Shell Scheme
Shell Scheme Stand Upgrade in Pakistan: Shell Scheme vs Custom Stall
Many Pakistani trade shows hand you a ready-made shell stand. Here is what that package usually includes, how to make it look like your brand, and when to build a custom stall instead.
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The basics
What Is a Shell Scheme Stand?
A shell scheme is a stand that the organiser builds for you: a fixed set of partition walls, a fascia board with your company name and a few basic fittings. You pay the organiser for the space and the package together, and you arrive with your products and staff. The alternative is “raw” or bare space, where you bring your own custom exhibition stall design and build from the floor up.
Packages differ from show to show, so always read the exhibitor manual. As an example, a TDAP participation form for a 2025 show at Expo Centre Lahore lists a shell scheme package with a fascia board carrying the company name and logo, partition wall panelling, lighting, carpeting, an information desk with a chair, one round table with two chairs and a waste bin. A 2024 TDAP exhibitor manual for a Karachi show describes a shell stall with a 4 m back wall, 3 m side walls and a standard height of 3 m. Treat these as examples of what to expect, not a guarantee for your show.
Compare
Shell Scheme vs Upgraded Shell vs Custom vs Modular
| Option | What you get | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell scheme as supplied | Organiser walls, fascia, basic furniture | First-time exhibitors on a tight budget | Looks the same as the stand next door |
| Upgraded shell scheme | Shell kept; our graphics, counter, lighting and furniture added on top | Brands that want to stand out without a full build | Organiser rules on drilling, hanging and electrics |
| Custom stall on raw space | Fully designed and fabricated stand | Flagship presence and unusual layouts | Higher cost; needs 2–5 weeks (6–8 for two-storey) |
| Modular system | Reusable frame with swappable graphics | Brands that exhibit three or more times a year | Higher first-show cost; see modular exhibition booths |
If you exhibit once or twice a year and the organiser sells shell space, an upgrade is usually the cheapest way to look professional. If you want a layout the shell cannot give you, such as a private meeting room or an open island, ask for raw space and plan a custom build. Our custom vs modular guide covers the break-even point for repeat shows.
Upgrade ideas
How to Upgrade a Shell Scheme Stand Without Breaking the Rules
Graphics first
Large-format printed panels on the back wall and fascia change the look of a shell more than anything else. Our exhibition branding team prints to fit the exact panel sizes.
Replace the furniture
Swap the standard table for a branded counter or a lit display plinth. Hired or built furniture lifts the whole stand.
Add lighting
Spot or backlit lighting on your product and logo makes a plain shell feel considered. Check the extra power with the organiser.
Flooring and colour
Carpet or vinyl in your brand colour defines your space against the neighbours.
One feature piece
A single tall element such as a lit logo or a screen wall draws the eye from the aisle without crowding a small footprint.
Ask before you fix anything
Many organisers restrict drilling, screwing into panels and hanging from the ceiling. Use freestanding or clamp-on solutions unless they approve.
How we work
How We Handle a Shell Scheme Upgrade
- Send the manual. Share the exhibitor manual, your stand number and the shell package so we know exactly what is included.
- We design on top of it. We draw the upgrade to the real shell dimensions and show it in a 3D render before anything is made.
- We make the add-ons. Graphics, counters, display units and lighting are produced in our fabrication unit to fit the shell.
- We install and remove. Our crew fits everything within the organiser’s move-in and dismantling schedule, using our installation service.
Budget and timing depend on how much you add. Because the structure already exists, an upgrade usually costs less than a full custom build of the same size; share your show and package and we quote against it. Compare against typical bands in the stall cost guide.
Questions
Shell Scheme Stand Upgrade in Pakistan FAQ
A stand built by the show organiser from standard partition walls, a fascia board and basic fittings. You rent the space and package from the organiser and add your own graphics and products.
Usually yes for a single show, because the structure is supplied. A custom stall costs more but lets you control layout, materials and branding. Repeat exhibitors should also compare a modular system.
Yes, within the organiser’s rules. Graphics, furniture, lighting and flooring are the usual upgrades. Check restrictions on drilling and hanging first.
The organiser. Space and shell packages are paid to the show organiser, not to the stand builder. Our quote covers only the upgrade work.
Yes. Send the exhibitor manual and stand number and we design the upgrade around the actual shell package.
A standard upgrade follows the same 2–5 week notice as a standard stall. Order earlier if you need printed graphics or a custom counter.
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