Trade show hanging signs lift your brand above the crowd. On a busy show floor, attendees only see the people and booths closest to them. A custom overhead sign makes your company visible from across the exhibition hall, so visitors can find you from wherever they're standing.
Benchmark Imaging designs and produces custom trade show hanging signs in a range of shapes, sizes and configurations, with fabric graphics printed in-house at our Bensenville facility. We work with exhibitors throughout the Chicago area.
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An overhead sign does a job that floor-level graphics can’t. A well-placed hanging sign helps you:
Key benefits:
Stand out in crowded exhibition halls, where sightlines at eye level are blocked by people and neighboring booths
Make your booth easy to find, so attendees and prospects can locate you quickly
Increase brand visibility from a distance, well before anyone reaches your booth
Our hanging signs use a lightweight aluminum frame covered with a form-fitting fabric pillowcase graphic. The result is a clean, professional look that’s easy to transport and set up.
Graphics are printed in-house on dye-sublimation fabric for sharp detail and rich color, then sewn to specification by our skilled craftsmen so the fit is right every time. You can also print graphics on the inside face of the sign, or add a bottom graphic to cover the opening.
Because the graphic slips over the frame, you can order multiple graphics for one frame and swap them out for different shows. Learn more about replacement graphics.
Every sign we build is made to your artwork and your booth requirements. Choose the shape, size and finish that suit your exhibit.
Custom Shapes and Sizes
Our standard hanging sign shapes are round, square, triangle and ellipse. Need something different? Additional shapes are available on request, and we can size a sign to suit your booth footprint and ceiling restrictions.
| Shape | Available Sizes |
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Round |
2’h,3’h,4’h x 8’,10’,12’ diameter |
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Square |
2’h,3’h,4’h x 8’,10’,12’ diameter |
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Triangle |
2’h,3’h,4’h x 8’,10’,12’ diameter |
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Ellipse |
2’h,3’h,4’h x 8’,10’,12’ diameter |
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Custom |
Made to order |
Round
Square
Triangle
Ellipse
Attendees approach from every direction, so a single-faced sign only works from one side. Multi-faced signs carry your branding on several sides and stay visible from different parts of the hall. For signs with several faces, you can also add motorized rotation so every side is seen regardless of where viewers stand.
Lighting makes branding stand out in a dimly lit hall. Our hanging signs can be back-lit so your colors and logo glow above the show floor. Illuminated fabric is also the technology behind our backlit pop-up displays, so you can carry the same look through your whole booth.same look through your whole booth.
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Hanging signs work with a wide range of exhibit setups:
Inline booths, to add height and presence in a row of similar spaces
Large exhibit spaces, where overhead signage anchors the whole display
Conference and convention displays of any size
Pair a hanging sign with pillowcase displays, custom inline and island displays, or a rental exhibit for a complete booth. Hanging signs also work well outside trade shows, in lobbies, retail spaces and museum exhibits, anywhere you want to add dimension to a room or direct people to something new.
Benchmark Imaging is based in Bensenville, Illinois, and we produce custom trade show hanging signs and trade show booth signs for Chicago-area exhibitors. Our team can:
1. 25+ years in large format printing
2. In-house printing, with graphics sewn to specification by our own craftsmen
3. Custom design: your shape, your size, your artwork
4. Fabric graphics that are lightweight and easy to swap
5. Backlit and multi-faced options for maximum visibility
6. Local service for Chicago-area exhibitors
Printing and sewing under one roof means tighter quality control and faster turnaround than splitting the job between vendors. Our team understands exhibit and display hardware, so your graphics are made to fit it properly.
Pick the shape, size, number of faces and whether you want lighting.
Send your logo, graphics or design requirements. Our team can help with graphic design and layout if you need it, and our digital imaging guidelines cover file specs.
Your custom hanging sign is printed, sewn and assembled in-house.
Tell us your delivery and installation needs. We can help with setup and dismantling, and storage and shipping. Production times approx. 5-6 working days, rush service available.
Common questions regarding our Chicago dye sub fabric production.
Hanging method, typical height limits, and note that convention venues often have their own overhead rigging rules and approval requirements
5-6 working days with rush options available
Pricing depends on the shape, size, number of faces, lighting and graphics. Request a quote with your booth details and we’ll recommend a setup.
Yes. The graphic slips over the frame, so you can order multiple graphics for one frame and swap them out for different shows.
Need a custom hanging sign for your next trade show?
Contact Benchmark Imaging to discuss your booth requirements, sign size, shape, graphics and configuration. We'll help you choose a setup that gets your brand seen.
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