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BUILD-UP |
HALL OPEN |
ACCESS FOR … |
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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 |
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1400hrs - 1800hrs |
Scheduled delivery of machinery continues plus 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. 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 |
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OPEN PERIOD |
HALL OPEN |
SHOW OPEN HOURS |
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Tuesday 29 April |
0800 – 1800hrs |
1000 – 1700hrs |
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Wednesday 30th April |
0800 – 2100hrs |
1000 – 2000hrs |
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Thursday 1 May |
0800 – 2200hrs |
1000 – 1600hrs |
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BREAKDOWN |
HALL OPEN |
ACCESS FOR … |
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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. |
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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, 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 25 April from 1400hrs, access to the hall will be scheduled in line with the delivery of machinery. Please contact ILS on Michal@i-l-s.co.uk.
Do not leave valuables unattended at any time. Breakdown is 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.
