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Welcome
to our Glossary of Trade Show Terms!
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| A |
| A/V |
Audio/visual support such as television monitors, VCRs, or taped music. |
| A/V
Contractor |
Supplier of
audio visual equipment, projectors, screens,
microphones, etc. |
| Advance Order |
An order for services sent to the service contractor prior to the installation date. Compare with Floor Order. |
| Advance
Price |
Item's unit
price when it is ordered and paid for prior to the
deadline date. |
| Advance Rates |
Fees associated with advance orders, which typically include discounts when paid in advance. |
| Advanced
Drayage |
A service
for a shipment prior to a show's move in time, which
includes a holding station for freight with shipping to
the show. |
| Agent |
A bona fide representative with proper credentials from the party represented. |
| Air Freight |
Goods shipped via airplane. |
| Air Waybill |
A bill of lading that establishes the terms between a shipper and an air transportation company for the transport of goods from a given location to a given airport destination for a specified charge. Compare with Inland Bill of Lading, Ocean Bill of Lading, Through Bill of Lading. |
| Aisle |
Traffic area
between booths. |
| Aisle
Carpet |
Carpet
installed in aisles. |
| Aisle
Signs |
Signs
(usually suspended) to indicate aisle numbers. |
| Association |
An
organization of people sharing a common interest. Some
associations sponsor a trade show. |
| Assembly |
The process of erecting an exhibit from its components. Also called Installation,Set Up. |
| Attendees |
Those persons who visit an event that are not exhibiting
nor even connected with the event itself. |
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| B |
| Back-to-Back
Booth |
A booth
which is back -to- back with another booth |
| Backlight |
A light
source which illuminates any transparent or translucent
material from behind. |
| Backwall |
Drape or
panels at rear of booth - normally 8 ft. high. |
| Backwall
Booth |
Booth
located on the outer most wall of the exhibit hall (also
called Perimeter Booth). |
| Baffle |
A partition designed to control light, air, sound, or traffic flow. |
| Banner |
A suspended
decorative or communicative panel, usually made of fabric or paper for temporary use. |
| Base |
Steel floor
support piece for upright post. |
| Bill
of Lading (B/L |
A document
that establishes the terms of a contract between a
shipper and a transportation company under which freight
is to be moved between specified points for a specified
charge. |
| Blanket Wrap |
Uncrated goods covered with blankets or other protective padding and shipped via van line. Also called Pad Wrap. |
| Blueprint |
A scale drawing of booth space layout, construction, and specifications. |
| Boneyard |
A storage area for empty crates and contractor materials. |
| Blue
Line |
Copy of
original floor plan. |
| Booth |
An area made up of one or more standard units of exhibit space. |
| Booth
Equipment - |
Aluminum and
steel framework that supports the booth draperies, to
define booth spaces. Also called booth steel, booth
hardware. |
| Booth
Number - |
Number
designated by show management for each exhibitors space. |
| Booth
Package - |
Show
management provides furniture and/or services to
exhibitor for a single fee. (See package
plan). |
| Booth Personnel |
Staff members assigned by an exhibitor to work in an exhibit. |
| Booth
Size |
The amount
of floor space occupied by exhibitor, e.g. 100 sq. ft.
for a 10' x 10' booth. |
| Booth
Sign - |
Identification
sign which usually includes company name, city and
state, and booth number. For use with pipe and drape
booths, is placed on the Backwall drape. |
| Breakpoint |
The level at which a discount is given for a volume order. |
| Building
Rules - |
Regulations
set by building management outlining procedures for
their property. |
| C |
| CAD/CAM |
Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing.
A pricing term indicating that these charges are included in the stated price.
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| Carpenter |
A skilled worker used to uncrate, install, dismantle, and recrate exhibit properties. |
| Carpet |
Floor
covering for booth or aisle. |
| Carpet
Tape |
Double-sided
tape, used to secure carpet. |
| Carrier |
A transportation line moving freight. Usually a van line, common carrier, rail line, or air carrier. Also see
Common Carrier. |
| Cartage |
1. The fee charged for transporting freight.
2. The moving of exhibit properties over a short distance |
| Certificate
of Insurance |
A document
provided by an insurance carrier outlining coverage on
their clients. When insurance is discontinued, all
holders of certificates of insurance are notified. These
are required by show management before a Third Party
Vendor can work on the show floor. |
| Certificate of Inspection |
A document certifying that merchandise was in good condition immediately prior to its shipment. |
| Cherry Picker |
Equipment used to lift people to a given height. |
| Clean Bill of Lading |
A carrier-issued receipt indicating that transported merchandise was received in apparent good condition. Compare with Foul Bill of Lading. |
| Cleaning
Service |
Janitorial
Service provided to exhibitors by a service contractor. |
| Coat
Rack |
Stand for
hanging coats and hats. |
| Collective Agreement |
A contract between an employer and a union specifying the terms and conditions for employment, the status of the union, and the process for settling disputes during the contract period. Also known as Labor Agreement, Union Contract. |
| Column |
A pillar in
an exposition facility which supports the roof or other
structures. Usually denoted on Floor Plan as a solid
square. |
| Commercial Invoice |
An itemized list of shipped goods. |
| Common Carrier |
A transportation company moving people or goods. For exhibit freight, the carrier usually accepts only crated materials and
consolidates the properties of several
customers into one shipment bound for the same destination. |
| Consignee |
A person to whom goods are shipped. |
| Consignment |
A delivery of merchandise from an exporter (the consignor) to an agent (the consignee) under the agreement that the agent will sell the merchandise, receive a commission, and remit the net proceeds to the exporter. |
| Consignor |
A person who sends freight. |
| Construction Drawing |
A drawing which gives detailed diagrams and instructions for building an exhibit. |
| Consolidate |
To ship freight to a central depot where several loads bound for the same destination are put together before being shipped to that destination. |
| Contractor |
An
individual providing services To a trade show and/or its
exhibitors. May be Official (show management appointed)
or Independent (exhibitor - appointed). |
| Convention
Bureau |
Organization
to promote and assist conventions in their city. |
| Corner
Booth |
An exhibit
space with exposure on at least two aisles; booth at end
of aisle. |
| Counter |
1. A table
raised with leg extensions to 42" in height. |
| Craftsperson |
A skilled worker who provides services at the exposition facility. Also called Labor. |
| Crating List |
An itemized list of the contents of a crate. |
| Cross
Aisle |
An aisle at
a right angle to a main aisle. |
| Cross
Bar |
Rod used in
draping or as a support device. |
| CSR |
Customer
Service Representative - Communicates with customers via
telephone or on a one-to-one basis in clarifying needs
and resolving problems. |
| Cubic Content |
Literally, length x width x height. With reference to booth space, the placement of exhibit properties at a height of 8 feet or more above the leased area. Also a measurement used in determining shipping costs for van lines. |
| Custom Exhibit |
A display designed and built to meet the specific needs of an exhibitor. |
| Customhouse Broker |
A person or company licensed to enter and clear goods through Customs. |
| Custom
Carpet |
Upgraded
(heavier pile) carpet with special colors provided by
the official contractor. |
| Cut
& Lay |
Installation
of carpet other than standard booth size. Includes
matching dye lots, laying, cutting, edge taping and
plastic covering to protect carpet during set up. |
| CWT |
Hundred
weight. A weight measurement for exhibit freight. 100
pounds. |
| C.T.S.M. |
Certified Trade Show Marketer! |
| D |
| D.O.T. |
Department of Transportation. |
| DW |
Deadweight (tons of 2240 lbs.) |
| Damage Report |
A report submitted by an exhibitor to a freight company or drayage contractor itemizing damage to shipped goods. |
| Dead Man |
Temporary post used during installation to help support the weight of an overhead structure. |
| Dead Time |
Time when a worker is unable to perform duties due to factors beyond his or her control. |
| Declared Value |
A shipper's stated dollar value for the contents of a shipment. |
| Decorator |
1. Company
that provides services to show management and exhibitors
- drape rentals, labor, signs, etc. |
| Delivery
Area |
Area at show
site to which products will be delivered for a
particular show. |
| Detail
Drawing |
Drawing
showing method of construction, plan views, elevations,
floor plans, drains, etc. |
| DIM Weight |
Length x width x height divided by 194 for domestic shipments, or divided by 166 for international shipments. |
| Directory |
A catalog of basic information about the show, including exhibitors, floor plan and schedule of events. (This is also sometimes referred to as an On-site Program or
Program.) |
| Dismantle |
Take down
and removal of exhibits. |
| Display |
Method used
to show a product or service. See Exhibit. |
| Display Builder |
A company which fabricates exhibits.
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| Display
House |
1. Company
which fabricates (builds) displays. |
| Display
Case |
Counter unit
with glass top and/or front, for displaying product.
Also called showcase. |
| Display
Rules & Regulations |
A set of
specifications for exhibit construction endorsed by
major exhibit industry associations. Also the set of
rules for an exposition drafted by management and/or the
facility. |
| Dock |
A place
where freight is loaded onto and taken from vessels or
vehicles. |
| Dolly |
A platform where freight is loaded onto and removed from vehicles or vessels. |
| Double-decker |
A two-storied exhibit. Also known as Multiple Story Exhibit. |
| Double-Face
Tape |
Tape with
adhesive on both sides used to adhere carpet to floor or
for signs. Also called carpet tape. |
| Draped
Booth |
Backwall and
siderail drapes, installed on pipe rails, usually
provided by show management. |
| Drayage |
Delivery of
exhibit materials to assigned space, removing empty
crates, returning crates at end of show for re-crating
and delivering materials for carrier loading. |
| Drayage Contractor |
A company responsible for handling exhibit materials at a trade show. |
| Drayage Form |
A form completed by an exhibitor requesting handling of materials. |
| D.T. Labor |
Double Time Labor. Work performed on overtime and charged at twice the published rate. |
| Duplex Outlet |
A double electrical outlet. |
| E |
| EAC
- Exhibitor Appointed Contractor |
A company
appointed by the exhibitor to provide tradeshow
services. Usually exhibit installation and dismantle. |
| Easel |
Frame or
tripod to display signs. |
| Electrical
Contractor |
Company
contracted by show management or a facility to provide
electrical services to a trade show. |
| Electrician |
Handle
installation of all electrical equipment. May include
headers and signs. |
| Elevation |
Drawing
depicting front and side views of an exhibit. |
| End Cap |
An exhibit space with aisles on three sides. |
| Estimate |
An
approximate calculation of the cost of performing a job. |
| Exclusive
Contractor |
Contractor
appointed by show or building management as the sole
agent to provide services. |
| Exclusive Use |
The rental of a carrier's entire cargo space by one shipper. |
| Exhibit |
Structure
used to display products or convey messages. |
| Exhibit Designer/Producer |
Company responsible for designing and constructing exhibit booths. |
| Exhibit Directory |
A guide for exhibition attendees which lists exhibitors and exhibit locations. |
| Exhibit
Hall |
Area(s)
within a facility where exhibits are located. |
| Exhibit
House |
The exhibit
builder or the company who rents the exhibit to the
exhibitor. |
| Exhibit
Manager |
Person in
charge of an individual exhibit. |
| Exhibition |
Event at
which products and services are displayed. |
| Exhibitor Appointed Contractor |
A contractor hired by an exhibitor to perform trade show services independently of show management appointed contractors. Also called Independent Contractor, |
| Exhibitor
Manual/Kit |
Traditionally,
a paper manual containing general information,
labor/service order forms, rules and regulations and
other information pertaining to exhibitor's
participation in an exhibit. |
| Exposition
Manager |
Show/event
staff person responsible for the show. |
| Exposition
General Contractor |
Contractor
appointed by management to provide contractor services
to exhibitor. See also General Contractor, Official
Contractor. |
| Exposition Rules |
The set of regulations which govern a given trade show. |
| F |
| Fabrication |
The construction of an exhibit. |
| Fascia |
Panel at the
top of an exhibit, usually bearing company name. Also
referred to as a header. |
| FHC |
A notation on floor plans indicating the locations of fire hose cabinets. |
| Fire Exit |
A door designated for emergency egress, which must be kept clear of obstructions. |
| Fire Lane |
An aisle that must be kept clear of obstructions to allow emergency egress. |
| Fire Retardant |
Term used to describe a finish which coats materials with a fire-resistant (not fireproof) cover. |
| Floor
Manager |
Individual
representing show management who is responsible for the
exhibition area. |
| Floor
Marking |
Method of
marking booth space on exhibit hall floor. |
| Floor
Plan |
1. A drawing
showing the arrangement of booths, aisles, and public
areas, etc. in the exhibit hall. |
| Floor
Port |
A utility
box located in the floor containing electrical,
telephone and plumbing connections (this box is
recessed). |
| Foam
Core |
Lightweight
material with a Styrofoam center used for signs,
decorating and exhibit construction. (also called Gator
Foam or Gator Board). |
| Forklift |
A motorized
vehicle which is used for lifting and carrying loads. It
derives its name from two long flat extensions for
picking up objects. (Also known as a Tow Motor, Fork
Truck, or Lift Truck and less often as a Jeep. |
| Foul Bill of Lading |
A carrier-issued receipt indicating that transported merchandise was damaged when received. Compare with Clean Bill of Lading. |
| Four Hour Call |
Minimum work period for which union labor must be paid. |
| Freight |
Exhibit properties and other materials shipped for an exhibit. |
| Freight Desk |
The area where inbound and outbound exhibit materials are handled at a trade show. |
| Freight Forwarder |
A shipping company which handles export shipments for a fee. |
| Frontage,
Front Space |
Refers to
dimension across the front of an exhibit (for example, a
30 x 10 exhibit has a 30' of front space and 10' of
depth). |
| G |
| Gangway |
International term referring to the "aisle". |
| General
Contractor |
Company
which provides all labor and services to an exhibition
manager and exhibitors. (See Official Contractor and
Exhibition Service Contractor). |
| Graphics |
Communicative
elements: color, copy, art, photographs, translites,
etc. used to illustrate a booth theme or decor. |
| Grid System |
A network of structural members, electrical conduits, and other support systems on
a pattern of centers. |
| H |
| Hall |
A generic
term for an exposition facility. May also refer to an
individual area within a facility. |
| Hand Truck |
Small hand-propelled vehicle used for transporting small loads. |
| Hard Card |
1. Work order for labor or services.
2. Drayage contractor's record of materials received or shipped. |
| Hard
Wire |
Electrical
connections which are other than receptacle. These are
charged on a time plus materials basis. |
| Hard
wall |
A type of
exhibit construction in which the walls are of solid
material, rather than fabric. |
| Header |
A sign or other structure across the top of an exhibit. |
| Height
Limitation |
Rules set by
show management to control height of booths. |
| High
Drape |
Drape over
8' high which requires special equipment (pipe). |
| High Jacker |
Equipment used to lift people to a given height. |
| Horizontal
Bar - |
Cross bar
used for hanging drapes. |
| Hold Harmless Clause |
A contract clause that relieves one party of responsibility in the event of a legal claim. |
| I |
| I
& D - |
Installation
and dismantle of an exhibit. Generally an exhibit
appointed contractor. Also known as Set Up and Take-down. |
| I.D.
Sign - |
Company name
sign - usually includes booth number and city. |
| Independent
Service Contractor- |
Any company
(other than the designated "official contractor)
providing a service (display installation and
dismantling, models/demonstrations, florist,
photographs, audiovisual, etc.) employed by the
exhibitor. |
| Infringement
- |
Unauthorized
use of floor space outside exclusive booth area. |
| Inline
Booth - |
Exhibit
space with exhibit booths on either side and back. |
| Install
- |
The time
frame for installing a show or exhibit. |
| Installation
& Dismantle - |
Also
referred to as I & D. The set up and tear down of
exhibits. |
| Installation
Contractor - |
May be
either "official" (as designated by exposition
management) or "independent" (hired directly
by exhibitor). Has control over labor pool, or has
access to labor pool. Responsible for the supervision
and coordination of installation and dismantle labor. |
| Island
Booth |
Booth space
with aisles on all 4 sides. Also called Island Display,
Island Exhibit. |
| Island
Exhibit |
This is an
exhibit with aisles on all four sides. |
| J |
| Jigged Crate |
A special-purpose crate with hardware to secure exhibit properties in place to prevent shifting during shipment. |
| Job Foreman |
A person in charge of supervising and coordinating workers. |
| Junction Box |
A distribution point for electrical power. |
| K |
| K.D. (Knockdown) |
An exhibit with separate components that must be assembled on-site. |
| Kit |
See Service Kit. |
| L |
| Labor |
For shows,
refers to workers who perform services. |
| Labor Call |
1. Method of securing union employees.
2. Time specified for labor to report (as in a 7 A.M. call).
3. Minimum amount for which labor must be paid. |
| Labor Desk |
Exhibit hall location where exhibitors may place orders for labor. |
| Labor Form |
The form used by exhibitors to order labor.
Laborer See Craftsperson. |
| Labor
Order |
Refers to an
order for exhibit installation and dismantle or any job
for which the general contractor will bill labor. |
| Lamination |
The process of bonding two or more substances together. |
| Lead Tracking |
A manual or automated system used to conduct follow-up activities for sales prospects resulting from a trade show. |
| Liability |
Legal issue
of responsibility for damage or injuries. |
| Lighting |
The amount or type of illumination in an exhibit or exhibition hall. |
| Light
Box - |
Enclosure
with lighting and translucent face of plastic or glass. |
| Linear Display |
An exhibit that is constructed in a continuous line along an aisle. Also called Inline. |
| Linear
Foot (Lineal Foot) |
Measurement
of feet, a span in a continuous line. |
| Loading Dock |
An area within an exposition facility where freight is received and shipped. |
| Lock-Up |
A secure storage area within an exposition facility. |
| Logo |
Symbol
identifying an organization, company or event. |
| Loop
Fabric |
Fabric to
which Velcro will adhere. |
| Low Voltage |
A term applied to electrical currents of 24 volts or less. Usually used in animation and specialty lighting. |
| M |
| Management
Company |
A firm that
is hired by a trade association to handle space sales,
promotion and other aspects of organizing their trade
show. The management company may be responsible for
selecting the official contractor. Also called Show
Management. |
| Manual |
See Service
Kit. |
| Marshaling Yard |
A lot where trucks gather for orderly dispatch to show site. |
| Mask |
To cover for painting or protection. |
| Masking Drape |
A cloth used to cover storage or other unsightly areas. |
| Meter |
The most common width for a backwall panel. (1 Meter = 39.37 inches) |
| Modular
Exhibit |
Exhibit
constructed with interchangeable components. |
| Move-In |
Date(s) set
for installation of exhibits. |
| Move-Out |
Date(s) set
for dismantling of exhibits. |
| Multimedia |
Combining two or more types of audio/visual support in a presentation. |
| N |
| N.O.H.M. |
Not Otherwise Herein Provided.
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| Net Square Footage |
The total amount of leased booth space in an exposition facility. |
| No
Freight Isle |
An isle that
must be kept clear during installation and dismantling. |
| O |
| O.R. |
Owner's Risk.
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| Official Contractor |
Show management appointed company providing services to a trade show and/or
its exhibitors. Also called General Contractor. Compare with Exhibitor Appointed
Contractor.
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| Official
Service Contractor |
See Official
Contractor. |
| On-site |
A reference to the exhibit location. Also called At-site. |
| On-site Order |
Floor order placed at a show site. |
| On-site
Pricing |
Item's unit
price when ordered after the deadline date. |
| O.T. Labor |
Work performed on overtime. |
| OT
Surcharge |
Work
performed on overtime billed by either time and one-half
or twice the published labor rates. |
| Overhead
Work |
Work
performed over the exhibit floor usually requiring a
scissor lift or man lift. |
| Overlay |
A panel
mounted to another surface. |
| Overtime |
A designation for work performed outside the hours specified as normal working hours. Usually work performed on overtime is charged at a substantially higher rate. |
| P |
| P.D. |
Per Diem. |
| P.W. |
Packed Weight. |
| Package
Plan |
Show
management provides furniture and/or services to
exhibitors for a single fee. Also called Booth Package,
Standard Booth Package. |
| Packing Case |
See Shipping Case. |
| Packing
List |
A list
showing the number and kinds of items being shipped as
well as other information needed for transportation
purposes. |
| Pad Wrap |
See Blanket Wrap. |
| Padded Van Shipment |
Uncrated goods covered with blankets or other protective padding and shipped via van line. |
| Panel System |
A prefabricated exhibit composed of connected rectangular panels of various sizes. |
| Particle Board |
A panel made of compressed, glued wood chips. |
| Peg Board |
The trade name for a type of hardboard with perforations at regular intervals. Usually used for hanging items. |
| Peninsula
Booth |
Booth Space
with aisles on three sides (also called End Cap). |
| Perimeter
Booth |
Booth
located on the outer most wall of the exhibit hall. |
| Periodic
Porter Service |
Clean
ashtrays and empty wastebaskets at two hour intervals,
show hours only, for the duration of the show. Vacuuming
is not included. |
| Pipe
and Drape |
Pipe
material with fabric draped from it to create siderails
and backwall of a trade show. |
| Podium |
A demonstration area, usually higher than the surrounding floor. |
| Pop-Up
Display |
A type of
small exhibit in which the backwall structure expands to
size from collapsed, interconnected members. |
| Portable Exhibit |
A lightweight display unit that can be moved without a forklift. |
| Porter
Service |
Exhibitor
specified use of one or more porters. |
| Porter
Service |
Exhibitor
specified use of one or more porters. |
| Power Strip |
A movable unit having multiple electrical outlets. |
| Post |
Metal
upright used to support drapes. See Upright. |
| Prefab |
A pre-built exhibit ready for installation. |
| Press Kit |
A package of materials put together for the media. Usually a folder containing
press releases, product announcements, and other materials. |
| Press Release |
An article submitted to the media for publication. Usually announcing news about a
product, company, or individual. |
| Producer |
1. Exhibit Producer: An individual or company which designs and/or builds
exhibits.
2. Show Producer: An individual or company which manages trade shows. |
| Pro Forma Invoice |
An invoice sent to a buyer prior to the shipment of merchandise which provides detailed information about the kinds and quantities of goods to be shipped. |
| Pro-number |
A carrier-assigned number used to designate a specific shipment. |
| PYLON |
A tall
exhibit structure used for identification. |
| Q |
| Quad Box |
Four electrical outlets in one box. |
| R |
| Raceway |
Metal or insulated rubber tubing used to channel electrical wires. |
| Rail |
A low
divider between exhibits. |
| Rear
Illuminated |
Technique of
lighting color transparency from rear. Also called Back
lighted. |
| Rear Projection |
A video technique in which images are projected on a screen positioned between the projector and the audience. |
| Refurbish |
The process of repairing or reconditioning an exhibit to extend its life span. |
| Relay |
An electrical device used to produce programmed effects by interrupting the flow of current. |
| Release Forms |
Forms provided by show management to permit the removal of materials from an exhibition. |
| Rental
Exhibit |
A complete
hard wall exhibit rented to an exhibitor. |
| Return Panels |
Side panels joined perpendicular to the
backwall. |
| Rheostat |
A device used to regulate lighting intensity. Also known as Dimmer Switch. |
| Rigger |
A laborer
responsible for machinery uncrating, unskidding,
positioning, leveling, and reskidding. |
| Rigging |
The process
of attaching the cable on a crane to a piece of
machinery or equipment. |
| Right To Work State |
A state where no person can be denied the right to work because of membership or non-membership in a labor union. |
| Riser |
Box-like
shelf added to table or counter to form tiers. |
| Rod/Expander/Telescope |
Various
names for the piece of pipe on which drape is threaded
for backwall and side rail back rails |
| S |
| S-Hook |
Type of
hanging hardware in the form of "S" used as
hanger for I/D signs, etc. |
| Schematic Model |
A diagram in model form. |
| Scissors Lift |
A motorized platform used to lift people to a given height. |
| Scooter |
An electric or gas cart used to transport people and materials. |
| Scrim |
Fabric which is opaque when lighted from the front and transparent when lighted from the rear. |
| Security
Cage |
Metal cage
to lock up exhibitor materials. |
| Self
Contained Exhibit |
Type of
exhibit where crate is opened and becomes part of the
exhibit. |
| Service Desk |
The location at which exhibitors order services from show management. |
| Service Kit |
A packet of show-related information and order forms provided to exhibitors by show management. Also called Exhibitor Kit. |
| Service Desk |
The location at which exhibitors order services from show management. |
| Set Up |
The process of erecting an exhibit from its components. Also called Assembly, Installation. |
| Set-Up
Drawing |
The plans
from which the exhibit components are assembled. |
| Set-Up
Personnel - |
A labor crew
that installs a show or exhibit. |
| Show
Break - |
Time
specified for the close of the exhibition and beginning
of dismantling. |
| Shipping Crate |
A wooden container for transporting exhibit materials, which may be designed for a single use or custom built for extended reuse. |
| Shipping Case |
A reusable container for transporting exhibit materials. |
| Show Break |
Time specified for the closing of an exhibition and beginning of dismantling. |
| Show
Close Date |
Date that a
show ends. |
| Show
Card |
Cardboard-like
substrate used for signs. |
| Show Decorator |
A company or individual responsible for providing draping, carpeting, and signage services for the trade show and its exhibitors. |
| Show
Management |
The organizer and operator of an exposition. |
| Show Manager |
Association
or management company staff which is responsible for
overall show activities. |
| Show Office |
The show management office at an exposition. |
| Show
Photographer |
Official
photographer for exhibition; appointed by show manager. |
| Show Producer |
An individual or company which manages trade shows, including leasing the exposition facility, hiring official contractors, and promoting the show. |
| Show Rules |
The general rules and regulations governing a specific trade show. |
| Showcase |
General term
for glazed or framed enclosure for display of objects. |
| Side
Char |
Chair having
no arms. |
| Side
Rail |
Term for 3'
high drape divider used to separate one exhibit space
from another. |
| Sign
Copy |
Represents
the wording, logo, etc. that will go on a sign. |
| Sign
Frame |
A 22" x
28" chrome frame mounted on a pole, designated for
displaying signs. |
| Sign Standard |
A frame on a stand into which a sign can be inserted for display. |
| Silk Screen |
A method of creating graphics with a reusable stencil. |
| Skirting
or Skirt |
A
pre-pleated fabric made of poly satin or poly taffeta,
which is stapled to tables or counters. |
| Skid |
A low wooden frame used to support heavy objects or groups of materials for easier handling. Usually used as a platform for objects moved by forklift. Also called Pallet. |
| Space |
The area occupied by an exhibitor in the exhibition hall. |
| Spotting |
Placement of
equipment in exact location in booth by using a
forklift. |
| ST
Labor |
Work
performed on straight time. |
| Stanchion |
Upright post
to support ropes for crowd control. |
| Stock Exhibits |
A predesigned display modified for a particular use by the exhibitor. |
| Storage
Area |
Space at
show set aside for storage of crates or materials. |
| Sub-Contractor |
Company
retained by prime contractor to provide services. |
| Supervision
Fee |
Fees charged
by the general services contractor o supervise
installation and dismantling labor for exhibits. |
| System |
Modular
Exhibit System- "System" often used to refer
to the general services contractor's Modular
Exhibit Rentals. |
| T |
| T & M |
See Time & Materials. |
| T.L. |
Truckload. |
| Tabletop
Display |
Exhibit
designed for use on top of a table. |
| Tack
Board |
A 4' x 8'
board supported on legs. Can be used to display posters,
graphics, signs or other materials. |
| Taffeta
- |
Type of
material used for skirting or special draping. |
| Tape
(Double-Faced) |
Double faced
tape used to adhere carpet within the booth space. |
| Tape
(Duct) |
Duct tape is
sometimes used on the carpet edges and to secure carpet
pad to the floor and carpet and carpet and pad together. |
| Tape
(Fiber) |
Fiber tape
is used for strapping carpet rolls and closing cartons. |
| Tape
(Masking) |
Masking tape
is the only tape to be applied to a finished surface or
Plexiglas. |
| Tape
(Plastic) |
Plastic tape
is used to close a carton, hold pads on blankets wrapped
exhibits and for basic packing. |
| Talent |
An individual or company hired to work in an exhibit to greet visitors, demonstrate
product, or stage a performance. |
| Target
Date |
A designated
day and time for arrival of freight assigned to a
particular exhibitor or exhibit area. Helps to assure
smooth, timely and safe move-in. |
| Tax
Exempt |
Customer is
exempt from paying taxes. Tax exempt certificate must be
on file with the official general services contractor. |
| Tax
Exempt Certificate |
Document
which verifies tax exemption status in the state the
show is held. |
| Teardown |
The dismantling of an exhibit. Also known as Take-down. |
| Telescopic Pipe |
Tubing in which one section slides inside another. Used to support drapes. |
| Terminal |
Freight handling or dock area. |
| Third
Party Vendor |
Any company
(other than designated "official" contractor)
providing a service (such as display installation and
dismantling) employed by the exhibitor. See also
Independent Service Contractor. |
| Time
& Materials |
Method of
charging for services based on the materials used and
the labor needed to perform a task. |
| Trade
Fair |
Broadly,
international term for an exposition. |
| Trade Show |
An exposition related to a particular industry or group, and open only to the members of that group. |
| Traffic Flow |
The movement of visitors through an exposition or exhibit. |
| Transparency |
A black and
white or color translucent photograph or artwork. |
| Transient Space |
Short-term rental space. |
| Turnkey
Services |
In essence,
the exhibitor simply "turns the key" upon
arrival at the show and opens the booth. |
| Twist Lock |
A type of electrical plug that connects by twisting together. |
| U |
| U.L. |
Underwriters Laboratory. An organization which grants electrical ratings. |
| Union |
An organization of workers formed with the purpose of protecting workers' rights and increasing bargaining power with an employer on such issues as wages, hours, and benefits. |
| Union Steward |
An on-site union official elected by coworkers to oversee a particular union's work in a facility and resolve any disputes over union jurisdiction. Also known as Shop Steward. |
| Upright |
The vertical
post that supports the backwall and side rail drape.
Also referred to as post, stanchion, tube, pipe steel or
pilaster. |
| V |
| Valance |
An overhead banner typically used as a light baffle. |
| Velcro |
Brand name
of special tape used to adhere objects to a display. Has
two components; loop and fabric. The two components
adhere to one another, but may be separated, allowing
graphics and other materials to be moved. |
| Vinyl |
Plastic
material used for drape or for covering tables,
counters, and risers. |
| Violation |
Breach of
agreement with building, management or union. |
| Visqueen |
Plastic
covering over carpet for protection. |
| W |
| Warehouse |
Building
where exhibit materials and products are stored. |
| Warehouse
Receipt |
A receipt
issued by a warehouse listing goods received for
storage. |
| Waste Removal |
The removal of trash from an area or building. |
| Wharfage |
A charge assessed for handling cargo at a pier. |
| Wallboard |
A construction product used for panels which are temporary. |
| Work Rules |
The period of paid time which begins when craftspersons are turned over to an exhibitor and ends when they are released by the exhibitor. |
| Work
Time |
Paid Time
that begins as soon as the workers are turned over to
the exhibitor and stops when the exhibitor releases
them. |
