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Exhibition Timetable

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BUILD-UP 

HALL OPEN 

ACCESS FOR … 

Friday 25th April 

0800hrs – 1400hrs

Floorcovering commences and delivery of machinery as per schedule (to be confirmed through ILS).

Construction waste is required to be taken away each day.

All deliveries must be pre-booked and scheduled with ILS in order to gain access

1400hrs - 1800hrs

Scheduled delivery of machinery continues plus
Scheduled Stand Building commences (to be confirmed through ILS).

Construction waste is required to be taken away each day.

All deliveries must be pre-booked and scheduled with ILS in order to gain access.

Saturday 26 April

0800hrs – 2000hrs

Space Only construction plus delivery of machinery exhibits continues.

Contractors should check that all services have been pulled through in the correct position before they start to build the stand.

From 6pm there will be no service support. i.e. no electrician or venue services available.

Construction waste is required to be taken away each day.
Any vehicles unloading with be required to pre-book a time slot via the NEC’s Event Delivery System powered by Voyage Control.

Sunday 27 April

0800hrs – 2000hrs

Space Only construction plus delivery of machinery exhibits continues.

Contractors should check that all services have been pulled through in the correct position before they start to build the stand.

From 6pm there will be no service support. i.e. no electrician or venue services available.

Construction waste is required to be taken away each day.
Any vehicles unloading with be required to pre-book a time slot via the NEC’s Event Delivery System powered by Voyage Control.

Monday 28 April

0800hrs – 2200hrs

Shell Scheme ready for exhibitors to begin interior display.

All stands to be complete, litter and stand construction materials to be removed from the halls by 1800hrs.  Stand dressing only after this time.

Construction waste is required to be taken away each day.
Please note: last access to the hall will be 1900hrs

Any vehicles unloading with be required to pre-book a time slot via the NEC’s Event Delivery System powered by Voyage Control. On this day the deposit system is also in operation


Work outside these hours will not be allowed. In emergency situations e.g., unavoidable delays due to circumstance outside the contractor’s control, an hourly charge per stand of £62 + vat per hour until 2200 hours and £102 + vat per hour between 2200 hours and midnight will need to be made on-site to the organisers only to cover staffing and administration costs.  The Organisers will have to pass this cost to the exhibitor / contractor concerned. Please note depending on timing we cannot guarantee that sufficient amount of required support, from the venue, Health & Safety Officer etc can be provided.  We therefore require all exhibitors and contractors to ensure that space only stands are designed to be completed in the time available.

OPEN PERIOD 

HALL OPEN 

SHOW OPEN HOURS 

Tuesday 29 April 

0800 – 1800hrs

1000 – 1700hrs

Wednesday 30th April 

0800 – 2100hrs

1000 – 2000hrs

Thursday 1 May 

0800 – 2200hrs

1000 – 1600hrs

 

BREAKDOWN 

HALL OPEN 

ACCESS FOR … 

Thursday 1 May

1700hrs – 2200hrs

Cars and small vans should park in the outer car parks on arrival until the show has closed and they will then be given direct access through the nominated Gate.  (They will not be able to queue at the Gate).

Breakdown begins at approx. 1700hrs once visitors have cleared the halls.  Contractors will not be allowed access for breakdown until all it is deemed safe to do so. Once we are in the breakdown phase all exhibits and portable displays should be removed from the hall.

Waste must be taken away. Should it be left a waste charge and fine will be charged to the exhibitor. Please ensure the appointed stand builder removes the stand waste to avoid these charges.

All Shell Scheme stands must be completely cleared of all products, furniture, graphics, portable displays etc.

Dismantling of shell scheme stands will begin at 0800hrs on Friday 2 May.  The safety of any items left behind is the responsibility of the exhibitor.

It is advisable NOT to leave the stand unattended during the breakdown period.

Friday 2 May 

0800hrs – 1600hrs

Hall to be completely clear by 1600hrs. 

Waste must be taken away. Should it be left a waste charge and fine will be charged to the exhibitor. Please ensure the appointed stand builder removes the stand waste to avoid these charges.

Please make sure your contractor has clear instructions to remove all stand construction materials (including flooring, carpet and carpet tape).

Removal of stand fittings and clearance of Space Only sites only.

 

If work outside these hours is necessary the Organisers must be informed ASAP but no later than 1400hrs that day, for arrangements to be made for Security and Health and Safety cover.  An hourly charge per stand of £250 will be made to cover venue and staffing costs.  This can be paid by invoice prior to going on-site or by credit card on-site.  Please contact ops.fit@montgomerygroup.com for more information.

Any vehicles unloading will be required to pre-book a timeslot via the NEC’s Event Delivery System powered by Voyage Control. This will be open to book from 4th April.

If you wish to commence stand build on Friday 19 May from 1400hrs, access to the hall will be scheduled in line with the delivery of machinery.  Please contact ILS on jl@i-l-s.co.uk.

Do not leave valuables unattended at any time.  Breakdown in a particularly vulnerable time so please be extra vigilant.

 

FIT Show is a TRADE ONLY event, persons under the age of 16 will not be admitted into the Exhibition Hall AT ANY TIME.

 

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