our people. From the first client conversation to the final installation on-site, every department works together with one shared goal: making life easier for our clients while delivering exceptional results.
Leading the business today is Dan Stubbs, known affectionately around the office as The Gaffa, El Presidente or Big Chief. With more than 20 years of exhibition experience, Dan has helped steer Park Display through a period of significant growth. His hands-on leadership style and commitment to clients continue to shape the culture of the business.
Behind the scenes is Ray, our Production Lead and one of Park Display’s longest-serving team members. Having spent more than 30 years with the company, Ray has seen almost every chapter of our story unfold. His knowledge, organisation and calm approach help ensure every project leaves the workshop exactly as it should.
Creativity comes from people like Nick Calloway, our talented designer whose imagination has helped bring countless exhibition concepts to life. Outside of work, Nick is something of a legend too, formerly wrestling under the name Cash Calloway and now pursuing another challenge as he trains to become Britain’s Strongest Exhibition Designer.
Of course, these are just a few of the many people who have contributed to Park Display’s success over the last 50 years. Designers, project managers, workshop specialists, installers, logistics teams and client service professionals have all played their part in building the business we are today.
Built on Relationships
Our story isn’t just about us. It’s about the clients who have trusted us, project after project, year after year.
Many of our relationships have spanned decades, built on reliability, creativity and a genuine understanding of what exhibitions are designed to achieve, helping businesses connect with customers and generate new opportunities.
Those long-term partnerships are built on consistency. June Billings, Tradeshow & Event Project Manager at Steelite International, sums it up simply:
“They’re easy to work with and always deliver.”
As relationships grow, so too does the confidence to push creative boundaries together, resulting in exhibition stands that become more impactful year after year.
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To every client, supplier and partner who has been part of our journey—thank you. Your trust, collaboration and support have helped shape Park Display over the last five decades, and we’re incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved together.
Looking Back Through the Years
From hand-built displays in the 1970s to today’s immersive exhibition environments, the evolution of our work reflects not only changing design trends but also advances in technology, sustainability and visitor engagement.
Each stand tells a story, not just of a brand, but of the people who designed it, built it and brought it to life.
Looking After the Future
As we’ve grown, so has our responsibility.
Sustainability is now a key part of how we work. We actively source materials responsibly wherever possible, create exhibition stands designed for reuse and maintain secure storage facilities that enable clients to maximise the lifespan of their displays.
By bringing design, manufacturing, storage and logistics together at our central Bicester facility, we’re also able to reduce unnecessary transport and minimise waste wherever we can.
It’s a commitment that continues to evolve as we look for new ways to reduce our environmental impact while delivering the highest quality exhibition solutions.
Looking Ahead
Fifty years is an incredible achievement, but we’re far more excited about what’s next.
As exhibitions continue to evolve, so will Park Display.
We’ll continue investing in our people, embracing new technologies, improving sustainability and helping clients create exhibition experiences that don’t simply look impressive; they deliver measurable business results.
That commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in the feedback we receive from clients. Speaking about Park Display’s work at UKIO 2025, Sam Berwick from Fujifilm Healthcare UK said:
“Park Display really understands what we want… Their communication is brilliant, and the build quality is consistently excellent.”
It’s this combination of listening, craftsmanship and innovation that will continue to shape the next chapter of our business.
Our ambition remains as clear today as it was back in 1976: to be the very best exhibition design and build partner we can be.
To everyone who has been part of our journey over the last 50 years; our team, our clients, our suppliers and our friends – thank you!
Here’s to the next chapter.
Happy 50th Anniversary, Park Display
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