Your Stand - Shell Scheme

2X2

Exhibitors who have purchased a 2X2 Shell Scheme Space will be provided with the following;

• A 2X2m shell scheme stand, built by our shell scheme provider

• 2 spot lights 

• 1 doublesocket (max 1 Kilowatt (kW) this is suitable for laptops, screens, chargers, fridges etc. but not for any heat generating equipment I.e. burco boiler, kettle, fan heater etc.) Should you require further power, please contact our dedicated electrical supplier; details on this are available on page 15

Shell Scheme Sizes

Each Shell Scheme stand is made up of white wall panels framed with aluminium upright posts either side and rails top & bottom.

Wall panels are 2.5m high x 1.00m wide.

White panels fitting into the shell scheme are 2355mm high and 970mm wide.

Visual panel space is 2340mm height x 950mm width.

Shell Scheme Regulations

The Organiser has appointed the following company as the official shell scheme contractor for the event: 

ECS Ltd.

Unit 3, Road O 

Togher Business Park

Naas

Co Kildare

USE: Velcro (hook & loop), double sided tape, Sellotape and blue tack on the shell scheme panels.

DON’T USE: Nails, staples, pins,*screws, glue, paint or wall paper on the shell scheme panels. (ECS can arrange to paint or wallpaper or coloured panels on your behalf, refer to Form 7.) *Do not use screws on the shell scheme panel - Should you wish to screw into the panels, stronger panels can be supplied at an additional cost. Contact ECS for further information.

All interior stand fittings must be contained within the shell stand structure and not exceed 2.5 metres in height. When planning the interior of the stand, exhibitors should take into account the following stand building regulations:

1. No painting or wallpapering is allowed within the shell scheme unless ordered through ECS. (Wall paper can be affixed by double sided Velcro, but for a more professional job ESC can produce wallpapered panels)

2. Please notify any changes required directly to the stand builder (ECS) prior to build-up. Alterations on site to the standard shell scheme package may be subject to a charge.  

3. All stand structures, signs, exhibits etc, must be contained within the area allotted and may not project into or over the gangways. Menu boards should not be covered and flags must not be replaced with alternatives. 

4. All work must be carried out using non-flammable material.

5. In the interests of Safety from Fire all timber under 25mm thick must be impregnated (pressure process) to CLASS 1 (one) surface spread of flame rating.  Boards, plywood, chipboard etc. must be treated in the same way.  Treated boards will have “BS476 Part 7 CLASS 1” marked on them. 

6. Plastics must conform to BS 476 – Part 7 – Class 1 fire regulations.  Lexan and Macralon are acceptable.  PERSPEX MUST NOT BE USED.

7. Textile fabrics used for interior display purposes on the stand must be flame-proofed or purchased already treated by use of the approved chemicals, in accordance with B.S. 5438/B.S. 5852.  Textile fabrics used for interior decorative purposes must be fixed taut and /or in tight pleats (not draped) to a solid backing and secured 3 inches above floor level, not touching light fittings.

Electrical Services                                                                                       

General Regulations

1. Basic lighting and 1 double socket (max 1 KiloWatt (kW) are provided to all shell scheme exhibit areas. Additional lighting and other electrical installations required by exhibitors on their stand must be carried out by the official electrical contractor. The power to the provided double sockets is 24 hr power. When ordering additional power it is key to request 24 hr power if it is required. 

2. The maximum capacity on any socket is 1 KiloWatt (kW).  Adapters and extension leads may NOT be used under any circumstances.  

3. Any additional electrical, lighting or other power requirements must be ordered directly via the electrical contractor. Under no circumstances are exhibitors or any other electrical contractors to make lighting or power connections. 

4. Exhibitors bringing their own electrical equipment must ensure that it bears a PAT (or Tested Portable Electrical Equipment equivalent) sticker to prove that the equipment has been PAT tested. exhibitors using their own electrical equipment must contact the organisers’ office upon arrival on site and arrange to have their electrics checked by the official electrical contractor.

Any Exhibitor who requires additional power for any equipment, must email the specific requirements to daniel@equinoxevents.ie before the 7th of February. This will allow time for the official electrical contractor to issue an invoice based on these requirements. All invoices must be paid before Friday the 21st of February to ensure power is installed ahead of your arrival to the event.     

Storage

Cold Storage

Cold storage is available to purchase per Sq. metre for all exhibitors. If you require cold storage, please see form 1 for all details on how to book. Cold storage deliveries will access the event via the loading area, accessed via the YELLOW route.

Cold storage will cost €100 per sq. metre for the duration of the event.

Dry Storage

Dry storage is available to purchase per Sq. metre for all exhibitors. If you require dry storage, please see form 1 for all details on how to book. Dry storage deliveries will access the event via the loading area, accessed via the YELLOW route.

Dry Storage will cost €50 per sq. metre for the duration of the event