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How Multitone Electronics Brought Friendly Competition to the BAPCO Exhibition Floor with a Branded Electronic Dartboard

Learn how Multitone Electronics PLC drew consistent footfall to their exhibition stand at CBS Arena, Coventry, by hiring a bespoke branded electronic dartboard from FunPro for the BAPCO 2026 exhibition, building on a successful working relationship that began back in 2023.

Client Quote

"Thank you very much for the electronic dartboard for our BAPCO event, it was great fun for the stand and did extremely well and brought on some nice friendly competition at the event. We even overheard people at breakfast at our hotel saying how much of a good idea the dartboard for our stand was! Thank you once again for making our stand much more enjoyable for us and all our participants. We will definitely be back for our next show and any other events that we need an attraction for!"

- Multitone Electronics PLC, BAPCO 2026

Customer Profile

Multitone Electronics PLC is a long-established name in the telecommunications and critical communications industry. Recognised as a leading manufacturer of communication equipment, the company specialises in developing and delivering high-resilience messaging solutions built to meet the demands of complex, mission-critical environments. Their clients span sectors where reliable communication is non-negotiable, from healthcare and transport to public safety and defence. With a reputation built on technical expertise and dependable products, Multitone attends key industry exhibitions throughout the year to connect with existing clients and reach new audiences in their field.

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About Multitone Electronics PLC

Multitone Electronics PLC has a long-standing presence in the critical communications sector, designing and manufacturing messaging systems that organisations depend on when it matters most. Their work spans a wide range of environments where downtime or miscommunication simply is not an option, making reliability and precision central to everything they do.

As a business that operates in technically demanding industries, Multitone understands the importance of getting things right the first time. That same mindset carries through to how they approach their exhibition presence. Trade shows and sector events like BAPCO are a core part of how the company connects with the people who matter to their business, whether that is nurturing existing client relationships or introducing their products to new prospects.

The BAPCO exhibition is one of the UK's foremost events for public safety and critical communications professionals. With a floor full of specialist exhibitors all competing for the attention of a focused audience, standing out is not simply a matter of having a good product. Exhibitors need to give people a reason to stop at their stand, stay a while, and start a conversation.

Multitone had seen first-hand what the right stand attraction could do. Back in 2023, they had approached FunPro looking for a Batak Lite reaction game for an exhibition stand. That hire had gone well, and when it came to planning their BAPCO 2026 appearance, they knew exactly who to call. This time, they wanted something with a broader appeal, something that would draw in a crowd and keep people engaged long enough for real conversations to happen.

The answer was an electronic dartboard, fully wrapped in Multitone's own branding, installed and managed by the FunPro team in Coventry.

The Challenge: Making an Exhibition Stand Worth Stopping At

As told to FunPro by the Multitone Electronics PLC team.

“Walking the floor of a busy trade exhibition is an exercise in constant decision-making. Attendees are surrounded by stands, screens, banners, and pitches, all demanding their attention at once. For exhibitors, the challenge is clear: give people a genuine reason to stop rather than walk past.

For Multitone, this challenge was familiar territory. BAPCO attracts a specialist audience of public safety and critical communications professionals, people who are there to do serious business. But that does not mean the atmosphere has to be all formality. In fact, the best exhibition conversations often start with something lighter, a shared experience, a moment of friendly competition, a game that breaks the ice before business cards are exchanged.

Multitone wanted their stand to offer exactly that. They needed an attraction that would pull people in from the aisle, hold their interest, and create a natural, relaxed environment for conversations to develop. It also needed to look the part, properly branded and professionally presented so that it reflected well on the Multitone name.

Having worked with FunPro before, they knew the team could deliver. The brief was straightforward: an electronic dartboard, dressed in Multitone branding, installed and ready for the opening of the show.”

The Solution: A Bespoke Branded Electronic Dartboard, Printed and Installed by FunPro

FunPro's in-house print team got to work producing custom graphics to wrap the front and sides of the electronic dartboard in Multitone's branding. The result was a stand attraction that did not just entertain, it advertised. Every time someone stepped up to play, they were engaging directly with the Multitone brand.

The dartboard format is well suited to exhibition environments for a number of reasons. It is immediately recognisable, so no explanation is needed to get people involved. It accommodates players of all abilities, so there is no barrier to entry. And it creates natural moments of competition and camaraderie, which is exactly the kind of atmosphere that makes an exhibition stand memorable.

Installation was handled by the FunPro team and went without a hitch. With CBS Arena located in Coventry, the same city as FunPro's base of operations, the logistics were straightforward.

The dartboard quickly became one of the talking points of the BAPCO show. Multitone's team overheard fellow attendees discussing it over breakfast at their hotel the following morning, which is about as clear a signal as an exhibition attraction can give that it has done its job. The stand drew consistent footfall throughout the event, with the game creating a steady stream of visitors who stayed to play, stayed to chat, and left with a strong impression of the Multitone team.

From the first contact and quote through to installation, the Multitone team highlighted FunPro's professional and reliable approach as a key part of what made the experience work so well. For a business that places reliability at the heart of its own offering, that matters.

Results and Future Outlook

The BAPCO 2026 exhibition was another strong result for Multitone Electronics PLC, with the branded dartboard delivering consistent footfall and generating the kind of organic buzz that money cannot buy. The overheard conversations at the hotel are a reminder that the best stand attractions do not just engage the people who stop; they become part of the story that attendees carry home with them.

For FunPro, this project reinforced something that runs through many of our strongest client relationships: repeat business is built on doing things properly the first time. Multitone first hired with FunPro in 2023, and each subsequent event has seen the partnership go from strength to strength. The client has already confirmed they will be back for their next show, as well as any other events where they need a stand attraction.

That kind of long-term relationship is what FunPro is built on. Whether it is a first enquiry or a returning client planning their next event, the approach is the same: listen carefully, recommend the right equipment, and make sure every element of the hire runs smoothly from start to finish.

We look forward to working with Multitone again soon.

The FunPro Team

The Multitone BAPCO project was delivered by the FunPro team based in Coventry, including our in-house print specialists who produced and applied the bespoke branded graphics to the electronic dartboard. Our print team works directly alongside our hire operation, which means branding is handled with the same care and attention as every other element of the hire. From producing the artwork to wrapping the game, the process is managed in-house to ensure the finished result meets the client's expectations every time.

Ready to Make Your Exhibition Stand the One People Remember?

If you are planning an exhibition appearance and want a stand attraction that draws a crowd and starts conversations, get in touch with the FunPro team today. We cover venues nationwide and offer a full range of branded game hire options to suit any event or audience. Contact us to discuss your next event.