chicago trade show unions
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Chicago Trade Show UnionsTips when working with
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you are required to use local union labor or your own company personnel to set up your exhibit. Here are some unions you may need to use and a description of the services they provide.
When exhibiting at a Chicago-land trade show,
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• Electricians will install and dismantle anything electrical. • Be sure to provide an electrical layout plan when submitting your electrical request. This will speed up the electrical set up process and save you money.
• If exhibiting machinery for shows like IMTS, Graph Expo or Pack Expo it’s a good idea to leave the machine locks in your booth (oppose to storage) so you can lock up your equipment immediately after the show ends.
• Pre-wiring your equipment and providing quick disconnects can also save on your electrical cost.
• Electrical outlets can be ordered to your booth and as an exhibitor you are now allowed to plug in standard equipment and lighting.
• Machinery with larger power requirements must be left to the show electricians to install.
Electricians
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• Plumbers will provide the installation and dismantling of water, air, gas lines to your equipment.
• If your exhibit requires plumbing, be sure to provide a location layout, and valve fitting sizes when submitting your plan.
• If you bring in your own fluids (such as oils or cutting solvents), its a good idea to keep a pump /containers nearby or use the show’s easy access storage. This way solvents/dielectric fluids can get pumped out as soon as the show ends.
• Many shows provide gasses, eliminating the need for you to purchase them ahead of time.
Plumbers
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• Riggers will uncrate/unskid, crate/skid and position your machinery.
• You can save on rigging cost by uncrating your equipment before the show.
• If exhibiting machinery, it’s a good idea to mark the location of your equipment on the visqueen carpet covering before the move in. This will help the riggers spot your equipment.
• Having a company representative in your booth (with your truck driver’s cell number) during will help streamline the move in process and avoid re-spotting fees.
Riggers
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• Material Handlers will bring the trade show exhibit materials (except machinery) in/out of the convention center.
• The charge is normally based on $/100 lb. carton weight. This amount will vary depending on the show.
• Exhibitors can bring in computers small crates or boxes as long as it can be carried in without a forklift. This is referred to as “material handling”.
• Make an effort to bring in most if not all of your exhibited material during your targeted move-in date, otherwise additional charges will occur for bringing materials before or after this date.
Material Handlers
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• Carpenters will install and dismantle anything related to your exhibit excluding items related to electrical and plumbing.
• Make sure your exhibit is properly crated in order to prevent shipping damage.
• You can use your own exhibit company to provide the I/D of your exhibit. In order to do this you will need to fill out an EAC form provided by the show management.
• With the new labor rules, as an exhibitor, you can set-up your own exhibit with your company employees.
Carpenters
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• Decorators will assemble and install (non-electrical, non-structural) overhead signs.
• Be sure to bring in some Velcro when packing for a show if you plan on doing it yourself.
Decorators
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Chicago-land Convention Centers
Stephens Convention Center
McCormick Place Navy Pier Schaumburg
Convention Center