Exhibition specialist secures investment

An exhibition stand specialist has revealed ambitious growth plans after securing a five-figure investment from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE.

Established in 2013, Sheffield-based The Expo People designs and builds exhibition stands for business in the UK and further afield.

It already boasts an impressive client base that spans the US and Europe, and is the preferred supplier for major UK conferences throughout the year. The extra investment will allow the business to expand its team, and its premises.

Company founder and managing director, Paul Tomes, said: “This is a really exciting time for The Expo People. Our latest portfolio of international clients shows that our positive, friendly culture is what our clients want and what they were potentially missing in the past.”

The financial backing from UKSE – a company that focuses on helping businesses in the steel sector  – will allow the business to move into new larger premises in Sheffield later this year and take on an additional two team members to join its sales team.

Tomes added: “2019 was a significant year for us, with record turnover, and a growing number of projects both here in the UK and abroad. However, with demand increasing year-on-year we are now in a position where we need to expand both our premises and our workforce.

“The investment from UKSE will enable us to commit to a long-term lease deal on a new site that will better serve the needs of our growing team and client base.”

Alan Stanley, Regional Executive at UKSE, said: “This is a great success story, The Expo people has an excellent work ethos and clear ambition for growth.

“We are delighted to be investing in a local business that is creating job opportunities and can’t wait to see them further expand their offering both here in the UK and abroad.

“Their achievements to date demonstrate the role that a good distribution hub location can have in securing international success.”

UKSE also provides loan and equity finance of up to £1m to existing companies which are growing, particularly those creating jobs. For further information contact 0800 915 1188.

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