IMTS 2008 MOVE-IN BULLETIN
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PRE-MOVE-IN / MARSHALLING YARD
All trucks delivering to McCormick Place must check in first at the 31st Street Marshalling Yard. Please refer to the IMTS E-Kit under FREIGHT, SHIPPING & STORAGE then GES for directions and instructions.
ARRIVAL / GES SATELLITE DESK
Upon your arrival on your targeted move in day at McCormick Place, please check in at the GES satellite desk located in the front of your hall. This will facilitate communications with the zone managers, the marshalling yard and your booth.
IMTS WATER STATIONS
To keep you cool and refreshed during the hot days of move-in, Show Management is providing water stations at each hall entrance.
IMTS LEMONADE BREAK
Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau will provide a lemonade break on the final day of move-in Sunday, September 7, 2008 at each hall entrance.
EXHIBIT REGULATIONS
Exhibits must be installed according to the specifications outlined in the 'Rules & Regulations'. Click Here to read or print the entire document. Please note 2 special rules:
- In-Line booths less than 300 sq. ft. must remain at 4 ft height for first 5 ft to aisle. This rule applies only when booths adjoin each other. Exposed back walls have no restriction except backside over 8 ft height must be finished. (section XV, letter B)
- Hanging signs must be a minimum of 16 ft from the floor to the bottom of the sign.
EXHIBITOR SERVICE CENTERS
» Lakeside Center (East): Level 2, Room E253ab
» North Building: Level 2, Room N230
» South Building: Show Floor - Under Food Pods
» West Building: Show Floor - Under Food Pods
IMTS SHOW STAFF
IMTS staff is present in all buildings.
Lakeside Center (East)
» Show Office Location: Level 2, Room E250
» Tel: 312-949-3200
» Building Manager: Cindy Haas
» Floor Manager: Merle Heollund
North and South Buildings:
» Show Office Location: Level 4, Room N400c
» Tel: 312-791-6700
» Vice President - Exhibitions: Peter Eelman
» Building Manager: John Krisko
» North Floor Manager: Barry Costello
» South Floor Manager: Joe Henry
West Building:
» Show Office Location: Level 4, Room W471
» Tel: 312-791-7001
» Building Manager: Tom Snyder
» Floor Manager: Mike Marano
CUSTOM BLOCK PACKAGING
Through the initiative of AMT's Board of Directors, the IMTS Show Committee and GES Exposition, all exhibitors once again will have the ability to budget with certainty for the specific products and services used for IMTS 2008.
With Custom Block Pricing, exhibitors are guaranteed a price per square foot for drayage, carpet protective covering, cleaning, standard furniture and for those that require it, rigging services. Additional options are available for carpet padding, hanging sign labor and equipment, scrap and waste removal, 50 oz plush carpet and specialty furniture.
GES zone managers will be monitoring and coordinating the labor for all booths. They will be monitoring the show floor along with AMT floor managers should you have any questions.
OFF-HOURS ADMITTANCE
For permission to work late, you must obtain a pass from the IMTS Show Office in your building at least two hours before the show closes. If it is necessary to enter the show early, you must obtain your pass no later than two hours before the show closes on the previous afternoon.
SECURITY
IMTS Show Management provides perimeter hall security during move-in, show, and move-out through the Security Management Group of America, Inc. (SMG) which specializes in trade show and industrial security. While theft at IMTS is minimal in relationship to the magnitude of the show, it does exist. Please pay close attention to items which are small enough to be carried off the exhibit floor such as Plasma Screens, Laptops and Cell Phones. IMTS provides free 24-hour storage rooms located in each building. You can organize this with SMG in one of their offices - listed below.
The latest national trend involving theft has been the Plasma Screens. The following suggestions could help you in preventing a loss at the break of the show. Take down the Plasma Screen first and pack it as quickly as possible. Don't allow anyone but your official contractor to remove or handle. Do not leave your booth unattended during the break and move-out while the screens are present. If necessary place the screens in the 24-hour storage rooms located in the Security Offices in each hall. The same suggestions can apply to all items that are easily removed or desirable. So please stay aware. Remember Show Management and contractors cannot assume liability for lost or stolen items. The ultimate responsibility lays with you the exhibitor.
Show Security Offices:
» Lakeside Center (East): Level 2, Room E251
» North Building: Level 2, Room N132
» South Building: Level 1, Room S104b
» West Building: Level 1, Room W182
ELECTRIC POWER
Electrical power will follow this schedule. If you have pre-ordered 24-hour power or desire to work past the time listed, you must notify a FOCUS ONE Service Supervisor no later that 2:30 p.m. that same day. If you need to schedule manpower for the following day, you must let FOCUS ONE know by 11:00 a.m. the day before. This will allow them enough time to schedule the appropriate manpower.
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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
To gain admittance to the show floor during non-show hours, personnel must wear an exhibitor badge / decal. Your Exhibitor Badge will gain you access to the exhibit floor. If you have not received your badge you can obtain a Move-in badge through either the IMTS Show Office or Security Office in your building.
Exhibitor Registration Locations:
Lakeside Center Level 2, Lobby
» 9/2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
» 9/3 - 9/7: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
North Building Level 2, Room N231
» 9/2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
» 9/3 - 9/7: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South Building Level 1, Room S101a
» 9/2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
» 9/3 - 9/7: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
West Building Level 3, Center Concourse
» 9/2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
» 9/3 - 9/7: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EXPOCARD READERS
Experient Expocard Readers will be distributed from the following locations:
Lakeside Center Level 2, Room E256
» 9/2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
» 9/3 - 9/7: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
North Building Level 2, Room N231
» 9/2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
» 9/3 - 9/7: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South Building Level 1, Room S101a
» 9/2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
» 9/3 - 9/7: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
West Building Show Floor - Under Food Pod
» 9/2: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
» 9/3 - 9/7: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SET-UP DEADLINE
All booths must be completely set up by Sunday, September 7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Please make sure to label all your crates with "empty" labels as soon as possible. This will keep the isles clear. Keeping your empty containers until the end of move-in WILL NOT ensure that you receive your crates first during move-out. All cartons and crates must have "empty" labels attached and be ready for pick up by 2:00 p.m.
SELLING AT IMTS 2008
Exhibitors who do not regularly transact business in the State of Illinois and who are not registered with Department of Revenue in Illinois should accept orders in Chicago only as "subject to final acceptance at the exhibitor's home office outside of Illinois."
"NO PHOTOGRAPHY" SIGNS
Exhibitors who wish to display signs that prohibit or limit photography of their exhibit can pick up free signs at the Show Office in their building. Exhibitors are free to establish the photo policy in their booth.
IMTS 2008 SPACE APPLICATIONS During the show you will be receiving a copy of your company's application for IMTS 2010. For initial space assignment, have the application in by October 6, 2008 - we encourage you to return it to the IMTS show office in your building before you leave Chicago. If you've already returned your application (and several of you have), we thank you. Initial space assignments will be made in March 2009.
And for the first time, you'll be able to complete your application and pay your deposit online. Just login to your E-Kit and go to IMTS 2010 Space Application. Follow the instructions to fill out your form and pay your 10% deposit online. It's fast and easy! Remember...you still need to FAX us your application to 703-827-5250.
We're glad you are a part of IMTS 2008. We are here for you - so please let us know what we can do to make your show a success. -- IMTS Show Management
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