Fret Free Exhibitions, has been awarded the prestigious "Best Pavilion" title for its design and construction of the Norway Pavilion at Gastech 2026.
Fret Free Exhibitions, a bespoke trade show stand design and build agency based in South Wales, has been awarded the prestigious "Best Pavilion" title for its design and construction of the Norway Pavilion at Gastech 2026. The win places the exhibition stand builder on the global map at one of the world's most significant energy sector events.
Hosted this year at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand (September 14–17), Gastech 2026 is a cornerstone of the global exhibition calendar. As the world’s largest gathering for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, and climate technologies, the monumental trade show just concluded with record-breaking attendance, drawing nearly 60,000 energy professionals, 1,000 global exhibitors, and representatives from over 150 countries.
Standing out at an event of this magnitude is a formidable challenge. The show floor featured dozens of expansive international country pavilions, each fiercely competing for attention while representing the energy ecosystems and innovative technologies of global powerhouses. Against this highly competitive backdrop, Fret Free Exhibitions designed an immersive, high-traffic environment for “Innovation Norway," successfully accommodating 14 distinct Norwegian organisations under one cohesive, award-winning national banner.
The Best Pavilion award recognises exceptional spatial design, brand integration, visitor flow, and structural ingenuity.
“Jon Fretter, Founder & Director at Fret Free Exhibitions, commented: “Winning Best Pavilion at a show the size of Gastech is a great milestone for our team. Gastech isn't just a trade show; it is a sprawling, globally significant event where the standard of design and architecture is incredibly high. To have our work for the Norway Pavilion recognised above so many other heavily backed international pavilions is a testament to the creativity and dedication of our team in Thailand and the UK.”"
The success highlights a growing trend of UK-based creative and logistical agencies punching above their weight on the global stage. From its headquarters in Ebbw Vale South Wales, Fret Free Exhibitions has built a reputation for managing complex, bespoke and modular builds across international borders, proving that local Welsh businesses can seamlessly deliver elite, world-class infrastructure for international governments and global industries.
For more information on Fret Free Exhibitions and their work in the UK, Europe and Thailand, please visit https://www.fretfreeexhibitions.com
