AUTUMN FAIR 2026 · NEC BIRMINGHAM · 6–9 SEPTEMBER
We'll deal with the van, the stock and the stand. You concentrate on the show.
Autumn Fair exhibitor logistics, setup and breakdown support from £499 — built by exhibitors, for exhibitors, because we know what setup day actually feels like. Optional exhibition sales support when you want the stand to sell, not just look good.
- Collection & transport
- Setup & breakdown
- Return transport
- Sales support available
Your best people should not spend setup day lugging boxes around the NEC.
Logistics from £499
6–9 Sept 2026
NEC Birmingham
13,000+
trade buyers expected
800+
exhibitors
4 days
of buying opportunity
Autumn Fair attendance and exhibitor figures are published by the event organiser. Hello Consumer is an independent supplier and is not affiliated with the organiser.
SETUP DAY IS A PAIN
Your best people should not spend the day lugging boxes around the NEC.
You have already paid for the stand, planned the product, booked accommodation and prepared for buyers. Then somebody still has to hire a van, load everything, drive to Birmingham, wait for access, unload, build, fix the last-minute problems — and do the whole thing again when the show closes.
That is not a small job. And it is rarely the best use of the people who should be focused on the commercial side of the show.
AUTUMN FAIR LOGISTICS FROM £499
One team around the complete movement of your stand.
Collect & load
Collection from the agreed location, careful loading and a clear handover before departure.
Transport to the NEC
Planned transport to Birmingham around the agreed organiser and venue access window.
Unload & setup
Move equipment to your stand and assemble suitable counters, displays, banners and product areas.
Break down
Return after the show, dismantle the agreed items and pack everything carefully for the journey home.
Return transport
Load up and return your stock, stand and equipment to the agreed destination.
For suitable, clearly scoped jobs. We confirm the full scope and price before anything is booked.
What the £499 headline means: it is a starting price, not a promise that every job costs £499. Collection distance, volume, vehicle size, NEC access times, crew requirements and build complexity all affect the quote. Specialist electrics, rigging and structural stand construction are not assumed to be included.
Exhibiting at Autumn Fair 2026?
Tell us the collection location, stand size and what you are bringing. We'll come back with a clear scope and a fixed price.
BY THE WAY…
We're actually a sales company.
Logistics is an easy way to start working together. We solve a real problem, you see how we communicate and deliver, and then — if it makes sense — we talk about the bit we really care about: turning exhibition footfall into commercial opportunity.
Buyer engagement
Professional, proactive conversations rather than waiting for every visitor to approach the stand.
Qualification
Understand the buyer, business type, range interest, order potential and whether there is a genuine next step.
Useful lead notes
Capture context that makes post-show follow-up commercially useful instead of a list of names.
Stand coverage
Extra trained people when founders and account managers are already tied up with buyers.
“We don't want to become your van company.”
We want to become the team that helps your exhibitions perform.
WHY START WITH LOGISTICS?
Because trust has to be earned.
You may not hand part of your sales operation to a company you have never worked with before. Fair enough. Logistics gives us a useful, low-friction way to prove how we work first.
- 1
Give us a real problem
We remove an immediate Autumn Fair setup or breakdown headache.
- 2
See how we deliver
Judge us on communication, preparation, reliability and how we handle the curveballs.
- 3
We learn your business
We understand your product, buyers, stand setup and commercial objectives.
- 4
Then talk sales
If there is a fit, we discuss buyer engagement and sales support for this show or the next.
AUTUMN FAIR EXHIBITOR FAQs
Clear answers before anything gets loaded.
How much does Autumn Fair logistics cost?
Packages start from £499 for suitable, clearly scoped jobs. Your fixed quote depends on collection and return locations, load size, NEC access windows, vehicle and crew requirements, and the setup and breakdown scope.
What can you collect and transport?
Typical work includes boxed stock, counters, banners, display equipment, suitable modular stand components and sales equipment. Tell us about fragile, unusual or high-value items before quotation.
Can you set the stand up for us?
We can assemble and dress suitable modular displays, counters, banners and product areas within the agreed scope. Specialist electrical work, rigging and structural stand construction may require approved specialist contractors.
Can you break the stand down after Autumn Fair?
Yes. Breakdown, careful repacking, loading and return transport can all be included so your sales team is not left doing it after four days on the stand.
Can you also supply salespeople?
Yes. Hello Consumer is a sales company, not a promotional staffing agency. We provide trained exhibition sales support focused on buyer engagement, qualification, useful lead capture and clear next steps.
Are you part of Autumn Fair?
No. Hello Consumer is an independent supplier. We are not the organiser of Autumn Fair and are not presented as an official Autumn Fair supplier.
EXHIBITING AT AUTUMN FAIR?
Don't spend setup day lugging boxes around the NEC.
Tell us where the stand is coming from, roughly what you are bringing and what help you need. We'll tell you whether the from-£499 option is suitable and come back with a clear scope.
logistics@helloconsumer.co.ukHello Consumer is not the organiser of Autumn Fair and is not presented as an official event supplier.
What happens next?
- 1Tell us about your event, product and objectives.
- 2We review the opportunity, expected costs and the support you may need.
- 3We arrange a short conversation to understand the event in more detail.
- 4You receive a clear proposal explaining the recommended approach and commercial model.
No pressure, no unnecessary sales pitch and no long-term commitment.