It is compulsory all stands, materials and waste, including carpet tape must be removed from the hall by the designated times above. Any waste or exhibits left in the hall after this time will be disposed of at a cost to the exhibiting company.

Please note contractors and couriers may not collect from the hall after the designated breakdown times.

No one under the age of 16 is permitted in the hall during the build-up and breakdown period.

• At 16:30 on Friday 20th October, visitors will be asked to leave the premises. Only once all visitors have vacated the halls an announcement will be made that dismantling can commence.
• You are not at liberty to dismantle your stand before 16:30, and if you do so you will be asked to stop.
• Please remove personal effects or small and valuable items from your hired furniture and stand as soon as the exhibition closes to prevent any losses or damage during the breakdown period.
• All exhibits and displays must be removed from shell scheme stands by 2000hrs on Friday 20th October.
• All space only stands must be completely clear including waste by 1300hrs on Saturday 21st October. 
• Clearing of the stand by the official deadline is solely the responsibility of the Exhibitor, including stand waste materials.
• The Organisers reserve the right to charge waste and storage fees for exhibits/stand fittings, which have not been removed by the deadline and are furthermore entitled to have such exhibits/stand fittings removed and stored immediately by a suitable contractor at the expense and risk of the Exhibitor.

Please ensure that your contractors are aware of these times and plan accordingly to these working hours.

If you require a forklift service on site, this must be pre-booked via GES Logistics our appointed handing company and contractor for freight forwarding and storage. GES Logistics: Tel: +44 (0)121 782 4433 / event.logistics@ges.com