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Nimlok Chicago

Name: Nimlok Chicago
Address: 111 Rawls Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60018, US
Telephone: +18476477555
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We strive to inspire through engaging environments. We design and build branded spaces for tradeshows, retail, office environments & events.

Since 1985, Nimlok Chicago has been a premier exhibit provider and driving force in the trade show industry. Long a mainstay of corporate clients representing hundreds of industries worldwide, today Nimlok Chicago offers a wide range of solutions for business: custom and modular trade show exhibits and display systems in every size and configuration imaginable as well as the expertise to stage corporate events and design dramatic branded permanent environments. As the leading Nimlok partner for close to 30 years, Nimlok Chicago offers state-of-the-art fabrication, construction, graphics production, and logistics for its dynamic trade show exhibits, display systems and all branded environments. As part of an international network of distributors Nimlok Chicago is also able to offer solutions worldwide.

10/08/2026

Lighting is one of the most underused tools in exhibit design. OSM Worldwide's 20 x 20 custom modular island at Parcel Forum 2026 shows what it can do.

Integrated LED edge lighting traces the full structure, from the tall entry tower to the illuminated red frames that connect the booth's product and messaging zones into one space. Backlit graphics keep the brand bright from every angle, and a glowing reception counter anchors the front. Together they make the booth read as one continuous form instead of a collection of walls.

The centerpiece is an oversized shipping box suspended over the space, each flap carrying a promise: Lower Costs, Faster Delivery, Flexible Solutions, Dedicated Support. Visible from across the hall, it tells the story before anyone steps inside.
Warm wood-look flooring, meeting areas, and touches of greenery soften the bold red-and-white palette and give attendees a reason to stay.

Lighting works best when it is part of the structure, not added on top of it. That was the approach here.

Full project details: https://www.nimlok-chicago.com/osm-worldwide/

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10/01/2026

Choosing an exhibit house is a big decision. We know which questions separate a true partner from a vendor. Here are the eight we'd ask, and how we answer them ourselves.

https://www.nimlok-chicago.com/8-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-your-exhibit-partner/

08/27/2026

Spacestor turned its Chicago Design Centre into a NeoCon 2026 showroom built around one idea: every brief deserves its own path.

Crisp white architecture and a sequence of sculptural arches guide visitors through the space, while charcoal walls and illuminated messaging set a gallery-like tone. A wall of framed sketches sits under the line "It all starts with a sketch..."

One zone introduces Spacestor Edit, a curated collection built for simpler specification and faster lead times. Another shifts to Creations by Spacestor, where deep blue accents and gathering areas show how an original idea becomes a precision-engineered solution.

Part gallery, part design studio, part meeting place. From trade show floors to permanent showrooms, Nimlok Chicago helps brands build a physical presence that lasts.

Full project details: https://www.nimlok-chicago.com/spacestor-neocon/

08/21/2026

After a busy spring season, our team traded the shop floor for the Chicago shoreline. ⛵ A day on Lake Michigan was a well-earned thank you to the crew that makes it all happen. Here's to the people behind every build!

08/18/2026

Advanced Navigation stood out at the 2026 AUVSI show with a 20 x 20 custom rental island exhibit designed to put its technology front and center. Deep navy graphics, terrain imagery, and white architecture set the tone, while illuminated overhead logos made the brand easy to spot across the floor.
Product displays and integrated media kept the focus on the systems themselves, connecting each one to its real purpose across air, land, and sea, with open pathways that left room for conversation.
Nimlok Chicago helped Advanced Navigation bring its technology to life and gave attendees a reason to explore what lies beyond GPS.
Full project details: https://www.nimlok-chicago.com/advanced-navigation/

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08/12/2026

Great booth design should grow with you. CAL Marketing proved it.
After debuting their market-inspired concept in a 10 x 10 inline at Natural Products Expo West, CAL Marketing scaled the same design language into a 20 x 20 custom island for the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, and Nimlok Chicago reconfigured it to fit the bigger stage.

Soft green tones, striped awnings, dimensional C.A.L branding, and a bold circular hanging sign gave the booth instant visibility from every aisle. Arched shelves displayed colorful snack packaging like a boutique storefront, while "Pick & Mix" and "Grab & Go" stations turned sampling into a hands-on brand moment. A custom market cart, checkered flooring, and relaxed seating kept the space warm, playful, and full of energy.

By reusing and reconfiguring existing exhibit elements into a larger footprint, Nimlok Chicago helped CAL Marketing maximize their investment while leveling up their presence at one of the industry's sweetest shows.

Full project details: https://www.nimlok-chicago.com/cal-marketing-2/

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07/30/2026

A trade show booth lasts a few days. A brand presence should last a lot longer.

For NeoCon 2026, Shaw Contract made a bold move with a permanent showroom installation, and Nimlok Chicago helped bring it to life. Inspired by their Cult Classics collection, the space pairs deep burgundy drapery, cinematic artwork, and sculptural lighting to turn product into story. Flooring steps off the sample wall into curated lounge settings, while worktables and material libraries invite designers to compare, specify, and create. Equal parts studio, gallery, and gathering place.

From trade show floors to permanent showrooms and branded environments, we help you build a physical brand presence that lasts, wherever your customers experience it.

See the full project: https://www.nimlok-chicago.com/shaw-neocon/

07/23/2026

Most people know us for booths.

This one was the entire show.

BizClik Media brought Sustainability Live to Chicago's Navy Pier, and Nimlok Chicago helped shape the whole environment from the ground up. A central main stage with theater seating anchored the space, while branded sponsor activations for Coupa, Jabil, osapiens, Gravity, Watershed, veritree, and more gave every partner a distinct presence inside one cohesive event.

Custom backwalls, illuminated counters, meeting lounges, demo stations, and digital displays turned Navy Pier into a full summit environment where procurement, supply chain, sustainability, and technology leaders could gather, learn, and connect.
Behind all of it: design, fabrication, logistics, installation, and on-site service, managed under one roof.

So whether you need a single exhibit or an entire exhibition planned end to end, we can design it, build it, ship it, install it, and stand behind it. That is what 50 years of doing this looks like.
See the full project: https://www.nimlok-chicago.com/bizclik-media-navy-pier/

07/15/2026

Rocsys charged into the 2026 ACT Show with a 20 x 20 split island custom rental exhibit that brought the future of electric mobility into clear focus.

Clean white architecture, bold blue flooring, and glowing platform lighting created a sleek, technology-forward environment. The S2 autonomous charging system took center stage, elevated on an illuminated platform and visible from every aisle. Large-format graphics and integrated monitors translated complex innovation into a simple story, from self-driving vehicles to robotaxi fleet charging built to grow bay by bay. An open layout kept traffic flowing, while meeting counters and seating made room for deeper conversations.

The result was a confident, future-facing space that felt as advanced as the technology it represented.

Full project details: https://lnkd.in/gTDZhVw2

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07/08/2026

Gast brought a hospitality-forward presence to the 2026 NRA Show with a 20 x 20 peninsula custom rental exhibit that paired technical product storytelling with a warm, inviting feel. Tall branded towers, sleek black graphics, and natural wood finishes helped the space stand out while staying approachable.
At the center, a curved wood-topped bar with lounge seating invited guests to pull up a stool, while live coffee and beverage stations put Gast's equipment to work in real time. An illuminated "move with purpose" tower, glass display cases, and dynamic media screens added depth and movement, turning product education into a hands-on experience.
The result was a booth that felt both professional and personal, and reinforced Gast's message to move with purpose.

Full project details: Gast - Nimlok Chicago

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111 Rawls Road
Des Plaines, IL
60018

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18476477555

Website

http://www.nimlok-chicago.com/

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