Hands on Labour once again played an important role in the installation of Toy Fair 2026 in Melbourne, supporting multiple exhibition builders and contractors during the setup of one of the largest toy industry trade events in Australia.
Large exhibitions require precise coordination, experienced installers and reliable labour teams to ensure every stand and installation area is delivered on time. For Toy Fair 2026, Hands on Labour provided installation support across several areas of the event build, including custom stand construction, carpet installation and general exhibition setup services.
Working alongside exhibition companies and event contractors, our team contributed to preparing the show floor so exhibitors could focus on presenting their products and engaging with visitors during the event.
Supporting Custom Builders and Exhibition Contractors
During Toy Fair 2026, the Hands on Labour team worked with five different clients, providing skilled installation support for exhibition builders and event contractors operating across the venue.
Our team contributed to the installation of 39 custom-built exhibition stands, supporting well-known exhibition companies such as Exponet, 3Comm, Display Wise and Crowd Culture. Each builder had its own design specifications and installation requirements, which required flexibility and coordination from our installation teams.
Exhibition environments move quickly, especially during bump-in periods, and working across multiple builders requires installers who understand the pace and logistics of large-scale event setups. Our teams worked closely with the builders to ensure each stand was installed according to plan and delivered within the strict deadlines typical of major exhibitions.
Carpet Installation and Exhibition Floor Preparation
Beyond supporting custom stand builders, Hands on Labour also assisted with large-scale flooring installation during the event build.
Working alongside Exponet, our team supported the installation of approximately 4,000 square metres of carpet during the first night of the setup process. Carpet installation is one of the most important stages of exhibition preparation, as it creates the foundation for stand construction and ensures the show floor is ready for exhibitors to begin building their displays.
Completing large flooring installations within tight overnight schedules requires experienced labour teams capable of working efficiently while maintaining quality and safety standards across the venue.
Exhibition Setup and Event Installation Services
Events like Toy Fair highlight the importance of reliable exhibition installation services in Melbourne. With multiple builders, shell scheme structures, flooring installations and custom stands being constructed simultaneously, experienced labour teams are essential to ensure the entire event setup progresses smoothly.
Hands on Labour regularly supports exhibition companies by providing skilled installers for custom stand builds, shell scheme installations, carpet laying and general exhibition labour services. Our teams understand the operational requirements of exhibition environments and are accustomed to working within strict bump-in schedules where timing and coordination are critical.
Supporting Major Exhibitions Across Melbourne and Australia
Toy Fair 2026 is one of many large events where Hands on Labour has supported exhibition builders and contractors with installation services. From custom-built stands to shell scheme structures and flooring installations, our teams help deliver the infrastructure required for successful exhibitions and trade shows.
Based in Melbourne and operating nationally, Hands on Labour continues to work alongside some of the leading exhibition builders in Australia, providing experienced installation teams capable of supporting projects of all sizes.
For exhibition builders and event organisers looking for reliable exhibition installers in Melbourne, our team is ready to support projects from the early stages of event setup through to completion.
Shopfitting Installation Services in Melbourne
Projects like this highlight the importance of experienced teams when delivering retail shopfitting installations in Melbourne. Managing both the dismantling and installation phases under one coordinated team helps reduce disruption and ensures the work progresses according to schedule.
Hands on Labour continues to support retail fitouts, shelving installations and commercial shopfitting projects across Melbourne and Victoria. Our focus remains on delivering reliable installation services, maintaining strong communication with clients and ensuring each project is completed to the highest professional standard.
For businesses planning a retail fitout or fixture installation project in Melbourne, our team is ready to support the process from planning and logistics through to final handover.
