Very receptive to instructions, more than willing to help with any part of the job regardless of knowledge level.
Trusted on live events
[02]The numbers/ Proof, published
By the numbers
Reliability you can check
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Reliability rate
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Specialist shifts delivered
We publish our reliability rate because it’s tracked, verified, and something we stand behind.
4 hours
The gap between a derig ending and a specialist being back on site the same morning.
[03]What we do/ Built to show up
What Primo does
Specialists built for the floor.We crew exhibitions, live events and production across the UK and internationally, with modern operations behind every booking and a reliability record we can prove.
Exhibitions
Stand builds and installs
Stand builds, AV install, rigging and de-rig at the NEC, ExCeL, Olympia and beyond. Crews who know the floor and hit the show's deadline, not their own.
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Live events
Galas and production
Set construction, staging, scenic and backstage support for galas, awards and conferences. Delivered cleanly, first time, under real pressure.
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Install and rig
Rig, lighting and AV
Rigging, lighting and technical install at scale, including overnight load-ins and de-rigs. Broadcast-grade discipline that keeps live sites moving.
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[05]Locations/ Across the UK
Where we’ve worked
On the ground, across the UK and Europe
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- London
- Brussels
- Paris
- Istanbul
[06]The team/ Who you work with
The team
The people behind Primo
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Reliable specialists, always wanted
Crew, riggers, AV and team leaders. If you show up ready and take pride in the work, we keep good people working across the UK and beyond.
[08]Reviews/ After the job
Client feedback
Why clients book us again
Eager to learn, eager to help. Got the stand to a really good spot.
The warehouse team are happy with the service. They will continue to send us work this year.
Your swift responses on any crew enquiries are hugely appreciated.
Prompt communication, crew on time, worked well throughout.
At Last Events
I liked the professionalism. I had no complaints.
Pete was very appreciative of the team on-site.
Booking process
See how Primo works
What makes us special
Primo is
Booking process and delivery
What do you like about Primo?
What does it take to be good at this job?
[09]Get a quote/ Ready when you are
Get a quote
Planning your next build? Let’s size it.
Send the brief. A director comes back within one working day with a scope and a clear number.
[10]Vision/ Where we're headed
Long-term vision
Our vision: become the UK’s most trusted event specialists.
[11]FAQ/ Common questions
- What does Primo do?
- Primo is a specialist event crew company, exhibitions-first and not a general staffing agency. We handle stand builds, AV install, rigging and de-rig for trade shows and live events, backed by modern induction, scheduling and invoicing so every job is covered end to end, from the first build call to the final de-rig.
- Where is Primo based, and what areas do you cover?
- Primo is based in Birmingham, Manchester and London, and crews venues the length of the UK. Local teams mean strong knowledge of major sites like the NEC and ExCeL, with reliable call-offs wherever your event lands. We also work internationally, with recent jobs in Belgium, France and Turkey.
- What types of events and venues do you crew?
- We specialise in exhibitions and live events: trade-show stand builds, AV installation, rigging and de-rig. Our crew works major UK exhibition venues and event spaces, scaling from single-stand support to full multi-day build and break crews.
- How quickly can you provide a crew, and how do I get a quote?
- Send your brief (dates, venue and scope) through the contact form and we come back within one working day with a scope and a ballpark figure. No obligation: it's a quote to size the job, not a sales call.
- Are your crew insured and inducted?
- Yes. Primo crew are inducted and insured before they step on site, so they arrive ready to work to venue and health-and-safety requirements. Induction and scheduling run on modern systems, which keeps call-offs reliable and the paperwork in order.
- What makes Primo different from other event crewing companies?
- Primo is a specialist crew company, not a general staffing agency, and reliability is our proof. We publish our reliability rate because it's tracked, verified, and something we stand behind. 98.7% across 2,000+ specialist shifts. Behind that sit modern operations, an exhibitions-first focus, and director-led delivery from founders who stay on live sites.
[12]Contact/ Get a quote
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Tell us about the job
A few quick steps: the event, the crew you need, and the dates. Enough for us to size it and come back with a clear number.
- Response
- A director comes back within one working day.
- No obligation
- A scope and a ballpark, not a sales call.
- Coverage
- Across the UK, plus recent work in Belgium, France and Turkey.
[13]Primo/ Built differently