Our CEO and Founder sat down with Jasper Equity as part of their leadership talks to discuss the upcoming year and what is in store for us as a business.

Question from Jasper: What was the highlight of 2024?

Answer from Karl:

It was a milestone year for Taylex Group, we welcomed Angry Apple Media, Taylex Signs & Graphics adding both cutting-edge digital expertise and unparalleled creative solutions in signage and graphic design to our group businesses and services.

Opened the doors to our Middle East Division, becoming an official supplier to the NEC Group, and standout exhibitions and live events both regionally and internationally.

Rebranding our on-site retail store Expo Supplies based in the NEC, dedicated to servicing the events and exhibitions needs.

Taylex Group had plenty of unforgettable Exhibitions and Live events from partnerships with Royal Enfield at EICMA 2024 in Milan, Kawasaki at Motorcycle Live at the NEC for the third consecutive year, NEOM at World Travel Market, to FRIEZE London the influential contemporary art fairs, our third consecutive year of the BST Festival in Hyde Park supporting Star Live.

And most importantly a growing team across all our divisions with talented individuals across several departments.

Question from Jasper: What can we expect to see from [company] in 2025?

Answer from Karl:

We kicked off the New Year with lots of exciting projects across our divisions, from the first Live event and conference of the year in the health sector to brand activations with leading beauty brands.

Taylex Group is in expansion, you can expect to hear a lot more from our Middle East Division as we continue to strengthen our presence providing sustainable event solutions with beMatrix and working directly with some leading agencies and corporate clients across the GCC region.

We recently announced our strategic partnerships with Visions Group which will bring a wealth of combined resources, knowledge, and expertise to elevate the event production landscape. enabling clients to access a wide range of creative production resources under one roof.

Question from Jasper: What are the main challenges you foresee in 2025?

Answer from Karl:

With tighter sustainability regulations impacting the live events industry, along with audience expectations ever evolving, we will navigate the changes and future proof our sustainable practices to ensure we stay committed to deliver, that is why we have been working closely as a beMatrix partner to deliver sustainable solutions, our strategic partnership with Visions Group will enable us to apply innovation to meet these commitments along with tech-driven immersive consumer experiences.

We are focused on remaining agile and consistently reviewing innovation across our divisions to stay ahead.

Question from Jasper When people think of Taylex Group, how do you want to be perceived?

Answer from Karl:

Taylex Group is a design and production company with an 18-year history within the industry and have made a name in the exhibitions industry, as we diversify and add our international presence and live events portfolio, we want to be known as the heart of the live events, exhibition world, that delivers best in class human experiences.

We have always had a wide range of services outside of exhibitions, and fully capable of turnkey solutions for brand activations, interiors and fit outs and pretty much any project that involves, people, places and spaces

 To be recognised globally for excellence in delivering creative solutions, production and delivery for some of the worlds most recognised brands. Delivering best in class human experiences that create an impact and leave a lifetime of memories and legacy for both guest and brand.

At the heart of our business are our people—our talent and expertise. Our commitment to investing in our team ensures we remain unmatched in our pursuit of global recognition for excellence. By creating an environment that encourages growth and development, we attract and retain top creative, events, and technical production experts, all dedicated to our client-centric approach.

We will be knowns as the centre of client service excellence that provides creative solutions that in simple terms makes it happen.

Question from Jasper: What are your personal aspirations for the business in 2025?

Answer from Karl:

The strength of Taylex Group lies in our people—the right talent and expertise across our divisions set us apart. Growing the team is a priority for me, ensuring we continue to lead with skill and innovation.

Expanding into the Middle East has been a milestone, especially working with partners that reflect the scale and ambition of our NEC partnership.

At our core, we’re committed to investing in our team, creating an environment where top creative, events, and technical production experts can really deliver high calibre work. We’ve built a culture that genuinely focuses on development, to ensure we attract and retain the best talent—driven by a shared dedication to excellence and client success.