1. Show Logistics: From Set-Up to Tear-Down
Hosted by Mary P. Medawar

2. Goals for Today’s Webinar:
Overview of the Logistics area of tse.nacds.org
Specialty Space Requirements
Review the Freeman Exhibitor Service Manual
Q&A and Important Dates

3. Resources for Exhibitors:
Where to find the logistics information
Service Manual (website and PDF)
EAC Access Schedule
Targeted Floor Plan
Freeman Turnkey Solutions

4. Island Space Requirements:
ISLAND BOOTHS: Height: Island booths (20x20 or larger) have no height restrictions other than the limitations of the facility.
Solid Walls: Solid walls along and near the perimeter of island booths must be finished in company branding or graphics, or signage to aid navigation on the exhibit floor. Graphics must cover a minimum of 50% of the wall on each side of the booth.
Special Approvals: NACDS approval is required in the following circumstances:
Two story/double-decker islands – island booths occupying more than one level.
Overhead hanging signs or anything else hung from a booth or the exhibit hall ceiling.
Covered areas under 300 square feet require a smoke detector and a 2A10BC fire extinguisher. This includes detached canopies.
Double-deckers and covered areas over 300 square feet require a sprinkler system in addition to the smoke detector and fire extinguisher.
THE DEADLINE FOR SPECIAL APPROVALS HAS PASSED, PLEASE SEND IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. items to

5. Exhibitor Appointed Contractor

6. Important Dates EXHIBITOR TOOLS, TIPS, & TRICKS
Webinar Dates: Thursday, June 27 at 3:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m EST
SHOW LOGISTICS - FROM SET UP TO TEAR DOWN
Webinar Dates: Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. EST
PAST DUE – Detailed Engineering Diagram for Double Decker Booths, Island Booths, and Hanging Signs due to for approval
July 24th – EAC Forms and Insurance Due
July 29th – Aug. 15th – Advanced freight to warehouse
Aug. 1st – Freeman Co. Early Bird Order Deadline
Aug. 4th – BCEC discount pricing deadline (electricity, water, internet, rigging)
Aug. 22nd – 14th – Total Store Expo Exhibit Install
Aug. 25th – 26th – Total Store Expo Show Open
Aug. 6 PM – 27th 8 AM – 6 PM – Expo Dismantle

7. Contact Us
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