Exhibition delivery guide
Same-day printing delivered to Business Design Centre
The Business Design Centre in Islington is our closest major exhibition venue and the easiest of the three to service quickly. If you are exhibiting here and something goes wrong in the morning, there is a very good chance we can fix it before lunch.
- Venue
- Business Design Centre
N1 0QH - From our works
- About 4 miles north of our Southwark works
- Courier run
- 25–40 minutes
- Order by
- 3pm for same-day dispatch
What we need to deliver to your stand
Venue deliveries fail for boring reasons — an incomplete address, or a phone that nobody answers. Give us these five things and it lands where it should:
- Event name — halls run several shows at once.
- Hall — The Main Hall over two levels, plus the Mezzanine and Gallery spaces.
- Stand number — exactly as printed on your exhibitor paperwork.
- Contact name — the person who will physically take it.
- Mobile number — one that will be answered on site, not a switchboard.
Deliver during build-up wherever possible. Most venues only accept exhibitor deliveries in defined build-up windows, and access tightens once the show opens. Tell us your build-up times when you order and we will work backwards from them.
Delivering to the BDC: what to know
It is close, which changes what is possible
At roughly 4 miles it is a short courier run. That means a genuinely fast turnaround on emergency reprints — often within a couple of hours of approving artwork.
It is a smaller, more manageable venue
Stands are easier to find and the walk from the entrance is short, so deliveries land on the right stand with less friction than at the larger halls.
Upper Street is busy
Islington's main road is congested and loading is time-limited. Our driver needs someone reachable on the stand so the drop can be done quickly rather than circling.
What we print for the BDC exhibitors
| Product | Notes |
|---|---|
| Roller banners | Approve artwork in the morning, on your stand by the afternoon. |
| Foam boards | Short run, quick delivery — ideal for this venue. |
| Flyers & leaflets | Top-ups between show days are straightforward here. |
| Business cards | Run out on day one? We can have more with you the same day. |
Check our artwork specifications before you upload — roller banner files in particular need extra height at the bottom for the cassette, which is the single most common reason an exhibition reprint has to be done twice.
Common questions
How far is the Business Design Centre from your Southwark works?
About 4 miles. A same-day courier run is typically 25 to 40 minutes, which makes this the fastest of the major London venues for us to reach.
Can you get a reprint to the BDC during show hours?
Often yes, given the short distance — but the venue controls access during open hours and a delivery may have to be met at a designated point rather than taken to the stand. Call us and we will work it out with you.
What time do I need to order for delivery today?
Order with approved artwork and cleared payment by 3pm Monday to Friday and your job is printed and dispatched the same day. Call 020 7078 0380 first if you are close to the cutoff — we can often take a simple job later.
What do you need from me for a delivery to the stand?
Event name, hall, stand number, a contact name, and a mobile number that will be answered on site. Without a live mobile number the driver cannot complete the delivery and the job comes back to us.
Can you deliver during build-up?
Yes, and that is usually the right window. Most venues only accept exhibitor deliveries during specified build-up periods, and access is often restricted once the show opens. Tell us your build-up times when you order.
What if nobody is on the stand when the driver arrives?
The driver will call the mobile number on the order. If there is no answer the consignment cannot be left unattended in a hall and will be returned, which means a redelivery charge and a lost day. Make sure someone is contactable.
Exhibiting at Business Design Centre?
Order by 3pm and we will have it with you today. If you are up against it, ring us — we would rather talk it through than have you guess.
Start your order 020 7078 0380