WHAT WE DO

OUR CAPABILITIES

From concept to completion, Chicago Fabrications provides full-service fabrication and production for brand activations, events, retail environments, trade shows, pop-ups, and custom installations.

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DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Turning Creative Ideas Into Buildable Experiences

Great builds start with a solid plan. We work with your concept, creative direction, or initial idea to develop a practical approach for bringing it to life. Our team considers materials, construction, finishes, budget, transportation, and installation from the beginning so the final design is ready for the real world.

WHAT WE BUILD

β€’ Brand Activations 

β€’ Experiential Environments 

β€’ Pop-Ups 

β€’ Event Concepts 

β€’ Retail Displays 

β€’ Trade Show Features 

β€’ Photo Moments 

β€’ Custom Installations

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
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TECHNICAL & SHOP DRAWINGS

From Concept to Production-Ready Plans

We translate creative concepts into detailed drawings that our fabrication team can build from. Dimensions, materials, construction details, connections, assembly, and installation requirements are considered before production begins.

WHAT WE DELIVER

β€’ Shop Drawings

β€’ Fabrication Drawings

β€’ Construction Details

β€’ CNC-Ready Files

β€’ Material Specifications

β€’ Assembly Details

β€’ Installation Plans

β€’ Production Drawings

TECHNICAL & SHOP DRAWINGS
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CUSTOM FABRICATION

Built From the Ground Up

This is where ideas become physical. Our fabrication team works across wood, metal, acrylic, foam, plastics, laminates, and specialty materials to create custom pieces and complete environments built specifically for each project.

WHAT WE BUILD

β€’ Brand Activations 

β€’ Experiential Builds 

β€’ Pop-Ups 

β€’ Backdrops 

β€’ Photo Ops 

β€’ Custom Displays

β€’ Retail Fixtures 

β€’ Counters & Bars 

β€’ Kiosks 

β€’ Stages 

β€’ Props 

β€’ Branded Structures

CUSTOM FABRICATION
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PRINTING, GRAPHICS & VINYL

Turning Spaces Into Branded Environments

Graphics are often what bring the entire experience together. We produce and install everything from large-format graphics and custom vinyl wraps to dimensional branding and signage, coordinating each element with the fabricated environment for a seamless final result.

WHAT WE PRODUCE

β€’ Large-Format Graphics 

β€’ Vinyl Wraps 

β€’ Wall Graphics 

β€’ Floor Graphics 

β€’ Branded Panels 

β€’ Dimensional Logos 

β€’ Event Signage 

β€’ Window Graphics 

β€’ Custom Decals 

β€’ Graphic Installations

PRINTING, GRAPHICS & VINYL
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FINISHING & LIGHTING

The Details That Complete the Build

Finishes, textures, and lighting can completely transform a fabricated structure. We use custom paint, laminates, vinyl, specialty finishes, and integrated lighting to achieve the intended look while keeping durability and real-world use in mind.

FINISHES & FEATURES

β€’ Custom Paint 

β€’ Laminates 

β€’ Specialty Textures 

β€’ Faux Finishes 

β€’ Vinyl Finishes 

β€’ LED Lighting 

β€’ Illuminated Logos 

β€’ Lightboxes 

β€’ Accent Lighting 

β€’ Integrated Displays

FINISHING & LIGHTING
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CNC & SPECIALTY FABRICATION

Precision for the Details That Make an Impact

CNC fabrication gives us the flexibility to create precise shapes, patterns, lettering, components, and dimensional details. From repeating architectural elements to one-of-a-kind branded features, digital fabrication allows complex ideas to become accurately produced physical pieces.

WHAT WE CREATE

β€’ Dimensional Lettering 

β€’ Custom Shapes 

β€’ Decorative Panels 

β€’ Patterns 

β€’ Logos 

β€’ Layered Elements 

β€’ Routed Components 

β€’ Custom Signage 

β€’ Architectural Details 

β€’ Specialty Parts

CNC & SPECIALTY FABRICATION
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DELIVERY & INSTALLATION

From Our Shop Floor to Your Event Floor

We don't just build itβ€”we help get it where it needs to go and put it together. Our team coordinates packing, transportation, delivery, onsite assembly, and installation while accounting for venue requirements, schedules, access, and other logistical considerations.

WHAT WE HANDLE

β€’ Packing & Palletizing 

β€’ Crating 

β€’ Transportation 

β€’ Venue Delivery 

β€’ Onsite Assembly 

β€’ Installation 

β€’ Placement 

β€’ Venue Coordination 

β€’ Nationwide Logistics

DELIVERY & INSTALLATION
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STRIKE & STORAGE

Built for More Than One Moment

When the event ends, we can handle what happens next. Our team dismantles and packs fabricated elements for return transportation, storage, refurbishment, or future useβ€”helping clients get more value from assets designed for multiple activations.

AFTER THE EVENT

β€’ Strike & Breakdown 

β€’ Packing 

β€’ Return Transportation 

β€’ Storage 

β€’ Asset Management 

β€’ Repairs 

β€’ Rewrapping 

β€’ Refurbishment 

β€’ Rebranding 

β€’ Preparation for Reuse

STRIKE & STORAGE
ONE TEAM. START TO FINISH.

FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION.

01 DISCOVER β†’
02 QUOTE & PLAN β†’
03 DEVELOP β†’
04 DESIGN & ENGINEER β†’
05 FABRICATE β†’
06 QUALITY CHECK β†’
07 DELIVER & INSTALL β†’
08 STRIKE, STORE & REUSE β†’
START A PROJECT

HAVE SOMETHING IN MIND? LET'S BUILD IT.

Tell us what you're planning. From a single custom piece to a full-scale activation or multi-unit rollout, we'll help determine the best way to bring it to life.

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