08:00 11:30 Wednesday 14 th September. Breakdown All sites 14:30 17:00 Saturday 17 th September

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1 13 th Congress of the European Society of Contact Dermatitis Manchester Central Convention Complex Exchange Hall Petersfield Manchester M2 3GX Technical information for exhibitors Audio Visual submission deadline 26 th August 2016 Our appointed AV suppliers are Blitz Communications. To discuss AV requirements for your stand, please telephone Trish Bailey on , or download and complete the order form. Build & breakdown Timings for build and breakdown are as follows; Build Space only sites 05:00 11:30 Wednesday 14 th September Shell scheme 08:00 11:30 Wednesday 14 th September Breakdown All sites 14:30 17:00 Saturday 17 th September All stands must be cleared from Exchange Hall, Manchester Central by latest on Saturday, 17 th September. Please ensure your contractor designs your stand accordingly to allow for these timings.

2 Car Parking Cars and small vans (2m height restriction) Exhibitors and delegates can obtain reduced rates for the event by using a unique promotional code. Tickets must be purchased in advance using the following link and promo code; Promo code: EXHIBMC Larger vehicles and those over 7.5t Larger vehicles can park at the Pryme Street Car Park in Crown Street. Prices vary according to length of stay. Please follow this link for prices and directions; Catering Please order your stand catering requirements direct with Manchester Central. The stand catering order form is available to download. To discuss your requirements, please call or the catering team on catering@manchestercentral.co.uk CDM CDM (Construction, Design, Management) 2015 Regulations came into effect from 6 th April 2015 and are now being enforced in the exhibition and events sector. In order to comply with specific CDM requirements in relation to induction and site safety, please read the attached presentation and return a completed site induction declaration. 1. Site Induction Powerpoint Presentation; to be read by all contractors, subcontractors and workers who will be employed on your stand during the build and breakdown phases as well as any members of the exhibiting company who will be working on-site during these periods. 2. Site Induction Declaration; please complete and return this to us no later than the submission deadline. Please note that without a completed copy of this form, your staff and contractors will not be allowed access to site.

3 Cleaning Cleaning will be carried out prior to opening and overnight during the congress. Exhibits, store areas or specialist flooring will not be cleaned unless ordered separately. Please leave any waste you wish to be removed in the aisles at the end of each day. For specific cleaning requests, please contact Manchester Central direct on: Tel Contractor Information submission deadline 24 th June 2016 To ensure we include your appointed contractor in all future correspondence, please complete the attached form and return to Con O Sullivan by the deadline date shown. (con@exhibitionservices.com) Contractor Wristbands / High Visibility (Hi Vis) vests Wristbands will be available to collect upon arrival from the security barrier. They must be worn at all times during build and breakdown. Manchester Central requires all personnel entering the hall during build or breakdown to wear a Hi Vis vest. This ruling is applicable to all contactors and exhibitors. Please ensure you bring sufficient Hi Vis vests with you for your team; they are also available to purchase from the security barrier before entering the hall. Deliveries and collections Deliveries Courier deliveries will only be accepted on the following days and during the following times: Wednesday 14 th September Consignments should be addressed as follows: ESCD 2016 Stand number Manchester Central Convention Complex Exchange Hall Petersfield Manchester M2 3GX Exhibitor s name & contact tel. no. If your stand is unmanned at the time of delivery, it will be accepted by the Organisers and placed in a holding area until you arrive.

4 Collections Courier collections during breakdown will only be permitted during the following times: Saturday 17 th September The Organisers will not accept liability for any loss, damage or delay of any collections from Exchange Hall, Manchester. There are no provisions for storage on-site after tenancy has expired. Disposal of Waste We are committed to environmental issues and measures will be in place at Manchester Central to discourage the irresponsible discarding of materials on-site. All Exhibitors and Contractors are responsible for the removal of all their stand fitting items including carpeting/flooring, literature and product at the end of the event. Any Exhibitor found to be in breach of this regulation will incur disposal charges at the current rate. It is the Exhibitors responsibility to ensure Contractors are fully aware of this regulation. Electrics early bird submission deadline 12 th August 2016 All stands (shell scheme and space only) are required to submit an order for all electrical requirements via the order form, together with the appropriate payment. The standard rate will apply to all orders and/or payments received after the early bird deadline. Power is provided via continuous ducts in the hall floor; you are advised to check your stands location to ensure they are in a suitable position for your stand design. Should you have a requirement which is not listed, please contact Con O Sullivan for a personalised quotation. con@exhibitionservices.com Emergency & Evacuation Procedures Manchester Central have issued emergency and evacuation procedures; they are available online and should be read by all exhibitors and contractors. Exhibitor Deadlines and Checklist To avoid missing important deadlines or incurring late order surcharges, please complete all forms relevant to your organisation before the deadline dates shown. It is advisable to keep a copy of all completed forms to bring with you to the exhibition.

5 Exhibition display equipment sale or hire Exhibition Services have a complete range of quality modular display and exhibition systems available for sale and to hire. Velcro for use on shell scheme walls is also available to purchase. Please contact Nick Hancock to discuss your requirements; nick@exhibitionservices.com Website: Freight handling services All enquiries should be directed to our official contractor, ILS Ltd. Tel: Contact: Michal Blok Michal@i-l-s.co.uk Furniture All furniture enquiries should be directed to our official contractor, JMT Indisplay Ltd. Their range can be viewed at JMT Indisplay Ltd Unit A Ventura Park Old Parkbury Lane Colney Street St. Albans Herts AL2 2DB Tel: Fax: Contact: Michelle Kaye michelle@jmtindisplay.co.uk Health & safety declaration submission deadline 8 th August 2016 The Health and safety declaration must be completed by all exhibitors and returned to: Con O Sullivan Exhibition Services Limited Unit 6, 271 Merton Road London SW18 5JS Fax: con@exhibitionservices.com

6 IT / Wi-Fi submission deadline 26 th August 2016 IT Services & equipment and upgraded Wi-Fi requirements can be ordered on the appropriate form direct with Manchester Central. For further information and to discuss your requirements, please contact; Tel: EventsIT@manchestercentral.co.uk Rigging & Banners submission deadline 26 th August 2016 Banners Rigging Vinyl, fabric, foamex or perspex banners are acceptable. Rigged items include lighting rigs, trusses, light boxes, lit banners and suspended ceilings. All enquiries should be directed to; Contact: Mark Oakley Company: Outback Rigging Tel: markoakley@outbackrigging.com All rigging requirements should be ordered direct with Outback Rigging on the appropriate order form 14 days prior to the first day of build-up, and will be accepted provided the following are met: Banners must remain within the boundaries of the exhibiting stand On stands with adjoining/shared walls, banners facing the adjoining stand must be hung a minimum of 1.0m inside the stand perimeter All pockets for weighting down banners should be stitched and not glued They must conform to standard fire regulations All rigging is subject to final approval from the BAD Risk assessment / method statement submission deadline 8 th August 2016 A suitable and sufficient risk assessment and method statement should be completed by all space only and enhanced shell scheme exhibitors and/or their contractors and returned to: Con O Sullivan Exhibition Services Limited Unit 6, 271 Merton Road London SW18 5JS Fax: con@exhibitionservices.com Guidelines are available online to assist you in completing the forms correctly.

7 Security It is important that Exhibitors and Contractors do not leave any valuable items unattended. Exhibitors and Contractors are responsible for the safety of their own goods and belongings, and items such as laptops should be removed and safely stored away each evening. The Organisers and Manchester Central will not accept liability for any loss or damage. Shell Scheme Nameboard submission deadline for changes 26 th August 2016 All shell scheme exhibitors have a nameboard included in their package price. Your nameboard will be produced from details supplied to the BAD on your booking form. Should you require any amendments, please Dee Howes before the deadline shown (dee@exhibitionservices.com) Stand build regulations submission deadline 8 th August 2016 Stand plans should be submitted by all space only and enhanced shell stands adhering to the following regulations; 1. Solid runs of stand walls along gangway edges are forbidden. All stands, irrespective of height, must have at least 50% of each frontage either open or fitted with an approved transparent material. 2. A height limit of 4m must not be exceeded, including platforms & any rigged stand fitting items. 3. On divided stands, exhibitors must erect their own continuous walls to a minimum height of 2.5m and must not rely on any neighbouring walls or displays to provide distinction between stands. All dividing walls must be finished above 2.5m on the reverse, to a maximum height of 4m, in a plain, neutral colour with no logos. 4. Space only stands which back onto shell scheme stands are not permitted to attach any materials to the shell scheme, and must not assume that panels facing their stands will be finished below 2.5m. 5. Suitable floor covering must be laid to the entire stand area. The general height of platforms should be no more than 100mm. Platforms exceeding 38mm must have a disabled access ramp and any sharp, exposed corners where two sides meet, must be rounded/curved to prevent slips, trips and falls. Disabled access ramps must have measures in place to ensure the ramp is clearly visible and does not present a trip hazard. 6. All stands MUST comply with the Disability Discrimination Act. The DDA does not just apply to those in wheelchairs but disabilities across the board including impaired sight and hearing, walking difficulties etc. All of these factors need to be taken into consideration when designing and laying out the stand. Anything significant should be documented in the risk assessments. 7. Scalable plan and elevation view drawings should show; all dimensions; building materials to be used; the position of any stand fitting exhibits and furniture;

8 8. A suitable and sufficient risk assessment for the construction and dismantle of the stand should accompany your drawings. 9. Scaled stand plans should be sent by for approval by the organisers to: Con O Sullivan, Exhibition Services Limited Unit 6, 271 Merton Road London SW18 5JS Fax: con@exhibitionservices.com All stand designs are subject to final approval by the BAD Storage There are no storage facilities available within Exchange Hall; please ensure all stand products are kept within your exhibiting space and that all packing materials are removed by 11:30 on Wednesday 14 th September. Exhibition Services Contact details Julie Finch Con O Sullivan Managing Director Event Project Manager e. julie@exhibitionservices.com e. con@exhibitionservices.com Exhibition Services Ltd Unit Merton Road London SW18 5JS Fax: