Custom Cardboard Free Standing Display Units (FSDUs)
Custom Retail Display Stands
Are you looking for someone to create a custom cardboard product display stand from scratch? Maybe you have a clear idea of how your freestanding display should look and just want a price?
Either way, you will benefit from our innovative FSDU design team!
Our floor-standing display units design team will take your concept, whether this is a professional 3D visual, a simple hand-drawn sketch, or even just a verbal outline of what display products need to be showcased, and then work out the most practical way to construct your cardboard FSDU.
The practical aspects such as the weight of your products, the stability of the stepped shop display stands, how long they need to last in-store, and what materials we can afford to use within your budget will all be considered as we work on your eco-friendly merchandising cardboard shop display units.
We can also advise on visual improvements that you may want to consider and come up with a totally unique custom-made tiered retail display solution that really gets you noticed by customers!
Bespoke Free Standing Display Units (FSDUs)
Bespoke Free Standing Display Units (FSDUs) are the perfect way to create a fully branded oasis within a crowded retail environment. Your product can shine without the surrounding clutter of rival brands, and you can guarantee that your product will always be presented in the same way due to the unique design of the stand. ‘Off fixture display’ (or OFD) is simply another term used to describe a free-standing cardboard display unit. Point of Sale (POS) visual merchandising displays are a broader group that includes other types of retail displays such as Counter Display Units (CDUs) and Dump Bins etc.
Our bespoke standalone display rack stands are built to last and are made from premium grade cardboard. We build strength into the key strain points and use special moisture-resistant coatings, etc. Our FSDUs are easy to assemble and make a significant impact on your retail advertising space. They are designed to increase product visibility and boost your retail brand awareness. This helps you to stand out from the crowd, with custom-built FSDUs that greatly promote impulse buying and assists consumers in selecting your products amidst an abundance of alternatives.
Aisle end displays are particularly sought after, and we will work with you and the retailer every step of the way to ensure you achieve the perfect solution.
Retail Displays – Bespoke to Your Needs
Every project is unique, for instance some FSDUs like perfume display stands require a glossy high-end finish, whereas others, like one for 5-litre tins of paint or small tubs of rat poison, for example, the strength and durability is the number 1 requirement for a floor-standing display unit.
You don’t have to wait several weeks for your shipment to arrive by sea, only to find it is not quite what you ordered. In-house manufacturing allows ultra-fast turnaround times, including prototypes and mock-ups within a day or two, and 100% quality control.
Using cardboard is an eco-friendly display option as it can be easily recycled when you no longer require the stand.
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Design Services For FSDU’s
Our in-house design team can work from a simple brief to design an efficient display stand, provide a 3D visual for feedback, and create all the artwork and templates for approval. Optional physical mock-ups are also available.
Optionally, we can conduct market research with retailers and potential users, and align our findings with your objectives.
All our designs balance the aesthetic appeal with practicality, ensuring ease of assembly and durability; we produce high-quality artwork and templates from a brief.
Click here for a glimpse of our floor-standing display designs.
Manufactured In-House in the UK
We have no standard cardboard stand display unit designs that we stock, and instead we tailor each stand to best promote your product or service as this video presentation of a bespoke BASF-branded FSDU unit with cut-out header shows:
Our Standard FSDU Design Range
While a custom-made free-standing product displays may cost fractionally more than an off-the-shelf merchandising unit, the results pay for themselves many times over. We are specialist suppliers for shop display stands in Leeds, London, Manchester, Bristol and all over the UK.
If you don’t need a totally bespoke product display stand, we recommend you take a look at our range of standard FSDU designs:
100% Bespoke FSDU Designs – Inspiration From Our Projects
FSDU Design Services
With a custom-designed FSDU, you have full control in how your product is presented to your potential customers.
Some of our clients are able to send us finished artwork, set out on a cutter guide template for their display stand, that is virtually print-ready. However, these clients are very much in the minority, so we offer different levels of design service according to your requirements:
Our 3-star design service includes an initial consultation to assess your ideas (after all you know best what you want to achieve and the requirements of your target clients), we then create a practical, strong, easy-to-assemble template (which is of course our area of expertise as that’s what we do all-day every-day). We can then send you a 3D visual of how this will look, and if you are happy with this, we then send you a template for the printable areas of the stand for you to set out your artwork. Once we have this back from you we will then create a further 3D visual including the print design. If required, a physical prototype can be produced and sent to you at any stage during the design process, this is a chargeable extra, however, usually, all or part of this charge will be credited later on, when you go ahead with the bulk order for a number of cardboard display stands.
Our 4-star design service includes everything in the 3-star service above, the difference being that we also design the print graphics to go on the stand, using any images/logos/text that you may supply, we’ll take your suggestions on how it should look and work with these. However, if you want to give us a free hand we’ll add in a few extra features that you may not have thought of and create something really stunning that sells hard for you and promotes your brand image. If you don’t have a specific idea in mind on how the stand should look, then as part of our 4-star design service we can create a brand-new design concept from scratch, to display your items in the most effective and practical way.
Our top-level 5-star design service includes everything in our 4-star service but goes deeper at the initial consultation stage. Not only will we discuss your needs very carefully, but we will conduct in-depth market research on your behalf, speaking to both the retailers and the potential end users you are trying to reach as needed, to assess the retailer’s requirements and desires and motivation drivers of your target audience. We will then present back to you the results of our research and our proposals leading out from the data collected, to check it fits in with your industry knowledge and the goals you wanted to achieve with your FSDU display unit.
As well as being beautiful and striking to look at; all of our floor-standing display designs incorporate many practical design features. Your requirements for needing an FSDU that is easy to assemble, stable, strong, and durable, are all carefully considered.
Click here to view the kind of visual we can create for you after designing a floor-standing display unit…
Manufacturing Facility Video:
POS displays, POP displays, cardboard cubes, standees
cardboard exhibition display stands
retail dump bins, magazine dump bins
halloween point-of-sale and display stands
cardboard countertop display units (CDUs)
seasonal display stands
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FSDU Fulfilment
No matter how you prefer to have your display stands supplied, we can oblige… Sometimes we supply them flat-packed in bulk. Sometimes we ship your free-standing display units flat in protective outer cardboard sleeves, ready to be sent on to retailers individually. Sometimes we fully assemble them and supply them in larger boxes ‘ready-to-go’. Furthermore, we sometimes not only fully assemble them, but we also load your goods onto them, for a complete FSDU fulfillment service. So if you require us to deliver your FSDUs to multiple retailer addresses, already stocked and loaded, just let us know…
Expertise, Artistic Design, and Rigorous Testing
We believe that these are the things that set us apart. All our FSDU stands are custom-built to your exact requirements. We can guide you through the regulations of the retail environment, weight test for durability, help you to select the correct euro hooks for your product, advise on mop trays to prevent the cleaner lady from making your stand go soggy, fit shelves to the size of your products and brainstorm the best way to display pricing and offers, etc!
High-speed prototype production is another service that we offer, even a complex floor-standing display unit can be produced in just a few days, allowing you to meet tight deadlines for exhibitions, and retail tender opportunities, or simply just help you to keep your marketing manager happy! Having a stand that looks good on paper is quite different from seeing and handling a physical sample. A prototype is often the only way to ensure the design concept is actually going to work in real life, particularly where visionary new design concepts are used.
Whilst 100% cardboard display stands are the most popular; we can also create foamex free-standing display units, correx floor standing display units, or design FSDUs using a mixture of these and other materials to give the best combination of appearance, strength, and cost-effectiveness. For example, our free-standing tablet stands are proving very popular, these are constructed mainly of cardboard but also have a tamper-proof foamex insert at the top to prevent theft of the touch-screen tablet that we build into the stand. The cardboard and foamex tablet stand also has weights in the base for incredible stability. We’ll source whatever materials are needed to make your stands 100% fit for purpose!
A recent 3-storey expansion within our Chesterfield production facility in 2016 makes us one of the most advanced FSDU manufacturers in the UK!
What Should I Expect To Pay for an FSDU Display?
Another commonly asked question!! Prices range from as little as £15 to over £400 depending on a number of factors, including:
a) The quantity required
b) How much design time is needed, simple copy-cat ‘I want one like that one’ stands don’t need much design time, but a really stunning ‘Wow, I’ve never seen a stand like that before’ takes a lot longer. This is because not only do we put a lot of effort into getting them to look right, but we also extensively test all our new designs in real life, to ensure they are strong and easy to assemble, as well as looking great!
c) Print coverage and special finishes such as lamination and reflective foils.
d) Accessories required, such as euro hooks, mop trays, pricing strips, and any bespoke fixtures that we include as part of the display stand design.
Our helpful sales team can give you quick rough indications of cost to help you in your decisions if it is only an idea at this stage, or else they can give you a fully costed proposal if you already have a clearer idea of what you are after and are looking for the right supplier for your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you soon! FSDUs are for sale here! For your own bespoke display stand quotation, please get in touch on 01246 561 500 or email enquiries@envoprint.co.uk.
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Trusted by Brands Across the UK
“The displays arrived quickly, looked great, and were so easy to assemble. Thanks for a great job!”
— Lisa Grant, Trade Marketing Manager, Vibe Cosmetics
“Our custom FSDUs were a huge success. Envoprint took the time to understand our requirements, offered improvements to our initial design, and delivered everything ahead of schedule. Couldn’t ask for more.”
— Jonathan Reed, National Account Manager, Beech & Co.
“We’ve tried a few display suppliers over the years, but Envoprint stood out. Quality build, friendly team, and a very smooth process from start to finish.”
— Amira Patel, Retail Buyer, HomeHaven
“We’ve ordered FSDUs from Envoprint multiple times now and they’ve never let us down. Always sharp printing, good advice, and dependable delivery.”
— Tom Walker, POS Manager, SimplySnacks
Why Choose an FSDU in the UK?
Free-standing display units (FSDUs) are a powerful tool for retailers across the UK. They’re cost-effective, highly adaptable, and an excellent way to maximise your brand’s visibility in-store. Whether you’re launching a new product, running a seasonal promotion, or looking to drive sales, FSDUs help you stand out from the competition.
1. Boost Sales with Eye-Catching Displays
FSDUs have proven to increase product visibility, directly impacting sales. In fact, retailers have seen significant uplifts when using FSDUs, with some reports showing up to a 66% increase in sales from strategically placed displays. These units capture the customer’s attention and drive impulse purchases, making them a key marketing tool for in-store success.
2. Sustainable and Cost-Effective
Made from durable, recyclable cardboard, FSDUs are an affordable way to enhance your retail strategy while also supporting eco-friendly practices. With growing consumer demand for sustainable options, opting for FSDUs not only meets the environmental expectations but also helps you to save on costs compared to other display methods.
The sustainability aspect also helps ensure a closed loop life cycle of recycled material, turned into usable material, produced displays and then back into recycled material.
3. Flexible for Seasonal and Promotional Campaigns
The adaptability of FSDUs makes them ideal for time-sensitive promotions and seasonal campaigns. Their quick assembly and customisation options allows you to tailor your displays to meet market trends, ensuring your offers are timely and relevant. Furthermore, they’re easy to update and replace, keeping your displays fresh and engaging.
4. A Growing Trend in Retail Marketing
The use of FSDUs is on the rise, with the global market projected to grow from USD 18.47 billion in 2023 to USD 25.5 billion by 2032. This growth reflects the increasing adoption of FSDUs by brands that recognise their potential to enhance in-store marketing and boost sales.
5. Lead Times
With production in the UK we can ensure a faster turnaround and higher level of response than overseas manufacturers. As well as opportunities for in person visits to show & test samples, helping to ensure there is no miscommunication and ensuring you get the exact display solution you are after.
6. Fulfilment
Our team can also assist in assembly & fulfilment of your displays prior to distribution. Allowing displays to go to stores directly with or without stock, getting your product on the shop floor as fast as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cardboard FSDUs
What are FSDUs used for in retail?
Free standing display units, also known as FSDUs, are used in retail to showcase products prominently and attractively away from standard shelving. These cardboard display stands are designed to grab customer attention, increase product visibility, and encourage impulse purchases. Since they can be fully branded and placed anywhere in-store, cardboard shop display units are an effective way to promote new products, run seasonal campaigns, and create a dedicated branded space within busy retail environments.
Why choose a cardboard FSDU manufacturer?
Working with a specialist FSDU manufacturer ensures your cardboard display units are expertly designed, structurally sound, and built to suit your exact requirements. Cardboard FSDUs are lightweight, eco-friendly, and fully recyclable, while still being strong enough to hold heavy products when designed correctly. A skilled manufacturer like Envoprint will consider every detail from the weight distribution to the assembly time, producing bespoke cardboard shop display units that represent your brand beautifully and withstand real retail conditions.
Can I order FSDUs quickly for London stores?
Yes, you can. As a UK-based FSDU manufacturer, we design and produce cardboard display stands on very short lead times, including next-day prototypes. This makes it easy to roll out free standing display units quickly across London stores or anywhere else in the UK. By producing everything in-house, we avoid long overseas shipping delays, helping you get your cardboard FSDUs on the shop floor exactly when you need them.
How are cardboard display units designed?
Each cardboard FSDU begins with a concept, which can be anything from a simple sketch to a fully developed 3D visual. Our team creates a practical structure based on your product weight, size, and in-store requirements, then adds eye-catching branded artwork to ensure your free standing display units stand out. We also test the durability and stability of every design, so that your cardboard shop display units not only look impressive but also perform reliably during their time in store.
What is the difference between standard and bespoke FSDUs?
Standard cardboard display stands follow pre-set designs that can be printed with your branding, while bespoke cardboard FSDUs are created entirely from scratch to suit your specific product and campaign. Bespoke free standing display units allows for full creative control over the shape, size, shelf layout, print finishes, and special features, which can greatly enhance the brand impact. Standard units are ideal when you need something fast and cost-effective, while bespoke designs are best when you want maximum standout on the shop floor.
Are cardboard FSDUs environmentally friendly?
Yes, cardboard display units are one of the most sustainable display options available. They are made from recyclable materials and can be easily disposed of in standard cardboard recycling streams after use. Choosing cardboard shop display units helps to support eco-friendly retail practices while still giving you a high-impact way to promote your products. Many businesses now prefer cardboard display stands as a greener alternative to plastic or metal displays.