Tariff-Driven Price Increases Coming – What It Means for Exhibitors and the Trade Show Industry
Starting June 10, 2025, an average of approx. 8.5% price increase will be applied to many trade show hardware and graphic products sold by APG Exhibits. This adjustment reflects tariff increases issued by the U.S. government, which now imposes 30% to 55% duties on imported goods from China—a source for a substantial portion of portable display materials.
Why Are Prices Increasing?
Leading manufacturers have officially notified us of pricing adjustments in response to these tariff changes. While they’ve absorbed costs over the past several months, they, and in turn APG Exhibits, are now required to pass a portion of these increases on to customers.
Key Price Adjustment Details:
- Effective Date: June 10, 2025
- Increase Amount: approx. +8.5% on select products
- Exceptions: Certain products may remain the same based on the source of the display, hardware, materials, etc.
New Monthly Sales and Promotions to Help You Save:
Monthly Sales are already in place to help lighten the impact on exhibitors. APG Exhibits offers 10–15% savings on select products every month, allowing you to maximize value while managing your budget. These promotions are especially helpful as you prepare for the busy summer show season and outdoor events.
What Exhibitors Should Do Now:
- Plan and order ahead! Buy your displays now for upcoming shows through the end of the year and lock in current pricing. Most quotes are valid for 30 days—finalize yours before the June 10 increase.”
- Confirm pending orders – APG Exhibits will be closing sales orders over 30 days old by June 11.
- Think ahead and SAVE! – We’ll help save you on any new orders before the price increases take place.
SHOP NOW AND SAVE
How APG Exhibits is Supporting You:
We are collaborating daily with our suppliers and exploring options to minimize long-term tariff exposure. This means more rental-friendly options to lower the cost of ownership, exciting new products made with locally-sourced and eco-friendly materials, monthly sales and discount offers and much more.
- Monthly Sales are already in place to help lighten the impact on exhibitors. 10-15% savings on select products monthly.
- Increased U.S.-based production of fabric and modular displays
- LOW PRICE GUARANTEE – APG Exhibits has always offered our lowest price and best service guarantee. Find a better price and we will match or beat it!
- New rental and storage solutions launching this summer
- Continued expansion of affordable display kits
We value our role as your strategic partner in event success. Let us help you plan around these changes to maintain budget efficiency and exhibit impact.
