Booth Design and Use of Exhibit Space

Booth Design

Standard In-Line Booths

The back wall of the display is limited to 8' in height and a depth of 4'.  All display fixtures and accessories, (including but not limited to book racks, instruments and foliage) over 4' in height, not to exceed 8' maximum, must be confined to that area of the exhibitor's space which is within 4' of the back line.  Display material in the remaining 6' of booth space must not exceed 4' in height.

                                   

Multiple Standard Booths

In an exhibit that contains 3 or more linear booths (30 feet or more), the interior booths are permitted to contain display material over 4' in height - with a maximum of 8' in height - which must be confined to that area of the exhibitor's space which is within 6' of the backline of the booth.  Sufficient "see-through" area must be provided so as not to block the view of adjacent exhibits.  The end booths of such an exhibit must conform to the Standard Booth restrictions of 4' display area from the backline of the booth.

 No exhibit may span an aisle by roofing.  Exposed, unfinished sides of exhibit backgrounds must be draped to present an attractive appearance.  If such draping is not ordered, the contractor, with the approval of the Exhibit Manager, will install it and charge the exhibitor.                         

The aisles are the property of all the exhibitors; therefore, each exhibitor has the responsibility to assure proper flow of traffic through the entire show.  Do not place your demonstration areas on the aisle line of your exhibit if you expect many people to congregate at one time.  Leave space within your own exhibit area to absorb the majority of the crowd.  This regulation applies even if your exhibit booths are directly across the aisle from each other.

Island Booths

In island booth units, bordered on four sides by aisles, the full cubic content of the space may be used; however, all display material is restricted to 16’ in height and sufficient “see-through or walk-through” area must be provided so as not to block the view of adjacent exhibits.  Models or to-scale drawings of cubic content exhibits must be submitted in advance to Exhibit Management for approval to avoid problems during exhibit set-up. 

Fire Code Regulations

Violative or flammable fluids, substances or materials of any nature prohibited by city fire regulations or insurance carriers may not be used in any booth.  Regulations for San Diego will be included in the exhibitor service kit.

Carpeting

The exhibit hall is not carpeted.  Exhibitors are required to carpet their booths/displays.  Aisles will be carpeted in red.

Labor/Furniture/ Rental Displays

Brede National Exposition Services has been appointed the general contractor for the meeting.  Forms for ordering furniture, carpeting, rental displays and labor will be included in the exhibitor service kit.  Labor will be available based upon advance orders from exhibitors.

Brede/National, Inc.
6801 Mid Cities Avenue
Beltesville, MD  20705-1441
Tel:  301/937-8600
Fax: 301/937-6513
www.bredenational.com

Electricity/Utilities/Telephones

Electrical service, telephones and installation of water, gas or air will be available.  Order forms for services will be included in the exhibitor service kit.

Audio Visual

Audio Visual needs will be provided by Atlantic Images & Sound. 

 Atlantic Images & Sound, Inc.
P.O. Box 665
Cologne, NJ  08213
Tel:  609/652-1455
Fax:  609/345-1393

Sales Lead System

A sales lead system will be provided. Details and order forms will be included in the Exhibitor Service Kit.

Food and Beverage Distribution

Non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks are permitted in the exhibit if ordered through the San Diego Convention Center's official caterer. Food and beverage distributed from large, loud machines is prohibited, ie: yogurt, popcorn and espresso machines. Order forms for food and beverage will be included in the Exhibitor Service Kit.

Service Kits

Exhibitor service kits will be mailed to exhibitors in January.  A complete set of forms for ordering the above services will be included in the kit.  Exhibitors are urged to take advantage of cost reductions offered by most contractors for advance orders.

Many services cost substantially more when ordered on-site.  Most forms will be available at http://www.bredenational.com/.

Shipping Instructions

All freight charges must be PREPAID.

Brede/National will handle drayage.  Exhibitors who ship by van, motor freight or air must send a copy of the bill of lading to Brede.  The services provided by Brede will include receiving crated shipments at their warehouse and storing up to 30 days; delivery to the exhibitor's booth; removal, storage and return of empty crates and containers; and removal of packed shipments from the booth and reloading same on outgoing carriers.

Beginning February 25, Brede will receive advance freight and store it until set-up Friday, April 1.   If freight arrives at the warehouse after March 28, a late charge will be assessed to the exhibitor.  Warehouse freight should be addressed as follows:

 Company Name/Booth Number
EB/IUPS 2005
c/o Brede National, Inc.

c/o Yellow Freight Systems
9525 Padget Street
San Diego,CA  92126
Tel: 858 271-1551

 There are significant savings in shipments handled on a straight-time basis and delivered to the San Diego Convention Center starting at 8:00 AM on Friday, April 1 addressed as follows:

 Company Name/Booth Number
EB/IUPS 2005
c/o Brede National, Inc.
San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA  92101

Phone:  619 525-5100

Union Regulations:

The following guidelines are provided:

Installation & Dismantle

Union jurisdiction prevails over all set-up and dismantle of exhibits including signs and the laying of carpet.  This does not apply to unpacking and placement of your merchandise.  You may set your exhibit display if one person can accomplish the task in less than one-half hour without the use of tools.

Material Handling

Union jurisdiction prevails over the operation of all material handling equipment, all unloading and reloading, and handling of empty containers.  An exhibitor may move material that can be hand carried by one person in one trip, without the use of dollies, hand trucks, or other mechanical equipment.

Gratuities

Brede/National requests that exhibitors do not tip their employees.  They are paid at an excellent wage scale denoting a professional status, and Brede feels that tipping is not necessary.  This applies to all Brede/National employees.

Safety

Standing on chairs, tables or other rental furniture is prohibited.  This furniture is not engineered to support your standing weight. Brede cannot be responsible for injuries or falls caused by the improper use of this furniture.  If assistance is required in assembling your booth, please order labor on the order form and the necessary ladders and tools will be provided.

Use of Outside Contractor

Exhibitors who plan to have an exhibit service firm (other than the official contractor) unpack, erect, assemble, dismantle, and pack displays must notify Exhibit Management in writing, with a copy to Brede by March 7, 2005, of the name of the service firm, address, and the supervisor(s) who will be in attendance.  The service firm must notify Exhibit Management in writing of the names of all full-time employees working on the show, and must furnish an insurance certificate to Exhibit Management with a copy to Brede, in the amount of $1,000,000 liability to include property damage.

Indemnity

The exhibitor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and save EB/IUPS 2005, and its member Societies, and their officers, employees, and agents, FASEB Exhibit Management, the San Diego Convention Center and its employees and agents, and Brede/National Exposition Services harmless against all claims, losses and damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney's fees arising out of or caused by Exhibitor's installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibiting premises or a part thereof, excluding such liability caused by the sole negligence of the parties referred to above.  In addition, the Exhibitor acknowledges that EB/IUPS 2005, FASEB and its member Societies, the San Diego Convention Center, and Brede/National Exposition Services do not maintain insurance covering the Exhibitor's property and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance covering such losses by the Exhibitor.

Insurance

Exhibitors are urged to take out a portal-to-portal rider available at a nominal cost on their own insurance policy protecting them against loss through theft, fire, damage, etc.